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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW.
GAME OF CHANCE.
MASON.
BY WALT MASON.

satisfying than to be seated in a coy
room, warm and dry, thinking of the
people wading around in the mud out
doors and cussing in dead and living
languages. If weather predictions were
always accurate such people wouldn't be
abroad in the storm, and SO there would
be absolutely no pleasure Of the kind l
have described.
Il remember, Mrs. Jiggers. the last
| time you went to picnic in the country.
For three days you urged me to go, but
experience had taught me better. You
were quite incensed when 1 refused to
join your party. and when you left home
you refused to speak to me. It rained
all the afternoon that day. / never saw
the rain department more lavish. I sat
out on the porch in the evening to see
you return. and glow of happiness
filled my bosom when l saw you come
splashing down the street SO wet that an
ordinary cataract would seem like finder
beside you. You had strong resem-
blance to hen that has been f1shed out
OF a cistern,. Mrs. Jiggers. If you will
my crushed heart and restored my faith
in the justice of Providence.
Scores of similar incidents occur every
summer, and they afford unbounded
enough to stay at home, and they would
be impossible if the weather were re-
liable. Then people would go to picnics
in dry weather and would avoid the pun
ishment they deserve"
Il should think you'd be ashamed to
utter such sentiments" said Mrs. Jiggers
You talk as though going to a picnic
were a crime"
1T is a crime, Mrs. Jiggers, and the
lawmakers should provide condign pun
ishment. You always had a weakness
for picnics. and 1 grant you that such a
weakness would be excusable If you were
willing to go alone. But picnickers refuse
to do anything of the kind. They always
insist upon taking friends along. and so
half the members of every picnic party
are innocent victims who would much
rather be at home playing pool.
Upon that last memorable occa sion
when l refused to go, you inveigled our
bald friend here into the expedition. He
poured three quarts of water out of his
boots when he got home and took to bed.
where he remained three days in charge
of a horse DOCTOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
border Of petunias. Against the house are
clumps Of hemlock, spruce and cedar. In

border Of petunias. Against the house are
clumps of hemlock, spruce and CEDAR In
the rear at each end of the garden walk.
are arched trellises of Dorothy Perkins
roses. and on the west side an arbor of
grape vines. Charming borders OF dahl1as,
crysanthemums, roses. cosmos and hello-
trope surround the 1nclosure In the park
ing in front Of this residence have been
started hydrangeas, euOnymus, caladlumS
and spruce. This gives impetus to the
Imagination in framing picture OF
community where all the residents not
only beautify their yards, but take an in
terest in their parking as well. 1h1s
can be more adequately done, of course,
by the union OF all the RESIDENTS on one
side of a square in common cause 10
make their parking beautiful The dis
NAV of forsythia on Massachusetts ave-
nue. between 14th and 18th streets each
spring is only suggestion OF What
mighr easily be achieved In every block
in the city by little cooperation AMONG
the residents.
The 400 block of Emerson street shows
q succession of well arranged and beau
tiful back yards. A trumpet vine over
the upstairs porch at 1403 Emerson street
gives a very delightful effect. AT 400
ard 1a07 emerson trellises of roses shade
tho entrance to the back walk. and there
are luxuriant borders OF ANIMALS ana
shrubs. $3.50.
Nowhere is a prettier display OF ever.
i4O1 Emerson street. A circle or par
berry edges the group, hiding the Dare
stems near the ground.
I-nder an overhang of bay WINDOW
on the side of 1902 Emerson street Is u
very beautiful display or geranlums,
screening the basement window from
view and forming. with their scarlet
blossoms, a pleasing contrast WIN 'ne
soft gray Of the pebbledas;hlea walls st a sn
oarn;hIe from the street, is a very -four
The Generous planting of evergreens in
some of the grounds will prevent this
garden suburb from being me w nassng 0apf
s,',,,,,,sr will leave many bare places I'M
til the coming of summer a smnoyed se
en- the rap With iris. daffodils. tulips
and hyacnths to fill the places OF Se-
m,'ms and other ANIMALS. there need be
very little time or space gwen .. ara tne
reign of bleak winter in the saroeh.
Crocuses in the lawn. or snowdrops
against the shrubs. are capanle OF usher
ing in the floral train very early In the
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18

