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make reputation as both orator and
diplomat he will fall down with the
supreme chance of the day.
Shall we hear from Mr.. Bryan at
St. Louis? Will he go as delegate!
If he does, will he fit into Wilson
convention sufficiently to utilize his
oratorical gift at its full value? Will
Champ Clark attend? Were he to do
so, and put Mr.. Wilson in nomination,
the scene and the deliverance would
both be memorable. Both Henry
Watterson and Bourke Cochran seem
to be out of politics, and neither is
expected to attend the convention.
In that quartet is found the democ-
racy's chief asset in the oratorical
line
Mr.. Borah will be at Chicago, and
is mentioned for the chairmanship of
the convention. He is an orator of
genuine power. Mr.. Lodge will
probably attend. Twelve years ago
he made a speech in that town at a
national convention which was great
ly admired and had marked infu-
cnce on all present.
Let us not forget that both meet
ings will attract the unknown and
aspiring as we'll as the famous; and
maybe at each meeting new stars
will appear. if not to dim old twin
k1crS to add tO the atfracfionS Of the
political armament.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
The Aqueduct Bridge.

There can be no mistaklng the
| earnes'ness and urgency OF Secretary
Garrison's recommendation that ac-
tion be taken Immediately to provide
for new bridge across the Potomac
to replace the Aqueduct bridge. Such
recommendation have been made on
several occasions in the past and have
been ignored as negligible. But now
the matter is put up to Congress in
terms that permit of no further pro-
crastination. The engineer officer in
charge of the repairs to the piers of
the old bridge states that he does
not consider it safe for the traffic
now using it, and that without radical
change in the methods employed in
its maintenance it will not long be
safe to traffic of any kind. The only
way to make the bridge safe for any
sort Of traffic, in his opinion, is to
limit the number of street cars and
the weight of the loads in vehicular
traffic, to restrict the number of We
hicles using the bridge at one time.
Col. Flagler goes further and urges
that whenever there is a heavy ice
movement in the river all traffic over
the bridge should be suspended.
Delay in this matter is an invita-
ton to disaster. The District COM
missioners can adopt the recommen-
dations as to traffic regulation, but this
will still leave the bridge structurally
as unsafe as ever. These amend
ments will very seriously congest
traffic and greatly lessen the value OF
the bridge to the people. So unfor-
tunate would be the results OF their
adoption that in case OF further con-
gressional delay it would even be
hoped that a heavy ice movement
such as Col. Flagler suggests would
occur this spring, and, during a pc
riod of traffic suspension, carry away
the substructure of the bridge or
damage it so seriously as to make
further patching impossible
Evening star., 1916-01-08
Germany's Assurances.

Germany gives positive assurances
that the principles of submarine war
fare for which the United States has
contended in the Lusitania and
Arabic cases have been extended to
operations in the Mediterranean and
Furthermore declares that reparation
will be made for damages caused by
the death or injury of American citi-
zens in the sinking of ships by SUBJ
marines. This is distinct victory
for American diplomacy and SO far
as Germany is concerned virtually
closes the record, save as to the pre-
else details of the Lusitania agree
ment and the specific meeting of the
obligation OF the Berlin govern
ment in the matter of reparation for
losses already suffered by Americans.
Germany, however, does not at
tempt to speak for Austria, or to give
any guarantees respecting the man.
ner in which that power will conduct
submarine warfare. 1t was not to be
expected that such guarantees would
be given. The United States must
continue its negotiations with Aus
tria respecting the Persia and An
coma, the sinking OF which was in vio-
lation of the principles which Ger
many has now definitely accepted.
The yielding of Germany cannot fail
TO compel Austria to yield also and
to adopt the same policy of giving
warning before sinking unresisting
merchantmen before torpcdoing them.
| with ample opportunity for their
crews and passengers TO escape.
Austria has stood on the letter of
| the diplomatic doctrine that an in
ternational dispute regarding an issue
] between two powers does not affect
Evening star., 1916-01-08
How Congress Can Help.

From the New York World.
Congress at this critical time can rem
der invaluable assistance to the Presi
dent in conducting the foreign affair
of the United States. To do this it neet
only enact the administrators nationa
defense program into law without 6
days unnecessary delay. That woulS
strengthen the Presidents hands inf
measurably in dealing with every
European government with which ws
have controversy. 1t would he
demonstration of American earnestnes.
and unity which would make an i'm
mediate impression upon every capita
of the world.
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0versolicitous.

