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Evening star., 1913-04-03
The Case of Miss Emerson.

Appeals to the State Department to in
tervene in behalf of the American woman
now in prison in London for window
smashing put the case in strange terms.
The United States is urged to protest TO.
Great Britain against the barbarous pun
ishment to which Miss Emerson Is SUD-
jected in Holloway jail. The United
States hardly has any ground for official
action i'm view of the fact that all the
British authorities are doing at Holloway
is to prevent Miss Emerson from starving
herself to death. The Constitution or the
United States guarantees the people OF
this country against cruel and unusual
punishments, but even II 1t could be ex-
tended to cover the case of a lawbreaker
i'm England it would not justify official
representations Miss Emerson Is sub
jecting herself to the cruel and unusual
punishment and her jailers are merely
trying to prevent her from doing so. Miss
Emerson has broken certain laws in the
destruction of private property and has
subjected herself to a term Of imprison-
ment which she is seeking to make a
martyrdom by refusing to eat If she
had her way. in her present state OF
mind, she would commit suicide. The
British authorities regard suicide as an
offense and are trying to restrain this
wholly misguided young woman. The
United States is not likely to subject it.
self to rebuff by making even Informal
representations to London in case
which cannot appeal to rational SYM
pathy as deserving Of any consideration.
Far more sensible would be protest ad-
dressed to Miss Emerson herself against
her silly and unreasonable refusal to take
nourishment.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
The Merry Life.

We sit up late and strive to keep
Old Morpheus on the run.
And think because we're losing sleep,
We must be having fun.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Currency Reform.

Former Senator Bailey advises bankers
10 keep out of the currency reform con-
troversy. In his opinion Congress will
give no heed TO their suggestions unless
to reject them. Is the advice good? And
is IL likely to be taken?
Bankers everywhere are showing lively
interest in the subject - moro probably
than men engaged in other branches OF
business. While Mr. Aldrich had the
subject in hand they deluged him with
invitations to visit them and address
them. He would have had large audi
ences everywhere. He did have large
audiences in the few cities he found the
time to visit.
This did not mean that the bankers
generally had accepted the Rhode usland
senator's currency views Many Of them
had not. Many of them held opposite
views. But all alike-those who opposed
and those who supported him-conceded
his ability, and knew of the time he had
devoted to a study Of the question.
Nor has this interest abated since Mr..
Aldrich retired to private life. Nor has
his interest abated. Not unlikely he will
Evening star., 1913-04-03

take a hand from his private station
when the subject comes up in ConoFDss
for action.
Why should Congress blacklist the sug-
gestions Of bankers about the currency?
Does not the subject appeal strongly to
them? Does it not. indeed. to employ q
curbstone phrase, strike them right
where they live? =
We are all-democrats, republicans and
Observation-Disclosures, bakers and can
dlestickmakers-verym much UP in the air
some OF us out of sight-about the cur
rency. We have been handling the tariff
SO long and so frequently that now and
then a man appears who seems to COM
prehend customs taxation. And a discus
sion of the trusts covering twenty-odd
years has necessarily let in a little light
about monopolies and remedies
But the currency, although long needing
attention, has been passed over. We
have saved that for the last; and now
that action has become imperative we
find ourselves confronted by q problem
complicated from delay. 1t is generally
agreed that something should be done,
but what?
Let the bankers. with all due respect
to Mr.. Bailey, continue their interest and
activity. Let them formulate and ex-
press their views about a question so
near and important to all business enter
prises. Let them help put the question
up to Congress, which must settle It,
And the time for settlement is near at
hand. Tariff reform was delayed for
eight years-from 1901, when Mr.. Nc
Kinley recommended 1t, until 19O9-to the
injury of the country and to the terrible
injury of the republican party. and this
should be a lesson to the democracy as
respects the currency. Reform in time.
like a stitch, saves much.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Testing the Traffic Rules.

