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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Irony Of Fate.

We've an Intellectual giant down to Po-
hick on the Crick.
II you re seekin' information, he can give
it pretty quick.
But prophets never get their proper share
Of praise at home.
So Uncle Jim decided that to distant
lands he'd roam.
For every time he'd try to revolutionize
the town
Some wicked local influence riz up an
threw him down.
Though Uncle Jim could talk until you'd
most begin to sob,
Bill Grubbs and Hank McMuggles. they
were always on the job.
So Uncle Jim he packed his grip an
sadly sailed away.
He has taught the mild Egyptians: he
has lectured in Bombay.
In Spanish. French and German he has
told 'em what Is what;
He has even made suggestions to the
humble Hottentot.
And everybody listens with great rev.
erence and respect
And vows his talk Is something that
nobody should neglect.
Until he strikes the neighborhood where
friends should be most thick.
He always gets the hook right here at
Pohick on the Cnck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
The Italian Revolution. y

A desperate attempt is being made by
radicals in Italy to overturn the mon
archy and set up a republic. but there is
no present indication of any substantial
measure OF popular support for such a
movement. Taking advantage of labor
troubles, fomented by socialists in large
part for political purposes. small group
of veritable anarchists have for a few
hours held practical possession of some
of the minor cities of the north and
east. using methods of MISREPRESENTATION
that must ultimately react against them
That there is no general sentiment be-
hind this movement is shown by the fact
that in every instance the revoIts have
been suppressed with but little trouble
upon the arrival of small bodies of
troops.
a certain degree of ingenuity has been
displayed by the revolutionary leaders
in printing newspapers giving false re-
rorts Of conditions in various parts OF
the country. Thus it was published
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Make Navigation in Fogs Safe.
From the New York Tribune

The statement Of Capt. Roberts Of the
New York does not clear UP this second
case Of ships in a fog knowing each
others proximity and constantly COM
municating, yet unable to avoid col
lision. II the Pretoria's captain was
out Of the regular summer course for
eastbound transatlantic liners, that re-
when he chose to go ahead. after the
New York had signaled that 1t had
stopped to avoid collision, he assum-
ed a certain responsibility for which
he must account. Nevertheless, 1t is
not yet clear that any real blame at
taches to him. But real blame does
attach to rules and conditions of navi-
cation which make possible two col
lisions within a few days between YES
others nearness and Of the course each
was pursuing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Adlai Stevenson.

Adlai Stevenson, who died in Chicago
early Yesterday morning. is well and &C
curately described in the well known
phrase. "A gentleman and politician OF
the old school, He was all of that. and
shone among the most attractive men OF
his class.
His personal address was at once court
" and cordial He was capital mixer,
without stopping to the small arts OF
the mere handshaker and storyteller He
made, and held. a great many friends.
He will be long remembered as an honest
and sincere man, who in long public
service in difficult times steered sue
cessful and useful course.
As a politician Mr. Stevenson had
most unusual experience. He was sub
scriber to greenbackism, which was the
forerunner of free silverism. and served
two terms in Congress as a greenbacker.
He was first assistant postmaster gen
eral in the first Cleveland administra-
ton. His chief was a professed civil serv-
ice reformer. He was frank spokesman.
and became the "headsman'' of the Post
Office Department He worked the ak
diligently during office hours. and filed
the baskets with republican heads as fast
as they could be emptied.
Four years later. as a reward for his
record as "headsman.' Mr.. Stevenson
was nominated and elected Vice Pres-
dent on the ticket with Mr.. Cleveland,
who was still a professed civil service
reformer. on a platform indorsing civil
service reform.
Taking his seat as presiding officer of
the Senate. Mr. Stevenson held the gavel
when. under Mr.. Cleveland's direction, the
Senate. by assisting in the repeal of the
purchasing clause of the Sherman act,
knocked the last prop from under silver.
His sympathies were with the silver men
in the contest.
Seven years later he was nominated
for Vice President on the ticket with Mr..
Bryan. on platform declaring for the
free and unlimited coinage Of silver at
10 to without the aid or consent of any
other nation. His chief in that cam
paign had characterized the Cleveland
campaign Of 1892 as "a bunco game"
But. contradictory as his connections
appear thus to have been, Mr.. Stevenson
considered himself. and was, at all times
democrat. The democratic party was
largely greenback party when Mr.. Stew
enson was frankly avowing the green
back faith. 1t was largely a spoiss party
when he was avowing and practicinR in
office the spoils faith. And the ticket Of
Cleveland and Stevenson could not have
been elected without the support Of the
silver democrats. who accepted it largely
by reason Of Mr.. Stevenson's presence
on 1t.
He made no note Of Mr.. Bryan's criti-
cism Of the second Cleveland campaign,
nor Of Mr.. Bryan's personal dislike Of Mr.,
Cleveland. When nominated as second
on the Bryan ticket in 1900 he accepted
with pleasure. and probably felt entirely
at home with his old greenba.ck and
free silver friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Mr.. Watterson and Mr.. Bryan.

