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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Impersonation at Washington.
om the New York World

From the New 4Ork World.
Senator Cummins' bill making imper-
sonation of a member Of Congress OF 9TH
err officer of the government by telephone
or otherwise a felony Is a blow aimed
straight at q new enterprise Of the lobby
When enacted into law ii is expected tC
save public men from unjust suspicion
and annoyance and to safeguard limo
cent representatives of big business from
"stringing" Nothing devised by con-
fidence men since the invention OF the
gold brick and the three shells has beer
more contemplate than this trick OF
pretending by telephone to sell to i'm
Fortunate buyers the whole government
of the United States except the Presi.
dent" The gravity of the offense Is in.
creased by the fact that the victims are
not from up the creek but from our most
populous centers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Bank Troubles.

Apparently the Pittsburgh bank failure
is not to be regarded as a disquieting
symptom OF impending business depres-
sion. This bank has been closed by order
OF the Treasury Department because IT
Is alleged. of certain modes Of procedure
which We're well known to and approved
by the Treasury some months ago. The
question seems TO be one Of the appraisal
OF certain securities. The bank is identi-
fed with a large interest which operates
in various lines. and II Is possible that
the closing of Its doors may injuriously
affect other investments. But there Is no
immediate ground to apprehend such a
sequence of financial failures as that
which occurred twenty years ago when.
on the eve Of currency and tartf legisla-
ton. bank fstiures became matter OF
daily occurrence. and the cause of one
of the most serious panics this country
has ever experienced.
Naturally q bank failure lessons public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Lauterbach as q Witness.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
II Edward Lauterbach has any enemy
that hates him as David Lamar loves
him, even that enemy must pity him aft
er yesterday. His self-exposure, his ad-
mission of up and down, whole cloth ly-
ing, which he alphabetically calls "exag-
geration'; his consolation with an OBJ
scene bird of prey, his knowledge dis
closed inadvertently of the game in which
Congress was the gull since wall street"
declined to be. his miserable shifts and
subterfuges and windings out; what a
wretched, sordid, shameful history OF
chicane, intrigue, false representation.
trick and device.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Sound for Its Own Sake.

De robin hab a mighty voice.
He let's 1t sweetly SCUM.
Fun early mornin' he'll rejoice
Until de sun goes down.
He doesn' nebber seem to try
To tell you anything
An mebbe dat's de reason why
We likes to hear him sing.
Fun tree to tree he fits along
AS happy as kin be;
He allus sings de same old song
An in de same old key.
He's like some folks dat you could nam
Whose voices never balk.
Dey don't say much; but jes de same
We likes to hear EN- talk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
The Demand for Whitewash.

what are you carrying in that buck
ETY. asked the man who was riding IN a
spring wagon.
.'Whitewash," replied Uncle Razbury.
What do you intend to do with it?'
'T hash made my mind up yit. l under
stan de mayors Office is lookin' foh
whltewash an dat de bod OF alderman is
wantin' heap mo-! rs jes' gineter let
'em compete till de price gifts right an
den I'll step In wifi de goods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

Is likely to yield immediate suffrage VIC
tory. however disposed the unionist party
might be to grant the franchise TO the
women. This has become not matter OF
the Immediate reform but of the mainte-
nance of law and order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

Gov. Stubs says that very little In
terest is being taken in politics IN Kan
sas. 1t looks as If Mr.. Stubbs should
bestir himself to sustain the proud rep
utation OF a state whose grievances were
once the solicitude of q nation. Kan
sas with nothing the matter with 1t be-
comes an affront to tradition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

The freedom with whlc.- an amDassa-
doris sources of income outside his sal
airy are discussed may have the erect OF
making diplomatic appointments less
sought after. man who Is seeking 10
turn a few extra pennies editing manu-
scripts or writing special contributions
hardly likes to feel that an entire court
assemblage is aware Of the fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Mutual Privilege.

Your wife says you complain OF your
dinners at home.' said the supervising
relative.
Yes; but you ought to hear how she
complains Of the dinners I order at
restaurant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
The Balkan Brawl.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
The senseless fighting among them
selves of the recent Balkan allies IL
rapidly changing the admiration which
their valor won from other nations into
disgust at the spectacle of those who
fought like men against the Turks now
quarreling like dogs over the spoils OF
victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
A Means of Display.

so your daughter is studying the vio-
lin
Yes" replied Mrs. Clyminwell.
Has she unusual talent?'
II haven't observed. But there's nc
question about her possessing remark
ably beautiful forearm"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Suicidal Racing.

