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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

grievance to provide himself, at small ex-
pense and with no trouble or delay, with
a deadly weapon. The Districts law on
this subject is absolutely ineffective as
far as preventing crime goes. 1t is Of
Tense punishable by heavy fine or jail i'm
prisonment to carry concealed we2o-
on but 1t is not an offense TO buy a
weapon and it is not an offense for a
vendor to sell one without permit issued
by some established authority. Not until
ii becomes an offense not only to buy but
TO sell give weapon to a person who
has not been formally authorized to pro-
vide himself with one. whether he carries
it concealed Or not. will there be an
end to promiscuous personal armament
and consequent crime. And this should
not be merely a matter of municipal reg
ulation or Of state legislation. 1t should
be an interstate matter. so that it will
not be possible for the laws of one juris-
diction to be nullified by the slackness of
another. For example the District should
have at this time the benefit of the pro-
lection granted by statute forbidding
the vending or giving of deadly weapons
without court permits. and it should be
protected from the consequences of the
failure of Maryland and Virginia TO
enact similar laws in behalf of their own
citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Progressive or Keactionary!

Progressive New Zealand has neither
the initiative nor the recall Is New Tea
land on this account reactionary? Edi-
torial correspondence elsewhere in The
Star today discusses this question
The conclusion reached is that these de-
vices are not tests of genuine progress
tvism: and that the concept fostered
IN the recent presidential campaign of the
extensive scope of their application and
of their supreme usefulness and necessity
is greatly exaggerated.
The main function of these devices in
the United States is not to substitute di-
rect COVE rnment of the people for dis
credited representative government. but
to supplement representative government
and through the possibility or the threat
of their occa sional use to keep representa-
t.ves Legislative. executive and judicial
on their good behavior.
The vital national evil of today IS found
however, not So much in the unfaithfU
representative as in the apathetfc, neg
loctful individual voters. who constitute
the vast stay-at-home section of the cleo
torate: and no cure of the evils suffered
by the nation will be- effective unless il
stirs the civic conscience of the individ-
ual citizen and causes practically the
whole body Of Intelligent. conscientious
voters Ia vote both at primaries and al
the polls as often IS the Law permits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Lax Pistol Laws and Murder.

Some time ago Ncx York city was
gitcs the supposed benefit Of a new pistol
I2w Theoretically limiting tine possibility
o. seif-avn4ment for criminal PURPOSES.
A. q matter y: fact the Law has no. on
Grated with any decree Of satisfaction.
and pistol crimes have been 10 less nu-
rnerous than before Apparently the law is
heing ignored by vendors of deadly weap-
ors who sell their murierous goods with
ont check or question eren in New York
city. while the shops in Jersey city are
freely open 10 persons in search of weap-
ons Saturday night triple killing oc-
Cured. indicating the utter uselessness
Of the present system of pistol regulatio ion
Two Italians met in newly opened pool
room. and one dunned the Other for "a
dollar that was owing lin. The debtor
turned and snarled defiance. coupled
with threat To put a bullet through
the creditor. The latter left the place and
a few minutes later returned and waited
outside When the debtor appeared he
was shot down 4 policeman who ran to
.he scene was likewise shot and instantly
killed and second policeman was NOR
tally wounded. diving few hours later
The murderer escaped. Now the police
with two of their number dead. are highly
Indignant at the failure Of the law asains,
private arming.
This subject has been shamefLlly neg
Iected in the United States. There is nc
occasion for freedom OF gun purchasing in
this country today. and crime will con-
tinue to prevail at shocking rate as lon'
as II Is posSsbie for person who has Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Congress-.

