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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

change of men without a change OF
methods?
This presents an old and oft-debated
proposition. Can the Tiger change his
| stripes? How is it possible? They are a
part of the brute, and must be accepted
with it. No stripes, no Tiger. Ob1ec-
tionable as they may be, they must be
endured if the Tiger is to remain in the
household.
Now. nobody is proposing the aboli-
ton of Tammany. II the organization
did not exist the local situation would
produce it, Sums are inevitable in a
metropolis: and Tammany is but organ
lied political slummery. Men who have
votes, and yet are without any but ele-
mental notions about things, must, if they
are to be managed. feel the local govern
ment in their pockets and stomachs.
fat contract and the daily wages growing
them
That end Tammany has always per-
formed within it's bailiwick. After voting
the boys" on election day, it has provid-
ed for their comfort in material way.
Jobs have gone to the Industrious and
charity to the thriftless. and everything
done to keep the boys in line for the
next campaign.
No men have understood Tammany bet
ter than Richard Croker and Charles F.
Murphy. In the leadership of the organi-
cation they have produced results. They
have brought home the bacon" Could
a man of different quality operating on a
different line do as much? In the world
of practical politics, the question answers
itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
The New Battleship.

The news Of the launching or commits
sioning of great new American warship
is always stirring and stimulating to the
national pride Of Americans. The regret
Is that these interesting and peace pro-
noting events are not Of more frequent
occurrence. The turning over Of the
dreadnought Texas by her builders to the
United States is story that is crafty
ing to all Americans. 1t is not conceiv-
able that 1t is a story displeasing even to
little navy men in Congress. They, too
must feel thrill as they contemplate the
taking over by the nation of such ma
jestic engine of power-a power that II
put into real action at all will be put in
for defense of what is right Like all its
predecessors the Texas rs the most pow
erful battleship afloat today" Each sue
ceeding battleship is the most powerful.
so rapid is progress in marine architec-
ture and ordnance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
National Arboretum.

| The plan for the creation of an arbore-
tum in Rock Creek Park meets, OF
course with the approval of local and all
other dendrologists as well as of every
person interested in the general suo5ect
of trees. The present plan seems to COM
prehend the creation of an arboretum nm
tied to American species, but the plan Is
easily to be expanded to include all tree
forms of the temperate and colder zones.
A national arboretum is an old subject.
several efforts on small and not sys-
tematic scale having been made in Wash
ington toward the creation of an ar
boretum, notably IN the Capitol GROUNDS
and in the grounds Of the Agricultural
Department. Andrew Jackson Downing,
the landscape architect who designed the
Smithsonian grounds, but did not COM
plete them because of his death IN the
wreck of the steamboat Henry Clay In
July. 1852, had a plan for converting the
whole Mall, including the Smithsonian
grounds, into an extended landscape gar
den planted with specimens properly
labeled, of all the varieties of trees and
shrubs which would flourish in this eli
mate. When the grounds of the Depart
ment of Agriculture were laid out or I'M
proved in 1868 the horticulturist of the
department, William Saunders, established
a small arboretum which was the founda-
ton of that, principally of conifers eX-
listing In those grounds today.
In 1899 the Secretary of Agriculture.
James Wilson, wrote in his report that
lone of the needs of the department is an
arboretum in which can be brought to-
gether for study all the trees that will
grow i'll the climate of Washington. The
need OF such an establishment was felt
early in the history of the capital, and
was brought forward more than fifty
years ago among the various plans pro-
posed for the use of the Smithson be-
quest, which was finally devoted to the
founding of the present Smithsonian In
stitution'' The Washington Board Of
Trade in 1900 adopted resolution that
recognizing the great benefits that would
accrue to the scientific and educational
interests of our country and its capital
by the planting of such an arboretum
as is contemplated. the Board of Trade
approves the project The Board OF
Trade instructed its committee on
parks and reservations to cooperate with
the Department Of Agriculture in ''secur-
ing the establishment of this important
public improvement in such park or parks
as may be decided upon as most useful
for the purpose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Looking Wise.

My Uncle Jim, he used to speak.
His words would make the welkin ring
But now his eloquence grows weak.
He isn't saying anything.
The popularity he's found
To all his friends is a surprise
Since he has just been sitting round
And doing nothing but look wise.
It's great to have a silvery tongue
And make men listen to your voice.
It's great to lecture old and young
And see them tremble or rejoice.
According to the words you choose.
But Of them all the greatest prize
Is this strange gift that statesmen use:
The simple art of looking wise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Comparative Actual Tax Burdens.

