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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Friday Special in
WOmen'S New Spring Skirts

Plain and Diagonal Serge
Skirts, made in three very at
tractive new spring styles-ruffle
overskirt. one tier and overskirt
effects, in navy blue and black.
Sizes up to 2S-inch waist and AZ
inch length. y
1896 each. Regularly 5000.
Also a small lot of Navy Blue
and Black Serge Skirts with two
ruffles and panel front. trimmed
with self-covered buttons: sizes
from 20 to % waist.
S4.o5 each. Regularly $3.50. ~
Third floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Y. W. c. A. FUND ABOUT $4,000
Committees Which Made Canvass of
City to Meet Today.

A final meeting of committees which
made a canvass of the city last week
to raise $1,000 for the Young Women
Christian Association is to be held late
this afternoon at the Y. W. C. A. build
ing, 936 F street northwest. Since the
close of the campaign last Saturday the
committee members have been following
up several possible contributors.
Early returns received this afternoon
indicated that while the entire $1,000
will not be raised. the total sum will
be in the neighborhood of 5000 The
extra 5000 was needed to buy additional
land for the associations vacation lodge
near Cherrydale, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Furniture Department.

CHARTERED Oak Sewing Rockers. rubbed finish.
French legs and panel back: S1.95 each. Were
$3.50.
2 Card Tables one leatherette and one felt top;
slightly damaged 9oc each. Were $1.95.
1 Mahogany Dresser large mirror: one of the
hest Grand Rapids makes; slightly marred;
s39.75 Was $500.
/ Lanther-seat Armchair. mission finish; $3.50.
Was $3.50.
l CHARTERED Oak Table. top size 22x32 inches;
pla in design: SC 10. Was 5000.
l Round-top Mission Table. 24-inch top; $3.50.
Was 800.
design: wooden knobs; 1880 Was $1,000
Odd CHARTERED Oak Toilet Table. plain de-
sign two drawers: S11 so Was $500.
/ High-grade Chartered Oak Buffet slightly
marred: 500. rs Was $1,000.
| Mahogany finished Medicine Cabinet mirror
and shelf: damaged: 80. % Was $3.50
Golden Oak Desk Chair, saddle seat: $l.5o.
Was $1.95.
i Mahogany Parlor Armchair. upholstered seat
$3.50 Was $500.
Sn1id Mahogany Sewing Table. inlaid: $3.50.
Was $500.
sixth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
China Department.

2 Decorated Strip Jugs on plate. 25c each.
We're 15c.
10 Green and Gold Decorated China Soup
Plates, 25c each. We're 5Oc.
15c each. Were SOC.
2 Decorated Austrian China Sugar and Cream
Sets, 25c each. Were 75c.
2 Decorated Austrian China Sirup Jugs on
plate. 25c each. Were 75c
Richly Decorated Austrian China Salad Bowl.
soc. Was $1.25.
Green-and-Gold Decorated Austrian China
Marmalade Jar, 75c. Was 500
dozen Odd Decorated French China Dinner
Plates, gold traced; 1Sc each. Regularly 35c.
Decorated China Open Vegetable Dishes. Csc
each. Were 45c.
Decorated Covered Butter Dish. 25c. Was
75c.
2 Decorated English Porcelain Meat Platters.
Csc each. Were Csc.
. Imported Decorated Stems. 800 each. We're
SO
French China Decorated Meat Platters. soc
each. We're S15O.
Handsomely Decorated French China Covered
Dishes, 95c each. Were $500.
White and-G Haviland China Chocolate
Pot S1OO. Was $500.
/ Richly Decorated Green and Gold French
China Cracker JAR $1.O0. Was $3.50.
Decorated japanese China Chocolate Pots.
75c each. Were $3.50.
fifth floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Shoe Department.

81 pairs Women's Patent h dskin Colonials,
light welt soes and Cuban heels. neat tongue
and self-covered buckles: sizes AZ. $. T. sk
and 7AA; 2is B. 81. :, 4Ia and "A: .. eh,
and Sd. Regular s60o quality. special at 3.s5
pair
10 pairs Women's Gun Metal Calfskin Colo
mails with neat tongue self-covered buckles, light
welt soles and Cuban heels: sizes and INA:
3B: s. 81. q and &c: 3D. Regular $500 quail
ity, special at 3.S5 pair.
i pair Black Imitation Pigskin Chauteur's
I.eggins. size Is: slightly shopworn. Reduced
from $500 to $500.
10 pairs Misses White Buckskin Lace Shoes.
spring heels and welt soles soed from dis
play; sizes 11L IL, 1914 and 1B; II. 11E ~,
ieh. 13 and &c: II, 10 and I'D. Reduced from
81 90 to 81 90 pair.
Third floor 10th st
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Corset Department.

