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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
"Aptitude and Probable Efficiency.

Secretary Daniels IS just no" eApiaiH-
ing why he made certain changes IN the
list of commissions in the Marine corps
RECENTLY published from the reports OF
the examining board before which the
applicants appeared 1t develops tnat
certain men were displaced from the
boards list whose marks had Deen
brought to high point by good ratinss
under the general head of aptitude and
probable efficiency while other men had
lost appointive ratings through 10"
marks under that head So the Secretary
took q hand and, as he explained, throw
ing the aptitude and probable EN-
cheney standard out of the back WIN
dow" he revised the markings and gave
commissions to four young men whom
the board had rejected. to replace four
who were recommended for appointment.
This matter is likely to cause consider
able discussion Eventually better sys-
tenn than that which is disclosed by the
Secretary's Intervention will be devised
for obtaining the best available men lot
Marine Corps appointment. II the apt
tude and probable efficiency standard
is to be discarded, the examinations
should be strictly academic. 1t 1t Is TO
be admitted at all. the judgment OF "hat
constitutes these qualities must be left
to a single authority, a board of ex-
aminers or the appointive official There
can be no mixing of estimates Oh such
q matter. Secretary Daniels argues, for
instance, that one man, seeking to rise
from the ranks, is 10 be rated high IN
aptitude and probable efficiency on
the score Of his experience, as against
a possible deficiency in scholastic attain
anents, while he insists that the fact tina!
certain other men .'bi,Sed'' at the Naval
Academy in certain studies should mol
operate to give them low ratings under
this general head 1t would seem tina;
the Secretary has not thrown the apt
1ude and probable efficiency test clear
out of the back window, inasmuch as ne
has used 1t TO bring the enlisted man s
markings up while disregarding it to the
advantage of the three "bilged' mid
6hipmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
The Cost of War.
From the Chicago Journal.


There will be bitter suffering in mil
lions of families Of Europe this winter.
Coarse food will give place to coarser,
belts will be frightened in place of meals,
rations will be shortened. and every
public and private agency Of relief will
be taxed to capacity to keep hardship
from becoming disaster. For more than
g. thousand million dollars of Europe s
liquid capital has been burned up in the
Balkan war, or has gone into unpro-
ductive increases Of armies already too
great for taxpayers to support The
coming hardships will press most heavily
on lands which felt the devastation of
war; Turkey, and Bulgaria, and the
fought-over regions of Thrace and Mace
donia. In the first named countries
defeat has added bitterness to privation.
and in Turkey the inchoate character of
society will increase the ills of poverty.
But, while these lands suffer worst, no
part Of Europe is wholly exempt. Fifty
thousand men are already out of work in
Berlin, and the authorities of that city
are expecting a repetition of the bread
riots of last year. Martial law prevails
over large districts in Austria and Rus
sia Workers in Italy are striking for a
living wage, and even in prosperous
France and Holland the pinch is felt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

known. lie mhy weneral,se. az other
democratic have done The exps~esien on
the subject at Baltimore vas hasy. &C.
cording to campaign requirements.
IL the President should take the other
course and 20 strJdght TO the point.
recommending a day for the ending OF
American control. and outlining the
terms Of withdrawal and our relations to
the new government. then Gov Harri-
sons reports will be cut out for him. He
will be obliged to follow his leader, or
return home.
The probability il that the more ex-
treme OF the F'iliptnos figuring on inde-
pendence for the islands will be disap-
pointed. The meaning they have attach
ed to the democratic triumph here last
year as respects their affairs Is mis-
taken one. It does not signify the I'M
mediate, or early. termination Of Ameri-
can control. Gov. Harrison will not be
in Manila for the purpose Of setting
things in order for an independent native
government to be established within the
next few years.
When this fact is discovered, the agi-
tators for independence may cause
trouble for Gov. Harrison. Having put
their own Interpretation on the Baltimore
platform and Gov. Harrisons appoint
ment under it, they may feel that they
have been deceived, and may act with
resentment
In that case it will be necessary to in
form them that the whole Philippine
question is beyond the power of the Pres
ident to settle, and that before Congress
oil fOr at par r
lean withdrawal from the islands, some
thing of a distinct issue will have to be
made in national campaign. The ma
jority of the American people have not
yet voted for scuttle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Thousands of New Swimmers.
rom the Philadelphia Inquirer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
1t is good to know, from the report of
the physical director Of the public schools,
that more than 1000 pupils of the schools
learned to swim during the present sum-
mer. Over 1000 boys and girls were given
lessons, and Of this number 46 per cent
were successful in learning how to take
care of themselves In the water. The in
struction was given at the fourteen swim
ming centers conducted by the board of
education in various parts Of the city. 1t
is reported that 3OS pupils passed the test
Of swimming twenty minutes at time,
using the breast stroke exclusively, and
that 319 pupils succeeded in swimming
ten minutes at time. The remainder of
those who mastered the art became eff
cient enough to help themselves in case
of accident. 1t was a commendable thing
for the board of education to establish
these swimming centers, and it is a cause
of qualification that they have been SO
successful In turning out swimmers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
The Tariff Conference.