Mr.. Watterson, as The Star recently
stated, is always interesting, though
sometimes inaccurate. in discussing public
questions He has just been guilty of
another inaccuracy.
In an interview he pays his respects
to Mr.. Bryan. whom he describes as a
discredited political leader, without any
strength left, and certain never to hold
again ANY distinctive position in public
life" He has had his own way, by leave
of the President. and has hanged himsel:
with the rope the President has paid out
His hope of reaching the presidency is
gone forever.
Mr.. Bryan has had his own way? In
what particular? Certainly not in the af-
fairs of the State Department. All the
important patronage of that department
has been distributed by the President
Not single diplomatic post of the first
consequence has gone to friend of Mr.
Bryan for services rendered Mr.. Bryan.
All such posts have gone to those friends
OF the President who either assisted in
his nomination at Baltimore. or. later. in
his election. Even the Pindell nomina-
ton. which produced such a tempest Of
protest, was a Wilson nomination. Here
and there, in a minor place. may be found
a Bryan man. but the whole number is
small.
AS for the administration foreign pol
icies. they are the Presidents beyond a
doubt. He refused to recognize Huerta,
which brought on the Mexican complica-
tons. and it was under pressure from
him that the Baltimore platform was re-
pudiated on the canal tolls issue, and
Great Britain permitted to triumph. In
the very largest sense. as The Star has
several times pointed out the President
has been his own foreign minister.
This is not to say that Mr.. Bryan. as
a member of the cabinet. has been and Is
a nonentity. On the contrary, his in
fiuence in domestic matters has been
considerable. His friends in Congress un-
der his inspiration were very serviceable
in the tariff matter. and in a measure so
In the currency matter: and We shall see
them helping the President in the trust
matter when the Senate takes that up.
His loyalty to the President has been
complete and conspicuous.
Mr.. Watterson is probably right in
counting Mr.. Bryan out OF presidential
speculation for the future. Mr. Wilson Is
most emphatically the leader IF the demo-
cratic party. II his first term is a sue
cess. he will get second beyond doubt.
II 1t is not a success, he and his party
together will walk the plank in 1916. Mr..
Bryan will stand or fall with his chief.
A second term for Mr.. Wilson In the
presidency will mean a second term for
Mr.. Bryan in the State Department. And.
by the same token. one term for Mr..
Wilson will mean one term for Mr..
Bryan; and hand in hand they will quit
the stage for good.
1t is far cry to 1920 All will wish
that Mr.. Watterson may still be on deck
then. young and radiant as ever. and
contributing as ever much to the pleas
ures of politics in this country But
meanwhile he should readjust his glasses
in examining the whereabouts and the
course of the Hon. William Jennings
Bryan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Protection of Birds.
From the PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
1t is encouraging to bird-lovers to find
such an organization as the International
Congress Of Plume Dealers urging the
governments Of civilized nations to call
an international conference for the pro-
lection OF birds useful to agriculture The
movement parallels the present willing
ness Of lumbermen to cooperate In the
conservation of forest lands. Dealers In
feathers and dealers in timber alike have
seen a great light and have been brought
to realize that a policy of wanton demoli-
ton can only have the result of depriv-
Ing those who follow it of their own live
lihoOd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Wednesday Half Holidays.
From the Atlanta Journal

