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Evening star., 1914-05-09
Mems S Fashions.

/, fs encouraging to read now and then
in mo uapers that men are perking up
somewhat in the matter of dress and
hepinniny to take an interest IN their
GOOD looks For too long time have
men constrained their tastes to somber
rainent. frightened and enlivened only
bv vivid neckties festive vests and bril-
,;ant socks. Too long have they re-
s,ricted their sartorial yearnings to such
details as whether coat and
napts should MT fittingly or baggingiy.
perbans because of the general popular
i+v of men as beaux and the general
1.mand for their use as husbands they
hava deemed it superfiuous that they
shn,ld make themselves any more at
tractiye. Perhaps they have felt that II
,youJd be dangerous to do so.
The man of today has far greater
uodesty and self-denial in this important
matter of dress than his father or broth
or ~ Yesterday or the day before that.
When man was savage, or at least
when he was more of savage, he dec
GRATED himself with fancier tattoo marks
and -ayer feathers than his wife and
daughter affected. When he became a
Greek or a Roman the splendor OF his
gowns and the luster of his jewels out
shone those of the leading ladies OF
fashion in Athens and Rome.
When he became a Saxon of exalted
rank he put his feet in shoes embroid-
cred in silk. But with the coming of
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Regulating Building Heights.

The mayor of New York city recently
signed a bill empowering the board of
estimate to limit the height OF buildings
and to subdivide the city into zones
each with its building height limit. AL
ready a large number Of American citie,
have restrained the upward tendency
of skyscrapers. Practically every city
In Europe restricts the height of build
ings. Skyscrapers in American cities
where legal restrictions have not been
placed upon them continue to be built
higher, and it was not long ago that an
announcement was made that fifty one
story structure will be built in New York,
and also recently the announcement was
made that the Tower building. on lower
Broadway, was being torn down 4
generation ago the Tower building was
thought 10 be the final word in the
height OF business structures. In 1852
and the early nineties it was one of the
wonders OF New York. being not only
remarkable for its height. but for the
fact that it was a skeleton steel-frsme
building supporting the walls. which was
Evening star., 1914-05-09
The Thirst for Glory.

Said Representative Edttholdt "i AIS
sour al I. banquet board last night
III III. Maine had rot been in i'aS ana
harbor there. would have been no spar
isi,-Americau war. and IL Adrlrdt MAY
had not been III Tampieo haIaoI lutte
would not lie any Mexican CRISIS,
E,n wls limit the ifs v thcf" hau
hscu no Havana harhor the Name M"uta
not have been there. or U thet' h"i
6ceii no hattleship Maine there c""tH hot
have been such au assignment 'r !"
SPAN hati given cuba satisfactory GOV :
.rumeut there would have been n" FtN"-
luton in the island and hcnct no 'ohdl-
tIons there at last becoming rnt"!efa"sc
TO the united states
Bat as a matter Of fact. there was a
Havana harbot: there vas battleshlr
Iaine-a uuit Of the American naval
scheme. spain had not given satisfactory
government to cuba. and revolution.
which had become intolerahle to the
United States. was in bloody SWING ana
the presence of AN American hattleshlr
at Havana had been urged hy the inner
Jean consul general 10 Cuba-titzhuSh
Lee-an educated soldier. who knew
good deal about war and what should be
done in time OF war.
50 that the existence VI tut pdltltshP
Maine and her presence in Havana har-
nor were thoroughly justified. We had.
and needed. a navy. and We had. ami
were called on to consider large interests
III cuba.
rs to Mexico. If there had been no
turbulence. in that country there would
have been no need for the presence Of
Ndmiral Mayo iii Mexican waters: and il
Admiral Mayo had not been ordered To
Tampico the stars and stripes would not
have been insuted there
But. as a matter OF fact. Mexico had
been in the turmoil of civil war for three
wears. and American and other foreign
interests looking to the Stars and Stripes
had been suffering severely all that time.
the need of action of some kind on our
BART had become imperative. and Admiral
Iayo got his orders. That he has ear
ried himself well III trying circumstances
il only a fair and just presumption
Mr Bartholdt thinks the admiral was
'ihirstlng Tor slory. That way lies
danger for speculation and accusation.
Peace hath her thirst no less pro-
nounced than war. II admiral Mayo
were 10 suggest that Mr.. Bartholdt is
''thirstiES for glory with the Nobel peace
prize in view. he would be declared on, OF
order. We have sent sailors and soldiers
Oh what may prove a very rough errand.
and w. expect them To do their duty.
That they viii do il admits of no doubt.
and our duty 1T home is to give Them
not criticism or faultfndng but Iowa
support aud encouragement in ''ungrude-
ing measure.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

