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Evening star., 1916-01-19

at the juncture of greatest need. But
nothing followed the first landing and
the Serbians were driven out of their
country and the French and British
allies were showed back to Saloniki.
Then came the Austrian drive against
Montenegro and the capture of Ce-
TIME, with the result of strengthen
ing the Austrian position in the Adri-
attic. If now Italy intends to do
something in the Balkans she will
find a far more difficult task than if
she had responded to the first call for
help and used some of her spare
troops in the occupation of the posi-
tions which Austria has lately found
so easy to capture from the Monte
aegrins. The situation is such that
the dispatches indicate strong spirit
of protest at Rome against the pro-
crastinatory policy of the govern
ment, which has served to give 1taly's
enemy an Adriatic stronghold from
which the entire eastern portion of
the peninsula may be raided.
Evening star., 1916-01-19
An Expression of National Demand.

Evidence of the strong public SEN
timent in this country for more
adequate provision for national de-
fense is to be had in the proceedings
of the National Civic Federation, in
convention in this city. This body
represents a wide range of Ameri-
can thought and activity. 1t is COM
posed of delegates from all lines of
work. whose primary interest is in
the betterment of American condi-
tions. There is no note of dissent, at
the federation's meetings, from the
proposition that the United States
should equip itself for self-protection
against possible enemy. There is
no spirit of militarism. Every
speaker at the federation puts the
matter on the basis of reasonable
readiness for emergencies. This
meeting cannot fail to have an in
auence upon Congress in convincing
the legislators that the American peo-
pie are not only favorable to, but de-
mand the early adoption of program
of preparation that will make for Sc
curity.
Evening star., 1916-01-19
Scripture and Preparedness.

Mr.. Bryan thinks the question of
revenue comes before that of pre-
paredness, and cites a bit of Scrip
ture to support the opinion:
Where is the money coming from
with which to pay for preparedness?
This should be decided before the ap-
preparation is made. If the reader
will consult the New Testament, he
will find very high authority for
counting the cost first: For which of
you. intending to build a tower, Sit
teth not down first and counteth the
cost, whether he have sufficient to
finish it? Lest haply after he hath
laid the foundation, and is not able
to finish it. all that behold him be-
gin TO mock him. Will not the re-
publicans mock US if we plan expen-
ditures on large scale, without first
making sure of the money necessary
to meet these expenditures? =
And would it not deliver us into the
hands of the republicans to create the
necessity for additional revenue with
out first providing for the raising of
the revenue needed? Would they
not be in position to dictate terms ?
And would they not be likely to take
advantage Of the opportunity to de-
mand return to protective tariff.
On the other hand, will not the re.
publioeus deliver themselves into the
hands q The democrats II they assist
Evening star., 1916-01-19
The Retirement Proposition.

Several bills have been introduced
in Congress bearing on the subject of
departmental retirement, and it has
been announced that the committees
will take them under consideration
seriously at this session and en-
deavor to work out some form of
legislation that will meet the needs
of the government. This is very
much to be hoped. The situation
grows worse annually. The govern
ment cannot forever postpone de-
cision in this important matter,
which is of vital consequence to its
practical welfare. An equitable de-
partmental retirement system is
nearly as urgently needed as govern
ment revenues. The fact that the
United States has got along without
any provision for its superannuated
civil workers is by no means reason
for continuing to trust to death to
clear the ranks of the elder civil
servants in order to prevent hamper
ing congestion in the departments.
The truth is that this congestion is not
prevented. 1t exists in every depart
,ment. There is not a branch of the
government that does not feel the
unfortunate effect of a lack of pro-
vision for the superannuated. If
they are cast out merci1essly on
change of administration to make
room for partisan newcomers, in dis
regard OF the spirit OF the civil service
law, the efficiency OF that branch is
greatly lessened by the shaking of
confidence in the good faith of the
government If the clerks are re-
tanned they clog the promotions. If
they are allowed to slide down the
salary scale in mistaken notion of
providing for them, they stand in the
way of younger workers. There is
no equitable, no businesslike way to
dispose of them save by retirement,
and the legislators in their hearts
must realize this fact. Probably all
that keeps Congress from acting on
this matter is fear that in some
parts OF the country the common
sense of departmental retirements
would be misunderstood. Congress
has done many things in the past
that have not been understood by the
voters back home, but for this there
is so sound, so logical, so convincing
a reason that fear of political en-
barrassment should no longer oper-
ate to prevent action that is require ed
in the best interest of the govern
ment itself.
Evening star., 1916-01-19
The Presidents Stumping Tour.

