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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
The w. R. Smith Memorial.

WASHINGTON is keenly interested in and
will undoubtedly literally support the
project to establish at the capital some
form of a memorial to William Robert
son Smith. late superintendent of the
National Botanic Garden. which is now
being urged by the florists of the
country through their national organi
cation. II is evident from expressions
that have been made since Mr.. Smiths
death that he was held in the highest
esteem by the horticulturists of Amer
lea. not merely for his personal quail
tiles but for the Importance of his
work in promoting the study and care
and love of the growths of nature. The
suggestion of memorial has come
Spontaneously. and there is evidence
that it will be given practical form at
the meeting of the Society of American
Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists
at Chicago the 29th of this month. AL
ready tentative proposals have been
made for the particular form the me-
mortal is to take. one Of which. it is
gratifying to observe, is for a practical
establishment that will be of continued
benefit to a great number of people
throughout the years to come. William
r. Smith was so thoroughly identified
with Official Washington that 1t is
necessarily recognized that any creation
or memorial institution in his name
should be located in this city. Never
theless he had become a national guam
tity. and now that he has passed away
the sentiment for perpetuating his
memory is country wide. There can be
no question of the success Of this prof.
ect. undertaken in such spirit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

New methods have been adopted by the
Haitian revolutionists. Heretofore the
presidential changes there have been ef-
fected by battle and forcib;e custer. with
an occasional assassination to comply
with, the traditions Of a people bred to
violence and animated by hot passions.
But TO create q presidential vacancy by
means OF wholesale dynamite explosion
destroying the -, executive palace and
spreading death among hundreds, is
something new even in the range OF West
Indian atrocities. The Official explanation.
given Immediately after the explosion.
that 1t was due to accidental causes has
been promptly set aside as unbelievable
Haitfs record OF presidential changes is
such as to make 1t almost impossible
that an executive should die a natural
death or retire from Office at the close
Of a term. What the future no DIS now
for the black republic can only be conjec-
tured. The prospect Is not an agreeable
one. The United States stands ready to do
whatever Is possible to prevent spread
CT the revolution to such an extent as
10 affect its own and other foreign inter-
ests, but 1t cannot step into the quarrel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
A Subway Proposed.

A bill introduced in the Senate yes
terday providing for Incorporation Of
company to construct and operate
a street railway system by means Of a
subway under certain of the principal
thoroughfares Of Washington directs
attention to the fact, which has been
recently pointed out, that there is UNI
doubtedly need Of additional trunk
transportation lines here. Whether
these lines can be laid upon the street
surfaces or underground is q matter
for careful consideration. but that the
existing lines are congested seriously
Is apparent to any observer. In many
cities this problem is not attacked
practically until conditions have be-
to relieve them Is usually only suffi-
cient TO catch up the arrears without
making provision. for future develop
ment and growth. Comprehensive
plans should be made now for street
railway facilities for the future, and
IT Is by no means unlikely that upon
thoughtful examination of the matter
1t will be found that a subway system
is the best possible solution. The John
ston bill in the Senate proposes such
construction by new company.
Whatever may be its chances Of pas
sage at this time. it at all events serves
an admirable purpose in calling for a
report upon the street railway needs
Of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

no official duties to perform, and there
fore no fit reward for his services.
Until Tuesday Mr. Perkins had been
mere angel in the Roosevelt move
ment. He had been a hat passer and a
hat fller-work of much Importance. but
usually assigned to and performed by
men with no conspicuous qualifications
for anything else. They are close kin to
those of the same feather VITO figure In
the theatrical world.
But as Mr. Perkins vas capable OF
other things the Empire state ROose-
veltians decided Tuesday TO give linn
an additional assignment; lie will con-
tinue. Of course to pass the hat ard put
something in it himself. but he will also sit
at the council table Of the campaign
managers and help otherwise than ny
raising the sinews of war. He will help
plan and fight battles. Congratulations
to Mr.. Perkins on the recognition.
Does not this foreshadow very great
Perkins influence with the administra-
ton II Mr. Roosevelt is elected? His
tastes and ability would suEGes: the
Treasury Department except that Mr..
Perkins trust and Wall street connec-
tons would bar him there Not even
some startling appointments to office.
could afford to put the Treasury portfolio
into Mr.. Perkins hands. Public senti-
ment would not stand that
But there would be other places OF
em:nence and Importance to which Mr..
Perkins would be eligible. and why not
one of them? He would not be obliged to
sever his trust connections. He might
continue to speak to his Wall street ac-
quaintances when they passed by. He
might even take an occasional filler in
the market IL he cared, and be guilty of
no improperly.
The point of consequence is that Mr..
Perkins is at last Officially IN politics.
His hat is in the ring. He is an angel
with earthly. practical duties to per-
form. He is a very capable individual.
appra ised with or without his wings. MI.
Roosevelt esteems him highly. and IS
deeply indebted to him for indispensable
services. They are brothers in arms.
and full of fight. and II Mr.. Roosevelt is
successful in November MIR. Perkins is
certain to have word or so about how
things shall be run.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
The Katydid Party.

