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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

10 the salary bonus. The matter should
Fhsve bssn made definite last year by
writing the Ply advance provision II
terms Of permanent, scale. But in one
sense It ia gratifying that thin occasion
has arisen, for it has brought forth many
expressions OF sympathy and promises
Of support and has served to .concen-
trate attention sharply upon the fact
that the clerks pay is inadequate and
that these annual bonuses, dependent
upon the mood Of Congress, are not sat
isfastory substitutes for pay increases.
II should require no extensive study
by committees or commissions to bring
about an equitable and businesslike re-
adjustment of the pay scale. Conditions
today demand increases Of at least Is per
cent permanently in all salaries below
81 900 year, 10 per cent Of salaries be-
tween 1000 and $4,000 and per cent
above that figure, perhaps with maxi
mum limit. There is equity in this scale
and it is reasonably adequate for
relief from pressing present and future
needs. 1t could be adopted by. joint
resolution before the Christmas holt
days, made applicable to all salary ap-
preparations carried by the bills Of the
present session and sessions to come,
a genuine permanent pay increase; sub
ject, of course, to repeal by later Con-
crosses, but likely to remain and intend
ed to remain fixed.
By this simple stroke of justice Con-
gress would put the government depart
ments on something like an equality
with the other great business establish
ments of the country. 1t would relieve
Uncle Sam from the reproaeh of being
one of the poorest paymasters in Amer
lea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
Unguarded Street Car Crossings.

In consequence of the absence of
crossing policeman two cars callided at
the intersection of It'll and G streets
last evening. One was knocked from
its trucks and slid over partly on its
side, several people being painfully in
jured, though, fortunately, none dan
gerously. The collision was the result
cot a misunderstanding of signals be-
tween motormen, the ears starting for
the crossing simultaneously. This is a
reversion to the old system which has
{ IN the past caused so many accidents
IN this city and which viii continue to
cause accidents as long as it is in vogue.
The use of the bell signals as a means
OF determining right ofrway at these
,peints-ss--so obviously unsafe that it is
surprising reliance is placed in it for
any part of the day. Dependence upon
the guidance of the crossing officer has
naturally caused the motormen to relax
IN their own sense of responsibility at
these points If there is a shortage of
policemen for continuous service at these
important intersections, where cars are
passing at brief intervals, watehmen
without police powers should be en-
pioyed. Only margin of few inches
saved lives in last evenings collision.
Had the ear gone over very short dis
lance farther the railroad companies
wonld have been faced today with dam
age suits involving far heavier expen-
diture than the cost, Of watchman for
several years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

Song of a Government Worker.
I saw a clerk
Go to his work
With high but furrowed brow.
He sang song;
1t wasn't long;
Just this: az Need It Now!
"Thc coal is low.
Deep lies the snow.
:. The rent is due, I vow.
They'll raise, they say,
My pay, some day.
But, oh, Need 1t Nowl
"True blue am
To Uncle Sam.
! never raise row.
| know he'll he
A friend to me.
Bot, oh, Need Him Now.
CLOUDS fill the skies,
And prices rise.
My raise they may allow
At least they'll try
By next July.
But. oh, I Need It Nowl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
w 9 oowaro & TotbropI
NswYo
Woodland Pottery Il ths
Most Distinctive Creation

-of Its kind we have seen this
Christmas Season.
II is the creation Of foreign artists
who have conc to America in order
70 pursue their work unmoiested.
With them they have brought ideas
new to America. Each piece IS
maguihcentiy hand-eolored with the
warm tones of autumn leaves. the
barks Of the trees and the greens of
the forest; the decorations embrace
floral and forestry subjects, from
which it derives its name, Wood
land"
Beautiful gifts that are entirely
new may be selected from this:
Bud Vases, s5c to Sl75.
Flower Baskets. 7sc 70 SI.7s.
Flower Bowls, $I.oe to sz.oo.
Flower Vases. 500 to $500. 4.
Jardinieres. Sis to $500.
Fern Dishes, Sis to SIS.
Hanging Wall Vases, s1.l5 to Sz.59
Fifth floor. street. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

There is a proper prejudice against
efforts to NEEDLE in anybody's family
affairs The exceptional nature of the
case, however, warrants the suggestion
that the idea of Romanoff restoration
would arouse less resentment if Nicho-
las were to get divorce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
Hi, Small Economy.