Senator Bacon is right The length of
the session should he determined by the
necessities of public business. and not by
the personal desires and convenience OF
legislators
Why hurry? An extra session was prom
ised last year. and Congress is now in
action. Very properly. the tariff is the
first matter in hand. but is not the only
matter on the democratic card The Ral-
timore platform was not s.ngle-issue
deliverance.
The proposition to adjourn as soon as
the tariff has been disposed of rests in
the main on the fact that the currency
problem is put next to the tariff in pop
Liar speculation. and the contention that
Congress IS not prepared 20 take that
problem up at this time Better wait, it
IS urged. at least six months longer. and
tackle the currency in the early vigor of
the regular session.
But IS it necessary for Congress to so
straight from the tariff to the currency
Are there not other issues that might be
considered at this session" Maybe the At
torney General is ready With some suS-
gestions about additional trust legislation.
Maybe Secretary Lane has his views in
shape. about conservation. Maybe the
President has made some progress with
the Philippine question.
AS The Star pointed out yesterday il
only the tariff is handled at this session
the regular session will be, heavily loaded
and there will be a reason why that ses-
sion should not be too pYotracted. new
House is 20 he chosen next year and the
complexion of it will signify much. The
democrats must win in order to have
any heart or prospects for 1916. If they
lose their first appeal to the country
after revising the tariff they might as
Well order their graveclothes-
The sooner, then, they open their cam
paigns next year the better. and they
cannot open them until the congressional
session is ended. The record of that ses
sion added TO the record of this will make
the democratic platform for the Year.
Washington is no hotter in summer
than it should be to be in the fashion.
When the sun climbs high the penalty
s2irc in warm weather: and he fulhlls his
destiny whether in Washington or Osh-
kosh-whether weighted with the cares of
craftsmanship. or ing light as a sport
or pleasure-hunter.
AS for national legislators. they are
paid by the year. and are at the coLn-
,try's call whenever needed. All their
personal plans are. or should be, made
subject to the call of official duty. Now
that the congressional wheel is turning
it will be mistake to suspend opera
tons while there is grist ready.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Housekeeping Linens
At Especially Moderate Prices.

odd of Double
by Of T.
& Owden we offer them very low prices Sizes 3 sk and
yards long
One=third less than real worth.
Damask Cloths best quality double damask IN
good designs; sizes 214x21s yards
SA.75 and S5.75 each. Were S6.7S and Sz.75.
27nch Napkins, made by John S Brown Sons; -
inch size.
5000 dozen. Regularly $3.50.
100 Damask Napkins; fine quality by John 5
Brown Sons 22-nch size
Special price, $3.50 dozen.
Cloths and Napkins matcl-new showing
2x2H yards, $3.50 each-were S3.lS:
2x3 yards, $500 each S3.75
Napkins $500 the dozen.
Double Damask Scotch Pattern Cloths and Napkins
yards. = $500 2xa1z yards ssz5 eSs yards $3.50
22inch Napkins $500 s24inch Napkins $500
ascnd doc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Protection and Sugar.

Senator Ransdell speaks up for duty
on sugar. and makes out strong case
for the Louisiana Industry.
one may he convinced by his argument
that there should he duty on sugar. The
article is a good revenue producer. ana
tine Industry is worthy OF protection IL
Is certain too that but for the income
tax the Underwood bill would not pro-
pose free sugar at the end of three
years
But Mr. Ransdens position is too cir
cumscribed-too selfish. if You will-'o
command wide sympathy- He can see
only sugar. while there are other Things
worthy of his attention.
Sugar is not the only deserving Ameri-
can industry which complains of IN
fury through the schedule of the Under
wood hill. Eut il u the only one that
appeals To the Louisiana senator Give
him q duty on the product so dear TO MS
constituents and his objection to Mr.
Underwood's scheme will cease
Now protection as a principle ~ ma
tional II is cooperative. 1t rests upon
enlightened selfshness. as all successful
business does. All for one. and one for
all Tho mercy I 70 others show. that
mercy show 10 me" Sugar wants, and
claims To deserve. protection. And SO
sugar should he willing to vote for pro-
lection TO other deserving products.
\ Louisiana senator vino took broad
and logical view OF the question was the
late Samuel H. McEnery. He was a
sturdy champion OF sugar. and by his
course in the Senate when sugar inter
ests came up made himself exceedingly
popular at home. But what he asked
FOR sugar lie conceded to the worthy in
dustfies Of other states He voted for
protection without hesitation or apology
There can he no doubt about what Mr.
McEnerys position would be today if he
were alive and in commission. And il
alive he would undoubtedly be in COM
mission Largely because of his activity
IN behalf of sugar he was lnvinciole IN
Louisiana to the last. He would now
fight a fight in the Senate that would
count The close vote there would In
spire him 10 his best endeavors.
But Louisiana seeking only her own
welfare and indifferent to the welfare
of others. will be neither impressive nor
influential in the contest. The policy OF
: protection is bigger than sugar. big as IT
appears from the sugar point of view
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Dainty Etched
Flower Vases.

