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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-17
Claim Of Clark Headquarters.

Champ Clark headquarters last night
gave out the following,
Speaker Clark has majority Of the
delegates TO the democratic national con.
vention thus far elected. OF the 714
chosen. the Speaker has S23 instructed
and 06 pledged, or 801 in all-thfee moro
than q majority. When tho ballotinE
begins It Baltimore the Speaker will get
many more than sixty-eiGht Of tho 231
votes now classed as uninotruo4ed 1t IL
certain, too, that Mr.. CLARK viii be sup
ported by more than half Of the delegates
yet to be elected. Hence, IL is now con-
servative to say that tho Speaker will
have a majority Of the national conven-
ton on the first ballot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-17

Michigan yesterday completed the
makeup of the delegation to the repub-
lican national convention. Taft controls
twenty votes and Roosevelt ten. Roose-
, welt carried the nth district yesterday.
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Wilson's Leaders Say He Is Ahead

WOODROW wilson headquarters has CIV
en- out this statement:
Gov. Wilson continues to lead in the
number Of delegates chosen to the Balti-
more convention. His total strength to
date Is 273 delegates. while Speaker
Clark, who 10 next in the contest, has
216 delegates"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-17
Taft Wins in Montana.

Taft won in Montana yesterday "heh
the republican state convention requested
the delexates elected to the national con-
yentdon to support Taft.
T. A. NARROW Of Helena was elected ma
tionai committeeman.
The resolution adopted Tor the guidance
Of the delegates was as foAlowsi
I'VE express our conviction tnat tho
best interests OF tho American people de-
mand the denomination and reelection 81
william H. Taft, and to that END. WINE
we rest in our delegates full discretionAry
powers, we request that they use all nom
orable means to secure such renomns-
ton"
Minnesota Gives Roosevelt "a Votes.
Roosevelt will be supported by Mime
sota's twenty-fouD votes, first, last and
all the time" according to intructions
given by the republican state convention
yesterday.
I. A. Caswell was Endorsed as national
for the state ana the fol-
lowing delegates at largo were elected:
M. D. Purdy Of Minneapolis 4 y. yacon-
sen, Madison; A. L. Hanson. Ada; Moses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-17

Bottled only at the
brewery in crystal
clear bottles, showing
at a glance that it
IS clean and pure.
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Ratine Coat or Dress Sets;
styles. Choice, set. /.
SOC AND SIPS
Worth Csc and ST. so.
Dolly Madison Cuffs or Frills.
all ready to slip right on; white
and cream. Sold at 35c. nm
Your choice, pair, only. ZVC
Plain and Dresden Head Scarfs;
all shades; beautiful
designs. Regular 75c NJ
and 500 values. Special 4fWC
each
Sleeve Rulings. made MR
OF fine nets and laces; ZSC
large line at, yard.
Others. SOC. 75c and CSC yard
Irish Crochet Coat and Dress
Sets, nicely made. Worth 40
75c and CSC set. Special. 400
Irish Crochet Bows. with all
shades Of velvet through ~
them. Regular soc val ZOC
ues. Special, each. $500.
Imported Lace Collars. new
shapes; pointed sailor and round
shapes. Regular 75c and An
CSC values. Special, AfWC
oacn
Middle Ties. black, navy and red;
handkerchief shape. First ~
time offered at, each 49,. ZSC
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POLITICS DAY BY DAY
Divided Between Taft and Colonel.

r. Clapp. 81. Paul: A. J. Larson, Duluth;
e. X. Roverud, Caledonia
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Neckwear, Ribbons and BeltingS
REDUCED

