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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

Is a permanent home colony where sensible estrictions prevail and where you will never have to worry about neighbors or decreasing values
 To the real home lover 'LORDSHIP has a message which commands attention-Iet him add all the questions and doubts his mind will carry-1et him be chronic skep- tic confirmed pessdEnist-he will realize when he visits Lordsfip and sees for himself that it is truly Bridgeport's finest suburban colony. tf s
 I4ordship isn't a development that is to corne-but a development already done. The real beauty features of Lordsfip can be pro duced by the unerring Tense of the camera but not by the imagination of the artist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

fore need not talk about the low prices they speak for Every Nadine
Evening star., 1916-01-06
ITALIAN SHIP VERDI
CARRIES TWO GUNS
Four-Inch Rifles at Stern Sup
posed|y for RepeI|ing SUBJ
marine Attack.
SAID TO BE MOUNTED
ON GOVERNMENT ORDER
State Department May Have Them
Removed Before the Liner.
Leaves Port.

NEW YORK, January S.-The Italian
liner Giuseppe Verdi arrived here to-
day from Genoa, Naples and Palermo
carrying two four-inch naval guns
mounted in the stern.
Passengers said they understood the
Italian government had been RESPONSE
BILE for the mounting of these guns,
which were intended to repel any sub
marine that might have attacked the
steamship in the Mediterranean.
Naval Gunners Had Daily Practice.
Gunners of the royal Italian navy
were in charge of the guns. according
to the captain. Luigi Zannoni. After
the vessel left Palermo, the captain
said. daily practice was held with the
guns, barrels having been thrown over
board as targets.
The guns were placed on board by or
der of the Italian naval authorities,
but the captain declares he was in
structed to use them for defensive pur-
poses only.
The two gunners became extremely pro-
ficient, passengers said. The guns were
mounted on the after house Of the vessel,
one on each side, and were in such posi-
ton as to command all positions
The captain described the guns as hav-
ing a caliber of 77mm, capable Of firing
shell weighing SIS kilos four and one
half miles.
When the ship docked here f. A. Dow
ney. a member of the port neutrality
squad. inspected the guns and reported
his Information to Dudley Field Malone,
collector Of the port.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Friday Special Sale of
Handsome Lace Curtains.

pairs Handsome Handmade Antique
Lace Curtains, with Renaissance and
Marie Antoinette decorations: white.
3ls yards long. $1,000 pair. Were ox3.Je.
S1s pairs Rich Point Venice Lace
Curtains. in soft ivory tint: 3h yards
long. $3.50 pair. Were S225O.
pairs Tambour Net Curtains, white
and 3ls yards long: slightly eoiied.
$500 pair. Were $3.50.
pairs White Irish Point Lace Cur
tains. yards long. $500 pair. Were
$3.50.
2 pairs White Irish Point Lace Cur
tains. $3.50 pair. Were $500.
pairs Lacet Arabian Curtains. .
yards long. $500 pair. Were s7.5o.
pairs Handsome Filet Insertion
broidered corners. mounted on soft
white marquisette; 311 yards long.
$500 pair. Were e25.OO.
pairs White MarQuisette Curtains,
with lace insertion and edge trimming.
S2.55 pair. Were $500.
pairs White Wolfe Curtains, with
wide Barmen cluny lace edge and in
sertion; az yards long. s3-2S pair.
Were $500.
2 pairs Wolfe Curtains. with cluny
lace insertion and edge; 22 yards
long. 500 pair. Were $500. d..
pairs Hand-drawnwork Null Cur
tains. 2s yards long. 500 pair. Were
1875.
4 pairs Cream Scrim Curtains, 2Is
yards long. 91.10 pair. Were 91.75.
s pairs Soft White Soisette Curtains,
with drawn-work border and hem
stitched edge. $500 pair. Were $500.
Fourth floor, G street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
China Department.

