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Evening star., 1917-10-25
wet and that their s,;nner;ness was the

wet and that their slipperiness was the
primary cause of the accident. Yet none
of the cars seems to have had any sand
in the boxes. Is this the general con-
dition of the cars of this particular line
If so, the operating company is daily in
viting disaster and exposing the public
to grieyous suffering. No car should be
permitted to operate on the streets of
Washington without a supply of sand
The use of the "sand car" cannot be de-
pended upon to insure control over the
cars at all times. Any sudden shower
may make the rails slippery, and if the
individual cars are not supplied with
sand all of them are put in a danger
Gus situation long before the sand cars
can be sent out over the lines.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
In the Home Stretch.

Liberty day proved a huge success,
although locally for the greater part
Of the day the weather was most un.
propitious for bond campaigning. The
people throughout the country, accord.
ing to present reports, responded most
yatTiotisslly to the Presidents call and
subscribed in enormous volume to the
second bond issue. All present reports
indicate that the three. billion mark was
passed and the total carried we'll along
toward the midway point between the
maximum and minimum figures. II the
spirit manifested yesterday prevails to
the end Of tho week the ve-billion sub.
seription asked for by Secretary Me.
Adoo Will have been reached and even
exceeded.
Warrington il coming on fast in the
lomsstseteh. AZ the close Of the count
hst night the total sales In the District
Ssss 100. With solss subscribers
ns0s&, Ths Dhtzists Astal is undeubt-
14ao1b sina -HpsAeAvsal tAs As-
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Sweater Department.
Fourth door. q street.

1 Lavender -and-white Sweater. sailor cellar
| and belted back; size 40. $3.50; was 500.
l Pink and Blue Brushed Wool Sweater, COZ.
vertible collar and belt; size A. $675; wss
$S.75.
! Bisque Wool Sweater. We neck and beited
back; size 50. $500; was $3.50.
All-white Wool Sweater, neck: size 80.
$.75: was $500.
1 White Wool Sweater, convertible collar,
cuffs and pockets trimmed in navy blue; size
So. $S.06; was $500.
i Yellow Fiber sink Sweater, We NECK and
belted back: size 80. H.7S; was $500.
1 Green Fiber silk Sweater. large sailef eol1
I Green Fiber SILK Sweater. We neck a1lp
belted hack: size -. S3.o6; was $500,
q. 31.06; was sass.
An the sbsvs are siishtsy est1.4
Third aeer. csntsr. 80 ~
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Friday Special in
Women's Muslin Drawers.

Circular and straight style Open
Drawers of good quality nainsook
and cambria, finished with plain
tucked and hemstitched ruffle or en-
broidery trimmed. Special price, 3sc
pair.
And the following:
8 Nainsook Corset Covers loose style, An-
ished with embroidery. Sc each; were Soc.
Lawn House Dresses, Of black and white
polka dot material. three-Quarter sleeves, with
white corded crepe collar and cuffs, vest ef-
feet. 95c each; were $1.60.
8 House Dresses Of percale. gingham and
lawn, various colors. with collar and cuffs q
self or white; belted; with and without pock-
cts. &.95 each; were $3.50 and $500.
Klosnt silk Petticoats. wistaria. light gold,
rose and blue changeabe effects: jersey tsD
and all tafeta. with attractive dare, rufled
and plated hounccs. 1896 each; were $500.
Third floor. center.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
An Important Announcement.

