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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
Today's Game.

There is no occasion for any one to
apologize today for closing up the desk
early and taking a northhound car. An
empty office is TO be readily understood
and most easily forgiven on such an &C
casion The Office boy has no real need
10 plead the mortal illness of an elderly
relative. The stenographer has no oc-
casion TO mention a church picnic which
must be attended under pain of serious
loss OF religious Prestige. The boss him.
self, If he but sees the matter from the
right angle. has taken care of all that
sort of thing by recognizing the universal
desire 10 attend a ball game which for
attractveness has never been equaled in
the history of these United States, not
even excepting the famous world series
contests held in other cities than Wash
tngton. In all likelihood If the skies
smile there will be an assembage at the
concrete coliseum out It'll street way
breaking all local records. There Will
be many in that throng who have never
before seen a professional base ball game
finally persuaded that there must be
something attractive in the sport and
impelled by curiosity and a dawning
sense Of that loyalty that makes the base
ball rooter the stoutest partisan on earth
10 ind out by personal investigation what
X Is that causes people 10 drop business
IN order 10 see little sphere thrown and
hatted about a field. The big noise how
ever, VIII he made by those who are
regular in their attendance. the dyed-in-
the-wool fans who go season after sea-
son. through victory and defeat those
faithful ones who know the batting rec
ords OF every man in the big leagues and
many Of the minors. who can talk base
ball for hours AT a stretch and to whom
the pink sporting sheet on Sunday is of
more absorbing interest than the most
thrilling DISPATCHES from the seat of a
foreign war or the scene OF a nominating
convention. And IL Washington should
win this afternoon against the worlds
champions and more strongly clinch its
hold on second place that noise will be
great enough 10 reach the uttermost
limits OF the District. Its echoes will be
heard In Philadelphia. and New York will
listen and begin 10 wonder as TO the
possibilities of the great games In the
autumn for the ultimate symbol of base
bail proficiency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
Tammany at Baltimore.

Will New York present a name at Balti-
more? Mayor Gaynor's is suggested.
The trouble Is that Tammany rules the
roost in New York now. and Tammany
Is not popular outside of the state. Dem
ocratic leaders elsewhere have often ne
gotiated with Tammany. but never with
pleasure. Something attaches to the or
ganization which makes its company un-
welcome away from home
Still. Tammany is Tammany. New York
cannot be considered without Tammany
and New York must be considered Never
was the organization so powerful as at
present Both Mayor Gaynor and Gov.
Dix are in ONCE by Tammany's favor.
Leader Murphy did succeed two years
ago in spreading his influence over the
state.
OF the two of1acals Gov. Dix has ap-
peared TO be more under the influence of
his creator He has followed Tammany's
line more closely than Mayor Gaynor
The latter is grumpy man, not easily
managed.
Maybe IL is this fact that explains the
bringing forward of the mayor in the
national calculation. II may be bid for
support on the claim that. although sup
ported by Tamnany. Mr.. Gaynor in the
White House would not be distinctly
Tammany's man there.
But he would have to show far greater
resistance than he has ever shown in his
present office AS President he would
have many favors To bestow: and Tam
many is bold and persistent solicitor.
Should Mr.. Gaynor win at Baltimore and
then al the polls. Tammany would be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
The Vetoed ARMY Bill.