Il pairs Fine Corsets, Parame, Florita and Lily
of France. of coutil, boned with waohn or
whalebone, medium and high bust. with long
hip; all good models: sizes 10, 20. 81, %. q
and 25 Reduced from 81. so and $3.50 to Sc. 10
pair
medium long hip; sizes 10 and %; $2.oO pair
pairs p. n. Corsets coutil. medium bust
and hip; sizes 49, 10 and p. Reduced from
-. so to 81 90 pair.
pairs Ivy Corset.. girde top and lon, hip:
size 10 Reduced from $500 to $500 pair.
Third floor center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Friday Special in
Fine ValencienneS Laces.

A large new consignment Of
Fine German Valenciennes Laces
has just been received, in the
latest and most attractive spring
patterns, and widths from Il to ;
inches; edges and insertions in
matched designs and odd. They
are splendid quality, and a most
exceptional value. =
Special price, Coo dozen yards.
Main floor, St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19

Black Broadtail 4 length Coats. Ma alarin
sleeves: lined all through: sizes 81 to IS lie
duced from $500 to 5000 each.
10 Showerproof Coats. some full length. others
= length gray striped. tan and blue: sizes - to
each.
5 Black and White Striped Sport Coats. l,el ed
all around sizes 81 to IS: $500 each. Were
s1275.
Evening Coats. pale blue and Nell rose. lined
all through, white fur collars: $3.50 each. Wcr.
S35 90.
Third floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Ho,Isefurnishing Dept.

1 Infants White Enamelpd Sleeping Basket
on stand 800. Was $7.T5
i Imported Clothes HAMMER. sl25. Was 81. ia.
1 Imported Clothes Hamper. 81 90. Was 81 %.
Large Gas Stove Oven. $500. Was $500
Carpet Sweeper, S1.Oo. Was Sl.50.
Carpet Sweeper. $500. Was 81. 80.
/ Electric Iron 50 30. Was $500.
Wrought Iron Fire Set. incomplete. $50.
Was S1.2J.
i Black Iron Fire Set. incomplete $500. Was
So 90.
/ Gilt Fire Screen $500. Was $3.50.
Large Copper bottom Wash Boiler. $3.50. Was
$500.
Nickel Toilet Paper Holders. soc each. Were
75c
Nickel Soap Dishes. zoe each. Were zoe
/ Wash Rag Rack. soc. Was I5c.
/ White Surgical Pan. soc. Was 500
Nothproof Rays Csc each. Were 81 Is.
. Mothproof Hays SIC each. Were Toe.
Motlp-oof Bag 25c. Was soc. 9
Fifth floor + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Infants Department.

g Chidren's Fine Nainsook Gowns. trimmed
with lace. embroidery, beading and ribbon, 15c
each. Were 81.
and cuffs and belt. finished with buttons; sateen
lining; 81 90 each. Reduced from $500.
Chidren's Coats. box style. turnover collar,
cuffs and belt: 1 light blue linen and 1 white
pique: 150 each. Were $50.
2 Chiidren's Coats, linen and pongee. box
STYLE with notch collar. cuffs and pockets: $500
each. Were $500.
Boys Blue Chambray Suits. straight pants
and MILDLY style. turnover collar and cuffs
finished with braid; 20 each. Were $3.50.
Third floor ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
HAITIAN OUTBREAK REPORTED
New Rebel Operations in Designs
Upon the Presidency.

New rebel operations in Haiti We're
reported today by the sunboat Nash
vile to Secretary Daniels Theodore.
who is trying to seize the presidency
of the island republic is at Grande
Baf1in.
Government troops are reported AT
Perches and Traulerrier Rouge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Friday Special i'm
Crepe de Chine Waists.

