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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Austria's Difficult Situation.

The most interesting os late develop
mentS in the war situation is the SUE
Sestion, which comes from Petrograd and
Rome. that Austria may abandon the
campat"n and ask for peace terms ire
spective of Germany's position or desires
From the Russian captai is wired the
positive statement that Russia learns that
Austria Is now contemplating such a
move, In view OF the heavy 10. ses her
armies have suffered and particularly in
consequence oil the grave financial dis
tresS of the dual monarchy. The govern
naent funds are low and no loans can be
floated Recent dispatches from appar-
entity trustworthy sources have described
a serious state of affairs in Austria since
Russia's blows began to fall. and 1t is
expected in Russia and Italy that unless
Austria is bound to Germany by secret
pledge similar to that recently given by
the members of the triple entente the
government at Vienna may ask for a
suspension of hostilities pending some ar
arrangement of terms. Certainly as far as
the news from the war centers lndicates'
Aus-ria's present p'i"ht is peri'ous.
The Rome dispatch suggests that II
has been the distinct purpose OF Eng
land and France from the outset OF the
war to avoid striking heavily against
Austria, and points out that the naval
forces of those powers have not been
as active against the Austrian seaports
as they might readily have been rms
comparative immunity. it is limited has
been granted in the hope of lsoiatlhg
Austria from Germany, so that II the
campaign went against her on the
eastern frontier there would be no
hostility against England and France
to cause an obstacle in the way OF
peace overtures.
1t is difficult to believe that Austria
will break with Germany at this juno
ture, however desperate may be her
situation financially or Satisfactorily
The two powers are bound together by
the strongest ties. According to the
record. Germany has entered the fight
MS Arstria's friend. to protect her from
Russia 1t will require the most urgent
necessity to force a separation now.
when Germany has expanded the war
zone originally comprised by Austria
and Servia, until it covers more than
half of Europe's area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
German Diplomacy and War.

Reports that the German emperor
has quarreled with Chancellor Won
Bethmann-H ollweg and Foreign Minis
ter Won Jagow on the score of the fail
ure of German diplomacy prior to the
outbreak of the war induce interesting
reflections 1t is difficult to see how
German diplomacy could have led to
other conditions than those that now
confront the empire. From the initial
premise of the Austrian attack upon
Servia the development OF the situa-
ton has been along strictly logical
lines. governed somewhat by the
kaisers own military plans. Russia's
opposition to Austria's coercion of
Servia was assured. assuming that Rus
STA was ready with her fighting force.
From Russ.as Intervention came as an
inevitable consequence the participa-
ton of France, under the terms of the
Franco Russian treaty. 1t was at this
point that the German diplomacy be-
came subject to the military policy.
Had the neutrality of Belgium been
strictly observed in accordance with
the scrap of paper" as Chancellor
Won Bethma nm Hollweg styled the
treaty in his appeal to the British am
b: ssador at Berlin, Englands neutral
ity might have been secured. But in
order to strike at France at her most
vulnerable point. away from the heav-
lily fortified Franco-German frontier, 1t
was deemed at Berlin necessary to
cross Belgium. and the moment Ger
man soldier trod upon Belgian soil
Englands participation in the war as
an ally of France and Russia became
certain. German diplomacy could not
have prevented this combination Of
powers short of a purchase of the neu-
trality of England at cost that would
have crushed her forever under a
weight of shame, wholly apart from
the consideration of her own security,
which requires the maintenance be-
tween Germany and France of a strict
ly neutral region.
Nor Is there any ground for just
complaint against the diplomatic agents
of the Berlin government on the score
of Italy's failure to participate as q
member of the triple alliance. What
ever may have been the reports of his
ambassadors, the kaiser should have
known that the Italian government
could not join the alliance without en-
dangering its own security at home.
1t required no expensive diplomatic
establishment to enable the head of
the Berlin government to know that
If ready Russia would take the part
of Seryia against Austria. and that the
participation of France and, with Bel
GUM invaded, of England, would fol-
low in necessary sequence, or that
Italy would not take the field as an
ally of Germany and Austria in such
war. The only point on which the
kaiser may have been deceived or bad
ly served by his diplomatic advisers
was on the score of Russia's military
readiness, q miscalculation as to which
seems to have been the initial error
leading to the present difficulty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Washington's Postal Service.

