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Evening star., 1914-10-09
An American Merchant Marine.

The shunting for this session of Con-
gress of the bill providing for govern
ment interest and ownership in steam
ship lines, as a means of encouraging
the revival of an American merchant
marine. proba bly, signifies its death. In
few months the situation may change.
Ships now on the market as the result
of the war may not remain on the mar
ket, and If they are Withdrawn it is
not likely that others will be offered.
This, then, reduces the question to
what may be done by private enter
prise merchant marine we should
have. 1t is the principal feature of
our present wonderful opportunity; for
without the equipment ma king us indie
pendent of other countries in the mat
ter of traffic on the seas may again
be rendered helpless as to our foreign
trade. Why build up an enormous ex-
port business if our connections with
our customers are not in our own
hands and subject only to our own or
ders?
And this brings up the question of
subsidy word which terrifies many
politicians. and has controlled the de-
liverances of the democratic party. But
We have had subsidy in other forms,
and prof1ted by it. We spanned this
continent with the aid of subsidies
granted to railroads. Our whole rivers
and harbors scheme of Improvement
which within legitimate bounds Is ad-
mira ble-is nothing but subsidy. Why
would not the same policy work well
on the sea, where some of our greatest
interests now lie?
Great Britain, Germany and Japan are
all carrying powers, and all have
employed subsidy in developing their
merchant marine. Otherwise. in all
probability they would not have
achieved their great results. Can we
hope to win in the field with such pow
ers as competitors by means excluding
the means that lie at the base of their
success and prosperity? How so? Their
people are very enterprising. but here
was something evidently beyond pri-
vate enterprise, and their governments
stepped in and helped out.
The party in power cannot rest it's
case on it's oft-repeated declarations
against subsidies. 1t has voted for and
accepted subsidies in other matters.
Moreover, it is now doing some ground
and lofty tumbling on many lines. AL
most as little remains of the once So
called Jenersonian democracy as of
that famous text for current jocular-
ity-the Baltimore platform. The party
of state rights and shadowy govern
ment is now advocating measures for
the relief of the country which might
not make Alexander Hamilton stare or
protest. but would certainly give him
new pointers about a strongly CEN
tralized government. Powerful and
clear as was his vision, it did not reach
to the developments of this day.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
Every School Boy or Girl
Should Have a Raincoat

And if the choice is made from our
stocks there will be no cause for worry,
because of wet clothing from raincoats
which do not wear we'll. ....
Coats of the best tan rubber
lied material, and lined to yoke depth
some have belts in back, and deep pock-
cts are found in each garment sizes from
e to 20 years. $500 each
Rain Capes for the smaller boys and
girls are made with hood in red and blue
plaid lined; sizes from-6 to ID years,
at .................... $3.50 each
Third noor, G ct.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
The Last Of the Mohicans.

In this day Of reconciliations and the
burying of hatchets and other sharp
implements Of warfare. what OF James
Smith, jr.. of New Jersey? Roger Sulli-
van is in favor at the White House.
Thomas Taggart has assurances of
White House good will. Charles r.
Murphy Is working with energy for
the success of Mr.. Wilson's friends on
tbs democratic state ticket in New
York. But no mention has been made
of Mr.. Smith, who as a boss is a very
competent man. unashamed and un-
afraid. Has he come into camp and
the matter been overlooked Or 10 he
still of the reservation, In war paint
and feathers?
Mr. Smiths grievance antedated Col.
Harvey's, and was OF different char
aeter. He was not only wounded in his
personal pride. but disappo4nted in his
~sIitissl hoDea. -. lost the dearest
Evening star., 1914-10-09
If Germany Had Spared Belgium.
From the Springfield Republican.

FROM the Springfield Republican.
Putting to one side the moral ques-
tions involved, how would Germany
have stood today from the practical
and military point Of view II Belgian
neutrality had been respected? His
torical 'ifs'' can seldom be worked out
very far or very completely. and what
England's course would have been un-
der those circumstances is necessarily
academic. Germans feel that some
other excuse would have been found
for war If the invasion Of Belgium had
not provided one, but it is improbable
that any other could be found which
would to the same extent have stirred
and united England. If the German
government had at the outset conceded
Englands demands by agreeing like
France to keep out of the neutralized
buffer states. and not to attack France
on its north coast. for which England
had assumed responsibility, or to at
tack Russia from the Baltic, what
would have been the situation now?
Evening star., 1914-10-09
Moving Time.