From the Boston Post.
The public reads with something akin
to horror Of the customary deaths from
automobile speed mania or carelessness
Sundays and holidays; what must 1t
think. then. of the fatalities that so often
occur when men deliberately court ex-
tinction on the racing tracks?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
SHOOTING STARS.
By PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Extreme Mendacity

so you have doubts OF that man
veracity.''
Yes" replied Mr.. Growcher. men
see a message he has written on post
card, l don't even believe the picture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

A sufficient time has elapsed 10 wal
rant the assurance that fears tha' Leu
Becker Of the New York police "ouiu po
rairoaded to capital punishment were
groundless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Women Voters.

From the Pittsburgh Dispatch
In three Illinois towns where elections
were held Saturday the newly enfran-
chised women cast One-third of the total
vote. This is interesting for the light 1t
casts on the assertion that the women
would not vote IL they had the ballot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

A summer capital arrangement that
would require all members OF Congress
to commute would be very likely to start
some new and unsympathetic railway
LEGISLATION
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

A stattstician declares that fewer mar
ried men than single men are arrested.
But that is not saying that there are
more married than single men at lib
srty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
In Dog DAYS.

In dog days various friends we see
In such excited pow-wows.
This world. we're tempted to agree,
Is going to the bow-wows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

Cincinnati has had experiences In the
past with an angry populace which would
make 1t seem desirable to settle any mat
ter Of discomfort as early as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

There will be no chance OF speedy
banking and currency legislation. IL those
engaged in 1T are expected to read up
all the authorities" on the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Art and Truth,

art aims to reveal the absolute truth.
said the idealist.
"well." replied the prosaic person; ''the
truth is all right But / don't see any
thing so artistic about thermometer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
Words Needing Reform.

From the Boston Transcript
When the simp-lifed spoilers get around
to 1t will they kindly attend to all those
pseudo words from ptarmigan down to
ptyxis?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

Latest reports on Dr. Friedman inoi'
cate that the turtle may now devote ~
self to keeping out OF the soup WITHOUT
much fear Of the laboratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

Reports Of the wages paid In Japan do
not commend that country as a thorough
and consistent representative OF modern
civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

Mr.. Alias David Lamar Is another OF
those people who thoroughly enjoy con-
Tossing as much as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

A suffrage costume has been devised,
but there is small prospect of arriving
at a plan that will make elections ex-
elusive social affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

The tariff has been a subject of dis
cussion for many years. but has never
been so interesting as this summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

President Huerta is now threatening ~
chase rebels. It Is entirely q Quest'o" VI
who's IT. in Mexican politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

There have been many movements that
owed their existence almost entirely to
the fact that everybody enjoys a parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

vIn order to avoid delays on account :, o. !,
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
not BE- addressed to any Individual connected
with the office but simply TO THE STAR, or to
the Editorial Business Department, aocosoins
tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08
The Evening star Newspaper Company.

Business Office. 18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Blu lctng.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

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Daily Sunday included. month. 60 cents.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

This Refrigerator has seamless
porcelain lining. solid hardwood
case, with quartered oak panels
removable wire shelves. heavily
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removable drain pipe. ~ nice fam
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

This is exactly like cut to the right
an Adjustable Steamer or Hanlmoc
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with a hardwood frame and durabl
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ture with the foot rest assures com
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-08

With solid oak case, ten insulating
walls, genuine seamlos IS porcelain
lining. having round corners. and in
fact every special feature listed
above, which actually makes 1t the
most economical, heiitht al and ef-
ficient refrigerator thar can lie
bought, regardless of price. Height.
45L in. width 81 in, depth, Il in;
ice capacity. Toe lbs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-11
EXCISE LAW INFLUENCE
STIRS GERMAN SOCIETIES
Principal Theme Of Discussion .,
Meetings In the Arion and 6aen-
gerbund Halls.

The damaging influence Of the Jones'
Works excise law on German societies
was the principal theme of discussion at
q meeting OF the Arion Gesangverein last
night at the clubhouse. August Schmidt
presided.
1t was unanimously resolved to submit
the excise question to the biennial meet
ing Of the National German American AL
hance which is to be held at St Louis
In October, with a request that that body
adopt a resolution calling on every rep
resentatfve in Congress to pledge himself
to make an effort to modify or repeal the
law.
John Weber was elected as the Arion's
candidate for delegate Of the United Ger
man Societies Of this city to the st
Louis convention. It was urged upon the
members to use every effort in other So
cieties to indorse Webers candidacy and
to oppose the election Of a delegate who
might be an employe of the government
on the ground that he would be prevented
from acting freely and for the best in
terests of the society.
The United Singers, under the presi-
dency Of John Waldman, held q meeting
at Saengerbund hall and adopted g reso-
luton requesting the Northeastern Saen-
gerbund. comprising all singing societies
In the northeastern section Of the United
States, to memorabilia their respective
representatives in Congress and to de-
mand that the Jones' Works excise law be
either modified or altogether repealed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-11
COMMODORE JOHN BARRY
TO HAVE A STATUE HERE
Belated Recognition Of Irish Naval
Commander to Find Expression
in Franklin Park Bronze.

