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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
MILLIONS IN BAD DEBTS.
Furniture Dealers Who Sell on In
stallments Lose Heavily.

NEW YORK. July 3O.-The installment
furniture dealers of the United States
are in convention here today to form
national association, one of the objects
of which will be to keep track of unde-
sirabie customers. Raphael Levy of Phil
adelphia, who is presiding at the conven-
ton. asserted that the Ave thousand mer-
chants who do the bulk of the INSTALL
ment furniture business in this country
lose from ten to twenty millions OF dol
lars a year as the result of the skip
ping habit" Of customers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
A Physicians Report ON
tuberculosis Medicine

Have used Eckman's Alternative In sew
eral cases Of tubercular glands of the
neck. with excellent results every time
In one case Ii cost me $50. for the girl
was put on II only until she could ar
range TO lie operated. and In a short time
an operation was not needed. ] suppose
your records just as fine as of old.
You know my faith in it,
Original Of physicians letter on fle.)
EckmaDs Alternative Is effective In other
forms. Read what Mrs. Garvin says.
Idaho Falls. Idaho.
Gentlemen: I have gained twenty-five
pounds since last February and my baby
is In perfect health. She is now four
months old. ! do not cough or raise any
thing at all | believe my lung trouble
is cured
tSigned AfidaviD MRS. NJ. H. GARyIN.
Eckman's Alternative Is effective in Brop-
chitis. Asthma Hay Fever Throat and
Lung Troubles. and In upbuilding the sys-
TEN. Does not contain poisons, opiates
or habit forming drugs For sale by
O'Donnclrs Drug Store and other leading
druggists. Ask for booklet telling OF re-
coveries and write to Eckman Laborat tory,
Philadelphia Pa, for additional evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

AS result Of the reports presented re-
garding the falling off of trade pronts III
trimmed hats the advisory board or the
Eastern Millinery Association lately has
sent out letter to all of its members
urging them to trim their hats more elab-
orately For the last three years the
millinery trade has been growing less
profitable because of the simplif1ed hat
trimmings. The profits in this trade al
WAYS have come largely from the trim
med hats. With the present styles al
most any woman can buy hat, place
some little "stick-up" ornament where
she likes 1t best and the hat is trimmed.
Even when the hat is purchased from
the store to be worn as 1t Is the profits
are small, because there is SO little on It,
The women often pay as much for their
hats as before. In fact, the cost Of hats
to the consumer is steadily increasing,
but 1t is not the milliner who profits by
it, The bare hats themselves are more
expensive 1t is claimed that the manu-
facturers make more profit than formerly,
although this holds good only with GER
tain classes of hats. The prices are
charged for exclusive shapes, which cost
more to produce, because they are not
manufactured In large quantities from the
same block. There never have been SO
many handmade hats as during the pres
ent season. and while these are high In
price to the woman who has to buy them,
they really do not represent a large profit
to any one. The braid from which they
are made Is expensive. and the girl who
makes them usually Is paid by the day,
and II requires a considerable amount of
time to make one hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
Women in Office.

Popular knowledge about employees
of the government at Washington is
mostly confined TO the man workers.
This makes the article by Francis
John Dyer I'm our next Sunday Maya
zine unusually interesting: for he de-
votes IL to the women. How they live
and work and their devotion TO their
jobs are remarkable examples of faith
fulness And some OF them get very
high salaries in the most difficult ana
technical positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
Suggested for Governor.

Mr.. Washburn had been several times
suggested by his friends as candidate
for the govcrnorship of Minnesota, and
in 1900 was the choice of the delegation
from that state at the national republican
convention for the nomination for Vice
President
Mr.. Washburn was married on April 49,
1859, to Miss Elizabeth NJ. Muzzy, daugh-
ter Of Franklin Muzzy, president of the
state senate Of Maine. He served as
president of the Universalist national
convention. and for many years was SUI
perintendent of Sunday school. He was
a generous benefactor of many religious
and philanthropic enterprises,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
Table Shows Water Waste.