THE weather bureau is nothing more
than a joke remarked the emaciated
boarder. Its predictions this year have
been ridiculous. If the weather forecasts
were half way accurate they would be
worth millions to the people in the course
of year, but the predictions of the gov
eminent experts aren't any more reliable
than those of the old graybeards who
used to depend on goosebones and such
things
You may be right about that" agreed
the star boarder, but I see nothing to
lament. 1t is possible that the horny
handed husbandmen and other toilers
might be greatly benefited if the weather
could be foretold accurately a week or a
fortnight ahead, but there are things
more important than financial gain. Only
cheap sport would have the weather
run according to an official schedule. The
weather is about the most interesting
thing we have. and it's charm lies in it's
uncertainty. You never know today what
it's going to do tomorrow, and so 1t az
fords golden opportunities to gentlemen
Of sporting tendencies who like to place
small wagers.
it is risky business to bet on q horse
race or base ball game. But the law
can't well reach the man who offers to
bet S. that it will rain tomorrow. or the
citizen who bets 1t won't. In all prob
ability thousands of excellent citizens are
placing small wagers of the kind even
as we eat this frugal meal. and you
would deprive them of this harmless di-
version by having official weather foe
casts made infallible
..Vo,1 talk through v0lr hat nv dear
sir. You haven't reflected upon the mat
ter as I have. You haven't considered
how such an innovation would deprive us
OF scores Of innocent joys. When the
storm is bowling without, Mrs. Jiggers,
and the rain beats against the easement
and sobs at the door. and We are seated
at the evening lamp, we experience a
feeling of absolute comfort approaching
happiness Do you know why? 1t is be-
cause we know that hundreds of people
are outdoors, sloshing around in the mud,
with water running down the backs of
their necks.. I know of nothing more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
CEMENT FOR CANAL WORK.
This Item of Construction Reaches
100000

When the latest million barrels of ce-
ment purchased have been used in con-
struction work on the Panama canal, the
amount of cement employed in the build
ing of the big ditch will have reached a
total Of 1900, 100000 pounds. That is a
greater weight than the combined ton
mage of all the battleships which will be
assembled in New York harbor next
month for the review of the Atlantic
fleet, and Is pa times greater than the
weight of the Capitol dome.
The cost Of this item of construction
reaches $6.500,OOO. If the barrels ~hich
contain the cement could be placed end
to end they would extend $500 miles, q
distance greater than from New York to
Colon, at the Atlantic entrance of the
canal, or from New York to Santa Fe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
ACT OF DRUNKEN MAN.
Little in Story of Attack on Ameri-
can Sailors.

The bottom falls out of the story Of
an attack upon sailors from the gunboat
Tacoma. on the streets Of Bluefields
Nicaragua, during a supposed anti-Amer-
lean demonstration Sunday. according to
a dispatch received at the State Depart
ment from the consul at Bluefields.
He explains that the offender was
naturalized citizen of the United States,
and that at the time of the shooting he
was intoxicated and that no political
significance whatever may be attached
to the incident. The sailor on whom he
fired was uninjured and the little dis
order that ensued after the shooting was
quickly suppressed. I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
CHANGES IN CURRICULUM.
Additions Made to the Course Of
Studies in the Naval Academy.

The legislation at the latest session OF
Congress providing that midshipmen
shall be made ensigns Immediately upon
graduation from the Naval Academy, in
stead Of upon the expiration Of two
year tour of sea duty as passed midship-
men, has necessitated a change in the
curriculum of the academy. That work
has been completed and placed in the
hands Of Capt John II. GibbOn, super
intendent of the academy, for execution.
It is expected that the new arrangement
will be put into operation at the begin
ming Of the next term.
The purpose Of the revision Is to include
in the academy course some Of the things
that the boys were taught in their mid
shipmen cruise, in order that they may
be turned out fully competent to dis
charge their duties as ensigns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
DUTY REMAINS OFF CORN.
Mexico to Allow Grain in Free I'm
til December 80.

Farmers in the southwest will be able
to ship corn into Mexico free of duty
until the end of this year. The State
Department has been informed by Am
bassador Wilson that the decree by vir-
tue of which the duty on corn imported
from the United States was suspended
had been extended until December 80.
The original decree provided that the
duty should be restored September 30.
Acting upon representations Of farmers
from the southwest that last years corn
crop was light. and that none of this years
crop could be handled SO as to reach the
border in time to take advantage of free
entry if the date remained September
3d. the State Department asked for the
extension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
BARRING THE FRUIT FLY.
Federal Horticultural Board Consid.
ering Quarantine Regulations.

