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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
Railroads, Rrotherhoods and Public,

The leading consideration in connec-
ton with the so-caIled eight hour law.
which is now in court, and the supple
mental legislation which the President
asks of Congress at this time. is that
a strike of the railroad brotherhoods
seems entirely out of the question. Both
Congress and the country have infor-
nation which gives them a comfortable
feeling on that score. 1t is not a case
Of underpaid men with families housed
in novels and facing starvation. II is a
case of well paid men doing very i'm
portant work and seeking better pay
under improved conditions
Both Congress and the country were
taken by surprise when the matter was
presented at the last session, and no
time allowed for investigation or rehec-
ton. A hold-up, with politics aiding,
was executed. Under threat of par
afyzing railroad transportation, the
brotherhoods forced Congress to its
knees.
But, as sometimes happens in sueh
eases, confusion resulted In the hurry
and furry of the hold up, Congress
granted whas it did not understand and
the brotherhoods obtained what, stand
ing alone, they did not want The
President alone benefited; for while the
labor vote was not delivered to him
selidiy, as designed, he appeared in the
campaign as the special champion of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
abor, and had labor's support in many

labor, and had labor's support in many
localities.
So much for so much. There is diff
ferent situation today. The President
wants something further done. The
railroads want decision from the court
of final resort as to the constitutionality
of what Congress has done. The
brotherhoods have parted company with
the President, and are arrayed against
policy which the President calls arbi-
tration-a sound American policy-but
they call involuntary servitude." And
there we are.
AS already stated, since there is no
longer fear of the paralysis of railroad
transportation, why not take the time
necessary to think out the whole subject,
and act in accordance with the sugges
tons of full information Give every
body square deal-the railroads, the
brotherhoods and the general public.
Let not the general public be ignored.
The business interests and the personal
comforts of hundred million people
should. indeed be the leading object of
whatever is done There need he no
hurry. The railroads are not facing
bankruptcy nor the brotherhoods star
walton. AS nothing is ever settled until
it is settled right. let us settle this mat
ter right now that settlement time has
come and settlement is demanded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
America and the War.

! Frank A. Nanderlip. the New York
/ banker, speaking to the Chicago Bank
ers' Club Saturday night, warned his
! auditors that the United States will have
to meet economic and social problems
as a result of the European war that will
tax the ingenuity and resourcefulness
Of the nation, and called upon bankers
! to study and prepare to aid in the solu-
ton of these problems
Yes, and not only bankers. Business
men of all kinds. professional men of
all kinds. and politicians of all schools
should study with the utmost care what
has been developed and is now being
developed by the war. In the truest and
most comprehensive sense a world up
heaval is in progress Old things have
passed or are passing away, and new
things have arrived or are on the way.
Nearly everything seems to De involved
Many of the things now taking place.
aud not only tolerated but applaud ID. in
Europe are so startling they almost have
the ring of romance One reads the
stories with skepticism until he reflects
on the magnitude of the struggle and
what is at issue. Then he understands
how necessary many changes have be-
come, and how willingly the people in
interest are accepting them.
And, undoubtedly, although a great
ocean separates us from the conflict, we
shall presently feel the effects in our
affairs economic, social and political
Changes are already taking place with
US; and others seem inevitable
Was there ever better time than this
for young men of ambition and ca
pacity to enter political life and give
the best there is in them to the coun-
try. 1t is inviting. indeed, beyond de-
scription. We shall be discarding some
old things, and making some old things
over. We shall be adopting some new
things, and joining them with old things
| made over. A new controversy over
state rights looms New warnings
about a too powerful Capitalization are
heard. And yet we must continue to
have and to hold, and to cherish, the es-
sence of our great inheritance-Agov-
eminent of the people, by the people,
for the people"
The work is not for few years. 1t
may extend over many But at all
stages it should be done in the best
manner possible. Our growth is GER
tain to continue; and it may be more
rapid in the coming half century than
in the same period just past. Our peo-
pie are so quick and keen, and their op-
portunities SO numerous and varied.
they cannot fail to profit by what will
be before the world in the way of re-
pairing the waste and the wreck of an
unparalleled war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
The Blow at Verdun.