Low, deep vases of various
shapes. many entirely
new, with wide openings, SO
often needed for the small flow
ers-nasturtiums. violets, lilies OF
the valley. Quite an extensive
assortment. Of clear crystal
glass, cleverly etched in several
: floral designs Vases that
will perfectly harmonic with the
finest table decoration, vet very
moderately priced.
25c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
screens NAV be quickly completed
To Order Fittings for the
Summer Home.

Those desiring any following work should place mn1e-
date will be made before the need tor them
becomes strongly felt
Rust1ess Window and Door Screens, Sleeping
Porch Screens Awnings, Window Shades, Window
F1angings, Loose Covers for Furniture Draper1es
and Autos. Repairing Refimishimg and Upholster,
ing Furniture. Brass Beds and Metal Wares on AAi
Kinds Replated and Refimisfned. Draperies Taken
Down and Stored.
Let submit samples furnish. estimate Any application
will have immediate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

cents an hour in wages. which was re-
fused. So now they are enjoying a period
of rest with the possibility OF regaininG
their natural hair color. If the demand
for more wages was based purely on ar
tistic grounds there are some who would
disagree with its justice, conceiving that
perhaps the production of red hair with
out expense to the individual was not a
liability against the company. The cor
poration may ultimately solve this prob
lem by combining employment in the stills
to naturally red-headed men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Wayne e esesf Wardrobes
Keep. Clothes i'm Perfect Condition.

Wayne Paper Wardobe garments haIg
full length and without wrinkles conpresson thus they ready
immediately being
shape maintained and protected moths dirt
and all other evils that befal garments
especially during the months.
They close absolutely alright safeguard dress suits business
cloaks
Open gives ready and easy hooks and
hangers. They very durable lasting for years.
Priced from Soc to ST. so each.
In various sizes and shapes for garments.
special sizes for protecting Blankets
Curtains Drapere Ask o them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
An Object of Attention.

Il suppose your family Will go away
for the summer"
Yes replied the man in the alpaca
coat.
And you
'Oh, III have nice time. too. I'm
the one who will sit quietly at home
and look at the pretty pictures on the
post cards"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Chance for Woman Voter.

From the Springfield Republican.
II is time for the woman voters OF Cali
fornia to begin using their sweet influence
for peace If the country succeeds in re-
tanning friendly relations with Japan 1t
will not have California to thank. No
one of course. could blame the woman
voters for conditions that began long be-
fore they came into politics. But there
is the evil and there Is the ballot; the
duty to put quietus on reckless dema-
gogues is plain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Aids to Greatness,

He was indeed
A lucky man.
He did not plead
And plot and plan
And try to fix
Affairs OF state.
He did not mix
In fierce debate.
Yet he has climbed
To lofty fame.
Full oft is chimed
His favored name
In songs of praise
Which to the sky
The crowd will raise
AS he goes by.
A simple thing
Will often cause
The world to sing
And start applause.
In every place
Men must admire
His bearded face
And neat attire.
Clothes cannot change
fhe man, tbs true,
But whiskerS strange
Quite often do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Masters and Bosses,

Why do YOU give so much attention
to pictures"
Well. replied Mr.. Cassius CheX. in
accommodating my fortune ! have come
more or less into contact with legisla-
ton. | like TO spend some time among
the old masters in art TO get my mind
off the fresh bosses in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHHANDER JOHNSON.
The Use of New Stories.