Another session of the federal horti.
cultural board was held at the Departs
ment Of Agriculture today. The subject
considered was the promulgation OF quar-.
antine regulations against the countries
where the Mediterranean fruit fly now
exists.
The plant quarantine law passed by
the last Congress provides that the quar-.
antine against the fruit fly shall be ef.
fective at once. The Hawaiian IslanAs
are the principal possession OF the United
States where the fly exists. Congress
last season appropriated $4,000 for its
suppression. and C. A. Marlatt, the chair.
man of the federal horticultural board.
is now in the islands perfecting arrange
ments for the fight against the nv and
for proper provisions ip carrying out the
quarantine regulationx
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
Boston School Teacher browns Self.

BUFFALO, N. Y. September 1s.-Miss
Mary Lathrop, fifty-siX years old, Bos-
ton school teacher. committed suicide last
night by jumping into Delaware Park
lake. Miss Lathrop came to Niagara
Falls six weeks ago Il visit. Her
mind became unbalanced and she was
sent to a hospital. from which she es-
capped during the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
POSLAM SOAP
PUREST AND BEST
FOR The SKIN

Poslam Soap for daily use. toilet and
bath is superior to all others as u means
OF improving the color and texture Of the
skin. assuring its continued health.
Makes hands soft
Soothes tender skin.
Protects against disease.
Beauties the complexion.
Poslam Soap obtains its extraordinary
beneficial virtues through It's medication
with Posiam. the famous skin remedy
ideal as the active factor Of q SOAP.
Every cleansing operation with POslam
Soap thus becomes u positive source of
Poslam Soap is so pure that 1t may
he used In the mouth for cleansing teeth
and gums 1t is especially adapted for
use on tender skin-soothing and delight
fuI. Best and safest for baby's bath. An
Mid in Graduating dandru6. and greatly
beneficial whenever scalp difficulties ex-
list.
In appearance. color and scent. Poslsm
Soap is the aristocrat Of soaps. SO su-
nerior in every quality that trial leads
70 its continued use. The cake Is un-
usually large and lasting: price, % cents.
For sale by O'Donnell's, Tschinely's.
Ogram's and all druggists.
For free sample of Poslam SOap write
to the Emergency Iabora tories, 80 West
25th street. New York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
Time IT! ANY SOUR, Classy, UPSET \
STOMACH CURED IN FIVE MINUTES.

:yheu the
the in
Diapepsn 1t makes such misery vanish i've minutes
a
a meal
There will
its mill of annually "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18

The annual convention of the Select
Castle of Maryland Knights Of the Mystic
Chain opened Tuesday at Homecoming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
Admirable Planning Shown.

There is shown at 1916 Crittenden
street admirable planning In the laying
out of the grounds. This is a corner
house, and a border of vines and plants
extends around the two sides and 'front.'
At the back concrete walk, bordered
by zinnias, leads from the street to the
steps, under the shade of which are
ferns. Beyond, on the house. are vines,
and the walk ends in q vegetable garden
set back of wide eXpanse of green.
The porch boxes at 1916 Decatur street
have in each end little evergreen shrub,
while in the middle Of the boxes riot the
bright colored flowers of summer.
There is a luxuriant bank of spruce at
1907 14th street, extending around the
front and side of the house. At the
back the yard is bright with summer
beds and borders.
A beautiful lawn, shaded by native oaks
and adorned by clumps of mountain ivy.
is seen on the corner OF 10Th and De-
catur streets. Paintings of hernlock
around the house. and a luXuriant growth
of Virginia creeper over the veranda
make a very attractive setting for the
gray stone house.
At 1888 Emerson street a hedge of privet
surmounts, On the west SIDE a brick re-
tanning wall. at the foot OF which is a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18

If you want work read the want col.
umns Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18

The Crisaeld. M6. chautauqua closed
its seven days e3sice tuesday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
Winner Of the First Prize.

