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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Mr.. Clarke Wins.

It was almost an even break be-
tween Mr. Clarke and Mr.. Pomerene,
and the fact must be taken into &C
count in considering the future. There
is serious friction in the majority
party in the Senate. and it may crop
out again at any time, and often. Vi
course. Mr. Clarke and Mr.. Pome-
rene exchanged compliments, each
voting for the other, and the defeated
candidate submitted the usual mo-
ton. Mr.. Clarke's election was made
unanimous. But the end is not yet.
The end is not yet, for the reason
that not only has not the cause OF
the controversy been removed, but
it is taking a shape which may cause
fresh, and even greater, difficulties.
The ship-purchase proposition is to
be renewed by the administration,
with the Secretary of the Treasury
pressing it. and senators must 60 on
record again
1t was idle to attempt concealment
OF the fact that the fight on Mr..
Clarke had grown out OF his opposi-
ton to the Presidents plan for re-
establishing an American merchant
marine. He defeated it, and so was
marked for slaughter.
He has announced no change of
opinion on that matter, and probably
has experienced none. He will be at
liberty when the matter is revived to
again pursue the course which he
considers consistent with his politi-
cal belief and required by his oath OF
Office.
He will be strengthened in his pur
pose, too, by the support he received
for reelection as President pro tenn
pore by the men who acted with him
last winter. Messrs. Hardwick, Hitch
cock, OGorman and Vardaman all
voted for him yesterday. Mr.. Cam
den retired in March, but his sue
cessor, Mr.. Beckham, enrolled him
self in the Clarke column. That may
not commit Mr.. Beckham to opposi-
ton to the ship-purchase bill, but it
marks his refusal to rebuke the vote
his predecessor cast last winter.
1t is not a primrose path that lies
before the senator from Arkansas;
and probably no one is better ad-
vised OF the fact than the senator
himself. Between Monday next and
final adjournment day the Senate will
be busy body, engaged with ques-
tions having a bearing on the presi-
Dental campaign. Even if. as all
hope, his wife's health SO rapidly i'm
proves that Mr.. Marshall will be able
to preside in the Senate regularly,
Mr.. Clarke will be on deck whenever
occasion requires his presence; and
his rulings whenever he is in the
chair will be examined with the
greater care because of the feeling
aroused in the contest just closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
The German Attaches.

In asking the German ambassador
to request the recall of Capt. Boy
Ed and Capt Won Papen. the naval
and military attaches, from Wash
ington, the State Department is quite
within its rights and within the range
of diplomatic propriety. There is no
exact limit to the right of govern
ment to object effectively to the pres
ence at its capital of any diplomatic
agent, of whatever grade or rank. 1t
may ask a recall merely upon the
ground of personal incompatibility.
Naturally, such power is accompanied
by restraint, and the request for re-
call is seldom exercised, save upon
substantial grounds. Such grounds
obviously exist in the case of those
who are about to depart.
For many months the names of
these two attaches have figured con-
spicuously in the news in connec-
ton with various activities in this
country in behalf of the German
munitions to the allied powers, and
with the issue of fraudulent pass
ports to German reservists The
State Department made it as plain as
possible long ago that their activities
were distasteful, but no heed was
taken of the intimation. Finally the
matter climaxed in the disclosure in
the course of the trial of the ship
company officers that Capt. Boyd
was the financial agent through
whom all disbursements were made
for the supplying of German warships
from the neutral port of New York.
That gave the government the oppor-
tunity for which it had so clearly
been waiting to put the case of these
officials to the final test.
There is no reflection upon the
two men in the request for their re-
call. They have done what they re-
garded as their duty to their govern
ment. Probably they would have done
more if opportunity had been afford
ed. 1t was their part to go as far
as possible and still to retain their
status at Washington, without which
they could not operate effectively.
That they overstepped the line, or
that through some mischance their
activities were revealed, has been
their misfortune, from their point of
view. 1t must, however, be plain to
their partisans that the episode has
tended to accentuate American feel
ing, already highly aroused on the
score of the schemes and plots to
cripple manufacturing PLANS and to
sink Misunderstanding ships. Per-
haps the dismissal of the attaches
will ultimately serve as an emollient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

meeting. It has certain thing to do
and it should be allowed to do 1t with
the least furry and distraction pos
sible. Enormous sums are not nee
essary for this performance. An I'M
mense gallery" is detriment rather
than an aid to the work, and con-
sequently vast meeting place is not
only unnecessary but undesirable.
The national convention scale has
grown unduly, until only city that
can put up big fund receives any
consideration whatever. Washington
would never bid for the honor against
such wealthy cities as New York,
Chicago or St. Louis, but it always
hopes that some day its merits as
an ideal city for such a purpose will
be recognized. Until then it has at
least the distinction of being the
scene of the decision for which such
rivalries are engendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Civil Retirement as an Issue.