Next Tuesday case will be heard in
the Police Court to test the validity Of
the tranic rule which prohibits pedes-
trians from crossing the streets at other
than the regular crossings. II is not vital
ly important that this particular point be
tested. but it is decidedly SO to press as
rapidly to conclusion as possible the
question Of the validity OF the tranic
regulations as q whole. A case involving
this point. which has been pending in
court for some time. has finally been set
for hearing on the 11th of this month.
As far as pedestrians are concerned. it
should suffice to assure them Of safe pas
s.se over he streets at the regular cross-
Evening star., 1913-04-03
The Presidents Leadership.
In a news story respecting the tarl
situation appears this statement:

In a news story respecting the tarih
situation appears this statement:
President Wilson would not mind hav-
ing the tariff bill. when it is reported 10
the House by the ways and means COM
mittee. called an administration meas
ure. but he does not desire that this
should be done if there is a chance that
the bill will be amended in any radical
particular by the Senate.
This probably does the President an in
Justice. 1t suggests a lack OF courage on
his part We are told, in effect. that II
party unity is assured, and the tarin Dill
is to go through Congress with hurrah,
the President wants, and will gladly take,
the credit for the performance. But II
there is to be a contest between House
and Senate with changes probable as the
debate proceeds. and the final shape OF
the measure i'm doubt, he wants Congress
to take the responsibility, and the blame
If blame attaches.
1t is unnecessary to point out that such
an attitude would not be leadership. A
leader must take risks. He must show
the way. If he shows the right way.
great is his reward. If he shows the
wrong way, great sometimes is his pun
ishment
Precisely how far matters have been
put UP to- Mr.. Wilson is a question
Gossip in quantities has been circulated.
Conferences between him and the House
leaders have taken place. Other CONFER
ences, between him and the Senate lead
ers, have been arranged. All OF which
warrants belief that his views are In
great request in congressional circles and
II freely given will have great weight.
There is safety in the statement, indeed,
that never before has President been so
earnestly consulted I'm advance by con-
gressional leaders about a duty devolving
specifically upon themselves. Mr.. Nc
Kinley was consulted about the Dingley
tariff bill but not in advance of its in
PRODUCTION in Congress. The presidential
O. X. was not sought in that case before
Mr. Dingley reported to the House. Nor
was there any need of such proceeding.
Protection was the republican promise,
and both Mr.. Dingley and Mr. Mckinney
were protectionists unafraid.
The present situation is different A
tariff for revenue only is the democratic
promise: and while both Mr.. Wilson and
Mr.. Underwood are of that tariff faith,
neither is willing to carry revision at this
time to that length. Both are hunting
for a halfway house as temporary lodg-
ing place. Some protection duties tney
would wipe out entirely. Others they
would halve. Still others they would re-
tain. But, whatever protection Is re-
.tained, they want it to be of a size en-
abling them to plead that 1t Is such
little one.
The President is in the fight In gooo
earnest, and his friends claim that he Is
a good fighter. 1t is but fair to assume,
therefore, that he Is not holding back'
but is going in with will. prepared to
take his share of whatever may come.
The leader who hesitates is lost.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Friday Special in
CretOnne HangingS.

We offer a lot of Double-warp
Print Imported. Cretonne Hang
ings, suitable for windows and
doors, much under the regular
valuations. They have plain cell.
tiers with colored borders. We
are also including Jasper Tapes
try Portieres, in variety of light
colorings; all imported fabrics
and regularly sell at $500 TO
$4,000 the pair. We have sep
arated the pairs, and will sell
them singly, in order to dispose
of them with dispatch: ideal for
couch covers and many decora-
tive purposes.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Travelling Goods Dept.

