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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

twenty years; but with the vets in
charge his welcome lapsed. He had hiA
revenge. An estimated democratic ma
jority Of thirty-fve thousand dwindled
to few hundred, and as to one state
Office disappeared altogether.
Naturally, this narrowing Of the cir
Gle of his usefulness is getting on Mr..
Bryan's nerves. Only few years ago
the whole country was before him where
to choose his next place for speech.
Even in that portion which he described
as "the enemy's" he had leeway, and
met with a sort of welcome. Even his
heresies found audiences.
But now he is, as Ben Butler once
described himself, widow. And he
does not like the estate. He wants com
pany, and thinks his party should sup
ply it. As it will expect him to can
rass for the ticket, it should. he insists.
provide him with text-something that
will command his heart as we'll as ex-
ercise his tongue. Truly, Mr.. Bryan is
in hard lines; and before November they
are likely to get harder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Brainard H. Warner.

Until the failure of his health,
Brainard H. Warner was one of the most
forceful factors for the advancement OF
Washington the capital possessed.
Gifted with a remarkable faculty for or
ganizing public movements, Mr.. War
ner had at the same time an unusual
capacity for leadership. he won and
held men to him and guided their en-
ergies in public welfare works through
the force of his own unfagging spirit
Of achievement Washington owes more
to him than perhaps it now realizes. in
the promotion of enterprises making for
the common good. As business man,
he saw the possibilities of Washington
even as a commercial center. and was
untiring in his endeavors TO promote ltC
prosperity. His wide acquaintance with
men of national prominence gave him a
leverage for the betterment of condi-
tons in the District through helpful
legislation. Washington owes to him a
heavy debt of gratitude for his en-
beavers, covering many years, to bring
Washington to the point of the Ameri-
can ideal of the National Capital. His
death is sad blow to very large num-
Der of warm friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
The Federation Of Arts.

An exceptionally interesting program
of addresses and exercises has been pro-
vided for the annual convention Of tho
American Federation of Arts, meeting
in annual convention here today. Rep
resentatives of all of the fine arts have
been assembled, presenting an impos-
ing array of Americans advancing the
national culture by their own endeavors
and teachings. Washington is regularly
the scene of such meetings, accentuat-
ing it's character as the true art center
of the country. Its unique position
among the American cities justifes its
pre- -eminence in this respect. With two
galleries of note already established and
with artistic creations in the form Of
public buildings and memorials in evil
dence, the capital is always an object
of interest to those who are directly
concerned in the propaganda Of Ameri-
can art development. In short time
work will begin on the construction OF
the building to house the Freer collec-
ton on the Smithsonian grounds, which
will add greatly to the capitals attrac-
lions. Eventually Washington is des-
tined to become not merely national
but world center of art. These annual
meetings are doing much to advance this
end. The American Federation of Arts
is a constructive factor in the promo
ton of national culture and its pro-
ceedings are always of great interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Open Mount Vernon Sunday.

| For some years there has been a
Mount Vernon to visitors on Sunday,
but the regents of the association have
not seen their way to make this move.
Yesterday Senator Phelan introduced a
resolution asking them to open the
house and grounds on Sunday for the
accommodation of those who are unable
to visit the place on any other day.
While the passage of this resolution
by Congress will not necessarily lead
to the desired result, it cannot fail to
have an effect upon the organization
which has so periodically maintained
the home of the First President during
many years The Sunday opening of
Mount Vernon would enable many thou
sands annually to see the place who
otherwise are barred by the limitations
on their time, and thus promote the
patriotic purpose for which the associa-
ton is maintained
Sunday opening has become virtually
the rule in Washington. The Library
of Congress. the National Museum and
the Corcoran Gallery of Art are all ac
cessible to visitors on that day, and as
consequence their value has been
greatly increased. An illustration of the
eagerness with which the people grasp
opportunities to visit places of instruc-
ton and quiet enjoyment on Sunday is
afforded in the case of the Botanic
Garden, the gates of which were opened
by Supt Hess about year ago, with
the result of drawing great numbers of
visitors who had previously been prac-
tically barred from those delightful pre-
cincts.
1t has been often urged that Mount
Vernon should be taken under govern
mental control, to relieve the associa-
ton of its responsibility and care The
suggestion has been made that the ad-
mission to Mount Vernon should be
free, and this could be accomplished
only by the national assumption of its
maintenance But whatever IS done IN
that direction the Sunday opening which
is requested by Senator Phelan's reso-
luton should be effected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Bow Scout Tag Day.

