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Spring Suits, $3.50

| new highway plans when in their judg-
| ment the public interests require it, and
| after public hearings.
Senator Myers also had put into the bill
provisions for $1,000 for improving NJ
street from Bladensburg road to 18th
street northeast. and $1,000 for improv-
ing Bladensburg road from III street TO
the District line.
Senator La Toilette then offered what
is known as the anti-merger bill. and
after Senator Oliver had objected to leg
islating i'm this way, but announced that
he would make no point OF order, the
amendment was agreed TO.
Last Provision Adopted.
The last amendment. offered by Senator
Newlands. and adopted without discus
sion. provides:
THAT the superintendent of pubic
buildings and grounds and the Engineer
Commissioner of the District OF Column
bia, with the advice and cooperation OF
the commission of fine arts, are hereby
authorized TO prepare and submit to Con-
gress plan for the gradual acquisition
and development of parks and play
grounds in the District of Columbia, with
a view to meeting present and future re-
quirements for health and recreation, des-
ignating in such plan the areas which
they deem it desirable to acquire, the
proba BILE cost of purchase and the prob
able cost of Improvement. and designat-
ing such parks i'm the order of their i'm.
portance as to the time Of acquisition.
Where disagreement shall exist be-
tween such officials and the commission
the grounds of disagreement shall be
stated. The LANDSCAPE architect I'm tre
office Of the superintendent of public
buildings and grounds shall cooperate
with such officials and such commission
in such work, and the sum of 81 900. or
SO much thereof as may be necessary is
hereby appropriated from any funds al
the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,
for the expenses of such inquiry and in.
vestigation."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20

After the passage of the act of 1874
the District failed to meet from it's rev.
enues the interest on these bonds. and the
act of 1876 was passed providing that the
national government would. meet the in
terest. as it fell due. The national gov
eminent had guaranteed the bonds. but
provided that 1t should be charged up
against the District funds when the ma
ional government met the interest. and
should be paid back from time to time II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Why Raise a Doubt

''Since 1878 down to this very day every
appropriation providing for the expenses
of the District has provided for the pay
ment of the interest and the proportionate
share of the sinking fund on 30 per cent
basis. That being true, what is the use
of again submitting this question to the
courts? What is the use of again raising
a doubt when we have the law pledging
us to 20 per cent and when Congress has
recognized it from that day to this?
There was one item. as to which there
was some question raised, as to whether
it applied to the interest and also to
part of the sinking fund. If you will
read the estimates of the Treasury De-
partment. upon which the appropriation
was based, you will find that it not only
included interest, but a proportionate
share of the sinking fund.
"One other thing. 1t is shown by official
zens up to 1873 had expended i'm this Dis
trict $65,569.311, while the government
had only expended $27.311 600: in other
words, the citizens had expended $3S.357.-
421 more than the general government
had expended. Here we are. in the face
of that, fighting over the interest on the
sinking fund of $12 100000
Senators. Washington is the capital OF
the United States. 1t has been described
as the Federal city. 1t is wonderful
city: and the government has taken
charge of it. More than that, in the de-
this question was involved. the act of
1878 was passed upon. That act of 1873
was construed by the Supreme Court-the
opinion being delivered by one of the
ablest judges that ever served in the ca
pacity of associate justice-as being the
organic act, an dnot onl vas the organic
act. but as the very constitution Of the
District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Skirt Department.

Z Navy Blue Serge and Bedford Gro Skirts
new and stylish models. Reduced from S. IS
to 1915 each.
Third floor. G st.
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And these remnants

-lIu tIlCSC lClIliIdhlS
/ Mahogany Parlor Table. oval top; colonial
design. Reduced from $12.O to $3.50
Mahogany Library Table, colonial design;
large drawer: size 42x27 inches. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50.
!. CHARTERED Oak Morris Chair. steel spiral
spring seat with hair-flled green velour cush-
ions. Reduced from $500 to 1915
1 Mahogany Dresser. neat design. with wooden
knobs and best plate mirror. Reduced from
$3.50 to 1896.
Solid Mahogany Settee. "Recamer'' de-
sign upholstered in good material. Reduced
from $1,000 to S53. 10
l Rattan Armchair genuine leather seat and
back; broad arms with place for books. Re-
duced from $4,000 to $10.15.
I Princess Dresser. quartered oak: one large
and two small drawers and oval-shaped mirror.
Reduced from SO 90 TO $3.50
1 High-grade Chiffonier. selected oak. full
swell front. with stationary drawer pulls;
French design. Reduced from $500 to $ls.75.
1 Sold Mahogany Dining Table 4s-inch round
top. extends eight feet; equipped with the latest
improved Tyden lock. Reduced from $500 to
$3.50.
I; Large Arm Rockers solid mahogany: wood
seat and high back. Reduced from $1,000 to
50. 95 each.
Solid Oak Bed. large size. low head, neat de-
sign Reduced from $1,000 to $500.
/ Solid Mahogany Dresser, Sherat ton design;
slightly damaged. Reduced from $500 to $22. IS.
Sixth floor. ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Friday Special in
WOmen'S Combination Suits