The pictures lie upon the floor.
The books are tossed about.
The old stepiadder brings once more
Its peril and its doubt.
The kitchenware Is all confused
With fragile china stun.
This world DER which We once enthused
Seems mighty cold and tough.
A fearful din awakens dread.
AS shadows come and go.
The halls re-echo to the tread
OF men We do not know.
The cherished song Of home. sweet
homo
Seems but an empty rhyme
When all the world proceeds to roam
Because it's moving time.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
Antwerp's Rare Museum.

The bombardment of Antwerp has
begun. and the non-combatants are
fleeing that city in great numbers. 1t
is reported that the government Of
ficials have moved to Ostend. proceed
ing by motor to Flushing and thence
around the coast to the Belgian port.
Presumably in the course of a few
days Antwerp will have fallen before
the German siege guns. which are ap-
parently Irresistible when they gain
their effective range in unassailable
positions.
Antwerp is city of peculiar inter-
est to Americans for the reason that
it is one of the most freely used Euro
pean gateways of tourist travel. Its
cathedral. it's museum of art, its
''Stssn," or ancient castle, now contain
ing a remarkable collection of ancient
arms and instruments of torture, are
all well known to travellers. There is.
however, one institution at Antwerp
that stands out pre-eminently. and the
destruction of which in a lombard
ment would be loss comparable with
| that Of any of the greatest architec-
tural creations within the fighting
xone This is the Plantin Museum,
which has been visited probably by
every American at all interested in the
printing arts. 1t Is the house of the
celebrated printer Christopher Plantin.
| who established his printing ONCE in
Antwerp in 1549. and twenty-seven
years later removed to the building
now owned by the city, and held open
for the free inspection Of the public.
It comprises the beautiful living quar-
tors Of the master printer, and the
workrooms in which he produced the
volumes that made his name famous
throughout Europe. Plantin had re-
ceived a monopoly from Philip II for
| the printing Of missals and prayer
bookn for the douinione Of the Span.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
The Army-Navy Foot Ball Game.

1t will be most unfortunate if through
failure to agree upon a place the an
nuel foot ball match between the Mill
tary and Naval academies should be
abandoned. even for a single year. The
differences between the two academies
have been tbrashed out by committees
and have been submitted for adjustment
to the two Secretaries. who have
finally decided that they cannot reach
a decision and have washed their hands
of the matter. So now it is for the
athletic committees of the two institu
tions to agree upon a city for the game
or to let this interesting feature of the
year lapse.
1t is not too late to arrange for the
game if there is a real desire on the
part of the academies to play it,
Washington is the natural place for
the contest, being neutral ground as
between the Army and the Navy, con-
venient to the greater number of people
who are directly interested and capab in
an emergency of providing accommo-
dations. The possibility of getting
permi mission for the use of public
grounds for this occasion is not yet
exhausted. If the two committees
will agree to play the game here this
year. pending future arrangements,
doubtless Congress will grant the nee
essary authority for the provision of
temporary seating facilities in Po-
tomac Park or another suitable reser-
vation. Or it may be that for the
purpose of preventing a lapse of the
series of contests the base ball park
could be used in a pinch, with per-
haps a slight curtaiment of the num-
Der of complimentary tickets given to
the cadets or others for distribution.
The Navys proposals comprise three
possible plans-to play in Philadelphia
permanently. to play alternately on the
home grounds of the academies, or to
play alternately in cities not farther
north than New York or farther south
than Washington. The Army refuses
to play at Franklin Field in Philadel-
phia permanently, and the Navy will
not alternate between Philadelphia and
New York. With Washington excluded
no arrangement seems possible. Let
Washington be chosen for this year,
and then in the coming months there
will be time to work out a reasonable
plan for the future that will insure this
annual game without question. There
is yet time for an agreement
Evening star., 1914-10-09
The New American Ships.
From the Philadelphia Press.

sixty -four ships that formerly sailed
to American registry, according to an
official return published by the Depart
ment of Commerce. This is the hfst
result of the law permitting the trans
were heretofore operated under foreign
registry. Their total tonnage 10 283,-
781. which makes them a considerable
addition to our merchant marine at q
time when it Is badly needed. Further
accessions to the American merchant
marine are eminently desirable in order
to enable the country to take full ad-
vantage of Its present trade opportuni-
ties with South America and neutral
nations. Everybody will induixe in the
patriotic hope that not a single vessel
owned by Americans will continue to
sail under a foreign flag.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
Girls and Misses New Millinery.