Proper consideration for business Wash
ington should have led the Post Ofhce
Department well in advance of the OPEN
ing of the new city post office near the
Tnson station to secure funds from Con-
gress for the establishment in approori-
ate quarters of well equipped middle
downtown station. If It did not intend to
maintain a branch at the old stand AS
far as the merchants who have been for
years accustomed to postal service q.
the Pennsylvania avenue building were
aware there was until very few weeks
before the removal no design on the part
Of the department to eliminate the serv-
ice at the main building. The announce
ment that when the change to the Union
station plant was effected no more postal
business would be done at the Avenue
building came as a complete surprise
and distinct disappo' ntment in view OF
the pledge that was given when the sta
ton site vas selected that a branch would
always be maintained at the old position
Was it a sudden and unprecedented
move to cut off all postal service at the
main building? Or had it been contem-
plated for some time? There was virtual
" no opportunity for the business men 60
enter an effective protest or to move to
secure provisions from Congress assuring
them Of further downtown service.
Drug store Stations are not at all salts
factory to the public. Postal patrons are
subjected to delays and annoyances at
such, places. against which few wish to
complain and yet which are in the aggre-
gate a serious handicap upon the users
of the mails. 1t would seem to be beneath
the dignity of the United States govern
ment. especially here at the cap tai, to
conduct a large percentage of its postal
business by contract in private establish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Army and Navy Serge Suits,
$500 each-Were $500.

We have left from Our large
assortment OF these suits only IS
garments, and these we are offer
ing tomorrow at price which is
exceptional for suits of army and
navy serge.
The superiority iii tailoring and
workmanship and the quality of
the fabric used is such that these
suits are seldom offered at prices
less than regular. Styles are
straight or cutaway, the skirts
full around the bottom, and the
sizes make it possible to fit every
figure. ---.
Sizes "a to "A. in black and
navy blue, at the reduced price of
$500 each.
Third floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
When Wisdom Comes.

FROM the SlNiro A"'N
The slaughter along the German and
Franco English battle line is appalling.
thousands are shot down and thou
sands advance to take their places IN
the lines of attack and defense. AND
then the awful process is repeated
Those soldiers who press forward IN
the heat of combat, full of patriotism
zeal and courage-we know what they
think But the wounded, perhaps dy,
ing. soldier, under the open sky and
the peaceful stars, when the tide OF
battle has surged over and beyond
him-how does he feel about it? We
fancy him, as he feels himself on the
brink of another world. filed with a
great peace and great forgiveness
How strange it must seem to him, all
at once, that men should actually go
forth to slay their brother men! How
unimportant the things that little
while before seemed of such ire
mendous moment! Queer. he must hnd
it, that men can look up into that
vast, benignant sky and not feel Its
peace and calm enter deep into their
souls! Strange that men who have
watched the same bright. high, mys-
terious stars should think their small
affairs worth slaughtering each other
fors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10

the power of the bosses and increase
that of the people.
Mr.. Bryan-and for that matter the
Observation-Disclosures take Mr.. Sulli-
van, or leave him. If he is taken. the
administration must get behind him
with all its influence. II 1t leaves him.
and virtually asks for his defeat in
November. it will rebuke the democ-
racy of Illinois.
And the anti-Cannon republicans Of
the eighteenth district have h :rd nut
to crack Mr.. Cannon won his race.
4 different sort of man altogether
from Mr.. sullivan, he has yet. as most
strong men do. made enemies in his
party and they exerted themselves to
defeat him yesterday But MS OLD
friends. remembering long and dis
tinguished services, came to the polls
and made him the republican standard
bearer again.
This nomination will provoke wide
comment The bull moosers will point
to it as y; proof of their assertion that
the republican party is hopelessly re-
dictionary and should not be intrusted
with power again.
But the fact is that Mr.. Cannon has
been a very high order of public serv-
ant. and still retains full mental and
much of his physical vigor. He Is
the sort of man demanded by these
times. He knows how. In Congress
again--and his nomination probably
means election--he will take his old
place among the leaders, and do good
work for the country. Even his politi-
cal opponents will welcome him back
for at present they are guiding IN
some of their procedure by his pre-
rerts and example, and putting Can
nonism o liberal use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Eccentricities of the Censor.
From the London Chronicle.


The censorship as set up by the naval
and military authorities is meeting with
the criticism which it deserves. News
papers have shown great forbearance and
patience. and have striven hard to meet
the conditions imposed upon them, but it
is quite clear that public opinion in this
country will not tolerate the suppression
of news or be satisfied with the issue OF
scanty and evasive messages. News Is
held back from the British public days
after 1t has been circulated on the con-
tinent, and the absence OF all Information
gives rise to the widest rumors which
tly all over the country. causing alarm
and anxiety The French people are
given more information about the doings
Germany the press is under the iron heel
il gives more official news than is ac-
corded to the English public. and the lists
Of casualties are issued promptly. Friends
and relatives of our soldiers. who have
been fighting for week. are still kept
in the dark as to their fate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
China Department.