Willie Woggins is a child
Sensitive and fragile,
And it sets his parents wild
When he gets too agile.
Yet last fall he climbed tree.
Fate used him with lenience.
Twenty-seven feet fell he.
Felt no inconvenience.
Willie skated through the ice
Into water freezing.
Seemed to find it rather nice.
Didn't mind the sneezing.
Sometimes it appears to me
Just a trif1e silly
For his parents thus to be
Worrying over Willie.
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third power until it is in turn spe-
cihcally involved. By so doing the
government at Vienna has assumed
heavy moral responsibility, not less
ened by the fact that the United
States did not address its protest
against the unwarned destruction OF
merchant ships to all the belligerents.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

Possibly Champ Clark spoke ad-
visedly when he told the members OF
the Woman's National Democratic
League that the republicans regard
the prosperity We are having as a
personal grievance. Such an attitude
would be as unreasonable as>for the
democrats to regard the big crops and
the influx of European gold as a per-
sonal compliment.
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Hearts and Hands.

II want a place in the hearts OF
the people," said the patriotic young
statesman.
WELL" replied Senator Sorghum,
cts a fine ambition. But I'm not
sure you won't get on faster by for
getting about the hearts of the people
and putting yourself in the hands OF
your friends"
Evening star., 1916-01-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Getting Around to It.

when 1 was your age l worked
fourteen hours a day." said the wor-
ried father.
well, what of it," replied the
young man who squanders.
Nothing much. Only when you
get to be my age that is probably
what you will have to do.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

1t ought not to be necessary to call
attention to splitting in public as an
undesirable and insanitary practice.
But so long as it is, the Washing
ton police will do their duty.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

England is giving a demonstration
of how rapidly preparedness can be
accomplished-provided nation has
a big, reliable navy to start with.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

The punishments to which reckless
submsrine commanders were subject
ed have not been held up to atten-
ton as atrocities of war.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

Europe's example emphasizes the
desirability of an early understanding
that will prevent envious hostilities
among inhabitants of neighboring
territories.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

Mr.. Taft enjoys the distinction of
having been seriously mentioned for
the Supreme bench oftener than any
other living man.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

The Congressional Record is now
promising some of the livest features
it has offered in its entire course of
publication.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

A few stirring speeches from Rep
resentative A. P. Gardner should suf-
hce to guarantee that the mollycod-
lie will never gain foothold in Mas
achusetts.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

The fact that the U. S. A. will
stand as a great creditor nation may
assist in quelling any inclinations to
bully this country.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

Chinese revolutionists remain ac-
tive regardless OF the nominal form
OF government.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

Latin Americans will soon realize
that the United States is not to be
regarded as foreign territory.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

The Eveaing Star. with the SUNDAY
morning edition. is delivered by carriers
within the city at 45 cents per month :
daily only % cents per month. SUNDAY
only 20 cents per month. Orders may De
sent by mail, or telephone Main 244o
Collection is made by carrier at the END
of each month.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

Competition for the privilege of
reforming Sing Sing prisoners has
become strangely acute.
Evening star., 1916-01-08

The Ford peace party has not yet
succeeded in compiling any sugges-
tions as to when the war will end.
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Proposes Anyhow.

From the Chicago Herald.
With Mr.. Bernard Shaw's revelation
that woman does the proposing In
nearly all cases anyway, leap year lost
much of its Significance.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
In Pennsylvania.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The signs are that the coming politi-
cal campaign will have plenty of
money in it, and money is what makes
q campaign go.
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The Evening Star rNewspapercompany

Business ONCE: 1Ith ST. and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank
Building.
European Office. Rerent ST., London.
England
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r-rahlc ia advance-hy mail. postage prepaIa'
NeiIr, Sunday included. one month. ~ cents.
riaiiy. Sunday excepted. one month. 90 cena.
s.. trr,isy Star. 81 year: Sunday Star, .-4o yea"
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Dangerous Topic.

Oh, you and l wish strife would cease.
There is no chance to doubt it.
And since we both are fond of peace,
Let us not talk about it.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
Superior.