Misses Hats.-Stra ig ht-brim
Sailors, in many modish de-
signs; black velvet leading in
popularity; the trimmings are
extremely simple, often one
large flower in a contrasting OR
metal shade being the only or
nament; roll and close-htting
shapes in turban effects are also
shown, and exceptional variety
is created by the diverse treat
ments of shapes and applica-
ton of trimmings.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

Girls Hats.-The smart roll-brim
shapes are meeting with excep-
tional favor, trimmed with
tailored bands, and some with
both tailored bands and feath-
er; velvets and other good ma
terials; also the mushroom
style, in black and colors. with
new trimmings; black-and-
white shepherds plaid crush
shape.
Priced from ST. 90 to $500.
Third floor, r nt.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

&FIn order to avoid DELAYS on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed any individual connected
with TIE office. bnt simply to THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial Business Department according
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
Fathers Cooking.

"Of course, you and your wife are
happy"
Yes replied the young man. But
she is a. little thoughtless. Whenever
1 perform with the chafng dish she in
sists on talking about the superior
Welsh rabbits her father used to make"
Evening star., 1914-10-09
New Canned Fruits and Vegetables Just
Reeeived From Curtice Bros.

The choicest foods, prepared in the cleanest and
most sanitary manner of the purest and finest of ripe
fruits and vegetables found in Pure Food Store
From Curtce Bros we have just received ship
ment which will be of interest to the housewife
cURT1CE BROS FRUITS IN THE FOLLOWING
VARIETIES:
Cherries and Strawberries small 1sc $500
strawberriss Raspberes Cherries
Peach and Bartlett Pears large s5e $3.50 Dozen
Sliced Pineapple 26c
CURTICE BROS. VEGETABLES
l5c 31.75 Dozen
CSC $2.75 dozen.
Stringlsss Beans. 20c S225 Dozen
Iibbey's Pickles s1.75 Dozen
Clark's 15c $170
Alto Graded tender.
20c N. $22s Regularly csc
Evening star., 1914-10-09

1t Is sure to occur to some of the
jingoes in Toxic that Japan should not
be expected to go on Indefinitely taking
possession of real estate for the sake
of turning it over to some other coun-
try.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
New Fresh Fruits.

Fancy sun-Kist California Oranges 45c dozen.
Extra Fancy Grapefruit. 15c each. s170 dozen.
Salem and Concord Grapes. 15c basket
Fancy Albemarle Pppin Apples, soc s3.e5
l Albemarle Pippin Apples, CSC PIX. s625 bbl
Fancy York Imperial Apples, 40c dozen. $3.50 box
No. York Imperial Apples soc PIX. $525 bbL
Fancy Verdelli Lemons 23c dozen.
doorF st..
Evening star., 1914-10-09

A tax on ragtime music would bring
in a heavy revenue. but there would
be very little gained by taxing the
costumes of those who make a busi-
ness of singing it.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

In the meantime the fact that Col.
Watterson passed two years apparently
unforgiven by President Wilson has
not cast any perceptible gloom over
current literature in Kentucky.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

The world series" will enable many
people temporarily to forget the sor-
rows of the present time. and none of
them will be any the worse for the
relaxation.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

The tribute paid by Gov. Glynn to
Samuel j. Tilden is a reminder that a
man may be defeated for the presi-
dency and still be cherished as a figure
of true greatness
Evening star., 1914-10-09
Encouragement.

II haven't had much chance to talk to
my constituents"
And you are worried?"
Il don't know whether to worry or
not. 1 have just received a letter from
a friend, who says my silence may be
great help to me-
Evening star., 1914-10-09

The situation of Mr.. McAdoo is one
which compels him to deal with cold
statistics. He is not permitted to win
the fancy of the listening throng by
utterance of proverbial platitudes.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

Opportunities to observe conditions
attending actual war may yet lead
Lcndons militant suffragettes to be-
come earnest advocates Of peace.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

r-,- Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition * delivered hy carriers within the city
=, 81 cents per month: daily only. % cents per
month: SUNDAY only. 20 cents per month Orders
NAV sent hv mail. telephone Main 244O.
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month
Evening star., 1914-10-09
A Basic Principle.

You hear it still. from poor and rich.
A protest sounding every day;
A tax is always something which
The other fellow ought to pay.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
s'Storm Shoes
The Footwear for Boys and Youths to
Wear During I'm clement Weather.


of
Goodyear sewed. and will
of service audha
preventing
buckle
1s11 pair I
Evening star., 1914-10-09
ForeWarned.