nerfect; ! aansa si.2s sr' s Was s2.ss.
i Canton Medallion Salad Dish. slightly chip
ped: 81 so. Was $3.50. -.
Imported Decorated Marmslade JAR S'e'
Richly Decorated Jsp.nese China ssH"
1 Old Ivory:fnish Pottery Fern pish' o
10 Incrusted Gold Hayiland China Breakfast
Plates, CSC each. Were 81 %.
Copra Pottery Vase, 1886: Was $1,000: .-.
Incrusted Gold Limoges China Covered Disn'
Richly Decorated Imported Meat Platter. IL
inch size: 81 %. Was s. ;00.
dozen Decorated French China Bouiilon CupS
and saucers. mat gold handles; $3.50 dozen.
We're $11 co.
Hsnap:instsd ss Vim Nlmosss G ~ China Sugar and
i Incrusted Gold French Salad Bowl. $1.9S.
1 Decorated Ha viland China Comb and Brush
Tray 75c. Was $1.50.
/ dozen French China Tea or Breakfast
i Richly Decorated Limoges chins C Cake
i Richly Decorated Limoges China Chop
Plate. si6O. Was $500.
/ Handsomely Decorated Limoges China Chop
Plate 81 90. Was $500.
Gold-hand Limoges China Celery Tray. 75c.
!:inch Incrusted Gold Meat Platter. s2.sB.
j 1ncrusted Gold Open Vegetable Dish. sl.sS.
i hcrusted Gold Open Vegetable Dish. $1.5o.
s Uncovered Decorated Porcelain Vegetable
Dishes. 15c each. Were SOC.
Fifth floor. G street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Blouse Department.

A lot of Messaline silk Blouses in navy blue
and black; plain and tucked styles with long
sleeves; S2.95 each. Were $5.75.
small lot Of Au-over Embroidered Georgette
Crepe Blouses, flesh and white; $1.95 each.
Were $4.96.
few Crepe de Chine Blouses, nesh and
white; tucked or plain fronts; $1.96 each.
We're 1896.
few All-oyer Cream Lace Blouses In COM
binations of colors; S295 each. Were 1896
8 Black Crepe de Chine Blouses. trimmed
with white faiile silk and finished with white
buttons long sleeves and turrback cuffs; $2.95
each. Were $3.75.
lot Of Pongee and Japanese Silk Blouses,
striped and polka dotted patterns. with long
and short sleeves; $1.95 each. Were $3.50 and
$295.
lot of Cross-barred Marquisette and Fig
nred Dimity Waists; sizes incomplete: CSC each.
Were 81 90.
lot Of Lace-trimmed and Cotton Wolfe
Blouses, long sleeves and low collars; S1.s5
A lot Of Cotton Wolfe Bleuses. tucked and
81 .75 each. We're s2.25 and $3.50.
A few Striped Cotton voile Blouses, in green,
rose and blue; 395 each. Were $3.50.
1 Paul Poiret Blouse Of silk and velvet, 50 s5
Was $3.50.
Third noor. G street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Friday Specials and
Clearance Sale in
Upholstery Department.

500 yards Fancy Bordered Wolfe at
a special price. Shown in white. ecru
and cream, with grenadine striped
border. An excellent quality. de-
sirable for sill or sash curtains. This
opportunity should be utilized by all
who have any need for this fabric.
I6c yard. Regularly 25c.
200 remnants and short lengths of
Cretonnes, Curtain Nets, Muslins,
Scrims and various upholstery and
drapery materials, ranging in length
from x to 2 yards. Many weaves and
colorings. ....
"A to "a less than regular prices.
200 lengths Brass Weather Strip
ping, with felt edge. in 3-foot lengths.
sc each. Were Ioc.
IS Water Color Opaque Window
Shades. in green and yellow colors,;
size 3x6 feet. They are complete. with
fixtures, but are soiled or imperfect.
I5c each. Were 25c. ..
Fourth floor. street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Furniture Department.

Solid Oak Armchairs genuine
leather seats: S3a5 each. Were $3.50.
Solid Oak Side Chair. genuine
leather seat; &1.5O. Was $500.
Oak Side Chair, wood seat; S1.e5.
Was 1915.
Fumed Oak Armchair, Spanish
leather seat; $3.50. Was $500.
I Fumed Oak Armchair. cane seat:
$3.50. Was $500.
Mahogany Side Chair. genuine
leather seat: $3.50. Was e7.00.
Mahogany Side Chairs, genuine
leather seats; 33.95 each. Were e0oo.
1 Fine Mahogany Buffet and Side
Table to match; Chippendale design.
Buffet $4,000. Was $1,000. Side
Table, S24.75. Was $4,000.
1 Full Size Mahogany Bed, metal side
rails; $3.50. Was $4,000.
Fumed Oak Side Tables, with shelf
for chafing dishes below: $1,000 each.
Were 5000.
Sixth floor, G street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Misses and Girls Dept.