\ dainty lot OF Crepe de Chine
Waists, in all attractive plain
blouse style with low collar. drop
shoulder and long sleeves; the
seams are corded and they fasten
in front with colored buttons.
Shown in maize, nile. blue, white,
flesh and black.
Special price, s3.o5 each
And the following:
lot OF Womens Waists. made Of chiffon
messane and satin. some have tucked front with
lace vest, others plain style with yoke back
long and three-quarter sleeves; sS..3 each. Wore
Is Black Tareta and japanese sink Waist.
tailored STYLE With front consisting Of lar.c
tucks others having two size turks. high cola
and long sleeves: s.. % each. Were 1896
Third floor G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Toy Department.

l Large Rubbertired English Coach. slightly
damaged: $500. Was $1,000
Small Plain-tired English Coach slightly
damaged: 75c Was s1.oO
81 .95 each. Were So so.
1 lot of Loose jointed Dolls. 15c each. Were
Zoe.
l Baby Walker. damaged. 100 Was s1.75.
I Pnnch and Judy Game. damaged. $1.OO.
Was $500.
Fourth floor F ST
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Travelling Goods Dept.

1 4O-inch Dress Trunk. $24OQ. Was $1,000
2 Steamer Trunks, made of light weight cane
very durable; SO and 3S inch sizes; $500 each.
Were S25 90.
/ 15-inch Black Seal Bag, $3.50 Was $14.OO.
/ 16-inch Black Cowhide Leather Bag. $685..
Was $3.50
. 24-inch Black Enameled Suit Cases light
weight: 81 .95 each. Were $500
1O-inch Cowhide Bag. Sl.oo. Was S2.2b.
Second floor, Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
R::R. NC. A. OFFICIALS
ENGAGE IN CONFERENCE
John F. Moore and William Knowles
Cooper Speak at Union
Station.

Government ownership Of railroads in
Alaska. said John r. Moore of New
York. speaking at the morning session of
the conference of railroad Y. NJ. {. A.
vania system east of Pittsburgh. at the
Union station, lis experiment which
will be watched with a great deal of in
terest oy the country in general. If it
is successful in Alaska it will be strong
factor in bringing about government
ownership and control of railroads in
the states. IL it works in Alaska there
is no reason why it will not work in any
other state or territory.
William Knowles Cooper. general secre-
tary of the local Y. NJ. c. A., said il
was the duty of each local secretary to
be responsible for the welfare of the
whole man" of the men under his care
that spiritual development to the eX-
clusion of physical development is as
bad as physical DEVELOPMENT to the ex-
cluSion of spiritual things. The man
who fails to catch glimpse of the OPP
portunlties to lift and help his fellow
men is the man who will fall by the way
side said Mr.. Cooper.
n. O. Williams Presides.
The conference is presided over by H.
0. Williams, international Y NJ. C. A.
railroad secretary. The educational COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Confidence in Dollar.

The negro has supreme confidence in
the American dollar because he knows
that the same coin that is in his pocket
today will be in the white mans pocket
tomorrow. And SO it is with rights and
privileges under the law There can be
no equality of rights where identity of
rights is denied
10 the casual observer, the assignment
of space in a government building 10 a
handful of colored civil service employees
would seem to be a matter of trivial
Importance. But closer inspection re-
veals a deeper significance. 1t is but the
thin blade of the wedge whose entrance
threatens to split the log asunder. Should
the national government adopt this seem
.ngly simple provision, it would thereby
sanction all of the dscrimina tory lesis-
lation on the statute books of the several
states, and would suggest and justify all
such enactments in the future.
The present plight of the negro is
significant commentary on the doctrine
that the white race is good enough to
become the beneticent governor of the
negro without his consent or participa-
ton. There are 10 GOUpO negroes in the
United States. who are rapidly progress
ing in intelligence and wealth. and in
responsible power. He has no voice in
laws by which he is to be governed.
Men in the highest public place. whose
positions rest upon the basis of a negro
constituency. denounce their black con-
stituents from the seat of public power
in language not to be found in the lexi-
con of decency. There is no voice an
swering back. Legislation is proposed
to humiliate and degrade the negro such
as no officer of the government would
dare whisper concerning any other ele-
ment of the nation. But the negro's
tongue is tied and his voice is hushed
because of his political nullity
In his helpless need, the negro can
only say to the nation that he has been
loyal and devoted to her standards and
ideals with the hope that she is too
fair to be unjust even to the least of her
citizens But in face of the current trend
of things. he can only indulge in the
plantfUl query: rs this the reward of
loyalty? KELLY MILLER.
Howard University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Mems Shoe Department.

10 pairs Mems Tan Russia Calfskin English
Rlind-eyel Lace Shoes. with low broad heels:
sizes to 10A: 6. I. s. ~. and lob: &C. 2.95
pair. We're 81 90.
81 pairs Mems Gun Metal Calfskin English
Blind-cyeict Lace Shoes. with INV broad heels;
~, 81. . and 9,sB: ~ and 9t6C: 1895 pair.
We're 81 oO
Second floor. r ST
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1895 each.
Were 5000 and $3.50.