a splendid quality Jersey
Ribbed Combination Suit OF me-
dium-weight Isle thread. Only
40 dozen garments in the lot
regular soc quality.
Special price, $50 garment.
And these remnants:
.. women's Swiss Ribbed Combination Suits
lace-trimmed drawers; sizes 4 and ): slightly
soiIed Reduced from De to 19c each.
IL pairs Women's Jersey ribbed skirt Draw
ors. extra wide: slightly soled. Reduced from
TO- to 31i e pair.
10 Women's Medium weight COmbinat ton Suits.
high neck and long and short sleeves ankle
icnyth: slightly soile'i. Reduced from 81 90 and
81 -, 10 zoe each.
Main floor, L 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Cold Day.

From the Cleveland Leader.
1t can be relied upon that March will
be a cold day i'm Westinghouse least
for a lot of job-holders.
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Appointment of Corporation Counsel.

The amendment recommended by the
Senate committee OIL appropriations pro-
viding that the corporation counsel of the
District shall be appointed by the Presi.
dent of the United States, subject to con.
firmation by the Senate. was agreed to.
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New NeckWear, soc.

A remarkably pretty showing.
EPAULETTE COLLARS. with
jabot, in muslin and net. soc.
SEPARATE EPAULETTE coll
LARS, in silk and net; embroidered
and lace trimmed. JDc.
NET AND SHADOW LACE
JABOTS. .0c.
SILK COLLARS, with jabots. soc.
FANCY BOWS. of lace, silk and
velvet at SOC.
vENISE COLLARS, in white and
ecru. soc.
CHEMISETTES AND SLEEVE
LESS GUIMPE1S. in shadow laces
and plain tucked nets. soc.
BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. bouton-
nieres of pansies. violets and lilies.
moss roses, gardenias. etc. all at
SOC.
Stockings-IN Days!
Our pc MEDIUM-GAuGE SILK
Isle HOSE. double garter top,
heel and toe.
n half d ane one ) Pairs for SI.oo
Our 3,c WEIGHT FINE
COTTON STOCKINGS. with double
garter top. heel, toe and sole:
black and tan. One and one
half days for. ~
SPECIAL NOTICE.
MORE OF ON " IN l. IA T1r.as
PURE THREAD SILK BOOTS:
double garter heel. toe and sole:
black tipped with white: guaranteed
to give satisfactory wear. At,
pair NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. oSS
HANDK ~ DAYS.
ODD LOT LADIES' HAND-EM-
BROIDERED Colored and White
Pure Linen Initial Hand
kerchiefs. Regularly &c s loI SoS
New Robes-Special!
HANDSO ME EMBROIDERED
WOLFE ROBES: all white: three and
one-third yards of 42-inch embroid.
cred fiounce, embroidered band
and material for waist. Spe-
EMBROIDERED LINEN ROBES.
material for complete dress: 90 -
tan and white. Very special Po.oo
EMBROIDERED TAN WOLFE. the
new shade for robe dresses. en-
broidered i'm Bulgarian colorings:
three and one-third yards flounce:
landings and material for cv
waist. Special at. pO.So
ALSO AN ELABORATE SHOW
ING OF IMPORTED WOLFE AND
BATISTE ROBES; many with
hand-embroidered waist patterns.
Prices. $40 to $50 Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Friday Special in
Girls Percale Dresses.

An exceptionally good assert
ment of Girls Percale Dresses.
in pretty patterns and light and
dark colors; long waist effect with
high and low neck and deep hem.
Sizes 6 to II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20

1t pays to read the want columns Of
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are
filled through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Women's Waist Department

Tailored Waists Of linen. linene and
lawn. and also Of flannel in tucked and
plain shirt styles: some with hand-em-
broidered front and laundered collar and
cuffs; others with soft collar and cuffs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20

Red Men was instituted at Friendsville
Md. Monday night by three great chiefs
from Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Friday Clearance of
Oak ArmchairS.

