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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Bridging Railroad Tracks.

An important provision in the District
appropriation bill as reported to the
Senate yesterday is that which would
eliminate the muti-track railroad grade
crossing at Benning by the construction
at that point of viaduct and bridge
on which the Benning road would be
carried over the railroad tracks. Under
the terms of the bill the District Com
missioners are authorized to make the
necessary expenditures for the construc-
ton of the viaduct, bridge and ap-
proaches under the conditions which
were prescribed in the District appropri-
alton bill for 1911 for the Cedar street
bridge and subway. the cost of construc-
ton within the rights Of way of the rail-
roads to be borne half by the railroad
companies.
This grade crossing is one of the
danger points in the District, and has
long impeded the flow of traffic east and
west over one of the heaviest Travelled
thoroughfares leading into and out Of
Washington. The viaduct and bridge
would relieve this point of its danger.
and would be otherwise helpful to the
extensive and well peopled suburban area
dependent on the Benning road for ac-
cess to the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Eastern Branch Improvement.

In the District appropriation bill report
ed to the Senate yesterday a hundred
thousand dollars is included for contin-
uing the reclamation and development of
the Anacostia river and flats from the
Anacostia bridge northeast to the Dis
trict line. The appropriation contemplated
is not a large one, but it will keep the
work going and is substantial mani
festation Of the intent of the committee
reporting the bill that this long-needed
and long-delayed improvement shall pro-
coed with reasonable dispatch and that
pest spot shall finally be transformed
into q beauty spot 1t will be no mean
achievement to convert these foul marshes
into parkland and the mud-choked stream
into clear, deep water. It will be work
rejecting credit on the nation as well as
on the nations capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

in the California matter. and in WELD
ing to Great Britain In the matter of the
Panama canal tolls As The Star has
several times EXPRESSED it. Mr.. Wilson
has been In tbe large AFFAIRS his own
foreign minister
There has been no s,,rnrise in this.
Mr. BRYAN was NOT invited into the cabi-
not as a d,n,omat Mr. Wilson knew his
quality and qualifications and had in
view Mr. Rrvan's rrea. Influence with his
marty IN domestic ouestions With the
tariff the currency and the trusts to
daal With Mr. Wilson sau tho peed of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Civil Service Retirement.

The National Association Of Civil Serv-
Ice Employees at the opening Of its second
annual session listened to many words OF
cheer from a number Of members of Con-
gress. The grand purpose Of this organ
ization is to promote the adoption by
the government of a pension retirement
system which will put the United States
government in the position of an enlight-
ened employer of men and which would
make for the good Of the civil service In
many ways
The Star has insisted for many years
that no sound argument either on the
ground of economy or other score can be
maintained against the correctness Of the
principle of civil service retirement.
There are divergences of belief. and
many of them are unfortunate. as. to the
means and scope of a retirement system
hut these differences will at length be adj
justed and a proper retirement system
for government civil service employees
will be established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Asphalt for 9TH Street.

1t is encouraging that the District ap-
preparation bill which is now before the
Senate carries the sum Of $4,000 for re-
paving the roadway Of 9TH street from
New York avenue to Q street. The OBJ
solete pavement has justly called forth
complaint from the business interests on
that old trade artery. 1t is gratifying that
their presentation Of the facts has prop
erly impressed the committee reporting
the bill. Asphalt is the accepted paving
material in Washington for business as
well as residence streets, and 1t seems q
strange oversight that the conditions on
7th street north of New York avenue
should have gone uncorrected SO long.
The projected improvement is yet to run
the legislative gauntlet, but it is reasonable
to believe that SO just a feature OF the
District appropriation bill will be includ-
ed in it when that measure becomes a
law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

days. which are now being described as
the golden days DEPARTED
1t Is no reflection on Mr.. Wilson to say
that he has politics In mind. He has
right to have politics in mind. AS
member Of an administration which came
into power largely on the issue OF tne
high cost of living, and pledged 10 re-
duce it, he Is disturbed by the fact thae
reduction has not taken place, and that
his party relied upon the wrong means
in its efforts to produce that result.
Nothing is palmer today than that the
Payne tariff law, whatever its Deficiencies
was not responsible for the dear break
fast table 1t was as innocent OF thae
trouble as is the Underwood law OF tne
trouble that now exists Whatever the
virtues of the Underwood law, II Is no
m;racle-worker IT cannot affect sieus-
tion entirely beyond its province.
Mr.. Wilson is preparing material LOT
tho congressional campaigns. When they
omen. the democratic promises OF 1"iz
will be quoted by the republicans, anu
comnared with the democratic perform
ances. why has not the cost Of hvlns
haen reducedo Granting tariff revision
Inadequate to that end, why have not
other means been employed? Why are
thin purses still unable to set q luz
table. morning, noon, or night!
The problem is not local. put woriu-
,,;de In every country of note there Is
complaint. Neither high tariff. 10" YARN
nor a policy approaching free trace -
nI.,ns it. Lucky should all be II Inc
49,, con,d be solved by revising
tariff schedules up or down, or sideWise.
For all men in every country want 70
live comfortably at reasonable figures,
But no matter the politics embraced IN
secretary Wilson's activity. he should
carry his investigations as far as pos
sible and submit for the public lhiorhia
ton all the facts discovered. - Tue 20
Of living can be lowered. all want ~
know the secret and see it applied 4
not; If high prices are here to stay then
some SON, new means must be devised do, for
filling purses. An empty market 0"
Is utterly out of the question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
False Pretense of Full Valuation.