7 Girls Winter-weight Woolen
Coats, in fancy mixtures and blue
corduroy; sizes 10, II and IA years.
$3.50 each. Were SI7.7S.
9 Girls Serge Dresses, with white
pique collars and long sleeves; green.
brown and black. Ss.75 each. Were
$500.
16 Girls Guimpes, high neck and
long sleeve styles, pin tucked and
trimmed with lace and embroidery
sizes and 10 years. SI.oo each. Were
$7.5o and S7.95.
IL Girls Shirt Waist Guimpes of
dotted swiss, with. turnover collar
and long sleeves; sizes g. 8. 10 and II
years. $3.50 each. Were $3.50.
30 MILDLY Blouses, some all-white
and others embroidered in blue and
red; sizes f. 8, 10. IL and ID years.
$500 each. Were $3.50.
A lot of Girls Gingham Dresses, in
light and dark colors. suitable for
school wear; good styles; sizes 6. 8,
10, IL and IA years. $z.oe each. Were
$z9s.
Third floor q street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Friday Clearance Sale of
Women's House Dresses.

Two lots of Women's Serviceable
House Dresses. numbering about $50
in all, to be closed out tomorrow at
greatly reduced prices. They are neat
ana desirable styles: tho materials are
first quality and the colorings attrac-
tice and serviceable.
A lot OF Baldwin's Percale House
Dresses, in a variety of light and dark
.colors. with low neck and three-quar-
ter sleeves: these are the original
"coat-style" house dresses. Sizes "a,
SO, 3S, ~. A and 46.
$3.50 each. Were $2.00.
A lot Of Gingham and Percale House
Dresses, in various striped and figured
effects, with low neck and three-quar-
ter sleeves: sizes "a and SO only.
csc each. Were $1.60.
Third hoor. Q stlSek '.sli1a
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Fur Department.

Fur Sets. Muffs. Scarfs. Fancy Neckpieces. in
the latest novelty styles and the more con
servative types. They are beautiful fus. war
ranted in quality and perfect in every way.
2 Nearseal Fur Sets, trimmed with Russian
fitch: $500 each. Were $3.50.
I Set Black Coney and Russian Fitch, $3.50.
Was 5000.
/ Set Natural Skunk. melon muff and double
animal scarf; $27.5 Was $3.50.
I Natural Lyn! Barrel Mun, single scarf;
$27.50 Was 5000.
i Natural Wolf Set, $3.50. Was $3.50
8 Black Caracul Muffs. $7.95 each. Were
ss.75.
2 Seble Fox NUNS, $27 80 each Were $3.50.
1 Brown Wolf Nun, $500 Was S1S.I6.
1 Paul Poiret One-anmal Barrel Nun, $31 .75.
Hudson Seal Chin Chins. s7.s5 each. Were
i Beaver Chin Chin. s11.95 Was $1s.75.
1 Mole Coney Coat, 5000. Was $4,000:
Black Carscul Coats, $500 each. Were
$4,000.
Genuine Cape Horn Seal Coat, $1S5.00. Was
$4,000.
Third door. street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
"SWank." /"
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronlcic.
Although "swank"-as writer in
one of our contemporaries remarks
when apologizing for the use of the
worlds Of German origin, 1t has been
employed by English-speaking folk
long enough to acquire a number of
widely varying meanings. In the
north of ireland a skinny, hungry
looking ,son is described as swank.
whereas In Yorkshire the word is ap-
olied to q man who eats heartily, and
in Essex to any one who drinks to ex-
cess. In Yorkshire, too, "swanker" is
used in a fiattering sense to describe a
strapping youth. or ANYTHING large of
an apple Weak. inferior beer is called
swank in many parts of England, and
In sussex it Is q pet narne for a child
the equivalent of the Cockney nip
per-" swanking. In the sense of put
ting on side." was commonly used in
the west Of England long before it
was adopted by Londoners-
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Housefurnishing Dept.