Secretary McAdoos announcement re-
specting the administration of the new
>xevenue law is both timely and impor-
tant. Two boards will assist him. One
will be composed of business men hand
ling the business features, and the other
of lawyers handling the legal features,
of all points that may be raised in con
troversy.
He will need both boards. The law
is obscure. 1t requires expert inter
probation. A great many taxpayers are
in doubt about their true liability. They
want advice. and naturally are seeking
it at the source Of the laws administra-
tion.
As The Star stated yesterday, there
is no purpose manifested on anybody's s
part to evade taxation. The govern
ment's necessities are recognized. Money
in record breaking quantities must be
raised, and the people have money. But
all who are assessed have the right to
know the exact terms. They are willing
to pay, but want to pay intelligently, so
IS to supply what is needed and meet
the intention of the statute.
It is to be remembered, too, that
further revenue assessments may be re-
quired The present may be only one
of several Nobody is attempting a
forecast, either as to the length or the
cost Of the war. But nobody will deny
that while the war lasts the expense will
be heavy, and must be met. Hence, in
each and every revenue assessment pains
should be taken, first to frame, and then
to eonstrue, the law fairly and clearly.
Mr.. McAdoo should have no trouble
In organizing both boards to the salts
faction Of the taxpayers. Business men
and lawyers Of the first class are at the
governments command. It is mat
ter Of selection. The pick will be glad
to serve. In all the influential walks
Of our national life, business and pro-
fessional, men are offering themselves
in the national emergency for whatever
It may be in their power to do. Profits
and fees are put aside until the emer-
geney has passed.
Tho Treasury Department is taxed
with business az never before. All sorts
Of new questions are coming up, and
must be decided. And along with the
new matters 60, Of course, the old. The
routine is heavy at all times. So that
tho Secretary is justified on every ac-
count in calling to his aid at this time
In this matter men qualified from ex-
perienee for work which must be per
formed promptly, and which should be
performed to the entire satisfaction Of
all in interest
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Sandless Street Cars.

Yesterday morning four cars and a
taxicab figured in a collision in this
city in circumstances to have caused a
serious loss Of life, but fortunately the
casualties were comparatively slight,
though painful injuries were inflicted.
It is inconceivsble how, after the first
collision between the car and the cab,
other cars could pile into the wreck sue
cessively through lack Of control by the
motormen. A rigid inquiry should be
instituted by the Commissioners to as
certain the cause Of this succession Of
smashss. 3 q true that the rails ware
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Food and Fuel Regulation.

Though the food administration is
handicapped by the lack of specific law
empowering it to fix retail prices. it has
found way to prevent extortion in at
least the matter of sugar. 1t has bought
200, 100000 pounds of Louisiana sugar
and will distribute it through the re-
fners to retailers at SO cents pound
This will end the shortage in the east
ern market and should stop the profteer-
ing. No dealer will be justified in
charging an excessive price. Should
one charge such price his supply will
be stopped. 1t will be possible thus to
regulate the rates charged consumers, if
they will promptly. report instances Of
extortion.
The fuel administration, also, has
within a few days proved its ability un-
der the law to relieve the situation
caused by the boarding or the unscien-
tific distribution of coal, by diverting
large stocks in transit to places of less
immediate need to two states in which
the stocks were dangerously low. Thus
without resorting to the extreme e1pedi-
ent Of taking over and operating the
mines, which the statute permits, the
government has prevented distress and
insured an adequate fuel supply.
These two actions reassure the public
and give promise of an effective work
ing of the agencies devised by Congress
for an equitable and sufficient provision
ing Of the people.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Friday Sale of
Panel Window and Door
.. I.aces-

A lot of Irish Point and Marie An
toinette Panel Laces, narrow and
wide widths for glass doors, side
lights and transoms.
45c to S1.0o yard.
Were 90c to 500.
Short lengths of Fine Curtain Nets
in lengths from to yards-enough
for single windows. There are a
good many designs Of fine fancy nets,
in white, ivory and ecru tints.
Marked at greatly reduced prices.
Remnants and short lengths in Gre
tonnes, Muslins, Madras and various
upholstery and drapery materials,
ranging from l to yards, and suit
able for bags, curtains and many
other articles.
II to Il less than former prices.
Fifth hoor, G street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Housefurnishing Dept.

