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Evening star., 1916-05-11
Mr.. Taft.

Mr.. Taft, it is announced. will not
attend the Chicago convention. He
might have been chosen TO head the
Connecticut delegation. II is open to
him to attend as mere locker on from
the gallery. But he wiH be otherwise
occupied. He .gill leave it 10 others to
pick the candidates and write the plat
form, and then he will support the ac-
tion taken. He should prove of much
value to his party In the campaign. He
speaks well, and draws well as a speaker.
Personally, he is one of the most popu-
lar men in the country.
What republican has set a better if
% good an example in the matter of
party reunion for use this yeari He
has effaced himself entirely as a political
force in his own behalf He is asking
nothing further for himself. All he has
asked and is now asking is a united
opposition to the national administra-
ton, which he considers failure. He
is pulling" for none of the aspirants
for the Chicago honor. submitting no
pianks for the platform, but assuming
that good ticket will be named on a
platform Of straight republican prin-
eiples.
Mr.. Tafts defeat four years ago was
pronouneed. But I. did not leave him
without friends, some Of them of the
hope that he might come back. They
yeascned that if the democrats failed
- Ahei4 taak. the country @euA 10
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Women's Waist Dent.

Linen Waists: a limited lot. in tucked
and plain styles. with long sleeves and
convertible collars; slightly soiled.
&1.95 each-vvere $2.05.
S2.9S each-were $3.45.
93.96 each-were $500.
Cotton Wolfe Blouses, lace trimmed;
also Dimity and Marquisette Blouses,
with long and short sleeves and large
and small collars.
Csc each-were S1.OO.
S1.0S each-were $2.85.
S2.95 each-were &3.85.
1895 cach-were $500.
few Lavender-striped Madras
Waists, long sleeves and roll collars.
S1.OO each-were $1.5O.
small lot of Georgette Crepe, Crepe
de Chine and Lace Blouses, long
sleeves, with high low neck.
$3.9J each-were 1878.
A few Crepe de Chine Blouses, en-
broidered and tucked styles with long
sleeves and fiat collars.
$2.95 each-were 1895.
\ small lot of Crepe de Chine Blouses
in flesh and white. with white organdy
collar and cuffs.
S1.95 each-were S2.05.
Third floor G street
Evening star., 1916-05-11
The Sussex Avowal.

Germany's avowal of responsibility for
the sinking of the Sussex must be ac-
cepted. but it is permissible to note the
obvious reluctance with which this ac
ton has been taken. At first it was an
nounced from Berlin that no vessel had
been sunk by German submarine at
the time or in the vicinity of the Sus
sex disaster II was then stated in a
formal note to this country that yes
sci had been sunk near that point and
at about the same time. but it could not
have been the Sussex, as the submarine
captains description of the victim. in
the form of drawing made on the
spot. did not tally with the appearance
of the transchannel steamer as con
veyed by a London illustrated news
paper. Next came the German reply
to President Wilson'S last note of de-
rine methods. that possibly the German
admiralty had been mistaken in the mat
ter of the Sussex identification and that
further inquiry would be made on the
basis of facts laid before Germany by
the United States Inasmuch as these
facts were virtually conclusive, conpris-
ing physical proof that the Sussex was
sunk by German torpedo, the final ac-
ceptance of the submarine hypothesis
20 account for the destruction of the
vessel was thus clearly indicated and
now comes that acceptance in specific
terms.
The question arises whether ii the
Sussex had been sunk outright in mid
channel so that no physical evidence
of the cause of her destruction remained
bilitv. II is to be remembered that the
steamer Persia was sunk in the Mediter-
ranean in circumstances to lead to the
strong belief that she was torpedoed,
and vet in the absence of any physical
proof that case could not be pressed
home to any of the powers operating IN
those waters. ana the IHcoTS tHdt tHe
Persia was the victim of mine had
TO be accepted. The case of the Tuban-
tia, torpedoed without sinking, and
bearing physical evidence of submarine
attack. is similar 20 that of the Sussex.
This is all matter of good faith.
The reasoning in the German note Of
avowal OF responsibility for the Sussex
to account for the unwiliingness of Ber-
lin to accept the Sussex as submarine
victim is not especially convincing,
though it must be accepted without Off
cial cavil. The case would have been
much more satisfactory if Germany had
at the outset admitted the possibility Of
the identity of the Sussex with the YES
sci reported to have been sunk by sub
marine at about the time and place of
the Sussex disaster In the light Of
other eases the impression is certain to
be created that Germany has acknowl-
edged responsibility only in the face Of
necessity.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
POSTPONED
Thew eekly Friday Sale Of
S1.OO Wrthmor Waists