lnaugurated by the Retail Grocers
and Butchers Association OF Atlanta.
and encouraged by the leading civic
societies. the movement to make Wed
nesday afternoon business half holi-
reached remarkable proportions This
year more than a thousand dealers
including nearly all the grocers and
butchers as well as a number Of other
retailers, nave adopted the custom of
closing Wednesday afternoons II ia
estimated that some 1000 employees
will thus be given a midweek outing
through the most trying months of the
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Horse Race Gambling.
m the New York Evening Pos,

From the New York Evening Post
The hot fight required in Louisiana to
defeat the bill restoring horse racing with
the closeness of the vote. So to so. is testi-
mony to the persistence Of the betting
evil. Public feeling some years s,ro fYasd
New Orleans Of q saturn2tiA Of gambling
which, was disastrous to IL snarosutiie
activity. and that feefm4 . aEhs S&yVnx,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
The Queen of the Stage
and Her New Madam Lyra Corset.

Madam Lyra Corsets have to
reflect lie dernier cri' of fash
ions modes. They have to do
much more-they have to as
sure freedom of motion and
graceful poise; they have to be
firm, yet yielding; they have to
be wear resisting. Madam
Lyra, long associated with the
stage, knows the requirements
OF the queens of the stage, and
has won the patronage OF the
stage by earning it. Madam
Lyra Corsets are, today, not
only worn by the queens of the
stage, but by discriminating
women all over the world.
Demonstration.
The new models are to be
demonstrated by the famous
expert associated with Madam
Lyra Corsets, in private par
lors. on third floor, all this
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

DIn order to a~o,d delay. on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed 10 any individual connected
with the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial business Department, according
to tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

Barnes and Murphy have said nothing
against the Duvida as a brand-new dis
covery. They have voiced no Panama
tolls policies which tend to dim the glory
of the enterprise. And yet T. r. insists
on selecting them as his first victims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHLANDER JOHNSON.
The Endless Quest.

why don't you go to the seashore and
be quiet?''
you can't be quiet at the seashore.
Every time you sit down somebody
comes and persuades you to get up and
travel because there's lovely breeze on
the other side Of the house"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

A few Pennsylvanians who are not pro-
gressives are assuming that Col. Roosevelt
will have less difficulty in refuting as
sertions that his river runs uphill than in
showing that the bull moose has not hit
the toboggan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Sense of Harmony.

why don't you send home some post
cards?''
mo. SIR" replied Mr.. Cumrox. IF
send home post cards, the folks'n jes
laugh They know perfectly well that
my style doesn't fit the hotel furnishings
nor the outside scenery"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

The collection Of taxes will bring up
some nice questions. In order to assist
in producing the last possible cent of
revenue a man may be obliged to have
the gold filings in his teeth appraised on
the theory that they are jewelry and
not wearing apparel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

Opinions always differ. Some say that
women are paying too much attention to
their clothes: others that they are becom-
ing positively careless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

A certain doubt begins to hover over
the idea that an income tax would place
the bulk Of the expense of running the
government on the shoulders of John D.
Rockefeller and Hetty Green.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Shrinkage.