Mems Wardrobe Trunk. strongly made. Re-
duced from 5000 to $31.5 80.
2 36inch Dress Trunks Reduced from $3.50
to $19.75 each.
1 4O-inch Dress Trunk. Reduced from $22. 90 to
$l3.76.
1 s4-inch Dress Trunk. Reduced from $1,000 to
$9.75
$3.50 to $1S.75.
/ SS-inch Steamer Trunk. Reduced from $lA.0o
to $6.95.
2 36-inch Steamer Trunks. Reduced from $40. 90
to $14.t0 each.
1 24-inch Sole Leather Suit Case. Reduced
from $3.50 to $500.
22.inch Alligator Leather Suit Case. Re-
duced from $3.50 to $50.
1 22-inch Cowhide Suit Case. Reduced from
100 to 1896
to $780,
1T-inch Cowhide Bags. Reduced from $3.50
to 1896 each.
'24-inch Mating Suit Cases, damaged. Re-
duced from $50 u J0c each.
Second door, G st. -45t
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Furniture Department.

lot OF Chairs and Rockers. slightly imperfect
consisting Of the following, reduced as shown;
I Mission Arm Rocker. reduced from $500 to
Oak Arm Rocker. reduced from s1e0o to
Oak Dining Chair. leather seat. Reduced
from 1886 to $50.
Mahogany Dining Chair, leather seat re-
duced from $1,000 to $2. .8S.
I Mission Dining Chair. wood seat, reduced from
$500 to 96c.
OAK Settee, wood seat. reduced from $40. 90
to $3.e6.
Davenette Early English finish. spanish
1eatherette covering: slightly damaged. Reduced
from $500 to $3.50.
design Reduced from $4,000 to $3.50.
1 Colonial Serving Table, dull mahogany; cor
rect reproduction. Reduced from $42.50 to &26.OO
1 CHARTERED Oak China Closet, bent siass frpnf
and sides. Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
/, Quartered Oak Dresser, best plate mirror
wooden knobs; neat design. Reduced from $50 Do
to &2a.75.
1 Mission Extension Table. round ton: extend.
to feet: AZ is. Reduced from 1880 to e .5O.
Early Engli:h Oak Dining Chairs. OF the best
ke; genuine leather slip seats.
side Chairs. reduced from el200 to $500 each.
Armchairs. reduced from $500 to les each.
Sixth Aoor. st.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Friday Special in
WOmen'S Fine Suits.

Is Handsome New Spring
Suits. fashioned of serge, bedford
cord and fancy mixtures. in tan,
gray, pink, navy blue. blue with
white stripes and black-and-white
checks. These are sample gar
ments, each one distinctly dif-
ferent and of high character.
Size 36 only. Regularly valued
up to $3.50.
Special price, SIo.75 each.
Also 3 Handsome Three-piece
Velvet Suits, in black and gray;
sizes 36 and 3S. Reduced from
$I75.oo to $7I.75 each.
Black Serge Coat Suit: size IS. Reduced
from 5000 to $500.
Gray Velvet Suit; size SO. Reduced from
$500 to 90.
Third floor. G st.
Evening star., 1913-04-03

8 Serge Dresses. navy blue and black.
tapestry collar and cuffs; sizes II to IS.
Reduced from $1,000 to SO. as each. =
3 Corduroy Dresses. Norfolk style:. size
SO. Reduced from $1,000 to $500 each.
Ratine Dresses, navy and old blue;
samples: sizes 36 and 40. Special price,
$500 each.
Navy Blue Serge Dress; size Sc. Re-
duced from $500 to 1919.
Tan Eponge Dresses; sizes SO and ~.
Reduced from $3.50 to $1675 EACH.
l White Eponge Dress; size 3S Reduced
from $500 to $19.1J.
; Evening Dresses, white. yellow and
pink: sizes SO and 3S. Reduced from So. 80
to 5000 each.
Black Charmeuse Dresses. size 50. Re-
duced from $41.J0 to $18.75 each.
Third floor G ST.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
China Department.