Commodore John Barry Of revolution
airy fame, soon will be honored with a
statue in the National Capital. In 1915
Congress appropriated $4,000 for the
erection in this city Of memorial to
the Irish naval commander who con-
tributed SO much toward the establish
ment Of the republic Of the United States.
Through various causes the execution or
that law has been delayed, but there Is
now every prospect that the projected
statue will be in position and ready for
dedication next spring. Already work.
men are engaged in the preparation OF
the concrete foundation Of the memorial,
which Is to be located in Franklin Park,
on a low terrace on the back line OF the
sidewalk, on 18th street, midway between
I and X streets. The work Is being done
under contract by John ]. Boyle of New
York. the sculptor who designed the
statue of Barry accepted by the Barry
statue commission.
The approved design represents Com
modore Barry In the continental uni
form and cooked hat of his rank In the
United States Navy, holding In his right
hand his unsheathed sword with Its point
resting near his feet. The statue will be
of bronze and surmount a pedestal OF
Tennessee marble. On the front of the
pedestal, Just below the statue of the
naval commander, will stand an ale
gorical female figure Of victory. In
It's general characteristics the Barry
statue will resemble the statue OF
Rochambeau in Lafayette Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-11
AIM TO CONSERVE THE HOME.
Anti-Sufragists Wish to Be Known
in Future as 'HConservationists."

Saying that they aim to conserve the
home, womanhood and motherhood, the
officers Of the National Association Or
posed to Woman Suffrage, through their
" ashington Office, yesterday gave out a
statement in which they declared that
in the future the organization shall be
Known by the subtitle Of conservation,
ists.''
The statement is as follows:
1--WE think that putting woman into
politics and forcing her to do mans work
as well as her own is q terrible waste. It
has not been proved In any state where
woman votes, that she has accomplished
anything by the franchise which she
could not have accomplished without II,
provided she possessed the knowledge
which we deny comes only with the bal
lot.
What the woman OF today needs is
education in order to make full use Of the
opportunities which modern times have
given her. AS we have often asserted
before, we believe in woman having the
fullest opportunity for her individual de-
velopment for the good of humanity and
of the state, but that this development
should be used for others and not solely
for herself. We aim to develop the
woman SO that she may make a better
home by becoming the best kind Of a
wife in the fullest sense of that word
a companion giving her full share in the
partners..ip-and so that she may become
a better mother, II she is SO fortunate
as to be one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-11
HIDDEN MONEY STOLEN.
Other Thefts Yesterday Are Reported
to the Police.

Samuel Newman. 312 II street south
west, complained to the police yesterday
that he had been robbed Of S75. He had
hidden the money away at home for
safe-keeping.
washington's dry Sunday did not at
feet everybody. Michael =. Naughton.
saloonkeeper ut $50 NJ street southwest,
unwillingly contributed several half-pint
bottles Of gin to one Of the thirsty South
Washington drinkers. the latter having
called during the prohibited hours and
helped himself. A quantity OF cigarettes
was also taken. When the saloonkeeper
discovered he had contributed q supply
Of wet" goods to an unidentified caller
he complained to the police.
Mrs. Malinda B. Cross, 1905 NJ street
northwest. has complained to the police
trance was gained to her house by cut
ting q screen from window, and the
money was taken from hall rack, where
she had secreted It.
Vena Humphreys, 463 E street south
west, told the police Of q visit paid her
house yesterday by an intruder. En-
trance was gained by means OF a dupli-
cate key and the house ransacked. Moth
ing was taken.
Complaint was made by Kate johnson;
1921 9Th street northwest, that she had
been robbed of gold watch, necklace
and two pins. The property is valued at
$50, she stated, and was taken from her
house during the past ten days.
Ernest Vincent OF the Brooklyn navy
yard complained to the police OF the theft
Of coat and papers worth $40. The
theft, he stated, was committed In his
room at a hotel near the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-11
SUFFERS BREAKDOWN AGAIN.
Inspector B0ardman Has Been Stick
ing Too Close to His Desk.