Whether intended as an answer to
the German peace proposition or merely
as 4 detached military move of no pc
litica significance, the French drive at
Nerdun. which resulted in large ter
ritorial gain and the capture of upward
of 5000 prisoners, has occurred at the
psychological moment to give great en-
enlargement to the allies. The Ger
man peace proposal was plainly timed
with reference to the Rumanian sweep
and the apparent abandonment Of the
western offensive by the allies Strate
gically it came at the most opporiune
time. for the Tcuton cause was unmis-
takably ascendant.
1t would seem difficult for the French
to have planned the Verdun movement
on the strength of the Berlin peace
proposition. for preparations for it must
have been in making for some days be
fore the chanceilor's speech in the reichs-
tag. Unless the French had secret ad-
proposal it is most unlikely that this
new drive had any reference whatever
to the suggestion of negotiations and
was mere coincidence.
While of course gratifying to the
French sentimentally, the regaining of
territory northeast of Verdun is of no
particular importance. But it is i'm
portant that large numbers of prisoners
were taken and that the German line
was so easily punctured. 1t would seem
as though the German forces had been
depleted at this point. or else they were
taken so utterly by surprise by the ire
mendous French rush that they were
physically unable to stop it. In either
case the latest Verdun affair cannot fail
to be ''squieting to the German high
Command.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

Steamer Rugs of imported ana 90
nestle makes in the rich dark inter
woven Scotch clan colorlngs: deep
greens. reds. blues and blacks all
grouped together. They are IN doupie
plaid weaves, which are the same on
both sides or single-face PLAID on
one side and plain on the other nm
ished with fringe: $500. $780, S9.Oo,
$500, $500 and $500.
Double Plush Motor Robes. blue and
green. with reverse side in black; S".oo
each.
Waterproof Plush Robes, with reverse
side of crayenette cloth: $3.50 each.
Heavy Wool Astrakhan Cloth Ropes'
black with reverse side OF navy OF
green: $500 each.
Excellent Quality Warm Plush Robes'
with reverse side of heavy kersey cloth
$500 each.
Main Floor F street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
llth ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
The District Bill.

In practically all respects the District
House today from committee is the best
that has been reported for long period.
1t is not only liberal in its provisions
for current maintenance and for the de
velopment of the municipal organiza
ton, but it adheres strictly to the half
and-h principle. with no reference to
the organic act. and by its failure to
touch on that point confirming the prin-
ciple as the basis of District appropria-
TONS
For this feature of the bill as drawn.
in view of recent attempts to abFogate
the equal division OF District mainte
nance. Washington is profoundly CRATE
spared the anxiety of threats against
the organic act. and the necessity of de
Tending itself against assaults aimed AT
its prosperity. The discussions and in
quiries of the past two or three years
have borne fruit in REIMBURSEMENT Of
the effort on the part of foes of the
half and half principle to compel the
District to bear in whole or in much
larger part than half the cost OF capital
maintenance.
In its details the bill is exceptionally
satisfactory. 1t carries. to be sure an
appropriation of $j.446.993 less than the
Commissioners estimated. and thus does
not fully meet the requirements of the
organic act as of recent years applied.
in that it leaves in prospect surplus
of District tax money But the fact that
the appropriation of $l2 ,s31 ,099 &c by
this bill is $3.50 2a256 more than the
sum carried by the current act is a most
gratifying sign of greater Gberality on
the part of the House committee which
may presage a material advance toward
the sum of the estimates in the later
action on the measure
The largest items omitted from the
of the Patterson and Dean tracts and
the Kling,e valley addition to Rock
Greek Park, these three totaling 81 ,202,-
600. or more than one-third of the diff
ference between the bill and the esti-
mates. Another item of decrease is
200 for repairs to suburban roads.
The estimate of $4,000 for bridge
over South Dakota avenue is omitted
The item of 100000 for garbage dis
posal plant has been ignored The ap-
preparation for Fairgrounds is more
than $57 900 below the estimates and
even less than the current appropria-
fion. The item of $4,000 for high
school text books is omitted In aspect
to the school building needs, the bill is
somewhat of a disappointment, appro-
priating $4,000 less than the estimates.
but $l79,34l more than the current law
In like manner the appropriation for
permanent improvements in the fire de-
partment is $4,000 less than the esti-
mates, though slightly more than the
current law
NOTWITHSTANDING these curtalfments-
however, the bill has been drawn in
spirit of liberal recognition of the Dis
tracts necessities and in consideration
of recent experiences it is to be vel
coined warmly and the thanks of the
District are due to the mem bers of the
Hose appropriations committee for their
work on this budget
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