Since the George bill, as 1t is now ex-
planned proposed only an equitable re-
adjustment and not an increase OF DIS
trict taxation, the full valuation and rate
unsettIement provisions have been con-
verted by the action of the District COM
mittee from a blessing into curse All
advocates of the George bill who are SIN
cere in their protestations of an absence
of desire to swell District taxation fifty
or one hundred or two hundred per cent
should repudate and abandon the fuii
valuation proposal. resist on principle all
the taX-increasing and new tax provisions
of tile amended bill, and concentrate upon
and push TO enactment the George prop
ositions which promise uniformity and
accuracy of assessments on the present
basis.
Full valuation for assessment means
fun and true valuation for sale nowhere
in the United States. Reports to the cen
sus of 100 per cent assessment ralua-
ton. if construed to mean 100 per cent
valuation between buyer and seller. are
false and misleading. Failure to appre-
ciate this fact is all that has prevented
quick and full recognition of the gross
overassessment of Washington realty in
comparison with that of other cities. The
same failure is responsible for the de-
termined efforts to raise Washingtons
assessment basis to the so-called full val
uation. even though that change threat
ems or makes certain 80 per cent or
100 per cent increase of the already heavy
burden of taxation.
Except in few cities of the states of
Minnesota. Washington and Wisconsin
the census-reported relations of assessed
to true value are sIurred as incorrect by
the census authorities. They are the
guesswork of municipal officials, influ-
enced by natural impulse to exaggerate
the reported percentage relations Since
these reports are inaccurate and misiead-
ing. the census calculations of tax-rate on
true valuation based upon them are faint
ed with the same error. and are abso-
lutely worthless as measure Of the COM
parative actual tax-burdens. The census
authorities make Clear the unreliability of
these statistics and of the differences and
deductions from them.
The tables Of figures upon which Mr..
Crisp. Mr. PrOuty and other speakers
relied In the House debate to demon
strate the comparative Hghtness of the
WashinStOnian's tax-burden are rem
dered valueless by the use Of and re-
hance upon this discredited and mis-
leading factor I'm their calculations.
The only reliable measure of compare
tive tax-burdens is the per capita tax
levy. Washingtons burden, thus meas
ured, is fully as heavy as that which the
average self-governing community i'm
poses upon itself. and in view of the cap
itars lack of taxable resources and other
peculiar disabilities under which the Dis
trict of Columbia labors its tax is harder
to bear than that of the average Amer
lean community.
These contentious are elaborated in edi-
torial correspondence elsewhere in The
Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
The Cost Of Living.

Secretary Wilson Of the Department OF
Labor is dissatisfied with the system OF
estimating the cost OF living. and will re-
wise 1t. He has very interesting matter
In hand.
The cost of living touches US all. Even
those with bullying purses appreciate the
fact that q new problem has arisen.
Those with thin purses stand with
anxiety before something they do not
understand and feel themselves powerless
to escape. AL alike are disquieted, and
curious on the subject.
The main point is not in dispute. Prices
are high. It takes more money than
ever to I'LL the market basket. sems
things are out Of reach except for the
well-to-do. and not comfortably within
reach Of them. What 10 the cause? How
may we get back to the prices Of other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Washington Cleans Them
From ths Portland Press.

From the Portland Press.
A law has been introduced into Con-
eress making It compulsory for abut-
tors In Washington to clean their side
walks Of Ice and snow. 1t will do no
harm to pass 1t. but II the authorities
that We have had In Portland with q
similar law. 1t will not result in any
marked Improvement In travel. Tho
result OF the law in Portland Is that
do, and those who do not, don't.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
The Snow Man.

We made q snow man for q Jest
We set him as a sentinel.
We vowed that he would meet the test
And keep his watchful post full we'll
We thought that he might fade away
When sunshine smiled upon the scene
Amid the blossoming SO gay
That heralded a sky serene.
But that same snow man held his place
And sneered at each approach OF
spring.
The surly scowl upon his face
Forbade the wandering bird TO sing
How often does some idle Jest
stasd forth relentless and severe,
A grim reminder. to modest
The hopes We cherished all sincere!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Stormproof Wires.
From the Providence Journal.