Inspector Robert H. Boardman, assist
ant superintendent Of police and chief Of
detectives, suffering from a nervous
breakdown, is away from Office. Several
weeks ago he was sick and had to go to
the mountains. He returned to work too
soon, 1t is stated, and he is now suffering
from q recurrence Of the nervous trouble.
Inspector Boardman has been in the
habit Of spending more time at his desk
than any other District employe, it is
stated, reaching police headquarters long
before 8 o'clock in the morning. taking
off two hours for dinner. and returning
home after o'clock at night.
1t is stated that the police official sell
dom took his annual leave, contenting
himself with one or two short fishing
trips each year. Commissioner Siddons
who has immediate supervision of the po-
lice department, visited the patient Sat-
urday night
The Commissioner appreciates the long
and faithful service Of Inspector Board
man, and says II the inspector will not
go away voluntarily he will issue an
order compelling him to get his needed
rest and well earned vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-11
Howe's Travel Festival.

The first Of series Of Sunday evening
travel festivals presented by Lyman
H Howe last night delighted a large
audience at the Columbia Theater. The
moving pictures presented varied scenes
Of a unique nature.
Moving picture films showing the con-
struction Of a New York skyscraper and
the destruction of a mountain with dyna-
mite were the features Of the entertain
ment In the former film daring steel
workers were shown many feet above
earth. Instruction and amusement were
admirably combined in the program.
There were also pictures OF animal and
bird life and mystifytng freak pactures.
Glimpses Of Spain. India. Africa. and
other countries were given. and the spec
tators were taken over several famous
travel routes. Some of the Spanish
castles shown were wonderful for their
beauty and picturesqueness Some Of the
latest Paris fashions We're also shown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-11
LAZARUS NOT "REsURRECTED. /"
Only Awakened From His Sleep, De-
clares Evangelist RAYMOND.

That Lazarus was not 'resurrected," as
many of this world believe, but rather
was awakened from his sleep and then
bit later lapsed back into that same
slumber." was the declaration Of Evan
selist George B. Raymond Of New York
in a sermon before the Washington Tenn
pie Congregation yesterday afternoon.
The evangelist was discussing as his
subject The Branch, the Vine, the
Root" and declared that the only per-
son ever resurrected from the dead was
Jesus of Nazareth-the root. the vine
he others who have passed into the
great beyond since the world began be-
ing now in the grave. from which they
shall come forth at the second advent
Of the Messiah when He comes to set
Up His spiritual kingdom and reign for a
thousand years, according to the biblical
PREDICTION.
The world has seen but two perfect
nen since it began, they being Christ and
.tdam, Mr.. Raymond declared. 1.-THE latter
being created a perfect man. but falling
rom this estate and thereby consign-
ing those of .he world who should come
tfter him to the sleep from which the
Messiah shall awake them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-11
COMMISSIONER SIDD0NS
HAS PLAN FOR ARMORY
Favors Large Building In Which
Conventions and Public Meetings
Could Also Be Held.

Declaring himself strongly in favor Of
a combined armory for the National
Guard of the District Of Columbia and
q coliseum in which large conventions
and public meetings could be held, Com
missioner Siddons today advocated
movement in which the business interests
and the citizens generally of Washington
may get together to urge such building.
Commissioner Siddons stated he has not
examined carefully the bill introduced
some time ago by Representative Dyer Of
Missouri providing for an armory.
Nothing on the order OF a medieval
fortress or castle Is desired. says Com
missioner Siddons. but rather a building
on classic lines similar to the majority
Of the better architecture Of the capital.
Such q building, capable of housing the
entire National Guard Of the District.
providing drill hail in which the or
ganization might hold its drills during
the winter, and also large enough to &C
commodate great national gatherings
such as political conventions and the
Ike. is what Washington needs. accord
ing 10 the ideas Of Commissioner Siddons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-11
SHOOTING STARS. oBsCURED.
Clouds in Heavens Deprive Washing
tonians Of witnessing Display.

Clouds obscured the heavens last night
Il the time when the earth was due to
ass through the August stream Of
neteors. and Washingtonians had no OPP
,ortunity Of witnessing the annual dis
lay OF "Perseids," which begins each
car at this date and continues for a
ew nights. Not glimpse was afforded
Z the display of so-called shooting stars,
nd the display tonight. IL the skies are
lear, will be greatly reduced in bril-
ance.
The Perseids arc supposed by astron-
mers 70 be the remains OF a planet that
I some time In the dim past disintegrat-
d and became only a stream of living
its OF matter. These fragments ~ =
st world occupy the position in the
eavens that Is reached annually by the
arth In its Journey around the sun. and
. the particles enter the upper strata
+ the earth's atmosphere they are heated
o incandescence by the friction and glow
brilliantly for q few seconds before fall
'ng as star dust to the earth.