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Evening star., 1915-06-05

hava been admitted to the Union
only alter she GROUND had been care
fully prcaarc.i. Witness Arizona and
New Mexico. which had been knock
ing for admission for years, but were
denied because Of their lack of quail
fcations. National sentiment has
been rigid on that matter.
Almost a half century has passed
since Alaska came under our con-
troll. and she is still territory. All
things considered, development there
has been rapid. Many Americans
have moved in, and done much to
bring about up-to-date conditions.
They have done so much, what was
once called Stewards Folly" has now
become one of the most desirable of
all our holdings. But statehood for
Alaska is not in sight. She could
not meet the requirements and the
proposition seriously urged would
open up discussion leading to new
lines of thought as to the Union. its
strength. and how best to maintain
its strength.
Meanwhile. ii is pleasant to reflect
that both Hawaii and Porto Rico arc
fourlshing as never before, and will
continue to do so while American au-
thority remains.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Sea transportation.

Until the meeting OF the pan Amer
,ean financial conference the question
OF merchant marine was local. That
IS to say. there was no thought OF cs-
tablishing anything in that line but
a sea-carrying service for ourselves.
The pressing need OF an American
merchant marine. owned in the
United States and flying the Stars
and Stripes, was described. Such was
the basis OF the administrations
ship purchase bill and the discussion
OF it III the last Congress.
Now there is new and larger
proposition. Central and South
America would like to come in"
Their idea is the establishment of a
joint service, with regard particular
ly to meeting the demands OF the
greatly increased business between
the two continents of this hemis phere
now under discussion. and, as all
hope. soon to be promoted
As yet. the proposition is in the
rough. Its authors concede that a
little time will be necessary to work
out details, SO that it may be fully
understood and appreciated.
But, even in the rough, it is inter-
esting, and will enter into the dis
cussion of the general subject prior
to the meeting of Congress. And
Congress, too, when it assemblies will
consider it in some form. In both the
Presidents message and the report
of the Secretary of the Treasury to
that body mention will be made of
the pan-American deliberations and
the subject of transportation will
probably lead all the rest. Certainly
it led in the conference.
There is much to be said from sew
eral angles. Going back to the origi-
nal statement of the case, it is true
that we have no merchant marine.
and should have one. The war did
not develop, but has simply empha-
sized. our deficiency. For years busi-
ness men OF the larger grade have
been calling attention to the absence
of merchant ships carrying the
American flag from all overseas COM
merce. Our dependence on foreign
ers was deplored, and the enormous
sums we were paying them as ocean
freights quoted as reflection on our
craftsmanship.
The stumbling block was subsidy
What Great Britain, Germany and
Japan had done was considered i'm
proper for US, and as result we did
nothing. The foreigners continued
to serve US, and greatly to their
profit.
Many things are appearing in
new light today. Will this thing be
changed by the new light that is beat
ing on it?
Evening star., 1915-06-05

an invitation by the foreign visitors
at the recent conference covered the
point. They let it be known that
they wanted their visit returned, and
by men charged as they had been
here with purpose of creating new
bonds of social and business ties be-
tween the two continents.
The visits paid by Secretaries Root
and Knox to our southern neighbors
few years ago had an excellent
effect. Everywhere the two officials
were most Hospitality entertained,
and both left behind strong impress
sons Likewise they returned with
strong impressions they had received
from their hosts. both in Office and
out
What the peoples of the two con-
tinents have in mind will not be diff
cult OF accomplishment when they
have come to know each other bet
ter. An exchange of visits, we'll be-
gun. should be continued. Not only
influential officials and politicians.
but influential captains OF industry
should undertake thus to promote
and maintain good understandings
founded on information obtained at
first hand North Americans and
Central and South Americans OF light
and leading should keep in intimate
touch with one another and note all
changes and Developments capable of
being applied to the mutual advan-
tagc
Evening star., 1915-06-05
The Second Note to Germany.