We always find the katydid about this
time Of year
Uplifting its accusing voice in accents
loud and clear.
1t makes a mighty clamor. We inquire
Of 1t in vain.
it to complain.
1t seeks a high. secluded perch. When
face to face it's found.
You wonder how so small a chap could
make so great a sound.
There seems to be no object IN its I'M
relenting lay,
Except to raise protest that will fill US
with dismay.
But it's accents are convincing and its
voice Is keen and shrill.
We forget the shaded blooming and the
sunshine on the HILL
The fruit trees in the orchard and the
harvest in the field
No more invite our gratitude for earth s
abundant yield.
The mockingbird is silenced by the sharp.
persistent call,
That only tells about the frost that
threatens in the fall.
When you attempt to fathom all its utter
ance proliX,
You half belief the katydid is talking
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

itself. The Haitians must be allowed to
proceed i'm their own way TO organize
their administration. however repel'ent to
civilized ideas that way may be. TIE time
may come when this government, how
ever. will he compelled to take hand
for the sake of humanity, in Haitian
politics. Certainly the spectacle of assas-
sination just now presented at Port au
FRINGE Is calculated to stimulate an
American desire to remedy conditions
there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
The Little Navy Men.
I'M the baltimore American.

+ rom tUP DaItIHUTt fHITTsCaH.
With the no-battleship democrats frus-
trating a quorum to reconsider the eau
Gus action. and the stand of the demo
Gratis against the construction of battle
ships. the outlook for any relief from the
present session of Congress for the coun.
Try in the vital matter of defense is far
from cheering. There is IA stiff fight CO.
ing on between those who believe the
platform should be honored
and those who would dishonor that which
is very much mere than any political ex-
press on, the nation itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
The Senators.
From the Chicago Post.

From the Chicago Post.
We admire the splendid progressive
work of all the senators of Washington,
u. G.. This may sound like the enthusiasts
tic outburst of a reactionary who sees
progress when the lobster scuttles back
ward, but we mean it. The Senators found
the score to I against them at the END
of the third yesterday, and then they
went In and pulled the game out. we are
CORY the Senators thra shed the SOx, but
If IL we're so ordained to be, we are not
grieyed that the Senator's were the in
strument of chast;sement. They have
come from the lowly place to the emf
nence near the peak. and not far. per-
hans from the pennant. Theirs is the
fighting. progressive spirit. Here's to
them,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
Jane Adams.
From the Springfield Republican.

From the SIrIHSntIu
1t is not difficult to understand Jane
Adams reasons for joining the ROose-
welt party. With Roger Sullivan as the
democratic boss and Lorimer as the re-
publican boss, she has seen the old par
ties at close range in their worst aspects.
Like other social workers in Chicago. she
is attracted strongly by Mr.. Roosevelt s
social betterment program, not to say,
perhaps. his recent Endorsement OF wom-
an suffrage. A new party, too, arouses
sympathy in SO extremely idealistic a ma
ture as Miss Adams. But she is already
getting a frst-hand experience Of the
colonel as practical politician in the
matter Of the exclusion OF the southern
negroes from this party of ideals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
An Angel" in Harness.

George w. Perkins Is the New York
member of the new party's national COM
mittee- He was elected unanimously.
Now this Is what the boys call bust
ness. 1t gives Mr.. Perkins standing In
politics he has hitherto lacked. Long in
terested In politics. and often useful to his
party-the republican party-he has had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

C|In order TO avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
rot lie addressed to any individual connected
with the office. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or BUSINESS Department. according
80 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILA\DER JOHNSON.
A Fans View of It.

Il called at your office yesterday and
found it locked said the severe friend.
II suppose YOU were wasting time at the
ball game.
No. 1t was great game. You were
wasting time at my Off ce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
Soporifc.

