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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
Official Cleanup Week.

Formal designation by the H.str.ict
Commissioners of the period from >Anril
IL TO ~. inclusive. as city-cleaDInR
week makes certain the co-ops ration OF
all the possible forces for the correction
OF insanitary conditions In the city OF
Washington. Between now and the 14th
preparations are to be made to enlist all
the civic organizations and to arouse the
interest Of individual citizens Every
part OF the District is to be covered SO
that at the close of the 10Th of April
Washington will be cleaner than eve
before in its history.
But Washington must remain clean. 1t
must not DC permitted to lapse int }
sloyenliness and to Disregard the laws of
decency and sanitation immed .ately after
the close of the week. The knowledge
derived by the District authorities re-
sardinS the maintenance Of dirty PAGES
must DE put 10 good use in the ins.stence
that those responsible not only ciean up
Immediately. biuesp hereafter preserve a
state of sanitation.
IL is hoped that by virtue CT these -.
nuGi periods of city cleaning the resi-
dents of Washington will be-tEained to a
more scrupulous observance Of the hea tn
laws and more practical respect for ap-
pearances. A clean city Is not necessa
rily one that looks clean on the surface
There may be great securing OF the
fronts. with much dirt within. Washing
ton might completely eradicate the pape-
scraps nuisance. now the cause of SO
much unsightliness, and yet lie an exceed
ins1y dirty city in respect to the effect
upon the public health. But the external
cleanliness Is Nevertheless a good Azn. a
fair index of the degree CT regard felt
for the sanitary rules. and II will be a
most gratifying evidence of disposition
toward thorough cleanliness in all re-
CARDS and all parts of the city IL out
wardly Washington is scrubbed and raked
TO the point of perfect order during the
week OF April 1i19.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25

young people and so enforce it's laws
that vicious conditions will be elm
mated, II will not question the source
of any assistance that may be render
ed 1t wants to train the children SO
they will recognize their own dangers
and learn to avoid them. 1t wants to
reduce the temptations that are spread
In their path. 1t wants to establish
steadily ascending standard of personal
morals. 1t wants to enforce it's sump-
tuary laws with such wise thorough
ness that it will become the most tenn
perate and the best behayed and the
most healthful city in the cantry.
President Wilson is new to the study
of local conditions. Perhaps he has
not yet begun to examine them at ALL
engrossed as he has been during these
first few days of his. administration
with national affairs of the greatest
Importance. But the time will come
when he must look into these matters
of strictly local and yet by force of ex-
ample of national significance. He will
soon need to select District Commits
sioners and members of the excise
board, and by virtue of their selection
to reorganize the District administra-
ton. Upon the character of the men
whom he chooses for these posts will
largely depend the moral character of
the city during the next few years
The present Commissioners have been
Handicapped by inadequate laws and
are still handicapped by an insufficient
force of police. Now the law regulat-
ing the excise situation has been Inn
proved while the police force remains
at the same size. Whether the new
board of commissioners and the newly
created board of excise can correct evil
conditions that prevail Is to be deter
mined But the President himself and
those he names to administer the affairs
of the District may rest assured that
there is pronounced sentiment m Wash
ington in favor of law enforcement In al:
respects and under all cond lions and a
desire for general and a continuously
advancing Improvement in the public
morals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
Mr.. Wilson and the Tariff.