And the following:
; Boys Atwood Long Overcoats. convertible
collars. in shades of gray and tan, $.75 each.
We're $3.50
Boys Russian Blouse Overroats. grays and
tans. size g. and 5. $3.50 each Were $500
and ST 90.
II Atwood Sweaters. in plain white and white
with coored trimmings sizes g. and ) years,
SOC each. Were 81 90
10 Wool Golf Caps sizes sla to T. 25c each.
Were soc.
81 Fine Quality Madras Rlouses plain white
and coored stripes, slightly soiled, sizes 8 to
16 years T'c each. Were 81 90.
10 Rov' Telescope Felt Hats tan and gray.
sizes 6is to I. 25c each. We're 81 90 and 81 80.
is Roys' Thinrhilla Tyroean Shaped Hats.
81 20 and 5000
Second floor + ST
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House Dresses,
Special at Sl.1O each.

80 House Dresses. in sizes "a to
A. made of light and dark per-
Gale in good designs. Regular
SI.5o to $3.50 qualities for SI.Io
each.
Third floor. {;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Mems Clothing Dept.

Orercoats. mems and young mems models.
IN bl'ie. gray and tan colors: plain and belted
backs. with shawl and notch collars: sizes "a
10 and 40: $1,000 each Were $1,000 S25. 90
and 100
6 Overcoats. young mems models in gray and
fancy effects. convertible collar: beltrd back:
sizes ~ and "a or u and is years: S675 each.
We're $40 80 and $780,
Second floor. L 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Sixty Cents to Conscience Fund.

To conscience fund of the Treasury
Department sixty cents has just been
added. here was no explanation in the
envelope which brought the money. and
which was postmarked Long Beach,
Cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Friday Special Sale of
Turkish Bath Towels.

The Towels are soft, heavy
quality, made by one of our best
towel makers, who has his entire
product inspected with exceeding
care. The close inspection is re-
sponsible for the low prices, as
all towels that bear the slightest
soiled spot, Or in which uneven
threads or dropped stitches ap-
pear, are withdrawn and disposed
of at a concession.
TRERE IS NOT A TOWEL IN THE
LOT THAT WILL AFFORD LESS
SERVICE BECAUSE OF THE DE-
FECTS WE HAVE MENTIONED. SOLD
ONLY BY THE HALF DOZEN.
6 for $1.5o.
6 for $500.
6 for $2.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Girls S3.75 Coats,
$3.50 each

II Girls Coats, in sizes s. IL,
IA and 10, including mixtures,
chinchillas and other fine fabrics.
in various colors. They have sold
at $8.75, and are fully worth the
price.
Third floor Eleventh
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Special price, 25c pair.
And these remnants.

"a pairs Women's Black Isle Thread Hose
extra size legs, with splced seam down the
hack. size slh, 35c pair. Were SOC
81 pairs Women's Black Cotton Hose medium
weight, with double soles and high spliced
heels size o. Reduced from a5r 10 25c pair,
Is pairs Women's Black Cashmere and Black
Were Soc f
Main floor G. ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Discrimination Forbidden.

The war amendments to the Constitu-
ton reaffirmed the original intention
that there should be race distinction
recognized by the national government.
These great amendments written into the
Constitution by the point of the bayonet
dipped in patriotic blood can never be
erased nor their purpose ultimately de-
feated. Race discrimination is mentioned
only to be forbidden. Mindful Of the eX-
istence of these amendments, the states
that have enacted laws repugnanJ to
their spirit and letter have sought cir
convention by cunningly devised phrases
and tricky contrivances. Every such re-
vised constitution bears the stamp of
righteous condemnation in its very
phraseology.
The policy of social separation of the
races. alleged in justification of the pend
ing measure. is a matter with which the
federal government has nothing to do.
The intimate social and personal reia-
tionship of citizens do not fall within the
scope or purview of the federal author
ity. It's concern is with the comprehen
sive relations of all citizens. Matters of
minor detail are left to local and sub
nrdif 10 iri SdcfionS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Friday Special in
WOrnen's Combination
SuifS.

Lightweight Jersev-ribbed Cot
ton Combination Suits, low neck
and sleeveless: neatly trimmed
with lace. 40 dozen in the assort-
ment.
Special price, &c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
W000war0 6 I0tbr0D
New rk-WAs
Friday, as Usual, Remnant Day.


l h h ale % r IL
III few be hence those coming naturally dpm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Friday Clearance of
Boys Suits at $3.05.