81 have two new stories said the
musical comedian.
Are YOU going To tell them to the
audience"
Certainly not. An audience doesn' t
want to be worried with new stories.
What / want them for is to- tell to the
managers to keep them good-natured.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
On Her Course.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
". ]. B. told the California legislature
that he must hurry home as he was need
Cd al Washington, but the helm of the
Ship of State seems to be pretty steady
in the hands of Prof. Moore. so that even
the President can take a couple OF days
on without worry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Summer Suspicion.

Once more do we suspect certain
bluff
When weather news were striving
to secure.
Since no thermometer seems tall
enough
| To do full justice to the temperature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Closely Occupied.

That man is always kicking"
What about?''
He doesn't know. He kicks SO much
he doesn't leave himself time to find.
out what his real grievances are"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

sEin order to avoid DELAYS account ~
personal absence. letters TO THE STAR should
not he addressed TO any Individual connected
with the Office. but simply Ia THE STAR or 10
the Editorial or business Department according
10 tenor purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Decorated
Covered Pitchers.

The desirability of Covered
Pitchers for summer use camo.
be realized BY those unfamilia'
with their convenience. Thr
cover fits closely, affording full
protection to. the contents. As
sorted sizes and decorations.
45c to 65c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Texas Pull.

EUSIOH
Texas has no end of pull with the
new administration. Witness the Post
master General, the tariff on goats and
the girl whose picture Is to be on the
new paper money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

DIR. Osler continues to gain scientific
honors for work OF which the public
knows but little and to be popularity
known for something he did not say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

Some of the observations % Prof w
IL Taft on current events likely to
sound like observations he neglected 10
make during the summer of 1917.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Metal=f
Window Screens.

Nav be used ON the outside of
the window or underneath in the
regular way. They will not warp,
stick or bind. and are as easily
adjusted in damp weather as in
dry. Strong, durable, black ia
PANIED metal frames filled with
black wire cloth of splendid
quality.
1S inches high, extend to 23 inches. .3Oc
"A inches high, extend to 80 inches. >. 4Oc
~ inches high, extend to 81 inches. :. 45c
30 inches high. extend to 81 inches. :. SOC
80 inches high, extend to 43 inches. SOC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

English courts decline 10 Keep divorce
proceedings secret. This may be in the
Interests Of justice. bat il is rough on the
general reading ublic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

Tic Evening Star. with the Sunday morn ing
,5itfon Is delivered by carriers within the city
Of ~ cents per month: daily only. IS cents per
month. sunday only 30 cents per month. Orders
nav he sent by mail. telephone Main 24fo
Collection Is made by carrier al the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

The horse show sets noble example
to the base bail game In its freedom from
quarrels with the umpire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

II viii require genius on the part of
California To evolve a system which will
permit any one of the states To play a
lone hand in d!plcHacS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
New lmd1VlQua
Salt Dips.

Special attention is asked TO 4
showing of Salt Dips which We
consider unusually appropriate 70
summer use. The dips are !:
glass, encased in a silver plate.
pierced frame. Dainty, casil
cleaned and reasonably priced.
SI.5o dozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

The present tendency is to encourage
everybody to have little piece of ground
for gardening purposes; that is. every
body except the Japanese
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

Mexican announcements as To terfnina-
TIN - hostiiities display the same old
n3auana characteristics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
}Quaff Deeply of Juno Mate
You'll Smack Your Lips,
Smile and Live Longer.