Four-in-hand Rep Silk Ties:
white and all colors; suitable for
boys and ladies. Regular a.
price, 19c. Special. one lC
day, each ...............
Chemisette Sets, white. cream.
black: made Of nets: plain A<o1
and fancy effects. Regu- AbQDC
lar 75c values. Special,
set
Guimpes, long and short sleeve
styles and high and low neck eff
fects. Regular $1.25 and NJ
S1.50 values. Special, one yQDC
day, each ...............
IS pieces Of Ribbons, taffetas,
moires and satins: all shades: ex-
ira fine quality. Regular dn
29c values. Special. II VIC
yard
5-yard punches Of Wash Ribbon.
white, pink and blue. eW/
Regular price. l0c ZhC
bunch. Special. bunch O/S
Hair Bow and Sash Ribbons.
fancy effects; nice quality; all
shades. Regular 2sc and ~e
s5c values. Special. ZSC
New Beltings. elastic, wash
and fancy effects: white, black
and all colors. Regular 40
price, Csc belt. Special. VIC
Delt
Fancy and Military White
Wash Betting, extra fine ~
quality. Special, belt. VIC
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Ladies' Pure Silk Hose. double
sole. spliced heel and garter top;
black. white and DIFF 90 mn
ferent colors; $3.50 D .VDVv
value. Special. ......
Ladies' Pure Silk Hose, double
sole, spliced heel and ~ 4 I'm
garter top: $500 value. ID .SVV
Special ..............
Ladies' Fine Cotton Hose, double
sole, spliced heel and NE
garter top: 35c value. Spe- ZSC
Ladies' Fine Silk Lisle Hose.
double sole, sp1iced heel IN
and garter top: CSC value. NVVN
Special
Ladies' Fine Lisle Hose, double
sole, heel and toe and In
garter top; csc value Spe- VIC
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Use for Wooden Redsteads.

To make good use of wooden bed
steads that have been discarded for
modern brass beds, have artistic hall
benches made out Of them, as fol-
lows: Have the side rails sawed in
half lengthwise, the legs on the head
board shortened SO that the head
board can be used for back OF the
bench, the footboard sawed in two to
form the arms. The arms are to be
nailed or screwed to the back with
narrow strips on each side to make
them secure. The split side rail faces
the front of the seat and the seat
proper is made of plank-the only
piece of wood needed to complete this
piece of furniture. With cushions on
the seat an excellent hall seat may be
obtained from an old bed at little
cost.
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MOTHS A COMMON NUISANCE
Almost Every Woman Knows What It
Is to Have Her Clothes Ruined
by Them.

Each year housewives fancy light
ly turns to thoughts of-not love, but
clothes moths. The damage this crea-
ture does is very small compared with
such organisms as bacteria, but it is
large enough to cause the housekeeper
considerable uneasiness and disQuiet.
Many fur or wooden garment has
been ruined by the caterpillar of the
moth, for the moth itself has no jaws
and takes no food.
But the caterpillar of the clothes
moth has certain unique peculiarities
which make him as much q matter of
interest as of resentment. Like very
few other insects he makes for him
self portable house from the fiber Of
the goods whereon he Is living, con.
stantly charging this house as he
grows. The house, or case, or tunic,
as it may be called, being the same
color as the fabric, acts as protec-
ton, for only the head and three pairs
of legs of the caterpillar emerge from
the front Of it. AS the caterpillar
grows in length he adds a few more
hairs to the front of 1t, cementing 1t
there with a slime that it exudes, and
since the creature is very flexible it
can turn round in the tube and put it's
head out of the tail end and add few
fibers there also. In this manner the
caterpillar not only completely pro-
tects himself, but his disguise is per-
fected and it takes sharp eyes indeed
to locate him.
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grapes. nanked by enormous rosy
peaches. Why ever should one 60
to the country? The country IL here
right in our center, with the Halles
Or the finest orchard in the world!
Our Autumn Gowns.
We have hardly got accustomed to
the success of our summer frocks and
here already we are menaced by the
change OF seasons, and need for
fresh toilettes. Invitations for the first
shooting parties are beginning to fall
in; muslin and linen are out of place
on the moors, and we shall soon have
to decide on our autumn gowns. But
in the meantime, the Rue de la Paix
has to make its annual pronounce
ments. without which the lesser fry
OF the dressmaking world scarcely
dare to embark on. novelties.
Madame must content herself for
the moment in getting all the good
she can out Of the gowns she has; it
Is useless now to spare them. For
muslins and lawns it is now or never!
Our Millinery.
In millinery we are more advanced,
as usual. We are quite safe In in
vest1ng in soft felt hats. The best,
the most useful, and also the smartest
for early autumn wear is- that velvet
felt or plush that is shaped like
generous Panama and is trimmed with
nothing more subtle than a piece of
plain ribbon. The hat in leaf green,
In khaki, in black or violet or pink, is
equally beautiful and equally tempting,
and 1t is also the easiest of all hats
to wear. The popular white, soft felt
with Its straw-lined brim has passed
already into the common and hack
neyed and nos elegantes have either
set 1t on the shelf or given 1t away.
Eccentricities Of Fashion.
We shall see a few eccentriclties
this autumn, that Is sure Here is
rather complicated robe made-in part
of black velvet, of the thin, soft
make known as chiffon velvet. This
forms quaint-fitting jacket with
round basques, the top being cut with
very wide decolletage, revealing the
white lawn and lace guimpe and dra-
per1es. But the originality lies in
the fact that this black velvet is rich
ly and heavily embroidered in white
embroidery cotton! And while we en-
broider our velvets in cotton, we are
trimming our chiffons with fur-not
much fur, of course, but just a sus-
picion, added in narrow lines in all
sorts of unexpected places
The waist shown in the illustration
is of chiffon, or mousseline de sole,
accordion plated, trimmed with three
accordion-plaited ruffles of the same,
forming large triple collar, with two
cravat bows of black velvet or satin.
The girdle is of the same satin or
velvet, finished in front with similar
bow. The sleeve is finished with two
of the plated ruffles.
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- NE OF my readers, the Marquise
de Lomellini- Tabareau, writes