1 Wash Boiler. S2.25; was So. CO.
1 Preserver and Gamer, s2.85: was $500.
lot Soup Ladies'. Sc each; were 1Oc.
2 Tin Milk Pans. 20c each; were 35c.
1 Gray Enamel Saucepan. 3oc; was SOC.
l Fire Bellows, 25c; was SOC.
l Aluminium Egg Poacher. s5c; was $3.50.
/ Nickel Percolator. $3.50; was $3.50.
1 Drip Coffee Pot, s1.35; was s1.75.
l White Enamel Tray. sc; s1.5O
l Black Japanned Flour Can, 81 30; was So. s.
/ lot Folding Coat Hangers, for 25c
were CSC each.
l lot Extra Heavy Folding Wire Coat Hang
ers for 95c; were zoe each.
Fifth floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Misses Department.

Misses Natural Pongse Dress. with wide
satin sirdle; size 49, $3.50: was $500.
1 Misses Black Satin Coat. colored collar
and cuffs; size Is. $19.75; was $39.50.
Misses Navy Blue Serge Cape, buttoa
trimmed; size 16. $19.75; was S37.50.
l. Girls' Copenhagen Blue Coat, size 10
years. SEQ; was $19.75.
A small lot of Norfolk Style
White Middies, fasten down front,
some have fancy colored collar
and cuffs. Sizes Ia, l6, 18, 40, AZ.
Csc and Csc each.
Were $1.50 to $2.25.
Fourth door. q street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Toy Department.

A lot of Banks, 1oc each; were SOC.
1 large Locomotive and Tender, SOC; wa,
$1.25.
1 Lion Cage, $1.5O; was $780,
Toy Talking Machines, $l.00 each: wers
$3.50.
1 lot Of "Umakem" Toys, 15c each; were Soc,
9 Large Black Bears, 81 90 each; were 81. 80.
1 White Bear, s1.O0; was $780,
Dogs, $3.50 each; were $500.
Fourth floor, F street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
$3.50 each-were $12.OO.
Women's Shoe Dept.
Third floor. Eleventh street.

33 pairs Women's Gun Metal Cloth
top Button Shoes, Goodyear welt soles
and leather Cuban heels; sizes 4, Az, 5,
5ia and 6AA: y. 4, AZ, 5, 512 and
6laA; 4. Az and 8 AB; az, 4, and &C;
g. ) Y, and SGD.
34 pairs Women's Gun Metal Lace
Shoes, made with heavy rubber soles
and heels and round toes. Sizes 4A: 3,
az, and 412B; 2ls, 8, az, 4. 6. So
and &c; 3. ~. 4, AZ, 5, 51e. and I'D.
pairs Tan Russia Calfskin Lace
Shoes. round toes, rubber soles and
heels. Sizes 312B; 5l2 and &c; and
61hD.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Fancy Bed Sets-Reduced.

z Scrim Bed Sets. yellow applique bordsrs,
q. 50 each; were $500.
! scrim Bed Set, blue border. $3.50: was
$500.
Muslin Bed Set blue border. $3.50; was
voile Bed Set. with handsome RenaissaDes
lace decoration, $500; was $500.
Muslin Bed Set, blue border, $3.50; was
1 Scrim Bed Set. with hlet net insertion:
single sise. $4.75; was 500.
l voiie Bed Set. Marie Antoinette and cluny
lace decoration. 3l3.bO; was 5000.
Fifth Zoos. street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Infants Department.

Children's Gray Brushed Wool Sweaters
button front. $l.00 each; were S1.75.
Children's Rose-eolored Brushed Wool
Sweaters, turnover collar and belted. ST.:
each; were $2.75.
Caiiorens blnek Cancul Goats nox style
were $500.
Children's Muslin Underwaists. 35c each:
were Soc.
8 Children's Arnold Night Drawers, with
feet; soiled. 90 each; were SLIGO.
Fourth door, street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Corset Department.

pairs 4 @ Ccrsets, medium bust ans
long skirt models; white coutil. Sizes 21, 22
23, 26. % and so. $500 pair: were $500 and
$3.50.
pairs Ivy Corsets. medium bust and Ions
skirt. boned with walohn; sizes %, rs, a
and 80. $500 pair; were $500.
9 pairs & G LAce-front Corssts, low
bust model; pink color; sizes Il and T. $1.5G
pair; were $3.50.
pairs Modart Laee-front Corsets, white cou.
til with self-dgured material; medium bust
were $500.
Third floor, E street,
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Women's Trimmed Hats
in Fridays Sale.