Representative Prouty measures the
comparative tax burdens of American
cities by applying to the tax rate the
figures Of census-reported relation OF
assessed to true value. But except in
q few cities Of the states of Minnesota,
Washington and Wisconsin the census
repoeted relations of assessed to true
value are slurred as incorrect by the
census authorities. They are the guess
work Of municipal officials. Since these
reports are inaccurate and misleading
the census calculations of tax rate
based upon them are tainted with the
same error and are absolutely worth
less as measure of comparative actual
tax burdens The census authorities
make clear the unreliability of these
statistics and of the differences and de-
auctions from them.
The only reliable measure of com
parative tax burdens is the per capita
levy. based upon the total tax levy,
the dollars actually paid by the tax
payers collectively and by the average
taxpayer.
Thus measured. in the light of the
census figures of 1912. which have re-
Gently become available for this use,
the Washingtonian's tax burden of
today is fully as heavy as that of other
American cities approximating it in size.
and owing to its peculiar disabilities,
its lack of the taxable resources of the
commercial and industrial city. it is
less able to bear the same burden than
any other American city.
This contention is elaborated in edi-
torial correspondence printed elsewhere
in today's Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
The Anti Fly Campaign.

Fly time approaches and everybody
who thinks on the subject of health
should remember that at this season a
million flies may be prevented by a
single swat. The health department of
the District has issued bulletin advis-
ing no quarter for the early fly. Public
opinion concerning the fly has under
gone a great change within a few years.
Not long ago he was harmless insect.
pestiferous. perhaps. but still humorous
little fellow who was entitled to his life
and liberty and the pursuit Of happiness
in his own way. The fly in connection
with the bald-headed man always fur
nished a good joke.
Bacteriology and the microscope have
revealed the fly in his true colors. He
has been shown to be child Of Nth and
the carrier Of dread diseases. 1t has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Tammany.

The suggestion that Charles F. Murphy
be ousted and Richard Croker restored
10 his old place as leader of Tammany
Hall excites only amusement In New
York. There are men who desire very
much to see Mr.. Murphy go. but they
would greatly regret seeing Mr.. Croker
come back.
Mr.. Murphy's democratic opponents in
New York are Invisible into two classes.
The members of the smaller class are not
stirred by the way tho boss plays politics.
They are accustomed to that way, and
like it. They believe in the spoils system,
and rejoice to see the laborer receive his
hire. What they want is a new boss not
a change in boss methods. They have not
been doing WELL under Mr. Murphy. and
so are against him. What they want is a
chance at the pickings themselves: and
that might come under a new leader.
Members Of the other, the larger, class
want both new boss and new methods.
Their aim is a new Tammany. fumigated
thoroughly. No leader of the Murphy
0eler order would suit them. Why q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
The Housing Survey.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
THE tenants don't want anything bet
ter; they don't know how to use it, This,
according to Miss Mildred Chadsey, is
the reply made by landlords who are
urged to improve the condition of their
tenements. If the tenants do not wish
anything better, and do not know how to
use anything better, it must be the work
of Cleveland to educate them. For filthy
and insanitary tenements are more than
menace to the unfortunate people who
are housed in them. They are a menace
to the entire community. They are breed
ing places of disease. Worse than that,
they are cesspools from which emanate
the plaques of immortality and vicious
ness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
The Monroe Doctrine.

Should we not welcome the present dis
cussion of the Monroe doctrine? May it
net be turned to good account and made
to strengthen US as nation both at
hsme and abroad?
For more than a decade many thought
full men have lamented the loss of public
interest except in commerce. Everything
has seemAd to rest upon a cent-per-cent
basis. Tariff rates, railroad rates. cur
rency schemes. have occupied attention.
Nothing else has been able to work itself
into the picture. There was {. brief APP
peal to higher sentiment at the time of
the furry about Cuba. but that was soon
over.
The Monroe doctrine. as originally pro-
mulgated. was an assertion in the inter-
est Of room for the rising tide of de-
mocracy. Mr.. Lincoln, at a later day,
phrased II admirably. and for all time.
He spoke for government of the people,
by the people, for the people"
The American people have made a
notable advance on that line They es-
tablished such a government; and it sur
vived one Of the bloodiest civil wars in
history. 1t became the stronger by that
war. Today 1t is one of the strongest
governments on earth.
Not all our friends to the south have
done SO well, but some have profited ma
terially by our declaration for elbow-room
for popular government In this hemi-
sphere. Look at Brazil. and Chile, and
Argentina. May it not be claimed that
their people were encouraged in all their
remarkable progress by the assurance
that they had friend in US, watching
them with sincere solicitude. and ready to
help as against any European interior
ence?
Mexico has not gone forward at so en-
couragtng a rate. But may we not claim
to have served her In our assertion of the
Monroe doctrine In her behalf Diaz,
with his nearly thirty years of strong
rule followed that. He was. 1t is true,
more a dictator than the president Of a
republic. but he was greatly superior as a
guide for his people to tho weak Austrian
prince Louis Napoleon tried to impose on
thsn n emperor. Had We not brought
that hEh-handed maneuver to an end,
Mezloo would have suffered far more than
she has done under her turbulent efforts
% manage her own affairs.
Let m hear moro about tho Monroe
deot11ne. What were the conditions in
Eu1ops and in this hemisphere when il
was d5st pronounced7 What changes have
taken place aince7 What are the condi-
tions todayf Is tho doctrine obsolete
Should Il be abandoned. or even modified
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Towels.