I'll tell You what I think of your re-
port said the man who volunteers criti-
MY dear SIR replied Senator Sor-
ghum. you are not supposed to think
about my report. 1t was designed to help
people to forget the entire business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Charles Becker seems to be cautious
and conservative man in some respects
He refused to trust his own knowledge
and insisted on consulting a lawyer be-
fore deciding whether ne was guilty or
not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

With new party in the field the Amer
lean political drama threatens to resem-
BILE the problem play by developing the
eternal triangle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Gowns at Jc-NainsOok
and muslin, low round
neck, short sleeves, trim
med with lace and en-
broidery. High neck and
long sleeve models have
plain tucked or embroidery
trimmed yokes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

The feelings of Henry Watterson would
have been difficult to express If W. j.
Bryan had stampeded himself into the
nominal ton at Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
A Lovers Quarrel.

SO the engagement is broken said
Maude.
Yes" replied Maymie. Il am glad |
found him out in time. His ideas about
the alimony divorced woman ought to
have are absurdly Iarsimonious."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

1t may be that eXcOnvicts are hired as
taxicab men in New York. The condition
Of the average New York taxicab makes
such Occur alton look like extra punish
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition fs delivered ny carriers within the city
81 ~ cents per month: daily only. q cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month Orders
NAV no sent by mail or telephone Main 244o
Collection Is made by carrier at tae end OF cach
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
The Color Line.

From the st. Louis Post Dispatch.
The bull moose is color blind north Of
Mason and Dixons line. but 1t can tell
the difference between black and white
down south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Many Canadians are regrctting the fail
ure of reciprocity. American statesmen
will please tread softly and not even
whisper the word annexation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Magdelena bay has brought forward
vigorous protest against permitting large
financial operators to exercise influence
in big politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

statesman may favor an eight hour
working day for others while keeping
busy sixteen hours QUE of the twenty
-FOUR on mis- own account
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Every Chicago hotel keeper ought to De
grateful to Col. Roosevelt as the man
who has done more than any other IN
dividua to help business this summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Another phase Of the conservation ques-
ton comes up in connection with Month
cello. The point to he decided is whether
the responsibility shall be placed in pub
lie charge or left to private enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

III Col. Roosevelt succeeds in organizing
a new party OF any consequence he
should he made TO promise not to go
hunting in Africa and leave it unsuper-
vtsed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
Nucleus of a Party.

\ candidate with courage vast
His boom declined to part with.
Said he "A vote l have to cast.
And that is one to start with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

The query What is beer?' has been
submitted to the Department of Agricul-
ture Possibly the prohibition party Is
trying to start something.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

One of the surprises in Col. Roosevelt
speeches was his frequent use OF the pro-
noun I'VE" instead of II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

PAYABLE in advancc-by msil. postage prepaid
psiIv sunday Included one month. CD cents
DaiIy. sunday excepted. one month. ~ cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year Sunday Star. - ~ year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Business Once 1Ith st. and I'enusyfvania Avenue
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building
European Office: ) Regent St. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. d. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Drawers az JUc-Nain-
sock, crepe. cross-barred
muslin and cambria. in a
great variety of new and at
tractive styles. circular and
straight; trimmings of lace
and embroidery are APP
piled i'm many different
WAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Some Of the countfy's legislators are
too busy fighting steam rollers to think
very seriously about battleships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

The coIored man who wants TO be bun
moose in good standing will have to move
north.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
Cool Summer UmdermuSlinS.

When had these undermun made sell at the moderate
garment did sight the fact that they
and consequently should be made with little
weight give and comfort Women will
appreciate efforts in this direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
General Ownership.

lis your theory making any practical
progress?"
"CnGuestionably." replied the socialist
Already umbrellas. lead pencils and
matches are regarded as common prop
erty.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
New White Linen
Direct French Importation.

We have lust importation of Handsome French
White quality has been repeatedly called for during
have been unable furnish This
importation was months and could only
direct France of have
disappointed now be fully supplied.
Now on sale i'm our Linen Department.
AS Inches Wide-75c and ST. 90 Yard.
floor Eleventh
Woodward 6 LOthrop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Every time a new dance is invented
plain pedestrianism seems more dignified
and desirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09
Womem's White Canvas High Shoes
With Rubber S0leS.

An excellent shoe for and general outing and sporting
especially we'll adapted the tennis players Made
quality white attractive lace model lines that
afford the comfort fit and generally pleasing
respect Finished with andewed hard white rubber sole
and low rubber heel
The promises fitting for nearly every foot.
$1,000 Pair.
Third floor emil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Corset Covers at Soc
Nainsook. crepe and cross
barred muslin. full front
and low round neck. vari-
ously trimmed with laces
and embroideries, beading
and ribbon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-09

Lawn Dressing Sacques a1I0 NImf0n0s AC DUG.
Dressing Sacques Kmonos OF plain materials and
figured styles low neck and loose
sleeves high closeng sleeves; belted
Third norE evenhs
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-22
Martyrs Arm Will Be Watched
With Greatest Avidity by
Correspondents.

