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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
London and New York.

rom the New York World.
London has reached stage when the
growth of population has nearly come to
an end, says report to the county
council on the decline in taxable values.
For almost one hundred years London
had grown in population more steadily,
though less rapidly, than New York. av-
eraging about 20 per cent increase in each
decade. But In 1901 the increase dropped
sharply to : per cent. and in 1911 in the
county of London there was a slight de-
crease, instead of the predicted increase
of per cent. The International Whit
aker. an English almanac. places New
York, with 4,77O.OO0 population, at the
head of the largest cities in the world"
London second with 4.323.OOO Both are
round numbers from the census of 1910
1911. If the decline has been constant
London has now about 100000 inhab b.
tants. New York. If its rate of growth
remained the same, would have by May
5.2J0,OOo souls. 1t Is credited by the
World Almanac with 5,173.O64 January 1.
There is more than 65OOOO margin in ia
vor of the American city.
Metropolitan London had in 1o.l 1862
963 inhabitants. which may have in
creased to 100000, considerably more
than metropolitan New York can claim
but growth Slackens in the whole region.
Many old houses are unfit to live in and
have been vacated. Large central areas
are cleared for public buildings and for
trade. The London county council has
erected homes for thousands of working
men outside the city: and London does
not take to skyscraping apartment
houses. With reduced pressure OF popu-
lation, rents fall. and with them values.
Like London. New York must some day
yield to decreasing growth percentage.
but there is no sign of 1t yet. The per-
centage of growth was higher in 1910
than i'm 1900. higher in 100 than in 1S.W.
higher in 1870 than in 1880; higher in 1880
than in 1870. And If New York were as
populous London In proportion to the
nation. its metropolitan area would num-
Der 100000 souls. The younger city
still has room to grow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
What Are You Reading?
e Philadelphia Telegraph.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
In your survey of today's paper YOU
will probably find the story of a murder
a suicide. divorce. defalcation. bit
of political trickery, a business failure
and many other major and minor evil
dences of the seamy side of life.
The recital of these things may seem
such twice-told tale of misery that you
may be tempted to throw down the pa
per in disgust as a chronicle of depressing
disas ter You may jump to the conclusion
that. if the world is not growing worse,
at least il is not growing much better.
This will be very natural conclusion,
but 1t will also be very one-sided one.
The same issue will probably tell you of
a deed of personal heroism, of great
public benefactiOn. Of piece of remedial
legislation. of a brave effort at self-im-
provement. of a notable dedication of a
life to some high purpose. of the fulfill
ment of some unselfsh ideal, of a con-
spicuous example of conquest over a
grievous handicap. of some release from
some bad habit.
All these items are news, the Legitimate
record Of humanitys doings. Cultivate
a sense of proportion in reading about
them. Examine their relative importance
and effects before you jump to any con-
ciusiOn. i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
A Lofty Character.

From tho Galveston News.
cur idea OF a lofty character Is one who
can Si.I0ke q bad cigar and not hate the
famous HIn il is named after.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
The Usual Way.
From Puck.

rom IHfk.
When man doesn't KNOW just what
to say he generally says II anyhow-and
then regrets IL. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
An Enlarging Galaxy.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
The '.former Yale foot ball stars are
becomiTss smore numerous than the
.F'iorod1 ra" sextet.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Julia Murdock Says Marceline and
His Circus Are the Best That Ever

Miss Seabert comes Marceline, and af-
ter he has been on the stage just .
minute everybody knows why he b
called the worlds greatest clown.
What can one say about this funny
little Spaniard that has not already
been said? OF all the funny tricks
ever seen in ciowndom. Marceline Il
master. think the funniest thing he
does Is to fall over himself, as he does
hundred times during the afternoon
His futile attempts to help the stage
hands when they are arranging. the
acts are funny. too. and his acrobatic
feats are as laush-provokins az they
are meant to be.
There fs little girl who looks about
nineteen. who has the muscles Of \
prize fighter, and the grace of fawn.
She is billed as Mighty Mite Moo Rec.
and what she can't do on q trapexe
has never been done She only weighs
ninetJ-six pounds. bit the muscles OF
her shoulders and arms are as weIl
developed as OF any male athlete. Her
contribution TO the program ID one
Of the sensations Of the performances.
kinzo. q japanese juxgier, has an act
that appeals to the old and young
alike. He does some wonderful things
with Japanese umbrellas, plates. tables,
lamps. and boxes. and does II SO easily
isn't :
Torell's dogs and ponies, which seem
gifted with almost human intelligence.
furnish more laughs. and when Bessie.
the buckins mule. is brought out and
two or three boys from the audience
try to ride her. there is a regular riot
of fun. Glason." the automatic man.
who viii neither come to life or oe
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Has An Features Of white Top
With Exception Of Lemon
ade, Peanuts, and Seats.

