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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
The Flo2ressives and the South.

1t IS not easy to follow the reasoning
which interprcts as a progressive victory
that is. "a victory for the so-called pro
gressive rarty-th. action of the New
York republicans in declaring for new
basis of representation for national con-
lventions
The progresSiveS did not originate the
proposition. 1t has been in the minds OF
leading republicans for years. Thomas c..
Plat. Nj. 5. Quay and Mark Hanna all
favored Il. They saw. others did. that
with nothing to offer the presidential
candidate on election day. the south had
FAR too much to say in the choosing of
the candidate On that account they
urged on more than one occasion the re-
duction of southern representation in re-
publican conventions: and men who now
call themselves prosressives gave them
no support whatever.
That the proposition has more strength
today than formerly is due almost wholly
To- the action or the progressiyes last year
in their effort to tamrer with the souths
power IN the Chicago convention in the
interests of Mr. Roosevelt The seats Of
delegates regularly chosen for Mr.. Taft
were contested upon the ilimsieSt pretexts.
ana StItiS lHIiu6fttS cNeTleu To SufStl-
TUT Roosevelt men. 1t was an industry,
financed by the Roosevelt organization.
But it failed. 1t was so .'raw-so
transrarently repugnant To the code Of
fair dealing-that leading Roosevelt sup
porters on the national committee re-
VOTED. They would not have il: and.
unable to secure the southern vote ny
fraud, Mr.. Roosevelt was defeated for
the republican nomination.
Nor does the progressive characterize
ton of the southern states as rotten
boroughs' fit the case. In times past
some southern delegates to republican
national conventions sold their votes for
spot cash. But did no delegates from
other sections-whether We consider re-
publican or democratic conventions
ever sell their votes for promises of office?
And, in morals strictly considered what
is the difference between the two trans
actions?
Rotten as the south may have been
at other times, she was not rotten at
Chicago last year. but, against much
rotten temptation, stood firm for the
instructions that had been given at the
time her delegates We're regularly chosen
And this fact entered into the assurance
which Chairman Root gave to Mr.. Taft
il his speech of notification. that his title
to the nomination was as clean as that of
any candidate for the presidency the re-
publican party had ever presented To the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
An Economy Program.

Representative Bailey ot Pennsylvania,
III IN interview with which he has IA
yored Tie star. replies 70 The stars sug-
sestion about specifications in the matter
VI running the government. Tic gives
them with commendable fr;tnilness
lie would have his party ''cut the fed
eral revenues 70 the bone" ard then
economic in the appropriations for the
army and the navy, and fol the improve
nent OF rivers and harbors. The repub-
licans, he holds, wasted when In power
enormous sums in those directions, and
ne would have his party apply the prun-
ing knife there.
Very Well. Then the democracy must
30 on record as anti-army. anti-navy and
anti-internal Improvements. Will it
do it?
Such policy would rebuke not only
the republicans but the democrats them
selves. 1t would reverse the democracy's
own course. 1t has been friend of the
army and the navy. and particularly of
the Improvement OF the rivers and har-
bors. The south. which for years has
been the main support of the democratic
party. has benefited moro than any other
section of the country from the liberal
appropriations for waterways. Would
the south consent to q cut there?
Mr.. Bailey gives as his reason why the
waterways should be denied the fact that
rne river traffic has gone largely TO the
railroads. The friends OF the waterways
reply to that by saying that the rivers
could again compete Il put and kept in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

the proper condition for business. The
railroads are already so strong, policy
giving them a monopoly of traffic might
soon make it necessary for the govern
ment to take them over. Mr.. Bryan
favors government ownership. but MS
party has never declared for 1T.
! This is an interesting suggestion from
Mr.. Bailey's deliverance:
I'VE have been gouging too nuch
money out of the people. There Would
have been revolution long ago mad we
gouged it out of them by the rude proc
esses of direct taxation.
But, as arranged by Mr. Bailey's party,
the burden OF the rude processes OF
direct taxation is to fall upon the rlch
and well to do. Will the rank and file OF
the democracy care how much revenue IS
raised from that source or to what prr-
poses it Is put?
Nevertheless. as Mr.. Bailey has DEFINITE
opinions about economy and the courage
of them it is q good thing to see them III
print. And now if he viii bring them
forward at the regula. session. not in
caucus behind closed doors, but in the
open House and challenge discussion of
them there We shall all he assured of
what the late senator Conkling described
as "a hairyon and vcciferous time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
Play Movement From England
I'm the London Ciironicl,