We are obliged to announce
that the manufacturers have
disappointed us in this weeks
shipment of the WIRTHMOR
WAISTS, and we are forced to
omit the offering OF these
Waists tomorrow.
We hope to receive this and
next weeks assortments in time
to place on sale in our FRIDAY
SPECIAL SALES next week.
and thereby afford selection
from twice the usual number
of styles and double the guam
tity. OF this timely notice will
be given.
WIRTHMOR WAISTS have
met with wonderful success
since their introduction by us
because Of the extremely good
values they present. and the
manufacturers. as well as our
selves deeply regret this inter
ruption in their sale.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
The Bomb Warning.

No particular anxiety need be felt
on the score of the threat to destroy
one of the public buildings in this city
tomorrow. expressed in an anonymous
note sent to The Star and other news
papers and to officials yesterday. Such
so-called warnings have been received
heretofore, and with the exception Of
the case of Frank Holt, who did set off
a bomb in the Capitol. they have proved
baseless. 1t is difficult to account for
such emanations as anonymous warnings
of this character. There may be actual
intent or desire behind them, or they
are perhaps inspired by sheer spirit
of mischief to annoy and worry the
public. Whatever their motive there IS
plainly lack of mental balance on the
part of the writer's of such missives. A
practical joker who undertakes such a
prank cannot be altogether normal.
Naturally special precautions are be
ing taken to safeguard the menaced
building in the light of this proclama-
ton of design to destroy it. 1t would
be folly to ignore altogether such
suggestion. even though it might be
rated as the work of an idle joker. In
truth, in the light of what has happened
already and in view of the abnormal
conditions it would he inexcusable to
neglect any safeguard not only in the
building mentioned, but in others which
some unbalanced person might select
for demonstration of malevolence.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Friday Clearance of
Women's Handsome
Slippers,
$500 Pair-Reduced from
$500, $500 and $500.

These Slippers consist of odd
lots. broken assortments and a
few pairs of style. as can be
seen from the sizes. They are
very handsome and elegant.
Slippers with navy blue kidskin
vamp and gray suede quarter, trim
med with pretty ornament; strictly
bench made; French Louis heels
Sizes, B 315 and 5H; c 31a and 4.
Light Tan Buckskin Wellesley
Slippers. trimmed with beautiful
ornament; square edge turn sole and
French Louis heel; strictly bench
made. Sizes AZ, and 5RA; 5. 51z,
q, AZ. 5. SAB; 4. 5 and SIC.
Light Tan Kidskin Sedan Pumps,
with black. patent calfskin diamond
tip and imitation eyelets; square
edge. turn sole and French Louis
heel; sizes a. ~. 5 and 5HA: 51a, 4.
AZ. and 5HB; 5, So, 4. AZ, 51a and
&C
Choice of any of the three styles,
$500 Pair.
Reduced from $500, $500 and 5000.
Third floor. Tenth street.
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Special price, Csc each.
The same Blnuses repularly sell
at $3.50 and $500.
Third hoor. {; street.
Misses and Girls Dent.

An odd lot OF Misses and Girls
Apparel to be closed out. among
which are Shirt Waist Guimpes.
in dotted swiss: 2 Lawn Dresses.
size g: | White Linen Skirt and
a lot of Women's House Dresses,
of percale and gingham. includ-
ing several Striped. Checked and
Plain White Baldwin make
Dresses-the double service
house dress. in sizes "a to AZ.
The entire lot of odd garments
reduced for clearance to
o5c each.
Third floor street
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Cleaning Silver Is Now One of the
Very Easiest Household Duties.