. Paper- -Maehe Pitchers Soc each; Were Use.
i Long handled Dust Pan. Soc. Was LOO
/ Enameled Double Roaster. 81 so. Was rs.
lot Coat Hangers, Be each. Were 25c.
81 s5
Japanned Bread Boz. 25c. Was 60e
/ lot Fancy Jelly Molds, 2 for &c. Were &c.
i lot Of Good Carpet Clean, 1oc package.
Was 25c.
/ Waffle Iron Soc. Was $1.00.
4 Washboards. 25c each; were 45c. I wash
hoard, 25c; was Soc. Washboard, 16c; was
2Sc.
boxes Fancy Shelf Paper. &c each. wsss
81
/ Galvanized Bucket, &c. Was 25c.
/ White Enameled Bath Stool, Soc. Was q %.
1 White Enameled Chamber &c. Was CSC.
Casserole, Soc. Was $500.
i lot Broilsrs. &c each. were Se
Enameied Dishpan. 50c. Was $1.oo.
2 Polish Floor Mops, 75c each. Were 91.26.
Fifth floor, street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Infants' Department.

Children's White Nainsook Skirts made on
band and trimmed with lace insertion and edge:
CSC each Were 81. Is.
5 pairs Chldrens Muslin Drawers. gathered
at knee and trimmed with embroidery rune;
25c pair. Were 60c.
Chiidren's Dark Blue Plaid Dresses. Russian
style. with turnover collar. cuffs and belt Of
3 Children's Copenhagen Blue Hats. with
turn-up brim trimmed with buttons on side and
81 sn,snee 90 each. Ti'n We're Yer 500 '' '' '"A
i Child's Novelty Cloth Coat double breasted
style. with Raglan sleeves; turnover velvet col
Third floor street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Mems Furnishings Dept.

Leather Handkerchief Cases. square shape'
SOC each. Were 81 90. ,, .on in
tan. green and black: soc each, We're 81 70; -,
IS Mems Fancy Colored silk -Four 10, sha,as msno
35c each. 3 for s1.OO. Were SOC ...;,od
IL short lengths of Imported Colored striped
Madras such as used in our custom shirt de
partment; i to yards to the piece; 2oc yard.
Was soc. r, >-...
Shirts. sizes IA and 20; slightly soiled 5ec eaeh.
We're SOC. - ,.,..s
small and medium sizes; slightly soiled; Doe pair.
Were 81 so. 40,
i Light Tan Wool Smoking Jacket, size ~;
81 90. Was $3.50.
Main floor, r street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Friday Special Sale
Women's Pure
Silk Hose.
Special Price, $1.OO Pair.

20 dozen pairs Women's Pure
Silk Hose, in black, white and a
good assortment of colors, slight
ly irregular in weave, but the
imperfections are SO slight that
they cannot be noticed by the
average woman, and their wear
is not affected in the least.
If perfect they would sell at
$I.5o and $500 - special
price, $I.oo pair
Also the following:
% nairs white Li.le Hose that have been
mended: sizes O. e1s and 10; lie pair. Were
35c and 50c
% pairs Women's Tar Cotton Hose, mended;
sizes 9. 9la and 10; Ice pair. Were Csc.
Main floor, G street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Sweater Department.

Z Angora Sweaters. in white. tan. old rose and
emerald green: sizes "a. So ss and 20: made
2 Emerald Green Knit Wool Sweaters. made
with We neck pockets and belt; sizes SO and
3s: S3 95 each. Were $500.
! Black Angora Sweater. made with We neck
and pockets belted; size 40; Sc. 9o. Was 500
collar: size 36; slightly soiled; $500. Was
$11.5O
i Oxford Knit Sweater. size SO; $685. Was
small lot Of Children's Knit Sweaters, in
white oxford and navy blue; sizes 80, SO and "a;
81 95 each Were $500.
Third floor, G street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Women's Coat Department.

Corduroy Goats. with full nare and large
eoe eoeies. and belts; navy blue BLACK and green @
ecIors; sizes So to q; sis 90 each Were S2s 90.
lars Of self material. belt and patch pockets to to
atch; navy blue only; sizes 81 and 3s; 1000
Novelty Cloth Goats. with velvet collars
and inverted pockets; brown patterns; sizes 4
2 Nsyy Blue Novelty Cloth Coats, with col.
lars, belt and inverted pockets; sizes 40 ana
AZ: $1,000 each. Were $3.50.
Third hoor, G street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Basket Department.