the middle ages the ladies began to
press him closely in magnificence OF
toilet Man put on ostrich plumes, gilt
buttons. shining buckles. lace-trimmed
knee breeches silk stockings. lace cuffs
and siashed doublets of silk and satin
and velvet. but to no purpose. His wife
was oI;dressing him. Gradually he re-
tired beaten and discouraged from the
unequal contest He retired into clothes
oil dark and somber cotton and wool
fabrics. and put on trousers He took
the piumes out of his hat. The only
men who have the courage in the present
day to persist in fancy toilets are NOV
ing-picture cowboys, bull fighters. ac-
tors and some soldiers, and soldiers are
modifying their hitherto loud taste in
clothes and piumes because they make
too good targets.
But every now and then one hears that
man means to reassert himself in the
clothing lire dress himself in a way that
will set off his figure-or show up his
fGure-and once again take his proper
aud traditional place IN the world of
fashion.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Cleaning, Dyeing, Storing.

Rugs and carpets Cleaned and STORED.
Cleaning done by improved steam
method: stored in our own vaults.
This is the season of the year when
there is much winter and summer ar
pareI to be cleaned and dyed. winter
garments to be cleaned and placed in
storage during the warm months. sum
mer garments to be cleaned and possibly
dyed and made ready for warm weather
use. Our Dry Cleaning process cannot he
surpassed. The most delicate fabrics and
garments intrusted to US with entire con-
fidence.
All sorts of winter apparel. rugs. ear
pets. portieres. draperies. lace curtains.
blankets. etc. stored III our vaults on
the premises at reasonable prices. W"
will send for them. II desired We VIII
also take down and rehanE in the fall
Your portieres, draperies and lace cur
tains.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

a revolutionary change in architecture.
Up to that time the height of brick and
masonry construction had been carried
to what was concluded to be the limit of
safety and of investment return. Credit
for the idea Of steel-frame construction.
which made possible the tall buildings
of the present, has been given to mum
Der of architects and the honor Of being
the father Of the skyscraper has many
claimants.
The excessively tan building has de-
veloped many untavorable features and
aroused much hostile criticism. \ com
mission whicl. was appointed in New
York to investigate this matter reported
that TO build to any height. over any
proportion of the lot, for any desirea
use. and in any part of the city. has re-
suited in injury 10 real estate anu ousi
moss interests and TO the health safety
and general welfare of the eitH. II mas
been found that the skyscraper lowers
the rents Of smaller adjacent buidlhss'
that il deprives them of their talr snare
OF sunlight and air and that II results
IN the darkening and congestion OF the
streets Facts have also been oioueht
ont in recent investigations that snow
that skyscrapers can he carried To 'ie
point where they pay sim return ot
the investment or are actual moie!
losers.
Wnie numerous cities ar cohceineu
With restricting the MAXIMUM htlSht %
buildings and urging that they tower
th- value OF smaller buildings hea'
Them tin point i coming INTO prom
nenc- that limitations snouid be piaceo
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Blease and Underwood.

,:,, Elease'S senatorial campaign -
not prospcrins Indeed. reports say -
il "p,.terlu.. out" The people OF Sou'i'
carolina az, not rising with cnthh-
si,sun Ia his appeal to he transferred 70
Washington.
whether this means that he Is pleas
iu.. Them 50 well IN the governor :
chair they want to keep him at hoHe
for further service or that they nave
tired of him and ARE no longer conSid- :
riu.e him IN connection With political
honors is Il question.
-rh.r. are two reasons why this news
IS welcome The Senate is not the place
~ any time for the exercise of such
talents as Gov Blease possesses lie
would not lik. the Senate. nor the
Senate HIM 1t would either change
him or ignore him. Either action
would initiate against his happiness.
The agitator's place Is outslue ra'hei
than inside the Senate.
AZ This time in particular the agitator
would be out of his element in that
chamber. For some years this couh
trv has been rocking with agitation
old subjects and new have been useu
to stir up strife and dlscohttht. oiu
cries and new have been MADE !" fii7
in the ears Of the voters me resuit
is that Congress has been set 10 WORK
oyerhauling many things. and Will De
50 employed for several years TO come.
The agitators have been so INDUSTRIOUS
and 50 successful they have piled the
table. Of Congress sky high with ousl-
ness
This work Of the agitators must DC
thoroughly sifted and weighed. some
Of il is good. Some of it only $3.50
some of il so palpably bad the coun-
try would be injured by any lesis-
lation based on it, II is for the House
and the Senate-and particularly the
Senate which is the more deliberatlfe
hody of the tWo-to proceed coolly and
carefully with framing measures to
meet demands that have been thus
created.
In a word the country needs rest
from agitation: and maybe little rest
would benefit the agitators Some OF
them have been shouting at the top OF
their voices for wears. They are hoafse
from the effects Of their long con
tinued excitement and appeal, iheif
business is to see only red. ana pro
claim that color: and they nav" oeeh
the busiest men in the land
TIN. souths development along manu-
featuring and agricultural lines has
been extraordinary for a decade, ana
very gratifying 10 her sister sections
IL should not be halted, and VIII not
be if sh, continues to put her best ioot
foremost. The election of such a man
as Mr. Underwood TO the Senate mas
elected compliments everywhere ana
from both sides; and no southern state
could do better in choosing congress
sional servants than to guide by Ma
bama at this time.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

