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China Dept.

ters soc each: were sI.5o.
!: Richly Decorated Green and Gold Comb
and Brush Trays French China, slightly ini-
perfect s10o each: were $500.
II Decorated China Puff Boxes and Hair Re
ceiyers, Zoe each; were 25c and 35c.
l Fancy Decorated Imported Chop Dish, 7oc;
Was S1.75.
: Dainty Decorated French China Celery
Trays, SOC each; were $1.5o.
French China Mayonnaise Bowls on plates,
zoe elch: were $l5o.
Imported China Tea and Toast Sets. SOC
each: We're S1.UO.
/ Fine Imported Decorated Cracker Jar. low
shape. S1.00; was $500.
Dainty Porcelain Sugar Bowls. 25c each;
were 6oc.
Dainty Decorated French China Teapot.
imported Dresden Pattern Syrup Jugs on
plate. 35e each; were 75c.
1 Daintily Decorated China Sugar Set, T5c
was S2.25.
i 4-pece Decorated China Bedside Set, y1.oo
Dainty Decorated China Eonbon or Olive
Dishes, 15c each: were SOC.
l Handled Decorated Japanese Celery Tray.
Toe: was S1.I5.
. Mahogany finished Serving Trays. cretonne
under glass; sizes 17x23 inches. SOC each; were
/ Handsome Ioinch Jardiniere. siightiy chip
ped. $l.25: was S2.95.
=. 7-inch Jardinieres. slightly imperfect. s5c
IL white and Gold French Chin. Side Dishes.
20c each; were 35c.
q, odd white and Gold Dinner Plates. ibe
Handsome japanese China Bread and But
ter Plates. Csc each; were Soc.
Decorated French China Bonbon Basket. s5c:
was S1.25.
9 Decorated China whip Cream Bowls on
plate. with ladle. soc each: were el.o0,
Imported Decorated China Beuiilon Cups
and Saucers 15c each; were S5c.
Fifth door. street
Evening star., 1917-03-15

the submarine campaign forty eight
British vessels were sunk, while during
the second fortnight only twenty-nine
were sunk. 1t is Furthermore declared
that ships have not been held in port,
and that new ships have been launched
to take the places of some of those de-
stroyed.
It would be probably the wisest
course for Germany to pursue to ac-
knowledge the futility of this method
Of warfare, at least to tho extent of
Withdrawing the fight against neutral
shipping. The piratical declaration of
January % announcing unrestricted
submarine activity with the destruction
at sight of all shipping within zone
of unheard-of dimensions has put Ger
many in an indefensible position. and
has made war with the United States
almost inevitable. If there is any con-
ceivable advantage in war with the
United States Germany has put herself
in the way of securing it. If there is
anything to he gained by avoiding war
with the United States Germany should
abandon a course which, failing of its
initial purpose, heads straight for con-
flict with the greatest neutral nation.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
johnson Of California.

| The most interesting politician on the
Pacific slope will take the oath as a
member of the Senate when that body
convenes with the House next month.
Washington is the place for this man,
for two reasons: % His election to the
Senate is still topic of discussion in
national political circles and he is the best
prepared to state hissown case at any
time challenged; and (2l bull moosery
in certain form still exists, and he is
rated. although chosen for the Senate as
q republican, as in some things bull
mooser.
Senator Johnson-as lie will soon be-
represents an aggressive spirit in poll
tics. Even those who differ with him
and have opposed him concede his fight
ing power. He is an able man, and al
ways on the firing line. Whatever the
cause of the defeat of Mr.. Hughes in
California. there can be no question of
the fact that sentiment III the state was
overwhelmingly in favor of Gov. John
son for senator. His majority approach
ed three hundred thousand-a record.
What changes have taken place in
Senator Johnson's bull moosery since
1912 is not known. When the party was
organized he was in fullest sympathy
with its frankest pronouncements. He
went as far as Mr.. Roosevelt did, and
became the latter's running mate on the
bull moose national ticket that year
But many of those who supported that
ticket have since modified their protest,
and not only returned to the republican
party but accepted all of its present
tenets. They supported Mr.. Hughes last
year in thorough agreement with the
platform on which he was standing
1t seems to be understood that Sena-
tor Johnson will enter the republican
caucus and act with that party in the
Senate. The republican leadership viii,
be progressive to meet the new times
not radically so by any means, but suf-
ticiently SO to silence criticism about
standpattery or reaction. The times are
so new, and have brought so many new
questions, and new phases of old ques-
tions, that all parties are perforee pro
gressive. in the sense of meeting press
ing obligations. Going ahead is not only
the law of life. but just now the only
course which any party hoping to In
fluence events can possibly pursue.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
11th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Tariff Commission.

