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Evening star., 1914-09-28
German Airplanes.

The sudden renewal of airplane activ-
ity by the Germans. with bombs drop
ping in twelve cities and towns, has
probably no other Significance than
that these machines are not at present
needed for scouting purposes and are
being sent af1eld for whatever destruc-
tion and demoralizing effect they may
cause. The principal field covered by
these activities is Belgium, where
planes appeared as though in concerted
movement to spread terror among the
Inhabitants. Antwerp, Client, Dynze,
Alost, Thielt, Minelbeke and Rolleghem
were visited. with one man killed in
Client and another in Dynze At Paris
a man and child were killed by a
bomb which fell in the Avenue du
Trocadero. not far from the chancellery
of the American embassy. 1t is reported
that Ambassador Herrick had passed
the spot only few minutes before
the explosion. Other bombs were drop
ped in Paris, but without producing
material results. 1t was perhaps the
purpose of the aviator to disable ii
possible the Eiffel tower. which is the
most important wireless station in
France. But II this was the object the
aim was bad, for the nearest bomb
hit the ground about 2,150 feet from
the tower. Apparently the aviator
dropped his missiles at fairly regular
intervals. for they fell in a generally
straight line, extending from south
west to northeast. No one saw the ma
chine. for a haze obscured the vision.
Such activity is of no practical utility
and is a wanton waste of life without
military results.
Evening star., 1914-09-28
The Fighting in France,

Impelled, ofhcial France believes, by
orders from supreme authority, the
Germans have undertaken furiously
aggressive action at both ends of the
long line of what has come to be
known as the battle of the Aisne South
Of Verdun they have succeeded in push
ing a force a considerable distance
into the French line, occupying st.
Mihiel, a position of advantage If sus.
tained by accesstons right and left to
prevent the isolation of this force by .
cutting movement by the French across
the rear. It 10 evidently the purpose
Of the Germans to surround Verdun.
but no progress Is reported from other
quarters Of the circle, the French hold
ing Etain on the northeast, at latest ac-
counts, ana resisting assaults on the
northwestern side.
On the German right, in the neighbor-
hood Of st. Quentin. there has been
equally desperate fighting, marked by
. sudden change OF German tactics
from defensive to offensive. No ground
has been gained in this quarter how
eJAr, II the French Official statements
are correct. Yet the Official German
bulletin states that q French force has
been repulssd at Bapaume, about TWEEN.
ty-five miles northwest OF st. Quen.
tin. This Is to the northwest Of Pc
rome, reported the other day as occu.
pied by the allies after a severe fight
Peronne, In fact, lies about half way
between Bapaume and st. Quentin, on
q direct line. II the allies still hold
Peronne the scene Of chief action has
passed northward, doubtless in conss-
Quencs Of the continued efforts Of the
allies to turn the German right flank
and cut the eommuntcatfona.
| In effect this extension Of the fight.
Evening star., 1914-09-28
War and Trade.

While men are dying by the thou
sands and cities are burning and mil
lions Of people are being rendered des-
titute in consequence Of the war that
is raging in Europe, 1t may seem cold
hearted to be reckoning the war cost
in terms of lost trade. Yet 1t Is pos
sible to contemplate the effect Of the
struggle upon the commercial interests
of the world without in any degree
feeling less keenly the horrors of the
conflict or less earnestly condemniug
the cruelties inflicted upon mankind.
The figures of American trade during
August. just published, carry q signifl.
canoe which bears in a measure upon
the sufferings OF the peoples directly
involved in the awful catastrophe in
Europe.
During August our exports to Ger
many, to cite the most conspicuously
affected country, fell from $21,301 ,274
to s6s,737. a loss OF nearly 81 per cent,
and during the same period our Imports
from Germany fell from S1B,s2e.176 to
$9.400.043, loss OF nearly 20. per cent.
1t is likely that this import figure will
4all much lower as the British block
ado of Germany's ports is drawn more
tightly and other. outlets fer German
: commerce are stopped. Our sales ts
Evening star., 1914-09-28

ing line northwestward divides the gem
eral engagement into two great battles,
that Of verdun and that Of st. Quen-
tin, leaving a region of comparative in
activity in the center, in the vicinity
of Rheims. A continuation of this
process may separate both the allied
and German forces into two distinct
groups and materially change the gen.
eral plans of both the invaders and the
defenders of French soil. Paris avow-
edly expects definite results to be
reached within few days. and it would
surely seem that the furious fighting
that has marked the valley of the Aisne
during the past fortnight cannot long
continue without some definite result
Evening star., 1914-09-28
Mr.. Bryan q Little Tagged.