Chinchilla Robes; warm and snug as
can be: reverse side of striking wool
plaid tones; bound around the edges
and double stitched. In gray and black;
$1,000 each.
The Rich Kersey Cloth Robes, with
reverse side of black and white plalds.
are entirely new: a robe of exceptional
desirability: S133O each.
Wool Plush Robes; soft, warm and
deep pile. with colorings IN correct
imitation of leopard skin; Sl5.Oo eacn'
Handsome Pressed Silk Plush Robes
have the appearance of brocaded pat
terms, for lmousines and closed cars;
They are the height of elegance ana
heantv nothing more attractive being
offered' Rich shades of green and
black. brown and black, blue and oiacK'
5000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
The $1.OO Table of Gifts.

Mayonnaise or, Whipped Cream Sets. Nut
Sets. olive Sets, Olive Trays. Smoking Trays.
Teapots. Dresser Sets, Vases. Fruit COMFORTS.
Hot Cake Dishes, Cheese and Cracker Dishes.
Tea and Toast Sets Salad Bowls. Comb and
Brush Trays, Cups and Saucers in all sizes and
many decorations, Bonbon Dishes, Marmalade
Jars. Syrup Pitchers Dinner Plates Tea Plates.
Salad Plates. Cake Plates. Fancy Plates.
Fifth floor. atreat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

Pancho Villa would not be above TAX
ing a slam at the Monroe doctrine it
self if he thought such a course might
drag Carranza into further embarrass
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

prominent tango dancer has opened
an american bar in Paris 1t is this
sort Of thing that helps to take the sting
out of prohibition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Spectacular Establishment.

Spectacular Establishment.
"Why do you let your hair grow
longs"
'For the benefit of my audience" re-
piled the eminent pianist. at gives the
people who don't really care for music
something to amuse them till I get
through playing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

An occasional cabinet crisis in Eng
land merely indicates that the govern
ment's business is going on in pretty
much the usual fashion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

1t is all right to speak confidently of
prosperous and happy New Year if
you are talking to a member of one of
the railway brotherhoods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

Students of the times who foresee
socialism do not specify what partieu-
lar kind. Socialism" covers a multitude
of economic theories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
BOOKS FOR GIFTS.

Practically any book OF books published
can be obtained here. Miscellaneous Books OF all
kinds Religious and Devotional Books Historical and
Travel Books, Scientific and technical Books If you
want some Beautiful Gift Books artistically printed
and handsomely bound, can furnish them
Second hoorF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

One way to irritate the Russian bears
disposition further is 10 say something
about status quo ante.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

The frequency with which Capt. Koe-
mig is sent to sea looks a little like
compelling man to crowd his luck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

Villa could not figure any more conspic-
ueusly in the news if he had provided
himself with corps of press agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

The old wheeze about its not being
the high cost of living that counts so
much as the cost of high living exploded
some time ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

a little envy would be pardonable on
Greece's part. on observing the position
Switzerland has managed to maintain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

Business rivalry between towns NAV
have to be regulated in some way to
make Jersey City quit picking on New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

1t takes no more than the word
peace to set Wall street in an uproar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
MEMS CHRISTMAS NECkWEAR
At $1.OO
One Of the and finest gift be found at the

and finest gift stocks to be found al ne price,
IMPORTED AND AMERICAN SILKS ,,,,,..r,o<c
REP BEAUTIFULLY BLENDED COMBlNAllONo
All over FIGURED IN ABUNDANCE. .,>- ,rs->.r
AIN COIORED WITH SELF-COLORED SAllN DESHNo
PER AND HANDSOME DEolrNS
HANDSOME BLACK AND BIACKAND-WHlIE lies NJ"
POPULAR. r-r,c>-c
TIES PUPPIES GREENS BLUES AND olfrk
RICH SHADES.
Everything desirable in Neclwear is shown in this
SLIGO assortment; better grades at $780, $780, $Z5O
and $500.
FloorF street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
A Special Display of Ultra Smart Waists al