"My friend. there is really no excuse
for your not looking neat and clean"
"Sorry, mister" explained Flooding
Peter, "but I'm conserving my bit along
wit de crest o. de folks. You jes' hap
,pened to hit me on my soapless day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

When it comes to dealing of the bot
tom of the deck in the game Of diplo-
macy Lenine's followers fondly hope he
will prove match for the kaiser him
self.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
Valuable Gifts.

"Are you going to make expensive
presents this year,"
81 am. I have laid by number of
Jumps of pure anthracite. I'm going to
wrap them in tissue paper, tie them with
ribbon and hang them on the Christmas
tree"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

Originally designed as signal to de-
cency that immunity was claimed for
the helpless. the Red Cross is now made
small enough TO prevent it from serving
as a target for Prussian guns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

Statements at variance with the
facts" was the verbal camoufage for
the short and ugly word which is evil
IDENTIFY ready for action in the sugar dis
cussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

There. never was Christmas that
called for more giving than that now ap-
preaching. The. occasion is one calling
for generosity with judgment; a, hber-
atty that promotes happiness without
lending itself to any waste that may
endanger supplies needed to win the
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

The Red Cross has solved a serious
problem for people who used to have
more leisure and money than they knew
what to do with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
New Yorio-WASEiIN0 TON-Paris
MODIsH SILK HOSIERY THAT
WILL PLEASE ANY WOMAN.
The Stocks Arc compleee.

Was there ever Christmas when silk hosiery
was in greater favor with fashionable women? If
so, we fail to have record Of it. Naturally, then,
such a condition makes it among the first things
on the gift list for women. And Silk Hosiery,
though beautiful and stylish is as practical as
handkerehiefs. and just as useful.
In Silk Hosiery you are assured of the same
splendid and reliable qualities patrons have be-
come accustomed TO finding here and the prices are
most reasonable in view Of the present wholesale
Silk Hosiery in black and all piaiu1
colors for street and evening self $l.1O to
and contrasting clocks fancy embroideredl T1O m
designs, lace boot mad ankle effects; ribbed
and two-toned weaves we'll as fancy pair
stripes.- ......-...... -...-............-,.'-J
Main G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

.Berlin's committee on information
has suppressed. German publications
calling on the kaiser to end the war.
German information, like other things,
is, likely to become scarcer as it grows
more valuable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

The police census invites the atten-
fion of all interested in world demoe-
raey to the capital of the U. S. A.; a
four hundred thousand city with no
votei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Benign Variety.

"We must get rid of political pull"
eve can't" rejoined Senator Sor-
ghum Moreover, political pull may be
eminently desirable. If the honest man
Diogenes was looking for had been dis
covered, he would Immediately have
had all kinds of political pull"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
Hauling Capacity.

The passenger exclaimed, II vow
The railroads do not need me now;
They size me up for bulk or weight,
And wish that we're common freight. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

Possibly Mr.. Spreckels will admit that
he is "sore"; the more so because Of his
suspicion that the American refinery
people are all happy and contented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

The kaiser frames impractical peace
proposals with an unetuous assurance
worthy his position of pacifist in chief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

Everybody claims to be struggling to
make life easier for the ultimate con-
sumner, but nobody succeeds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
Opportunity.

Opportunity passes in the way of
every man"
"but the COMPOUNDED thing is almost in
yariably camoufaged."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

Germany once claimed Santa Claus,
but the good old gift giver and friend
to little children has been naturalized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

It did not take Congress long to set
tie down steadily in its old investigation
stride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

If Berlin attempts treaty with every
Russian faction, great many scraps of
paper will be required
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

Rugs typy the spirit of this Christmas for
giving practical and beautiful gifts that will increase and magnify
the comfort of home. &
uusite detail magnificent colorng the the oriental
weavers Persian patterns Turkish patterns Asia
Minor patterns and Chinese patterns.
WHITTALLS ANGLO PERSIAN S6x56 inches $3.50
RUGS-he worsted Will
rug, n small sizes for gifts 6xo feet
So25
Pinco1ored Windsor Rugs.
pink light blue mall
notified effects seamless and REVERSE
of shade contrasting
1886 sz5e sx6 feet $500
2lx4 inches. 500 Az feet
26x54 inches. 500 - $50.
$3.50 ox9 feet
or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
EXQUISITE GLOVE SILK
UNDERWEAR
That Has an Undeniable Christmas Charm

