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Evening star., 1916-07-31

there are no members Of the federal re-
serve system to collect checks on banks,
and thereby save to check-holders the
commissions collected by banks for that
service. The sum total for q year is
large, and small banks in all sections
would be affected.
But Leader Kitchin of the House says
no. He points out the inadvisability Of
such an arrangement, and declares, sig
nifcantly, that if put into operation
now it will throw North Carolina to the
republicans in November by twenty y-fve
thousand majority. The Postmaster
Generals order directing the arrange
ment has been suspended, though that
official says that Mr.. Kitchin's interview
had nothing to do with the suspension.
Here are three matters in their essence
savoring not at all of politics, but all
three tagged with politics, and made
factors in the presidential campaign
now opening. And yet Congress, at the
same time, without cracking smile, is
inaugurating a movement to take the
tariff out of politics by creating tariff
commission the majority of whose men,
bers must be democrats! A specimen of
American humor! As you please.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
New York's Big Blast.

A blaze starting from some cause not
yet determined on lighter loaded with
cases of ammunition consigned from
railroad terminal to ship in New York
bay early yesterday morning caused an
explosion not only on that craft, but ON
others nearby and in freight cars filed
with shrapnel. dynamite, nitroglycerin
and various other explosives. There
were two main explosions, each of vol
canic force and terrible destructiveness.
and meanwhile the fire spread and ragged
big blasts were exploding, and barges
burning from end to end and carrying
munitions were floating about the bay
1t is estimated that the total loss from
the explosions and from fire may run
as high as 900. The loss Of life
is unknown, but apparently is small in
view of the terrific force of the explo-
sions The damage extended throughout
Greater New York and spread through
northern New Jersey. a rough estimate
places the loss in broken glass alone at
more than a million dollars.
Naturally, the fact that the ammuni-
tion destroyed was intended for the
allied armies in Europe Immediately
raised the suspicion that the fire was
started by plotters. This theory, how
ever, is not now entertained, and the
disaster is attributed to ordinary causes,
probably carelessness on the lighter
on which the flames originated. Three
| men have been arrested on charges of
manslaughter, the agent of the railroad
dock, the head of the lighterage COM
pany and the superintendent Of the
docks and storage company, in which
great quantities were housed awaiting
shipment. 1t is claimed that regula-
tions of the interstate commerce COM
mission, Jersey City ordinance and the
rules Of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company were violated when the light
er ON which the blaze started tied up
Evening star., 1916-07-31
The Kaiser's Speeches.

It is reported that when the reichstag
Interpolation will be addressed to the
chancellor asking why inspiring speeches
by the emperor at the front are with
held from general publication. Assuredly
this will be an interesting question, and
the reply will be worthy of attention.
For recently several speeches by the
emperor have been given the widest
publicity in England and France, and,
as matter of news, in this country, the
text having been secured chiefly through
prisoners taken in the Picardy drive.
These speeches have been regarded ap-
parently in England, at least, as good
campaign material. They have been
published freely with the idea of stimu-
lating the British army to further eff
forts. In fact, one commentator has
said the kaiser has been the best British
booster recently as a result of his ex-
travagant rhetoric.
In one speech lately found the kaiser
made the most direct claim to divine
guidance and authority that he has ever
uttered, declaring that he was chosen
to safeguard German civilization against
the assaults of its enemies. In another
speech subsequently found he declared
that it was an especial privilege for his
troops to fight against the English, who
were declared to be chiefly responsible
for the war, having built up combina
tion which at a given signal fell upon
Germany, "the most peaceful and peace
desiring people in the world"
Speechmaking during wartime is not
a particularly effective campaign method.
In the olden times military leaders un-
doubtedly stimulated their troops to
great efforts by their exhortations and
addresses before battle, but now mill
tary operations are on such an immense
scale and comprise such novel and
wholesale methods of destruction that
the personal element has lessened in eff
fectiveness Doubtless the English cen
sors will be perfectly willing to supply
the German people with the text of the
kaiser's addresses if the German govern
ment were willing to permit publica-
ton.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
The Black List Protest.