y Dainty Dress of French Lawn. hand
made. with embroidered yoke and Dutch
neck and short sleeves trimmed With
Valenciennes lace and insertion. 1t is
long waist style and the belt is formed
by beading run with ribbon: skirt tucked
and trimmed with insertion edged with
hand embroidered scallops and fora
sprays. Priced at S15.uo
The model at the left is also Of lawn
with front to waist line formed OF tine
insertion and embroidered panels: the
skirt has embroidered edge and is lace
trimmed: the sash Of soft ribbon is
gathered IN a rosette in front and ends
in a bow AT the back. Priced AT $40
White Cashmere is the choicest material
for coats: an exquisite model is here
shown with embroidered cape and
scalloped cuffs: China silk lining size >
Years. Priced at Sl1.D0
The cap of embroidered Swiss is trim
med with Nalenciennes lace. ribbon ro-
settes and ties. Priced mt 81 -,
Evening star., 1914-05-09
The Intrusive Thermom.

The honey bee will soon draw near
And buzz amid the clover.
The bird will sound its message clea
AS tieecy clouds drift over.
And just when Pleasure roams about
All free from any tether.
The old thermometer breaks out
And talks about the weather.
As gentle fragrances begin
To soothe our grateful slumbers
A bulletin is waited in
That uses fearful numbers
Just as our dreams serene and sweet
Begin TO turn toward heaven,
We get reminded that the heat
Approaches "a.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Mourning Blouses of Soft, Cool and
Dainty Japanese Silks.
Three Particularly EfecflOe
Models Are illustrated.

WI OUeE9 A1G IIIUoHALCN'
One model has drop shoulders and
short sleeves, collar and cuffs OF
white net, and an inverted plalt IN
front. trimmed with self-covered
buttons. Priced at 1896.
Equally attractive for the woman
who prefers high neck and long
sleeves is the blouse with We of
silk net, tucks at front and back ;
revers and collar of self-material.
This model fastens in back. Price,
S5.75. !, /,
The other style is knife-plaited
front and back, and has corded
seams. and dainty frills of silk at
neck and on cuffs; the new link ef-
feet down the front is unusually
pretty. Price, $500.
That it is possible to secure just
as pretty and stylish blouses for
mourning wear as in colors and
fancy styles has been our constant
aim: the models here shown tell
how we'll we have succeeded. They
are Of the soft and cool Japanese
silks that afford such splendid
service. and each style is different.
MANY other varied styles. in all
sizes from "a to A.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Street Safety.

Several notes Of announcement are to
be found III the recent proceedings of the
street Safety Association. an association
which. according to its late report and
general knowledge. is The outcome OF
The Stars campaign for fewer accidents
conducted in the sprin. and summer of
ther saying that this paper has strongly
supported Us By editorials. cartoons ana
notices" The Street Safety Association
stands Tor life-saving by suggesting and
otherwise promoting reform IN street
traffic regulation and the education Of the
riding and walking public to d more gen
eral recognition of the rules OF the road
and greater caution in th. use Of the
streets. The number Of lives lost in
street accidents is large and nearly all
street accidents ar, prey eutable. And
as there Is = way TO prevent them they
should be prevented The way To pre-
ventiun lies III the adoption Of traffic rules
shown by observation and experience to
he wise, and then insisjence upon the
uHtFe.sal observance OF thos, rules. Il
vas said ay one al the speakers at the
meeting Of the Street Safety Association
that We are "H tine right traces. though
vut WORK Is hard and difficult because it
IS new, uut We are going To make Wash
iu=ton Il safer city and @e are going to
10 it bccause some people here. are willing.
TO devote their time and service to the
work. This is a colnmendabie ambition
and the hope Of all citizens is that it may
"e realized. Excepting at certain street
intersections there * in Washington not
Il.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Linen BedlUeQr That All housewives
Like for Summer Use.