The presence of Mr.. Bryan at Ashe-
ville N. c.. for a brief rest gives point
to a story that his health is poor. AS
the story goes he is showing the ef-
feet of a too close application to bust.
ness through a long period of anxiety
Let us all hope that If he is in any
measur. under the weather he may
soon be In fettle again.
Only the other day The Star referred
to the long political activities of Mr..
Bryan and Mr.. Roosevelt, and pointed
out the advisability of both taking in
sail. At the start both were wonder
fully equipped physically for strenu-
osity, and both drew heavily on their
resources. But both are past the fifty
mark now, and the fifty mark is a
warning SLOW up is the sign that
all men read. and most men heed, at
that age.
During the past eighteen months Mr..
Bryan has had a new, and probably a
very trying experience. Before that his
role was as observer and critic of how
others charged with constructive poll
cies played their parts; and as he was
quick of glance and fluent of speech
his role was easy. He grew fat On it.
But since entering the State De-
partment he has had to help construct
policies himself. and to undergo much
sharp criticism in connection with the
work done. He has had to take some
Of his own medicine-never a pleasant
thing to do.
Mr.. Bryan has given more attention
to his official duties than his critics,
republicans or democrats, have been
willing to admit. He has been ION the
job" much the greater part of the
time; and the Job" in that time has
presented far more than the average
anxieties. The Mexican troubles soon
confronted him, and for sixty days
now the great troubles In Europe. with
their American connections. have been
a heavy burden. And here. after a
brief lull, Is Mexico on his hands again.
This has been very different from
stumping, lecturtng and editing a
Newspaper, and maybe even as robust a
man as Mr.. Bryan is a little tagged by
the change.
Mr.. Wilson would miss his first ad-
wiser. They have worked together in
pleasant relation, and become attached
to each other. In fact. when it Is con-
sidered that for years they did. not
think alike as to national poll
tics and belonged to opposing demo-
cratic factions-Mr. Wilson being an
open objector to Bryanism-the cor
dfality with which they have come to-
gether and the agreement they are
showing in their labors together are
surprising. and. testify to the good
nature and diplomacy Of both men.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

and purchases from the United King
dom and France fell or somewhat.
though not in such serious volume or
proportion as in the case Of the trade
with Germany. Belgium bought much
less Of Us during this past August
than a year ago. likewise Russia. In
deed, all countries were affected Sc
riously in their trade with the United
States. 1t must follow that their trade
with other countries than this suffered
In even greater proportion. save per-
haps in the case of France and Eng
land in one instance and Germany and
Austria in another.
These trade losses mean serious
stoppages OF manufacturing, apart
from the checking Of Industries due to
the withdrawal Of workers to fill the
military ranks. But in such a situa-
tion the United States stands In an in
finitely better position than the bel
ligerent powers, for they are in no
shape to readjust their trade. while
the United States not only finds a new
opportunity. but is confronted with
new duty as a result of the war. 1t
must sell to the countries not at war
which have hitherto bought from the
lands which are now engaged in war.
We must supply the worlds needs from
our own resources. which are unaffect-
ed by the struggle save. as in this
first stage. in the matter of an imme-
diate market. And that We are pre-
pairing to find these new markets and
to meet their needs is evidenced on all
sides, and the result Of sagacious trade
extension activities cannot fail to
bring showing of exports and inn
ports later that will far Offset the un-
favorable record of August. and will,
moreover. stand for a permanent re-
adjustment Of world trade very greatly
in our favor as a producing and buy
ing nation.
Evening star., 1914-09-28
Militarism.

r'om the Springfield Republican.
Ihat nilitarism has been nut IN tho
uetehsive ~. is shown by recent denials al
IT'S existence. Armies are needed for
deIense. and the size of the armV de-.
pends on the peril against which de-
1ense ls needed; to speak, therefore of
mlHtarlsm Is meaningless. The nuhljc
10 not so easily to be misled. Il has
seen exploded in day the theory thai
great armies made for peace; il viii
nardiy be persuaded into thinkinp thai
militarism Is mere bogy because IL is
difficult to find the precise point al
which 1t begins. But as a matter Of
fact. this point can be determined d
more closely than might be supposed
A militia for home defense doas not
imply milttarisnn. nor does a standing
army, unless 1t Is great enough to he q
standing menace. The transition point
may be found at the point where p
nation is SO strongly prepared for Of
fensive warfare that the first onslaught
on an unprepared enemy will be crush
ing. From that point competition be-
comes a matter of life and death, be-
cause after war breaks out early un-
readiness cannot be retrieved Thus a
contest il entered upon in peace which
has no logical end but war or bank
ruptcy. and to make the situation more
peril0us the offensive gaine so prodi-
gious an advantage that in any crisis
each nation is on edge with fear that
the other will gain . fatal start by
striking first. .sf
Evening star., 1914-09-28
me New Furs-Our Fur Salon Is Ready for Winter