In deciding to take the stump for
preparedness the President confesses
TO the influence Mr.. Bryan is still
exerting in the democratic party.
Whatever difficulty lies in the path
of that policy is due more to Mr..
Bryan than to any other man. He
has made millennialsm his cry, and
for six months has been using it in
democratic strongholds. Republican
strongholds need no missionary work
by the President. They are in favor
of an adequate national defense, and
have been for long time.
The Presidents addresses will be
the more effective if altogether frank,
as presumably he will make them.
His appeal will be that OF man who
has changed 'front.' and the oppor-
tunity fully to explain why should, if
improved. add a great deal to the in
terest OF an already most interesting
subject.
OF course. the President knows OF
that portion of current criticism of
his course-not always spoken openly
which ascribes his change to poll
tics and his own political fortunes.
He is accused OF adopting prepared
ness as the principal means of secur-
ing a second term.
The best reply to thiS-and we may
all expect the President to make it
will be discussion of the disclosures
of the war as they bear upon our ma
tional defense, or the want of it. We
were unprepared before the war be-
gan. The proper preparations would
have been advisable if no war had
come. That they should be made as
the result of what the war has taught
is urged with emphasis by all our
army and navy experts, and ac-
cepted by large number of men
without professional knowledge of
the subject. The President is among
these laymen, and the more con-
cerned because of his high official re-
sponsibility.
Flattered by this recognition of his
power and his work, Mr. Bryan is
likely to increase his speed and ac-
tivity, and give to his side of the con-
troversy the very best that is in him.
He will be measuring himself as
democratic influence against the man
he made leader of the party, and
whose course he sought unsuccess-
fully to shape
The duel will probably last several
months. Matters are moving slowly
in Congress. Mr.. Bryan is foot
loose He can respond to invitations
at any time from any quarter. The
President is tethered. He has other
questions to consider. and duties to
perform which he cannot postpone or
delegate Still, in the time at his dis
posal the President SHOULD be able to
cover good deal of territory and
reach d large number OF people eager
to hear him. Pity that Joint debate
between the two is barred by the
proprieties of the Presidents station
What crowds would gather for the
linguistic fray.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

in putting preparedness frsts After
voting for a liberal outlay, they will
have to wait for the democratic plan
of providing for it; and if when the
plan is presented they object to it
they will be charged with blocking
reparedness-with playing politics
with the subject.
1t is but the truth to say that the
revenue question is much more diff
cult than the preparedness question.
While preparedness is not partisan
question, revenue most decidedly is.
Talk about taking the tariff out of
politics has never yielded the slight
est practical result, and never will.
The tariff has always been in poll
tics. and is there today. The only
plan proposed is to take the tariff
out of the hands of Congress-a thing
that cannot be done The Constitu-
ton stands in the way; and the Con-
stitution is not little thing even be-
tween friends. Between opponents,
on this subject. it is colossal thing.
and insurmountable.
Here is where Mr.. kitchin's lead
ing embarrassment comes in. On the
question of Preparedness he will have
only to cast his vote as a member of
the House; and, as is known, he will
cast it in opposition. But on the
question of revenue he must lead.
All bills relating to that subject must
either originate in, or be considered
by, the committee over which he pre-
sides, and he must take charge OF
whatever bills are reported out of
the committee of the House.
He is a low tariff man. and helped
prepare the revision which passed
the House in the last Congress under
the name of the Underwood bill. He
does not concede that the new re-
vision has failed. And yet big
Treasury deficit exists, and must be
provided for. So that when Mr..
kitchin faces the revenue problem
the Treasury deficit and preparedness
taken together-he will have the task
of his life in making. if he can, the
new measure square with his record
and theories and at the same time
produce the money required.
Evening star., 1916-01-19
Italy and the Balkans.