Decorated French China Covered Dishes
Reduced from 81 so to S5c each.
Decorated English Porcelain Meat PlatterS
Reduced from Csc to 25c each.
White-and-GOd Uncovered English Porcelain
Vegetable Dishes Reduced from 4Sc to 25c EACH
1 Richly Decorated French China Salad Bowl
Reduced from $1.75 to 81 90.
1 Daintily Decorated Austrian China Hot Cake
Dish. Reduced from 800 to Soc. x
Is Decorated Japanese China Dessert Plates.
Reduced from zoe to 35c each.
1 White -and-Gold Austrian China Syrup Pitcher.
Reduced from 81 20 to Toe.
1 Decorated Three piece Pudding Set, slightly
imperfect. Reduced from $500 to 75c.
Odd Decorated English Porcelain Sugar Bowls
Reduced from 15c to 35c each.
1 Decorated French China Chop Plate. slightly
imperfect Reduced from $500 to 75c.
1 Richly Decorated French China Chocolate
Pot. Reduced from $500 to $1.OO.
2 Decorated French China Bouillon Cups and
Saucers. Reduced from $3.50 to 75c each.
doz. Decorated Austrian China Aft~- Dinner
Cups and Saucers. Reduced from $500 NJ So. 20
Richly Decorated French China Sugar and
Cream Set. slightly imperfect. Reduced from
$500 to $l.s5.
1 Decorated Japanese China Compete slightly
imperfect. Reduced from $1.50 to $1.OO.
1 Decorated French China Pitcher. Reduced
from .25 to 75c.
Large Jardiniere. Reduced from 1915 to
g. co.
I Richly Decorated japanese China Chocolate
Set. Reduced from 1856 to S1.95.
/ Imported Stein. Reduced from s.. 90 to 81 Is
Fifth floor. G ST.
Evening star., 1913-04-03

ings, leaving them to cross at other poih's
at their peril Arrests for crosslhs o.
points midway between street in'e'seo-
tions are rather foolish In view OF tue
apparent impossibility Of enforcing suci.
regulations to the limit. In the case OF
the drivers of vehicles, however. there Is
difference, and the traffic reguia'o.e'
SO far as they are declared valid oy .ne
courts. should be enforced strictly. ne
vehicles. especially motor cars are tne
dangerous factors in. street use, ana II is
vitality important that they be he'o 70
observance Of some system OF resuiatioh
that will enable the people who use tue
streets on foot to know what 10 eApect
when they leave the curb.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
sc to $I.5o the roll.
Were I5c to $6. 80.

Also 200 sample rolls Wall Paper. IL
and 16 yards to the piece. in light and
dark colorings and patterns Of all de-
scriptions; suitable for covering boxes.
waste paper baskets. etc.
Special price, SC roll.
Also q lot of Cut-out Borders and Mar
row Wall Decorations. in several different
color effects.
soc and 75c piece.
Were $I.oo and $500.
Fourth door, G st.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
The Aim of the I. w. w.

Followers of W. D. Haywood, who was
arrested at Paterson, n. j., for unlawful
assemblage and for whom a writ OF ha-
beas corpus has been obtained, declare
that they will fight to the limit to secure
his release and a guarantee of the right
of free speech and free assemblage. 1t Is
alleged that legally a mistake was made
in the arrest Of Haywood, who is said to
have been engaged in no disorderly con-
duct at the time. If the authorities per-
sist and Haywood is sent to jail undoubt-
edly he will be martyrized by the strikers
and the disturbance. now centered at Pat.
erson, may spread to other communities
where the Industrial Workers of the
World are organized.
Haywood has been working at the Pat
erson strike situation for some time. The
people engaged in this industry are
largely of the same class as those Of the
Lawrence, Mass, mills who were on
strike for many weeks under the same
auspices. They are an inflammable peo-
pie. to whom the violent expressions OF
the I. w. w. agitators appeal strongly.
Haywood himself at a meeting at Hale
don, N. 1.-THE manufacturing suburb Of
Paterson toward which Haywood and his
followers were marching Sunday when
he was arrested-a few weeks ago said:
'In the flags of every nation the pre-
dominating color is red. And SO We will
roll them into one. bringing forth one
common flag whose color will be bright
red-the color Of blood, the color of the
blood of the workingman, and we will
keep that red flag flying until we. win,
what we are after
What is this that the 1. w. w. is after?
The Star yesterday indicated by extracts
from it's proclamations the nature of the
propaganda upon which it is engaged.
Here is another, taken from the Indus
trial Worker, the official organ Of this
association, dealing with Sabotage:
"a slashed warp. Ioosened bolt. an
uncaught thread, q shifting of dies,
sabotage Is an individual act performed
for class purpose. 1t may be denounced
as anarchy but that scares no workers
in these rebellious days. Sabotage,
coupled with. revolution and industrial
unionism, finally means that It will be
dangerously Improbable to operate the
industries that the employing class will
be forced to turn them over to those who
perform the useful work In mills, mines,
factories, workshops. forests and farms.
And that will be the elimination OF the
present social revolution"
Possibly the word anarchy has no
terrors "for workers in these rebeilious.
days" But it has terrors for society at
large. and it is the urgent duty OF the
people Of the United States to attack
vigorously and promptly this evil infiu-
ence that is now menacing the complete
destruction of order and the substitution
for the present industrial system Of a. So
called socialism that can have only one
end, and that chaos.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Trading on Unpopularity.