Indications are given that the new
American note to Germany. which
wa. completed yesterday and ap-
proved by the cabinet. will state the
case of this country in terms which
will admit of no equivocation or pro-
crastination. While much depends
upon the exact text of this second
message to Berlin on the subject of
the sinking of the Lusitania and
other results of the German subma-
rine warfare. it is now clearly un-
derstood that the President will IN
no degree retreat from the high
ground occupied in the first note in
demanding reparation for injuries
suffered by the American people. and
guarantees of immunity from such
disasters in the future. Indeed. it is
intimated that this second note will
60 even further and make more ex-
plicit the American denunciation of
use OF submarines for commerce de-
struction without warning or oppor-
tunity for the rescue of all persons
on attacked ships.
The unsatisfactory character OF the
German reply was apparent immedi
ately upon its receipt The second
note to Berlin will. according to
present understanding. clearly state
this fact and demand an explicit and
early answer to the original Ameri-
can propositions. 1t is already ac-
eepted by the country that a failure
on the part of Germany satisfactorily
to respond to this second note will
result in severance of diplomatic re-
lations with that country as an ex-
preston of American condemnation
of the practices against which the
chief executive has entered so en-
phatic and formal protest in the
name of humanity.
1t is premature to consider what
would be the result of such a sever
ance of relations. 1t is, in fact, hard
ly to be conceived that Germany will
permit itself thus to be rebuked be-
fore the world by this country for
practices contrary to the law OF hui
manity and to the established doc
trines of international law. The way
10 open for a withdrawal from the
German position as at present indi-
Gated in the recent note from Berlin.
Extraordinary efforts have been
made by the German ambassador at
this capital to inform his government
Of the strength and depth of Ameri-
can feeling on this subject, and the
impossibility of any withdrawal from
the ground already taken. Whether
these representations will have ef-
tect at Berlin can only be conjec-
tured. 1t is unfortunate that it should
have been deemed necessary to ad-
wise the Berlin government of the
sincerity of the American protest.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
visitings and Good Understandings.

tlSltlngS ana 0oO0 OuucTStdnolnSS.
The announcement of the arrival CT
Theodore Burton at Rio Janeiro sug-
gests how fortunate for him his tour
of South America at this time is
News of the success of the pan
American financial conference is cir
culating in those countries now, and
probably creating warm feeling for
this country Their representatives
were we'll received here, and acquitted
themselve. in SO distinguished and
satisfactory manner, cordiality for
an American visitor to them, on an
errand of friendship, will be the
heartier
While Mr.. Burton at present holds
no office-is a private citizen travel
ing in search of information-he may
be in Office again at no distant day,
and one of so much importance, the
information he is now gathering
could be turned by him to very val
liable official account Some of his
friend. are booming him for Presi-
dent. Others have greater hope Of
seeing him at the head of the State
Department. Still others think his
chances best for a return to the Sen
ate, where in one term he did some
notable things.
There should follow. and probably
will. other Americans of prominence
70 that quarter Of the world. In tact,
Evening star., 1915-06-05
To Test the Loan Shark Law.

The District corporation counsel
has instituted proceedings that will
test the legitimacy of the device
adopted by local pawnbrokers upon
the enactment of the loan shark law
to evade the statute and continue to
do business virtually as before. Prac-
tically the only difference between
the present and the former proce-
dure is that the actual transfer of
money takes place in Virginia instead
OF Washington, the valuation and
the actual storage of articles given in
pawn occurring here. For all prac-
teal purposes the business is con-
Quoted precisely as before the law
went into effect and on terms which
are contrary to the statute. The
case just instituted will result in a
decision whether the device OF main
tanning a station in another jurisdic-
ton for the technical completion of
a transaction instituted here removes
the business from the scope of the
law. 1t is unfortunate that this test
was not undertaken some time ago.
The device against which complaint
is now brought was adopted imme-
diately after the enactment of the
law, and the practice has continued
without interruption since. However,
this point may be waived as long as
an appeal has finally been made to
ocurt in the premises.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Hawaii and Statehood.

The senators and representatives-
over hundred in number-who left
in the spring for visit to the Ha-
waman Islands have returned, not
hurried back by the developments of
the war, but ready for an extra
session of Congress if one should be
called. Some are tarrying in San
Francisco for further enjoyment of
the exposition, while others are max
ing their way leisurely to their
homes
All who have expressed them
selves testify to the excellence of the
work done in the islands under
American rule, and to the value of
khs lslands - an American posses
sioo. NoAody sounds the note of
seuatle- That long since died out,
never, let ~ a1l hope, to be heard
again.
Mr.. Langley Of Kentucky made a
discovery of the very opposite char
aeter, and one likely to appear in
our outlying territories. Everywhere,
he says, -he found the people with
the true spirit of Amerioanism, and
on all sides he heard expressions of
the hope of statehood in the near
future"
Expressions of this same nature are
heard in Porto Rico. There also is
felt 4 desire for statehood, with the
advantages that would follow such
a change of status
But there has never been a purpose
authoritatively announced in this
country of bestowing statehood in
either directions. Suggestions on the
subject have been not more than
glanced at in discussion.
Statehood with us is the supreme
thing. II has never been bestowed
h1rriedly even on territories within
our continental borders. New, states
Evening star., 1915-06-05
More of the
Lovely New Baskets.