Tho personnel of the tariff commits
sion, just announced, explains the Presi
dents delay. he had difficulty in dnd
ing men. OF those upon whom he final
~ settled Prof. Taussig of Massachu
setts is the best known in connection
with the tariff subject; but even he is
but little known in either the business
or the political world. He is elassed as
n free trader. and has formed his views
IN his library. Whether he will change
them after dip into Office is ques-
ton. Mr.. Wilson's library conclusions
and deIiverances have frequently been
reversed since he took office, and Prof
Taussig may follow suit Certain it is
that, in part owing to the war, he will
find the tariff today a different propo-
sition from that he studied in the aca-
demic shades of Harvard
Tho republican leaders are justified
IN their criticism of the commission
from the political standpoint. 1t is a
little of everything hut straight repub-
licanism. Robust protection finds no
comfort in that quarter.
The commissions work cannot. OF
course, be cut out until after the Senate
las confirmed the nominations: and
how rapidly the work will be prosecuted
after Inauguration viii depend. An
early visit to Europe will be impossible,
and even investigations at home will not
be easily made at this time.
On the face of things the commission
looks formidable-bears the appearance
of permanency. Prof. Taussig has been
designated for term of twelve years
But Congress may at any time abolish
the commission. or starve it to death by
withholding appropriations for its sup
port. Should protection in the near
future achieve a pronounced triumph,
and come into influence again with Con
sTess as whole, il would not he sur
prising to see this body of statisticians
lose out. Its Investigations and observa-
tions would count for little i'll q revision
of the tariff on protection lines. A Con
gress engaged on that work would seek
material elsewhere.
The present Congress is hobbied so
far as thorough tariff legislation is con
eerned. The House. so evenly divided.
is no field for such battle; and all
revenue measures must originate in the
House. The Senate. with a democratic
majority of twelve, is proof against an
effective protection measure.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
A Bipartisan House.

The proposed bipartisan organization
Of the House is so novel, it should be
examined with great care and from
every angle.
The proposition grows out of foreign
affairs. With Europe i'll flames, and the
! flames licking this way. it is suggested
| that party lines with US should disap-
pear in the House, and measurably in
| the country, and everybody join hands
in the country's behalf. The suggestion
has it's attractive and appealing fea-
lures.
There are, however, domestic affairs
TO be considered; and as to them par
tisanship cannot be easily, if at all,
brushed aside
If the House is organized on biparti-
san lines, the action will last through
the Congress, and all legislation. both
foreign and domestic, will bear the
stamp Of it. Would this be advisable +?
One might almost ask, Would it not be
injnrious' As. with us, party govern
ment is essential. and as it is certain
to survive the war, whether We are
drawn into the struggle or not, one won
ders if it should be suspended even for
the briefest period.
So far as the war is concerned, Con
gress will control our attitude as to that.
If war is declared it must be by Con-
gress; and Congress declaring war
could be relied upon to give the govern
ment every support in the conduct of
hostilities. A democratic House would
go no further than republican House
in that respect. Either would go the
limit. MIR. Clark as Speaker. with the
or Mr.. Mann as Speaker, with repub-
licans in those places, would exert him
self to secure the best results for the
safety and reputation of America.
But, as already stated, the war Ques-
tion is not the only question associable
with Congress; and several of the other
questions partake Of our political di-
visions. The present Congress must take
them up, and. of course. act on them, if
at all. i'll the spirit OF party. The tariff.
for an instance. could not be disposed Of
on bipartisan or non-partisan lines; and
raising revenue in large sums is one OF
the most important problems of the
hour. Our present revenue arrange
ments are patchwork, and open to OBJ
lection on the score of both classism and
sectionalism. We are Soaking the
rich" in undisguised fashion, and op-
Grating ON free list openly antago-
nistie to deserving American industries.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Misses Department.