'If l were musician said Mr..
Growcher, II believe I'd like to play
the drum and cymbals."
Why"
so that 1 could know when the
crashes were coming, and not be star
tied by them"
Evening star., 1914-10-09

One of the huniliating points of the
situation is that European diplomats
should have paid SO little attention to
our open-air lecturers.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An 0bliging Spirit.

II thought you were going to move
into a more expensive apartment"
THE landlord saved us the trouble
replied, Mrs Flimgilt. He raised the
rent of the one We have been occupy
ing"
Evening star., 1914-10-09

The recent popular tendency has been
to regard a new thief play" merely as
a form of Confidence game" with the
manager as the principal performer.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

Merely by way of imparting variety
to the headlines. It might be mention
ed that the relentless censorship RACES
unabated.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

About the only offense the old New
Haven management has not been
charged with is petty larceny.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

Col Roosevelt may not defeat any
body but he can at least keep a can
didate here and there from feeling that
he has had an easy victory.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

The policy of a recall of generals is
regarded by the German emperor as
desirable in an emergency.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

r1y able IN advance-hy mail. postage prepaid:
Daily sunday included. one month. 80 cents.
naily. Sunday excepted. one month. 30 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 81. 10 year.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

Art and education are necessarily
suspended during the settlement of the
gigantic quarrel in Europe.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
SIDEWALK SULKIES,

Specially Priced at $685. each.
New Sulkies. from our best baby car
riage maker, and embodying all of his
knowledge of comfort, good design and
durability.
Roll Reed Body. leather cloth seat.
enameled gear, rubber-tired wheels,
folding handle.
$3.95 each. Regular value, $500.
Fourth nool, Eleventh St
Evening star., 1914-10-09

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
ofice at Washington D. c.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
Confections.

Confections.
Special Values for Tomorrow in Choice Quality
Connections.
Assorted Chocolates,
3oc pound box.
Regularly 4oc
Old Virginia Peanut Brittle,
15c pound box.
Salted Almonds-fresh daily.
9oe the pound
Evening star., 1914-10-09

Many new and pretty
styles. in all the desirable
colorings, and also novel
ties in two-toned effects
and lovely Angora sets.
All wool Sweaters in coat
styles with large pockets and
v necks or rolling collars, some
with belted backs; in plain col
ors. stripes and two-toned ef-
feets of blue. brown. cadet, en-
eraid, white and combinations
Of colors in new and pretty pat
terms. All sizes.
43.76 to 5000 each.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
BATH ROBES AND HOUSE
GOWNS.

No longer a luxury, but a
necessity. A Blanket Robe
will be found very comfort
able and cozy, especially for
the student, whether at
home or away at school.
Our Fine Blanket Robes, i'm
choice, we'll selected pat
terms and handsome col
ors, S5.75 and upward.
Terry Cloth or Turkish
Toweling Bath Robes, meat
and refined designs; fast
colorings that may be
washed without fading,
$500 and upward.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

Women's 2-clasp Chamoisette
Gloves, in tan, gray, pongee and
white: embroidered in black.
soc pair.
w Women 10 button length
Chamoisette Gloves, pique and
P. X. NJ. seams; in lightweight
and heavy qualities; 2 pearl clasps
at wrist: in white. gray. pongee
and white, embroidered back.
S1.oo and $1.5o pair.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
The Evening Star Hswspapsr company.

Business once 11th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European 0dice: Regent St. London. England.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

KnittinE and CrecAetins Les
sens given without charge to all
purchasers OF Columbia yarns.
Saturday Is a good day for
school girls.
Place yeur orders now for
hrist N Hand embroidery
Work. These who delay may be
disappointed.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
IN THE STORE FOR MEN
Clothes Satisfaction

From season command the patronage of
who recognize dependable Workmanship correct fashions and
desirable fabrics and strange that also
trade with who rely entirely upon the retailers eputed ab
ity as a competent outhtter of men.
With both classes
OUR REPUTATION is
FIRMLY ESTABLISHED
because have always by selecting
them the kind of clothes that fit and give the
isfacon. This the of growth Our Suits and Over
for this fall winter chosen with the particular
which has always awarded position of prominence
in the clothing business know that if you will have
clohe you will repoe your steadfast confidence
Priced from $500 to $780,
a remarkable showing al $25
Evening star., 1914-10-09
UNION SUITS-THE COMFORT
UNDERWEAR.