So quickly was Our former ship
ments of these attractive baskets
disposed of that we anticipate
very rapid selling for this lot
which we have obtained.
Two styles are shown-one a
scrap basket, and the other for
sewing. Both are fashioned in
the same way save for the height.
and are made on white enameled
or mahogany frames, of silko-
line, in many colors and in attrac-
tive plain and floral patterns.
Scrap Baskets, Soc each.
Sewing Baskets, 75c each.
Second hoor. Art Embroidery Department.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Artistic Pictures
For the Gift to the June Bride.

Pictures being one OF the essentials of the new
home in which it is possible to exercise artistic
taste, particularly suited to giving.
Among the beautiful Pictures that can be
selected the lovely Handcolored Wallace Nutting
Photographs. Every Wallace Nutting Picture is
actual Photographic study beautifully coored by hand
We have these Pictures framed and unframed; the
framed are In dark wood with white mats which
give a pleasing and tasteful contrast; Soc $780,
Social attention is asked to our large assort
ment of other Pictures in a variety of SUBJECTS
n viii be glad to them
in Picture Galleries the fourth
Fonrth noo. street
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Proved Himself an Impostor.

What kind of a show do you give,
Mister?" asked Broncho Bob.
I'm a mind reader"
They won't pay no attention to
you here in Crimson Gulch. The last
mind reader that was here could tell
US what numbers We wa. thinkin'
about an look right through the wall
an tell you what was in the next
room. An then he set into a poker
game an bet three of kind against
nearly every flush that was held"
Evening star., 1915-06-05
The Best Turkish Bath
Towels 25c Will R,Iv.

A special sale of limited
quantity that we have been able
to obtain and will doubtless be
disposed of Immediately, owing to
the unusual value and very large
size. Size 26x52 inches. full
bleached, extra long and fast nap !;
very absorbent.
25e each; $500 dozen.
initiated Bath Towels, stamped
ready for embroidering, good
quality; entire alphabet repre-
sented; Csc each; $500 dozen.
Second hoor. Eleventh street
Evening star., 1915-06-05

Sport is sometimes made of the
graduation essay, but history shows
that its advice will sooner or later be
repeated in the utterance of respon-
sible craftsmanship.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
The Appeal to Self-Preservatiou

We have improved the modern gun.
We said with each improvement,
Humanity must now be done
With any warlike movement.
The terrors we have magnihed
Must bring to any nation,
However great its martial pride.
A wholesome hesitation"
Each gun shoots farther than the arm
By which it was preceded.
And yet no warrior takes alarm.
The warning is unheeded.
Still farther must the shot be hurled
With hope we might acclaim it
A gun to shoot around the world
And catch the men that aim il,
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Fine Damask Napkins,
$3.75 dozen.
Reeular nrice. $5.0n

AN EXCELLENT WE'D
DING GIFT SUGGESTION.
100 dozen Double Dam
ask Napkins, in the newest
round designs, now used in
preference to all others.
They are beautiful. lustrous
finish, and 24-inch size.
Second floor, Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
A Secret.

His speech, though ! tried TO atteu
if,
Was riddle to me;
l didn't, at times, comprehend it.
But neither did he.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

There is not much hope that Mex
leo will be in accord with America
early enough to participate in the
coming Fourth of July celebration
Evening star., 1915-06-05

Paris has at least the satisfaction
of knowing that hostile generals are
no longer making engagements for
banquets in the French capital.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

1t is quite possible that the Mexi-
cans. in actual need of food, will not
share the resentment toward this
country voiced by the generals.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

Germany is turning out submarines
at rate that rivals the output of
some of our great automobile facto-
Ties
Evening star., 1915-06-05

Steel is now recognized as neither
prince" nor "pauper," but as bust
nesslike member of society in good
standing.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