Small lots to be closed out at
reduced prices.
A small lot of Hats, embracing
styles for general wear, of velvet, in
large and medium sizes and a va
riety of effective new trimmings
each model different; black and col
ors Also in this lot are three Velour
Sport Hats, in citron, navy and old
blue.
$3.50 each-were $12.OO.
10 Small and Medium Size Black
and Colored Velvet Hats, with trim
mings of grosgrain ribbon, chenille
embroidery and pompoms.
$3.50 each-were $1,000.
Third floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

Secretary Lane goes on record with
the statement that prophecies of evil
always fail in the United States. This
is something for those campaigners to
think about who have systematically
prophesied disaster in case their par
ticular candidate did not win.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Gown Department.

l Nile Green Taffeta Evening
Gown, size 36. sI9.75; was S47.50.
l Handsomely Braided Georgette
Crepe Afternoon Gown, white; siza
SO. $3.50; was $6o5O.
l White Crepe de Chine Gown, size
3S $1z.9y; was $500.
! Fine Net Dress, embroidered in
dainty pink and green; size 36. $3.50;
was 5000.
l Filet Lace Gown, made over
flesh-colored silk net, with long bead>
ed girdfe; size SO. $500; was $47.5O.
Third door. G street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

1t is explicitly stated that the injury
to Col. Roosevelt's eye is the result of a
friendly boxing bout. This relieves a
gentleman by the name of Barnes of all
suspicion.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
China Department.

1 Decorated American Porcelain Punch Bowl
95c: was 500
l. Imported Decorated China Dinner Plates,
15c each: 25c.
dozen Imported Decorated China Plates
assorted sizes. Special price. S1.20 Dozen
l odd Decorated Slop Jar. s.. 90; was 800.
Handsome Art Pottery Jardiniere and
Pedestal-11 II inch jardiniere and 20-inch
pedestal. Reduced to $7.95.
1 Handsomely Decorated Cake Plate, $1OO;
was s.. So
l Gold and White Imported China Covered
Vegetable Dish. Special price, Csc.
Handsomely Decorated Limoges China
Syrup Jugs on Plates. $1.50 each; were 81. So
l Fine Decorated China Celery Tray, 81 90;
was $780,
Fifth floor. street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
The Tired Business Man,

II tell you, the American business
man leads an active lifew
~ should say so! When a business
man gets good and tired his idea of rest
is to spend half the night at a musical
comedy and the other half at a supper
party"
Evening star., 1917-10-25

The inventor at work on devices for
the American Army and Navy must dis
play certain amount of patriotic self
denial in dispensing with his publicity
department.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

The Post Office Department will have
busy days if it undertakes to exclude
from the mails every publication of
which some representative of the tribe
of "Vox Populi" or of "Veritas" disap-
proves.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

The boys who enlisted for Army serv-
ice did not wait to see whether Uncle
Sans bond issues would find support.
They had a right to take for granted
this much cooperation on the part of
the public.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Wishfulness.

"When l was boy I wanted to be a
clown in circus"
"Of course, you outgrew that
"Oh, yes. Clowns don't get very much
salary. Now wish was an actor in the
movies"
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Women's Suit Dept.