taken apart mystifias the youngsters.
and then came the three Martins. ac-
robats Of remarkable originality.
There ID . dancing number. in which
Mons Sundberg and Mile. Renee who
have been delighting London audiences
for several years, give several unique
foreign dances. ending with the Amer
lean tango. . remarkably graceful ex-
ploitation Of this popular dance. The
Arizonas, two young men Of athletic
build. who have been featured with the
Renz European circus do some dam
gerous balancing acts ON the trapeze,
and then the bin closes with more
horsebaek riding by Miss Seabert. In
company with the Seabert family.
Don't miss the Marceline circus II
there are children in the family, and
don't miD Il anyway. becAuse II ID .
mighty interesting Entertainment. and
novel a. wen. It takes YOU hack to the
days when you were kid yourself. and
10 . guaranteed cure for all forms Of
the blues. But II you really want TO
enjoy the circus to tho limit. gather uD
. bunch Of youngsters, your own or
some neighborss kids, and take them
along. It will be worth the price OF
admission just to hear their Rurgies OF
delight and watch their faces. even X
you don't care for circus yourself.
JULIA MURDOCH
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
FOR TIMES WOMEN WHO WANT TO KNOW
What Is Seen in The Shops;

M. Brookes woman's Store. at 1loe
G street, dealing in all woman's outer
garments and petticoats, Is having fts
autumn opening with all of the Other
fall inauguration ceremonies. Few
women are we'll acquainted with the
policy Of this store and realize that II
supports one Of the largest waist de.
partments in the city. Coat suits
evening gowns, and dresses for busi.
ness and afternoon wear are included
in the stock.
Dressy blouses in all of the latest fall
models, net lace, crepe, and charmeuse.
also a few blouses in semi-tailored
styles, are on the first floor. All styles
and colors Of silk petticoats for both
street and evening wear are also to be
found in this section.
a suit of royal purple velvet trimmed
with marten Is one of the most at
tractive dressy costumes In the suit de-
partment. The skirt is edged with the
marten fur, and is draped at the side.
while the coat. made in cutaway effect,
and has both cuffs and collar Of the
marten. A small brocaded vest Is set
with a row of small buttons which con.
tain every touch of color seen In the
whole costume.
A mahogany matlasse coat in pos
tilion effect Is combined with a skirt
of broadcloth of the same color in a
suit model of very fetching lines.
Coats and furs on the top floor are
In every style. A feature of this stock
are the short sealskin box coats lined
with rich satin. Leopard skin models
are in this same department. Sport
coats. the very latest white chinchilla
models, are forty inches long.
1.-THE Juliet" the little shop at el5
G. street. which deals principally in un-
trimmed hats and feathers, although II
supports very attractive trimmed hat
department, is In its clement.
Almost every model which is seen in
any of the stores. Is trimmed with an
outstanding decoration in feathers. This
makes . demand upon those vsry
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Columbia Manager
Back From Trip Abroad

Back from six weeks, tour of
France. Germany, Austria Hungary,
and Switzerland, Fred Berger, man.
ager Of the Columbia Theater, reports
that rag time" rules the musical
tkeaters there and an inferior grade
Of plays, the drama houses.
On -his way back, he stopped in New
York city and made arrangements
with Werba & Luescher to have first
rights on all their plays for stock pro-
duction next summer. His bookings
for the winter are the biggest the CO.
lumbia has ever had. Her. Little
Highness.' comic opera. will. open
TIE season next week. and will be fol-
lowed by ''The Master Mind" drama.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
For The Times Children
Just Before It's Bedtime
TOMMY fuckers FIND