The vote in the Senate on the tariff
bill approaches. Then will come the con-
ference between the two houses. VIII IL
he long or short? And which house will
obtain the greater number of conces-
sions?
Both the House and the Senate have
had the conference in view from the
start Tariff bills are shaped in that
way Some items some figures, are put
In for trading purposes. Margins for
trade are very important
Again it is OF interest TO so back
twenty years to the revision of the tarln
made by the democratic party under the
second Cleveland administration. Then,
as now, the democratic majority In the
Senate was small. Then. as now. the
Senate had made many changes In the
bill passed by the House Then. as now.
the bill was not entirely satisfactory TO
the democrats of either faction
The conference was protracted and DIT
ter There was strong pulling for the
bill i'm it's original House form William
/, Wilson and his friends insisted that
they had properly interpreted the tarlH
plank of the platform upon which MI.
Cleveland had stood in 1892, while Mr.
German and his friends were equally sure
that the amendments to the House Dill
they had made were demanded py party
and personal good faith.
Mr. Cleveland took the House side Oh
the controversy. and eXerted the 1nnuence
of the presidency in support of Mr. Will
son. But he entered the field too late,
and besides was empty handed. Mr..
German was strongly intrenched. and Mr..
Cleveland had no ammunition demanded
by the engagement. The bulk Of his pat
ronage had been used in the hght TO
secure the repeal Of the purchasing clause
of the so-called Sherman silver act. So
Mr. German won. 1t was the Dill as
amended by the Senate or nothing. and
the House in the end yielded.
The coming conference need be neither
protrac nor bitter. Why indeed,
should not Mr.. Wilson dominate the con-
ference situation as he has done the Sit
uations Ieadin, up to ii? He was early
in the field and his sack OF favors mas
been drawn upon but slightly. His am
munition chests are hea1ed h:sf.
Another point is tina. while they dlHer
as to certain classihcations and bcures,
Mr.. Underwood and Mr. simmons are noc
as far apart in tariff matters as were
Mr.. William L. Wilson and Mr. German
The West Virginian was in theory, and
anxious to be in practice, free trader,
while the Maryland senator vas frankly
a protectonist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

Black Sateen Petticoats, on straight
narrow lines, in various styles. Each.
$I.oo. $I.5o to $2.25.
Black Heatherbloom Petticoats. on
straight narrow lines, with tucked 1ounc-
ings Or with shirring and tucked f1ounce.
Each,
$I.5o, $I.75 and $2.25.
Flannel and Albatross Short Petticoats.
in white, with plain hem or ruf1e, or en-
broidery trimmed ruf{ie. Each.
$I!5o, $I.75 to $2.75.
Outing Flannel Short Petticoats. -oc
in plain pink or blue. Each...... Oo~
Muslin, Cambria and Nainsook Night
gowns, made high, We and square neck.
long and 4 sleeves; plain tucked or
embroidery trimmed Jokes: neck and
sleeves finished with embroid- S1oo
cry rufiie. Each. ........... -. %i'oo
Nainsook. Cross-barred Muslin and
Crepe Nightgowns, low. round or square
neck and short sleeves: lace and en-
broidSry trimmed: finished
with beading and ribbon. Each pl.CO
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
New Fall Sweaters
For Little Children.

fall styles being shown most complete
varied These servcab have place all
the chdens wardrobe Attractive comfortable anc Us
mothers will appreciate the opportunity r selection
sortments afford.
loren .om finished e with belts ST. aud
h "a isb bue collar $5 and
turn
finished nd T red tacs Se op $500 and
Aird Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
The Doleful Song.