preparation bill is justified from every
point of view 1t is not inspired by de-
sire. however laudable. to prevent the
unjust treatment accorded to Maj. Gen.
Wood It Is aimed at the vicious princi-
pie of utilizing money measures for the
enactment of general legislation. In this
instance the House and Senate had
agreed. without adequate consideration
and in some respects without any consid-
Grafton at all on the part of a large per-
centage of the membership. upon pro-
gram of army reorganization which would
probably not have been approved had 1t
been submitted in the form of separate
measure such as the laws and the GUS
toms of legislation contemplate in the
case Of fundamental changes.
II has hardly been denied that the army
appropriation bill was utilized for the
purpose of visiting upon Gen. Wood and
certain Of his associates in high station in
the army punishment inspired by private
grievance and personal animosity. 1t
suited the political purposes of those con-
trolling the situation in the House thus
to start this unworthy procedure. and
there was in the Senate a sufficiently in
fuential force directed against Gen. Wood
on account Of certain actions he had taken,
in pursuance of a carefully planned and
consistently pursued policy. to carry the
proposed paragraphs through that body.
In order to reach Gen. Wood 1t became
necessary to write into the army appro-
priation bill piece of general legislation
altogether inconsistent with existing law
and radically modifying the whole scheme
of the military organization. It was an
attempt to injure conscientious, able
and worthy officer for actions which
should have earned for him praise instead
of criticism and support instead of at
tack.
The Presidents veto should be sus-
tanned by the House and Senate. 1t IS
swerable terms in the course of his mes
sage. and while it is unusual, it leads to
no especially difficult situation, for there
is ample time either to reframe the bill
itself with the objectionable features elm
mated or to pass a provisional measure
extending the current appropriations for
the army pending the later enactment of
a new law. That the House and Senate
should persist in this attempt to legislate
for the army organization in the form Of
an appropriation bill, by passing the We
toed measure over the Presidents objec-
ton by two-thirds vote, is hardly to be
believed. In any case the President has
done his duty In the premises by cour-
ageously and promptly returning the bill
without his approval. and the country will
be unquestionably disposed to support
him in his endeavor to stop the unwar-
ranted attack upon the army organize
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
The Presidents Veto.
rom the New York Hera Id.

FROM the New 1ork fferdn
Both President Taft and the country
at large are 10 be congratulated upon the
Presidents prompt veto of the army APP
preparation bill. with its obnoxious rider
providing for the premature retirement
of Mai. Gen. Wood as chief of staff. The
real issue involved was a much broader
one than the mere personality or quail
fications of Gen Wood AS Mr.. Tar
SAYS in his message returning the bill
without his approval. 1.-THE army Of the
United States is too vital an institution
to the people of this country to be made
the victim of hasty or imperfect theories
Of legislation" Apart from that consid-
Grafton. the practice of attaching to the
regular yearly appropriation bills riders
involving radical and irrelevant expert
ments in legislation is a pernicious one
1t is to be hoped the President Will not
hesitate to take the same prohibitive at
titude toward the legislative, judicial and
executive bill. with its interpolated pro-
vision for the abolition of the Commerce
Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
planting of fast growing varieties were
productive Of unsatisfactory results.
One Of the Philadelphia papers a day
or two ago contained the following:

planting of fast growing varieties were
productive Of unsatisfactory results.
One Of the Philadelphia papers day
or two ago contained the following:
For the last ten years the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company has been plant
ing on an average of half a million trees
each twelve-month. Some of these are
for mere beauty and shade, but most OIL
them have unitarian value. The COM
pany looks 10 n time when 1t must pro-
vide its own ties. The officials are wise
In understanding that long after they are
gathered to their fathers the railway will
be ministering to millions as yet un-
born. It appears that this corporation
has done more in the direction of re-
forestation than any other organization
in the country outside of the govern
ment."
With the rapid slaughter Of the east
ern woods the tie problem became acute
with many railroads. Metal ana con-
crete ties have been largely experimental
with. but the results seem not to warrant
their immediate adoption as a substitute
for wood. 1t is said that they do not
grip the ballast and are too rigid. Track
built of steel rails laid on concrete or
metal cross ties is said to lack elasticity.
The treatment of wood ties with va
rioLs personalities has been resorted to
with success. the soft woods having their
track service increased from an average
of three to five years to from twelve to
fifteen years of service. while the pre-
serN alive methods increase the useful Life
of the hardwood tie considerably longer.
The Manufacturers Record recently
said that
Until within comparatively few
wears American railroads were able to
obtain at satisfactory prices oak and
chestnut ties CT the best varieties. but
the cost OF timber of all kinds has so
advanced with its increasing scarcity that
the companies are Obliged to use the less
woods for track construction,
woods of such structure that they are
unable to resist decay as did woods for
merly purcha sed.''
1t is believed by eminent railroad engi-
neers and builders that the railroad tie
farm will only postpone the general
adoption of a more permanent tie than
that of wood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
The Republican Convention.