What is Bill the Bruiser putin on
all them airs about" asked one
crook.
"He thinks we amt had the ad-
vantages he's enjoyed. He's been
through the leadin' penitentiary of
the country"
A man is known by the company he
keeps, although the best indication
of character is the company he
avoids.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
New Dresses,
Sizes 2 to 6 Years.

White Wolfe Dresses, empire style,
with yoke of fine tucks and neck and
sleeves prettily shirred and trimmed
with beading and ribbon. .SI.5o
White Lawn Dresses, long-waist
style, with square neck and long
sleeves. trimmed with embroidery and
lace edge, and finished with ribbon
sash ST. so
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White Lawn Dresses, empire STYLE with yoke of fine
ucks and embroidery; skirt tucked and trimmed with
embroidery and lace edge
White Wolfe Dresses empire style, with yoke of fine
ucks and turnover collar, trimmed with embroidery
dots and lace: pink blue ribbon sash .......$35o
White Lawn Dresses in empire style. with yoke of
fine ucks embroidery insertion and fine lace; skirt fin
ished with embroidery rufe and edged with lace $375
foOr,
Evening star., 1916-01-08
When the Snow Flies Buy That
Farm or Suburban Place

There are many advantages in buying country
property in the wnter-lower prices, no crop COM
pcations, rental agreements to adjust, etc
and the many who buy country property in its
winter grab are sure to be delighted with his pur
chase when spring comes.
All the best Farm and Suburban Property
Bargains are offered on The Stars Classified
pages.
Evening star., 1916-01-08
We Are Putting New Prices on
LARGE Number of Trunks.

We have of Trunks-Good Trunks they
close the beginning of the You will
thoroughly reliable material and construction and they
remarkably priced Here of the details:
lot of Dress Trunks that priced $500 to $50
Special price, $5.95 each.
Trunks with aaround straps and securely
riveted construction.
Special price, $1,000 each.
lot of Dress Trunks regularly priced from Soo
Special price, $11.75 each.
A lot of Hat Trunks that $1,000
Special price, SITS each.
A lot of Hat Trunks that were $3.50 and $14oo
Special price, $1,000 each
1850 Turkish Bath Mats
At Special January Prices.
of the best items the Linen SALE and is only
nfrequen that possible obtain them less than
regular prices
They subject the slightest mperfections and marked
at one-fourth less than regular prices.
45c 75c, soc, $1.50 and $1.75 EACH
Colors pink navy delft, tan green red and white
Secoudh Eleventh street.
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FRESH NEW WHITE DRESSES
For the Little Children
JUST ARRIVED IN THE BABY STORE.

do notdi
new, in
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Soft White Dimty Dresses in empire style, wi
yoke of fine tucks; belt and turnover collar and Gu
finished with pearl buttons. ................S ST.
White Lawn Dresses, yoke and sleeves trimm
with shocking; turnover collar and cuffs finished wi
small dots and tucks S.
White Lawn Dresses, finely tucked and snocks
finished with turnover collar and cuffs and pearl BIT
tons Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-21
ERECTING A NEW DESPOTISM
tRichmond Times Dispatch)

SO far as is now recalled, the Gen
cral Assembly Of Virginia offers the
first instance Of elected and suppose
dly responsible representatives Of tn
people glorying in their domination
by and Suhserviency to an outside
political organization. Members of the
steering committee of the Senate do
net take the trouble to deny that they
named at least one other committee
in accordance with the wishes and
virtually at the dictation of the Anti
Saloon League.
This is something unusual, not only
n Virginia, but in any part of this
country. Such domination and sub
scrvlcncy are not rare, unhappy, but
those who yield heretofore have had
the grac. to be ashamed Of their
yielding. They have thought it no
occasion of just pride that they sur
rendered their independence of judg
ment and inh2rnity Of conviction to
any outside influence whatever.
Senator Mapp proclaims from his
place in the Senate that "thc Anti
Saloon League was clearly within
its rights in making reasonable dc
mands upon the caucus chairman.
What demands Mr.. Mapp considers
reasonable" he did not make exact
ly clear, but the action of the steer
ing committee has supplied the nee
csssary explanation. The Committee
on Moral Welfare were chosen by the
! Anti-Saloon League leaders.
! This is a pervcrs:on Of sound gov,
eminent. whether practiccd by NOR,
alists or immoralis.s. If the Anti
Saloon League was clearly within
It's rights" in demanding the selection
ct Il particular committee from {:
list Of favoritc sous, the railroads
or the bankers, or the manufacturers
or the merchants. or the school-teach
ers OF the State mus: enjoy simil
or privilege as to other committees
Senators and Delegates have beer
supposed to go to the General AS
semslE un[et4ered x any allegiance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-21
A PERTINENT
SUGGESTION