Most women resist the soft luxury of Glove
Silk Underwear and they to be congratulated on
their good and judgment of style and beauty
gether with comfort and wear that are unequaied.
Kayser's Glove Silk Underwear is made of pure
Italian silk especially spun and for the purpose
according to formulas that have been worked out and
proven the best.
The silk is smooth soft and rich yet strong that
it will not tear by any ordinary Each garment is
cut individually and fully and dainty made and finished
Some trimmed with embroidery and ribbons, others
plainly tailored.
TO give Kayser's Glove Silk Underwear is a subtle
compliment to the you wish to please.
The variety Of styles great that every womans
preference may be satisfied.
Special attention is called to the very large display
Of camsoles and Bodices priced from sleo to $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
FINE SUITS AT
REDUCED PRICES.

A collection of suits whose evil
dent charm and worth in no way
suggest the need of reduced
prices-yet they are greatly re-
duced.
They are suits of the utmost
character and individuality from
the worlds best designers. Plain
tailored and dressy models with
various length coats. Some
models are elaborately trimmed
with fur, and among them are
the elegant imported ones from
Bernard, Lanvin, Doucet, Drecoll
and Georgette.
$l35.0O-for suits that were
$4,000 and $4,000
$95.0eFor suits that were
$4,000 and 1880.
$75.O0-for suits that were
$1,000.
SKIRTS MAKE USEFUL GIFTS.
Skirts are so beautifully made
and in such a variety of modes
that they are suitable to every
wonan's needs, consequently in
splendid gift fitness.
Satin, Charmeuse, Panne Vel
vet, and Brocaded Satin and Silk
Fable; draped, full plated and
plain gathered, $lz.75 to SIS.
:. Sports Skirts in stylish plaids.
stripes and mixtures, $3.50 to SIS.
Third floor. street,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
COATS OF FASHION.

Handsome Coats fashioned of
wonderfully soft fabrics and rich
ly trimmed with beaver, wolf,
nutria, seal, kolinsky and opos-
sum furs; many with the deep
cape collars and muff cuffs. The
shades are delicate for evening
wear or in the dark, rich tones
for afternoon and general occa-
sions; elegantly lined with finest
silks $47.50 to $225.00.
Black Broadcloth Coats, very
specially priced, at $35.00-new
assortment in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
AFTERNOON AND
EVENING GOWNS

For the social season which is now
upon us. The luxurious elegance
and artistic effect set forth in our
present superb collection is most
gratifying to the woman in search
of something a little different.
These gowns emphasize individ-
uality and real distinction.
OF Chiffon Velvet, combina-
tions of Velvet and Georgette,
Taffeta, Charmeuse and Bro
cade. Beautifully trimmed
with tulle, silver and gold lace.
Priced from $3.50 to $4,000.
A new selection of Charming
Dance Frocks in all the pastel
tints. Cloth of Gold and Cloth of
Silver yelled in tu1le and finished
with dainty rosebud trimming.
$3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

The Fine Apparel for Women
Main door. 1itA street.
With the Charm of Distinctiveness
That Is So Highly Desired in Christmas Gifts.

Husbands brothers and fathers and mothers daughters and
tiers will be interested know about the splendid gift possibilities of
these Salons The garments the latest style and
highest quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
Gift Aprons in Wonderful Variety

From the planest and most practical sorts to
the. frlliest and most fancy There are aprons
made Of very sturdy materials or Of very sheer
aprons exceed any previous showing Round
and Square Aprons, Pocket Aprons, Sewing
Dish Aprons, Maids Aprons, Nurses Aprons.
Housewives Aprons and Bungalow Aprons
Prices range from 25c to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
Evening Silk Petticoats

tints, with deep hounces of silk laces and chifons
The styles most exclusive and there many
stunning models. $500 to $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
Bath and Lounging Robes.