S-inch Casseroles. white interior and brown
exterior: fSc each. Were Soc.
! Green and Gold Imported Sauce Tureen, $l.25.
Was so.
1 Imported Tobacco Cigar Jar, soc. Was
$1.00.
&1.75.
I Richly Decorated Haviland China Sugar and
Cream Set. $780, Was $3.50.
/ Imported Beer Stein, 81 so. Was $500.
Hand-painted Plates. for plate rails; Sl.00
each. Were So 90.
1 Imported Decorated Chop Plate. 6oc. Was
800.
/ Imported Decorated Cake Plate. 3Sc. Was 75c.
Hand painted Bonbon Dishes, Toe each. We're
$3.50.
Imported Decorated Fruit or Salad Bowl S5c.
Was 76c
Fifth floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Fridav Special in
Mems Black Socks.

These Socks are the seconds of
one OF the best manufacturers Of
socks in America. The imperfec-
tions RESPONSIBLE for them being
classed as seconds are verv slight,
and in most cases unnoticeable.
Every pair is warranted entirely
free from holes or thread breaks.
81 dozen pairs of these Socks,
in black only. LIGHT weight. for
present and later use. with triple
woven toes and heels and double
soles. Sizes oH to IIR.
Special price, 6 p.irs for 75c
Regular a5c quality hose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Mems Shoe Depa~trr.rt.

IS pairs Mems Gun Metal Calf
skin Bli-d-eyelet Lace IIiah
Shoes. made on modified Ero'iS1l
custom last, neat and well Sting.
Sizes 7. ~. BIZ. Q, OK ard II A:
7. Q ard oH B; 5, 51A, 81 and o
G; sH d.
~ nairs Mems Tan RuSSiq
Calfskin Blind-evelet Lac"d
Shoes. made on custom last with
low broad heels Sizes ~. 81
ard 10 A: 6. =. 8 81 and 9 B:
8rZ and O C: 81 D.
SITS pair. Were $500 and $500.
New Location-Main Honr. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Wonaen's Dresses, $1.95
each.
Values up to $3.50.

There are thirtv-nine dresses
in this lot, in linens, batistes.
crinkle crepes and plain and fsur-
ed materials. that offer a good va
riety from which choice may be
made. Sizes range from Io to
36, and those who can be fitted
will find the lot exceptional. .
Third floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
A Clearance of Women's
Dresses at $1,000 each.

8 Dresses of striped wolfe, $1,000
each. We're $500.
3 Dresses of white cotton crepe,
$1,000 each. Were $500.
3 Dresses Of white corded crepe
$1,000 each. Were 1915.
Dress of striped crepe, $1,000. Was
S19.75.
1 Dress of fancy striped crepe.
$1,000. Was $500.
= 2 Dresses of white voi1e. $1,000
each. Were $500. 2,
White Lingerie Dress, $1,000
Was $500.
Dress of figured net, $1,000.
Was s19.75.
Dress Of white organdie, $1,000
Was $19.75.
1 Dress Of figured crepe, $1,000
Was S16.95.
Third floor, G st.
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Plattsburg Battle Centennial.
I'M the Philadelphia inquirer.

All around Lake Champlain this week
they are celebrating the centennial Of
the victory OF the little American navy
under Marlborough over the British
fleet. The tonnage of all vessels COM
hined would be less than that of the
smallest warship in the American navy
today, but the battle was as decisive
allies in Europe today should meet
those Of Germany and Austria. The
battle decided not only an entire cam
paign, but brought peace. SO that its
results were out Of all proportion to
the casualties which resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Friday Clearance in
Silk Depavfment.

12s short lengths Colored Silks
and Satins, :s6 inches wide, and
lengths ranging from u to zW
yards.
ST .W Ward. Were ST. So.
20 short lengths Handsome
Black Creme de Chine, / to 4
yards to the niece.
~ Less Re~'aiar Prizes.
20 yards fo-inch Crepe PopIin.
in navy and black.
ST 90 Yardo Was S1.65.
Second foor G st.
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Misses Department.