1t IS natural for comfortable possible
With Linen Bedwear comfort the heated period greatly
centaed Flax Materials naturally cooler than cotton they
do not attract and retain the heat.
Our splendid showing OF Linen Bedwear here in
entirety Selections should be made early order that
be embroidered with initials monogram And
going plain advise that choosing be done
Hemstcled Linen Sheets,
For double three-quarter and single beds. Sizes
axeA yards, 2xs yards 215x234 yards and 21sxs
yards.
Prices, $4.5o to $1,000 pair.
Hemstched Linen Cases,
Hemmed hemstitched; sizes 2212x3o neir
Prices, ST so $500 pair.
Hand embroidered Linen Pillowcases.
Prices $225 $1,000 pair.
Hand-embroidered Linen and Batse Bedspreads Pill
low Shams Bolster Roll Covers, etc.
Special Va1ue IN Hemstiched Pi1owcases.
Warranted pure flax in every thread, size 221iNS6
inches.
Special price, soc each
second center.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
The New Freid Garment
Container

is practical and efficient household
necessity. In these enlightened times
every one wants to protect their wearing
apparel during the summer. The Freid
Garment Container is for this purpose.
Not only is it usable during the sum
mer, but throughout the entire year. be-
ing just the thing to shield gowns and
wearing apparel from dust and dirt.
The Freid Garment container is de-
signed to hold. in their original shape.
several gowns. fur coats. suits. mems
garments. fabrics. etc. and to protect
them absolutely from moths. dust aud
other destructive agencies.
Made of fine quality brocaded materials:
indestructble. compact, spacious and at
tractive: - inches wide and ~ inches
long. Useful to take on the summer va
cation when wardrobe space is often at
a premium.
Priced at $3.50 and $500
each.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

Denials of the George Washington
cherry tree story are not important.
George Washington is not the hrst abie
performer 10 80 too far in intrustnS NM
self to an oNerZealous press aSent.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Pursuit of Happiness.

What is you gineter do, now you done
los yoh job"
Il specks Ill go into de chicken bust
ness
rs talkn' bout work. / ain akin.
you bout yoh pleasures.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Suffrage Progress.
From the Chicago Post.

7 rOHl INC IUIcHSO FOSC.
The House, for the first time in its
faces woman suffrage debat,,
on the floor. This is real progress.
Coupled with the favorable report OF
the Shafroth amendment made by the
Senate committee, it makes a record
that the national assoclatIon may well
view with satisfaction.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

Some Of the plans for the manage
nent of the Panama canal contemplate
recognition Of Uncle sam as the hhah-
cialiv responsible proprietor but not as
the boss
Evening star., 1914-05-09

1t is feared that Col. Goethais opinion
that coastwise ships should pay Tolls VII!
not have the weight with Theodore
Roosevelt that some OF the other calcula-
tions of the eminent engineer have had
Evening star., 1914-05-09

r~tu ortlef 20 ayoid DELAYS on a..onn; ~
rot N. gI,Irc>~cd 10 any indiy yiIia r1nn'''en
VII fh. ono. IN; simply 10 TIE STAR o, 10
the EdI:utial "r Ei~'hr>s h"la3 uncut "''"'"'"-
t, trnor or purpose
Evening star., 1914-05-09
The Tactless Ones.

They tell You when Your woes N2u nurse
That your misfortunes might be worse.
And think they re due for thanks from
you
If what they say proves strictly true.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Extending the Lines.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Ii orders have actually been given to
Funston to extend his lines as far '.aS
in his judgment is necessary, why
the Mexican news ought To be quite in
teresling very soon.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

v has at last heer demonstrated that
There really can hc such i thing as a
quiet wedding If the people Interested
make up their minds To- il.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Words in Demand.