America has caught something of the
spirit of our public schools, where a
games master has always been con-
sdered a necessary member of the teach
ing staff. 1t is only recently that stress
has been laid in this country on athletic
qualitica tons in university men when ap-
plying for posts in secondary schools
while. as far as elementary schools are
concerned. athletic qualification still may
be said to be at premium in the eyes OF
education committees and headmasters
But the spirit of the English public
school has permeated America. There
as far back as 1885,, organized efforts
have been made to give even the poorest
children every facility for play and
since 1900 over 800 playground associa-
tions have been formed to acquire lands
collect money. and to organize games for
children. Sometimes these are controlled
by the education authorities. sometimes
by one or other of the municipal depart
ments. and so successful has the scheme
proved in all American cities that the
playground associations enjoy annual
grants from the rates. and their instruct
ors, or games masters, salaries varying
from ESQ to f1,oO0 a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
West Point Hazlng.

Secretary Garrison displays lack Of pa
thence with the West Point cadets who.
having violated the rules of the Military
Academy and been subjected to punish
ment, are protesting against their treat
ment. He holds to a perhaps old-fash-
Toned idea that discipline is the first les
order To be an efficient officer i'm COM
mand of men in later years. \ good
soldier does not pick and choose some of
the rules as to which he shall obey and
which ignore. lie obeys them all, or if
he Is carried by impulse into dsobedience
lie takes his medicine of punishment I'M
complainingly. According To the Secre-
tary, who now accuses the protesting
cadets of whining under discipline it be-
speaks lack Of true military quality to
defy the anti-hazing regulations of the
academy and then complain of the results
of detection. The haZing which these
young men did was of a triflng character
not fragrant in its method or serious In
its results. But ii was nevertheless a
direct violation of the rules. and as such
il deserved fully the punishment admin
istered, and perhaps the Secretary
suggests, even more. Whenever West
Point cadet breaks the anti-hazng rules
and is dismissed from the academy a pro-
test arises from his friends and from a
sympathetic public on the ground that
the youthful impulses should not be so
| sorely penalized. 1t is wholly destructive
| OF discipline in any institution to con-
done offenses on the ground OF youth or
momentary weakness If the niInishmant
assigned to rule violation is too severe
1t should be modified by direct correc-
ton. If it is a proper punishment in any
case 1t should be applied TO all. The mo-
ment an attempt is made 10 adjust there
Is an end TO authority and order. Wes,
| Point hazing has been pra.tic..nN ot-I.l,..l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
Beef or Vegetables ?
From thc Richmond Times Dispatch.

From thc Richmond Times Dispatch.
The American people may well feel
4 deeper interest in the various food
stuff conventions that are meeting in
Chicago these blithe fall days than in
the currency question or tariff reform.
The deliberations of beef packers and
the refrigcratOrs may even eclipse the
problem of how women should dress,
for We have to put something in the
body before we need worry about put
ting something on it. Boiled down, the
conundrum is, shell we eat beef or
vegetables? Shall we remain car
nivorous, or degenerate into ruminant
and herbivorous weaklings: The pro-
phetic president of the American Meat
Packers Association predicts that
within ten years porterhouse steak
will cost 81 a pound. Beyond that he
sees Il vista of years in which we shall
pass tn the condition of the low-caste
Chinaman. who lives on rice and yege-
tables, and leads sorry life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
For Cheaper Opera.
. lhc Springfield Republican

from the SprlngfieId Republican.
The long crusade for opera III English
bears fruit at last in the season which
has Just begun at the Century Theater in
New York Yet perhaps even nore i'm
portant than the language to be employed
is the chance that under such dgnified
conditions and with so much advertising
opera of somewhat cheaper brand than
that of the Metropolitan Opera House
may acquire a vogue. 1t matters less, pos
sibly, to New York than to other cities.
New York has plenty of entertainments,
dear and cheap, and there are cheap
seats even at the Metropolitan, for those
who don't mind being very high up and
very far away. But for the smaller cities
there has been. as a rule. only n choice
between extravagantly expensive opera
and no opera at all. America may be the
land OF cheap automobiles. but when it
comes to high art America scorns to
economiZe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
Pathetic Ballad.

Tie leaves are slowly turning yellow:
The days are drifting into fall:
The fruit that once was green is mellow
And causes US no pain at all
The rose that once was fair has faded
For things must come and go, in turn
And yet, sometimes the rules evaded
OH, why does Congress not adjourn.
oh, many II speech long since was
spoken
And bills have passed along the way
And promises, some kept, some broken
Accumulate in vast array.
Brave men who dearly love the nation
Their toll and care we still discern
With sympathy and CONSERVATION
oh, why does Congress not adjourn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
W0mem's Blanket and EidensdOWm
Robes Are Prettier Than Ever.