NEW FUR SETS AND SEPARATE MUFFS AND NECK.
PIECES-Among the many beautiful Furs in which they
shown the following:
Sable Kolinsky, Natural Skunk,
New Sable Dyed Kolinsky, Ermine
SnncnAa S a.. squirrel Black Skunk
Rmss;an E;tch Black Lynx,
Monkey SKUNK Kaccoon'
Stka Fox Pointed Fox) Natural Raccoon,
Kit Fox Mole,
Sable Fox, Civet Cat,
Red Red Fox Japanese Mink (dyed mink)
White Fox Black Wolf, ia s q
Smoke Fox Blue Wolf, i m
Iceland Fox, Taupe Wolf, a. VM
Real Seal. Natural Wolf III ny
Hudson Seal and Cvet, Black Narobia, ,s&
Hudson Seal and Fitch, Kit Naroba
Hudson Seal and Ermine Black Coney,
Hudson Seal, Black Coney and Fitch,
Eastern Mink, Persian Lamb.
There many novelties and effects shown in these
Fur Sets, Mufs and Neckpieees mus barrel mus
daped pouch m necpeces collar and chemsette Styles
large and small scarfs and other shapes
Evening star., 1914-09-28
Suavty.

Your true Virginia gentleman :
We've known for many years.
Hes built upon courtly plan
That solaces and cheers.
And when. within some cool retreat
His drink you bade him name.
he bowed with Difference complete,
And said, "1ll take the same"
Formalities are not forgot
II the supply be small.
Permitted to this earthly lot
Or II there's none at all.
When prohibition is proposed
AS proper to the game,
MS eraciousness is still disclosed.
He says. "Ill take the same"
Evening star., 1914-09-28
Adjournment.

The Star repeats the question it pro-
nonndsd a few weeks ago: Why an
adjournment Of Congress? Why should
not the last day Of the long session
usher in the first day of the short ses-
sion?
If we consider the question OF the
campaign, it may be said that only
some four weeks remain Of it. Senators
and representatives who have remained
at their posts here need not go nome
now. If they have not benefited as candi-
dates for reelection by faithful per-
formance of duty at time OF greas
gravity for the country. they do not
stand to be benefited at all. A rev
speeches by them from the stump at this
late day would not put life into droopy
contest. or reform broken and re-
treating line.
Those who have been running in and
out of Washington in furtherance OF
their personal interests will continue to
do so. They are not to be taken into
account in this matter. Even the threat
of docking their salaries will not hold
them.
If we consider the question Of legisla-
ton, adjournment goes by the board it
the democratic leaders mean what they
say. If the card for additional measures
is not a bluff, time is a large factor in
the case The bills now being urged for
passage at this session demand debate.
To railroad them to the White House
would be a great mistake One Of them
the Philippine bill-should not even be
taken up.
Moreover, the European war goes on,
60
body can speculate with safety about the
future in any of its phases. The war
itself was colossal surprise; and other
surprises may follow. Many of our in
terests are involved. and others may
become so. Thus far. with the aid Of
Congress. we have been able to breast a
strong tide The prompt amendment Of
the Aldrich-Vreeland act was a fine
stroke. and the war tax measure which
Congress now has in hand is very i'm
portant.
At such time. with everything un-
settled and the future uncertain, Con-
gress should be in session and ready to
consider any emergency that may arise
1t need not employ the time in ex-
periments, or in discussing subjects bear
ing in a delicate way on eur foreign
relations. 1t might mark time, but be
ready to take a forward step at the
command of the hour
Some changes have been wrought in
the past eighteen months, but not enough
to count Congress out Of the equation.
It is still, under the Constitution, CO.
ordinate branch of the government,
charged with duties Of paramount i'm
portance which it may not surrender and
should not neglect
Evening star., 1914-09-28
TA1LLEUR SUITS Silk popns with short,