Announcements from Rome state
that Italy is to send adequate and
prompt military relief to Serbia, while
from Vienna comes a statement that
the Italian participation in the Balkan
campaign has been reconsidered.
Meantime Montenegro, virtually
abandoned by the entente allies, has
surrendered and will make separate
peace.
Italy, whose campaign against
Austria was begun with a rush, has
been stalemated on the northern
frontier for many months, while large
numbers of troops have been held in
reserve at the military bases. The
call for help from Serbia was virtual
ly unheeded. A few thousand men
were landed at Avlona, Albania, and
it was thought that they were to be
followed by others with a consider
able demonstration, perhaps effeetins
. unioa Of Italian with Serbian forces
Evening star., 1916-01-19
"Tintex," the Great
Color Renewer.

"Tintex' is for coloring and preserving
the original dainty colors of Italian and
Crepe de Chine Silk Undergarments, Silk and
Crepe Waists of various weaves and kinds,
Hosiery, Gloves and Cotton Laces.
It may be had in all pastel shades.
It will not streak, preserves the original
tint of garments and will tint white silk that
has been yellowed by soap and water.
You should visit the Perfumery Depart
ment and become acquainted with this new
discovery for maintaining beautiful tints.
The price i zsc.
Aoor q at1Aa
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Mems Warm Underwear.

Complete assortments of Separate
Shirts and Drawers, as well as the Union
Suits We can supply every demand.
Our Underwear comes only from the
most noted makers and embodies every
feature of improvement and comfort.
Union Suits in balbriggan, merino,
Isle, silk and wool, pure wool and linen
mesh. They are in light, medium and
heavy weights white, gray and natural
all sizes and lengths. A correct fitting is
assured.
Splendid selections at ST so, $e.oo and
$3.50 the garment.
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9n the 9emelrp 5tore

Watch Repairing in all its branches; all
work guaranteed.
Clocks Repaired and Cleaned in a. thor
oughly reliable manner. 80
Gems and Jewels Mounted.
Old Jewelry made into new designs to
comply with present fashions.
Rings and other Jewelry made to order,
according to your own preferences. :
In the mounting and making of jewels
to order designs are drawn up and submitted
for your approval, prior to the commence
ment of the work, so that you may know ex-
actly what you are going to get.
Main Door. ssssl
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The Pessimist's Viewpoint.

Father" said the small boy,
whats an optimist?"
"An optimist, my son, is a man who
tries so hard to be cheerful that you
feel sorry to see him overworking
himself"
Evening star., 1916-01-19
The January Special Sale of
Fine Stationery
Is to u Under Regular Prices.

Such qualities styles of Writing Papers have been Of
before such exceedingly low prices The tremendous
quantity involved his-severa being bought
letter and size papers linen nh cordu
and basket besides white
gray buff pink blue and violet Envelopes match all all
coors and both sizes with the newshaped flaps.
PRICES, PER POUND OF PAPER AND PKG. OF ENVELOPES
Lot 1-3oc pound; Envelopes, lzc pkg.
Lot 22sc pound; Envelopes, 10c pkg
Lot 120c pound; Envelopes, &c pkg.
PRICES FOR COMBINATION OFFERS OF PAPER AND
ENVELOPES
Lot Is lbs Paper and 10 pkga Envelopes, $1se.
Lot "a lbs. Paper and pkgs Envelopes, $l00.
Lot 33 lbs Paper and 10 pkss. Envelopes, $l.zs.
Main 6se Hevehg street.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Germany and the allies take great
satisfaction in assuming that each
would sue for peace if the other would
offer a reasonable amount of encour-
agement
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Some of England's statesmen in
cline to the view that until Great
Britain can regulate commerce there
shall be no commerce.
Evening star., 1916-01-19
Literature.

Unk Bloojins talks of "littery-
chewer"
In language that sounds kind o
rude.
He says that though it's seldom pure
It's advertised like patent food.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Telling a Supreme Court judge that
some time he may be President does
not throw him into such excitement
as TO disturb his dignity.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Events have demonstrated the wis
dom of the admonitions to United
States citizens to leave Mexico.
Evening star., 1916-01-19
Luck.