8 Blue and White and BLACK and White Sport
Coats, in three-quarter length. with wide neits
and trimmed W ii white buttons: sizes IA ald
10 years: $2.93 each Were $i2.75.
2 Corduroy Sport Coats, In green and mahogany;
size 16; $3.50 each. Were $1S.75.
Light weight Coats in plain colors ard
stripes; three-quarter length, In lined ald IN:
lined stvles: sizes 8. 8. 10 and IL years: $3.75
each. Were $1,000.
4 One piece SILK Dresses. In gray, tan, nay and
cardinal: size 16; $3.50 each. Were $500 and
$780,
Girls White Sweaters, in sizes %. 30 and 81:
soiled and mussed from handling; 81. 90 eacn.
Were 81 so and $3.50.
IA Misses and Girls Tan Ga'atea Skirts. of
fine material, In styles for wear with midi
nIouse; sizes L and IA years; soc eacn. Were
$3.50.
Third door. g st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Friday Special in
Picture Frames.

An accumulation OF Picture
Frames from our own stock.
They are the one-of-a-kind va
riety, which makes them much
more desirable than if there were
manv OF a single design. Also in
cluded in this FRIDAY sale are
Frames made from odd lengths
OF molding in our own shops and
representative OF the splendid
quality and workmanship for
which we are noted. Many diff
ferent patterns in wood and gilt
finishes. and numerous widths
and styles.
Sizes for post cards. also
SKI. 6r8. Ks, 8rlO, 1Orl2
and l1xl4, together sUith a
ferO odd sizes.
Prices: ndoc, n5c. zoe and
25c. Without Glass.
The Values Are More
Than Double.
Fourth floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Post Card Land.

In most card land. in post card land,
How have we wandered day by Jay
And str'ven oft to understand
The people now SO far away.
The lcrdly park. the garden air,
The castle and the old chateau,
Awaken in our memories there
Romances Of the long ago.
The flag of battle is unfurled
Above the peaceful peasant scene;
The ruthless cannon shot is hurled
Where all was hopeful AMI serene.
And those the stern affairs OF state
Unainching action may demand
'Tis pity thus to desecrate
The simple haunts OF post caro- iaiid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
|Housefurnishin9
Department.

Roll-top Bread and Cake Boz, slightly dam
aged: Soc Was 7Sc.
Galvanized Wash Tub. slightly damaged;
40c. was zoe: at 45c. Toe.
/ Galvanized Garbage Can, Soc Was Tic.
l Copper Wash Boiler. s1.95. Was S2.g5.
Polishing Mop. SOC. Was 81 co.
Glass Wash Board zoe. Was 4Oc.
1 Zinc Wash Board. Csc. Was 45c
1 Imported Wooden Salt Box, 25c. Was 40c.
1 Oil Polishing Mop. 75c. Was $1.25.
l Oil Polls ing Mop. SOC. Was $1.OO.
S1.25
Hand Dust Mop, Csc. Was Toe.
Fifth floor, F St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10

former taking considerable bodies OF
troops at Allenstein and Maubeuge and
the latter according to their reports,
capturing thousands Of Austrians. The
French and English have not succeeded
in making wholesale round-ups of hostile
troops, although their captures are doubt.
less considerable In the aggregate. An
authentic statement Of the number Of
prisoners now in the hands of the re-
spective countries would make a most in
structive exhibit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
P~vs' Deoavsment.

Bows Atwood Suits. in gray and brown
MIXTURES: sizes from, to ~ years; 1915
each. Were SIS o. Sc 20 and $50.
Golf Cans. in varions co'ors: sizes dss.
6k. 6A Ezs. Z and rs: 2oc each. Were
soc and s1 49,
Rows Rlouses especially suitable for
school and pay. MANY in strined pat
terms; Csc each. or for s1.0O. Were 800
each.
Bows Khaki Trousers: sizes 5. Is, 16, II
and IA: E0c rair Were $40.
a small lot Of Bows Straw Hats. In
sizea from 8% to Z: Csc each. Were 500,
81 90 and 82E0
Third floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Mems Clothing Department
Now Located ON Our Main Floor.
Direct Tenth Street E:ntrnuce.

9 Young Mems Suits. In hue gray AMI tan
mixtures: sizes IS aud 10 years; ss.15 each
Were SIS 90.
Mems Suits. In blues and grnrs: s'Eas IS. ~
and AZ stouts: $3.50 each. Were $500 and
SOC
80 Mems and Young Men's Saiits In CHOICE
fabrics OF nllwool Iuality: plain blue, self
patterns: English and conserSa,iye models: dies
81. 30. a8. SO. ~ and ~ ra~nlars: 81. 3s and -
longs: ~ 10 ~ srous and long stouts: $3.50
each. Were S25 90 and goo.
Is pairs Sport Tru-serS for golf tennis and
ontins wear: well tailored garments. 70 lt~ht
and dark colnrs: checiots. wo-steds ami white
serge. in striped Platforms: si,es % TO 30 wsist:
s. ~ the pair. Were 800 to 81 %.
pairs Linen Crash Trousers. c,ds OF lines:
sizes 80 to Sc: 81. 95 pair. Were $3.50 and s3t-l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Travelling Goods
Department.