As outlined by the American note of
protest, the British black list recently
promulgated is grave offense against
the trade rights of this country. If
the black list order is as sweeping and
drastic as the State Department reads it
to be this government has ground of
complaint which it is justified in en-
forcing to the utmost. Already there
have been several notifications, at least
in the way of explanations in the
interest of reassuring the United
States on the score of the scope and eff
feet of the black list, and it may be
that the present protest will elicit
further notifications.
1t is perhaps within the right of the
British government to forbid subjects
of Great Britain from trading with the
enemy. But it is extremely doubtful
whether that right extends to a prohibi-
tion to trading with those who trade
with the enemy. In other words, the
United States cannot grant the right to
establish secondary black list by the
terms of which British subjects through
out the world are prohibited from trad
ing with those who themselves trade
with Britain's present opponents.
Incalculable losses may be inflicted
upon the manufacturers and traders of
this country by the enforcement of the
black list in all degrees. The United
States has pitched its protest in such
terms that a modification of the order
must be made-if the terms of the order
are as at present understood by this
government-unless England wishes to
ALLEVIATE the good will of the American
people and incur the resentment of the
United States. Previous representations
made by the British ambassador have
indicated that the disposition in Lon
don is not to involve England in trade
war by needless extension of the black
list principle. The reply to the Ameri-
can note, if it follows the lines of the
ambassadors explanations and state
ments, will probably be in placatory
terms.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
At Indianapolis Thursday.

The bull moosers who will meet in
indianapolis Thursday will consider
whether they "will put national ticket
in the field, indorse the nominations al
ready made-either republican or demo
cratic-or notify bull moosers that they
are free to vote in the coming presi-
Dental election according to the dictates
of their conscience or judgment"
This meeting will not be largely at
tended. 1t is not expected to rival in
size or in the eminence of participants
the recent bull moose national conven
tion held in Chicago. The fact is that
the great majority of the men who fol-
lowed Mr.. Roosevelt in 1912 have al
ready decided upon their course this
year. Many have returned with him to
the republican party, while others have
picked the democratic ticket.
If bull moose national ticket is put
up, its object will be so very plain at
tention will be fixed on all maneuvers
relating to it. Who will finance it' Even
a sideshow needs money; and who
among the irreconcilable bull moosers
have money in quantities themselves,
or are in touch with large capital con-
trolled by others!
There was no lack of campaign funds
four years ago. Both Mr.. Roosevelt and
Mr.. Perkins had credit in eapitalistic
circles, and their friends responded lib
orally to appeals. 1t was something of
a gamble, and they took chance.
year A bull moose national ticket
would have no prospect of success, and
could perform but one service-that of
aid to the democratic ticket.
Chairman Mccormick is expecting
valuable bull moose aid, but directly
He is counting on the straight support
of Wilson by many of the men who
voted for Roosevelt in 1912, and would
have voted for him again this year,
either as the republican candidate
or as the joint candidate of the
republicans and the bull moosers 1t
is matter for speculation, therefore as
to how much interest Mr.. Mccormick
gould take, and how he would mani
fest it, in bull moose movement in
tended to help the democratic ticket in
directly.
indianapolis was well chosen for meet
ing place. Chicago would have recalled
memories of the recent defeat. The
-Hoosier capital is small and snug by
comparison with the metropolis of the
lakes, and on that account more suit
able place for small tea party. Be
sides, there is still faint manifesto
tion of bull moosery in Indiana, not
withstanding Mr.. Beveridge's declara-
tion for Hughes; and this may be quick
ened by the compliment. As Col. John
NJ Parker will attend, if the bull moosers
decide on flying kite tine tail will be
handy He is left over from the Chi
esgo meeting.
Evening star., 1916-07-31

to the pier for an all-night stay. Re
peated warnings have been given against
this practice, and Saturday night the
yardmaster for the storage company en-
deavored to prevent the lighter from re-
naming, but her commander persisted,
with the result of the cataclysmic out
burst early Sunday morning.
Investigation will probably disclose
the detailed circumstances, but it will
not restore the property damage nor the
lives that have been sacrificed. Law de-
fance has scored again.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Politics.

Politics? Who is not in politics to-
day. What has not political twist
and end.
In the Senate there is some beautiful
maneuvering with To child labor bill
and the immigration bfll. Neither meas
ure, properly, should have any political
connection whatever. But both are
made 10 have.
The President forces the issue. He
wants, and insists on, child labor law
His party would be glad of permission
10 postpone the vote until next session,
but must yield to him. II has yielded.
II has reversed itself-changed its
mind-and will pass the biil before ad-
journment
He does not want the immigration bill
passed at this session. He is on record
in opposition TO the hteracy test which
the bill contains, and does not want to
change his mind on that point Neither
does he want to reiterate his views in
veto at this time. His party in the
Senate desires to yield to him on that
also.
But the republicans object. As there
are votes enough in the Senate to pass
both measures, why not record them
now! Why make fish of one and flesh
of the other? Hence the announced
purpose of the republicans to tie the
two measures together. and to call upon
the democrats to take, or leave, both.
The Postmaster General wants post
masters in small communities where
Evening star., 1916-07-31
A Word of Appreciation.

