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The Colorado statesman., 1913-04-19

The export trade of the United
States for the month of February fell
oL.;I. off nearly $5,000,-
oiihihd9e III 000-S4,S1S,410, to
Export Trade. pee be e1actnas .e,., s., com m
ports for the same month last year, &C
cording to figures issued the other day
by the department of commerce. Ex-
ports for February aggregated 1884,
025,916, as compared with $19S,S44,-
326 for the corresponding month in
1912.
On the other hand, the imports of
United States for the same month ex-
ceeded the imports for the correspond
ing month of last year. The total val
ue of imports last February was $149,-
569,214. For the same month year
ago they aggregated 34,1SS,43S.
The excess of exports over imports
for last February was S44 4,456,7O2,
while for the corresponding month
of 1912 the excess amounted to 1884,
$685. ,SSS. OF the imports that entered
this country last February those that
came in free of duty amounted to $79,.
$4,000.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-04-19

SIXTY CENTS A MONTH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Public Opinion and Smoke,

One Of the healthful signs of a proper
civic spirit is the persistence with which
sundry citizens. associations of citizens
and municipal officers combat the smoke
nuisance. The fight Is maintained in New
York. Chicago. Pittsburgh and other busy
cities. few years ago great cities in
stead Of condemning smoke praised it..
Instead Of combating 1t they encouraged
Il. Instead of being a nuisance it was
a pleasing thing. SCOT and smut meant
business. Unconsumed carbon. instead Of
being evidence of waste, was sign of
thrift. of hustle and prosperity. Cities
boasted Of their smoke. Pittsburgh was
.:toud Of It's designation 1.-The Smoky city"
How things change! Pious people no
longer think of building churches with
the profits Of lottery and citizens have
come to regard black pals of smoke a
nuisance rather than q blessing.
The result of the anti-smoke campaign
was that even smoke makers felt shame
that their chimneys were not under bet
ter control. They came to learn that
black smoke showed they were wasting
coal and that they were carrying on their
pay rolls inefficient firemen and stokers.
The campaign brought clearer skies,
healthier atmosphere. cleaner cities, clean
er citizens and a saving on fuel bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
for the birds seemed to make its greatest
impress on sentimentalists.

for the birds seemed to make its greatest
impress on sentimentalists.
However. as time wore on the economic
note became the more insistent. Prac-
teal ornithologists were dissecting birds
to determine their articles of diet, and
they found that birds were feeding on In
sects that were enemies of man. Ento-
mologists were busy looking for forms OF
life that fed on insects that were destroy
ing countless fortunes in grain and fruits
each year These Investigators independ-
emily determined that a large number OF
bird families were the bitterest. most
vigilant and most active enemies of in
sects and noxious seeds. Then. as the
birds dwindled. the insects multiplied. AS
plumaSe hunters and sportsman hunters
with magazine shotguns and all other
kinds of hunters slew the birds the in
sects ravaged a wider and wider territory
and caused more and more loss per acre.
until the insect problem became one OF
the pressing questions in agriculture. 1t
Is the firm opinion of those whose views
are entitled to weight upon this question
balance between bird and insect life and
has thus caused incalculable loss not only
to farmers. but to every man who eats.
The first step toward the restoration OF
this balance is the protection or pirus
that they may multiply. This work mas
been taken UP in many states, but unity
of action and harmony of law are essen
tial for extending adequate protection to
migratory birds, and this can be achieved
only by federal legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Friday Clearance of
Trunks and Bags.

Small lots and discontinued lines
must now be disposed of-the saw
ings are exceptionally attractive.
1 lot Steamer Trunks.
$500 each. Were up to $3.50.
1 lot Steamer Trunks.
$8.o5 each. Were up to $1,000.
1 lot Lightweight Steamer Trunks.
SI3.5o each. Were Up to Sal 90.
1 lot Steamer Trunks. with compart-
ments for clothing.
$I5.75 each. Were up to $1,000.
1 10, Dress Trunks.
sos each. Were up to $II.oo.
l lot Dress Trunks.
$685. each. We're up to $12.oo.
1 lot Dress Trunks.
SI1.5o each. Were up to $4,000.
1 lot Dress Trunks. "a and 3S inch
sizes.
$12. so each. Were up to $500.
lot Dress Trunks. SO. 80 and 40 inch
sizes.
$I6.75 each. Were up to $22.oo.
1 lot Dress Trunks, "a and SO inch
sizes.
$Io.75 each. Were up to $42.5o.
lot Hat Trunks, veneered Eastwood.
fiber covered.
$18.75 each. Were up to $4,000.
lot Hat Trunks.
$I5.75 each. Were up to $500.
lot Genuine Cowhide Leather Bags.
$5.o5 each. Were up to $500.
Second floor G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Protection Of Birds.