lS-inch Mems Wardrobe Trunk; $500. Was
5000.
I 4O-inch Dress Trunk: Si676. Was 5000.
36-inch Dress Trunks; $500 each. Were
$3.50.
2 le-inch Black walrus Bags; 1915 each.
We're $500.
1 24-nch Suit Case, Of English foot ball
leather; $3.50. Was $3.50.
2 2e-inch Suit Cases; $3.50 each. Were $11.0o.
Fourth floor, G St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Wars Changes.
From the New York Tribune.

The appointment Of Jews as officers in
the Russian army, the promise Of civil
rights to the race, the prospective aboli-
ton of the pale. are Instances Of the good
that may come out Of the war. Looking
At IL enthusiastically. war is not all loss.
n breaks down old barriers and opens
new avenues for human progress. 1t gives
a new sense of values. When life itself
is cheap, when homes are abandoned.
when blow alter blow fal in numbing
succession. institutions that once looked
nrecious seem easy to dispense with. Old
nreindices disappear in a night. The de-
snised Jew fights as bravely as the Slav.
End f1rst-ciass fighting man Is as good
o. anv man in the world when a nations
Existence or its vital interests are at
stake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Won,en's Dresses at $500.
Were up to $18.75.

About 50 Dresses in this lot,
and they are all splendid new
styles. Materials cover nearly
every weave - linens, crepes,
voiles, lawns, crepe pongee lin
ems, white lingerie, figured voiles
and colored handkerchief linens.
The colorings and designs are ex-
ceedingly varied, covering all OF
our entire remaining assortments.
In the combined lot will be
found sizes up to AZ, but the ma
jority of them are in sizes "a, Sc
and 80. Dresses that will serve
any woman well.
Third floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10

war tax on motion picture films
would not be altogether a burden II a
sliding scale were arranged SO as to
put the heaviest assessment on some
of the "drammers" that are supposed
to thrill the public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Friday Clearance Women's
Suits at $1,000.

II Suits, in the attractively
tailored models which are always
desirable. Garments that were
formerly priced at $25.oo, now
broken as to size and style, but
an exceptional value. Fine pop
Inns and serges in navy blue and
black, which we feel certain will
be quickly appreciated. Sizes from
81 to AZ.
Third floor, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Infants Department.

6 Children's Navy Blue Corduroy Coats. box
style, button on side turnover collar and cuffs:
$500 each. Were $500.
Children's White Diagonal Serge Goat. bro
caded collar and cuffs. lined with white satin;
$500. Was $12 co.
Children's White DIAGONAL Serge Coat cola
cuffs and bottom of coat trmm d with blue ana
white serge; white satin lining: $500. Was
$1,000
Chi!dren's White Serge Coat shawl collar and
pearl buttons, and ned throughout with soft
satin: IS 90. Was $1,000.
Third floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Not Complaining.

Conductor" said the man with
crouch. what time does this train get
to Pittsburgh?'
Were three hours late. Are you III
a hurry?"
'.To get to Pittsburgh? No. I wish we
were four hours late
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Basket Department.

Willow Hamper, rs. Was $3.50.
/ Infants Toilet Basket. Soc. Was S5c.
1 Fancy Scrap Basket. CSC. Was S5c.
1 Fancy Scrap Basket. Soc. Was 7sc.
I Bamboo Clothes Hamper. $1.25. Was 500.
2 Willow Nursery Chairs. 75c each. Were
$1.25.
Fifth floor. E st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10
Corset Department.

blue and white; N d UNI bus. ard 10 8 hip : 81 es
is to %: $500 ra'r. We're 81! 90
6 pairs r. \. C0rsets, Of coutil and broche. me-
dium high hpst< and lo-g ski t.: sizes Is. 10, 20,
Is and 20. % 20 pair Wer 81 so.
4 pairs Florita Corsets. bon d with walohn, me-
dunn high busts aud long skirts elast'c 'anng
at th'eh sizes 81 %. 20 and 81: So 90 pair.
Were 81 so.
Rrassieres various styles closing In sr,nt;
sizes 49, 81. 81. SO and ~: 5Oc each. Were 81 so.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-10

The dumdum bullet. which has figured
in the mutual determinations of warning
nations in the past, has aga n been
precipitated as an international issue
by the kaiser.