There is no such thing as luck"
remarked the severely practical per-
son. you must depend on your own
intelligence"
Maybe So" replied the patient
friend. But some of US aren't lucky
enough to have that much intelli-
gence."
Some folks" said Uncle Eben. lis
so terrible busy tryin' to look like dey
was happy dat dey makes deirsef's
pufdckly miserable
Truly Original.
A man came round to visit
And we said, "Ain't he exquizzitl"
His conversation proved = great
delight.
He had talk in great profusion,
But he never made allusion.
For a minute, to the European
fight.
Such original expression
Moved US all to the confession
That he had US beaten for resource
full chat,
For his style was novel, very,
As he skipped things military,
And confined himself to talk Of
this and that.
We are lonely. We regret him,
And we never will forget him,
As we wonder what he had to leave
us for.
The man who talked of weather,
Stocks and styles for hours together,
But who never said . word about
the Wa9l
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Rumors as to Bryan's intentions
concerning the St. Louis convention
have not brought forth a word of
protest from the peace-loving Mr.
Ford.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

The bull moose may possibly retire
from the menagerie. But the Teddy
bear will linger.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

When the Chinese feel gloomy
about the prospects of a stable gov
ernment they take look at Mexico
and cheer up.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Fears are entertained that Car
rama instead of proving a dictator
will relapse into the attitude of the
man who meant we'll.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Responsibilities of an especial ma
ture forbid Col. House to adhere close
ly to see America first" program.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Every calculation showing the cost
per day of the war is another terrible
setback for Europe's reputation for
thrift.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Neither international law nor a
blockade system should be con-
structed by series of momentary in
spirations.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Villa is busily engaged in justifying
the harshest predictions that were
made concerning him.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Latin is dead language, but Latin
American utterance is thoroughly
alive.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Col. Roosevelt is in the hands of
his friends, and George w Perkins
is some friend.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

The Floors of Your Home Can
Be Handsome-Let Us Place
PARQUETRY FLOORS
For you. There is nothing that
will so furnish and enrich dwell
ing as these ornamental floors. The
most cleanly and sanitary floors
made.
Fourth seer. street.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Embroidered by the yard, embracing al-over,
edges founcings novelties Pattern
and white grounds ennbroid
in the coongs
Robe Patterns the New Organdy Robe
Patterns with effect around the bottom and also the
straight styles embroidered in the dalnes designs some
Venice lace edge around the bottom
of skirt; also Robe Patterns with combinations of
embroidered net which is quite novel feature
New Flouncings inch widths for the fashionable double
skirts Batistes represented also novel de-
sign for chdrens material with ruff
Ae produce the required uness and
mpart the desired touch of novelty in a simple
palmer and less expensive Embroidery Edges and Flouncng
are included, and there many
and fine effects
These in our Embroidery Department,
be of
their wardrobe for months.
F st
Evening star., 1916-01-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Improving.

DO you think your husbands
taste in music is improving?"
"Oh, yes. l can't break him of the
habit of going to sleep at concert
But he doesn't snore as much off the
key as he used to-"
Evening star., 1916-01-19
NOW IN SPRING READINESS
Our First Displays of Embroideries,
Pattern Dresses and Robe Patterns
IN VERY MANY LOVELY EFFECTS.

Embroideries are re-enthroned in
favor this spring season; the fashion
for hounces, full skirts and finely
trimmed lingerie has brought them
more strongly before the mirror of
style than they have been since the
early days of the narrow skirt. There
are decidedly new and clever effects.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Pan-Americanism is not all recep-
tons and after dinner speeches.
Evening star., 1916-01-19
Mems Sweaters and
Refers.

These are needed by almost every man
If he does not already possess one. For
those who are in the open great deal or
indulge in outdoor sports they are ne
cessity.
Worsted and Wool Sweaters, with We
neck, $500, S.. 50 and $500.
All-wool Sweaters, with big roll col
lars. navy, gray and maroon, 5000.
Lightweight Brushed Wool Sweat
ers with collars or We necks, $500 and 50.
Golf and Sport Coats, pure wool, soft
and light of weight. $500 and $500.
Heavy .All-wool Automobile Scarfs,
$500 each.
Accordion Knitted and Two-toned
Silk Refers, 5000.
Main floor. F street
Evening star., 1916-01-19
Turkish Towels and Bath Mats
At Special January Prices.