At 1877 Farragut street hedge of hem
lock, growing luxuriantly and compactly,
surrounds the front yard. Against its
dark green, on the outside. shine glowing
nasturtiums, and over a rocky ledge,
breaking the hedge in front OF the house,
nod pale blue delphiniums. Over the
veranda is a screen of Wits, and on the
sends delicate climbers up to the roof.
On the east side a hedge separates the
front from the back garden. Through a
rustic opening Is seen rock garden,
yelled now by blue ageratum. To the left
of this is a border of hardy pillOx against
the house, and to the right. a mass of
peonies. Directly in front of this house
is delicate border OF gladioli and por-
tulaca This place, with its number of
attractive garden features. was awarded
first prize in the citizens association
contest.
Porch boxes of cement adorn each side
Of the entrance of 300 14th street. The
outlines of the ivy and petunias overhang-
ing these boxes are enhanced by their
background. very pleasing border OF
iris, phlOx, ;gladioli and geraniums sur
rounds the house, and there is luxuriant
moonvine and bed Of Gamma at the back.
The grounds at 1901 Decatur street. be-
ing on a corner. show to very good ad-
vantage thhe back yard, with shrubbery
and bright-colored borders on each side
of the concrete path: A rose vine rambles
over the porch railing. and below Is a
border Of hydrangeas. chrystanthemums.
heliotropes and geraniums. At 1903 De-
catur street is an attractive hedge Of bar
berry, and gracefully arranged rose vines
screen the veranda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
An Artistic Porch Corner.


There is very artistic porch corner at
1915 Emerson street. the arrangement con-
ssting of a climbing rose. with climbing
nasturtiums and petunias. On the gray
foundation Of this house the tender green
foliage Of the climbing roses is very eff
fective.
A border of white petunias directly in
front Of the house, with a luxuriant
clump Of tall grass, forms the feature
of the front yard al 1907 Delafield street
There is well kept lawn, adorned with
shrubbery, fenced Off at the back
A wire trellis on the east side of 1915
Delafield street supports a screen of
clematis. roses and other vines. In the
rear are formal beds of heliotropes, roses,
phlox. etc.
A line of porch boxes around the bot
tom of the railing of the veranda at
1907 Crittenden street is somewhat rare
and altogether pleasing feature of the
front. The green lawn in the rear of
the house ends in a terrace, at the foot
of which is a f1ourishing vegetable gar
den.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18
WELL KEPT LAWNS
Attractive Homes in the Piney
Branch Section.
THREE PRIZES AWARDED
Artistic Arrangement Of Plants and
Shrubs.
CARE AND NEATNESS SHOWN
Gratifying Results of the Efforts of
the Citizens Association Be-
gun in February.
ARE AND NEATNESS SHOWN

Prizes for the best kept lawns in the
zens' Association have been awarded
after a close competition between many
of the residents. The prizes offered by
the citizens association have been an
incentive throughout the summer months
and resulted in the improvement of many
lawns of that neighborhood. The prizes
were offered last February through the
associations committee on parks and
parking. comprising p. c. Adams. chair
man: T. H. Coates. l.. Q. Rousseau, c.
w. Tucker and ]. S. Brindley.
The lawn at 1927 Farragut street re-
ceived the first award: that at 1900
Emerson street the second. and the one
at 1872 Iowa avenue the third.
During the late summer the Iowa ave
nue. lawn has had a particularly aftrac-
tive display of white hydrangeas. These
hydrangeas filed in the corners on each
side OF the front steps and were especial
ly striking against the dark background
of the house. A concrete walk around
the house led under an arch of vines into
the back yard. the arch continuing over
the back veranda- The lawn is well kept
and dotted with shrubs on the south side.
On the north side is thick border of
cosmos and the cement Toulouse is COW
cred with graceful festoons Of vines.
The second prize in the citizens as
ISOLATION contest was awarded 1900 Emer-
son street for the rarely attractive blend
ing of shrubbery with architecture. The
ground line toward the front is well hid
den behind masses of shrubbery, while
groups of shrubs to the rear are arranged
with exceptional skill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-18

roc FLOOR MOPS-Self-wrine
ing Floor Mops: strongly made; easil
operated. Worth 39c each. One day at.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-26

The man with money speaks the
truth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-26
by M.G.KETTNER