Forewarned is forearmed. Mr.. Wilson
has evidently been studying the expert
ence of Mr.. Cleveland twenty years ago.
and that of Mr.. Taft four years ago. with
the tariff question His session of three
hours with Mr.. Underwood last night is
full OF suggestion.
Mr. Cleveland entered the fight for re-
vision I'm his second term little late.
His democratic opponents in Congress
had matters in hand before he was aware
of their full purpose. Then he could only
protest and denounce. But Mr.. German
and his friends cared nothing for Mr..
Cleveland's Indignation, which they knew
TO be impotent. How much might have
been done to make the revision conform
to Mr.. Clevelands desires had the White
House influence been exerted earlier is
q question, but the Clevelandites regretted
the delay.
Critics of Mr.. Taft have charged that he
was not active as he should have been
while the Payne bill was on the stocks.
He was not unaware of what was going
on. and some of the work did not meet
his wishes. But he hesitated about bring
Ing pressure TO bear on coordinate
branch of the government respecting the
matter of taxation When the Payne bill
reached him he saw, and pointed out, de-
fects in 1t. But he had to sign, or veto.
OF withhold his hand and permit the bill
to become a law without his signature.
He would not veto, because he would not
throw himself athwart the pathway of
the great majority of his party. IRE
would not dodge. because he was not so
constituted. So he signed.
Unlike Mr.. Cleveland. Mr.. Wilson is off
at the tap of the drum. He is in confer
ference with the congressional leaders
before their plan Of revision is made pub.
lie. He is getting line on their pur-
poses in time TO influence them
Will he prove unlike Mr. Taft also?
viii he insist on his views on all points
where there Is a difference between them
and the views of the congressional lead
ers? VIII his leadership take that su-
preme form? He does not set I'D for
an expert as to classifieations or rates
but he does offer himself as an exponent
Of the general democratic proposition of
a revenue tariff
such an assertion OF supreme leadership
VIII. IL made, cause a furry. CONGRESS-
IL sensitive. and at times has shown it.
self pugnacious. Taxation il the great
est power it exercises. and while the
PRESIDENT has say in the business. first
In the way OF recommendation, and then
In that of the veto held in reserve. he
must tread warily, or find himself on
ticklish groune
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
The Pay of Ambassadors.

From the New York Sun.
Mr.. William r. McCombs has declined
the French mission because, among other
reasons, the expense of maintaining the
dignity of the post was beyond his means.
Fifteen years ago the compensation of
the ambassador to France was the same
as 1t is today, $17, 500 In the meantime
the cost of living has almost doubled. No
American can hold his own or make re-
spectacle appearance in the, diplomatic
corps in Paris on such sum. II he does
not possess an ample private fortune he
cannot even make both ends meet. Does
his country expect him 20 borrow the diff
ference between the salary and the cost
of his establishment and return home
burdened with debt? In the last ten
years the pay of members of Congress
has been increased - per cent They
voted the addition themselves. but allow
ed ambassadors to serve their country at
the old fixed remuneration of 800
Thus it has happened that only rich men
could afford to accept an appointment
from the President. and to find man of
merit and worth who had "a private for
tune and was willing to spend the whole
or a part of his income in representing
the United States was a problem not
easily solved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
Safety and Speed.

However careful the pedestrians may
become in the streets of Washington
there will be no lcssening OF the re-
sponsibili:y which rests upon chauffeurs
and drivers and motormen and no
siackening In the demand for the en-
forcement of the speed laws. The
movement for the training of children
to be careful in the streets and for
teaching certain lessons of caution on
the part OF all people is not designed
to clear the streets for the scorchers.
On the contrary, it is demanded that
along with the exercise of greater care
on the part of pedestrians there skaI be
OF motors and wagons, street cars and
cycles.
The street railway companies are CO.
operating in the present endeavor to
arouse u keener appreciation OF the
need of care in the streets on the part
of the. people. They should at the same
tine require their motormen and their
conductors to be themselves conscientious
in the observance of the regulations. The
other night a street car struck a horse
and wagon on eth street, and SO great
was the speed OF the car at the tine that
the vehicle " as pushed Hity IeSt from the
point Of impact after the emergency
brakes were applied. Undoubtedly
cars are speeded constantly at illegal
rates. Motor cars are also sent through
the streets too fast and around the cor
ners beyond the speed permitted by the
rules. Even il the people do learn to
be careful and children are trained to
use the streets cautiously and the traffic
regulations are strictly enforced as to
pedestrians there will continue to be
accidents il excessive speeds are per-
mitted, If chauffeurs and drivers turn
corners improperly and if in other re-
spects the rules are broken by those in
charge of dangerous Vehicles.
The movement for greater safety in
the streets OF Washington should be
continued along the lines OF mutual
endeavof< and the Stars interest will
be directed to this end, not merely TO
make the children more careful and to
impress upon adults as well the neces-
Sity OF greater caution, but to hold
motormen and chauffeurs and drivers
Ind cyclists to strict accounta bility
in the matter OF their observance of
The regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
Window Shades,