Tables are given to show the average
consumption and waste OF water per
twenty-four hours by years from 1874 to
date. The average daily consumption
for 1912 was 81 $50 900 gallons, as COM
pared with an average daily consumption
for 1911 Of 90. Csc, coo. and an average
daily consumption for 1910 of 20. 600
gallons. The average per capita daily
consumption for 1912, based on popula-
with an average per capita consumption
of 173 gallons for 1910 and 1911. The
maximum amount Of water pumped to
the filters for twenty-four hours during
the fiscal year 1912 was S2.72o,OoO gal
Ions. 1t is stated that the capacity Of
the aqueduct Is limited TO an average
daily consumption and waste OF about
100000 gallons. That limit was reach
ed in the calendar year 1905 for the only
time in the history OF the aqueduct. :,
Since then the highest point reached
was daily consumption Of about 1900
600 gallons in the year 1907. During 1912
the daily consumption reached as high
as 100000, but the average daily con-
sumption for the year 1912 was slightly
less than 100000 gallons. The approx
mate safe annual average a day Of the
aqueducts under existing conditions is
stated by Col. Langfitt at about 65.OO0-
600 gallons.
Col. Langitt recommends that the old
bridge across Rock creek at Pennsyl-
yania avenue and the old mains leading
from the Georgetown reservoir to the city
be transferred to the Jurisdiction of the
District Commissioners He says that
the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge is no
longer an integral part Of the aqueduct
system, but is maintained solely for city
traffic. He says that the bridge is en-
tirely too narrow for the present traffic.
the driveway being about seventeen feet
wide, causing a congestion of traffic at
that point. He advocates the widening
of the bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
SUGAR FRAUDS SETTLED
Nearly $4,000 Paid to Gov
eminent by Refiners In
voIved at Philadelphia.

Alleged sugar frauds at Philadelphia,
under investigation by Secretary of the
Treasury MacVeagh and Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham for the last year. have
been settled by the payment of nearly a
States government by the sugar refining
was made by the Treasury Department
yesterday.
The announcement included a statement
that an exhaustive examination by the
government and two grand juries failed
to show evidence to justify the belief that
officers or directors of the sugar COM
panies or higher officials of the customs
service participated in the alleged frauds
or that government weighers had been
bribed.
THE frauds" the Treasury Depart
ment's statement declared, ARE to be &C
counted for largely because discipline was
lax, making 1t possible for refinery en-
ployes to get the better of the government
agents"
The losses to the government, accord
ing to the statement, were caused for
the most part by the shortweiShing of
imported raw sugars and by illegal col
lections Of drawbacks upon expectations
of sirupS.
Statement Summarizes Settlements.
The statement summarizes the settle
ments as follows:
THE w. j. McCahan Sugar Refining
Company has paid the sum of 100000.
The Franklin Sugar Refining Company, In
settlement of the claims both against
itself and against Spreckels Sugar Re-
lining Company-both companies having
been operated virtually as one under the
control of the so-called 'trust'-has paid
the sum Of s134,3s6.29. and. in addition,
has caused the government to be released
from liabilities arising from excess col
lections Of countervailing duties on sugar
imported at Philadelphia and New York.
amounting to about $4,000
The investigation covered period of
seventeen years going back to the re-
imposition Of duty on raw sugar by the
Wilson act in 1904. and resulted in the
institution Of many customs reforms.
Investigation of alleged sugar frauds
at New York and New Orleans are APP
preaching conclusion. These constitute
the final act of the nationwide inquiry
that resulted in the revelations of abuses
In sugar importations at New York sew
eral years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
Improvements to Aqueduct.

Various improvements were made dur
ing the past year to the aqueduct and its
accessories, including the installation of
a cast iron tube through Cabin John
Bridge to prevent leakage. the lining of
certain portions OF the conduit, where 1t
passed through the native rock. the re-
modelling of the Georgetown reservoir to
adapt 1t to the preliminary treatment of
water, extensive repairs to the Conduit
road. and the improvement OF Mcmillan
Park. where the filtration plant and the
Washington city reservoir are located.
Concrete boundary stones were set
along the lines Of the government prop
critics near the Great Falls, and eleven
concrete mile posts were set on the Con-
duit road from the District line to Great
Falls
Col Langfitt says that the turbidity
Of the river water was exceedingly
high throughput the year and exceeded
1000 twenty-six times. 1900 eighteen
times and 1000 ten times during the
year. with the usual accompaniment
Of high bacterial content. BY excluding
the water from the system as long as
possible by closing the intake gates
and by the application OF coagulent. 1t
was possible, he says. to prevent the
turbidity of the filtered water exceed
ing four.
He adds that the water furnished
the city may be considered to have
been excellent throughout the year
since the average bacterial content was
only thtrty-five per cubic centimeters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
mobile craze has had an important Geo.
nomic bear
Aufnmohile Craze ing up n
mi linery.
Has Economic Bearing. peon,e buy