The battle is on AS TO its length
and the result anybody may guess
Confusion exists. Many old cam
paigners are engaged Many Young
sters flashing their maiden swords are
laying about them with all the energy
and much of the recklessness that
mark their years and inexperienced
Mr., Roosevelts address TO his army
delivered last night was received. We
are told. with tumultuous cheering
II breathed the spirit and purposes Of
a desperate man playing desperate
game. and was clothed in language to
suit. The adjuration of a frenzied
listener. TO Soak EN-. Teddy" ex-
pressed thoroughly the wishes OF the
assembly.
Those who had gathered cared moth
ing for the facts in the case. nor for
argument but only for denunciation of
the other side. And they got what
they had come for. Their hero had
nothing else to offer them
They were present and he was pres
emf in support OF his assertion that he
was threatened with a hold-up game.
A band of robbers had mustered under
the opposition standard. They must
be routed at all hazards. He was not
contending for himself. but for the
party and the country. Strike for
home and good government. and all
that
Mounting higher and higher, Mr..
Roosevelt reached this height: IT they
ask for the sword they shall have it,.
He we'll knew that the opposition had
taken its stand in response to this
challenge BY the confession Of his
own friends many Of the contests in
stituted were fakes. and by the votes
Of his own friends on the national
committee many were thrown out.
And yet, with this fact staring him in
the face. here he was prating Of
righteousness and pretending to repre-
sent it
When he left home for Chicago. Mr..
Roosevelt. knowing his mission and
calculating upon what IL might call
for. buckled on his own sword. and
clapped his hand on the hilt with
swagger. And he is In town eager to
draw IT, Not all the men supporting
him are Of his full purpose. but the
danger is that should he decide upon
extreme measures at any time during
the conventions sessions, they may be
drawn along in his train to assist in
acts of which they do not approve.
As he stands today, Mr.. Roosevelt is
not a party chief. nor supporter OF
orderly party procedure. but a rev.
oluttonist. playing upon restless men
with the catch phrases of turbulence,
and hoping for success through lash
ing them into a frenzy. There is peril
in every hour at Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18

early on the scene here next March. with
an ample platter brightly FURNISHED. clam
oring for a large cut of the pie.
A Tammany nominee for President
would be subjected to a very severe ar
raignment from the first day of the cam
paign The more ardently Tammany sup
ported him, the more active would be the
opposition in both independent and re-
publican circles. Tammanys history
would be quoted to show that ram
-many's influence, If raised to a Wnite
House level. would be prejudicial TO the
health of national affairs. and the topic
would lend itself to some vigorous writing
and speaking.
The talk that Leader Murphy is losing
his hold and may be deposed is uncon-
vincing He is the sort of man pes'
suited to guide Tammany. and put II the
most effectively through its PAGES a
man of broader views and nicer metnoos
would fail in the place. At present mas
ter and man go we'll together. ana
change might bring disaster to all IN
interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
Collapsible G0=Carts.
Specially Priced ait $3.05.

Mothers leaving the city for the
summer will find this Collapsible
Go-Cart splendid acquisition for
baby's comfort and daily outing,
and its convenience and easy han
ding will mean much to them.
Exactly as illustrated, with enam-
eled-finish steel frame and 1o-inch
rubber-tired steel wheels and steel
gear; upholstered spring seat;
leather cloth hood, sides and drop
front; back adjustable to any
angle; very compact; collapses
and readjusts easily; exceptional
ly light weight for such a sub
stantial and durably constructed
Go-Cart.
Special price, $3.9S.
Seventh door. G It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
Trees for Ties.