Deserve to be termed the Comfy gifts on
account of the we'll known comfort which they will
afford. The assortment is very large and includes
everything that has been found desirable. Made
of exceptionally fine quality Blanket Cloth in rose
old blue, tan, pink, lavender and gray; single and
two toned co1orings with deep floral borders and
trimmed in wide satin folds. fastening with silk
frogs, cord and tassei This model is specially
priced at S675. Other Robes in Blanket and Elder
down cloths, plain colors fancy floral and conven-
tional designs. Indian Blanket patterns; all nicely
made and finished with grdes have either attached
collar or collarless neck from SIS to SOS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
The Comfortable Albatross Robes

Made in very attractive styles that will
have particular charm for women. The Kimonos
loose robe style with cord, in the most de-
srab1e empire effects, neatly finished with satin
folds. Soft and coy, and in splendid
variety of colors slo5o. Another Kimono is in the
regulation design, with sealloped edge in blue, rose
lavender and gray $3.50. Albatross Dressing
Sacques with kimono sleeves and scalloping 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
Crepe de Chine and w

Beautiful Gifts that every feminine heart des
they launder without losing particle of their
CAMiSOLEs in exquisite plain tailored effects and
those with trimmings OF fine lace, hlet lace and
ribbon rosebuds 81 to S..
BOUDolR CAPS-A very large showing OF the clev
crest new Boudor Caps OF net and lace with dainty
ribbons and flowers soc to $3.50.
RLOOMERS of crepe de chine and washable satin with
pretty ruf1e, $z75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
TRIMMED VELVET HATS.
Two Large Assortments Reduced to
$500 and $3.50 Each.

Velvet Hats black and colos, and in
styles womanoodthe girls
matued ideas of
herself Each hat individual
tractivey wings novelties pompoms and
S the opportune time o choose hat
nor.1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

Maids Uniforms and House Dresses
Gray and Black Wool Mohair Uniforms. high
or We neck, with white collar and cuffs. $500 to
$6z5; Maids Uniforms of solid blue and blue and
white striped Bingham and chambray. high and
low neck styles $3.50 to sz.9s. House Dresses in
good assortment Of plain and fancy materials
Nurses and Maids Uniforms of white cannon
cloth and percale; Housemaids' Uniforms of black
soisette, sateen and mohair. A full assortment at
satisfactory price range
4sh Satin Lingerie.
es They are Of eyn,1isite texture and shade and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
Beautiful Japanese Silk Kimono.

In graceful and distinctive styles, and the beau
tful shades for which the Japanese are SO skilled
They embroidered in variety of exquisite pat
dragon and others-worked in self colors or
shaded and blended tones. The silks are de-
lightfuly soft. Priced from 5000 to SIS.
very unusual value is offered in Japanese
Silk Kmonos in the soft shades OF light blue,
old blue, pink, lavender and. maize deliberately
hand enbroidere ed in effective colored floral designs
and made with the long Japanese flowing sleeves,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17
W.&L. Special Silk Petticoats, $2.95

value that carries quality and style at
low price; they are of taffeta and messaline
silks with rufhed founces in good variety OF
shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-17

ash Satin Lingerie.
res. They are of exquisite texture and shade al
eauty
GOWNS in flesh white and pink plain tailored
deliberately trimmed with laees, ribbons, hand l
broidery and stirring, S. to $1zSo.
ENVELOPE CHEMISES. having the bodice top
Georgette crepe or lace and trimmed with ribbon
many different modes. $z5e to so.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
~ y vi IA
'CABER|A' SHOWN
HERE TOMORROW
Feature Of Twelve Reels to Be Seen
by Bismarck People at Three
Movies Tuesday.

"Caberia," that great feature the
magazines and newspapers have been
talking about to such a great extent,
and that has been the most talked of
topic in motion picture circles, has
been secured for presentation in Bis.
marck, and will be shown at the
Grand, Orpheum and Bismarck thea
tres, Tuesday night.
The story Of "Caberia' (The Spirit
Of the Flames) opens in Catana, in
Sicily, in the third century, E. c., i'm
mediately after the close of the Punic
war. No expense was spared in the
making Of this gigantic feature, and
as result it stands alone in it's class.
One Of the big features included
in the story is an actual picture of
the eruption OF Mt Aetna, the trou-
blous volcano.
Critics who have viewed the pic
ture and criticized it claim the ac-
ton taken, the costumes, and build
ings are all true to history.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
Bv CARL THAL1I1ZER.