~ NE OF my readers, the MarQuise
de Lomellini-Tabareau, writes
to demonstrate with me about
the aigretted hats Of which
30 often have to speak. She very just
ly says that women ought to decline to
wear this fashionable ornament. since
1t can only be procured at the price Of
much wanton and cruel bird slaugh-
ter. Indeed, Madame la marquise,
am entirely of your opinion. The
rage-for 1t Is nowadays nothing less
for aigrettes and paradise plumes
has reached such a point that the
beautiful little creatures which fur
nish them are in serious danger of be-
Ing entirely exterminated. Unhappily,
here in France, humanitarianism takes
only one form-that of excusing and
condoning murder in any degree, and
the French make holocausts of birds
of all sorts.
This is SO true that the forests Of
this country are almost entirely 81
lent; lark, thrush and blackbird are
conspicuous by their absence from
their natural haunts, but you may see
their poor little corpses heaped high
on market barrows at special seasons
of the year.
Court Codes.
In England, we know that feathers
are almost tabooed in court circles,
thanks to the personal influence of our
two Queens In France we have no
such useful guide. The aigrette, like
the orchid, represents in the eyes of
certain large class in Paris merely
gauge Of wealth. You must wear
twenty or thirty pounds worth Of
feathers on your hat, just as you must
have a gold bag in your hand, or a
long diamond chain on your neck, in
order to prove your aff1uence. There
are so many women who can only
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04
NOVEL NUT-CRACKING CUSTOM
Nobody Hesitated to Take Advantage
of Peculiar Privilege Allowed
In Oiden Days.

The modern minister likes to have
things quiet when he, talks. It dis
concerts him to hear q baby cry or q
woman cough or an old man snore.
II he is put out by such trifles as
these it is interesting to conjecture
what he would do If he were to take
hold Of a congregation where every
body brought nuts to crack during
the sermon. Worshipers used to do
this in England, and even in our own
states during colonial days. This dis
turbance was not a weekly occurrence
by any means: If it had been, the poor
preacher would have undoubtedly left
his congregation to administer sp1r-
ftuaI consolation to suit themselves.
But as it only happened once a year
he was forced to endure it. This one
day which was attended by such re-
markable license came the Sunday
before Michaelmas day and was
called crack-nut Sunday. Nobody, no
matter how pious he might be, hest
privilege granted him. and men.
women and children came to churcn
with their pockets stuffed with nuts.
which they complacently cracked and
munched during the sermon. 1t can
be easily imagined that when forty
or fifty people get to cracking nuts
with all their might the noise is apt
to be something terrific. and many
times the minister was hard put to
it to "hear himself think" The Gus
tom, from being regarded with high
favor for many years. finally came to
be looked upon as nuisance, and in
the beginning of the present century
the habit was suppressed, although
the act of suppression was attended
with considerable difficulty SO firmly
had the nut-cracking fever taken hold
of the fancy of the people.
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E1rheI
IIIlIfha|||A
ONES &
Rings Chase Each Other When Pa
per 10 Turned to Right or Left
Hoops Change Positions.