Brown Velvet Afternoon Dress. size
IS years. $12.75; was $3.50.
Charmeuse Afternoon or Street
Dresses. navy blue and taupe colors
some embroidered: sizes Is and Is
years. $l2.75 each; were $500.
Black and White Checked Dress
crepe de chine collar and cuffs; size 6
years. $1,000; was $500.
Misses Suits in navy blue, black,
brown and Burgundy: sizes Is, II and
IS years; the remainder of winter stock
but particularly good models. $1,000
each; were s25.00 and $3.50.
3 Velour Cheviot Coats, loose fare
style withS large pockets: navy blue,
brown and mixtures; sizes 1S and is
years. $12.75 each; were $3.50.
1 Novelty Cloth Motor Coat, mustard
color. large convertible collar; very
smart model; size IS years. S19.75, was
$3.50.
A lot of Sample MILDLY Blouses, novel
ty styles, with colored collars and cuffs
sizes II years to AZ bust Offered at
about half the regular price. 75c each,
Third floor G street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
The Turkish Retreat.

The pursuit of the Turks up the Tigris
valley by the British under Gen Maude
continues without abatement, while the
Russians keep coming on from the east
with little or no resistance. The British
are now thirty miles above Bagdad,
while the Russians have taken Herman
shah in Persia, progress of more than
q hundred miles in ten days. remark
able advance considering the country
through which they are proceeding. The
Turkish official reports state that stand
has been made between Bagdad and
Samara, but it is doubtful if stubborn
resistance to the British onset will be
made there, as much more delay in the
retreat Of the Turkish army up the
Tigris toward Mosul may bring the Rus
SLAMS squarely on its flank, which, with
the desert of Ell Jezireh, or "The Island"
on the west. will put the Moslem troops
in the gravest peril of annihilation or
capture. Continued retreat up the
Tigris is apparently the only safe
course. This retreat may not be contin-
uously possible if the Russian armies on
the Caucasus front and in the region of
Lake Van get under headway. Already
reports come of renewed activity on the
Caucasus line.
Intimations are conveyed by some of
the dispatches that Germany has prac-
tically abandoned Turkey, particularly
in the Asian campaign. This is con-
ceivable inasmuch as there is now little
| or NO hope Of a successful movement
against the Russian and British commu-
nications in that region. The utmost
that the Turkish army can do now for
the cause Of the central powets ID 10
hold large force Of British and Rus
Evening star., 1917-03-15

slams in that part Of the world that
might be used effectively on other
fronts. Constantinople is still a long
way off, and at the most rapid progress
it could not be reached by conquer
ing army with the best of fortune with
in three or four months, perhaps half q
year. BY that time the fortunes Of the
war may be settled on other lines. 1t
is undoubtedly good strategy to keep the
British and Russians busy. even though
the Turks may eventually be destroyed
or beaten into subjection.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
A Wise Course Open to Germany