Practical reforesting work is being done
by railroads with a view to the future
output OF tie timber Cor siderable pub
lie notice was taken of this work at the
line OF lis beginning 4 few years ago.
and i i probably true that some of the
b steam lines anticipated the national
eot.rament in planting and fostering
tI,..-s
VOID SHOW soase failures and many
friaht ~ on,ifes Of success. The earlier
e~citS were directed toward growing
cztdpa aud soft woods, but later efforts
-. i toward tho development of tie
IN. wivIs Stardy oaks are growing.
tAs eeslre toy quick returns and The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
See the Kenyon Take Down House
Summer Furniture Department, Sixth Floor.

has just been received house complete with
windows and that
desired aordng comfort liberty and
Ideal place beside the trea
the mountain Practical for the
his house accommodation the
CITY family as outdoor living They weatherproo
proof duraby of specially prepared fabric that
portable house with all home comforts and that admits o.
proper circulation of pure, fresh air
Made in from to eight and priced
cordney We agents for Washington and invite
spection - =
NxthDo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
Mutation.

We're changing. All things in creation
Give place to the things that are new.
We are changing our clothes with elation
We are changing a dollar or two;
For somehow, this world must be moving
Unstable, toward error we range
when we honestly think we're improving
And all that we keep is the change.
Ger each scene we are constantly glanc-
ing
In quest of experience new.
We are changing our songs and our dane.
ing.
We are changing our battle cries, too.
But In all of this vast transformation
So constantly sought by mankind.
1t seems there is most CONSERVATION
When delegate changes his mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
The Comfort of
Linen BedWean.

Every realizes how important it that should rest we'll
retiring night especially when the of the
heat exhausts vitality during the day. Linen Bedwear
Portable upon and much cooler than muslns because
does not hold the heat of the body. q
At 900 DairHemsticed Pure Linen Sheets of selected
single double bed sizes The quality of the linen far
above the average obtainabe at this price. So
Linen Powcases priced less than usual size
22lx3o inches. ~
Special prices, 5000, SIPS and $3.50 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
Vmdor Shades Transform
Yomr Porch Into a
Private Room.

With the aid of Vudor Porch
Shades it is possible to make the
hot porch a room OF comfort, cool
ness and privacy. They are in
dividual in their make because the
eye OF the passerby cannot pene-
trate them, but those whom it in
closes are afforded a full view.
Easily raised and lowered, finished
in a pleasing and weatherproof
shade Of green.
4x7.8. .$2.25. Iox7.8.. SIS. 50
SKIS. .$4.25 I2x7.8.. $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
Dress and Steamer Trunks:
At Exceptional Prices.

The prices which able quote these Trunks be-
doubt make this the economical place trunks
this character The description small idea
thoroughness of make which will repay
in the satisfactory service it renders
Canvascovered Eastwood Trunks. fiber bound, brass
riveed, lock clamps strong leather straps:
deep top tray and dress Or suit tray S
and 40 inch sizes :.
Dress Trunks, S8.95 for all sizes.
Steamer Trunks S7.45 for all sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
Smashing Precedents.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Again all presidents have been over
turned By Roosevelt His going to Chit
caeo and on the eve Of the convention be-
fore which he will be candidate was
against all rules of the game as it has
heretofore been played, but this was as
nothing to the hiring Of haH and the
sounding Of his call to arms on the very
night before the conventions assembling
1t was a startling move. audacious in Its
conception and staggering in it's execu.
ton. Nothing like it has ever been done
before, and 1t will go down in the polit-
,cal history Of America as the boldest ef-
fort ever made by candidate to capture
a nomination and to stampede conven.
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
''Sanitary'' Refrrigerators:
Perfect Refrigeration and Sanitation.

Woodward Lottrop Sanitary Rgeratos constructed to
the sanitary refrigeration Thor
ouehv made absolutely perfect mberash oak and
kin dried easoned and workmanke The
erors are galvanized steel of porcelain Steel preferred
The shelves and fittings
mostly be easily washing and cleansing All the
hinges shelves es patterned for strength
well as appearance and is of the latest design.
Woodward Lotrop Sanitary Refrgeraors manufactured
in numberless styles need and
that will be We regard them the reliable
refrigerator ever brought attention.
Poceanned Sanitary Regeratos IS lbs ice capacity
$500 to S23.7S.
Galvanized Seened Sanitary Refgeraors IS 90 lbs oe
capacity
AorG st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
A1l=metal
Window Screens.