In the making of shades we partieularize
Our service to an extent that is appreciated BY
every one giving due recognition to work ,oi
deserving merit.
The finest shade materials obtainable are
here. Especially do we wish to emphasize
the wearing qualities of Empire Handmade
Cambria Shade Cloth; this will not fade ,or
crack. In addition, we display complete
stock of Empire Handmade Oil Opaque and
John King & Sons Scotch Hollands.
Guaranteed Improved Spring Rollers serve
as mountings and are much more satisfactory
for the reason that they roll up or down
smoothly and with case and rapidity, and are
under perfect control
All shades are finished at the bottom with
herringbone stitch that positively will not cut
out or ravel, and silk pulls are secured to
the shade by patent eyelet
Window Shades for the home, apartment
houses, Office buildings and store windows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
RmstIess Window and
Door Screens.

We advise the placing of orders at once for
Screens. Let few warm days come and
their need will be evident. Orders placed
now will be executed and reserved until de-
livery is desired
The materials, the manner of making and
the workmanship result in the superior quail
ty always manifesting itself in our Screens.
Our Imperial Bronze Rustless Wire Net
ting is fine mesh that will keep out the
small insects and pests, as we'll as flies and
mosquitoes.
Selected Dried White Pine or Solid Oak
Frames finished natural or to match the
woodwork; the wire is secured in these
frames by Our improved lockstrip method
firmly catching and holding each strand
eliminating bullying and sagging; common
and undesirable failing in most screens.
We make speciality of fitting easement
windows and windows of unusual proportions.
SLEEPING PORCHES SCREENED !,
WITH REMOVABLE PANELS.
screen Doors specially constructed to conform to
style of house door. =,
have no superior. :,
Models gladly shown: estimates upon application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
L0grolling.

There will be no loSroi.Ing in the COM
ing session OYER tariff revision No? The
announcement will add to popular inter-
est in the proceedings. Every body will
want to see that trick turned
Defined by Webster 10 !ogroll is ito
help another in expectation or consid-
Grafton Of help from him to carry q point
or scheme, especially in matters of leg
islative action"
But what about the warning that demo-
cratic senators and representatives must
help along the Presidents scheme of
counter? An invitation to logrelI? If
not, why not? II not, what?
And what about the warning to House
democrats that they must support the
tariff scheme, or suffer i'm their commit
tee assignments? An invitation TO log
roll? If not, why not" If not. whata
Here is iogrolling before the debate be-
gins: before Congress meets; before the
details OF the p, esident's tariff scheme
are known. Why. then, decry and pro-
scribe the practice for later day: If
the President and Mr. Underwood may
play the game. why not others?
4 tariff constructed upon the principle
OF protection, and changed to suit
changed condiuons-now high, now low,
as the common welfare suggests-means
benefit for all. This section Is interested
directly in one thing. That section is in
terested di ectly in another thing. And
so on. Each section is interested directly
In something. All, indirectly, are inter-
ested in many things.
When their senator's and representatives
meet therefore. TO adjust the tariff TO new
conditions, the main proposition Of the
sections always is not to injure any
worthy and deserving thing. but remem-
Der and provide for all such. Would 1t
profit New York TO help break down an
Industry of California. or California an
Industry OF New York? Would II proft
Massachusetts, to help send Louisiana to
the wall. or Louisiana, Massachusetts:
These questions answer themselves.
What more natural then, than for the
legislators of one section to confer with
those of another about what may be
characterized as the common defense:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
The Morals of Washington

Washington will be glad to become
a model moral city and welcomes all
the assistance that can be given in the
effort TO make II such. But Ii does
not altogether relish the thought OF
being selected for treatment by a vice
commission or any other body of cit
liens as being especially in need o.
such attention. For In truth Wash
inston Is not particularly immoral. nor
is il conspicuously slack In It's OBJ
servance OF the rules of righteousness
Washington wants TO be model city
i'll all respects. It wants to have the
best municipal equipment and the best
environment and the best and most
wholesome atmosphere OF any COM
nfurity in the world. Ii has now the
markings OF such city, and it IS glad
TO receive the help of any one who
can in the least degree contribute to-
ward this end. If ID can SO educate It's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
New CretOnneS and
Other Materials.