The Connecticut legislature recently
passed q bill providing for free transpor-
tation for its members on all railroads of
the state. The measure did not arouse
any storm Of general disapproval. The
New Haven railroad, which practically
has a monopoly Of Connecticut trans
portation. is so unpopular in Connecticut
and throughout New England that any
measure directed against 1t receives some
measure of commendation. 1t Is to the
credit of. Gov. Baldwin that he has vetoed
the bill. He rightly points out that the
legislators have no more right to vote
themselves free transportation than they
have to pass measure compelling hotels
to lodge them without charge.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Secretary Daniels is unquestiena bly,
right in refusing to accept the resigna-
tions Of those graduates of the An
napolis Naval Academy who have served
less than the period for which they en-
gagged. Since he became Secretary Of the
Navy. not quite q month ago, nearly a
score Of such designations have been ten
dered, and every one will agree with
him that they are not entitled to favor
able consideration. These young men,
who have so soon tired Of the career
upon which they entered. have obtained
an excellent education at the public ex-
pense, an education costing some thou.
sands Of dollars, with the understanding
that they should employ the efficiency
they have acquired in the national serv-
ice. They have all explicitly agreed to
do so for the minimum term Of eight
years. and they should be strictly held
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Friday Special Sale
Bath Towels.

The same quality of Bath Tow
els which our patrons have be-
come 50 familiar with in these
sales. Subject to slight imperfec-
tions, such as oil spots, dropped
threads, ETC., but nothing that
will decrease their service.
Sold only by the half dozen.
6 for $I.25.
6. for $2.e5.
6 for $3.50.
Priced one-third less than the
perfect ones.
Also 100 Hemstitched Damasx
Teacloths, all pure linen; regu-
lar $I.75 quality.
Special price. $I.oo each.
Second door. Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Mind Reading.

II am sure that girl has kind heart
and considerate disposition" said the
young man.
5"Why?'
because, when asked what her favor
its flower was,9 she took care to name
something that doesn't cost more than
30 cents bunch." f .H5a
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Friday Special in
Silk and Chiffon Waists.

100 New and Stylish Waists.
made of messaline silk, Jap
anese silk. chiffon and lace. in a
wide variety OF models. The col
ors are the staples most in de-
mand, including black, navy,
taupe. brown, white and Copen
hagen. Plenty of the best selling
sizes up to 40. but not all sizes of
any one color.
Grouped on special tables so as
to facilitate choice. -.
Special price. S2o5 each.
Were $5.75 to $500.
Third floor. G st.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Lingerie w aiSt:
Tailored Waists
Women's Coat Department

small number of Black and Blue Serge and
Cheviot Coats full length semi fitting style. with
velvet collars: sizes "a sc and IS. Reduced from
S22 so and S25 90 to $500 each.
Black Brocaded Velvet Coat. lined with white
Long Black Charmeuse Coat. with velvet collar
and cuffs; rose satin lining Reduced from $500
to 5000.
Mandarin silk Coats light blue and violet
Reduced from So 75 to $50 each.
Double-faced White Chinchiila Coats, fuii
length. Special price. $l615 each.
Third noor 9 ST.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Infants Department.