Dat doleful song. Dat doleful song!
You hears it high an low.
De bullfrog wifi de greet big gong
Keeps boomin' deep an slow.
An somewhere in de branches hid,
Where leaves mus fade a<soon.
Dat misery-makin katydid
Keeps scoldin' at de moon.
De screech-owl walls jes' like its hear
Was broke fur good an all.
De old dog reckons he'll take part,
An lifts his grievin' call.
An not a one of 'em has found
A thing OATS really wrong.
Some folks jes' likes to hang around
An sing dat doleful song!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Governor General Harrison's Job.

I Governor General Harrison is leaving
aeoon for his post, and will assume his
duties next month The man he succeeds
mas made a fine record in office. and pos
eesses the good will of the Filipiros. He
would not have been disturbed had the
republicans won last year.
1t Is not likely that the Philippine ques-
seion will be reached in Congress until the
regular session II well advanced. More
pressing businees will come first.
This viii sive Gov. Harrison time to
Took about him. and form some notion Of
sthe actual situation. But In six months
ne can hardly get 50 thorough line on
affairs as will give to his views and
Recommendation about changes in ouz
Philippine policy great value hero
How the President Win treat the CUES
zion in his regular message TO Congress.
1er. later. In q special message q not DOW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Bulgaria's Extremity.
From the New York Sun

According to dispatch from Sofia, the
cabinet has decided to open negotiations
with Turkey, las 1t was believed that nc
other course would avert an invasion OF
Bulgaria by the Ottoman forces" The
country not being I'm condition to
fight" the feeling was that war must be
avoided at all costs. History has seldom
recorded such a decline in military pres
tige as has befallen Bulgaria since her
army, aided by Servian troops, captured
Adrianople literally at the point Of the
bayonet, q feat that was believed to be
impossible. The overwhelming defeat OF
the main Turkish army In one Of the
shortest and bloodiest campaigns of mod
ern times gave Bulgaria the reputation
of the dominant military power in the
Balkans. In an evil hour diplomacy ask
ed too much Of the victorious army
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

letter Of the state constitution. which
turns the ONCE over 10 the lieutenant
governor when the governor is impeached
-'accused'-have had bad effect upon
the minds OF those who are sympathetic
with him because Of the nature OF the
opposition to him. He should have asked
for a speedy trial. upon all the questions
raised. with no effort to limit the range
Of the inquiry. Such an invitation to ex'
anime his record and his conduct would
have strengthened him immensely with
the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
7. Rs Advice to Sulzer.

Col. Roosevelt's advice to Gov. Sulzer
is to take the earliest opportunity to
answer the charges against him. That
is sound. sensible counsel. and had 1t
been given earlier and followed promptly
Mr.. Sulzer would today be standing in
better light before the country. which is
potentially his friend because Of the
character Of his accusers. But Mr.. Sui
xer has dallfed In the denying Of tho
charges and has done what he could TO
thwart tho bringing Of them into the
appointed tribunal for decision. It cannot
b denied that hts demurrer to tho I'm.
parchment and his pessistsnoe IN holding
SO the once Of governor. 1despttothe plain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

Knitted Short Petticoats. in black
navy, gray and white. Each,
SI.oo, SI.25 and Sis.
Muslin, Cambria and Nainsook \
gowns. high or We neck, with
sleeves; low, round neck with
sleeves; embroidery trimmed.
GdSu. ......- neutrality-suspicious..
Muslin and Cambria Nightgowns,
or We neck and long sleeves; finished
plain rufhes or embroidery edge
GdcH ................
Outing Flannel Gowns, high necI
long sleeves; plain white and pink
blue and white striped effects.
Eacn. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
White Cambria Long Petticoats.
plain or embroidery
f1ounce. Each............../oS anu :
Muslin and Car 80 drawers. will
trimming, or embroide RUNE.
Cambria and Mai k Corset c,
low. round neck and full front, in
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
New House and Room Garment
inexpensive U7dergarn7ents for "a
School Girl and College Miss.