automobiles on such slender purses that
the investment calls forth rigid economy
in other expenditures. Millinery always
has been governed largely by the state or
the family finances, and it is therefore the
first luxury to be reduced. The automo-
bile does not require fine hats. In fact.
they are rather a disadvantage. as cheap
hats, scarfs and wells serve as head COW
ering, and the average woman takes
more pleasure in an automobile spin than
in displaying an elaborate hat to her
friends. OF course, for the woman who
does not have to consider economy there
are numerous elaborate little hats shown
especially designed for automobiling. and
the ugly helmet and cap affected by the
feminine autoSt couple of years ago is
no longer to be seen.
The newest thing is collapslole auto
hat that may be turned inside out when
desired II is a small affair, cross be-
tween a poke bonnet and turban IN ap-
pearance.
When the wearer is driving along the
city streets or desires to pay visits. it Is
dainty little bonnet prettily trimmed
with lace and perhaps tiny flower or
two. If she is taking cross country
ride or going shopping. or II shower
comes up, the hat Is simply turned inslos
out. II then presents the strictly tailored
effect having for trimming a bow or
other ornament made in most cases from
the straw braid like the hat Itself. Inc
economy Of hat that can De SO reauhy
transformed has been especially nouee
able during the present season when SO
MANY small, close-fitting head coverings
have been in demand.
~
One Of the noteworthy features of the
current STYLES in hats is that there are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
Clearance Sale of
Summer Furniture.

provide fall lines OF Furniture now begin
ming to arrive close OFT all remaining pieces
W OF Summer and reduced with TINS
end in view. -,
Reed Wicker Old Hickory and other makes IN Chars labe
Swings settee Benches Rockers and pieces Tor practical use snu
point of quality and make ,
Add to the this wo1ness the reductions have
placed upon pieces you determine for yourself the at
tractiveness of the offering.
The reductions are about o1e=thlrd,
i'm some instances more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

''Moora ballyma. by DIR. Ralph ST
John Perry. a stirring tale Of war and
revenge on the Guinea coast in Africa,
in our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
FOR WATER METERS
Col. Langfitt Favors Their Use
in Federal Buildings.
INSTALLATION is URGED
Engineer Officer, in Report, Says It
Would Obviate Increasing Supply.
SHOWS DAILY CONSUMPTION
Table Compares Amount of Water
Used in the District From
1874 to Date.
SHOWS DAILY CONSUMPTION

Col. L.angftt. the engineer officer in
charge Of the District water supply sys-
tenn, in his latest annual report just sub
mitted to Gen. Bixby, chief OF engineers,
again advocates the installation Of meters
in the District and submits an estimate
for continuing the installation of meters
on all federal services during the fiscal
year 1914.
THE necessity for the prompt installa-
ton Of meters he says, lis explained in
the report on Increasing the water sup
ply in the District Of Columbia The
finding in this report that a new aque-
duct was not necessary was based on the
assumption, among others. that metering
OF all services in the District Of Column
bia would be Immediately provided for.
While the work done by the engineer
department OF the District of Columbia
to detect and prevent the waste of water
Is highly commendable and the results
accomplished are exceptional, a study OF
the consumption of water in the Dis
has led the officer in charge to conclude
that the necessity for the general and
complete installation Of meters is still
very urgent. not only to remove the ne
5000, 900 for the construction of a new
aqueduct. but also to remove the POSSIBLE
ity of the consumption of water exceed
ing the maximum capacity of the aque-
duct, which Is still likely to happen in
case Of the recurrence of a period Of
cold weather similar to that of the Win
ter of 19O4-5.
An installation of meters made i'm
mediately may postpone for several years
the need for the construction of a new
aqueduct. 1t is understood that the
District engineer department proposes to
carry on vigorously the work of installa
ton OF meters on private services. 1t
would appear that the general govern
ment should lead in this matter. So far
but nine public buildings and reservations
have heen DrOx-ided for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
Clever Women
Fix Over Their Hats.

STYLES. There are many economic advan-
tages in the variety of this years hats.
For instance, one woman was able 10
make two hats from one large black one
Of last season. With bow OF ribbon
she transformed the crown into chic
poke bonnet for morning wear. then
made flower garden crown in Its place.
refined the brim with a soft color, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

~ HIS original and
having first possibilities for the al-he-year
~ outdoor sleeping apartment and mastered the of making
have up standard that has steadily increased
popularity widely recognized
never been surpassed
Made of weight L. s kakicolored sail
duck fiber feopped nonustng spring.
of frame heavily reinforced the supporting ropes
adjusted each bears equal proportion OF weight TO
dust dirt accommodating and rendering the uncany
and injurious health covering permanently fastened bur
lis slip removable whenever
Complete with hosting puleys and tackle. SZ2.OO
Without hosting puleys and tackle $3.50
Fourhf Tenhs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
By Frederic J. Haskin.