In his desire TO specialize legisia-
ton at the present session the Presi-
dent has decided not to include in his
recommendations TO Congress the en-
actment Of law putting the govern
Inent departments on business basis
in the matter OF clerks retirement.
He declares in letter to Representa-
tive Hamill that he is sincerely in
terested in this matter. but does not
deem the time opportune for its pres
entation. Unfortunately the retire
ment project is not likely to fit into
any special scheme of legislation that
the chief executive may frame for
pointed urging upon Congress, and
so unless this policy of concentrate
ing upon a few related measures is
departed from, the subject may be in
definitely postponed from session to
session, SO far as executive initiative
is concerned.
Departmental retirement should
not be considered as so complex a
matter as TO neccssitate protracted
and difficult consideration. From the
governmt point of view it is an
extremely simple proposition. The
United States service is maintained
upon the merit principle of appoint
msnt and retention. The government
seeks the best talent available for its
work, and in theory promises reten-
ton during efficiency and good be-
hav1or. With no provision whatever
for the disposition of the veteran
workers it either allows them to re-
main in service until they are super.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

No. s-Solid Mahogany Tea Carts. with
nodded frame. removable glass tray
and beautifully shaped wooden han
dies. which are preferred by many.
A fine design and quality, fully
guaranteed by us. S20.01
No 1O-Colonial Clocks. old original
Grandfather designs, with soft,
sonorous chimes. $50 and S6J
No. H-William and Mary Desks. solid
mahogany, "A in. wide and q in.
deep S41.oO
No. 12-Solid Mahogany Tea Carts.
with rubber-tired wooden artillery
wheels. removable glass tray and
underneath shelf with rim. Very
special .Sl2.1O
No. 13-Sheraton Design Telephone
Stands and Stools. solid mahogany,
good space at top for writing,
drawer for telephone book. Special
Value $3.50
No. 14-Colonial Sewing Tables, solid
mahogany, round pedestal, scroll
foot and base. $3.50
No. 15-Spinet-leg Sewing Tables, solid
mahogany, drop leaf. .-..... $3.50
Sixth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Electric Lamps.

Beautiful designs, many one of a kind
and without duplicate. Shown in mahogany,
ivory, Spanish gold, mycenian and gold, white
enamel, brass and bronze; also in wicker.
Mahogany Floor Lamps, $1,000 each.
White Enamel Boudoir Lamps, $500.
Brass Floor Lamps, $500 to 5000.
Pompeian Bronze Floor Lamps, 5000.
Wicker Lamps 5000 and $3.50.
Mahogany Lamps, $3.50 and 5000.
There are many other Electric Lamps, all
fitted with attractive shades, and in wide va
riety of finishes and designs.
eneepA aoer. stzssA SsA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Electric Portables.

Shown in old ivory, gold, French gilt and
mahogany. From the plain to the deliberately
carved-suitable for table, floor, boudoir. desk
or mantel. The Portable light is one of the
most attractive now being used-greater
vogue for it this season than ever before.
One-light Mahogany Portables. SI.5o to
$3.50.
Two-ight Mahogany Portables. 5000,
$500 to $1,000.
Ivory finished Portables, $1,000 to $4,000.
Other Portables up to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
VICTROLAS