OMMY TUCKER stood with q
crowd Of other children on the
dusty station platform. There
were a dozen boys, all in blue
uniforms. and the same number Of
girls in blue dresses with white sailor
hats. For the City Orphan Asylum was
going to the country on a trip.
Tommy was not a handsome lad.
Tommy was thin and wiry He had big
eyes with pleading look. but his keen
face had very intelligent expression
far beyond his years. For Tommy was
fond of reading and studying about all
he saw. especially in regard to rocks
and other things found IN the country.
After a ride Of three hours Tommy
and several other boys reached sta
ton at which they alighted. and were
met by farmer with a big wagon
drawn by mules. Then came a long
drive uu hills and down into valleys.
past fields of waving grain and through
deep, cool woods that seemed like .
fairy dream.
At the farm Tommy was delighted.
But he soon grew accustomed to the
life and began to wander about In the
fields, seeking strange rocks. And had
quite a bag Of them Of all coiors ana
kinds he collected.
Tommy Is going to build himself a
house." the other boys langningly said.
But Tommy kept at his work. The far
mer, whose name was Edwards, grew
interested and would help the lad. 80
they got to be great friends. Mr.. Ed
wards told Tommy about ~his troubles.
how he was afraid that he would soon
have to give up his place for q debt.
".The farm is a good one in spots.
Mr.. Edwards said to the boy one Day
as they wondered about the fields look
ing for Interesting rocks. But most OF
the land Is no good for crops and hard
to work. 1t seems to be nothing but
stone"
The next day Tommy went fishing
and was caught in a big storm. When
he saw the dark clouds gathering he
ran for home. but before he reached
the house the rain broke over him In
torrents So the boy ran into what
looked like a natural cave In a stony
hill. Here he sat for some time watch
ing the rain pour over the cliff above
him. The cave was large and full OF
dry bits Of wood. ....
II guess 1 will build a fire and get
dry" said Tommy to himself. So he
piled the sticks up and lighted them.
then, making a bed OF leaves. he lay
down. Being tired. he fell asleep, and
by the time he awoke the storm was
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

products Of which this shop makes a
speciality.
Ostrich plumes. the fast disappearing
paradise. and an infinite number of
made effects are on display In great
numbers. Black is the reigning color
in feathers. The woman who does not
like to wear bird feathers can comfort
herself with something which looks Just
like them but which Is an imitation,
as the price and the materials If care
fully inspected will reveal The Poca-
hontas harness is regular Indian
headpiece Of imitation paradise, in
black. The harness is slipped over the
crown Of the hat and forms its sole
trimming.
Butterflies. question marks, and any
novelty in the way Of a feather NAV he
had at this shop. The array of trimmed
hats Is very attractive. while the tables
Of untrimmed models coupled with the
trimming near at hand Is a termination
to the woman who is fond of trimming
her own hats.
Preparations for school do not mean
the mother or the father wishes the child
to take an interest in the work which
take an interest in the work which
must be done at home. materials for
writing and working should be pro-
vided the stationery store in F street
In the middle OF the 1900 block. on the
north side Of the street. has every con-
ceivable kind Of pencil. paper, ink,
globes. etc An attractive room. fitted
up to use as study for the child and
provided with new and alluring utensils
will do much toward ENCOURAGING
study. Globes of the world are %
cents; composition books are from :
cents to 20 cents; lead pencils are -
cents a dozen. while large writing pads,
ruled, size by II inches, are cents
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