l Children's Tan Cloth Coat. side button effect,
with high collar and turn-bacx cuffs; size years.
Reduced from $50 to $3.50.
Chdren's White Piqie Coats. box style.
with embroidery trimmed collar and turn hack
cuffs: sizes 2, and years. Reduced from =. Is
to $3.50 each.
Children's White Pique Coat. large collar
and turn-back cuffs, finished with scall0ped edge;
size year Reduced from $500 to $3.50
Children's Pink Turkish Bathrobe, sailor COL
lar and sleeves trimmed with wide satin banf.
finished with silk cord and tassel: slightly soiled
size - years. Reduced from 81 4.50 to $1.n0.
Children's Tan Dresses. kimono STYLE trim
med with hand embroidery sprays. finished with
cord and tassel: size years. Reduced from 81. rs
to 81 90 each.
Third floor. st.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Picture Department.

small remaining lot OF Remnant
Photo Frames, in black. brown, green
and mahogany finishes, without glass:
si.es SxIO lOx12 and 11x14. Regular
values 35c to 800. Remnant prices. 100
A lot of Mezzo-tints, in beautifully
carved bowknot top frames; subjects,
"Dance of the Nymphs." avenue OF
Trees" sThe Old Mill. - Lady. with
ban" Age of Innocencen and others.
Regular value. $1.D5. Remnant price,
$i.OO each.
FOURTH door, New Building. 49,
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Muslin Underwear Dept.

10 Women's Nainsook Princess Slips. trimmed
with two rows OF lace insertion and edge, bead
IL Women's Nainsook Gowns, low neck and
shart sleeves. trimmed with lace, beading and
ribbou ) Reduced from 81 90 to Soc each.
s s7@pairs Women's NainsOok Drawers. trimmed
with lace OF embroidery. Reduced from LOO to
soc pair.
with accordion plated dounce; light blue and
pink shades. Reduced from 81 80 to $40 each.
White Lingerie BoudOir Petticoats, trimmed
with rufies OF wide lace and finished with ribbon.
Reduced from $500 to so each.
Third noor, Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1913-04-03

"a 3 yards 5s.inch Lupin.s cheviot. Reduced from
5000 to $500.
AZ yards 46-nch Lupin's French voiIe Re-
dnced from &6 rs to $3.50
21s yards 52-inch Fancy Serge Reduced from
$500 to $3.50.
4 yards 56-inch whipcord Suiting. Reduced
from $1,000 to $3.50.
5A yards s4-inch Storm Serge. Reduced from
$5.25 to $4.OO.
2 yards 56-inch Panne Zibeline. Reduced from
s.. 90 to $4.OO
2ls yards 56-inch Striped Suting. Reduced
from s.. .63 to $4.OO. =
3h yards 46-inch Lupin's Wolfe. Reduced from
S.. so to $4.OO.
6 yards 42-inch Herringbone Serge. Reduced
from s. so to 800.
yards 5O-inch Black and White Striped Serge.
Reduced from $500 to $500
Second door, G st.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
$I.o5 each.
Were s2.25 and $3.50.
And these remnants


5 Girls Gray Spring Coats. three-quarter
length. unlined; large brown silk sailor collar:
sizes 8. IL. II and IL. Reduced from si2.oo !"
$6.25 each,
) Girls Norfolk Coats. tan and red. with black
and rcd belts; sizes II and IS. Reduced from
s.. 70 and $I0O0 to 3.9o EACH
Giris' Spring Coats. single breasted. fuIi
lined: sizes. 10 and II years. Reduced from
SIG. 50 to 5000 each =
2 Girls Spring Coats. black and white checks:
in Norfolk style. with large patch pockets. ana
belt: size l3. Reduced from $500 TO Sio0 each.
Third 6oor, G st.
Evening star., 1913-04-03
Friday Special in
DOuble.bed Blankets.

SO half pairs Double-bed Size
White Wool Blankets. offered at
very special prices:
$I.5o. $I.o5. $I.75, $500,
$2.25 and $3.50 each.
This sale enables purchasers to
save about one-fourth on the reg
ular prices. =
Second door. Eleventh ct.