A lot of Tablet A.rmchairs, in
golden oak with book rack at
bottom. Splendidly designed and
substantially made, suitable Tor
office and school use.
$500 each. Were 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20

which her royal highness has been asso-
ciated.
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Palm Beach, Miami, Cuba and Pamama
Via Atlantic Coast Line. Leave Washing
ton $40 pm. All-steel electric-lighted
Pullmans. other trains daily. Superior
roadway. 1406 New York ave. n.w.-Ad-
vertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20

hill az a part of the appropriation bill.
Senator Smith Of Michigan. who yester-
day had adopted an amendment govern
ing the placing of real estate signs on
property for sale or for rent, asked that
the part of the amendment relating to a
license fee of So per year be stricken out
and without objection the suggestion was
compiled with.
Bristow Amendment.
Senator Bristow then offered his amend
ment providing:
THAT the Commissioners of the Dis
trict of Columbia are hereby authorized
to open. extend or widen any street. ave-
nue., road or highway to conform with the
plan of the permanent system of high
ways i'm that portion of the District or
Columbia outside of the cities Of Wash
ington and Georgetown, by condemnation
under the provisions of subchapter l Of
chapter ID of the code of law for the Dis
trict of Columbia, provided that the entire
amount found to be due and awarded by
the jury under such proceeding as dam
ages for and in respect of the land con-
demned. plus the cost and expenses of
said proceeding, shall be assessed by the
jury as benefits: And provided further,
That the costs and expenses OF the con-
demnation proceedings taken under the
provisions hereof. and the amounts
awarded as damages for and in respect of
the land condemned, shall be paid en-
firely from the revenues Of the District of
Columbia and shall be repaid to said Dis
trict of Columbia from the assessments
for benefits and covered into the Treasury
of the United States to the credit of the
revenues Of the District of Columbia: and
such sum as is necessary for said purpose
during the fiscal year to end June 30 1914.
is hereby appropriated. payable entirely
from the revenues of the District of Co.
lumbia.'
Senator Curtis at first raised a point of
order against the amendment on the
Senator BristOw's explanation that the
authority would extend only to streets
laid out i'm the highway plan. he with
drew the point of order and the amend
ment was agreed to.
Power for City Heads.
At the suggestion of Senator Smith of
Michigan an amendment was added CIV
ing the Commissioners authority to revise
the regulations regarding the speed and
operation of motor vehicles, bicycles or
horse-drawn vehicles within the District.
At the suggestion of Senator Jones pro-
vision was made for the expenditure of
100000 for paving with sheet asphalt *
street northwest between Washington
Circle and the bridge at 18th street Sena-
tor Myers secured an amendment for an
appropriation of SJ0OO0 for improving
New York avenue from Florida avenue to
Bladensburg road. Senator Newlands had
inserted in the bill . provision allowing
the District Commissioners to prepare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Capital of Whole Country.

$50 far as l am concerned, as one
member of the committee. / believe that
this question has been settled by every
Congress from 1874 to the present time.
as certainly it has been since 1878. 1t
is the duty Of Congress to help pay the
expenses Of improving the streets of this
city, which belongs to the general gov
eminent. This is the capital of the
country. the capital Of the greatest ma
ton in the world, and believe the people
of the country would like to see Con-
greSs liberal enough in its apprOprla-
tions to make this the most beautiful CAP
ital in the world"
The vote to sustain the Senate commit
tee and through it the half-a-nd-half prin-
ciple was forty yeas and. fifteen nays.
Those voting in the affirmative were:
Democrats-Chamberlain. Fletcher Eos
ter, Martin, MARITIME. O'Gorman. Pom
creme. Smith of Maryland. Thomas.
Thornton and Williams. Republicans
Burnham. Burton. Catron, Clapp, Crane,
Cullom, Curtis. Dillingham;, du Pont, Fall,
Gallinger Gamble, Jackson, Jones, Lip
pitt, Lodge, Mclean, Oliver, Page, Pen
rose, Perkins. Richardson Root, Smith OF
Michigan. Smoot, Stephenson, Townsend,
Wetmore and Works.
Those voting in the negative We're:
Democrats-Chilton, Gore, Johnston Of
Alabama. Kern. Lea. Myers. Overman
Sheppard Smith of Arizona, Smith of
Webb neutrality-suspicious. Gronna and
Kenyon.
With this vote came the collapse Of the
big fight against the appropriation bill
as it came from the Senate committee on
appropriations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Friday Clearance of
Bows Suits at S3.65 Each.