Mrs. ]. ]. Russell. wife Of Congress-
making series of visits in the West,
has now gone to her home in Charles.
ton. where she will be Joined shortly by
Mr.. RUSSELL
-
Miss Cornelia s. Adds is at the Shore.
ham Hotel before opening her house in
Connecticut avenue for the winter.
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A large fashionable party attended
the wedding of Miss Margaret L. War
ner, only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. de
We're II. Warner, of Bridgeport, Conn.,.
and John Field. of Washington, yester-
day afternoon at the historic Congre-
gational Church at Greenfield Hills.
The Rev. Edgar H. Olmstead. pastor Of
the church, and the Rev. DR.. Henry
Hallam Tweedy. of Yale Divinity
School, officiated. "-
The church was adorned for the oc-
cision with flowers and palms.
The bride, who was escorted and
given in marriage by her father, wore
a wedding gown OF soft white satin
trimmed with rare old rose point lace,
which belonged to her grandmother.
Her tulle veil was arranged with orange
blossoms and she carried a shower
bouquet of orchids and lilies of the val
ley.
Miss Dorothy DeLoss, of Bridgeport,
was maid Of honor and the bridesmaids
were Miss lucia Field. of Washington.
sister of the bridegroom; Miss Helen
Kelly. of Staten Island, Miss Alice Orr,
Of. Pittsburgh. Pa; Miss Betty Glenn
ents. Of Bay City, Mich; Miss Mary
Cutler, of New York, and Miss Bar
bara Waldo. of Bridgeport.
F. F. Randolph, of Baltimore. was
Mr.. Fields best man, and the urshers
were j. 3. Fitzpatrick, of New York;
W.. c. Miller. Of Washington; z. B.
Morris, of Philadelphia; E. o. KiseIer,
Of Denver; Fred Daily. Of Ann Harbor,
and Hugh Porter, of Bridgeport, all Of
whom were classmates of Mr.. Field at
Yale University.
Mr.. Field, who was one of the finest
athletes during his college days at
Yale, also won fame in Washington
before. during his high school days.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

over and the moon shining brightly. So
he set out for home.
The next morning he and Mr.. Ed
wards went to explore the cave Tom
had found. They walked about It and
admired its size and dryness. But as
they were coming out Tommy picked
up from the ground where the fire had
burned a bit Of rock-it was burned.
not black. but INTO a soft. beautiful
white.
"Oh! Mr.. Edwards. look at thisr' ex-
claimed Tommy. See how this stone
has changed by the fire, I think 1t Is
limestone from its lookS'
Il guess you are right, Tom" replied
Mr.. Edwards, eagerly. "and II you are,
this stone IL very valuable
IT should think So" returned Tommy
''You have q fortune right here on your
farm. fortune better than big crops -
30 the farmer went of to town at
once and brought out man who under
stood such matters. Within a week
Mr.. Edwards had sold a part of his
stone for a big sum and the rest was
placed In charge Of a large company,
which was to work the stone. burn it
and sell the limestone in the market,
Tommy" said Mr.. Edwards one
night just before the boys were to
leave for the city, you are a bright
lad. You found my fortune-wilI. you
stay with me, look after the business
and be my SOM
OF course. Tommy accepted. and that
is the reason that Tommy Tucker never
came back to town, but stayed to work
in the rich md he had made. And 4
very happy Tommy 1t was that lived in
the big house on the farm and called
Mr.. Edwards by the name Of father.
Tomorrow's story: THE Giants
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
President and Aide Expected to
Play Golf At Club Links Todav
Son Of Secretary Daniels Goes
to Begin His Studies at
Tome Institute.

Josephus Daniels. jr., son of the Sec
retary of the Navy, went to Port De-
posit, Nd. this afternoon to enter Tome
Institute, where he will be a student
this year.
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Congressman Peter G. Gerry of New
York and Mrs. Gerry have purchased
the Farwell place at Warwick. R. l..
which will be their summer home.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
Mrs. McKenna ConvaIescent.

A noticeable change for the better
is found in the condition of Mrs. Joseph
II. McKenna, wife of Associate Justice
McKenna, who is a patient in Provi-
dence Hospital. Mrs. Mckenna sub
mitted to an operation for appendicitis
last Friday.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

Makes Sad Gay. Virginia Theater. To-
day. The Oath Of Stephen Huller."
The Washington times., 1913-09-24
LOCAL MENTION,

House Wiring and Wiring Supplies.
Electric Webster. III 9th.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

Mrs. Robert L. Owen and Miss Doro-
ihy Owen. wife and daughter of Sena-
tor Owen. Of Oklahoma. have arrived in
washington and are spending a few
Gays at the Grafton before settling in
their home for the winter.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

Miss Amelia Alexander, of Harvard
street, Is visiting relatives in Boston.
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

Tomorrow's story: The Giants
Castle"
The Washington times., 1913-09-24

Mrs. Charles Kaufman who has been
spending the past few months at the
Rudolf. Atlantic City. returned yester-
day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18

WHEN you ant to pu- your bust. ness ur1ort ...~ Dubiic. there Is nO nis -dium retLer than through tne adYertlA ms columns >nt -as SuiIetiHA
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
THE FARMER AND THE BANK. Why Ranl<s Should Be the Farmers
 Friend.
By F. ". KEMMERER,