Our Towels are from ireland,
Germany and Scotland. Hem
stitched and hemmed ready for
use; hand and machine embroid-
cred, plain and fancy. All sizes,
from the small individual guest
towel to the largest made, which
is 27x48 inches.
Guest Towels, 25e, $50, 57Hc,
soc and 62Hc each.
Hemstitched and Hemmed
Towels, $500 to $4,000 dozen.
Embroidered Towels, 75c to
$500 each.
Toweling, in various designs,
IS TO 2o inches wide, SOC to $I.oo
yard.
Second door. Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

Announcements now bringing show
ers of congratulations to the White
House convey the assurance that in
spite of international agitation the
world moves along in its old fashioned
way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

Oh order to avoid delay. on account Of
seresnal absence. letters to THE STAR should
sot BE- addressed to any individual connected
Vim the ONCE but simply to THE STAR. OF to
~ EDITORIAL Or Business Department according
Do tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Linen Bedwear.
Fine quality, soft and sheer.

Hemstitched Linen Sheets
$50 to $1,000 pair.
Hemstitched Linen Cases, $I.oe
to $3.50 pair.
Hand-embro;dered Linen Pill,
lowcases, $3.50 to $1,000 pair.
Hand-embroidered Bedspreads
$1,000 to $1,000 each.
French Hand embroidered Lin
en- Bed Sets, consistig of sheets
and cases to match, $4,000 to
$1,000 the set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Responsible for the Quietude.

wedding.
Only partially So, replied the girls
father. THE young man and myself have
been instructed to remain perfectly quiet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Old-Fashioned Phraseoloey.

Are you going home to mend your
fences?" asked one member Of the legis-
lature.
No" replied the other. Il think I'll
stay right here and do little white
washing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Shocking!

From the PhiladeIph1a Press
They have a new carpet in the Senate
chamber at Washington, and, like most
new high grade carpets. it is SO charged
with electricity that the senators are
shocked. The discovery of anything that
will shock the present Senate ought to
be of national Importance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

Hemstitched Damask Tea Doilies. all
pure linen.
$500, $500, $3.50, S3-75 to $1,000
dozen.
scalloped Tea Doilies, alss embroidered.
$3.50 dozen.
and-embroidered Madeira Tea Doiiies,
$5.75, 5000 to $500 dozen.
Luncheon Sets consisting of matched
doilies and centerpieces.
SI.5o to $500 set.
Lace Doiljes and Centerpieces, in com
plete sets.
$3.o5, $500 to $1,000 set.
Hemstitched Damask Tea Cloths,
$I.5o to $500 each.
Hemstitched Damask Tea Sets.
$500 to $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

After all, the designation Sixteenth
street is not lacking in political dis
tinction. There was a time when the
number 16 played q highly important
part in public discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

The tango may be regarded as a
means of giving the public something
to talk about which involves no politi-
cal complication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

1t will be impossible for the national
government to save enough to buy battle
ships by cutting out a few automobiles
here and there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

Many admirers of his gifts as an or
ator are hoping that Secretary Bryan's
voice trouble will disappear before the
outdoor lecture season opens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

Psdpls Who compare the railway bust
nsna % IN 'octopus- arc looking in vain
fer any advantage IN . crippled tentacle
NJ ysprasented by the New Haven road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

Every Congress contains a number Of
statesmen who derive enjoyment from
keeping the District of Columbia in
suspense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
No Question in His Case.

DO they allow children in this apart
ment building?'
Il should say they do replied the jan
itor. II have six of EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

operate organizations are likely to be
noted for discord in the box office that
attracts almost as much attention as the
harmony in the auditorium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Spain Up-to-Date.

From the New York Evening Sun.
They are having riots at the Span
ish elections. Even in old Iberia the
capacity for self-government grows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

Literary men in diplomacy are expected
to display especial skill and judgment in
editing their own remarks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

Payable IN advance-by mail. postage prepald.
Daily Sunday Included. month. 90 cents.
Daily, Sunday excepted one month. 90 cents
saturday Star, 81 year: Sunday Star. 81 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

lobbying is one Of the most poorly paid
of all professions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
ALI the World a Ball.
From the Chicago News

From the Chicago News
Returned base ball tourists report
the discovery that the world is round
| like a base ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

The 0ovsznor Of Texas may have po-
litioal ambitious, but they are probably
not in the line OF diplomatic activity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

An ambassador must be careful even il
extending congratulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Escapes.
From the Toledo Blade.