AS the who here showing the marvellous work
of the Silver Clean Pan will readily convince you Silver
cleaning used hours of hard rubbing and tresoe
drudgery and then silver did not look would wish
1t did have that bright. smooth and new polished
finish that possessed when you bought IT The reason was
because rubbed and scratched it
For silver o tarnsh is natural-now we
have a natural remove the tarnsh
materials required bak
table salt with
mixed place silver in the and the
electrc-chemical
electric speed This method leaves SCARED
surface and tired and stiff hands
he clean silver thoroughly and It does
not iniure at The chemical action
is could let silver
main in all day and it would not be
harmed.
upward: the Lightning Silver Cleaner Disc
dishpan and the cleaning done IN the
regular $100
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Friday Special Sale of
WOMEN'S NEW
SUMMER WASH
SKIRTS
At $I.OO Each.

We have secured and will place
on sale tomorrow Is New Wash
Skirts. Of pique. linene. rep and
black -and-whit striped linene.
in plain tailored models. with side
pockets and finished belt. These
are excellently styled and perfect
fitting skirts; sizes up to 3O-inch
waists; special at S1.OO each.
Also White Corduroy Skirts, slightly soiled
from display. SO 95 each. Were Sc. 10
. Blue BroadcIoth and Brown Serge Skirts
sample models; 25-inch waist measurement:
special price, s2.95 each.
Third floor. G street
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Sweater Department.

1 Alice Blue Silk Sweater. white collar and
cuffs; size IS; S5.15. Was S1S.15.
l Alice Blue Fiber-silk Sweater. slightly
faded; size A.; S5.I5. Was $3.50.
Two-toned Knit Sweaters. in combina tions
of tan and white. emerald white and black
and-orange; 1915 each Were $500.
Angora Sweaters, neck and pockets;
shades are coral. emerald and white; 81. IS each.
Were $500.
A lot of Chldrens Knit Sweaters, neck
and pockets; sizes 2s to "a; $1.95 each. Were
S295, $3.50 and S3.T5
Third floor q street
Evening star., 1916-05-11
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
The Bull Moose Capitalization

As result of the conference of the
executive committee of the bull moose
national committee held i'll New York
yesterday the statement was made that
"there is an element in the republican
party leadership which seems to be Civ
ing more thought and attention to what
that party is against, and whom it is
against, than to what it is for and whom
it is for. Therefore. We again call at
tention to our Chicago statement as to
the inevitable outcome of failure to
reach common understanding
But is not this true also of the bull
moose party? Is there not an element
in the remnant of that organization
which seems more bent on revenge than
anything else! Note its black list as
to men, Note its discussions OF meas
ures- 1t is against the 'interests." and
specifies. 1t is for social justice, but
in the main does not define.
The way to union of the opposition to
the Wilson administration lies through
the rejection of the extremists as lead
ers in both the republican party and
the bull moose party. \ forward look
ing ticket on q forward looking plat
form is the desideratum: but, as every
body should be able to see the fight
must be made under the republican ban
ner. Hence the ticket should be true
blue republican, and the platform ex-
pressive of true blue repubiicanism.
Since 1912 every election has shown the
republican party reviving, and the bull
moose party declining Today the for
mer is giant, the latter pigmy.
This is taken from report of the
bull moose meeting:
Complete delegations from every
state will attend the progressive ma
tionai convention. which will be held at
Chicago simultaneously with the repub-
hcan national convention, it was an
nounced. A number of states, accord
ing to the committeeman, are planning
to send double delegations. allowing
each delegate half vote. The total
number of delegates will be upward of
1000"
Another evidence of the small size of
the present bull moose organization. 1t
will make front" at Chicago by re-
ducing the value of a delegate Two
delegates will be charged with the task
of one-a sort of 30 per cent affair
When Mr.. Bryan tried TO make front"
with 50-cent dollar he failed. The
country would not have it.
The thousand bull moose delegates at
Chicago will be appraised not by their
number, but by what is known of the
number of voters they represent as dis
closed at recent regular elections and at
recent primaries The bull moose or
ganization is an organization of gen
erals. Properly speaking. there is no
army left. Bull moosery in Indiana,
Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky has become
as much of a skeleton as republicanism
in Louisiana. Mississippi and South
Carolina
But prospects for united opposition
70 the democracy are improving. as the
democratic leaders themselves confess
by their overtures to the men who con
troll democratic organizations in pivotal
states until recently under the admins
tration's ban.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Corset DEPARTMENT.