\ Mr.. Holmes has established an interna
\tonai reputation one of the most Travelled
I md also ~ the most observing men OF
the age. His opinion of Juno Mate Is in cx
fact accord with practically every notable
physician in Europe. England and America
for they all agree that Juno Mate is far supe
rior in every way Ia coffee. tea even chloe
}o:ate as health giving, energy sus. ainin;
beverage.
\ For centuries this has been the national
(drink of South American countries. IL you
}aave travelled in Brazil. Chile Paraguay.
} Argentine ar any neighboring country you Will
trememher this the one universal beverage.
(irUnk in great preference TO coffee or tea.
wen in the cofea-producing districts.
( Juno Mate pronounced mat-tayl has now
(heen brought 10 the United States. and from
the hearty welcome it has received bids fair
to become the most popular drink of the age.
\ Not made drink. hut one of Natures
greatest gifts to man. Specially grown s.
Of South America. II will than take
the place of coffee or tea with your meal
but don't think of II AS being OF the
numerous so-called coffee substitutes"
{ Sold in two sizes ny nearly all good grocers
PC the half pound and 5Dc the pound
\ If Won wish TO first try before you buy send
rs your name and address postal card,
and mention the nafIne of YOUR grocer, and
will mail you free trial package of Juno
)Mate and All interesting booklet.
Address Rerndt & Co. Sole Distributors.
W. s. A.. los Hopkins place. Baltimore. Md.
SOLD BY ALL LEADING GRoCERs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

The japanese have never been quite
the same since they achieved such re-
markable success in war with Russia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

China is nov realizing how much easier
1t is to start new republic than to keep
ii going.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

Another year Of big crops should per-
NIT a certain amount of economic unrest
without any interference with prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

Business once 18th ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue
Now York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building
European Once Regent St. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
GuntOWu.

From the Pittsburgh Gaxette-Times.
In the matter of gun play New York
is the most dangerous frontier town in
the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

The Thaw case has been peculiarly con-
spicuous in helping lawyers to the kind
of fame which does not endure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

" J. Rry az lsas an opportunity to take
~ complications quite as difficult as those
which produced tho Is to | formula
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
a Red-Haired Strike.

Strikes are started for peculiar causes
at times. They have been based on the
language used by foremen, and on the
conditions under which lunches are eaten
and the furnishing of rest rooms in
factories But the most remarkable strike
cause of recent record is that noted in the
case Of the still cleaners at a great oil
works in Baltimore. These men are COM
PEELED , 20 into the stills at high tenn
,:O.a..4r ciaaU tho
consequence % a .,uio I.
turned red in all shades from salmoE
brick TO the richest auburn. They came
to the conclusion that some compensation
VAS due them for this change in hirsute
tone and asked for an increase of two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

Freedom of speech III London or any
where else does not imply the privilege
Of breaking plate glass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

r1vahln IN aivance-hv mall. postage '-ersc
paiiv Sunday included one month, 80 cents
Daily Sunday excepted. one mon:f. - cents
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday ST. - W year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

Entered as second-class mall matter at the post
Office at Washington ID. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Vmd0riZe YOUR Porch.
A DELIGHTFULLY."- cool, PORCH FOR LIVING PURPOSES
BY DAY AND AN IDEAL SLF-EPIN(1 PORCH BY NIGHT.

Porches never occupied such an
important place in the home as
now; they were never so carefully
furnished and prepared to make
them the ideal part Of the home,
day and night. for work or play.
rest or recreation.
Nudor Porch Shades have force
fully influenced this attention,
showing the possibilities of COM
fort and pleasure the porch af-
fords when properly fitted.
Vudor Porch Shades give per-
feet finish and an air of homeli-
ness to the porch that is very at
tractive. They make the porch a
place every one will seek during
the hot, sultry DAYS of summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06
Screen Doors,
Stock Sizes

We have in stock large show
ing of Screen Doors, ready ior
use. The frames are of attractive
smoothly planed hardwood, var
nished in natural finish; wire
cloth is strong and durable.
Sizes 2.6x66 it.. 2Sx6S it, 2.Sx7 it.
2 1Ox8. 10 IT. and Ski #
SIPS and $2.25.
Size 3.4x7.3 TT
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

New Shapes and Sizes i'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-06

In selecting the Furniture for the home interior
porch undecided which they should
choose To Willow Furniture will