1ntimations come from Berlin that
Count Won Bernstorff is exerting his in
fiuence to induce the German govern
ment 70 modify its proclamation of IN
restricted submarine warfare in order
TO avert q conflict between Germany
and the United States. He is quoted as
having said since his arrival that tho
sinking of an American ship by a Ger
man submarine would precipitate war
with this country. Presumably he
knows much more about the temper of
the American people and the disposi-
lion of the American government than
the advocates Of "frightfulncssr who
are apparently debating the German
policy. without regard to what may be
The result on the United States.
a modification of the German sub
marine program is not inconccivable.
Unles. Germany wants to bring the
United States into the war for some
reason not easily fathomed, there is no
conceivable gain in the continuation OF
policy which can have no other eff
feet. When it was launched the new
submarine campaign was justified by
Germany on the ground that it was a
legitimate weapon to bring England to
terms, and that it would have the effect
OF forcing England at least to abate the
blockade Of German ports within thirty
days through the starvation of the Eng
Esh people. The submarine blockade has
now continued for six weeks, and Eng.
| land is stin going on, with doubtless
diminished but still sufficient food sup
ply, with little likelihood Of being
brought to anything close to terms OF
compromise or concession by the effects
Of the ruthless maritime policy. The
effectiveness of the submarine has plain
~ diminished. 1t Is authoritatively
stated that the losses of the British mer-
camille marine are being steadily re.
duced. During the first two weeks Of
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Suit Department.

Stylish vigeroIe Gahardine Suits, semi-ft
TED coats with deep box plaits from waist line:
full skirts with deep yoke and plaits mt sides.
The colors seal brown and black. Sizes 81
and IS. Sl9.1J each: were $3.50.
l Navy Blue Wool Velour Suit. three-quar-
ter-length coat, trimmed with deep seal collar
and cuffs: full skirt with yoke at sides. Size
Az. S19.15; was 5000.
! Navy Blue Wool Velour Suit. plain tailored
style with of stitching; full skirt with
gathers. In back and inset flaits at sides;
size 3s. S29.I5: $500.
1 Purple yigerole Gubardine Suit. tailored
and lined with purple satin: skirt gathered
across back TO deep yoke; size Az. s2915;
$4,000.
/ Navy Blue Wool Velour Suit, semi-itted
long coat. finished at seams with hand
made crows feet: very full skirt with gath
cred hack and detachable belt; size 421:. s29 70;
was $1,000.
Third floor. G street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Friday Sale Of
Wizard Mop and Polish
A $500 Value for $1.25.

Consisting OF
/ Sl.O0 Wizard Triangle Polish Mop.
Sl.00 Quart Can Wizard Polish.
Total value $500. 81 d
This is the Wizard Triangle Polish
Mop with adjustable handle that has
proven SO desirable for all floor
cleaning purposes; the polish SUIT
able for floors and the finest furni-
ture.
The price of Sl.25 will hold good
only on Friday.
Fifth floor. street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Sweater Department.

White and BIack Striped Brushed Woo
Sweater. convertible collar; size 40. S1o.I5
was S12.75.
1 White Knit Sweater. with cardinal trim
mings: size 40. $50; was $1,000.
Green Brushed Wool Sweaters. convertible
collar and belted back: sizes Il and ~. S7.5t
each; $3.50.
/ Copenhagen Blue Brushed Wool Sweate,
with white trimmings; size 40 S6.I5; wat
ss.75.
Gold Fiber silk Sweaters. roll collar and
belt back: sizes 40, AZ and "A. $500 each;
were S6.7J.
3 Gold Fiber Silk Sweaters, We neck belted
back; sizes 42 and Il. $40 each; were $500.
Third floor, C street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Waist Department.

Attractive Semi-Dress Blouses of
Georgette Crepe, Crepe de Chine, Lace
and Chiffon. in Il variety of good models
that have become slightly soiled from
handling and display.
S3.95 each-were S5.75.
A few Taffeta and China Silk Blouses
with long sleeves and fat collars, and
Il few China Silk Blouses. in plain tai
lored effects OF nile green and flesh.
S2.95 each-were $3.50 and S5.75.
Ff.35 each-were S2.95.
\ lot of Cotton Wolfe Waists, tucked
and trimmed with lace; long sleeves
and fiat collars.
1895 each-were $500.
$2.25 each-were Sass and 1926
S1.a5 each-were S2.9J.
$3.50 each-were s2.25 and $3.50.
$l.00 each-were S2.25
40 White Wash Waists taken from
regular stock; slightly soiled and
mussed.
Csc each-were S1.00.
Third floor. street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Housefurnishing Dept.