Eiderdown and Blanket Bath Robes in large variety
and figured effects and colorngs Some made high neck with
down collar long sleeves and cuffs Others. little low
neck and loose flowing sleeves Shown styles plainly
y trimmed with bands finished with tase at
lines.
$275, $3.50, $3.50 to 5000.
Crepe Long kmonos plain and figured effects and coor
Loose fitting styles and empire effects Plainly eabora
trimmed with satin wash silk bands others with PER-
bands
$Loo, SIPS, $I5o to S275.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
Supposition.

You are supposed to know all about
banking and currency, the tariff, the
Monroe doctrine and number of other
things. said the young woman.
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum; I'm
supposed to know these things. But for
tunately. l didn't have to pass any civil
service examination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

The directors Of the Newark, n. j.,
trust company whose cashier piled up
q total shortage Of $685. 600 feel that the
state examiners ought to have kept tab
on the books at least as closely as Tam
many kept tab on Mfr. Suffers campaign
accounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

The old wooden Pullman cars were un-
doubtedly much handsomer than the steel
coach. But modern instance recalls the
wise saw, handsome Is as handsome
does"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

The y. A. NJ. believes that lobbying is
r&he right of American citizenship. Still.
out of Difference to a somewhat irritated
state of public sentiment it might be
well to modify its methods and invent a
new name for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
White House Joys.
rom the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
It is a great thing to be a nations chief
executive. An Arkansas watermelon
weighing eighty-four pounds has just
been sent to President Wilson. and in a
few months he will receive q present of
a forty-eight-pound turkey from Rhode
Island.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Deduction.

THAT young statesman says he as
sumes to control only one vote and that
is his own
Controls his own VOTE repeated Miss
Cayenne thoughtfully: evidently UNI
married"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

The regular theatrical season may effect
a return of the spotlight from the haunts
of notoriety to the people who have q le-
climate need Of it in their business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

Aviator Pegoud is again demonstrating
that the safeguards surrounding the Pa
risian duel do not necessarily imply that
a Frenchman hesitates to risk his life for
glory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

For Harry Thaw to appear as an added
attraction at fairs might not be quite
dignified And yet it seems possible that
he might enjoy 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

John d. Rockefeller says that too much
time is wasted In holidays. 1t should be
remembered. In Mr.. Rockefeller's behalf.
that most physicians regard golf as
wholesome exercise and not waste Of
time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

There seems to be no reason why Uncle
Joe Cannon should not run for Congress
again. A man Of his ripening years
should not be expected to forego the GUS
toms of lifetime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

The New Ravens running schedule is
developing even more startling tendencies
to collapse than It's stock quotations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Strange Collection

The family album is book
Where any visitor may look
And see our grandsires decked with car
In curious clothes and startling hair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Transformation.

She had a peaches and cream com
plexion before she plunged into the surf.
And after?"
She looked like q dish of prunes."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

1t would be worth while to have 1t de-
cided once for all whether q writ of ha-
beas corpus can be used like a rain check.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

4 number of New York financiers insist
that banking, even IL 1t were conducted
wholly on selfish lines, would have moth
ing to gain by depressing the business
activities on which it depends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Philippine Facts.

ykom the st. Louis Globe-DemocrAt.
When q President stops talking about
speedy independence for the Philip
pines it IL e sign that NE has begun to
look into tho fa0tA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

There is no doubt that with William ii.
Taft the question of the selection OF
Judges has been one OF especial interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Cutting OF Munitions.