During these troublous times, when
nation is rising up against nation and
wars and rumors of rumors are dis
tressing the world, and when the
United States is confronted with
chronic issues concerning the German
submarine mode of warfare, Occa-
sionally some patriotic American has
asked the question, Why travel on
ships of countries engaged in the pre-
sent conflict? The query is pertinent;
and every lover of his country would
add his mite toward steering his own
ration OFT of this universal struggle
by keeping off ships which are liable
10 be attacked. President Wilson has
much with which to contend, and why
keep him and his Secretary of State
necessarily at work Strengthening out
issues which could be avoided if citi
2ens Of this country act with him and
so nothing whatever which is liable to
bring on national difficulty. 1t is al
ready alleged that the republicans will
endeavor to defeat Mr. Wilson Tor
reelection by raising the cry, "LeJ
us declare war on Germany" The OPP
ponents of democracy are looking for
an issue, and at this time when the
war fever is only sporadic in the
United States an epidemic might fol-
low among thoughtless people. The
Baltimore Sun Of today says:
Whatever we may think as to the
legality or the justification of the sub
marine warfare which Germany ard
Austria announce that they will in
augurate on March /, we cannot in
terfere until it affects American citi-
zens. Until that occurs, it is not our
business, unless we throw aside the
character of reutrals and become &C
tual belligerents.
This being so, :; sure way to avoid
getting this country into the Euro
pcan trouble is for Americans not to
travel on armed merchantmen belong
ing to beligerent powers. One mas
suspend the exercise Of right with
out renouncing it. .obody can change
international law without the consent
OF all the great powers. But a neulrai
has the right to put it's own con-
struction on international law, so far
as it is concerned, and to refuse to
expose itself tel unnecessary risks.
And its citizens have the right to keep
out of danger.
Common sense is sometimes better
shan technical sense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-21
GERMANY
DESPERATE.

There seems TO be no doubt what
ever that Germany has for some time
been throwing ont feelers for peace,
and that the allies have rejected Inc
same with indignation. The latest pro-
position to restore part oil Alsace-
J, Lorraine to France and to make AL
SAGE proper an independent state is
significant. All overtures from the
Teutons looking to the close Of TINS
frightful war having miscarried,
threats are now being made. The toll
loving will be read with a smile.
Macmillan Harden, in an eXtraor-
binary article in his paper, Die IA
kunft, depicts Germany as unwilling
to be compelled to lay waste 1resh
areas of the world and redouble her
(. triumph of death,> but as no longer
able to be content with an interim
nablc defensive. The article says.
There is still short space OF time
during which Germany might co'ne
to terms. Without loss of honor. her
enemies might make decent ana en-
during peace, which would not bar inc
wav to gradual reconciliation and Eu-
ropean harmony.
These peace offers, it is suggested,
might include little disarmament, Il
little international socialism anc a
proposal to pool war expenses. II
these proposals are refused Germany
will have paid the last debt she owed
to the world and humanity, and can
proceed to be more frightful than
ever, with complete indifference 20
the views Of neutrals: especially the
United States.
We do not want to be caught n
the pincers between a miserable
peace and exhaustion by long war,
with the consolation that a long War
will devastate the world, enemies as
we'll as friends.
If there must be death, we will de-
terinine the hour No neutral state
could expect us to think Of its adj
vantage or comfort rather than the
security of our life.
We are not tired, not afraid ana
nineteen months Of war have rot paicd
our resolution. A worthy and moderate
peace would be welcome; but the en-
feebling of the Germans power to
strike-never! :.
The last paragraph of the above is
especially .amusing-"The enfecb!ing
of the Germans power to strike. >.
That the Teutons have delivered about
all the titanic blows they are capable
of using is apparent Would the leu
tons think for moment Of resting
upon their arms if they were capable
of carrying out Harden's dream? Sure
. " not. They want peace and are
waiting for it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-21
THE SICK MAN
OF EUROPE