There are some tricks that can be
played on a persons eyes which are
pure Illusions. Hold this paper foot
or more from your eyes and turn it
gently round to the right or left, in
small circles, keeping your eyes fixed
on the three small rings, as shown in
the Illustration.
As you move the paper round like
the hands of watch you will find that
the rings in these circles seem to
chase each other In the same direc-
ton, and the longer and more intent
~ you look at 1t the faster they go.
Circles can be made with spokes
In them which to some persons seem to
be going in the opposite direction to
that in which the paper is turned. but
the Illusion Is not so perfect unless
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04
Sets of Satches.

Tiny satin sachets OF different
co,ors in pacakes of half dozen,
tied with narrow ribbon, through
which is thrust ribbon flower, are
among the novelties. Each OF the
small sweet-scented bags has a
eold-plated safety pin fastened In II.
90 the sachet may be quickly pinned
into the gown. These sachets are
not at all difficult to make and q glit
Of this sort is appreciated. Find out
a friends favorite sachet. and use
this. Make the squares about TWO
inches across, using different colored
ribbon. The making Of these sechets
Is dainty porch work ssss..
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Chasing Rings.

the circles are much larger than there
Is space for in this column
Another curious optical illusion that
has puzzled great many persons
who have tried to account for it is
also shown.
If we suppose these to represent
wire hoops which of them is nearest
you A or B? The answer is that 1t
Is the one you first make up your
mind is nearest you. But now if you
look steadily at it for few moments
your eyes will get tired of that idea
and it will suddenly shift that hoop
to the furthest away from you, in
spite Of your wishing to keep it as it
was, and after you have looked at
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thrive when believed to be wealthy
that no such consideration as this put
forward by the Marquis de Lomellini-
Tabareau can possibly stem the tide Of
bluff and snobisme. When chronicling
the movements of the wheel of fash
Ion in Paris, we, the chroniclers, hold
up a mirror in which each successive
style is reflected.
Hence, aigrettes, ospreys and para
disc plumes are constantly before our
notice. The kind-hearted MarQuise is
of opinion that ribbons and flowers
make up hats quite as prettily as
those trimmed with feathers. l hard
ly agree with her in this, but I do
think that the manufactured aigrette
is quite as soft and effective as the
real, and if women steadily refused
to buy any other, much good might
be done for the cause that Madame de
Lomellini- Tabareau has at heart.
An August City.
The usual exodus from the city has
taken place, and the streets, the
squares and the Bots are as tranquil
and as pleasant as any part of the
country can be. am one of those who
consider Paris a very delightful place
of residence in August, and 1 notice
that those who have departed into
country or seaside lodgings are al
ready finding out where the shoe
pinches. of course, in the cuisine"
Where can you eat so well as here?
The best of everything eatable is In
the capital, and here are the Pari-
SLAMS in the country writing frantic let
tiers Of appeal to their friends In town
for hampers of fruit to vary the mo-
notony Of country diet. OF course; l
told you SO!
The "HaIles" in Early Morning.
In the cause of friendship, visit to
the Halles becomes imperative. and
soon after six o'clock, the Metro de-
posits magnanimous but amateur shop
pers In the very middle Of the great
markets, your first step landing you.
in fact, in the middle of what looks
like a cabbage-bed.
The fresh, pungent smell of endless
salads fills your nostrils; a wide Wis
ia Of gladion and multi-colored as
ters fills up the background, and mel
ons In millions, apparently, stretch in
boundless lines and heaps on all sides.
"Rince your eye, my little lady" says
= cheerful vendor; here are beautiful
howersl" And bargaining begins for
greengages cracked. brown and
tempting and for small golden
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04
Before or After

Il thought that in the Is years Of
my practice of medicine said a ply
sician. Il had answered almost every
possible foolish question, but a new
one was sprung on me recently. A
young man came in with an infiamed
eye, for which prescribed liniment-
to be dropped into the eye three times
a day. He left the surgery, but re-
turned in few minutes, poked his
head in the doorway. and asked
Shall I drop this in the eye before
meals, or after?"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04
Spelling Children.