VICTROLA IV...........-.-.-..$15 $500
Tota, cost sis. 90
Pay $500 down 1or rseo.a.9
Keeoras Of your own $500
Total cost. ................$ $1,000
Pay s4.oo down tfor record.)
and $3.50 monthly thereafter.
vICTROLA VIII. ..:.::.........S4o:oo
Total cost. $500
Pay $500 down tfor records)
and $500 monthly thereafter.
VICTROLA TX. $4,000
records of your own selection. $500
Total cost. $500
Pay $500 down tfor reeords>
and $500 monthly thereafter.
VICTROLA ............ $500
Records of your own selection. ...-.......$7 $3.50
Total cost. $3.50
Pay $3.50 down Cfor recordsD
and $3.50 monthly thereafter.
VICTROLA XII. $4,000
Records of your own selection. .....-..... $1,000
Total cost. $4,000
Pay $1,000 down (for records)
and $1,000 monthly thereafter.
VICTROLA XIV. $4,000
records Of your own selection. $1,000
Total cost. 9l0U.UU
Pay $1,000 down (for records)
and $1,000 monthly thereafter.
VICTROLA XVII. $4,000
Records of your own selection. ........ $1,000
Total cost. ..................S2 $4,000
Pay $1,000 down (for records)
emA $1,000 nonfAIy tAazoaftal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

The interstate commerce commits
sion has evidently succeeded in dis
posing of that old-time apprehension
that one day the railroads would own
the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Gas Lamps.

Reading Lamps with brass stands, Sz.s5
to $1,000.
Reading Lamps, in many other designs
and finishes of metal, with variously coiored
and decorated shades, 5000 to Ssz.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

When Europe gets through requir-
ing munitions this country may lool;
forward to a demand for ordinary
merchandise which can be produced
with less danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

The manner in which a multi-mil-
lionaire tries to get rid of his money
is often more interesting than the
record of his early struggles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

Should the Oscar II make the en-
tire voyage without developing any
animosities on board it will claim
credit as very successful peace dem
onstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

Congress will be welcomed as an
influence that will compel the war
news to make way for a little more
matter OF domestic interest in the
current news
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

1t needs no gift of prophecy to pre-
dict the appearance of some distin-
guished converts to the doctrine OF
preparedness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

Efforts to relieve Belgium's situa-
ton might go further if its present
system of government did not in
volve such heavy overhead charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
By Way Of Variety.

My Uncle Jim has figured out
What he is goin' to say.
His mind is free from every doubt.
His heart is light and gay.
He wrote a speech profound and
long;
He wrote some short ones, too.
And then he thought he'd sing a
song,
But found it wouldn't do.
He got bunch of anecdotes,
And learned EN- all by heart;
OF Scriptural proverbs he made notes
To give his talk start.
But as he sees this mighty band
For tons of talk arrange.
He says that he'll just listen and
Say nothin' fox ehanRa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

Tod Sloane is one of the American
citizens who would have been lost
without regret had he chosen to fol-
low some distinguished examples and
become an English citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

Some of the progressives make in
vitations to Col. Roosevelt to assume
leadership sound like suggestion
that he can tag along if he wants to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

In the meantime the great majority
of the Philippine population does not
know or care thing about the ar
gument over its welfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

The Evening Star with the Sunday
morning edition. is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month;
daily only 25 cents per month. SUNDAY
enlv 20 cents per month. Orders may ne
sent by mail. or telephone Main 244o:
Collection is made by carrier at the emu
Of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

Cloture discussion affords an ex-
ample of how an incidental considera-
ton may be made to obscure the main
issue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Real Conversation.

Il hope you don't indulge in gos-
SIP"
I'm afraid" replied young Mrs.
Torkins, that ! like it. OF course,
don't try to make any up for my
self, and | don't care much for what
my friends now and then mention
But | must say that Charley was
never so interesting as he was while
he was serving on the grand jury"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

The customary announcement that
an incoming Congress will make his
tory is offered with more than the
usual confidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

The Presidents message will prob
ably not be long. But the debate
that follows it will not unanimously
accept the hint as to brevity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Our Annual Booklet Z
Gift Suggestions

Is ready-and may be had
for the asking, and at
various places throughout
the store,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Jealous,

rs Bliggins a reformer7"
THE worst kind"
What do you mean by the worst
kind'!"
There are Objectionable as we'll as
praiseworthy reformers. Bliggins is
one of those who hate graft because
they never had chance at it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