10 pairs Corsets, in soft trecos and chamoi-
settes. low in bust and lightly boned various
makes: sizes 20. 81. %. %, 26 and 81; $3.50
pair. We're $500.
pairs Maternity Corsets. with elastic lacing
at the sides and flexible boning; sizes %. "A.
% %. 81 and 80; $3.50 pair Were $500.
pairs Ivy Corsets. of fancy broche. in pink
blue; low bust. long hip and few bones; sizes
90, 25 and 26 $500 pair. Were $500
Third floor Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Friday Sale of
MILDLY Blouses.

From a maker OF the best
MILDLY BlouseS we have secured
d most attractive sample line in
a wide variety OF styles and COM
binations. including the plain
regulation as well as the smart
novelty effects which are very
popular at present and will be all
through the summer
Because these BlouseS are
samples only one size is repre-
Sented-Io-but as it runs large.
we believe many who usually re-
quire lS NAV be fitted.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
China Department.

Neatly Decorated Rordered Casseroies Of
fine Limoges China, 81 90 each. Were So 70
! Decorated Limoges China Meat Platter 1c-
inch size. 81 90. Was S2.I.I
/ Limoges China Ssuceboar and stand neat
pattern. csc. Was s2.25
/ Mat Green Pottery Flower Vase. 1a-inch
size; slightly imperfect; 35c Was SI.00.
! Richly Decorated Imported China Salad
Bowl, i5c. Was S1.50.
| Imported Decorated Chocolate Pot. 3ac.
Was 500
! Hand-decorated French China Plate, for
plate rail: s100. Was 500
l Imported Decorated Syrup Pitcher plate.
slightly imperfect. SOC. Was $500.
! Gold Incrusted Imported China Covered
Muffin Dish, 81 90. Was So.25
1 Richly Decorated Imported Teapot. Sugar
and Cream Set, s1.5O. Was 81 IL.
Fifth floor. G street
Evening star., 1916-05-11

This is not an ordinary sale OF
$500 and $500 hats. but a sale
of Stylish and Attractive New
Trimmed Hats at $500 and $500,
whose regular value is 5000.
$500 and $1,000.
You will find the assortment to
consist of most all the different
braids. shapes and colors that the
season calls for-hats that we
know it is impossible to duplicate
at the prices. $500 or $500 spent
for one of these hats will buy a
hat OF much better quality and
style than either of these small
prices usually buy
Third floor. F street.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Boys Department.

IA Boys Spring Norfolk Suits, in
new and attractive models-gray and
tan mixtures of excellent pattern.
Sizes 7, 8, 9. 10, 10. II and Is years:
S3.75 each. Were $500.
s Linen and Crash Wash Norfolk
Suits, slightly soiled; sizes 8. Is. 10
and IL; SI.50 each. Were $3.50 to $500.
10 Boys Two-piece Wash Toys.
sizes 22 to- 5 years. suitable for
morning wear: 55c each. Were 500
and S1.50.
Third floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Cotton Dress Goods Dept.

Lengths range from N TO ) yards
1cIsc Bates Gineham, 1oc yard.
15c 32-inch Gingham. 12isc yard
15c Ripplette. 12Hc yard.
15c Printed Linette. 12Ac yard.
1sc Samson's Galatea. 12lac yard.
1sc Kiddie Cloth. 12kc yard.
zoe Trooper Cloth. 15c yard.
Csc Zephyr Gingham. 2oc yard.
Csc Japanese Crepe, zoe yard.
25c Printed voiles. 20c yard.
25c Silk and Cotton Chiffon. 2oc yard.
25c English Crepes. 20c yard.
35c Printed voiles. 25c yard.
boe Novelty Voiles. 35c yard.
SOC Scotch Ginghams. 35c yard.
5sc Plain voiles. 4Oc yard.
75c Fancy yoiles. SOC yard.
Second floor, street.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Special price. 65c pair.
Knit Underwear Dept.