1 Fancy Scrap BASKET, 1oc. Wss CSC.
! Fancy Scrap BASKET &c. Was Eoo.
Fancy Scrap Baskets, Toe each. Were &1.e0.
1 Fancy Covered Market Bsakst, 20c. Was
35c.
Fancy Covered Work Basket $50. was
$1.00.
Work Basket on stand. 500. Was $1.00
Fifth floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Skirt Department.

plated drss styes er s and inch ..:s n:s:
ures; s95 each. Were IS rs and seoo.
Oxford Checked Worsted Skirts; plain
tailored style. with detachable belts: 2S-inch
waist measure: 1906 each. Were sS,7s.
style, with pockets and detschahIe belt: ~
inch waist measure: 1895. Vas &S.7B.
and navy blue: sizes Is to % Waaat msaDprpa
:isSi 4si,s zach sssr. 9 S:ss :ss.:s ZOO -
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Mems Shoe Department.

Several small lots of Mems Shoes
different lines and styles: 20
pairs in all. There are Tan Russia
Calfsl1in Lace Shoes, Tan Russia Calf
skin Button Shoes and few Gun
Metal Lace Shoes.
Sizes I. 71s, Sha and 9RAA: ~: 3
and 10A; 51a, S1s, 9, 912 and lob; sC'
Clearance price. 1926 pair.
Were $4.OO and $500.
Main floor. Tenth street
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Women's Suit Department.

1 BLACK Mems Wear Serge Suit: semi-ftted
coat trimmed with bone buttons; full fare skirt;
size 3S; 5000. Was $500.
3 Suits Of Gray vigerole Gabardine; short box
style coats and skirts full, with panel plaits
at side; sizes 40. AZ and A; $500 each. Were
SO so.
Third Aoor q street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06

pairs Parame Oorsets, very low in bust and
medium length skirt; fine coutil, boned with
whalebope; sizes 10 and 20; $500 pair. Were
i pairs Madame Irene Corsets of chamoisette.
with elastic At waist line; softly boned; sizes
10. 20 and %: 500 pair. Were $500.
pairs Memo Corsets, medium bust and long
skirt; sizes %. q. "a. IS and 81; $500 pair.
Were $500
4 pairs Lily Of France Corsets Of coutil with
walohn boning; medium and low bust and long
skirt: sizes 90 81. 22 and %; $500 pair, Were
IS 90 and $50.
Third door. Eleventh street
Evening star., 1916-01-06
the committee was appointed. and very

the committee was appointed, and very
properly is not covered by the general
report. However, it was very fully dis
cussed at the hearing and may very
well be considered briefly in connection
with what 1 am saying on the gen
eral condition of the District and my
reasons for thinking that it should be
treated wholly as a national anatr.
Besides, the people of the District, CT
some of them, insist very earnestly that
without representation they should not
be taxed at all.
my views on the subject may be
stated in very few words Local self
government within the capital, which,
by the Constitution, is under the exclu-
sive jurisdiction of Congress, is out of
the question. Being the National Capt.
tai and the government having such
vast interests here, which will OF nee
essity increase from year to year. Con-
gress alone must manage its aha1rs
That is one of my reasons for think
ing that the municipality of the District
of Columbia should be abolished. But
this is no reason why the franchise
should not be allowed the people of the
District for other purposes. 1t Is un-
just and unamerican to deny the fran
chise to any citizen having the requi-
site qualifications of voter. There is
no reason that occurs to me for deny
ing the people Of the District the right
to vote for presidential electors, for
example.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Amendment of Constitution.

"They could be given this right only
by an amendment to the Constitution,
but think such an amendment might
very justly and very properly be made.
I submit, too, that as the District is
governed by Congress the people should
have some representation or represent
atives in that body.
There is another phase of the sit
uation that deserves mention. There
are a number of officers appointed by
the President and the Commissioners of
the District whose duties are confined
to local affairs. 1t has been the custom
to select for these offices men from
the states. This, in my judgment
should not be allowed. No man from
California or Massachusetts. or North
Carolina, or any other state, should be
appointed to an office, the duties OF
which are confined to the District OF
Columbia and its affairs. Such officers
should be appointed from the District.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Negotiating With Allies.