These Blouses superior quality crepe Geors
cite crepe-dainty and eshncommon their
They will make highly acceptable gifts especially
young women, from friends and
Strictly tailored lace trimmed
OF embroidery and fris.
The collars stmnng-arge and graceful.
In the OF
geogette and crepe de chine
A charming diversity of styles in white and flesh color.
dforG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
The 75c Table of Gifts.

Chocolate Cups and Saucers. Shaving Mugs,
Mayonnaise Sets. Crushed Ice Bowls Coree Pots
Teapots Sugar and Cream Sets. Marmalade and
Jelly Jars. Syrup Pitchers, Bonbon Dishes. Gel
cry Trays. Relish Dishes. Bread and Butter
Plates Dessert and Cake Plates and Plates for
all uses; Cups and Saucers in every desirable
STYLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
STEAMER RUGS AND MOTOR ROBES
For Your Own Use or for Christmas Giving.

Nothing the comfort OF motoring on winter
Mems Store there wonder
u stock OF Atwood robes OF every good KIND
choice for Yourself else easily made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
Holiday Enthusiasts.

Oh. some will celebrate the day
With sentiment complete,
And some will go the same old way
And simply overeat
"Mebbe times wouldn' seem so tryin',"
said Uncle Eben, off dey could put some
sport into de game of livin' an give
cup or medal or sumpin' fob de cham
pion economizer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
The $500 Table of Gifts.
TABLES OF GIFT CUT GLASS
at S2.75. 1895 and $500.

Brilliant cuttings in floral. conven-
tiona1 and combination effects. The finest
values possible to procure.
Every piece perfect in quality.
Bowls. COMFORTS, Pitchers. Naples.
Sugar and Cream Sets. Picture Frames. Per-
fume Bottles. Spoonholders. Celery Trays.
Hair Receivers. Vases. Mayonnaise Sets Fern
Dishes. Water Sets. Ice Tea Sets. Sandwich
Plates, Pitchers. Ice Cream Trays Cake
Plates Rose Jars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
A Boxed ''Klosft"
SILK PETTICOAT
of Superior Quality, $500

The colors include all OF the
new and popular shades: huted,
ruff1ed and tucked founces. AS a
gift it is hard to find anything
more acceptable than one of these
beautiful, practical garments.
Third floor F street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
The SOC Table of Gifts.

Plates for all table uses and for rails; Sugar
and Cream Sets Bonbon and Flower Baskets,
Tea Strainers. Rose Jars, Vases. Tea and Toast
sets Marmalade Jars Pickle Trays. Olive Dishes.
Boudor and Dresser China; Cups and Saucers
for all services and in variety OF decorations
and shapes. - 80 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

No Interference.
"Did you tell George Hector that he
might ask me to marry him?"
"Certainly," replied Gwendolin's
father.
81 thought you would try to inter
fere"
II had no such idea. George Hector
is nice enough young chap, but see
no reason why I should jump in and
try to rescue him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
The Csc Table of Gifts.

Cups and Saucers in many decorations Tor
tea coffee and chocolate Hair Receivers. Pun
Boxes Shaving Mugs. Jewel Stands Toothpick
Holders Ring Trees, Sugar and Cream sets,
Mustard lars Handled Bonbon Dishes Olive
TRAYS Handled Baskets, Sugar Shakers Salt
and Pepper Shakers, Custard Cups, Match Safes'
Plates for bread and butter, tea, breakfast, din
ner, cake, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18

CnfiStmas shopping.
Too late!
Observe the date
And then observe the resolution
In which you failed of execution.
You promised that this year
You'd early be
In quest of Christmas cheer
And yet you see
A lengthy list
OF things you missed.
"Shop early!r No more lift the cry.
1t might have served in days gone by,
But now the wisdom you were wont to
preach.
You are about
To drop.
You'll Join the throng that has to grab
and reach.
Wake upi Turn outl
Just shop!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
The 35c Table of Gifts.