If Italy had defined her attitude
some years earlier, Austria might
have been more generous in her de-
mands on Servia.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

Peace is still spoken of in terms Of
high appreciation. In fact, its scarcity
enhances its value
Evening star., 1915-06-05

The opinion of Charles Becker of
Gov. Whitman is quite the same as
his opinion was of District Attorney
Whitman
Evening star., 1915-06-05

"Tipperary" is almost forgotten. 1t
is, indeed, a long war that outlasts
its own battle songs.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

Censorship is based on the belief
that there are times when publicity
may be too pitiless.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

In predicting warmer weather the
officials are earnestly requested not
to oyerdo it.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition, Is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month:
daily only c5 cents per month. Sunday
only 20 cents per month. Orders may be
sent by mail. or telephone Main 244o
Collection is made by carrier at the END
OF each month.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

The fate of the straw hat is not i'm
portant so long as the strawberry
shortcake is secure.
Evening star., 1915-06-05

new shapes and are inclined to be rather simple
in trimming.
WHITE HEMP HATS. with ribbon trimmings.
with flowers and tall bows wings; black velvet
around the crown is a decidedly and
effect
WHITE PANAMAS with smart looking ribbon bows
and tailored bands.
WHITE FANCY HAIR BRAIDS-close-htting shapes,
with ostrich pompons.
WHITE HEMP, with black hemp edge, in very
HoRSEHAIR BRAID. in natural straw color combined
with black wings; Whte-Black Hats in modish
effects
T4,ra noo- srs.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Special Tables of Cut Glass.

In these tables we put our great
est effort for low prices, but we are
ever careful that the highest quality
be maintained New pieces and new
patterns are represented.
Vinegar Cruets, Water Pitchers.
Sweet Pea Vases. Fruit Bowls, Footed
Comports, Olive Trays, Bonbon
Dishes, Celery Trays, Footed Dishes,
Sugar and Cream Sets, Fern Dishes,
Spoon Holders, Puff Boxes, May
Compartment Dishes, etc.
Prices, Sl.95, SITS, $3.95 and $500
Evening star., 1915-06-05

Switzerland sees a verge of war"
in every direction.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
The Diamond Poinsetta Pattern

Is a floral cutting of exquisite taste,
and is comparatively new, having been
introduced last autumn. The crystal
is brilliant, clear and pure, with
branches of the poinsetta beautifully
cut to best suit the particular piece.
The flower is in the soft grayish mat
cutting with brilliant diamond center
and attractive butterfly design. The
perfection of the design and the merit
of the cutting will win your admira-
ton. This pattern is shown in Orange
Bowls Lemon Dishes, Handled and I'm
handled Naples, Salad Trays. Olive
Dishes. Sugar and Cream Sets, Wa
ter Sets, Water Pitchers, Bonbon
Baskets. Pickle Trays, Celery Trays
and Vases.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business once. 11th St and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank
Building.
European ONCE Regent ST, London.
England.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
SHOOTING STARS,
BY PHu4ANDER JOHNSON.
A Shade of Doubt.

What do you think of my gradua-
ton essay?" asked the young man.
"Fine!" replied his father. "Only
I'm afraid a lot of people are going
to be bashful about offering plain
wages to man whose intellect is so
much above the average"
Evening star., 1915-06-05
We Direct Especial Attention to
Our Large Displays of Wedding Cut Glass

the Most Selections for Bridal Gifts
orop Cut Glass perfect and high quality
quality and those
of bridal gifts AS the and
the has
afec the outpu andou displays large.
inspection of lines unexceed variety merit
b1epri
Evening star., 1915-06-05

"A handsome man." said Uncle
Eben, "allus has to lose little time
in life convincin' people dat he's
willin' to do sho'-nuff work."
Evening star., 1915-06-05

lhe vogue tor
the White and the
White : and : Black
Millinery is now
beginning to make
itself felt. In the
choice of her SUM
mer hat the wom-
an will reveal her
taste and discrim-
nation to a great
degree. These hats
are in all the mod
ish and becoming
Evening star., 1915-06-05

PayabIe IN advance-oy mail. postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included. month go cents
Daily Sunday excepted one month. 20 cents
Saturday Star, 81 year: Sunday Star. $50 year.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Exclusive Cut Glass.