Oh. Mabers bathing suit was grand.
1t made you catch your breath.
She fell into the ocean and
1t choked her half to death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

Anybody who attends a chautauqua this
summer expecting to learn all about the
Mexican situation Is going to be disap-
pointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

Results from the income tax indicate
the usual willingness on the part OF
numerous citizens to allow somebody else
to rush to the front and attend to the
patriotic duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

II Congress were to ask Mr.. Mellen
what to do with the trusts" he would
probably dispose of the entire matter,
offhand. by suggesting government own
ership
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

that this is perhaps a British year
In international sport and cause doubt
to prevail as to the ability of the yachts
men to defend the Americas cup in Sep
tember. Z"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

There may be some peculiar advantage
in bill SO amended as to prevent any
Of the contending influences from claim
ing an unqualified victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

The elimination of a Mexican general
is a long and interesting process whose
results it will be dificult to guarantee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

Economists may consider the propr1ety
of an announcement that that government
governs best which taxes most.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

The tango is reported to be on the
wane- Possibly it resembles the IIuerta
hesitation and is only tottering
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

Having raised a big wheat crop. the
farmers are now asking what they are
going to do with it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

little amendment to bill may loom
up as something as important as the text
of an entire treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington, D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

When a man tries to excuse mean
action on the ground that Its business
you can write it down that he's a mighty
poor business man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15
Disapproval.

"Growcher doesn't look very cheerful.
But you must give him credit for one
thing. He doesn't quarrel
"Humph"' exclaimed the excitable man.
Hes SO ill-natured that no one wants
to get we'll enough acquainted even to
quarrel with him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

From a maker in New York.
Samples of Lace and Net
Guimpes, Fichus and Glad
stone Collars. Values to 81. 50.
First floor. center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

The Argentine" Girdle, 81
inches wide, black and combi-
nation colors; also Wide Suede
Vest Belts, all colors and white;
Kid Belts, white: others edged
with colors; finished with
buckle. SI.oo value. First
floor, center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

White Dress Skirts of pique
and ratine Russian tunics and
one, two and three tier mod
els. All lengths for misses and
little women. Third floor, cen
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

On frst-hoor tables-back
of misunderstanding you all
sizes in various popular makes
of corsets. Values to $2.25.
First floor, east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

Corset Covers, of fine main
sock and plisse crepe, trimmed
back and front with superior
wash laces and embroideries,
ribbon run. Values to soc.
First floor, east.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
SPRING LAKE.

Spring Lake, n. j., Aug. Golf was
the chief diversion for summer visitors
at Spring Lake this week. The New
Monmouth cup competition began on
the links of the Spring Lake Gof and
Country Club last Saturday, and W. B.
Schmidt, Judge Thomas A. Height and
Edward S. Jameson tied at the end of
the first days play with cards of Y.
The second stage will be played to-day.
The cup is to be awarded the player
with the highest number of points to
his credit during the series of FIVE
rounds. Mrs. james f. Fielder. wife
of the Governor, playing with Judge
William II. Spear, came in third IN
the mixed foursomes.
Former Governor and Mrs. John
Franklin Fort entertained Governor and
Mrs. Fielder this week at dinner at
the Essex and SUSSEX. Other guests
we're: Senator Austin Colgate, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Heilner, Miss Fort, Miss
Jamison. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Maloney
and Adjutant- General and Mrs. w. r.
Sadler.
Mrs. +. o. Briggs, widow Of United
States Senator Briggs, is spending the
summer at the New Monmouth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
BRADLEY BEACH.

Bradley Beach, n. j., Aug. The
newly organized Country Club has es-
tablished itself as the popular rendez-
vous for summer folk. There was a
large dance in the club tonight and
the cottage colony attended in num-
bers. Among the new members are
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Bronson Mcneil, Dr..
Robert s. De Bow and Miss Florence
Peterson.
Thomas +. Somers, owner Of the La
Refine Hotel. undertook to establish an
innovation here tonight in the form
of night tennis on the ocean front
courts. 1t is designed to afford the
faded commuter an opportunity to en-
joy an after dinner set or two. Extra
powered electric lights strung about
the courts afforded ample light for
the play.
Elaborate plans are being made for
the celebration of Bradley day on Au-
gust -. This day is expected to be the
most oventful in the resorts history.
A banquet will precede the celebration
on the night Of August u and promi-
nent speakers from all parts of the
state have been invited to attend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02