Again the value Of conduits for wires
was proved by the recent storm Where
telephone. telegraph and electric light
ing wires were underground there was
no Inconvenience; IN many places
where overhead construction was used
darkness prevailed and communication
by wire was cut on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Storms Of March.

From the Boston Advertiser.
The Indictment weather Of the present
week, extending over so large a section
OF the east, furnishes another strong
argument against having the inaugura-
ton date fixed for the first week In
March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

Owing, no doubt. to the pressure ~
more important matters, Mr.. j. Hamii-
tan lewis has not permitted himself TO
be interviewed concerning the FASHION,
able possibilities Of variegated hair ana
whiskerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

OIn order to avoid DELAY. on accom-. o.
moi be addressed to any individual connected
witty the ONCE but simply to THE STAR or to
the Editorial Business Department. according
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

Should Jack London run TOT Go'e'not
of California, some stalwart forms u
expression may be expected IN tne uis
cussion of public affairs on the faeih'
slope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

Scientists continue to condemn kiss
ing But even scientists have been
known to make concessions to custom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
National Dance.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
No, anxious reader. there is not too
much tango in washington. It's the
hesitation you're thinking Of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

Base ball has again impressed itself
as a game of remarkable possibilities
II has brought a genuine laugh to the
features OF King George.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

President Wilson's visits to the Capitol
show that the heart-to-heart talk has
its value in public affairs as well as
in literature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

A remarkable number Of men have
resigned from public ofico since Huerta
was first requested to do SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

An old saw has 1t that difference OF
opinion makes horse racing The same
is true of politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Democratic Weather.

From the Indianapolis Nsws.
The democrats have been in complete
control Of the national government for
| a whole year now, and Just look at the
weather!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

In spite of the London rad LOT nuhs.
strikes, banqueting remains hishiy
nopular in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

Grating has been discovered in
Japan. Even the politest people have
their shortcomings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Difference Of Opinion.

.There is only a slight difference OF
opinion between myself and that politi-
cal economist" remarked Mr.. Dustin
Stax. blandly.
And what il that?
'EIe thinks my business should he
managed for the benefit Of the public.
while my idea is that the public should
be managed for the benefit Of my busi-
ness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

The snow shovel continues to be more
n evidence than the golf club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Be Kind to the Birds.

From the Sc1satna Tfutl.
II you have never fed the birds before,
better throw out q few crumbs for them
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

"Jnteryention in Mexico" 10 one OF the
things that sound easy if said rapidly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

Entered as second-class mail matter at the pos'
ONCE at Washington. d. Q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

rsvabie IN ndvance-bv mail. postage prepan.
nailr Sunday included. one month &c cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 20 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 81 40 wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07

TIC Evening Star with the Sunday rnornin7
EDITION Is delivered nv carriers within the civ
Of IS cents per month; daily only. rs cents per
month; Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
NAV be sent by mail. telephone Main 244o
Collection is made BY carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Liberality.

.1I.re.. dat dog YOU done los" said MI.
Erastus Pinkley.
Yes replied Uncle Rasoury' oa1
sho' is him."
"Aain't you g'ineter gimme no reward
foh bringin' I'm back?"
"Sho, is You kin keep de dog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
SHOOTING STARS.
RY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
Displaced.

UISpIaCeV.
Don't you sometimes regret your re-
tirement from official life?"
"Weu," replied the man who used TO
be great" it is little disheartenins
to and all the humorous stories former
" associated with me coming out with
another mans name attached to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Noises.

you say Americans don't cultivate
art?"
That's what I say" said Mr.. Growch-
er. .sIf anybody went along the street
singing he'd get arrested. But you can
make any kind Of q noise you choose
with an auto horn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
Modest Request.

Sing not OF roses in their prime.
Sing not Of June's effulgent glow.
We only ask to find time
When no one has to shovel snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-07
RI. evening star zswspspsr COMPANY.

BUSINESS once nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
guropean once: Regent st.. London. England.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-10-29
tBy W. HANsoN)

The most important thing in grow
ing blackberries successfully is moist
soil, not one in which water will stand,
but one rich enough in humus to hold
sufficient moisture to carry the plants
through the growing season.
l find that the best results will be
obtained if the blackberry bushes are
planted in the fall, in October and No
vember, setting the smaller growing
kinds Ak feet apart. and the larger
varieties 6XS feet apart.
Thorough cultivation throughout the
season will help in a material degree
TO hold the moisture necessary to per-
feet a good crop.
The soil should be cultivated very
shallow, so as not to disturb the roots
of the plants. Breaking the roots
starts a large number of suckers
which have to be cut out and de-
stroyed.
Blackberries, like dewberries and
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-10-29
FALL WEB WORMS
Do MUCH INJURY
Pests WIN Quickly Destroy a Tree
and Should Be Burned as
Soon as They Appear.