Most of the things somebody is going
to do to Uncle John Rockefeller never
happen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
The New Baby Carriages
and Coaches.
Am Enlarged Display i'm Which Every Mother Shout
Take Peculiar Interest, as it Embraces the
Very Best Produced.

Very Best Produced
Our Baby Carriages brought their OF
lection through development Each succeeding brings
ideas and finish that add
eay the appearance, and comfort of the coach
This years devices several and each
forward and bctterment About the important
Improvement S the
Turn Table Gear, which permits the turn
ing of the body of the coach so THAT the baby
faces the person propelling the carriage.
Another good feature is the Artillery
Wheels, very durable, and exceptionally
meat i'm appearance.
In decorative finish there has been notable advancement.
which improves the carriage immensely Shown in French gray,
white natural and brown oak coors.
Prices range from $500 to $500.
l foo. ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Miscellaneous Linen Needs

MisceIIaneoUs Linen Needs
Roller Towels, Glass Towels,
Pantry Towels, Kitchen Towels,
Knife Cloths, Dish Cloths, Pot
Cloths, Dust Cloths, Scrub Cloths,
Polish Cloths, Broom Cloths and
Dustless Busters. A full assort-
ment OF all varieties and qualities
in all such cleaning requisites.
Asbestos Table Mats and AS
bestos Table Covers, all sizes,
with leaves to match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
The Styles in Little Children's Hats
Have Never Been So Pretty.

The styles very delightful and charming look
They shown white and colors, that most
dress be matched with beautiful and becoming
little hat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Economical Suggestion.

hard.
Perhaps few will take little hint
And not insist on using up yard
OF paper on each ticket that they print.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
sditinn 10 delivered by carriers within the CITY
at ls cents per month: daily only. Is eents per
may BE- sent by mail, or telephone Main 24+0.
Collection IL made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Post Cards Booklets and Novelties for St Patcs
Day and Easter-Main Floor.
EXCLUSIVE liberty" EVENING WRAPS OF
UNSURPASSED SIMPLE ELEGANCE

these modes Liberty exclusive with
greatly nue by
blending especially selected the
preston Of the prevailing
and mod
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

Entered a. second-ciass mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. D. O.
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lie StfdW mats tOIlslNi
Of leghorns. milans and
panamas. and the favor
accorded simple lines and
various trimmings intro
duces any number of
shapes. Some are in
sailor effect, others in the
close-fitting little bonnet
types, and numerous d.
versions of the mushroom
shape. Some very dainty
styles at $3.50. Others at
higher prices.
In Lace. Net and En-
broidery Hats. and also
in the White Piaue Hats.
with embroidered scallops
or hand-embroidery and
ribbon trimming are in 4
profusion of designs whose
daintiness cannot be de-
MED. Priced from $4.23 to
SLIGO.
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Oh. svs.ias star Newspaper Company.

easiuess once nth st and Pennsyivsnis Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chfcaco Once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent St.. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14

Old bachelors used to receive slippers
as birthday gifts. Now they receive
dancing pumps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDHR JOHNSON.
An Important Distinction.

Mr.. Bliggins talks a great deal about
his family pride
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne; only he
is content to feel proud Of his family
without considering whether his family
has reason to be proud of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-14
Kewpie Dolls dressed for St Patricks Day. and in coors
OF colleges and semirares-Fourth floor.
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PTtIly STIdUeS OF PIIIk anu UIIt. dIIu III I
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ST 90 each.
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IN OUR LIBERTY SECTION WE ARE
ALSO SHOWING

a large assortment OF cretonne arti
large variety OF pieces, which may
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Pillow Covers, SOC each.
Table Covers. SOC each.
Sewing Bags, 75c each.
Handkerchief Bags. 75c each.
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Irish Damask Tablecoths round designs, in floral
and conventional effects.
yards. $3.50 2x3 yards. .So75
2S2l yards i. .S575 ! 24x2A yards -..- 5000
25x2o incl Napkins to match, $3.50.
Fine Scotch Damask Pattern Cloths and Napkins.
the best qualities that be secured and the value
ceptional.
YARDS 5000 Value, $500
2x2H yarls, $3.50. Value $3.50
*, yards 5000. Value S11oo.
24x24 yards, $3.50. Value, $1,000
2o-inch Napkins $3.50 dozen
27-inch Napkins, $1,000 Dozen