The State Department later had in
formal negotiations with Great Britain
and France. through their ambassadors
here, and asked that any guns what
ever be removed from the big passen-
ger liners coming into American ports.
The two foreign governments inform
ally, and also reserving their rights,
complied. Later a British ship. the
Waimana, was denied clearance papers
at Newport News for several weeks be-
cause a four-inch gun was mounted
astern. Still reserving its rights. the
British government ordered the. gun
removed, and the ship was cleared.
Since the question Of the gun on the
British liner Persia has arisen, the
point has been brought up. again. but
Secretary Lansing has declined to an
nounce any position. and has let 1t be
known that he would not be commit
ted.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
May Have Guns Removed.

The State Department probably will
take UP with the Italian government
the question of guns mounted on the
liner Giuseppe Verdi with a view to
having the pieces dismounted before
the ship leaves American waters.
State Department officials expressed
the view today that the Italian govern
ment probably would be asked In
formally to dismount the guns on the
Verdi before she sails from the United
States.
The guns on the Verdi promise to
bring up again a point which has been
a disputed one since the war began. At
the outset of hostilities the United
States took the position that ships en-
tering American ports with guns of not
more than six inches in caliber, mount
ed well aft for purpose of defense,
would not be considered armed, but re-
served the right to change It's position
in the light of changing conditions of
warfare and the introduction of new
elements such as the submarine CAM
pafgn.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Friday Special in
Rrassieres.

Beautiful All-over Embroidery
and Lace Brassieres, some with
narrow lace shoulder straps, and
all of them very prettily trim
med; fasten in front. Suitable
styles for wear with evening,
afternoon and dance gowns. Sizes
"a to 90.
$1.oo each. Regularly $1.5o.
And the following:
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Friday Clearance of
Women's, Misses and
Children's
Trimmed Hats.

Disposing of all winter styles
in Trimmed Hats now at greatly
reduced prices. Not a large va
riety, but a particularly pleasing
one in that every hat is new, and
every hat of a different style,
shape and trimming. Many
Black Velvet Hats are repre-
sented, also the colors.
Women's and Misses Hats,
$500 and $500 each.
Were $500 to $1,000.
Children's Tailored Hats, in
corduroys, plushes, velvets,
checks and plain colors; in black
and colors and a variety OF
styles.
Clearance price, Soc each.
Third floor. street.
Evening star., 1916-01-06

Congress will not appropriate money
enough properly to carry on the affairs
of the seat of government over which
it has exclusive control 1t was a nice
spectacle for the American people. And
more unfortunately still. this claim that
the government would. through its
Congress, neglect to care for the capi-
tai, is not by any means without foun-
dation. 1t did Go it, as the hearings
clearly disclosed, before the half-and-
half system went into operation. It
has continued to do it, however, while
the half -and-half system has been in
force, as I shall presently show. So
remedied the evil.
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Were $3.50 to $500.

BUTTON SHOES-Of gun metal
and patent coltskin, with cloth or
kidskin tops; Goodyear welt soles
and Cuban or Spanish heels: sizes
4. Az, 51s and 7AA: 3. 4. ~. So
and IA; 4, Az, 5, 5h and 6B: ~,
8, 4 and &C; 21a, 3. 3h, 4, 3. 81:
and CD,
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Proper Maintenance Impossible.

TT 10 perfectly evident to my mind
that the capital cannot be maintained
properly under the half and half sys-
tenn. Under that system either the
taxpayers must be overburdened with
taxes or the necessary. the vital. in
terests of the city must be neglected
in the future, as shall show presently
they have been in the past. under the
system.
80 much for the general principles
that think should control in dealing
with the District. But there are other
strong and controlling reasons why the
partnership. the divided responsibility
between tho government and the Dis
trict, should be brought to q speedy
termination. 1t has been anything but
beneficial to the District, as shall at
tempt to point out.
THE whole question in the hearings
and elsewhere has been presented en-
tirely as a matter of dollars and cents.
The government has been placed in the
unfortunate and humiliating position
of trying to get rid Of its responsibility
to take care Of its own capital and
shove It OF onto somebody else. It has
been met with the claim that IL the
lhalf-and-half system 10 not continued
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Friday Clearance of
Women's Shoes and Slippers
At Greatly Reduced Prices.

These annual seasonend Friday clearance sales OF Our
Womens Shoe Department noted for the hghcass ana
elegant quality and atesye merchandise involved and the
low prices Tomorrows sale contains particularly good eee
tons and those who wish profit by the offerings should re-
Spond a
Evening star., 1916-01-06
Would Give District Suffrage.

The question Of suffrage 10 not
strictly within the objects for which