Few men. If any, ever 60 back
to the two-piece underwear after
once trying on and wearing q union
suit. In a Union Suit you eliminate
two disagreeable features-the dou-
BILE thickness around the waist and
the separating of the two garments.
A Union Suit shapes itself to the
body and adjusts to all positions,
giving absolute comfort and free
dom.
We have different body lengths
in each chest measurement, assur-
ing a perfect fit for men Of different
proportions.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
Toilet Requisites.

| Toilet Requisites.
Those who particular in their choice of toilet
requisites will find here the necessary and accessory
items of the very best
| W. l.. Toilet Water and 81 90 bottle
I L.. and soc bottle.
l..
Imported Toothbrushes, 10c to 4oc each
S10o each
Bath without handles soc to $o0 each
Labeled Bottle sc and EACH
Wanou Bag
smal o. Imp
L. cake; for 25c
L.
w L. Cucumber SOUP
British cake; 50c doZ
L. Cleaning Fluid 1sc and 5Oc bottle
Carme lie Soap.1 cake; 81 90 Dozen
w. & l.. Powdered Pumice Stone.
Frequent requests for powdered pumice stone has
made possible this specially prepared item in the
W. & L. products. In a convenient sitter top and
we offer it with the assurance of best quality and finest
ingredients
noorG 4oC CdLA.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
PLEASING cOLoRs IN SHIRTS.

PLEASING COLORS IN SHIRTS.
More attractive shirt styles,
greater variety of fabrics; more
pleasing colorimgs.
We always give special in
structions when ordering shirts to
have them made with the idea of
comfort and style combined, and
you will see how this works out in
our assortment now here.
Plated Bosoms are the most
wanted for present wear, and we
have all style plaits and tucks;
those with stripes running across
are new, stylish and good looking.
Priced at $l.50 and up.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

sesThe
highly desired
straps
ends and which down the
with blue bands bands
$1,000 Set.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

Silk Sweaters: Attractive new
garments in many pretty color
ings; coat styles. some with
belted backs. v neck or roll
collar. patch pockets and sash
are among the features which
make this style especially ap-
pealing. The sash may be used
as a scarf around the neck or
can be looped in an attractive
style around the waist.
Colors are black, pearl, Amer
lean beauty. mahogany and
combinations of shades. Sizes
from 36 to AZ.
R1S.3H ZACH
Evening star., 1914-10-09
NECKWEAR FOR EVERY MAN.

Most men are fastidious about
their Neckwear; SO are we. We
heartily approve of men being par
ticular, and we strive to have an n.
sortment of superior merit in al re.
spects to suit all tastes.
The colorings for this season
are rich and handsome; the designs
have never been equaled IN orig.
iaality, fine harmonixing tones and
attractive effects. Both plain and
fancy effects in the large four-in-
hand shapes.
An exceptional showing Of
handsome Persian patterns Of pure
rich silk, in the finest designs, far
above the average at $l.00.
Other styles and grades in Neck.
yuear from S()c unxu,vd
Evening star., 1914-10-09
Women's Chamoisette Gloves.
In All LenQths and Shades.

;ult or dress, gloves Of chamoisette
rm the finishing touch to the COS
luisitely clean. They may be laun-
'k as fresh as when purchased.
Women's 2-clasp Duplex Cham
oisette Gloves, in pastel shades
and gray and white. 75c pair.
Women 6-button-length Cham
oisette Gloves, with strap and
pearl clasp at wrist; in pongee,
gray, black and white: An un-
usually attractive style. $I.oo
pair.
Main floor Center.
Evening star., 1914-10-09
The MILDLY Blouse Dress.

Third Soor, @ st.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

Shetland Wool Jackets. For
these cool autumn days one of
these jackets or vests, of hne
Shetland WOOL is especially
good. To be worn under the
coat or in the house. and SO fine
and soft that they give warmth
without heaviness or discom-
. fort. Dressy in appearance,
they are made in several styles,
so that your Individual taste
will ind the choice completely
satisfactory.
Vests, SECS each.
Jackets, with sleeves,
SS.o6. $3.50 and 46.76 each.
Evening star., 1914-10-09

TAN FOOTWEAR again has
the call for street, sporting and gen.
eral wear with the man who dresses
in the style of recognized fashion.
We have very complete lines of
the Finest Tan Footwear made.
The models displayed are made ex-
clu.ively for US, so that you have the
distinct advantage of selecting from
styles that cannot be duplicated
elsewhere.
W. ..,..., H.. f Is.