Cretonnes-A vast stock of beautiful effects Is
display, embracing both the
imported and domestic makes and designs In be-
wilderlng of colors The rich dark effects are
much used the bright ones. Cretonnes
suitable for draperies of all kinds-for slip covers
upholstery work and the various other uses which
they adapted Many distinctive patterns that
will appeal to the artistic The domestic pat
terms this season unusually attractive, among
them many copies of the imported which cannot be
detected from the original but much lower
priced
Domestic Cretonnes, yard 25c SOC, &c. 40c soc
Imported Cretonnes. 31-inch. yard
Soc, S5c soc, 75c and up
Imported Cretonnes. 5o-inch. yard
s1.50. 50 20 to s.. 80
Voile s.
Scrims and Marquisettes, in dainty border designs
several attractive patterns in fine assortment
OF colors; they make soft, airy draperies
Special showing at 35c yard.
Others at 16c, 25c and 6Oc yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
Inner Significance.

l like to sing of blossoms and l like tc
sing of bees
AS a rough and-ready singer ought tc
do:
l like to sing of little birds that MARBLE
in the trees,
And of the fow'rets, yellow, white OF
blue.
But the thought that most delights me,
very seldom ] express
When l lift my more or less exultant
tune.
It's a subtle, soft impression stealing
through my consciousness
That we're soing TO have circus pref
ty soon.
OH, the sunshine on the river and the
cloudlet in the sky
And the blooming that is scattered from
the trees
Are things OF beauty in themselves as
they go drifting by.
Yet things of deep significance for me.
Each joy is but a promise of the greater
bliss to come.
1 see ring of savdust in the moon
And the breeze brings far-off echoes of
the brass band and the drum
Cause there's going to be a circus pref
ty soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
Wayne Cedared Bags;
inexpensive Moth
Insurance.

Putting garments, draperies or
bedclothes into Wayne Cedared
Bags assures them safety not
only from moths, but also from
injurious elements-dust, dirt,
smoke, etc.
Wayne Cedared Bags are made In sew
eral different sizes and shapes for ac-
commOdating various apparel and arti-
Giles; each bag is built for some specific
purpose. and is fitted with hangers so as
to let the contents hang naturally; thus
every garment retains its shape, and Is
instantly available for use Immediately
upon being removed from the bag.
This bag is constructed of specially
treated, heavy and durable paper; tar,
camphor and other disagreeable odors al
ways associated with moth preventiyes
have been eliminated for the sweet,
fragrant, moth-defying scent OF the
cedar.
Twelve different sizes and
styles of the Wayne Cedared Bag
are now shown, and include those
suited for variety of garments
and articles.
SOC to ST so each.
Fifth floor Eleventh 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
The Shame of England.
From the Brooklsn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
What spe ctacle England is making of
herself before the nations of the world
A small band of woman criminals are
permitted to violate the laws, to defy
the constituted authorities and to deprive
law-abiding citizens of their peace and
property. What example for all
criminals. anarchists and enemies Of the
established order. If England in the face
Of what has happened and is now hap
pening. finally does purchase exemption
from arson by according to ''arsonettes"
the right to vote. she will have -esiab-
lished the doctrine of the middle ages
that might makes right The slogan of
political progress will be steal. pillage,
burn, Destroy. In that way the leaders
OF the opposition will make clear to the
government the justice of their cause and
the necessity for immediate reform. 1t
IL shocking that such doctrine and such
methods should he invoked in the twenti-
eth century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
What's the Use?
IN the Chicago Inter Ocean.