Late in the summer the unsightly
webs on this insect are seen all over
the land. The adult, q little white
moth, lays its eggs on the leaves Of
fruit and other trees and plants early
in the summer.
The young caterpillars spin the pro-
tective web. They are of pale yell
low, with long hairs, two black rows
down the body, and black head.
These worms will quickly destroy a
tree and should be burned as soon as
they appear. because after they have
eaten the leaves they drop to the
ground and spin a little cocoon within
which they hide themselves and then
change back to the chrysalis state.
There are two broods of this insect
In the South every year and one In
the North.
Spraying with paris green when the
worms are very young will destroy
them. London purple is also used
with success. When they are diseov-
cred In large numbers the limbs con-
tanning the worms should be cut of
and burned.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-10-29
GROWING CURRANTS
is NOT DIFFICULT
Bush Comes Into Bearing Speed
lily and Requires Less Care
Than Most Small Fruits.

Some of us remember the long
rows of currant bushes which always
bordered grandmother's garden. Some
of US, too, remember the delicious des
serts OF scarlet and white fruit, cooled
with a dash of spring water, and
served with sugar.
Rarely is the fruit offered now and
the following seems the most plausi-
BILE explanations:
The appearance of the currant worm
stripped the bushes OF leaves and soon
destroyed their vitality. They became
an eyesore rather than a source Of de-
light and were destroyed.
While it has been known for years
that hellebore busted over the bushes
when wet with dew is a sure remedy,
the next generation have failed to re.
new the currant rows. and as a result
the far-famed currant Jelly, one of the
most delicious of relishes. has been
almost forgotten.
The currant is easily grown, comes
into bearing speedily, and requires
less care than most of the small fruit.
Cuttings should be made in Septem-
Der and October, and planted in rows.
These may have some slight protec
ton during the winter, though it is not
absolutely necessary.
In the spring there will be as re-
suit fine bed of rooted cuttings
which may be left for a year undis-
turbed or then transplanted to the
garden row.
Spraying with bordeaux mixture is
a good remedy for the fungous growth
sometimes attacking the foliage.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-10-29
A Modern Disease.

Old Jake woke up and rubbed his
eyes as he gazed on the unfamiliar
room. Then he remembered, ana
hoped out OF bed. Fifteen years had
he saved out of the meager wages Civ
en- him by a grateful farmer, in order
to visit London.
Uncle" came his young nephew's
voice at the keyhole, mother saysn
you come and set these marrer seeds,
and see what you can do with the old
black EN- what's got bad leg?"
Uncle and nephew soon entered the
little back garden, when the old boy
stopped short with amazement, and ad-
justed his glasses to gaze at the small
figure on the grass plot, who was per-
forming gymnastic feats.
Does thy sister have fits, lad?" he
asked, with concern.
NO, uncle" replied the nipper with
a grin, "them's gymnastic feats."
I'm sorry bout that" quoth tbs
old chap. GAS she 'ad 'em long?"--.
Answers.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-10-29
NEARLY CRAZY WITH ECZEMA

354 Plum ST.. Youngstown, Ohio
"Blotches like ringworms started TO
come out all over my face and neck.
Later it took the form Of white flakes
and when | would rub they came off in
little white scales. The eczema so
disfgured me that ! was ashamed
10 go out anywhere. II itched all the
time and whenever ] perspired or got
my face the least bit wet, it would
burn until l very nearly went crazy.
The more / rubbed or scratched the
more it spread and it made me SO
restless ! could not sleep at night.
"One day a friend prevailed upon
me to get a sample of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. They caused the Itch
ing to stop instantly and in very few
days my face and neck began to show
a marked improvement. l used three
cakes of Cuticura Soap and one box
OF Cuticura Ointment and my face
and neck are completely cured"
(Signed) Newton ID. w. Chapman,
Feb. p, 1914.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston. ADV.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-10-29
MODERN WAR is MERCIFUL
Under Existing Conditions the Wound
ed Are Given a Fair Chance
70 Recover Health.

A general impression is that with
powerful weapons of great precision
greater loss of life and greater pain
are caused. The view is almost GER
tainly inaccurate. The modern bull
let. says the Scotsman, unless it is Of
the soft-nosed type, is on the whole
merciful. and either kills outright or
gives its victim a fair chance OF re-
covery. II does not, as a rule, mutt
late
The ambulance corps was practical
ly unknown 60 years ago, and not
only is aid brought more rapidly to
the wounded, but it is far more eff
fective than In the pre-Lister days.
Rapidly OF conveyance has increased
beyond all comparison. In the pres
ent war it is true to say that in many
cases men have been lying in Brit.
fish hospital within "a hours of re-
ceiving their wounds. II the risk of
being hit is greater, the chances of
recovery from injury have been i'm
mensely increased.