There was logic In Senator McLeans
argument In the Senate for passage by
Congress Of the bill designed to extend
national protection to migratory and in
sectivorous birds. This bill has been IA
vorably reported by the Senate committee
on forest reservations and protection Of
game.
The protection and preservation of the
birds is both a sentimental and an
economic question. When 1t first began
TO attract wide public notice the senti-
mental feature overshadowed the eco
nomic Pleas for the perpetuation Of
bird life came in great numbers from
men and women. largely members of
Audubon societies. and these pleas were
that birds were entitled to life. that they
did man no harm. that the ruthless kill
ing OF them was cruel. and that such
slaughter had q brutalixing reflex action
on men committing 1t. and on men and
women prohting by it. The economic
note was there. but the sentimental note
was dominant and the whole argument
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Special Sale of
Women's, Misses and Girls
MILDLY BlOuSeS.

These MILDLY Blouses were pur-
chased at a concession that per-
mits us to sell them at specially
low prices. Sizes for misses, wom-
en- and children, 8 to IS years and
81 to ~ bust measures.
Seven styles in Plain White.
Four styles in Plain Tan.
Four styles in Plain Navy.
Also the Regulation Blouses in
white, with red, navy and tan
trimmings.
This is an opportunity that rare
ly occurs and we advise early se-
lection as the values are far in ex-
cess of the sale price. The colors
are guaranteed to be fast, and they
have been Endorsed by the Con-
League and bear its label;
a fact which attests their quality
and correct making. Regular ST so
and $I.75 qualities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Automobile Retaliation.

The Maryland-Dfstrict automobile war
goes on and a truce IL not in sight A
peace conference would be q reasonable
thing, but the constable or constables on
the other side Of the line would probably
want to be the peace conference. the
peacemakers and to do all the peacemak-
ing by themselves. The action Of the
county constable. as reported in The Star
last evening. and whose resignation IS
pending. in arresting men Of a country
club. where their autos were parked.
carrying them before a justice of the
peace and finally. 1t Is reported. holding
court himself and compelling prisoners
TO put up collateral for technical VIOLA
lions Of the automobile law. does seem.
even to the man who walks. as an ex-
cessive use of authority.
1t Is now reported in the news that
there Is to be reprisal on the part of the
District against Maryland automobilists.
An amendment to the police regulations
has been adopted whereby Maryland driv-
ers Of cars will be required to pay for
travelling In the District the same license
fees assessed against District motorists
In Maryland. This fee Is based on the
power of the car. Maryland motorists
have been paying the District 81 for a
license, but under the amended regula-
tons they will pay IS on a ten-horse-
power car. SO on a car of from ten to
twenty horsepower. SIS on a car from
twenty TO thirty. $50 on a car from thirty
To forty. and s25 on cars more powerful
than forty horsepower.
A little reprisal applied with becoming
vigor may help the cause of automobile
reciprocity and finally promote harmony
I'm the automobile relations between the
District of Columbia and It's neighbor
Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
ton had to proceed cautiously. Haste

ton had to proceed cautiously. Haste
would have wrecked him.
When he returned to power eight years
later he moved more briskly. He was
better prepared for the work. and then
his hand was forced. The bulk OF his
party was opposing him on the silver
question. and he had to reach into his
sack Of favors early to smooth the way
in Congress for the financial legislation
he wanted and thought the country need
ed. But. unfortunately for him. SO much
patronage was necessary In that case. ne
was short by the time the tariff came on
for revision. and he lost that fight some
what for lack of ammunition. 1t was
very Instructive lesson in spoils.
Mr.. Wilson will be a good deal of
stranger when he comes to town. and
will be asking for legislation about which
his party friends in Congress will not be
thoroughly agreed. For two reasons.
therefore. he may examine the Cleveland
presidents with care. He must get &C
quainted with HIS party's leaders In
Senate and House and elsewhere. ana
also study the probable effects of patron
age on the congressional tariff situation
II democratic kickers develop and per-
suasion' becomes necessary. Mr.. wilson
must produce the article and try 1t on
the afflicted In times past 1t has work
ed wonders.
But whether the distribution beg; na
early or late 1t will present many DIM
culties and produce many heartburnings
when II does begin. There is much less
patronage at the presidential disposal
now than in 1856 or even in 1888. but
many more applicants, while human
nature in its appetite for favors and Its
attitude when denied never changes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Furniture Department.