1 Electric Percoiator. nickel ea brsss. ss.0o:
i Alcohol Percolator. $3.50: was $500.
Nickel Serving Tray. $500: was $3.50.
Fancy Serving Tray, 3l.0o; vas $500.
/ stepiadder Chair S1.50: was 900.
1 Oak Commode, 80; was t4.00.
Ironing Board on Stand, q. 90: wac 300.
Aft. Table with drawer, e260: WAS t5.2S.
500. M
i Gss stovc Oven. q co. was $50.
/ Sewing Table. soc: was ei.2S.
Wooden Salt Box. Sc; wns 1Sc.
Bed Rest, 75c was S1.5 ~.
s Aluminium Preserving Kettles. 30e each;
were SOC. ,... 500, -.-.
White Flour Cans, S5c each: wese S5c.
Aluminium Teapots. el.2s each; wsrs s2.i5.
Aluminium Teapot 90c: was Gl.o0. .5:
Dustless Floor Mops. SOC each: were 7Bc
l4-inch Floor Mops. el.00 each; were 600
Those articles are tlightiy sciled, shopweru
Fifth deor, street. ..,...,.,..-.
or defAee6. stst.tls s..siil
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Upholstery Dept.

A large assortment of remnant
lengths has accumulated from the
early spring sales of
Cretonnes, Curtain Materials,
Nets, Scrims, Muslins, Silka-
lines and various Upholstery
and Drapery Fabrics.
So suitable for bags. fancy work,
covering of boxes, chair seats, cur
tains, etc. To dispose of them quick
ly We offer them a to u less than
former prices.
Fourth floor, G street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Caution.

care you in favor of peace at any
price?'
"What's the use of discussing it," in
quired Senator Sorghum. Before /
give any thought to such transaction,
you'll have to show me a responsible
party who wants to make such deal
and who is competent to guarantee the
goods"
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Corset Department.

pairs Madame Irene and raraipe Corsets
coutil. medium bust and long hip: sizes "a and
81. $3.50 pair: wero $3.50 and $3.50.
pairs Modart Front-lnced Corsets, wifi
medium hrst and long skirt. pink brocbe
or white coutil; sizes :3 and so. $3.50 pair
were $3.50.
pairs p. n. and ". & L. Corsstx, pink ant
white coutil, medium bust and hip. soc pair
wore Si.00.
hip Connners Of pink ooutiI and elastic
5oc each, were e1.00.
|. Third door. Eleventh strsst,
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Boys Department.

A small lot OF Boys Medium
weight Suits. all sizes except IS, IA,
Is. Good-looking all-wool gray, tan
and brown mixtures.
Reduced to S4.75 each.
u. Boys Blue Serge Suits. all
worsted and fast color; sizes I, 8, 9,
II, IA, 10, II and Is years only.
Reduced to $4.75 each.
, Boys Juvenile Overeoats; dark
blue color; sizes 2Ts and 3 years.
Reduced to S1.95 each.
II Novelty Style Suits for small
boys; woolen fabrics and velvet !;
sizes 8. 4, ), . and 7.
Reduced to S195 each.
Third floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
The Ultimate Consumer.


Old Mother Hubbard, she went to the
cupboard
With natural sense of alarm.
"The times" quoth the lady, care grow.
ing quite shady.
High prices rob life Of its charm.
But poor little Fido will cut such dido
Unless he is properly fedl
Fathers late for his dinner-unpunc-
tual sinnerl
I'll give it to Fido instead
Old Father Hubbard, he went to the
cupboard
In quest Of frugal repast.
He very near tainted. The china, hand
painted,
Was empty from first unto 4ast.
The cook and the slavey had taken the
gravy
And other home pets had their fun.
They'd cleaned up tho cottage Of meat
and Of pettage
And so poor old Father got none.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Dress Department.