Your constituents seem to expect a
great dea OF explaining.
Yes replied the statesman. 1T 5
the first time in years that they have
wanted me to talk instead of shaking
hands.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

No criticism OF liuerta viii success
fully dispute his claims To rank as a
man Of extraordinary talents for letting
other people do the guessing.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

Perhaps secretary Houston could make
some researches which would heip 10
show what is the matter with this sea-
sons olive branch crop.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

New York is to have meeting OF Siee
clubs from Harvard. Columbia. Penn
sylvania and Dartmouth. Why worry
about the plans OF the Metropolitan
Opera Company"
Evening star., 1914-05-09

There are two kinds of people. those
who do things without making a fuss
and those who make a fuss without do
ing things
Evening star., 1914-05-09

While Harry Thaw Was willing to take
4 chance with the movies. Edison ; en-
perments with talking pictures evident
lv have no ailurements for him.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

1t is conscrvatively estimated that
about uine-tenths of the progressive
party will soon be back from South
America.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
WM000war6 6 I0tbr0{p
New Observation-Disclosures
Store Hours:
9 AIM. to 5:A5 Pm.
The Lingerie Dresses, Coat and Cap
For Little Children, as illustrated, Have
Been Selected from Most Extensive
and Varied Assortment.
and Varied Assortment.

Nothing exquisite could be imagined than the showing
OF apparel tor the little folks The
ractVe style features the best needework the and finest
white fabrics have been utilized with and discrimination
he showing complete offer advantages for selection
that were never before available
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Disinfect!

From the Duluth News Tribune.
When troops are landed in fever
threatened territory chloride of lime is
mightier than gunpowder.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

Discussion OF u desirable Inauguration
date has again cen obscured by the
debate ON when the straw hat is due.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Does Not Eliminate.

From the St. Louis Globe-Democra;.
The elimination of Huerta appears to
grow in popularity with everybody ex-
cept Huerta.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

FL. Evening star WITH tho Sunday morning
cd zion Is delivered by carriers witfin the city
II l. cents p"r month: daily only. :, cents per
,,ontr- sunday only 20 cents per month Orders
NAV 10 sent by mail telephone Main .iio.
,Gllcciion is made by carrier al the end OF each
rionth.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

Like some other armies thal ndte sc
cured attention i'll the news ,oAes -
mostly composed of General.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Hot Weather Coming!

From the Concord Monitor.
Now is the time to take thought and
to give cash for fresh air funds and other
Save the Babies, movements.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

Sometimes man thinks he is a re-
former with a message to the cropping
public, when he is only personally peev-
iSh.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

-,,at.;e IN oayapre-hv mail postage prepaid
I,aIi, St.uia, IN .lded "ns. month. "a cents.
u3fIV Sunday pJipIfrd. .ne monta. ~ cents
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Rumor Not Idle.

From the Chicago News.
That phrase idle rumor" may have to
be ruled out, now that all the rumors |
in the world seem to be working over
time.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

Upton Sinclair seems bent on demon
strating that an author can be stranger
than the fiction he writes.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
The Army!

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
Colorado is enjoying practical medi-
atlon.
Evening star., 1914-05-09

Neither suffraeist nor anti-suffragist
adopts the shrinking. thornless vio ct as
an emblem
Evening star., 1914-05-09

hcsc garments offered simply suggestive
ui styles to be had Our Infants Shop full overlooking
with the garments infants up 10
children who have had six BIRTHDAYS
Evening star., 1914-05-09
The Evening star Newspaper Company.

Rux{nesS orsce 1Ith St and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune RuidnG
CEi,.lco offcr. First National Bank building.
Eurupcan once: 3 Regent St. London, Eng and.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
In Cooler Place.

From the New York Sun.
President Wilson is holding office in
a tent. Things have been pretty warm
for him.
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Some Facts About Our
ORIENTAL COTTON CREPE.
Imported and Shown by Us.
Third floor. l 81.

he weaving OF Japan has been pursued for
Years and the highest the has there been obtained
Owing to the great popularity OF Oriental limitations have
been attempted by Of fabrics this other
tres but tar with Indifferent The threads Of the
twisted BY hand and andooms No
machinery has been perfected produce the peculiar lasting
crepe effect together with wearing quality which distinguish
Oriental Crepe. The oriental oors which the
dyed noted for their soft appearance and durability
Oriental Crepes require ironing the advantages in
this respect alone being of the chief
reasons for their popularity.
The splendid wearing quality delicate yet fast colors and
one OF place these above all others for the max
OF women shirt mems shirts, kinlonos.
large Of these Crepes has been received
direct from Japan choice selection OF plain oors and large
variety OF stripes white and tinted grounds.
30 inches wide, Csc yard
Evening star., 1914-05-09
Cleanup In Mexico.

When the time comes. IL it must come,
for q cleanup week in Mexico, it is a
good guess that the motto Of the clean
ers will be thorough"