Is Womens Swiss Ribbed Combina ton Suits
low neck and sleeveless; lace-trimmed umbrella
drawers; size A. 81 &c each. We're SOC.
Is Women's Jersey Ribbed Combination Suits.
low neck and no sleeves; tight-ftting knee
drawers: size 4; SOC each. Were 15c.
81 pairs Boys Kneelength Jean Drawers;
%. 30 and 32-inch lengths 35c pair. We're soc.
is Boys Balbrggan Shirts. high neck and
short sleeves: sizes 26 and 80: 25c each. Were
Soc.
Main aoor s,ra.,
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Travelling Goods Dept.

Fiber-covered Steamer Wardrobe Trunk,
$1e.75. Was $500.
I Fiber-covered Wardrobe Trunk, full size,
$3.50. Was $500.
1 Leather Suit Case. linen lined. Ss.75. Was
$l2.5O.
1 Leather Suit Case, leather lined and fitted.
1915. Was $1,000
Leather Suit Case. linen lined, s7.75. Was
So.
Fourth floor Tenth street.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Music Department.

/ Mahogany Grafonola. used for demonstra-
ton. $s7 80. Was $4,000.
1 Mahogany Grafonola, used for demonstra-
tion, $4,000. Was $685.
1 Golden Oak Grafonola, used for demonstra-
tion, $32. so. Was 5000.
l Mahogany Tindail Record Cabinet. $17.5o
Was $25. 90.
/ Oak Tindail Record Cabinet, s11.50. Was
1880
Fourth floor, Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1916-05-11

Are you favorite SOM"
NO replied Senator Sorghum. And
don't wish to be one A favorite son
stands about the same chance these days
AZ the man who thinks he is beloved for
the enemies he has made
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Friday Sale of
Robe Patterns.

The remaining lot of Wolfe Robe
Patterns will be closed out tomor-
row, Friday. at $500 each. They are
Of white voile. embroidered in colors
of rose pink, Edith rose. canary yell
low and green. Very attractive sum
mer frocks may be made from these
patterns.
Special price, $500 each.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Friday Sale of
Little Boys Wash Suits
In the Infants Dept.

The smart little Oliver Twist
and MILDLY Suits. of percale.
linen, rep and chambray, in
white, tan. pink and blue. also
white piped in pink or blue, and
finished with turnover collar and
cuffs
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Muslin Underwear Dent

White Dotted Marqusette Nesige. empire
style, with lace and ribbon trimming; $3.50
Was $3.50.
Cross barred White Marquisette Neklige
with deep lace and ribbon trimming, a. 80
Was $50
Pink Crepe de Chine Neglise. accordion
plated skirt. $3.50 Was 1880.
Dotted White Marquisette Negliges empire
style. beautifully trimmed with lace insertion
and edge: $500 each. Were $40 so.
Third floor + street
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Optimism.

It's fine to be an optimst
With sunshine everywhere;
With only pleasures on your list
And not word of care.
The world is like picture bright
Where colors are arrayed
To fill us with sincere delight
'Mongst joys that cannot fade.
It's fine to be an optimist-
But he who takes the part
From thought and care may not desis
With languid brain and heart.
His pictures are but hopes so proud
And glorious to the view.
He has to hustle with the crowd
To make his hopes come true.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Fur Storage That Is a
Benefit to Your F Furs.