~ suppose you think republic is un-
grateful"
"No," replied Senator Sorghum; "this
republic has always treated me all right
And there have been times when I got
to thinking about what it has to put
up with that a republic seems down
right patient and forbearing"
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Shelf Emptying Sale
Floor COVERINGS

Ss.s5 Grass Rugs, 9x12-ft. size;
choice of Is different designs, each
in a number of colors. but not all
designs in all colors. Monotone
and duotone effects, conventional,
rustic and oriental border effects,
some with medallion designs, and
included are the favored Wall of
Troy" designs. also plain band
borders.
This includes our entire remain
ing stock of Willow Grass" and
"cooltex" ss.75 room-size 50 rs
OSc Inlaid Linoleum. choice Of
tile, parquet and mosaic effects, in
various shades of blue. green.
brown, natural and terra Gotta.
Cut from full rolls. not remnants.
Sale price. including price of lay
ing same in the District of Colum-
bia and Chevy Chase IL purchase
amounts to Ave yards or TX.
over. a square yard. ...... lOC
$5.45 "Bo1art" All-Fiber Rugs.
size 6x9 TT: stenciled Wall Of
Troy" and band borders. green.
blue, brown and red:
xatsrproof v ,s1, of. finish Choice S2.95
Evening star., 1916-07-31

If the infanthe paralysis germ were
to express an opinion in the matter it
would doubtless declare that holding
the babies in New York city by quar-
artine is precisely the proceeding which
it would favor.
Evening star., 1916-07-31

Peaceable men like Mr.. Fairbanks and
Mr.. Marshall must look with surprise
on the political obstreperousness of the
progressive candidate for the vice presi-
dency.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Conyealment.

"Where are the SHOWS of yesteryear7 ~
We care not! AS we count the price
We question, as we drop a tear,
What happened to last winters icea
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Not Uncommon.

"Bliggins says he's eynic."
"He isn't" replied Miss Cayenne "He
is one of those people who say disagree
able things and try to make believe they
think them funny"
Evening star., 1916-07-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Hopes.

Hopes.
"Yeur boy Josh keeps practicin' at
golf"
"Yes," replied Farmer Corntossel.
"Pm encouragin' him all 1 kim Maybe
he'll work up the muscle an the proper
stroke fur swingin' a scythe."
Evening star., 1916-07-31

After his acceptance speech, the demo
cratic managers will proceed to point
out to Charles Z. Hughes exactly where
he is likely to make his mistakes. And
the republican managers will be equally
prompt in generously extending the
same information to Woodrow Wilson.
Evening star., 1916-07-31

Bathers have become SO wary that the
sharks have claimed no further human
prey. The Jersey mosquito has it all to
himself.
Evening star., 1916-07-31

DIR. Cooks plans for another arctic
expedition have not yet caused Den
mark to place another order with the
florist for a rose wreath
Evening star., 1916-07-31

The period of calm just before noti-
fications has enabled the colonel to do
some vigorous houseclcaning at Oyster
Bay
Evening star., 1916-07-31

1t is to be a campaign of printers
ink. For some time past the value of
political oration has depended on the
effect that it produced on the newspaper
readers.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
James Whitcomb Riley.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
ITO James Whitcomb Riley goes a
tribute such as conQuerors cannot
Riley conquered by making sunshine
aud giving every one place In the
sun without showing any one out Of 1t.
Evening star., 1916-07-31

ANY farmer who has not yet been
able to purchase an automobile will
look upon the rural credit system with
especial hope.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Fox Sets

~ =: .sis $295O
mgns s:!@msa heads and ssi. sss sis $30.75
sPoiretr. Fog set.-New choco.
,ss .s' ss $48OO
sr;: aous,. fur :ss'f. $500
double sssrts Sale S3iss "s sss $3.50
ss,s's :s's9ns $295O
extra as sa'ss ss Sal Sale .s sf's. $48OO
quality SKINS sale 15s: st best $705O
novelty sssrt: :ts:'ssse's ss': 1;ss mum $3.50
Separate Skunk Pieces
ss1 ;;:: $95O
st,s: sas'y iis SKINS: SKINS: 'ss s.s $245O
dark a''%< :s"s :''a price ""a': s.''. $34.5O
skins: Sale sss:. "'a'' selected $500
French Seal Coats, Trimmed
Large skunk collar: coat has nO< en
fun ripple from waist line, and is sDS4 .0U
40 lnches long. Sale price.
Novelty and Other Sets
Black Belgian Hare Sets, with 90 ~
plain or trimmed mufs; double fur D 10 -
scarIs sale price, a set
Black French Coney Sets, new 90 ~
shape; lustrous heavy skins. Sale D 10
Natural Raccoon set. extra M@
dark, handsome skins. Sale price WA ~
!. SET ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Evening star., 1916-07-31