%
 Prof. Finance, Princeton University.
 The national banking. system was established when artificial fertilizer and expensive machinery were not used and farming was financed on cash basis while the attitude of the farmer toward the bank credit could be expressed in the famous dictum of Louis XIV. Credit supports agricul ture as cords support the hanged" But In the last fifty years there have been great changes. Tine necessity ot conserving the fertility of soil Is now fck, and expenditure for artificial fertilizer doubled from 1880 to 1899, and more than doubled from 1899 Ito 1910 Much expensive machinery is required for efficient work and small larns must be enlarged to useSn properly, This calls for credit-short and long time credit.
 Therefore the fermersis dependent on national banks, which represent about half our banking capital He needs mortgage credit for increasing his farm, buying equipment and making improvements. but he finds the law does not permit national banks to grant him such credit. The kind of se- curity he is able to give for long or short time loans-name1y, land--na- tonal banks are not allowed to accept. The reason Is. deposits of national banks are payable on demand. and inOfl93Se loans are not qulCk aSS6LSl This is true, but not all true, for cap- tai liabilities of national banks amounting toe $2.00Q, coo, 900 are not demand liabilities. Nor is It nee essary to deny to national banks, with their deposits of SS00,0GD, 100000; not demands depo
 the privilege enjoyed by savings banks on similar deposits or requiring sixty days notice for wtldrawal Not one state denies Ato banks with state charters privi!ege lof making loans on real estate, and Over $30D0 900 900 of such loans are outstan nding and the per cent of annual losses Is t1ivyial If national banks in rural districts could lend some capital and savings deposits on real estate many millions now otherwise used would be kept to enlarge the profits of American farm CTS. In nearly every other country bank credit, especially bananote circu- lation expands 10 meet the needs of the crop mo%ing times. and contracts after those needs subside There is no such responsiveness in the United States the result being crop demands depletc sbank reserves, forcing interest up just when farmers need to borrow, ard the resulting frightened money of the crop moving reriod tends to de- press prices of siaple farm commodi- ties when farpers are marketingN their crops.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-18
HOW TO MAKE HENS LAY.
Their Care And Feed.
By F. KNEELAND,
Aer.eulturist and Farmer


 With eggs selling at 50 cents a dozen, the poultry raisers who can per euace their hens to get briskly to work and add to the weight of the egg crate are the ones who are going to add to their bank account
 The early matched bullets and the hens that were helped through their molt by feeding them hnseed meal and plenty of meat scraps are the ones to encourage and push along If the poultry house is not provided with at least one open window. covered with a muslin curtain, take out a window sash and put a curtain form in it's place Cover the floor with dry earth or sand about six inches, sprea ding over it six inches of straw, meadow and sprinkle with dry earth or fine coal ashes, but NEVER wood ashes. as they release the ammonia in the drop pings
 Keep a good supply Of sharp grit charcoal and oyster shells before the birds constantly. and all feed<fnust be clean and free from sOurness. Never ignder1eed hens. for they never get too fat to lay; they EATEN because they DON'T LAY 4 hen should have enough to sustain her and sufficient surplus to convert into eggs There are two methods Of feeding-the dry and the wet mash. For the owner of a small fsoclS caring for his own birds, the cooked mash Is good The grains used are lhe same for both mixtures. the difference beng when wet mash is ready table scraps are added and The whole cooked F pouring on enough hoiling Wazer To make a. nice crumbly mash Then spread a sack over the bucket ana leave it to cook for the evening meal. Dry mash is safer where hired labor is depended on as there is danger Of it's souring and up- setting the birds digestion Feed this in hOppers. where access may be had 10 it ali day. The following mixture is excellent for either mash. Wheat bran loo pounds: wheat n1iddlings. TOO pounds. gluten meal, 100 pounds. coFnmeai, 100 pounds, ground oats. 100 pounds: animal meal, 100 pounds For scratch feed in the litter use: Wheat, 60 pounds: cracked corn, 50 pounds; heavy oats, 40 pounds: bar le.. 20 poaInds;s buckwheat,. 10 pounds: Kaffir corn, 10 pounds: course beef scraps. 10 pounds. This is fed in proportion of one quart to ten birds