The summer storage of Furs practical and sensible
way of keeping them of harms during the months
when there injurious nature to furs Even if
attacked by moths and pests OF similar nature
heat dulls their luster and richness
Storage in a cold, dry air vault such
we have here in building the
brillance of your furs and restores them to
their original beauty.
Storage of this business and
and vaults and be-
ventilated with
and maintained
that's hasp mostbe
We glad furs when say-phone
moderate billed
are withdrawn in the
piece Garment stored first thoroughly
of dust and
Our equipped to receive and store
curtains blankets and heavy winter
of ali Phone "Main 53oO-Cold
Evening star., 1916-05-11
A Bluff.

Are you sure dc lady in dat house
cooks wit an oil stovc?' asked Flooding
Pete.
positive" replied Meandering Mike.
and she has pump right in de
kitehen7"
Eyes"
"G'wan up an ask her if she don't
want US to chop some wood or carry
some water"
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Effort to Define.

Father" said the small boy. what
is an ultimatum
IAN uitimatum. my son. Is to dlplo-
macy what the farewell appearance is to
the theater."
Evening star., 1916-05-11

No doubt Mr.. Bryan will be at St
Louis next month in some capacity.
But he can hardly nope to duplicate his
first performance as convention stam-
peder
Evening star., 1916-05-11

de pictures | sees in some o de sum
mer books said Uncle Eben, make me
spieious dat some right foolish people
learns to read an write.
Evening star., 1916-05-11

The Mexican punitive expedition has
not done a great deal for the reputa
tion of the aeroplane as d military en-
gine. However. there are aeroplanes
and aeroplanes.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Preparedness.

From the New York Herald.
If by any system of military training
Great Britain had been able in 1914 to
show "the makings OF the army she
has now there would have been no war
in Europe. Germany would not have
dared bring it on.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Danger Of a Blaze.

patrolling force sufficient to prevent
forays would eliminate one danger. But
the militia will be harder to control than
the regulars and more likely to let fric-
tion blaze into action where they come
in contact with Mexicans
Evening star., 1916-05-11

a struggle for commercial control that
costs as much as the European war must
be regarded as representing some reek-
less investments.
Evening star., 1916-05-11

The number of troops available for
the Mexican situation correspond to the
amount of material that would last an
hour or two at Nerdun.
Evening star., 1916-05-11

The country has unquestionably
steered clear Of any of the dangers of
imperialism" that the development; of
4 Standing army might invite
Evening star., 1916-05-11

After juror has been locked up, he
begins 10 suspect that there is some ad-
vantage in having fixed opinions that
cannot be removed by evidence
Evening star., 1916-05-11

Perhaps Henry Ford viii take some
personal action with reference TO his
candidacy as soon as he gets over being
surprised at IL.
Evening star., 1916-05-11

I Willow Clothes Hamper. el.25. was ~. 90.
/ Fancy Clothes Hamper. $1.75. Was es.se.
Grass Scrap Baskets. soc each. Were u 60.
J Sewing Basket on stand. Csc. was Si.oo.
l Willow Wash Basket. 75c. Was $i.oo.
! japanese Scrap Basket, 50c. Was s5c.
. japanese Scrap Baskets, Csc each. Were
0c.
Fifth floor r street.
Evening star., 1916-05-11

Joseph Cannon finds that if a man can
not quite claim George Washington's dis
tinguished title. it Is worth while to be
known as the Uncle Of His Country.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Timeliness.

Oh. there's time fur everything
Fur workin' or fur wishin';
An nowadays the breezes sing
It's time to go a-fshin'.
Evening star., 1916-05-11

There was time when many believed
that most of the trouble would be over
when Carranza was recognized.
Evening star., 1916-05-11

There is no doubt that the Chinese
door will be left open sufficiently to give
Japan a look in.
Evening star., 1916-05-11

The Washington ball club is now sup
posed to be toying with first place IN
the way ID cat plays with a mouse
Evening star., 1916-05-11

Carranza disapproves Of Villa. but
does not believe bandit should be If
ritated more than is necessary.
Evening star., 1916-05-11
Just Making Sounds.

From the New York Sun.
The dove Of peace il making few
sounds, but in what language nobody
appears to know.
Evening star., 1916-05-11

The most remarkable thing about
Villas recovery is the manner in which
he survived that $4,000 reward