From the Detroit News.
While we must all approve the gov
eminent policy forbidding the export
of arms into Mexico. we may also won
der why 1T was not forbidden long ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

1t is stated that John Lind is not pop
uiar in Mexico Very few people are for
any great length of time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

Our Special Blend Colonial Coffee, &c
pound.
Walter Bakers Cocoa, n ID. can, zoe.
La Sevillana Olives. plain and stuffed
large bottle. special. 19c: 3 for 5Oc.
Naboth Brand Grape Juice, ct. bottle
Soc; 3 for 500. Special.
Colonial Ginger Ale, dozen, $1.00; case,
$3.50.
Clicquot Ginger Ale, dozen. $1.25.
Sheboygan Ginger Ale, dozen, $1.1O.
Imported Ginger Ale, dozen, $50.
(Rebate 15c dozen on empty bottles.)
FRESH
Crimes Golden Apples, peck. Co.,
Extra Fine California Peaches, dozen
35c.
sickei Pears (extra fancy tray, zoe.
Fifth floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

Burn the wreckage" Is not regarded as
an especially admirable motto for rail-
roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Bitter Criticism.

How did you know that Bliggins was
left an orphan at an early age?'
mo one with regular parents would be
allowed to learn to play the violin the
way he does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

Some people have way of telling you
to cheer up that sounds as If they were
willing to make a bet that you can't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

| Colonial Jams, all favors, jar, Csc;
| dozen, $2.75.
| Tip Tree Jams, imported, all havors.
| jar. 45c.
Pala Peaches, heavy syrup, can. 1Sc;
| dozen, 500.
Del Monte Peaches, can. 25c; dozen,
$285.
| Asparagus Tips in glass, extra large
| jar. 45c.
Blue Bell Tomatoes, can, 12c; dozen,
1925.
Independence Tomatoes, can, 1Oc; dozen.
$1.15.
FRUITS
| California Grape Fruit for Csc; dozen,
| coo.
Tokay Grapes, lb., 15c.
| Oranges, dozen, 40c to coo.
| Extra Fancy Lemons, dozen, 26c to soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05
Our Pure Food Department is
OFF Interest Now to the Returning
Housewife.

Choicest variety of the best selected foods the market at
fords exceptional the result of special purchasing
their best anticipation Of the early fall demand
enlargement of this department enables
advantage consideration and
fort than before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

ousiness oficr. I1th st. and Henusyivaaia A'eeue.
New York Office tribune Building:
Chicago Once: First National RanA BE 'dins.
European ONCE: > Regent ST. London kngiaai'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

Entered as saconti-cIass mail matter Mt the post
ofrs Washington. d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

rsvabir IN adv.nre-hv mail. pos'tse prepaid
psiIv Sunday rnr!rrieI. month. 6o c"nts
Daily. SUNDAY evreotcd. month. 20 cents
Saturday Star. 81 yrar: Sunday STAR s2.'o gear.
Evening star., 1913-06-14

FOR SALE
THESE HOMES ARE DIFFERENT
AND SUPERIOR TO HOMES YOE
HAVE INSPECTED. THEY SHOW
NEW IDEAS IN CONSTRUCTION
AND ARRANGEMENT
1343 TO 1855 SHEPHERD STREET.
The worth of these homes cannot be
emphasized too strongly. THEY ARE
THOROUGHLY CONSTRUCTED AND
DECORATED IN THE MOST AR
TlSTIC STYLE.
Six rooms. tiled bath and finished
attic; double flooring; quartered OAK:
concrete pOrches hot-water heat; large
yard to public alley; beautifully pa
pered; expensive gas fixtures.
Be sure and inspect these homes.
Take 18th ST. car to Shepherd ST.,
walk east one-half square.
Sample house. 1851 Shepherd st..
open for inspection.
FRANCIS A. BLUNDON.
TOT G. ST
Evening star., 1913-06-14
CHESAPEAKE BEACH PROPERTY.
REAL ESTATE LOANS.

MONEY To LOAN on -. 4. REAL ESTATE:
no delay.
FLOYD r.. DAVIS. 1th and s.w