1t is to be assumed that Uncle Joe
Cannon is depending on ''the wisdom of
the plain people" to improve the chance
of its life next fall.
Evening star., 1916-07-31

Government ownership does not strike
big railway men nearly so unfavorably
as it did before the era of regulations
and investigations.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Shelf Emptying Sale
Suits and Skirts

Tailored Suits. in wool, also silk;
regular and plenty of
extra extra sizes. Values to S1095
Tailored Suits, plain and combi-
nation effects; regular
and extra sizes. Values 60 on
Wash Skirts. in pi1ue, linen,
khaki cloth. sport stripes. OK.
Values to 81 95............. C0C
White Washable Corduroy Skirts.
more of these excellent c1 90
Qualities in all sizes.. p1. 20
Sea Suits. in mohair and c1 90
surf cloth. ............. p1.0C
Kann's-Second Floor
Evening star., 1916-07-31

There was never more vigilant re-
ception committee than that provided
for the Deutschland at the three mile
limit
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Pursuit.

Pursuit.
Feller sittin' by brook,
Singin' soft an low,
Caught minny on a hook
AM had to let i'm go
Oh, you minny fish,
Run along an hide.
If I should see you on a dish
1t sure would hurt my pridel
Dat seems de way dis whole world
through;
A-plannin' you will sit,
A-hookin' what's no good to you
An gittin' rid of it
Oh, you minny fish,
Run along an play!
rs no more caught you dan wish
To see you git away.
Evening star., 1916-07-31

The adjournment will only provide
members OF Congress opportunity to go
fence mending instead of fishing
Evening star., 1916-07-31

Today's expression from Mr.. Hughes is
expected to put the luil out Of the
campaign.
Evening star., 1916-07-31

Hudson Seal Coats
Ripple model with collar coz M
which is large and Of skunk. ........ OSO.VU
Hudson Seal Coats
graceful su rpDis s5s fzen stss shaaasF tssF Sl5OO
Hudson Seal Coats, Trimmed
extra ssns srss ass. s9a4 IS aess. es Gss ,ons 55
French Seal Coats, Trimmed
skunk-raccoon collar. cuffs and
border trim this lovely model; full coz m
ripple and beautifully lined. Sale rDSO.UU
Natural Muskrat Coats
sordss with full aFfs pps s9ar model n' sss sss 5000
Hudson Seal Coats, Trimmed
Made in exquisite ripple effect; of selected
sns es, and with S45OO
lining Sale price ............
Hudson Seal Coats, Trimmed
skunk Sors9 cellar s4s ss S605O
from shoulder. Sale price. ......
Hudson Seal Coats Trimmed
with skuna sear S AND dOsbs i0sb.s SO5
around the bottom. Sale price.
French Seal Coats
Ripple style, with skunk collar. G<7 En
Sale price. Observation-Disclosures. sDO/ .CO
French Seal Coats
With large collar of self mate orr M
rial: fun ripple model guaranteed sDOO.UU
Separate N-s.ffs
soft "Sa:s1 ':s @"': Sale se ss's S475
head and tall FIX 5as @S"' W.T." $3.50
Moieskin Mufs. of selected d1n En
Scotch moles round shape. Sale - S.OU
price
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Shelf Emptyins Sale
Wanted Silks

s1.25 to SI.5s Plain and Figured
Silks. taffetas, stripe taffetas,
plaids and checks: 3s inches 90
wide Yard ....... COC
sI.O0 to S1.25 Sport Silks, differ
ent width stripes printed on
imported ma tural color 20
pongee. Yard. rd.......... OOC
SI.OO Colored Rajah PonCee, in
Choose eS sei0rs Yard from whioh to 59c
sI.OO Black Grenadine.
plaid AMI stripe effects. 20.
&I.25 Demi-rough Natural Poneees
natural color dress pongee: OK
40 inches wide. Yard. .... COC
Soc Narrow VALE Cordu-
sGg; s,1s ths 4srs white washable 32c
S1.25 to 81 so Imported shantua9
Pongee. extra heavy: for
dresses. skirts or auto TO-
$500 to $3.50 Printed Silks and
Foulards. good designs
and colors; 40 inches 81 Ok
s5c to sI.OO Chinese washable
the season. Yard. ...-..-. oOS
Soc to Sic Plain and Fancy Silks,
including messalines, sport silks
and stripe silks; also fou- 90.
lards. Yard ......... .L0C
natural color; 36 inches SOz
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Reversal.