roWELSThe most widely and popular make OF Turkish
Towels the low prices at which they are
+h.v will be sold only in bundles onehaf dozen In plain
white and fancy checked and plaid effects OF blue and
designs They will give good service as the alb
sou perfect towels The iperfections consist only OF
threads and spots which found by customer
in
szs sss, $780, $500, $225 $780, $500 the half dozen.
RAT MATS-Thes made of the SOFT absorbent Turkish
Towelng of good weight quality subject slight impe
ct;on as are towels about the degree They
will give splendid and choice assortment of COL
orspink navy delft green red and whiteplan fancy
45c 75c soc, $l.so and $l.7s each
Prices quarter less than regularly.
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The Evening Star Newspapercompany

Business once: 11th ST. and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank
Building
European Office: Regent St., London
England.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Beautiful @oln Bfah Retklates
Are Being Highly Favored by Women of Style
There are few women, indeed whom a beautiful Gold
Bead Necklace becoming and this Necklaces
esnecialv fashionable Our collection of decidedly
meritorious standing. There
Plain Gold Necklaces, Engraved Gold Necklaces and
manv artistcaly combined with stones, such
stone gold topaz and gold amethyst and gold coral
and gold.
The prices range from So to $32.
OTHER FASCINATING GOLD JEWELRY-Mesh Bags,
$500 $780, Card Cases. $135; Vanity Cases, $128
to s75 Dorne Vanity Cases. s925 to $685. Lip Stick and
Rouge Holders, $3.50 to SI8
NOTE-Al of ewelry fully guaranteed, selected with
discrimination by capable organization
maintained by any exclusive Jewelry Store. II
hoor F street.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition, is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month:
daily only IS 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 emu
of each month.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Tablecloths and Napkins
In the January Linen Sale.
Sturdy Irish Damas Tabcoths and Napkins in
good variety of handsome Beautifully and with
that ch finish which Immediately appeals to the
particular her table The prices exceedingly low
Tablecloths-
2xz yards $500 and $500 each. Napkins to match
2s2H yards $375 and $500 each. these cloths in
2x3 yards $3.50 and $500 EACH all Sizes
Specially Good Values in Odd Napkins s
24-nch size Special price, $365 dozen.
z4inch size Special price, $500 dozen.
e6inch size. Special price, $500 dozen.
Eleventh street
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$3.50.
Chiffon Blouses all shades especially for tailored and
dressy occasions, $500 to sIsSs. )
Spanish Chany Bloue with touches of maize
of gold lace, finished wihbu
TONS the exquisite blouses to be seen, SI45s
Radium Blouses made cooed lning the shades
ecru silver and fesh ss55 to $75s.
Georee Crepe suit shades embrod
tucked form trimming Ssss to s7ss
Georg Bouses with relieving touches of white
combinations, trimmed with tafeta and messaine
convertible collars and long sleeves Ss5s to SIo9S.
of bright red messn silk with the newly
collars large black messaine ties
$655. ...t
Checked Silk Bouses tailored Styles with buttons and
convertible collars in shapes long sleeves Ss5S
mourning and dress embac
de chine tafeta messalne Japanese silk and peau
tailored and semitaiored effects sz9s to $751;
Willow Taea Bouses in flesh and white with
convertible collars and long sleeves; turnback cuffs Ss7
Third seer G street rr;
Evening star., 1916-01-19
Sale of Mems Shirts

excellence of quality and pattern and the
guarantee of fine fabrics. Stripes pre-
dominate, but the colors cover the entire
range in practically every variation OF
tone.
Neglige Shirts with stiff cuffs, Neglige Shirts
with soft cuffs, and Fine Silk Shirts.
$1.15 for Shirts that were $1.5o.
81 .35 for Shirts that were $2.oo.
81 .65 for Shirts that were 80 and $3
S3 30 for Shirts that were $500.
Evening star., 1916-01-19

Payable In advance-by mall. postage prepaio'
Daily. Sunday included. one month. 81 cents
Daily, Sunday excepted one month. ~ cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. y 4o year
Evening star., 1916-01-19
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NevY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Every Woman's Choice in a
Blouse Is Easily Found Here.

Materials and combinations arc
charmingly fashionable, and there is
so much good taste and effectiveness
displayed in their general style and
beauty.
Black Lace and Chiffon Blouses
over white chiffon Innings, combined
with touches of color and vestee Of
georgette crepe and handsome gold
lace. The very newest style express
sions for spring are revealed, $5.75 to