No. 1-sheraton Secretaries, solid ma
hogany: "a inches wide, 10 inches
high and 90 inches deep. $500
No. Colonial Desks, solid mahogany,
40 in. wide and AZ in. high. $4,000
No. 3-solid Mahogany Colonial Music
Cabinets of pure colonial design;
shelves % in. long and IA in. wide.
Special value. $4,000
other Music Cabinets in mahogany,
from ...........$ $1,000 to $4,000
No, 4-Sheraton Nestled Tables, solid
mahogany. three tables $3.50 & $40
Four tables. ........ $4,000 & $500
No 5-Colonial Sewing Tables, solid
mahogany, square pedestal, ball
foot base. .Sl5.OO
No. s-Sheraton Tea Carts, mahogany
finish, with removable tray. Very
special value at. $500
Nos. . and lathe Famous Tuckaway
Tea Tables, solid mahogany, dull
finish; oval top. size 1Sx24 in. Il
Illustrated standing and folded. 500
No. S-Drop-leaf Sheraton Tea Tables.
solid mahogany, correct reproduc-
lions of the seventeenth century de-
sign; made by expert cabinet max
ers in our own shops. Special
price SIO.oU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

ravabie IN adv1nce-by mail. postae. prepaid:
Daily. Sunday Included one month. go cents.
Daily Sunday excepted, one month. 10 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 5. ~ yeaf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

Lamps, Portables, Shades.
Useful and Beautiful Gifts to Brighten Homes With Their
Soft Subtle Glow and Give Distinctive Furnishing
The number and variety of Lamps Potabes
sticks and all kinds of Lighting Appliances equad
The beauty appealing
those in search OF Holiday Gifts.
The effective decorative possibilities in
Lighting Appliances which
and designs blend and
They
OF
candles and
We call special Lamps
and also the for ectrci
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Mahogany Furniture Is Being Widely Chosen Gifts

KnoO of No Better Selections ThanWe Ofend Certainly Fur
tureIs An Ideal Christmas Remembrance.
pieces which illustrated
will
the recipient What desirable qualifications
of These Pieces Are Specially Priced All the
Values at Can Offered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Gas and Electric Domes and
Cluster Lights.

Domes more popular than ever-you
have splendid choice here, from the plain
est to the richly colored loaded glass, and also
the frosted cluster lights All of these afford
a very restfu warm glow that is easy on the
eyes and most effective for producing the ut
most light
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
$4,000 to $4,000.

Many new designs in Lamps for other
purposes.
Shades from CSC to $1,000.
Candesticks from z5c to Ss.,5.
An exceptional value in Mahogany Cam
dlesticks at SI.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
GRAFONOLAS

GRAFoNOLA ECLIPSE. $500
Records OF your selection. $500
Total cost. $500
Pay $500 down tfor records>
and $3.50 monthly thereafter.
GRAFONOLA JEWEL. $500
Records of your own selection. .......... $500
Total cost. $4,000
Pay $500 down (for records)
and $500 monthly thereafter.
GRAFONOLA FAvoRITE. $4,000
Records Of your own selection. ..:........ $500
Total cost. $500
Pay $500 down tfor records)
and $500 monthly thereafter.
GRAFONOLA LEADER. ....... $500
Records of your selection. $3.50
Total cost. $3.50
Pay $3.50 down dor records)
and $3.50 monthly thereafter.
GRAFoNoLA MIGNoNETTE. 10000
Total cost. ,.................$ $4,000
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GRAFoNoLA NONPAREIL. j., $4,000
Records of your own selection. ...-.-..,$ $1,000
Total cost. ......,....,....S l6O. 90
Pay $1,000 down (fOr rccords)
and $1,000 monthly thereafter.
GRAFONOLA DE LUKE. $4,000
Records of your selection. ........ s1OOO
Total cost. .................. $4,000
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and $1,000 monthly thereafter.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business ONCE: nth ST. and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE. First National Bank
Building.
European Office: 3 Regent St, London,
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
Kindly influence.

The early shopper doth appear
Upon a generous mission bent;
His purchase brings the salesman
cheer,
As we'll as its recipient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04

Nos. 10 and 1.-CoIonial Footstools,
solid mahogany, two designs shown
upholstered in beautiful tapestry.
Each S5.W
No. 1s--Chippendale Library Tables.
solid mahogany. size 32x54 In $500
No. I8-Colonial Tabourets. solid ma
hogany. $500. Other designs
from ........S3 $500 to $1,000
No. 2o-Solid Mahogany Muffin Stands.
three plate rests. Special. $500
No. 21-Smoking Stands. solid mahog-
any, dull copper ash tray and
match box holder. $500
No. 22-Dolly Madison Sewing Tables,
solid mahogany, easily moved from
one place to another by the wooden
handle bar at the top. ....... $1,000
No. c3-Martha Washington Work or
Sewing Tables (the Famous Cowan
make) of solid mahogany and high
est grade cabinet work throughout:
an exact reproduction of the model
at Mount Vernon. Very specially
priced at .SisCO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-04
SHOOTING STARS.
Caution.