the result was suitable for any occasion
requiring more elaborate chapeau.
There has been great craze for all
sorts of handmade trimming to the ex-
cluson OF the factory products. The how-
ers most In vogue during the past year
frequently have been made in the shops
where the hats were sold at retail. They
are expensive because they require the
time Of skilled workwomen to make
them. Lately several New York manu-
facturers have undertaken to produce
the ribbon flowers in their factories, and
almost Immediately the price dropped.
Now they can be bought in the ten-cent
stores, and my lady exclusive must
promptly select other ornaments for her
hat.
A feature of the millinery trade this
year is known as the tailored hat, trim
med with a
Millinery Feature wing cock
Is the Tailored Hat. " SHINE.
made either of the material OF the hat
itself or Of some contrasting material.
These are trim and neat in appearance.
but lack the attractive beauty of the
elaborate flower and feather creations
which they rival. One objection to the
flower-trimmed hat Of the past has been
that the flowers so soon faded in the
light. This year the manufacturers have
overcome this difficulty. They have dis
covered a way to make flowers fadeless
by using certain chemical process that
makes all colOrs fast. This Is a very
valuable discovery to the economist in
dress, for every year flowers that have
been perfectly good save for their faded
color have had to be discarded. This
economy to the buyer. however, will
probably prove the reverse to the manu-
facturer, as 1t will greatly lessen the
demand for artificial flowers.
There has been steady decrease for
the last three years in the number Of
flowers imported. The French flower
makers complain loudly of the falling off
Of the American flower trade. which
dropped from 3O,000,OOO francs in 1910 to
100000 in 1911. This is not entirely due
to the simpiified trimming, but also to
the improved trade developments which
make it possible to produce artificial
flowers in America that rival those of
France in beauty and quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30
Mannish Design
Is in High Favor,

women. The mannish hat is in high FAVOR
with many women, and il increases In
numbers each year. Some milliners creoit
IT to the influence of the woman Suffrage
movement Whatever the cause, there Is
no disputing the fact that the aero!-
sha ped hat which some women wear. add
ing. perhaps, a little ''stick-up on one
side. could be worn equally well by her
husband if the ''stick-up' were omitted
The real suffragist hats in the shape worn
by the women in the great Suffrage
parade in New York last May varied a
little from the derby style in being pulled
down more In front. One nrm In New
York furnished no less than l2,Go mats
OF this style for the parade, and IL IS
likely that with the numerous other SUI
frage parades contemplated in other cites
this style will be universally adopted.
Whether or not the similarity in style
between men and womcn's hats is respt n
sible for it. cannot he determined. but the
fact remains that growing number oil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

stores are handling hats for both sexes,
and doing IL successfully. too.
One of the most prominent of these MIL
linery shops is I'm ST. Louis. and q hus-
band and wife can go there together and
each purchase a complete outfit OF hats
of all descriptions. from an imported
model to a straw sailor for the ladv and
a Panama to an opera hat for the gentle
man. Several other dealers in mems
hats in the western cities are contemplate
ing putting in line of women's MILL
merry during the coming season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

The headwear OF men is becoming
almost as varied in it's styles and ma
teriais as is
Headweer Of Men that Of wo-
Is Becoming Varied. year the
number OF models increases. Not only
women. but men as well, call into serv-
ice the products OF every part OF the
world TO crafty their vanity.
During the present season each we'll
equipped store dealing in mems hats
had to have panamas from Ecuador
and Porto Rico, sennits and yeddos
from Japan, milans and ieghorns from
Italy. split braids from China. bang
koks from Siam. manilas from the
Philippines. javas from Borneo. macii-
naws from Canada and dunstabies
from England. in addition TO the felt
and fabric hats which come from
France and Germany and our own
country; The styles. sizes and shapes
in which these hats for men are made
and trimmed arc varied as their
origin. and the time when a man had
just one or two simple hats TO choose
omy in hats affected by many men is
I'm the adjustable hat band. Some men
have a dozen hat bands for single
hat. They change them TO match their
neckties or for other reasons. College
men like to wear their college colors
their hats and when ns eo sa
there Is a demand for hat bands for the
believers i'm each team.
At a recent exhibit in hygiene. held
I'm Dresden. Germany. the results were
given of some tests made as TO the
relatives advantages in temperature OF
the different kinds of mems hats worn
during warm weather. The panama
was registered at "a degrees. the straw
hat at 7S degrees. the soft wool felt
at Sc degrees. the silk hat at 50 de-
the Yachting cap at 9s degrees. These
tests were made partially with a view
forms of certain classes of police ON
GERS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

The headwear OF men is becoming
almost as varied in its styles and ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

Milliners generally agree that the auto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

Every season the clever woman who
wishes to economic fixes over her last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-30

one of the noteworthy features of the
current styles in hats is that there are
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