'Do you have any trouble in getting
help to stay in the countryp
NO" replied Mr.. Crosslots. "Our
suburb has grown so fast that its at
mosphere is almost metropolitan. This
summer we have had trouble getting
help that would stay in the city"
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Shelf Emptying Sale
Umbrellas & Parasols

500 and $3.50 ParasoIs, women's
size; in black and white c1 no
and sport stripes. Each. Q4.OO
$500 Para soils for
women: very fine quail O. M
tiles. Each. h.............. VO.OO
Ali-silk ParasOls, women's styles.
in black and white: and
plain silk with ribbon 60 40
borders. Each. pL.0J
Umbrellas for Men and Women,
made of American taffeta; with
plain and fancy handles; 20
seconds" Each. .......... OOC
kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Shelf Emptyins Sale
Hosiery

S1!OO Fancy All Pure SILK Hose.
for women: stripes, boot effects;
fancy patterns and color 70.
lngS. Patr- 49,
Fiber Silk Hose, deep garter top:
black. navy. gray, pongee.
sky and beige; all first o..
quality. Pair. r...--.......-. ~
35c Extra Size IhsIe Thread Hose,
in black and balbriggan:
Ses,,iar Stae made. made Pair Pair u 25c
"RadmoOr," seconds of the s1.00
quality: pure. unadulterated silk:
deep garter top; high spliced heels;
double toes. Black and 60.
colors. Pair. ir..........-..... W.
25c "seconds" Children's Xxi
Black Rib Seamless Hove. cotton:
double heels, toes and
kne 8: fine quality: all H..
sizes. Pair. r....-.....-... AAS
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Shelf Emptyins Sale
Wash Goods

39c and Soc Sport Stripes, In
small. medium and large stripes OF
blue, rose, green and black,
in this sale, tomorrow, OS.
400 yards more Imported English
Crepes, new patterns not shown
before this season: manufactured
to sell at CSC a yard, but
they go into this clearance ~
sale at, yard. ............. 4OC
19c and 2Sc Shifting Madras, in
black, blue. tan and lavender
stripes; 36 inches wide: an excel
and boys shirts, women's shirt
waists and children's dresses and
rompers. In this sale. TX.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
11th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York once: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago ONCE: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European ONCE: 8 Regent St. London.
South American ONCE: La Vale 341.
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Shelf : Emptyine Sale
Handkerchiefs

l5c White Hemstitched Hnndker-
chiefs, women's size; with neat
and dainty two-tone en- IN.
broidery in corner Each. LUZ
Women's Hemst1tched Fine Cot
ton Hnndkerchiefs, in two styles;
one corner embroidered in blue,
pink and lavender; also with
picot lace edge; in colors. H.
Each ........ SC
25c Handkerchiefs, fine crepe de
chine; in fancy colors and novel
ties; lot of manufacturers *
samples. Each. .............. AoS
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1916-07-31
Shelf Emptying Sale
Kimonos and.
Dressing Sacques

SI.OO Kimonos, made of all white
or striped lawn. in black
and white stripes. To close Ok.
at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wv
S1.5O Kimonos, of polka dot ba-
tiste, in black and white, and pink
and white combinations. with rib
bon around neck and sleeves and
lace trimming. Also Lawn kimo-
nos with deep pointed back collar,
made empire style; trimmed with
val lace; colors are black and
white, pink and white
and navy and white. To c1 OK
close at....... pl.LO
$500 KimOnOs, voiles in broken
striped patterns, white swiss with
black dots, made empire style,
with lay down collar S159
Piisse Crepe IIfmonos, in pink,
lavender and white: trimmed with
white or cream, lace; en- GO 10
pire style. $3.50 value at p-.Ao
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1916-07-31

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition, Is delivered by car
riery within the city at 45 cents per
nooth: daily only. 25 cents per month:
sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by mail. or telephone Main
2<4o- Collection is made by carrier at
the end Of each month.
Subscriptions by mail-Payabls IN dvanee.
Daily. 8 u 4 n ci u Q d. zoe per month.
Daily, u p . d. 40c per month.
Saturday Star. 81 year: slnday Star. 40 year.