Little children give their mother
the headache; but If she let's them
have their own way, when they grow
up to be great children they will give
her the heartache. Fondness spoils
many, and letting little faults alone
spoils more Gardens that are never
weeded will grow very little worth
gathering. All watering and no hoe
ing will make very bad crop. A
child may have too much of it's moth
er's love and in the long run it may
turn out that it had too little.-C. H.
Sturgeon.
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Had johnson Stumped.

Doctor Johnson and Macklin were
arguing literary question, when tho
former quoted Greek. II don't under
stand Greek" said Macklin. "The man
who presumes to argue literature
should understand every language" re-
piled Johnson, severely. Whereupon
Macklin began Keeling off string OF
Gaelic, and for once Johnson had
uothing to say.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04

When the young physicians motor
car reached the scene of the accident
there was nothing to do; all the vic
Tins had been SO slightly hurt that
they were able to walk home. The
young doctor was keenly disappoint-
ed, but his chauffeur spoke up cheer
ingly: Never mind, doctor. I'll run
down some business on the way
home"
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Hoops Change Positions.

1t In its new position for space it
will go back again.
If you do not decide which is the
nearest to you at first, but just look
at the middle hoop steadily, you will
see them one way, perhaps with A In
front and toward you, and then A will
suddenly go back and B will be in
front.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04
Clothes,

He-fDid you ever observe what a
difference clothes make on ones
mind? Now, when I am in my riding
toys, I'm all horse; when 1 have on
my business suit, my minds full Of
business; when l get into my evening
dress my mind takes a purely social
turn" She-"And l suppose that
when you take bath your minds an
utter blank ?"--Stray Stories.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04
lSlR2d 31aEElHa sore sSa E HaE
Diver Seized by Octopus.

A naval diver at Toulon was sud-
denly attacked by a giant octopus
while under water in the harbor. He
gave the hosting signal and was
hauled to the surface, together with
the octopus, whose tentacles, said to
be rs feet long, were wrapped around
him. The diver was unconscious. The
octopus held fast to the diver until it
was stabbed to death. 1t weighed 1875
pounds, and the suckers on it's tenta-
cles were as big as ha-f-dollar pieces.
London Mail
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Good Voice to Be Priced.

A soft, well-modulated voice Is OF
far greater assistance in the world,
even in the marriage market, than
personal beauty. There are few
things which possess a more definite
value as a commercial asset than
graciousness of manner and gentle
ness of tone. We are not born with
harsh voices, we acquire them.-Ex-
change.
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Some Proof.

$50 he took you out auto riding the
other EVENING"" Eyes, what of it,"
do you think he is in love with your
II think so. I know that every time
1 spoke to him the auto tried to climb
tree or jump fence. Houston
Post
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04
WILLING TO Matt.

Parson-Wouldn't you like to come
to Sunday school and hear about heav-
on and the beautiful golden streets?
Little Lola-Yes, sir; but 1t will take
away the surprise when get there.
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picnic Date Was Uppermost.

The Parson-Fm glad to see you on
your way to Sunday school, Algernon.
What do you expect to learn today7
Algernon-W Well. + expect to learn
the date Of the picnic, for one thing
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04
What Sterne Said.

Sterne once said that the most &C.
complished way of using books is to
serve them as some do lords; learn
tber titles and then brag of their &C
Quaintance.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04

Red Cross Ball Blue will wash double as many
clothes as any other blue. Don't put your money
into any other.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Pyrup the best remedy to use for their ohildse
turing tie teething period.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-10-04
Makinu Opportunity.

Red Cross Ball Blue all blue best bluing value
in the whole world, makes the laundress smile.
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owe That EndureS.

Remember, that there is sometimes
fine love that never leaves mans
heart. 1t stays and waits!-Man-
chester Union.
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Any good doctor will tell you that medi.
cine like Ayers Cherry PectorAf cannon
do its best work il the bowels are con-
stipafed. Ask your doctor It he knows
anything better than Ayers Pills for cor
fectins this sluggishness OF the livef.