TAILLEUR SUITS Silk poplins with short,
jaunty coats that are long in back; broadcloth,
trimmed with fitch fur; crepe poplin, with
flare tunic; navy blue serge, with ripple back
coats; rich velvet and panne velvet; navy
serge, combined with black satin; green nov
city cloth, handsomely trimmed with skunk
fur; plain and fancy tunics, full wide tuncs;
basque effects, Redingote styles; all new
shades. Mourning Suits, with coats in long,
short and Redingote types new fabrics new
trimmings
ARMY AND NAVY SERGE SUITS-Suits that
made exclusively for US, and one of the
strongest features of our showing. A strictly
tailored model, hand-turned reers and heavy
stitched seams; perfectly tailored in custom
style throughout. Modified cutaway coat, and
skirt with plait at side to allow ample freedom
to wearer. This suit cannot be seen elsewhere
and is to be had in navy blue and black
serge of guaranteed fadeless and non-shrink-
ing quality.
NEW SILK AND DRESS BLOUSES - White
Satin Blouses; basque effects in Satin Bouses;
crepe de chine, with black-and-white striped
vestees, or fancy fronts; all-white crepe de
chine; Satin Blouses having chiffon fronts and
velvet sleeves; basques with sash in back;
Crepe de Chine Basque Waists, with sleeves
of black satin; Shadow and Lace Waists, car
rying out the black-and- white effect through
their foundations; new cape effects in Shadow
and Lace Waists; white nets with chiffon
sleeves in coat effects; black chiffon over net,
with transparent net sleeves; plated chiffons
in many colors. Blouses to match any shade
in the seasons suits in all materials and COM
binatons
Evening star., 1914-09-28
A Bitter Plant.

my wife is the most exasperating
woman on EARTH" said the man with
literary hair.
Il thought she was wonderfully pleas
ant"
There you are. She won't sympa-
thize in my work. I'm one of those
humorists who describe family quar-
rels. and she insists on remaining alb
solutely good-natured."
Evening star., 1914-09-28
A Superb Style Display for Girls and
Young Women.

MISSES SUITS - Chiffon broadcloths and baya-
dere cloths, many in Redingote styles; many
trimmed in fur; also the palmer suits for
street and school Deep, rich, warm
looking colorings-in blue, browns greens and
wine.
JUNIORS SUITS-Norfolk styles, in various new
models, and also the Redingote and plain cut
away effects; tunics and plain skirts, in plaids,
serges, cheviots mixtures and gabardines.
COATS FOR MISSES. JUNIORS AND GIRLS
Plaids, checks mixtures. chinchillas, zibelines
and plain shades; half cape and full cape
styles; Norfolk effects plain models; ful-far-
ing styles; deep bands of plush; collars and
trimming touches of velvet; military braids.
Dark, rich shades, warm-toned mixtures, many
that cling to bit of striped or plaid in their
SMALL GIRLS DRESSES Velvets in BASQUE
styles, with deep girdles of silk new coat YER
sions; serges, with plaid and Roman striped
trimmings, warm and welcome in their tones;
Redingote styles; coat styles, in long g-waisted
effects, with deep girdles; serges with satin
sleeves and trimmings; fine Silk and Party
Dresses.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

The sensational estimate that only
$4,000 men will be left in Germany
after the war may be based largely on
the statement that there are more than
10000 men safely occupied in the
Krupp gtnworks.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

eEIn. order to avoid delay. , 90 - aesount g ,,d q
not he addressed to any individual connected
with the once. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department. aceo1orng
to tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

Epicurean fears Of a scarcity of
champagne have been superseded by
distetic apprehensions that America
will be- depended on to consume the
entire output
Evening star., 1914-09-28

The report that Villa had settled
down with the intention of lighting
cigarette and putting in long restful
hours in his highly ornamented bath
tub has proved a cruel canard.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

LINGERIE WAISTS-The new models are repre-
sentative of all the style features, and in
cline particularly to sheer fabrics such as
dainty nets and embroideries, voiles, crepe
voiles, batistes and French lawns many of
which are hand made.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

Censorship has been so complete that
no war correspondent has managed
even to send over an account Of how
narrowly he escaped being shot at
sunrise.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

As patriotism may require the use of
cotton for general attire. 1t Is hoped
the weather experts will be as mild
in their winter predictions as possible.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