What's the use of all the conversation.
and all the wasting of good newspaper
space, over what the futur!sts, post
imnressionists" and 'cubists" mean by
their extraordinary productions, which by
courtesy are called pictures" and stat
ues"? The situation is perfectly appar-
ent to even the superficial student of hu-
man nature who is also possessed of a
little common sense These artists are
simply seeking notoriety over the time
worn road of eccentricity. That's all. So
let's talk about something more novel
and unusual. such as, by comparison, the
weather is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
Everybody Is
Talking About
the New Styles
By JOHN p. FALLON

Spring fashion exhibits
are now in full swing at
Washington's leading stores.
The new things are ire
sistible. Every one is capt.
waited with the new suits,
the new gowns and the new
hats. which is only natural,
for the NEW THINGS for
spring have never been SO
beautiful in color and con-
trast, SO becoming or so
alluring to feminine hearts.
The beauty and attractive
ness of the stores give the
brilliant displays of new
merchandise a charming at
mosphere. Everywhere the
light : hearted and joyous
spirit of Easter week is ap-
parent.
To be we'll informed re-
garding the approved styles,
to know about the new
things the moment they ar
rive, to keep posted on the
store news of Washington's
most reliable merchants,
you should read the adver-
tisements in THE STAR
closely and constantly every
day. This splendid habit
will enable you to pur-
chase all your new things
for spring to best advantage
and keep in touch with the
special opportunities that
will be offered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25

You help me. and III help you. We're
all in the same boat
This is an accepted principle of all IN
tel.igent human action IL runs to de-
gree in all legislation. 1t does not al
ways work for good. but where 1t works
for harm the fault is with the thing itself
and not with this means of promoting 1t.
We shall see a heatless sun and shine
less moon as soon rs we see logrolling-
less legislation Watch the extra ses-
sion for proof of this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
Window Screens and !
Screen Doors Ready for Use.

We have just received stock OF Adjust
able Metal-frame Window Screens and full
assortment of sizes. These the best Adjustable
Screens the market; work easy last longer give
permanent satisfaction. Frames of black enameIed
pressed steel; high grade wire them
curely.
IS inches high extend to 30 inches. 80,
"a inches high extend So inches. 740e
"A inches high extend to 81 inches 80.
so inches high, extend to 81 inches.
80 Inches high extend to i3 inches. 55c
Screen Doors-Hardwood frames neatly var
nished; Upgrade wire; complete range of siz,s;
required fixtures with each door.
"6x66 2Sx6S. 2Sx7. a.10x61o and 3x7 fest
$1.25 and S2.25 each.
3.4x1.3 feet,
$500 EACH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
Furniture Slip Covers.

Protection of the upholstered furniture in
the home during the summertime is only af-
forded by the use of Slip Covers; we also
make Slip Covers for draperies.
The stock of fabrics is now complete at all
the various prices and qualities. The fit is as
sured, as we only employ frst-class cutters
and seamstresses.
Special Values in Covers for 5-piece
Parlor Suites
At $I2.5o-We allow IS yards of 5o-inch
Genuine Imported Belgian Linens, or IS
yards English Striped Damask, or 3oc quality
Cretonnes.
AT $7.5o-We allow IS yards 3s-inch Cot
ton Striped Fabrics, in pattern similar to real
linen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
Summer Curtains and
Hangirags.

Every housewife realizes how greatly the window
curtains and hangings affect the appearance and air
~ comfort of the summer home. Those having
them to choose should not do without inspecting
our assortments.
Flat Muslin Curtains. plain and neat figured effects
finished with neat lace edges; also those with
Flat Muslin Curtains with dainty coored borders In
desirable designs, pair. $135 81 80 and 81. IS
Cross stripe Curtains neat and attractive curtain
door window; effective in all surroundings
New arrivals will be constantly unpacked, in
creasing the assortment and the range Of styles.
foOr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
American Porcelain Dinner Ware
I'm ODera=StOck Patterns.

being finely treated the hands of the
that steadily increasing Especially is this true
of the American Porcelain of which we have broadly repre-
sentative showing in open-stock patterns
Our poters giving American Porcelain Dnnerware a
highly improved smooth white finish and the decorations are tar
those of In fact foreign patterns
have been reproduced with all the beauty and excellence enotng
the English products but far moderate
We this showing of American Porcelain Openstock
OF all desiring hghgade at
included especially for
AS MANY OR AS FEW PIECES AS DESIRED MAY BE
SELECTED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-25
In the Interest of Harmony

shaking?''
Not at ALL replied the eminent Off
cial. Il like it. But ! don't quite ad-
mire the tendency of a crowd to pick on
one man when they might be shaking
hands among themselves.