Next Saturday the citizens of Wash
ington will be asked to contribute funds
for the maintenance of the Boy Scout
organization in this city. Hundreds of
the khakiclad youngsters, who on spe-
cial occasions render effective services
to the people and who are constantly at
work learning the lessons of helpful
ness and efficiency and obedience, will
scour the city with punches of tags for
sale to those who are willing to give TO
the Boy Scout treasury to meet the nee
essary expenses of the organization
1t needs no argument to prove the
value to the community of the Boy
Scout movement. This has been demon
strated already in many ways. The
boys who are enrolled in this organiza-
ton are being benefited by the train
ing they receive in thoughtfu1ness for
others, in observance Of the necessary
regulation of conduct and in practical
matters, and are, moreover, being
strengthened in body by their exercises
and outings. They will make stronger,
better citizens by reason of their mem
bership.
1t is unfortunate that the Boy Scout
organization is not self supporting. It
is constantly in need Of funds because
it has no endowment, and the member
ship returns are negligible. Every con-
sideration demands that no financial re-
strictions be placed upon the member
ship, so that boys whose parents are in
moderate circumstances can join In
these conditions it is necessary occa-
sionally to ask the public, which is pri-
marty interested, to give for the sup
port Of the organization. The funds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Wants a Text for the Stump

Mr. Bryan, with thoughts of the com
ing campaign, wants his party to play
up peace instead of preparedness. Tn
doubtedly he means what he saws. Peace
comes before all else with him. He has
advocated 1t for years, both as a Do
iitical leader and as chautauaua en-
tertainer. But just now he has a spe.
cia} object in view in repeating his oft
repeated advice. He is considering him
self as well as the democracy.
That Mr.. Bryan is sincere in his sun.
port Of the President for denomination
IS beyond question, and that he wants
to play leading part in the campaign
for reelection is in the nature of
things.
But, as matters stand, what will Mr.
Bryan talk aboutf The tariff, Some
Of the Presidents friends say the tariff
is back number; that the people are
not now interested in the subject. The
trustsf Other friends of the President
declare that big business has had enough
pounding for awhile, and is entitled to
. rest. The currency and kindred
topics! Whenever Mr.. Bryan take,
that line people recall free silver, and
many Of them draw away from tn,
speaker.
Then another thing. Mr.. Bryan i.
already taboo in certain states becaus,
of his attitude toward the drink traffic
He was barred from the Kentucky cam
paign last year on that account. H,
had not missed campaign there i,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Speeding Up Begun.