Marty ~O'Toole-let's call him the
s22, 900 beauty just once and send II TO
the cannery--will be n of the most
talked about players in the National
League his year.
When O'Toole goes to Hot Springs
with Pittsburgh war correspondents
will begin filing stories, specializing
upon the condition of his salary arm;
later he will be mighty good or
horribly bad" Barney Dreyfuss Will
be a wise head or a poor guesser as
the spit baller succeeds or fails.
Any way you look at 1t, OToole is
sure to have an interesting time. Pno-
tographers will pose him for action
pictures: he will be worked for signed
stories for newspapers n probably
will be sought by the manufacturer or
a %carbonated summer drink for a rec
ommendation-one of those Il drinH
Bunkine (signed) Marty O'Toole."
things. ($100 check.
When the big rings closed their doors
last fall O'Toole's pitching arm was
being nursed as tenderly as the heir
apparent to q throne. 1t was kinked.
or rusty, or something like that, and
the outlook for a big 1919 season for
Pittsburgh's high-priced n was as
bright as a tunnel that bends in the
middle.
O'Toole, however, spent much of the
winter with bone-setters and muscle
manipulators, and reports his bread
winner working as smoothly as a press
agents flow of adjectives. The Pirate
Pippin has started training at his
t.-.x o~.,kl. Tf.o r.;~-Ia>. Nda,e
Martyrs favorite exercise is shovel
ing snow. AS the white and f1eecy
forms the foreground, background and
all the detail of South birmingham
scenery these days, the pride of the
O'Tooles a no trouble keeping busy.
Old residents say he can clean more
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-22
kurtZ Should
GiUe Douglass
Hard Battle
kimbaII and Young Fink Box in
Next Important
Bout.

Two local boys will furnish the big
bout of the weekly Troxler show at
the Central Institute tonight. Young
kurtz and Ben Douglass are to be the
principals.
Such a match has been boosted for
some time by friends of both men, but
1t was thought that Douglass was too
heavy for Kurtz. lie has shown that
he can get dow and Kurtz is ready to
meet him. Ii should be a bout worth
seeing.
Ranking next in Importance to the
big bout is the Paddy Kimball- Young
Fink semi-flnal. Kimball, who halls
from the %Ironbound district. is gaining
a reputation, but will meet a tough
customer in Fink.
Stanzo and Bright, both local boys,
who are well-known, will furnish an
other bout. The other settos bring to-
gether Young Forge and Voting How
ard, Kid Burge and Young Coyne. Kid
Smith and Young Turzey md Johnny
Byrne and Ed Battle.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-22
Charles KOrb Had l54 VIM
nings Out of $40
Mounts.

Charles Korb, the local jockey is
making his annual visit here, after a
successful season on the Austrian
turf. The little fellow declares that
last season was the most successful of
his career, for out Of $40 mounts he was
returned q winner 154 times. This
record has placed him third on the list
of prominent riders.
Korb has but one more year to ride
for Herr Won Moutner, of Vienna, Aus
tria, on his three-year contract with
the "King of Brewers He has already
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-22

1905, the year they won the worlds
championship.
That another real good pitcher ana a
third baseman will give the Orioles a
pennant-winner for 1912 is the opinion
of Morris Rath, the brilliant little in
felde drafted from Baltimore by the
Chicago White Sox. Rath is a JERSEY
boy.
Johnny Evers is spending the off
season in Troy framing up a new line
of abuse he will hurl at Hank O'Day
when the Cubs and Reds open the sea-
son. The Trojan has been longing for
a chance to deliver a real grafton to
Hank without being afraid of a sus-
pension and fine and thinks the COM
ing season will offer him his chance. :
Elsmond, Berton and Keefe are three
youngsters who are expected to prove
of great aid to the Reds during he
coming campaign. They were real
stars with Griffith's insists last wear.
Christy Mathewson is selling real
estate on Long Island and is said to
De as great a success In this line as on
the mound. If big Six continues to
improve the off season he will be able
to start a league of his own when
his pitching days are over.
0 the many selections made of tho
twenty greatest baseball players, not
one" says Billy Hamilton, the old Bos-
ton centre fielder. has named Martin
Bergen. the deceased Boston National