/ CHARTERED Oak Mission Armchair, genuine
leather seat; slightly marred. Reduced from
$500 to $685..
5 Golden CHARTERED Oak Dining Chairs, leather
seats. Reduced from $500 to $3.95 each
1 Solid Mahogany Rocker. slip leather seat !;
slightly damaged Reduced from $500 to 81 .95.
. Golden Oak Cane-seat Chairs, damaged.
Reduced from SIPS to soc each.
l Golden Oak Rocker. cane seat; damaged.
Reduced from $500 to 75c.
/ Mahogany finished Cane-seat Rocker, dam
aged Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50.
/ Mahogany Parlor Chair. upholstered spring
sent: damaged Reduced from $500 to $500.
/ Mission Oak High Chair, saddle seat, broad
tray, foot rest. Reduced from 500 to s1.96;
1 Mahogany finished Double Bed, plain de-
sign slightly damaged Reduced from $500
to $685..
/ English Mail Cart, adjustable for infant or
child damaged. Reduced from 5000 to $1,000.
Sixth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Roof Gardens.

The roof garden as a feature of aren't
lecture is being established in public IA
vor Ever since Americans have been
building houses they have been utilizing
the cellar and the garnet. The thought
seems not to have come very easily that
the outside of the top of the house might
be utilized Also and feature of charm
as we'll as use made Of 1t. An older con-
ception Of the roof was that it was the
proper place for shingle or slate and
lightning rods. but that nobody had
any business there except in case of fire.
when men were to get on the roof and
put cut the flames.
The idea Of sitting out on the roof may
have been a venerable one in parts of
sunny Asia and Africa, but this was
America. The duty of the house was to
supply shelter. 1t was the place to sleep
and eat in. to entertain company and to
dance in. To go to the house was to go
indoors Fresh air was outside, not inside.
Windows were for the admission of light.
and not too much of that. because 1t
would fade the wall paper and the big
flowers In the brussels carpet. The sec
ondary duty of the window was to admit
air. but 1t was to be called on very char
lily to perform the duty. Air that came In
through q window was a draught-air
IN which iurked all kinds of danger.
II family wanted some. open air and
sunshine, they could go out in the acre
wide garden that surrounded the house,
they could rest on the settles under the
mulberry or the pecan. the locust or the
walnut trees that grew there, or they
could stroll along the graveled walk bor-
dered by box and lilac. But in this time
space has to be economical. The top Of
the house need not be a dead space. Put
railing around, and set out a tub of
vines or a potted plant. and call 1t a roof
garden.
In many cities they are building school
houses with roof gardens-roof garden
Fairgrounds and roof-garden classrooms
They are even remodeling old school
buildings to this effect. The fine new
school building at Randle Highlands
has a roof garden. New York is going to
build a number of fire engine houses that
are to have roof gardens. Apartment
houses are now laying as much stress on
the roof garden as on the elevator serv-
Ice, the janitor service or the garbage
disposal plant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Friday Special Sale
WOmen's House Dresses.

Another special assortment OF
Women's House Dresses has been
procured and will be placed on sale
at the low price of $I.1o for choice.
Made of Bingham, percale, ma
dras and few of f1annelette; high
neck models with long sleeves and
low-neck styles with short sleeves
choice showing of neat patterns
and colors.
The fit and workmanship of
these garments is of the best. and
they have been Endorsed by the
Consumers League and bear its
label.
Plenty OF size So in the lot. and
a good showing of all others up
to a.. Regularly selling at $1.75,
$2.oo and $3.50.
Special price, $1.1o each.
Third floor. g st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Friday Special in
Linen TOrchOn LaceS.

A comprehensive selection OF
unusually pleasing patterns is Of
fered in Fine Linen Torchon
Laces, from Il to 5 inches in
width, suitable for trimming un-
derwear and artistic and decorative
things for the home We have
provided amply for great de-
mand, but patrons are advised to
be here early, as our supply is
usually completely exhausted.
Special price, SC yard.
Main floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Fur Department.