Is the way Dan put It. She had told
him OF the beautiful old Stainer Court,
mortgaged and hung up with debts,
as deep In ruins as the ivy was thick
on the walls.
AS Dan looked over at the duchess
he saw the other people staring and
looking about at table near. 1t was
spread a little to their left for four
people, great bouquet of orchids in
the center.
There" Galorey said, there's Let
ty Lane" And the singer cams in,
followed by three men, the first of
them the Prince Poniotowsky, lido
lent, bored, naughty, his eye-glsss
dangling. Miss Lane was dressed n
black, superb costume of faultless
cut, and it embodied her like a shad-
ow; as shadow might snfold a spec
ter, for the dancer was az pale as the
dead. She had neither painted nor
rouged, she had evidently employed
no coquetry to disguise her flag; rath-
er she seemed to be on the verge OF
a serious illness, and presented
striking contrast to the brilliant crea-
ture, who had shone befose their eyes
not an hour before. Her dress was a
challenge to the more gay and dell
cate affairs the other women in the
restaurant wore. The gown came
severely up to her chin. Its high col
lar closed around with q pearl neck,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-26
DISORDERED
DIGESTION
4 Neglected May Develop into Severe
Form Of Stomach Trouble.
The Be., Safeguard |. to Keepthe Stomach Toned
Up and tho Treatment Should Be Begun
When the First Symptom Is Noted.

The Best Safeguard Is to kecpne otomach oned
Up and tho Treatment Should Be Begun
When the First Symptom Is Noted.
"a few years ago." says Mrs. George
Fallu, of Finlayson. Mimi, i began
to suffer from stomach trouble. It
came on me gradually and do not
know what caused it. / gave little
heed to it at the time, thinking that it
was merely a slight attack OF indiges-
ton. 1t finally developed into severe
form Of stomach trouble and suffer
ed terribly for months.
"At the beginning Of my sickness I
had fainting spells and became uncon-
scious. There was gas on my stom-
ach, my appetite was very poor and
what little ate did not seem to be di-
gested. / was sick at my stomach
great deal and had severe dizzy at
tacks. had hot flashes when it would
seem as though I was burning up. I
could not sleep night or day during
these spells unless took something to
ease the pain. I was very weak and
was in this condition for six months.
/ could not do any work and was con-
fined to bed for two or three days at
a time.
"a doctor at Duluth said had gas
trio fever He did not give me much
help so tried DIR. Williams Pink Pills
upon my mothers advice. I gave the
pills thorough trial and unlike the
doctors medicine, they agreed with
me. I took several boxes of the pills
and was entirely cured. I think so
much of the pills that always keep
them in the house."
The tonic treatment with DR.. Will
Jams Pink Pills by building up the
blood SO that it can nourish and
strengthen the weakened digestive sys-
tenn has made hundreds Of cures in
the most severe stomach disorders.
This record of cures should merit
trial for the remedy which is guaran-
teed free from opiates.
A new edition of the booklet, what
to Eat and How to Eat" is free on re-
quest. Send a postal for it today and
begin to cure yourself by following the
directions it contains.
DR. Williams Pink Pills are on sale
at all druggists, or they will be sent
to any address by mail postpaid, on
receipt Of price, so cents per box; six
boxes for $3.50, by the DIR. Williams
Medicine Company. Schenectady, N. Y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-26

lace; from her ears fell pearls, long,
creamy and priceless. She wore a
great feathered hat, which, dropping.
almost hid her small. pale face and
her golden hair. She drew OF her
gloves as she came in and her white,
jeweled hands flashed She looked
infinitely tired and extremely bored.
AS soon as she took her seat at the
taolS intended for her party, Pcni-
otowsky poured her out a glass OF
champagne, which she drank OF as
though It were water.
"Gad," Lord Galorey said. "she Is a
sumner! What figure, and what a
head, and what daring to dress lie
that!"
''Sae knows how to make herself
conspicuous" said the Duchess OF
Breakwater.
"She looks extremely ILL.," said Lady
Galorey. The pace she goes will do
her up in year or two"
Dan Blair had his back to her, and
when they rose to leave he was the
last to pass out Lefty Lane saw him,
and a light broke over her pallid face
She nodded and smiled and shook her
hand in a pretty little salute. If her
face was pale. her lips were red, and
her smile was like sunlight; and at
her recognition a wave of friendly fell
lowship swept over the young mana
sort of loyal kinship to her which he
hadn't felt for any other women
there, and which he could not have ex-
planned. In warm approval OF the
actress distinction. he said softly to
himself: That's all right-she makes
the rest of them look like thirty
cents"