Bath Robes are osensiby for warmth and
teras than blanket cloths eidcdown could
lected is soft pleasant and comforting the skin
and verv warm as we'll Besides their Bath Robes they
also very practical to slip the privacy Of
They unusually pretty this season. the daines OF color
and lowered designs have been used good
popular Indian patterns made from blankets
nv native Indians which all the queer coongs and designs
cords used trimmings Much
variety the Styles that choice become personal
S275, $780, $4,000, $3.50 to 5000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
For YOUR Greater
Convenience

An additional Butterick Ut
tern Department has been opens
on second floor. G. street buildirS.
adjoining Silk and Dress Goods
Departments. Mrs. Matthew :.
from the Butterick headquarter-
is in charge for limited time and
is supplied with a complete stock
of the New Fall Buttcrick fat
terms reaedy to render You intelli +
gent assistance III making YOU
You will find rhis New Depart
ment ideally located 70 serve YOU
and conveniently. Coun-
ter accommodations are create
and ample seating capacity is pro
vided. which we are sure will bc
by our patrons.
Second floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
WOrnem's Hose at s3715c Pair
That Were Meant to Sell for Soc

Certain trade conditions enabled these hose
price than Their quality the best Inc
intended that will be
than anxious o get them at the prlce-T11c.
Imported Cotton Hose. medium weight, with
the number of who have complained that the
Objectionable and hurt 81 PAIR aue
CHII-DREN'S HOSE ARE READY IN ALL FAIL
WEIGHTS-Special attention directed Imported Do
mestic Ribbed Hose black white durable
suitable both boys and girls; sizes pair
Naif So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

of recent years, and it is good to see the
present Secretary of War standing so
stanchly against sentiment that IL
yielded to even in these present cases
would soon cause the renewal OF the par
barous. unmanly and MISUNDERSTANDING
practices that once prevailed at the gov
ernment's military school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
A Somber Philosophy.

some Of your views are radically
wrong,
Well replied the statesman, "a lot
of my constituents are always mis-
taken. Some times being wrong gets
you more votes than being right"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Danger.

DO YOU believe in corporal punish
ment?" asked the teacher.
No" replied the parent. Its liable
to make a boy so anxious to square
! ants some day that he'll neglect
his studies in order to spend time in
the gNmna sum-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

II Uncle Joe Cannon ever becomes
democrat. as he is said TO consider doing.
he will have an interesting lot Of explana-
tons to offer concerning the wonderful
extent 10 which the democratic party has
Improved since tine old days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
Sounds of the Season.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The rattle of coal falling into the
cellar bin would be pleasanter if it
did not suggest so wildly the early
rattle of the door knob when the col
Iector calls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
Fine Room Size Administer Rugs
I'm the September Sale.

Richness of color and of design surpassed
in anv Rugs No would be able tell that these patterns
hen discontinued maker if did acknowledge
selves They are made WOOL and depend
able every particular o,o-o
15-S25oo Administer Rugs, size 9xI2 eet aosS0 Sa
1a-So2 Rugs, size S3xIo6 it. SA 1SV SeSp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
Memories of Stephen Foster.

From thc ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
1t Is said to cost $4,000 TO make a
new ballad popular. Then times have
changed since the days Of stephen &.
Foster. lie could set the county sing
ing with capital of ~ cents invested
i'll paper and ink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

vague impression appears to be gain
ing ground that the Post Office Depart
ment should regulate the morals and the
interstate commerce commission the bust
ness of the entire nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
Vocal Impulse.

The public cheers and cheers anew.
The plaudits that you sometimes hear
10 wise appi oval are not due.
The public simply likes to cheer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

The contention ty Mr.. Bryan that a
mans income is private affair may be
questioned in view of the arrangements
being made for radical change in the
system of taxation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

The first frost will he particularly well
come this year IL not only sweete1s
the persiinmon. but puts All end - the
lecture, the shadow skirt and other Scry
topics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

The photographers are still busy in
promulSating the hopeful information
that SuIzer bears facial resemblance to
Henry Clay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

The report that the Secretary of State
has assisted in the education of the Jap
anese may have arisen from his efforts
to straighten out that California matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

t TUiI haHsdS
This is assumed to be a nation of
nervous men. But observe that from
golf To polo to overwhelmingly or
down in the world of sport--it is the
Americans that win. And they win be-
cause of their cool. steady nerves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
@o00war@ 6 I0tbr0p
New York
Velour Hats Are Being Worm
BY a Great Many Mem.