I 52-inch Marmot Coat, finished with
tail and claw border and cuffs: size 80.
Reduced from $500 to 5000
I Fancy Gray Cloth Coat. squirrel
lined: caracui collar: size %. Reduced
from 5000 to $500.
Iceland Fox Set, animal scarf and
pillow mum. Reduced from &l3.75 to
$l0.75.
Black Pony Fur Set tie and pillow
mum. Reduced from $1275 to $1,000
I Beaver Shawl. reduced from $500
to $4,000. I reduced from $500 to $3.50.
I japanese Mink Collar. Reduced from
5000 to $50.
Natural Raccoon Animal Scarf. Re-
duced from $50 to $500
Two-skin Gray Fox Rug Mum. Re-
duced from $500 to $1675
Natural Raccoon Pillow Mum. Re-
duced from 31R5O 70 $1676
1 Fine Eastern Mink Mum. made Of
eight selected skins. Reduced from
$05.OO 20 $3.50.
Third floor, @ st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
When Z

When will Mr.. Wilson begin the dis
trib OF patronage? Promptly? Or
vii! he wait until the revision Of the
tariff law is out OF the way?
The politicians are curious-made so
by their constituents. Men ambitious to
serve the country are writing for Informal
ton. Shall they make their arrange
ments to visit Washington In the early
spring. or later?
Mr.. Wilson has yet given no tip.
He is holding that point In reserve pith
others. So many matters are before
him now, he Is forced to take time In
preparing a program.
When Mr.. Cleveland took charge In
March. 1885. there was great rush for
recognition. The democracy had been
out of power SO long. the utmost i'm
patience for place was manifested. and
was natural. And then comparatively
few places were protected by the civil
service law. A disposition to crowd
was encouraged by the large number
of favors at the Presidents disposal.
But Mr.. Cleveland went leisurely about
the business. It was absolutely neces-
sary. He was q stranger In the field OF
national politics, and for his own protec.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Black Dress Goods Dept.

~ yds 6O-inch Cravenette Priestiey'g. Re-
duced from $11.6O to $500.
yds. 44-inch Canvas Chevtot. REDUCED from
$500 to $500.
So yds 52-inch Serge Qupin's). Reduced from
2E yds. b4-inch Fancy Serge. Reduced from
IS Is 10 $50.
2 yds 64-inch Zibeline. Reduced from 500
yds 54-inch Zibeline. Reduced from $1,000
yds. 66-inch Wide-wale Serge. Reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50.
5 yds 44-inch French Wolfe. Reduced from
300 to $500
8M yds. 6O-incn French Serge. Reduced from
800 to $500.
8 yds. t4-inch Armure Serge. Reduced from
S. 90 to $500.
yds 4O-inch San Toy. Reduced from $500 to
$4.OO.
from $3.15 to $3.50.
Second floor, G ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Cutting Out Liquor.
m the Kansas City Times.

from the Kansas City Times.
The Chicago Cubs enter the new year
riding on the water wagon. Ball players.
OF course, are supposed to keep fit under
all circumstances. But from now on the
Chicago championship contenders aren't
to be allowed any discretion In the mat
ter. It's spreading custom. The ath-
iete has discovered through strenuous ex-
nerience that he must cut out booze. "
Other men, realizing that the competition
of modern life Is even more severe than
the competition In athletic contests. are
reasoning that II the athlete can't af-
ford moderate drinking, no more can
they. ,
The abstemious athlete. admired by all
the young fellows in the country. Is the
greatest temperance lesson OF the CEN
fury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
China Department.

Decorated Austrian China Covered Dishes.
Reduced from $500 to Sc each.
8 Decorated Austrian China Meat Platters. Re.
duced from S5c to 35c each.
White. and-g gold Austrian China Syrup Pitcher.
Reduced from 81 Is to 76c.
I Richly Decorated German China Salad Bowl.
Reduced from 81 90 to Soc.
Richly Decorated French China Chocolate
Pot. Reduced from 81 90 to 800.
1 Daintily Decorated French China Sugar and
Cream Set. Reduced from $3.50 to 81 Is.
/ Richly Decorated Austrian China Chop Plate.
Reduced from $1.25 to 75c.
Decorated japanese China Celery Dish. Re-
duced from &. Is to Csc.
Mat Green Fern Dish, slightly damaged. Re-
duced from $1.15 to 500.
I Large Japanese Jardiniere. slightly imper-
feet. Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
Fifth floor. G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Friday Clearance of
COlOred Dress Goods
Remnants.