Is Women's Serge, Poplin and
Gabardine Suits-good and serv-
iceable models and thoroughly
practical materials. The coats
are in belted, plain tailored and
braid-bound effects, some have
notch collars, while others have
large collars which can be fast
ened to the neck for comfort, yet
are strikingly smart in style.
Navy blue and black colors. Sizes
"a to 48H.
S1S.75 each. Were SIS and $3.50
Navy Blue Serge Suit. belted coat
with large roll collar; size 50. $500;
was $500.
/ Navy Blue Gabardine Suit. three
quarter length belted coat, self-trim-
med and stitched; size 3s. $500; was
$65.00
Bernard model. plain tailored coat and
plated skirt: size 40. $500; was
$500.
Khaki Kool Sport Suit. rose-col-
ored coat and white skirt, making a
very smart and chic combination;
either may be worn separately; size
S6. $500: was $500.
Third floor, street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

Everybody is linked by ties of kim
ship or friendship to some one who is
in the Army. A liberty bond is some
thing in the way of insurance against
a heartache
Evening star., 1917-10-25
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
llth St and Pennsylvania Avenue

New York ONCE: Tribune BldG.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Bldg.
European ONCE: 3 Regent st.: LONDON.
South American once: La Valie SAA'
Buenos Aires. Argentina.
The Evening Star. with the Sunday
within the city at IS cents per month
daily only. 2s cents per month: sunday
only, 20 cents per month. ORDERS may
be sent by mail. OF telephone Main z44o
Collection is made by carrier AZ the snd
OF each month.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Clearance price, $3.25 pair.

These are good quality Shoes, and
the price we have marked them
should result in a remarkably quick
sale OF great benefit to those who
buy.
Third floor, Tenth street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Skirt Department.

2 Green and Gold Silk Crepe Skirts. with wide
crush girdles, stylish model; % and 80 inch
waist measures. $500 each; were $500.
Green Silk Sport Skirts. stylish and smart
creations; &c and % inch waist measures.
800 EACH were sl6.75 and $500.
l Plated Pongee Silk Skirt, with gold and
purple figures; 27-inch waist. s12.75; was
so9.75.
Third floor. G street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Eloquence Missed

Eloquence Missed.
"Just bunch of conversation
Nothing more.
Just wordy demonstration.
What borew
That was once the weary story,
When in days of placid glory
Life seemed made Of oratory;
Nothing more.
Now we hear the grim persistence
Nothing moro
OF the cannon in the distance;
And the roar
Makes US wish that all creation
Could revert to that old station
When life seemed . grand Grafton,
Nothing moro,
Evening star., 1917-10-25

The word Socialism" Is all right for
purposes Of smart conversation. But it
frequently makes trouble when it gets
into politics.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Not a Happy Home

"Does your wife scold when you stav
out late?"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Meekton. "But onlv
for half hour or SO. If didn't 90 ont
at all she'd scold all evening"
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Economies.

Oh, times is queer, as sho's you're born.
De mischief has done took 'em.
When you has bought yoh ham an corn,
You KANT buy coal to cook 'em.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

A temporary check to the layish con-
sumption Of sugar will meet with the
approval Of many q conscientious med
teal adviser.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

No estimates have been made known
of how much Bernstorff is making it cost
the Berlin treasury to hold the Turks
in line for Germany.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

A German chancellor must expect to
work hard while in office; but his re-
sponsibilities are not likely to last long.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
SHOOTING STARS,
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Mutual Understanding.

"How are you getting on with your
French lessons?"
First rate. I'm getting so I know
what Pm talking about almost as well
as the teacher"
Evening star., 1917-10-25

Old John Barleycorn still has enough
energy left In the District Of Columbia
to get him we'll along into litigation.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

There are only two excuses for not
buying at least one liberty bond-being
broke and being without credit.
Evening star., 1917-10-25

enbaerirtion bv nail-ravab,s In advanrs: >:
Daily sunday tncIud d. 6oc Per month.
Daily. In d. cepte d, <oc per month
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 5" 40 year
Evening star., 1917-10-25

Russia is just now graphing with a
home rule problem Of extraordinary pro-
portions.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Boys Department.