In the House Yesterday Leader
Kitchin sounded the hurryup call. If
everybody will get busy the end can
be reached in two months He named
July 20.
To accomplish this the rules commit
tee must lend vigorous hand. Debate
must be cut to the limit. What used
to be described, and condemned, as
"Cannonism.- but revised and stiffened,
and in every particular brought up to
date, must be invoked.
The House responded at once to the
call. The administration shipping bill
"a measure involving fundamentals,
and Objectionable to many democrats
was taken up on time limit. and will
be put through under whip and spur. The
vote is due Friday.
Yet 10 come are important supply bills,
the navy bill-the leading feature of
the preparedness program-and reve-
nue. bill providing for the governments
larger money needs. As they are pre-
scented. debate will be limited in their
cases also.
Congress met in early December. This
is the middle of May. Five months have
gone by, and now only two months are
allotted for putting into shape in the
open House and Senate measures of
greater moment than Congress has had
to deal With in generation.
The Houses speed may not be dupli-
Gated in the Senate. Still, there will be
pressure to that end. In both parties
is a desire to get through" here, and
grid up for field work in the presiden-
situation exists which for complexity
and possible surprises has had no like
ness in our affairs.
And thus again is illustrated the fact
that, as rule, Congress gets under way
too slowly and winds up too swiftly. At
the beginning weeks are wasted. At the
end business deserving of months of
consideration is crowded into weeks
The gag is adjusted. and under its OPP
Grafton many half shaped and some mis-
shaped things get by.
An impression has been created that
there is too much talk in Congress. As
q matter of fact, on the larger ques-
tions there is, and has been for years,
too little talk in the open chambers Too
much is done in committee rooms, where
public interest does not center. Too
much is arranged behind closed doors,
and too little fully examined after the
doors are opened and the public ap-
parently called in. But even in two
months under the pressure of cloture
much may be said; and the coming two
months should be thoroughly improved,
and especially as respects the navy bill
and the revenue bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

that are collected by means Of tag day
are expended with discretion and care
solely for the advancement of tho cause
Of boy training. Every dime and every
quarter given next Saturday in exchange
for tag will go to the good purpose Of
promoting this work, which is 50 valua-
BILE to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
The Summer Lane.

It's long, dong lane and you're pretty
sure to learn
Something to remember
Every time it takes a turn,
It's lane that starts with April and it
runs blossoming way
Till it runs into November
With its shadows cold and gray.
It's long, long lane, that keeps twist.
ing here and there.
Its route no map is showing,
But you really do not care.
Every trees s;gnpost and each bird
that sings a song
Says if you'll just keep going
Thare4 10 ehanca Of going WRONG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Following Tn a Fable,

"Of course, you remember the fable
Of the thrifty ant and the mendicant
grasshopper."
eyes; the grasshopper, having sang all
summer, was invited to dance"
"And then what happenedW
well, if the grasshopper was any
good as a dancer, it ought to have made
enough money to make the ant feel like
small change"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
How 1t HAPPENED.

"How did you happen to vote for pro-
hibition?"
~ did it cause got into the general
state of CROUCH" replied Broncho Bob.
Everybody in Crimson Gulch got sort
O. hufy with everybody else an we
seem to get some kind O satisfaction
out O. standin' around an seein' one
another suffer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Chinese bankers refused to obey Or
ders not to pay out silver. Yuan may
be a statesman, but he is evidently not
accepted as an expert in banking and
currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
If Your Furs Are Not in
Modern Cold Storage
Vaults They Are
in Danger.

Moths, heat and other things
that injure Furs increase with
the approach of hot weather.
Your Fur Sets, Muffs, Fur
Gloves, Fur Coats, Motor Coats,
Rugs. Lap Robes and the like
should be placed in storage at
once.
And we would caution you to
be careful of the place in which
you store them. Not every one
who offers Storage Facilities Of
fers the best. Our Vaults are on
the premises, in the new F street
building. They are the most mod
ern and scientific; none better
can be found anywhere.
Furs sent to US are thoroughly
cleaned without cost to you be-
fore being placed in the vaults,
and then the temperature is
maintained at such low degree
that your furs are greatly bene-
fitted.
Rugs and Carpets must be
thoroughly cleaned before stor-
ing-we will do both for YOU at
very moderate cost. Everything
that goes into our vaults must be
absolutely clean in every respect.
Telephone Main $500 or write.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Vacations and Summer Outings
Will Demand Lightweight Sweaters.