Distinctive one-of-a- kind pieces of
Cut Glass. such as Large Punch Bowls.
Large Flower Baskets, Ice Cream
Trays, Tall Tankard Jugs. Extra Large
and Unusual Shaped Vases, Cheese and
Cracker Dishes. and many other pieces
that are without duplicate, and only to
be found here. Prices are moderate.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Important Service,

Cant you drive your own carr"
ooh, yes. But employ chauffeur
50 that my family or guests won't be
able to blame me when anything goes
wrong with the trip"
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Cut Glass Water Sets.

Water Sets are one of the most
desirable gifts in Gut Glass at this sea-
son. Numerous designs and beautiful
cuttings and styles; consisting of
pitcher and s tumblers, and some with
tray. $500 to $17.5O.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Crepe de Chine Petticoats, $3.95 each.

Lovely styles simply made, with lace founce,
elaborate1y trimmed with deep founce of lace
and accordion plated crepe de chine, and
styles trimmed with ribbon and lace, in
variety of pretty models.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Bodices, $2.25 and $3.50 each.

Beautifully made of crepe de chine. with
pointed lace medallions front and back, and
shoulders and short sleeves of lace. In pink
and white; sizes So to 46
Evening star., 1915-06-05
French Night Dresses,
$3.50 to $500.

1ow round. ' or square
neck and high neck styles, with or without
collars; short and tkree-quarter sleeves: Some
simply or e1aborately hand-embr ordered.
without lace, others beautifully hand-embrold--
cred and trimmed with fine laces, beading and
ribbon
French Chemises, $1.25 to $1Q5o.
Sheer Nainsook and Longcloth, daintily
hand embroidered and some finished with
pretty laces and ribbons.
French Drawers, $1.25 to $3.50.
Every style with fiat fancy trimmings
of hand embroidery and ribbons, with or
without lace.
French Combinations, SIPS to $10.5O.
Blouse and princess styles, beautifully
hand embr roidered; some lace trimmed.
Third floor. r street.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
Cut Glass Vases

CUT GLASS dSCS
Arranged on separate tables. Vases, in
all sizes. newest cuttings and best
shapes. Cut glass vases for any kind of
bloom. The floral patterns are becom-
ing more and more popular, and the
miter-and- floral combined is especially
good. Selections can easily be made
from the extensive variety.
Csc to $3.50 each.
Fifth floor, G street.
Evening star., 1915-06-05
A DISTINCTIVE NOTE IN MILLINERY;
All-White Hats,
White-and-Black Hats,

For Garden PARTIES Commencements Class Night and
General Summer Wear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
Officers Arc Elected,

TSnociAI 10 Tho Times -Dispatch.l
APPOMATTUN, VA. December Is
The annual meeting OF Monroe Lodge
J"l Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons,
was held last night at the lodge room.
ana the following officers were elected
without opposition: H. J.. Burke, master;
" -. y. IwNhan, senior warden: l..
u Anderson, Junior warden: W. w
scott, senior deacon; W. l.. ellis treas
ui"r' ;. w. Sears, secretary: Rev. Il.
l." WinShcld ana Rev. J. G G.cpps. chap
iains; L. {. Martin, filcr; W. II. Han
cock ana l.. j. Norris. stewards. ON
-. Johns night. December -, the in
Staiiation of officers will take place,
after which a banquet will hc held.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-19
River IInprOScmCnf.

Colonel i. j Jcrvcy, United states
Engineer III charge OF rivers aud har-
bors in this district. with healauartcrs
in Norfolk. spent Thursday here, and
in company with secretary ". NJ. Mar.
tin. Of the chamber OF Commerce.. Wis
tied and Inspected conditions along tho
river front, in connection with i'm
nroNem"nts iu progress and in pros
nect som" day next week Colonel
Jcrvcy Will return ana make IA tour Ut
inspection of tn" APPROXIMATION. from
Peters burg To city Point, with tho
view OF making recommendations for
government assistance for improve
ments The city is now building a
storm sewer through River street To
hrlck i"uS" Run, Tho purpose OF
which IS 10 prevent overflow in tho
lower part % the town when floods oc-
cur. When this has been completed
IN" government j. expected 60 rebuild
the diversion dam, and tn" Norfolk and
western and A'lhn'ic Coast Line Rail-
roads are expected TO mako such i'm
pFoN"m"nis as 10 prevent all over
How from trcshcts