London, Jain. 29.-The third war
winter brings Europe to a fight with
hunger!
There is a chill in the ARA deadly
loathing of war. Statesmen Of the
belligerent nations proclaim the causes
of the war. Why discuss causes now?
In the midst of catastrophe men try
only to save. Afterward there will be
investigation-and the sinners will be
hanged. But only when passion has
cooled can the documents be impair.
TALLY examined. Then shame and pain
will perhaps subdue speech.
Meantime the war serves no object
but to ruin Europe.
Each blow dealt the enemy re.
bounds upon the assailant. England's
and Germany's mutual starvation
blockade brings neutrals to the brink
of famine. 1t costs incredible sums of
money which fatten other distant but
dangerous enemies.
Suppose England places her heel on
Germany's neck, would it not cost
England her own life? The world no
longer lies open to Britain as it did
in 1915. Then England could con-
quer four continents. Now there is
nothing left to conquer. But there are
continents to lose.
Suppose Germany, in blind fury
hold fast what her opponents fail to
wrest from her. Will not the worlds
harbors be closed to Germany, and
the future merely short respite be-
fore another war?
Why, then, do diplomatists tarry?
THEY DARE NOT ACT.
Those who reused the peoples fran
tic hatred can no longer control the
storm. The peoples still believe in
victory, the statesmen tremble with
anxiety. THEY know that victory OF
defeat are empty phrases. It IS now a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
Men Guilty for War Will
Be Hanged, Says Writer

question of life and death for all ma
lions of Europe.
The peoples long for peace, but
grief makes for passivity; starvation
engenders hatred. The technique OF
war requires Qualification of deeds OF
violence the official censorship causes
hatred to thrive in poisonous beauty.
Those peoples are kept in a trance,
convinced OF their own victory and OF
the early exhaustion OF tho enemy.
Governments dare not release their
hold on public opinion. Prayers for
peace are repressed-or punished.
But behind the scenes negotiations
are going on, CONCESSIONS being made,
goods and prisoners exchanged.
Nineteen hundred years ago Pales-
tine was occupied by the strongest
military power of that time-as Bel
gium now. The population submitted
to the foreign masters-as the i'm.
prisoned Belgians are doing. There
was a deathly quiet in the country,
but mysticism and piety flourished.
A dreamer arose who called Him
self the Son of GOd-some believed in
Him, though others did not. He
aroused a disturbance; the Romans
feared a rebellion; He was brought
before the military governor.
The people desired His death-not
understanding-and Plate dared not
defy their will. The trouble might
spread, cost him his reputation,
threaten the safety of Rome's mill
tary occupation. Therefore Jesus was
crucified.
Today the sons Of Europe are being
crucified because the masses-mis'
guided as of old-are shouting for it.
They know not what they do, and the
statesmen of Europe wash their
hands. For the statesmen know, and
they dare not deliver the victims from
their martyrs death; they dare not
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29

ly remembered for her portrayal of
Birdie" in 1.-THE Only Girl' part
which she played with much success
for two seasons including the New
York run.
Robert G. Pitkin, who is one of the
best baritones will play the role of
Hans Walther this season. Mr. Pit
kin created the role in the original
Casino theatre production.
Miss Celia Hoffman, the young
prime donna of "The Blue Paradise"
comes from the small town of Tiff
fin, Ohio, and received her musical
education at the college of music in
Cincinnati. .-a. s.-,-cs
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-01-29
DINNER IN HONOR OF
INVENTOR HAILED As
STATES GREAT ASSET

George Manikowske Of W'yadmere,
North DakOta's foremost inventive
genius, and hailed by Governor Fra
zier as one of North Dakota's great.
est assets, was guest of honor at a
brilliant dinner given at the 'McKen'
zie on Saturday evening by the chief
executive, Attorney General Hanger
and a number of members of the leg
islative assembly.
Mr., Manikowske, a native son of
North Dakota, although but rs years,
old, has a number of remarkable in.
ventions to his credit. Not the least
of these is his device for the wind