The recent victory Of Russia has
caused great CONSERVATION among tnc
Turks, and fear of the Bear which
has so long disturbed the country is
at an acute stage 1t is said Con
stantinople is now in danger.
1t is reported that serious trouble
has broken out in Constantinoplc.
On Thursday large crowds gather
cd in the streets and made Il demon
stration. shouting against the war
and the young turks. German police
attacked the manifcstants. The Ger
nan garrison is guarding the palace
Of the Sultan and the ministerial Off
ccs. 1t is also declared that Turkish
troops ordered to proceed to Armenia
have refused to comply. Disorders
(! are reported to have broken cut in
n Smyrna and Beirut Alarming rumots
are current in Turkey regarding the
situation at Trebizo@;i, where con-
ditions arc sail 80 be worse than they
were at Erzcru:n. ii IS Impossible
to send assistance 70 Trcbizonti.
1t was believed from the first by
many thinking Nes!ea2s that a grave
sblunder was made when Tie Sublin
Ports cast its fortunes wiz, Germany
and now that Russia IN; dealt such {;
stunning blow Thousands who wer
at first cnthused &C losing faiSh il
I The Kaiser. Hence the disorders &c
sscribed above.
1t has always been known tina
no matter whether the allies win o
the central powers in this conflict
Turkey is doomed The Moslcms, afte
ssssl,ies of existence CT Tic Euro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-21

save that they owe to principle, but
under the new ruling thsy will kneel
or stand erect, when they are threat
ened, as they concede or reject the
superior moral vision or political
power of those who WELD the lash.
Virginia is erecting a new politi-
cal despotism. 1t is an ecclesiastical
despontism-The variety most repug-
nant to American concepts of free
dom. There can be little further doubt
that the General Assembly will put
through the exact brand of prohibi-
ton legislation that the Anti-Saloon
League desires, and that the league
will select the prohibition commits
sioner and all his satellites and re-
tainers. That official, within his
sphere, will exercise more power
than the Governor of Virginia. His
responsibility to the Governor will
be only in name. The commissioner
and his aprointees, backed by the
branches of the league in every sec
tion of the State, will form the nu-
'cleus of q powerful political machine.
Talk about these men taking pro-
hibition out of politics? The case
suggestion is so absurd as to make
cynics laugh and angels weep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-21
pean side of the Bosphorus, will be
compelled to depart for their old home

pean side of the Bosphorus, will be
compelled to depart for their old home
in Asia. Their power in Europe is
sure to cease, no matter who emer-
gies victorious.
According to a tradition, when
Constantirople fell into the hands OF
the Turks in the latter part of the
sixteenth century priest was cele-
brating the mystic mysteries at the
great silver altar of st. Sophia. The
celebrant cried to God to protect the
sacred host from proclamation. linen
the wall opened, and the priest en-
tered bearing the sacred sacrament.
It closed on him, and there he Is
sleeping with his head bowed before
the body of our Lord, waiting till
the Turk is cast out Of Constantinople,
ard ST. Sophia is released from It's
proclamation. The time for his awak-
ening may be drawing near.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-21

All American diplomatic and con-
sular officials abroad have been no.
titled in circular communication
from the State Department that the
position OF the United States is that
merchant ships have Il right to carry
defensive armament. This move,
which became known yesterday, is the
first formal announcement that the
United States does not accept as le-
gal the announced intention of Ger
many and Austria to sink armed
merchant ships without warning af-
ter February 90 as coming within in
ternational law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-21

On Thursday large crowds gather
ed in tha streets CT Constantinoplc,
and made demonstration, shouting
against the war and the Young
Turks. German police attacked the
manifestants. The German garrison
is guarding the palace of the sultan
and the ministerial offices. 1t is also
declared that Turkish troops ordered
20 proceed 20 Armenia have refused
10 comply. Disorders are reported TO
nave also broken out in Smyrna and
2eirUt. Alarming rGmors are current
n Turkcy regarding the situation
at Trcb zond, where conditions arc
;id to hc worsc tran they were at
frczum. il Is Impossible to send as
5istancc TO Trcbizond.