and seashore for the country home tn
bungalow the cottage and for outings boating and automobile
will be welcome garment These are light
weight pretty style and colorng and moderately priced
Silk Sweaters with neck roll collar and belted sasf
back the shades gold emerald and cherry >ooo TO s'oo
Silk Sweaters combinations of and white ane
white roll collar and sash back $69S and 1884,
Silk Sweaters, silver gray, with emerald background
made with large sailor collar and a-round bet S9SO
Shetland Sweaters with roll collar and sash back
white and white and Alice blue white and blac
and plain lavender; $575.
Striped Shetland Wool Sweaters with convertible collar
white white and
white; S10.75.
Fiber Silk Sweaters styles and various coors
$2s5 and $425.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Computations of the amount of money
wasted annually in America show how
comparatively small economy would
suffice to pay for preparedness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Mexican train robbers showed great
consideration by shouting, villa
Villa" while robbing passengers so as TO
prevent the possibility of their being
mistaken for Carranzistas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Even pacifists admit that if the ter
rors of militarism should assert them
selves it would be better to endure the
coercion of an army of fellow citizens
than one of foreign sympathies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

President Wilson's Endorsement of
Vice President Marshall to succeed him
self will be regarded by Col. Bryan as
another slap at the one-term principle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

British authorities are beginning to
realize that in dealing with Irish dis
content it is possible to punish not
wisely, but too well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

The fact that man is an "unin-
structed delegate" does not imply that
he has not his share of inside informa-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Carranza's rather naughty attitude will
hardly be so persistent as to tempt his
generals to neglect to salute the flag,
should occasion require.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

The St. Louis convention will not be
as long as the one in Baltimore unless
deadlock is threatened over the vice
presidential nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
ABOUT THE NEW BOOKS
Third floor, G street.

supply Books for the first three months of 1916 al
ready number issued in 1915 by 254 titles.
shows 1871 books and Is editions
making total OF ESQ novels since January l. 1916
Drama the record shows titles,
than Fiction History there have been 2O Geography and
Science 302 while the War Books number
more than 100 good ones, with several hundred in all.
keep book its counters and Shelves the
subject is vast-but we do aim to keep
All of the Best Ones in Stock,
and our facilities of New York and London such
that obtain any and all books wanted short
Our New Catalogue
We are sending today portion of
New Catalogue of the book of az and
tanning the complete reference the New Books well
announcements of nearly all forthcoming books.
The subjects mentioned comprise the following:
FICTION,
NEW POPULAR EDITIONS OF RECENT FICTION ETC.
FICTION.
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS OF JUVENILE INTEREST,
HISTORY, BIOGRAPHY AND TRAVEL,
GENERAL LITERATURE,
FINE ARTS
POETRY AND DRAMA
NEW BOOKS GREAT WAR,
SCHOOL RECORD BOOKS,
BEST BOOKS FOR NATURE LOVERS,
BEST BOOKS ON BASE BALL, GOLF, SWIMMING, ETC,
BEST BOOKS HUNTING BOATING, FISHING,
TEN MOST POPULAR BOOKS OF THE MONTH
RECENT POPULAR PUBLICATIONS.
expense attached the trouble of asking
for the We glad place catalogue the
hands of all persons who want it.
Second n"r F stree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Army airship work should be at least
up to the standard set by the amateur
aviators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Men in the trenches are not permitted
to relax their efforts in order to listen
to rumors of peace negotiations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Although not much given to political
exploration, T. R. may end by discover
ing Charles E Hughes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

The first sign of docility shown by
Villa is his Willingness to play dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

In a few weeks Henry Ford will know
whether his new political machine is a
Joke or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Interference with the mails has now
become matter of international con-
Germ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

His check book will bear witness to
George W. Perkins right to rank among
the heroes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
NEATLY ETCHED GLASSES OF GOOD QUALITY
A Most Exceptional Value,
1)c the Piece.

This genuinely desirable glassware price that often
of inferior qualities The etching particularly
simple extremely attractive decoration that parts DAINTY
appearance All the OF splendid pacca
shapes, and the variety ample to meet needs
An ideal glassware for at home IN town or eoun-
The includes:
WATER GOBLETS, SHERBETS,
FANCY SHAPE TIJMBLERS BELL-SHAPE TUMBLERS
TEA TUMBLERS, WIDE SHERBElS.
The shipment placed sale morning and
we believe the quality exceptional that will meet with quick
disposal So suggest early inspection
Choice, 10c the piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

It is sometimes difficult to be neutral
without being imposed upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
The Resourceful Gardener.