% Boys School Suits-good
warm clothes in serviceable col
ors; various models; one, two and
three OF kind. Sizes for boys
from 8 to Is years of age. $6.45
each; were $3.50 and $3.50.
dozen Cotton Nightshirts: sizes 6
to 16; full cut and well made. Re-
duced to 55c each.
dozen Boys Shirts. attached collars;
sizes II. 12l2, 1872 and IA neck. Re
duced to 45c each.
A small lot of Boys Golf Caps and
Small Size Cloth Hats. Reduced to 35c
each.
Fourth floor. G street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Bathroom Fixtures
Reduced,

3 White Enameled Bath Tub Seats, 81 So
each; SOS.
2 White Enameled Bath Tub Seats, 81
each: were $500.
Bath Sprays. Acc each: were 75c.
Portable Showers, 65c each: were s1.OO.
Vibrator Spray, s3.75; was $500.
3 Nickel Safety Match Holders. &c each; were
25c.
) Nickel Sponge Holders. SOC each; were s1.c5.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Friday Sale of
Desirable Fancy Linens.

1t will be real economy for you to
purchase these now and save them
for Christmas gifts.
100 dozen Handmade Russian Lace
Doilies. with linen centers, 6-inch
round shape only.
$500 dozen; were $500.
50 Filet-of-the-Lo 20-inch Square
Centerpieces, in three different de-
signs.
Special price, 75c each.
Second floor, street.
Evening star., 1917-10-25
STRICTLY HIGH-CLASS
WORKMANSHIP

is what you can expect when
you have Pitt do the Painting,
Paperhanging or Upholstering.
Moderate charges.
Geo. Pitt Co., Inc. rS. 1aa' \! 14.n s1si"s s.:
Evening star., 1917-10-25
Notice to contestants.

All prizes in Merchandise Orders,
which will allow the winner to select
from our store the prize most desired.
All exhibits entered in whatever
class must represent the results of
actual personal efforts by the ex-
hibitors.
Judges to be selected from the
United States Department of Agri-
culture.
Exhibitors must deliver their prod
ucts to our Auditorium not later than
4 Pm. Tuesday, October 80, 1917
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-02-06
BERLIN CRITICS
ON THE BREAK

nize the situation of compulsion in
which Germany has been placed b.
her enemies will to destroy her, and
adds:
HE stubbornly adheres to the doc
Rtrlne of submarine warfare which he
adopted at the outset and has frus-
trated all the efforts of our govern
ment to maintain good relations de-
spite the submarine warfare"
The Voerwarts says that both sides
should drop the talk about morality
and adds "The Americans have it
easy in talking about the sacred laws
of humanity, which the Germans are
treading under foot. They are not
threatened in their existence; they
know nothing of the pleasures of life
in the trenches, and when they want
bread, butter, bacon, cheese, milk and
eggs they go to the next shop and
buy what they want. Under such
conditions it is easy to exalt the laws
of humanity. Americans have as
little right to make moral represen-
tations to us as portly citizen has
the right to Judge poor devil vino
comes into conflict with the laws
through dire distress"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-02-06
GERMAN EMBASSY
GOING TO NORWAY
FRANCE AND ENGLAND GuARAN-
TEE SAFE PASSAGE TO Won
BERNsToRFF
(By Associated Presa.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-One week
from today the whole corps of Ger
man officials in the United States,
including Count and Countess Won
Bernstorf, the embassy suite, and
consuls from all parts of the country,
will sail from New York to Germany.
Reservations for more than zoo
persons have been engaged on the
big Scandinavian liner Frederick VIII,
leaving New York February 13 for
Christiania. Final arrangements will
be completed today with officials OF
the company Meanwhile former
German consuls throughout the coun-
try have turned their consulates over
to caretakers,
Safe conducts have been requested
by the state department of both
Great Britain and France for pas
sage through the allied blockade and
no doubt is felt that they win be
accorded.