Allenhurst, y. j., Aug. Allen
bursts handsome new pool will be the
gathering place of shore swimmers on
August II, when a programme of water
sports will be given. The entry Of
Arthur MacAleenan, the metropolitan
champion fancy diver, assured the meet
of high class entrants. There will be
sprint races, diving contests and freak
matches, including tub races and
matches in which the contestants VIII
swim with one arm, with their legs
strapped together, and on their back.
Late arrivals at the hotels include;
The Curlew-Mr. and Mrs. ". +. Nor
gan, Miss Maude Morgan. W. p. Var
Heavens. Charles Smith, Miss b. XII
groe. Miss NJ. Kilgroe, A. F. A. Con-
stedt, George Bennett. Martin Ruber-
stein. +. G.. Murray, Miss E. Lands,
Mrs. Frank McGovern. Victor Barcass,
T. A. Coleman, T. ". Dooley, David H.
Davoire, Mr. and Mrs. w, q. Packard
w. ]. Mcclure, Mrs. c. b. Peterson, W
A. Kicker, George P. Bedford and Miss
MacManning. Of New York.
Allenhurst Club-Dr. +. A. Heinze'
DrIJ. N. +. Egan and Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Collins Pridham. Of New York; Mrs. II:
r. Wheeler and Herbert Barre, OF
Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-02
BELSIAR.

Belmar, y. j., Aug. 1.-0ver the
Shark River course of the Belmar
Yacht Club the fifth of series Of cup
races took place yesterday afternoon.
The Jagoba, owned by Joseph G. Ben
nett and sailed BIZ Captain Roscoe New
man, was the first to cross the finish
line. The Sussex, owned by Jacob
Leuly. handled by Theodore Walsh, and
Jockie, owned by Daniel Hunter and
sailed by Captain James Redmond, won
second and third places.
The Melrose Inn is entertaining,
among others, Charles W. Renklns,
Miss Mae Kelly, Miss Margaret Kelly,
Miss Miriam Bssinger and Walter J.
Bissinger. of New York; Wilbur b.
Norton, of Brooklyn; Thomas Voorhees,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Looy, Mrs. Lloyd
Stephans, Arthur Stephans and MIR. and
Mrs. Joseph Bucks, OF Newark, and Mr..
and Mrs. Edward c. Ely, Miss Ella
Kienert and Andrew Knox, OF Jersey
City.
At the Carleton some Of the guests
are: Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Higgins,
Samuel p. Kennedy, Miss Mildred
OherSChelmCF, i neOuOIt bluihdu' WIGS
Dorothy Erdman,. s. Miles Erdman,
Earl Musgrave, Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison
S. Luthill, Chester j. Simons, Mrs. Syl-
yester Sweet, Miss Frances Finke and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester w. Van Camper,
of New York; Miss Helen FEEDER and
Alfred Lippman, of Newark; Mr.. and
Mrs. John H. Hunter and Gordon Hun
ter, Of Brooklyn.
Among the vacationists soJourning at
the Sycamore Hotel are Lowell r..
Dwight, Harry Taft, Miss Betty Berko-
witt, Miss Esther Goald, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joel Smith, Miss Jose Norton, Miss
Marie Kendall, l.. Henry Walsh, Clyde
S. Cox and Lee +. Derzen, of Phllade /
phia; Miss Helen NJ. Eagen, of Brook
iyn; Carman Beauchamp, of Jersey
City; Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Teissher. OF
East Orange; Theodore B. Eusley, Pat
rick Foran and Paul Stratton, OF New
York.
The August contingent at the Buena
Vista includes Miss Alice +. Hennessy,
Albert NJ. Otterbourg and Miss Helen
A. Christopher, Of Philadelphia; Charles
Jaburg. Mrs. Kenneth u. Brent, Thomas
b. Pratt, Edwin II. Weir and Henri VAL