How did you leave all the folks
out homer"
First rate" replied Senator Sor-
ghum. Il told them l was going to
see if couldn't straighten out a few
problems for the government be-
tween now and spring. That cheered
them up a great deal"
TO what problems did you have
reference?"
oh, nothing in particular. l never
go into details with my constituents.
If you get to explaining things, you
are liable to make them sound SO
easy that the voters get to thinking
they don't need you"
The only man who can get a repu-
tation for being absolutely consistent
is one who never says anything worth
making a record of.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-20
SAMSON

Samson, Ala. June ID. W.
Howell, Of Geneva, was a business
visitor here Tuesday.
Mrs. W. c. Ames, Of Bombay, Fla,
attended the funeral Of N. ID. Ward
Monday.
J.F. Johnson, Of Geneva, was look
ing after his interests here the first
Of the week.
Mrs. j. VI. Mattison and children
left Monday for DeFuniak, where she
viii spend the summer with her
mother.
Mrs. A. D. Ussery and children who
have been on an extended visit to rel
atives and friends in the city left for
her home IN Dothan Saturday.
Malcolm Gilchrist spent Sunday in
Montgomery.
Miss Lillian Lewis was the guest Of
relatives at Kinston the latter part Of
the week.
Mrs. Wing, Of Apalaehicola, is the
guests Of the family Of ]. w. Bird.
Miss Sue Malone, Of Dothan, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. j. Morris.
Rev. ]. VI. Mathison returned
Thursday from the sanitorium where
bis brother has just undergone a sue
eessful operation.
Mrs. J. B. Pinkard is spending the
week with relatives in Elha.
/ Wyatt Lewis Of Florala, was in
/ Samson Sunday.
/ W. B. Sellers was a business visitor
to DeFuniak, Fla, the first Of the
week.
Miss Eustfs Page returned TO hel
home in Elba after a few days visit
70 relatives here.
/ s. A. Jackson went on the excur
sion TO Pensacola Sunday.
/ Lawrence Ward Of Opp, was il
/ Samson Tuesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-20
GERMAN GUN IS
BY
DARING AVIATOR
ONLY BIZ THE NARRowEsT
MARGIN. HOWEVER. WAS THE
INFORMATION BROUGHT SAT-.
ELY WITHIN FRIENDLY LINES

Dunlirk, June 19.-The airman
who located the i5-inch German gun
that bombarded Dunlirk, succeeded
by only the narrowest margin in
bringing information in. Several pi-
lots and observers, French and Eng
lish, volunteered for this service. The
honor fell 70 a biplane with 8 pilot
designated by permission Of the cen
sor as Monsieur n, with Monsieur H.
as observer. -Four other machines
with their crews were ready to fol-
low in case the first should not come
back.
The second volunteer was about 70
take the air when a speck appeared
In the distance, rapidly growing
larger, but wabbling like a wounded
bird struggling to maintain its equili-
brium. Suddenly il slipped down rap
idly some hundreds Of yards. The
waiting pilots watched with blanched
faces until the machine righted it.
selfi IL was still descending very rap
idly and the allies lines were still
thousands Of yards away.
Its all up with her." said a pilot,
she'll land inside their lines" The
biplane then made q sudden lurch up
ward a hundred yards, then came
down again more precipitably than
before. IL was this last desperate
attempt that lifted her over the lines;
she landed just behind the allies
trenches. The Germans opened hot
fire, but a sharp attack by the French
drove them out Of their first line Of
trenches and the biplane was hauled
back into safety with its great Sc
4 cret.
Flying at a height Of 1900 yards
the biplane had gone about u miles
behind the German lines. There the
observer saw some new earthworks
and o. the moment a storm Of shrap-
mel burst around the machine: a shell
carried away part Of the tail and tore