We have selected fine assort-
ment of our regular $500. 5000
and $3.50 Suits and marked them
at S3.65 for clearance. They are
made double-breasted style, and
shown in grays, browns and tans.
sizes 10 TO II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Criticism by Works.

Senator Works criticised the provision
of the House declaring that it left the
question still uncertain and he was OPP
posed to 1t for that reason.
Senator Newlands suggested that 1t
would be wise to submit the question to
the Senate judiciary committee for AN
opinion, an dSenator Hoke Smith agreed
and added:
MY objection to the Senate committees
amendment was that it undertook to de-
eide the question. and. SO far as I could
judge from the statutes, to decide 1t
wrong"
Senator Curtis at once came to the de-
Tense Of the half and-half principle and
of it's application to this fund. He read
from the organic laws Of the District
and from the debates in Congress when
they were under discussion. showing how
the half-and-half principle came to be
adopted and how II was understood to be
applied.
1T must be remembered he said
that since 1878 Congress has assumed
control Of all the streets. the alleys and
the improvements in the District. man
cannot erect building here without COM
plying with the laws of Congress. Con-
gress has absolute control: Congress has
made these debts without consulting the
District. The detGe have been made upon
the assumption that the general govern
ment would pay 90 per cent of that in
debtedness. l say this without fear Of
successful contradiction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
the District had funds on hand to meet
he, NOV

the payments.
$50 there can be no doubt that this In
debtedness for which the 1856 bonds were
issued was one with which the national
government had no connection and for
which it in no wise was responsible. The
act of 1874 providing for settling these
past liabilities. recognized the fact that
the national government was simply go
ing security for the District, that the Dis
trict was primarily liable. and that the
revenues of the District were to pay all
the bonds and the interest. The District
not having the money. the act of 1876
provided that the national government
would advance the money. but 1t was to
be returned to the national government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Fine Neckwear-1h Daysl

A Clearance OF Remnants!
Jabots. trimmed with real Irish
laces, and Silk Collars. with lace
jabots Were up to $500. q,
Venise Lace and Embroidered
Collars. Were 500. $50 and q,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20

Were up to $500 Yard.
This will be a big lace event.
About 1850 yards of Venise. Shadow.
Net-top. Japanese Embroidery and
Silk-run Laces. Were Sl.Oo to 500
yard. Bands up to II inches In
width All at soc yard
French and German Walls. sc and
1Oc yard.
EMBROIDERIEStl DAYS!
Odds and ends of 2sc to SOC Swiss
and Nainsook Embroidered Bands:
to q inches wide. Clearance at.
ri ".
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~ DAY PRICES!

special effort full days business in day and
half That means keep busy all day Friday and
o'clock Saturday when close of Washington
birthday!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20

Remnants-1H Days!
10 WINTER SUITS. were S25
and $50, at. ...............-..... .Si2.O
Brown Broadcloth Suit. was
SS'.o, at .................--... ...S-'''"
1 Blue Serge Suit, was $1,000.
at --................ ..-...*-'-'o
Black Eponge Suit. was
5000, at ....................... .SI1.O
- Separate Skirts. were up to
SS.JD, at $50
% WINTER COATS.Choice
OF the lot: all that are left:
were up to $1,000. Choice. SEQ
Chiffon Waists-Remnants.
ODD wAISTS-One of size or
color: in chiffon silk and silk null;
also a few Fine Messaline Waists.
Were, yesterday, $500 to
$50. Remnant price.......... pS.9o
s1.OO AND sl.5O LINGERIE AND
TAILORED WAISTS; small
quantity observation-disclosures. wv
Remnants-1H Days! Furs!
This will be your last opportunity
this winter to buy furs under the
cost to us.
Reduced from
Black Fox Scarfs S13On to $40
Black Fox Scarfs $500 to S15W
Iceland Fox Sets SGT 20 to S17.JO
Iceland Fox Set. .S37. % to $40
BLACK Wolf Set $40. ~ to So, Ow
Back Fox Muff. SAL. 80 to $500
Gray Wolf Set. .Si2.'J0 to $3.50
Black Wolf Set. .$6O.W 10 S33.W
Natural Lynx Set. $1,000 to $3l..J
Mole Color French Seal
Set .... S75.OO to S31 30
Natural Raccon Set. $1,000 to S42..O
Black Fox Set SS2..O to $1,000
Sitka Pointed Fox Set S12j.0O to $1,000
Black Fox Set $4,000 to $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Authority to Buy Land.