Tea Chocolate After Dinner Coree ana
Roullion Guns and Saucers; Shaving Mugs, Bread
and Butter Plates. Tea Plates Breakfast rates
Dinner Plates, Fancy Plates, Hatpln Holders,
Hair Receivers, Puff Boxes, Spoon Trays, Sher-
bet Cups Bonbon Dishes. Ramekins on plates,
Rose Jars Sugar and Cream Sets, Ring Trees.
collar Button Boxes Mustard Jars, Salt and
Pepper Shakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
The $3.50 Table of Gifts.

The $3.50 Table of Gifts.
Sugar and Cream Sets japanese Nut Sets,
Chop Plates. Rose Jars, Whipped Cream Sets.
Berry Bowls, Cake Plates. Salad Bowls, Jardi-
nieres, Compartment Dishes. Flower Vases,
Cheese and Cracker Dishes. Handled Flower
Bowls, Teapots. Mahogany Nut Bowls. Decorated
Glass Flower Dishes, Comb and Brush Trays,
Stems. Sandwich Trays, Ash Trays, Ferneries.
The $2.25 Table of Gifts.
Wicker Ferneries Dresser Sets Tete,a-
mond Sets Sandwich Trays Royal Doulton
Pitchers and Jugs Japanese Hand-Painted Vases.
Pottery Vases, Cracker Jars. Compartment Rel
ish Dishes Flower Bowl Sets Decorated Glass
Flower Dishes and Holders. Iridescent Glass
Flower Baskets.
The $3.50 Table of Gifts.
Japanese Relish Sets in lacquered case.
Mahogany Book Ends, Dresser Lamps of ma
hogany with etched glass shades Flower Bowls
for table centers, Canton Fruit Bowls on Trays.
Teapots, Tea Sets, After Dinner Coffee
Sets, Hand-Painted Plates for rails, Fern Dishes.
Dresser and Salad Sets.
The $500 Table of Gifts.
Nodded Marble Venetian Bowls stand.
Hand-Painted Japanese China Fruit COMFORTS
on stand Chop Plates. Tete- a-Tete Sets Hand
Painted Cake Plates. Celery Trays. Hand-Painted
Fruit Sets. Tea Sets Teapot. Sugar and Cream
Sets, Bedside Sets, Chocolate Sets. Chocolate
Pots Pyrex Glass Casseroles in nickel frames.
Celery Trays. Hand-Painted Fruit Sets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
More Mythology.

"Why do you refer to the demon
rum's Don't you know that demon is
only myth"
"Well," rejoined Uncle Bill Bottle
top, "pretty soon that's all rum will be"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-18
A DRESS LENGTH OF BLACK SILK
Is Such Practical Gift
Main Floor, F street.

Black safe choice woman can always use
acI silk fashion OF the popular and practical onepece
and adaptable for and all occasions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-21
State Censor Room Doesn't
Come Up to Specifications.
Labor Commissioner Orders
Ross to Use Booths.
NOW FOR BOARD OF HEALTH
Leaky Sewer Pipe Is Next ViO-
latiOn To Be Remedied.
Revelations by State Journal
Met With Response.

Paul Mcbride. state labor commits
sioner, today called the hand of w. d.
Ross. state superintendent of public
instruction. when Ross sought to es-
tablish a film inspection room in the
state house in violation of the state
fire laws. Ross must meet the de-
mandS of the labor commissioner or
close his picture shop. Mcbride today
directed the use of booths for picture
machines, the building of an outside
stairway and installation of ventilating
shafts. The state board of health
may make further orders.
Orders by Mcbride today were a
prompt settlement of the hasty action
of Superintendent Ross in establishing &
a film inspection room in the sub
basement of the state house. Condi-
tions of the room to which Ross pro-
posed to send his picture censors were
described Thursday evening in the
State Journal. Commissioner Mcbride
then visited the proposed censorship
room and today issued an order which
will compel state departments to OBJ
serve state laws. The orders by Nc
Bride. however. affect merely condi-
tons regarding the safety of men and
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