Boys Norfolk Jacket and Dou-
ble-breasted Suits, in serviceable
shades OF tan and gray: all fancy
mixtures in varied patterns. The
fabrics are choice. Sizes, 7. 8. Q.
10, II. 10, -, IS, I6 and y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Threat Humiliating.

II is not claimed that the race mas, up
to the present time. been exempt from
prejudice or discrimination in the puolic
service. Neither is it fair to charge
that the present administration is the
author and finisher of segregation. But
this is the first time that the race as a
whole has been Inundated by the threat
that the ubiquitous principle would be
enacted into legislation and become a
fixed policy of the government. ! served
in the civil service of the government
under a democratic administration; the
colored employees We're then relatively
more numerous than they are today. At
that time no such law was deemed de-
sirable. or even dreamed of. The negro
since that time has made great progress
both in the cultural and the substantial
basis of responsibility. During all of
these years the public service has suf-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Friday Special in
WOmen'S Black Hose,

A special assortment of Wom-
ems Black Gauze Lisle Thread
Hose, with double soles and high
spliced heels, offered considerably
below usual price. 81 dozen pairs
in the lot, and they regularly sell
for $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19

* Women's Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests high
neck and long short sleeves: extra size Re-
lured from Soc to 35c each.
"a Women's Swiss Ribbed Isle Thread Vests
low neck and sleeves fancy fronts sizes 4
and ). Soc each. Were SOC
81 Women's Jersey Ribbed Combination Suits
low neck and sleeves. lace trimmed drawers
sizes and s. 3714c each. Were SOC
Main floor ST
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Special price, Soc each.
Another Friday Special Sale
of Picture Frames.

Those who attended our Friday
sale of last week or patrons who
have prohted by these periodical
sales during the past several
years will be more than pleased to
learn that we have again succeed
ed in finding enough first-class
frames made from odds and ends
of holdings to make another
splendid saving possible for
number of purchasers.
Every frame is in a choice pat
tern and design, and there is much
variety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Friday Special in
CretOnnes and Printed
Linens.
I 1000 yards ait 19c yard.
Values. SOC and 3Sc.


About 1000 yards of Printed
Cretonnes, in the most effective
and useful designs and colorings.
The shades represented are blues,
yellows, pinks, lavender, ETC., on
white and ivory grounds, also sew
eral darker effects-enough va
riety to satisfy all needs.
Cretonnes desirable for slip
covers, draperies, couch covers,
pillows, upholstering willow fur
niture and all sorts of summer
decorative schemes. Several ex-
ceptionally pretty border designs
with plain centers which are espe-
cially desirable for curtains.
An excellent opportunity to Sc
cure these desirable Cretonnes for
spring and summer uses. as well
as for future needs, at very low
price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Clearance Misses and
Girls Warm Coats.

Coats, $500 EACH
IS Misses Sport Coats. in sizes
Ia. 10 and IS, Best quality Bou-
Gle Cloth. in black and white
stripes. with wide belts and but
ton trimming. Also 5 Misses
Wool Plush Coats, that have sold
at $3.50. in sizes IL Is and Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Cotton Waist Department,

White Wash Waists of wolfe and crepe.
in high and low collar effects: some trim
med with embroidery, lace insertion and
tucks. others with ruffles down front and
around sleeves. a few with colored collar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-19
Situation in States.

The general government cannot find
warrant for such action in the example
Of the several states. Discriminatory
laws in the states are sought to be justi-
hed on the ground of the relative num-
Der of negroes in the general population
1t is alleged that the great number of
negroes are unprepared for participation
in government or for free tinter1ningilng
with the whites without seriously lower
ing the tone and standard of civilization
The federal government has absolutely
no such basis of excuse. The negro rep
resents at present less than II per cent
of the total population This ratio is
growing less with the passing Of the dec
AIDES So far no state with slight a
negro element has deemed it necessary
to adopt "A code of Jim crow laws. II
the general government should be in
cined TO follow the example of the states
ii would more wisely follow the lead of
the more numerous and populous ones.
ra ther than the smaller number involved
in exceptional circumstances.
The negroes at present constitute less
than : per cent of the federal employees
There is no discernible indica ton of an
increase in this ratio. For forty years
the negro has entered the civil service
of the government on the basis of his
merit The fact that he retains his hold
shows that his work is satisfactory.