Frames of pressed steel, and the
high-grade wire cloth is fastened
in them so tightly that it cannot
warp and bulge. Easily made
smaller or extended to the required
size, they work smoothly under all
conditions; are impervious to
moisture, light weight and dur
able. Sizes and heights to fit the
average window.
3oc, 4oc, 45c, soc and 55c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18

From the New York World.

Popular government is organized self
control" said Elihu Root in one of his
Yale lectures. Popular government is
organized self-control." A man who is
capable of uttering such words is not Mt
to preside over a republican national
convention from which Theodore Roose-
welt demands a nomination for President
A third-term candidate whose progress
sive" campaign is financed by Perkins
and Munsey and Mccormick and Cochran
and the harvester trust and the steel
trust and the Morgan interests might for
give Senator Root for being a reaction
AIRY. but he could not forgive Root for
being sane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
MUSLIN Curtains and
Bed Sets.

We show an excellent line OF
Muslin Curtains-both in ruffied
and fat effects, including many
dainty colored border designs,
also lace insertion and lace edge
effects. Neat figures, stripes and
dotted patterns in all-white cur
tains.
$1.oo to $500 the pair.
Muslin Bed Sets with colored
borders, $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
In Higher Politics.

II suppose every mans friendship is
worth having" said the young man who
is studying politics.
Cherish not the delusion." replied Sen
ator Sorghum You must select with
caution, owing to the fact that when you
accept a mans friendship you incidentally
acquire the natural enmity of everybody
who doesn't approve OF him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18

Double Damask Napkins. c4-inch size
excellent patterns.
$3.75 dozen. Were $500.
Full-bleached and Silver-bleached Da-
mask Napkins. "a size.
Special price, $500 dozen.
Scotch Danvask Tablecloths, new de-
signs; very low prices.
2x2 yds., Special price, $40 each
2x2H yds., Special price, S. each
Scotch Damask Napkins to match the
above tablecloths.
Special prices, $2.75 and $3.50 doz
Second door. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
Serene Confidence,

You are a tremendous favorite with
the young women who throng your thea
ter at matinees."
Yes" replied Claude Coldcream. II
this suffragette idea goes through, / think
shall run for President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18

personal absence. letters THE STAR should
rot te addressed 10 any individual connected
with the cflrc. bnt simply TO TIE STAR. or to
thu Editorial or Business Department. according
ssncr purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
Handsome Lace
Bed Sets.

Renaissance Lace and Marie
Antoinette effects are extremely
popular and very handsome, but
the collection comprises many
other effective designs. Rich Scrim
Bed Sets are a feature of the large
line which is being daily inspected
bv those seeking bridal gifts.
$500 to $1,000 set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18

j. P. Morgan recently acquired the cops
of Fox's Book of Martyrs Wnich john
Bunyan read while a prisoner. MI MOI
gan as patriotic American douotiess
wanted to read something that Wouio
take his mind off the atrocities threateneu
at the Chicago convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
The Reliable Remark.

Whene'er a statesman of today.
Desires a reputation wise
And thinks of nothing else to say
He shouts, I'VE must economize"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18

One OF the busiest and most patient
figures history has revealed is that of
William Barnes. jr.. administering disci-
pine 10 Theodore Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18

Congress has a convenient method of
recall. When II desires to dispense with
institution all ii has to do is to kick
the pay roll out from under it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18

rn~ r-eninc star. With the Snnfsv morning
edticn. I. delivered nv carriers within the civ
o. - cents per month daily only. IS ccnta PER
month. Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
MAJ be cent by mail. telephone Main of4O
Collection . made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18
The Voice of Disparagement.

You don't credit the sincerity of our
friends agitation for prohibition
No replied Mr.. Growcher He is
one of those people who would suffer any
amount of personal inconvenience for the
sake Of spiting their neighbors.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18

Some Of the suffragettes will not fully
credit Col. Roosevelt's sincerity unless he
volunteers 10 head an expedition to lib
crate Mrs. Pankhurst.