AFTERNOON DRESsES-Long waist and mod
flied basque effects, transparent sleeves OF
chiffon and shadow laces. Redingote styles.
velvet skirts, with transparent bodlces; fine
net tunes, with velvet bands; plain skirts and
velvet basques. A special feature of this
showing is the large number of models ex-
employing the white -and-black and black-and-
white combinations.
STREET AND HOUSE FRocKs-serge Dress
es in elegantly tailored Styles embracing the
Redingote, basque straight line and semi
fitting effects; collars and cuffs of contrasting
materials; tunic effects, with deep girdles;
Black Satin Underskrts; plated and plain
tunic styles to basque waists. Crepe de Chine
Charmeuse apd Crepe Meteor Dresses, in all
the prevailing modes and various colors and
combinations Nearly all these have high
collars in back but open low necks in front
INEXPENSIVE DANCING DRESSES - Soft
ness and beauty evident in these shadow
laces, silks, pussy willow taffetas, tues chif-
fons and other exquisite textures; deep triple
founces, tunics undersk1rts of contrasting ma
terials; deep girdles some of the notes of
fashion; Sleeveless Net Dresses; Beaded and
Embroidered Chiffon Robes, accordion
pleated chiffon; pastel and evening shades.
DRESSY STREET COATS - Broadcloth pebble
cloths, plush, caracul CLOTH eponge, wool and
silk, velours broadtais in cape effects Redin-
cote styles and fitted models Mannish tall
ored coats of many mixtures and plain
cloths double-faced materials, shepherd plaids;
buttons, belts and cape effects for decoration
and change of style; loose-htting and ripple
back effects; Ideal Motoring Coats of revers-
ible fabrics
Evening star., 1914-09-28
Jeer for Jeer,

"Ha! hal" said the man who was
elected. II thought you said you trust
ed the wisdom of the plain people,"
Il still believe in it." replied the man
who was defeated. 1.-THE wisest people
want joke now and then"
Evening star., 1914-09-28

Numerous suggestions relating to "a
summer White House. have not caused
any apparent loss of affection for the
little old tent in the back yard.
Evening star., 1914-09-28
Superior Fortune.

isn't that hotel clerk a trif1e SUPER
cilious?"
Why shouldn't he be? He is permit
ted to remain in this hotel indefinitely.
He Is no mere transient guest"
Evening star., 1914-09-28

The only cheerful war news that ar
rives is the announcement from time
to time that the Department of Agri-
culture is planning a raid on another
insect pest.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

Secretary McAdoo has little patience
with banks that insist on letting the
receiving teller do all the work.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

Villa has been described as having a
ci1iidlike disposition. Some children
are exceedingly fretful.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

The horror which arose at the en-
gines Of destruction operated by the
poor old New Haven road seems un-
Just in the light of present compari-
son.
Evening star., 1914-09-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Expenses Cut Down.

1--WE must admit that the cost Of liv-
ing is rather high," said the campaign
adviser
We'll" replied Senator Sorghum, I'VE
must do something with the money.
We can't buy votes with 1t any more"
Evening star., 1914-09-28

Fortunately circumstances were not
such that Rustem Bey's hard words
could possibly provoke war.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

Many statesmen are yearning for the
good old days when they used to. have
motions to adjourn.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

Felix Diaz has called Carranza an ex-
ample of slumbrous stupidity. Felix
always was fond of taking chances.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

If geographical size decided battles.
a glance at the map would show the
uselessness of trying to fight Russia.
Evening star., 1914-09-28
Modifying Influences.

Tobacco is a noxious weed.
Perhaps they help 1t some
By mixing In some chicken feed
And 1icorice and rum.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

The new types Of Furs and the modish skins all
shown copies Of foreign models reproductions, adaptations
and originals by American designers.
The changes Fur fashions all toward sotness
pe greater beauty of color and originality and
the styles. Particularly pleasing the effects in
NEW FUR COATS-Short Coats Long Coats, Plain Coats
Full Fancy Goats; cape and draped effects cutaway
Styles
Real Seal, French Seal Black Pony and Russian Fitch,
Hudson Seal Black Pony, Hudson Seal and Skunk,
Real Beaver, Hudson Seal and Chinchlla,
Hudson Seal and Fitch Natural Muskrat
Hudson Seal and Civet Cat, Mole Coney
Hudson Seal and Erne Black Pony and Chnchla Squirrel
Evening star., 1914-09-28

Entered rs eecoud-class mail matter At the post
aface at Washington. d. c.
Evening star., 1914-09-28

Luxurious Elegance in New Fur Wraps.
Copies of French models i'm original
styles that cannot be duplicated.
Cape of Mole and Ernine Fur; Beau
tiiul Novelty Cape Coat Of Mole and Skunk Rich Evening
of Mole Ermine Short Flare Coats of Mole and
En Seal Ermine; Baby Caracul and Hudson Seal
Sport Coats. Also Cutaway Coats of Broadtal Caracul;
Natural Muslrat Balmacaan Autong Coats.
Evening star., 1914-09-28


the ideal the clientele And have stopped Every
by make the
the wishes We exhibiting
of French models n Wraps
;. presenting the best creations of the world.
iol Imitation to Vieuv Same