The \ Velour Hat i the sign
II tasteful dressing; diflerer
from all other kinds. 50 that I
is Strikingly individual the
wcarer is distinctive without
being conspicuous
New Velour Hats have tu-,
arrived from Austria i direct
importation. in the rich an,l
handsome shades 1T NV anil
seal brown. together wit
black: shapes II suit the CON
serNativc a we'll a the ia-tle
lollS.
These hats possess rein,
ment and elegance - the hie
est degree. and compare mo,
favorably with grades usual
priced at 500, but ours ar
not offered at this price. In
at the very reasonable figure
$500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

The fact that William Howard Taft is
no longer III official life does not prevent
a great deal OF argument III favor of some
of the things he advocated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

IL IS very difficult for IA Speaker OF tie
House az Representatives 10 get through
his career without being referred 10 as
some kind of heartless autocrat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

Quilted Silk Robes. in rcd
and blue or navy and req,
with turnover collar. silk
pockets and pretty cord
and tassel: beautiful quail
ity, 500 and S,;.Jo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

In the Tennessee legislature motion 10
adjourn goes through very rapidly when
ii is seconded by a few Six-shooters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

The elasticity of the currency some
times employed in New York campaign
fund affords no suggestions of any value
to Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

Eiderdown Bath Robes,
round neck and long
sleeves. daintily trimmed
with coIored satin bands
and finished with pockets
and cord. Red. blue and
pink colors, s1.15 and $50
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
The Main Things.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
Cheer up. Investigation shows decline
during the past year i'm the cost of po-
tatoes, sugar. wheat -four and corn meal.
so why groWl about big increase III
tt. e.s%t Of ah thvr fo"dstIifsf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

Young Ouimet never uses alcohol. His
achievements must be on the course. He
has no chance for the locker champion
ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

scientists al look serious. You
couldn't expect anything else from men
who seem TO get all their enjoyment
from calculations as to the end of the
world or the shortage Of the food sup
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

schmidt is referred to as Bluebeard.
Unfortunately. astounding as his con-
fessions are. he is not In the fairy-tale
class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
Women S inexpensive Silk Petticoat
EXCEPTIONALLY Good Values.

Ii such thing possible the Silk Peicoat in deu
right now than before they must be in the heeh
fashion TO have throughout the they
all of the past
much be justice mere
many brilliant effects reds and all the other shade
for fall and winter changeae effects and black and white
S2.z5, $500 and $3.50 EACH
PRETTY NEW SILK KIMONOS.
in
OF
Lavender.
$500 each. S375 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

Harry Thaw does not appear 10 care
much where he *, so long as it is not
MatteaWan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

Mexican insurgents have some IDEAS OIL
their own about extending recognition 10
q Mexican government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

Grand opera in English may lead to a
popular drama In English that preserves
grammatical standards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26
The Newest Apparel for
Misses and Girls
GARMENTS THAT SHOW THE, SMART
LINES OF FASHION. AND MANY n
RIED STYLE TREATMENTS AND TRIM
NINGS

The grace beauty simplicity which misses and girls
miss tna
been instantly recognized and appreciated by those VINO nave
displays number OF garments make their appear
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cleviots mixtures broadclots black, Copenhagen
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SPORT COATS-We receipt OF new assortment Of
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lavender, pink and white. Priced at $1,000
SCOUT DRESSESh practical dresses Tor school and al
black and brown sizes
Priced at $1,000
REGULATION DRESSES styles OF fine quality materials:
black and wine: all sizes for and juniors
Priced ut $1,000
GIRLS DRESSES-Eiglt lall models shown in
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sizes They cut on the graceful
ongwas lines. belt and sash effects, with fancy cults
and plaid trimmings black white pa.
ent Priced $50 SS5 and $1,000
each
designs polka dots and plain coor
and cuffs plaid navy blue bodices pad
sizes and combinations atnes styles Priced al
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Third floor. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

The reckless aviator Pegoud is the
worlds most terror-inspiring example Of
"A man who cannot take /, hint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-26

Eiderdown Bath Robes,
with large collar and
sleeves. finished in crochet
edge; cord and tassel at
waist. Pink. red and blue
colorS, S1.io and S2.op eacl.
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