The amendment giving the Commits
sioners authority to buy land on the
Anacostia river between the Pennsyl-
vania Avenue bridge and the District
line, with connection with the work of
reclamation, was agreed to practically
without debate. Senator Burton of Ohio
asked a couple of questions, but did not
object to the amendment.
The amendments for the acquisition of
the I<lingle Valley and for the enlarge
ment of the Piney Branch Valley Park
were reached next. Against both Of them
Senator Bristow raised points Of order on
the ground that they were general leg
lation. The points of order were sus-
tained by President Pro Tenn Gallinger,
and these projects were lost. After they
had been knocked out Of the bill. Sena-
tor Curtis moved that the House provi-
sions for appropriations of $4,000 for i'm
proving klingle road between WOodley
road and Rock creek. of $24.O for i'm
proving a road from Beach drive along
the Plney Branch valley to 10th street,
and of $1,000 for an extension OF this
road from 18th street to 18th street We're
knocked out of the bill. Without the
provisions recommended by the Senate
committee and knocked out by Senator
Bristow, Mr.. Curtis said these appro-
priations would not be necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
School Site Provided.

Consideration of amendments offered by
individual senators then followed An
amendment was adopted at the sugges-
ton of Senator Kern providing $4,000 for
the purchase of ground north of Rhode
Island avenue on which to erect an addi-
tional school building for the Woodbridge
and Langdon neighborhood.
The public utilities bill framed by Sena-
tor Gallinger and passed by the Senate
was then offered formally by Senator
Poinerene of Ohio. Senator Smoot, who
had made a point Of order against the
amendment when it was first proposed
day before yesterday, announced that he
had become convinced OF the vital neceS-
sity to the District of this legislation and
would withdraw his point of order 1t
looked as ii the amendment would 80
through right them but Senator Oliver
of Pennsylvania made a point of order
Appeals were made by Senators Pomerene
and Works to President Pro Tempore
Gallinger that the question of the point
of order be submitted to the Senate, and
in response to the appeals Mr. Gallinger
announced he would follow that course
81 have no doubt in the world what the
result Will be when it is submitted" re-
marked Senator Oliver. Therefore, in
order to save the time Of the Senate |
withdraw the point of order"
That insured the adoption of the pub
lie utilities amendment.
Senator Jones then sprang the surprise
of the day by Offering the Works
excise bill as an amendment to the an
preparation measure. Senator Oliver made
point of order against it. but not until
Senator Gallinger had put the question
and announced that the amendment was
agreed to. Senator Gallipger. however.
allowed the point of order to be made, and
submitted its decision to the Senate The
Senate overruled the point of order and
Immediately afterward adopted the excise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-20
Chiffon Waists-Remnants.
Remnants-1N Days! Furs
Reduced from

This will be your last opportunity
this winter to buy furs under the
cost to us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-11

Mckinley Manual Training School to
janitor of the Hubbard School.
e. c. Marshall, from jantor of the Hill
ton School to assistant janitor of the
Mckinley Manual Training School.
j. \. Geary, from janitor of the Hub
bard School to janitor of the Hilton
School.
designations Accepted.
Mrs. E. X. Bushee, as attendance
officer.
Miss Ruth Doing. as teacher of music
in the graded schools.
Miss Miriam Kramer. as teacher Of the
first grade. Cranch School.
Miss VI. +, Hilleary. as teacher of the
third grade. jackson School
Miss +. +. Llufrio, as teacher of the
first grade, Maury School.
]. w. kreis, as janitor of the Petworth
School.
Miss V. T. Darymple as teacher OF
the third grade. Eaton School
Miss +. O.. Whitney, now on perpetual
leave of absence.
Mrs. NJ. L. g. Manu. caretaker of the
Emery Cooking School.
Miss NJ. \. Baurman, as teacher OF
the second grade. Congress Heights
School
Extension of leave of absence was
granted without pay for three months to
Miss $. Il. Brown.