1 Navy Blue Serge and Georgette
Com bination Dress; size SO.
$19.75--was $500.
Dainty Dance Dresses of taffeta
silk. in light blue and peach shades,
with bodices of lace or tulle; sizes 36
and 3S: slightly mussed.
$1,000 each-were s1s.75 and $500.
Net and Lace Dresses. in color com :
binat ations: soiled; size IS.
$1,000 each-were S1e.T5 and $500
Third door, 6 street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15

l Natu1l-coor Reed Carriage. turn-tabie gear
s2l 80: was $500.
Natural-coIor Reed Carriage, turr-txble
gear: sanitary cushions. so4 rs: was 5000.
1 Pack Horse. $3.50: was $1,000.
1 White See-Saw, S. 90: was $1,000.
ChiIdren's Home Playground Slide. S3.s5;
was 500.
Children's Play Cars, s5c each; were $3.50.
Fourth floor, street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15

Germany has at least done away with
the need of inficting on submarine
commanders perfunctory punishment
Tor purposes of publication.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Muslin Underwear Dept.

Fine Nainsook Envelope Chemses. trimmed
with dainty lace or embroidery, beading and
ribbon. sjc each; S1.00.
Extra Size Short Cambria Petticoats. tucked
and finished with ruffle. Acc each; were Toe.
pairs Crepe Drawers, trimmed with lace.
beading and ribbon. 3Jc each; were 15c.
Cambria Corset Covers. fitted style. trim
med with fine lace, beading and ribbon. 35c
each; were J0c.
Third floor, L street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Infants Department.

ChiIdren's White Pique Dresses. square
neck and short sleeves, with scalloped edge
sizes 3 and years. $500 each; were S3.a5.
4 Children's White Lawn Dresses, long waist
effect, trimmed with embroidery and tuckr,
beading and ribbon: sizes and . years. ST."
each Were S2.I3
Chidren's White Lawn Dresses. tucked and
trimmed with embroidery; sizes 1 and = years.
15c each: We're $1.l0-
pairs CiiIdren's White Madras Rompers.
neatly finished with featherstitching; size
years. 50c pair; were s1.O0.
: Childrens White Cambria Nightgowns. low
neck style. trimmed with lace and ribbon;
sizes II and 1G years. 35c each; were SOC.
Third floor street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Relief in Sight.

prohibition will put you out of EN-.
ployment."
"For awhile" admitted the bartender.
"But I'll appreciate the rest. I won't
have to stand here by the hour and pre-
tend rm being entertained by lot Of
offhand alcoholic comedy"
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Mems Furnishing Dept.

dozen pairs Mems Fancy Colored
Silk Socks, seamless; there are two
toned colors, stripes, circular lined
effects; discontinued patterns: sizes
IeH and a few pairs liz. 55c pair, 3
for $1.00; were SOC pair.
Is Suits Mems White and Colored
Madras Pajamas. We neck. large size.
SI.l5 suit; were S1.50 and $500.
Main floor, t street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Skirt Department.

90 Sport and Street Skirts, in tile most at
tractive spring models. mostly with patch pock-
cts and detached belts. The materials include
navy blue serge, fancy stripes. mixtures and
, rose corduroy. Sizes "A to 26 only. Special
| price, S3.9J each.
| Third floor. q street.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Reeklessness.

The man who likes to rock the boat
Was once the worst Of all afloat.
A fercer terror now is seen
The one who steers the submarine.
Evening star., 1917-03-15

The man who wants to be a passenger
workers or employers. But his neu-
trality is proving of no particular ad-
vantage.
Evening star., 1917-03-15

At present the man VINO thinks every
street ear should guarantee the pas
senger comfortable seat and an arrival
on schedule time is not making much
effort to impress his Utopian theories.
Evening star., 1917-03-15
Rug Department.

6 36x63-inch Art Loom Wilton Rugs,
plain colors, with dainty shaded bor-
ders
5000 each-were $3.50.
5 27x54-inch Art Loom Wilton Rugs.
excellent plain colors.
500 each--were $500.
! ox12-ft French Chenille Rug, rose
colored center, with shaded border:
imperfect.
S30.00-was $500.
9xl2-ft. French Chenille Rug,
gray with black border: imperfect.
S30.O0-was $500.
Fifth floor, street.