A vast variety of remnants in
Colored Wooden Dress Goods will
be on sale tomorrow. Lengths
suitable for women's waists and
skirts. children's dresses, coats,
etc. Included are silk-and-wool
poplins. serges, cashmeres,
broadcloths, challis, diagonals,
whipcords and fancy suitings, in
all the best weaves and colorings.
Stylish, new and perfect quality
fabrics, which have all been sold
with the exception of these short
lengths, thus proving their pop
ularity and excellence.
All Marked at Greatly Reduced
Prices.
Second door. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
The Senate,

The senatorial contests are being de-
cided In favor of thoroughly competent
men. Idaho renews the commission OF
Mr.. Borah. Massachusetts promotes Mr.
Weeks Maine confirms the choice made
at the primaries and elects Mr.. Burleigh
Colorado chooses two men widely known
and experienced In affairs. No delay. No
scandal. Everything done in the open,
and according to Hoyle.
These selections are particularly praise
worthy at this time. In the first place
the Senate after March will show a
very close division. The democrats-when
all stand together-will have IT. by only
one or two. So that. in the maneuverinS.
parliamentary and otherwise, experience
will count. 1t will be to the advantage of
both parties and to the country that sena-
tors know their way around
In the second place. the business that
will come before the Senate Immediately
is vital to the public welfare. If the tariff
Is revised In bunglng fashion the cost
may be heavy. IL the trusts get the bet
ter Of the bargain In legislation affecting
them. discomfort among the masses aris-
ing out of monopoly may greatly In
crease. And unless the reform proposed
Tor the currency is wisely shaped. the
present situation. bad as 1t is. had better
he continued. For. of the three problems.
that Of the currency Is the most delicate.
and calls for the most careful solution.
In both these aspects Of the case. there
fore, the present demand in the Senate Is
for experience and demonstrated cOmpe-
tcncy in legislation. A man who knows
how has much the advantage Of one who
Is beginning an apprenticeship. Mr..
Eorah is a master mechanic, while Mr..
Weeks and Mr.. Burleigh. because OF
their long service In the House. Will take
Up their tasks with full understanding OF
their new surroundings.
II now New Hampshire. Illinois. Tennes-
see and West Virginia will consider their
opportunities and obligauo In this light
and pick men more with regard to the
settlement Of present paramount national
issues than Of local factional squabbA 8.
which should be handled In some other
way. they will do we'll by themselves and
by everybody. Good men are available in
all those states. Why not take matters
out OF the hands OF the rings. and appeal
to a higher and broader sense Of duty.
citing what other states have just done.
and what ID expected OF the states yet
to act?
The Senate. always an important and
interesting body. will focus unusual at
tention for the next two years at least.
The democratic margin will be so narrow
the party's leaders In that body will have
to be sleepiessly vigilant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Friday Special in
Women's Dress Waists.

New styles just secured from
our best makers at particularly low
prices, enabling us to sell them
much lower than ordinarily. They
are daintily fashioned of pretty
chiffons and messaline silks, in
plain colors of navy, brown, white.
taupe, ETC., and in wide variety OF
newest styles-not more than four
alike. Just Is in the lot, so we
urge those desiring to secure one
of these splendid waists to be here
early.
Regular $3.50, $500 and $5.75
Waists.
Special price, sos each.
Third door, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
Boys Wash Clothing and
furnishings.

o Russian Blouse Wash Suits. in at
tractive striped effects and desirable
plain colors; sizes 21 to Z. Reduced from
30 az. x325 and 1895 to $235 each.
20 Russian Blouse Wash Suits. in
servtceable stripes and plain colors:
sizes 2h to 8. Reduced from 1926 and
s. 50 to 81 5 each.
A lot of Fine Madras Blouses; sizes
to Is. Reduced from 800 to 69c each.
20 Atwood Sweaters. blue and red
colors, with contrasting borders: sizes
2, 3 and years. Reduced from 500 to
soc each.
Is Soft-Co Shirts, neat striped pat
terms: sizes IL to IA. 35c each; for 81.
Third floor, New Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-16
California and Woman Suffrage.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Here's a rock upon which the woman's
suffrage movement may split. In Cali
fornia. i'm Difference to the harmless femi-
nine vanity which prompts women to
conceal their age. an amendment to the
suffrage law relieves them from the ne
cessity of disclosing the year OF their
birth when they register. AS, In order
to make such an enactment sound legal
~, the law had to apply to men as well
as women, male voters are also exempt
from the necessity Of telling their age.
The trouble arises In obtaining statistics
regarding the number Of men eligible for
military service. as required by the law
of California. and in making up jury
lists, poll tax lists and other lists in
which age statistics are essential. In
order that the business Of government
may be properly carried on such infor-
nation Is indispensable.