"Have you a vegetable gardcn7"
chickens and insects have gotten busy,
I have decided to cali it geological
garden"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Mems New "Weathersilk" Rain Coats,
Ideal for Motorists, Golfers and Everyday Use.
WEATHERSILK is the highest grade of English or
French Silk, treated by process and made abso
luely mpervous to ran wind and dust Coats of this
silk will last many years because rubber IS used in the
manufacture of the material and therefore, free from
rapid deterioraton
WEATHERSILk Coats light and plant and
may easily be rolled up and carried in ones pocket they
weigh less than pound.
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. they mpervious
to wind and dust, rs well IS the rain. 7
FOR GOLFERS-Because of the softness and PHI
ability they do not in the least hamper the move
ments of players.
FOR EVERYDAY WEAR-Because of the absolute
and unfailns protection regardless of the
weather.
We have Just received our first shipment of these gar
n1ents for men, and they may be had in champagne,
green and smoke shades; made with raglan sleeves, in
distinctive and style They full 81 inches long.
The price is $500 each.
Mando Tntbsree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
TAPESTRY FOR
UPHOLSTERY WORK.

Fine upholstered furniture.
We are now showing an attrac-
tive line of High-grade Tapestry
for upholstery work. New pat
terms and new color combinations
in verdure, foliage and conven-
tional designs, ranging from light
to the dark. Tapestry is now be-
ing generally used for handsome
upholstered furniture, and our as
sortment is large. so inches
wide and priced from $3.50 to
$3.50 the yard.
Selections should be made now
for work during the
summer months.
Fourth floor, G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Going to An Extreme.

Going to An Extreme.
"a little learning is a dangerous
thing"
eyes" replied Miss Cayenne. "But
that fact doesn't justify some of US in
being proud of how little we know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

The regulation article as ap-
proved by the organization-de-
tachable khaki cover and shout
der strap. Exactly as illustrated
-S1.OO.
Fourth floor, 2 street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Women's White Buckslxin Footwear
In MANY Handsome Models.

Immediately Beautiful White Bucksdn Footwear in which We
very style innovations representative
he makers There beauty and refinement every pair
will please the critical Some of the models are e
:usively confined to in Washington.
!: 81
White Buckskin Devereux Pumps, ~
trimmed with small pointed tongue and { "
white ivory Goodyear welt
sole and ef-covered Spanish heel. N <z$
White Buckskin Wellesley Pumps, - N
made with long, slender and per- \ - ~
in line white ivory soles II ~hAA
selfcovered heels " \
Pump made high
the nstep, which prevents Gaping
side slipping the heels; small
peroratons white
soles and selfcovered Spanish heels.
White BucksEn Stanwick Pumps of the
popular distinctive of the with small neat
and small tongue White
ivory oes and self-covered heels.
$500 and $500 the pair.
Tenth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

The Silver Clean Pan Is Now
Being Demonstrated Here.
WHAT 1T IS
1t is a pan made in several sizes
for the easy and rapid cleaning OF
silver. This method of cleaning
silver is the result of the combina-
ton of metals used in its con-
struction, together with the in
gradients which form a chemi-
cal solution.
WHAT 1T WILL Do
To each quart of water in the pan
you dissolve l tablespoonful OF
baking soda and one tablespoon
full of salt. The silver to be cleaned
is then placed upon the wires
soldered to the bottom of the pan.
The slight electric current is thus
transferred from one article to the
other, cleaning at one time as
much silver as the pan will hold.
This cleaning gives beautiful
white luster without scratch or
blemish of any kind
Come to see the demonstration
bring a piece of your own tar.
nished silver and see how
it works.
Fifth floor. street.