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The Washington times., 1917-07-25

Mrs. Samuel H. Vandergrift, OF this
city who, with Mr.. Vandergrift, Is
passing the summer at Long Rocks,
Clayton, n. Y, is spending several
days at the Plaza Hotel in New York.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25
80. 3. J11oses 8 Sons
= ono 1ltb Sts..
Drapery Department

few July sharply reduced the prices on all
remaining Merchandise in this department
suggest selection
The Washington times., 1917-07-25
White Tar Mothproof Bags
Peerless Lawn Swings

-Four passenger swings full boted CONSTRUCTION Red painted frame vii
color carriage.
special swing $500 each
The Washington times., 1917-07-25

Miss Katherine Efnnger, who has
been seriously i'll, is convalescing at
the home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Frederick Efnnser.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25

Jonkheer and Nine. A. WI TJarda
van Starkenborgh-stachouwer. of the
Netherlands legation, who have
house at Edkemoor. Nd, for the sum
ner, will 70 TO the Adirondacks early
in August to remain until October.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25
GraAans To Leave city.

Assistant Attorney General Sam
uel J. Graham, Mrs. Graham. and Miss
Mary Carter Graham will leave
Warrington August for an extended
stay In the mountains.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick d. Nc
Kenney will leave Washington to-
morrow for Spring Lake, N, J., where
they viii remain q fortnight They
VIII make the trip by motor.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25

EusebIo Axphiazu, private secre
tary. to President Menocal OF Cub
and Mrs. A&phiazu have gone to New
port. where they are stopping a
the New cliffs Hotel
The Washington times., 1917-07-25

Brig. Gen. H. Il C. TDunvoody. o.
s. A, retired. Is spending several
days at the Astor Hotel in New York.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25

William Littauer, who Is passing
the summer at Mt. Morris, N. Y,
Is spending several days at the Bit
more Hotel.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25

Congressman and Mrs Fred Brit
ten will leave Washington next week
for Chicago.
The Washington times., 1917-07-25

Miss Eugene voinot, Of Annapolis.
Is visiting Miss Reeves Harris. daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Archibald Livingston Par
sons, at her home in Chevy Chase.
Miss Harris cousin. Miss Marjory
Parsons, OF Webster, Mass win ar
rive in town on August ? to be her
guest for q time.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

equitable basis of exclusive District
maintenance - the rates for service
should be reduced to the point of cost.
Water should certainly not be sold to
the District people at profit, when that
profit consists in the surplus Of revenue
after paying for the cost Of supplying the
government free. If justice prevails the
government will share equally with the
District in the cost of maintenance and
extensions. If justice will not go that
far, the government should through
legislative enactment authorize the
Commissioners to reduce the rate to the
point of actual cost Of supply. The
cost Of improvements and extensions
should be paid for out of general funds,
not out of the water rates.
This spectacle Of the District water
consumers paying $50, 900 into the Treas
ury of the United States as profit to
the government for running the water
system should bring the matter to u
head. The Commissioners in their next
recommendations to Congress should
present the case SO strongly that the
inequity may not be evaded.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
The New York Collectorship.

Will the Office of collector of the port
Of New York figure in the mayoralty
eampaign' And, if SO, on which side,
and to what extent?
There is no expectation that the Pres
ident will delay acceptance Of Dudley
Field Malone's resignation, or the ap-
pointment Of new collector, until after
the mayoralty election. That would be
construed as a confession of great en-
bax1assment and timidity. Early action
II looked for.
IF the appointee is Mitchell man, the
appointment will range the President
with the Mitchelites and against the
democratic ticket. If the appointee is
Mitchell, the President will be
claimed as a supporter of Tammany. He
hkss Mr.. Mitchell and abhors Tammany,
II neutral man is appointed, thereby
taking the Office out of the mayoralty
equation, the President will ,disappoint
his friends, and surprise both sides.
This ofnce has had to do with big poll
des and big political results. Gossip at
the time had it that it occasioned the
break between Gen. Grant and Charles
4. Dana; that the latter sought the
ylaes. and being refused turned against
- man he had long admired.
Chester A. Arthur while filing the
plaes mads himself Q power in New
Evening star., 1917-09-11

York politics, and with its aid rose to
the vice presidency. The death Of his
chief q few months later advanced him
to the presidency.
1t was over an appointment to the
New York collectorship that President
Garfield and Senator Conkling fell out,
resulting in the retirement Of the latter
from Office and politics. The upheaval
occasioned by the row was felt in the
state for years, and had much to do with
the rise of Grover Cleveland. The
Conkling men in New York in 1884 were
cold toward the candidacy Of Mr.. Blaine,
who as Secretary Of State under Gar
field, had, they thought, engineered Mr..
Conkling's downfall.
Mr.. Taft was urged to make William
Loeb, jr., member of his cabinet, but,
instead, appointed him to the New York
collectorship, and Mr.. Loeb made repu-
tation in the Office.
Mr.. Malone, personal friend and
favorite of Mr.. Wilson, has served ac-
ceptably in the office, and at the time
of his appointment was thought to be
the Presidents choice for the party's
state leader in the near future. What
effect on his future this resignation may
have is the subject of some interesting
speculation.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
German Indignation and Reform.

Expressions of rage in the German
papers at the Presidents note are re-
produced by cable. The tenor of them
is ave may need and earnestly desire
characterization, but you must not tell us
So" The fact that they are acknowledge
ing a desire for a voice in the govern
ment of Germany is most hopeful sign
We can stand the abuse for having
broached the subject if only the result
comes. Resentment at having the fault
pointed out by an outsider will not
permanently prevent the German people
from demanding their rights Not even
the ultra conservative party, which de-
clares that the slightest reform must
not be introduced under foreign pres
sure. can permanently stem the tide
when once it begins to rise. Indeed, the
outbreak of denunciation of the Wilson
note is in itself factor for Fastening
the day of reorganization in Germany.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Now for Conference.

Congress gave four months to the
revenue problem The time may seem
long. but it is to be remembered that
the problem at the close was not the
much larger sum had developed. The
change required discussion and arrange
ment. and it devolved upon the Senate
to do the work
When Congress met in April declara-
tion of war was practically certain; and
of course war meant provisions for con-
Quoting hostilities. But as to how much
money would be required to inaugurate
hostilities there was only a cloudy
guess.
As all revenue measures must orig
mate in the House, this measure had its
first consideration there; and. as at that
time so much was guesswork. the House
guessed wrong. Not only did the gov
ernment need more money than was
popularity supposed, but the sources OF
supply had not been we'll appraised.
Hence the defective measure prepared
by the ways and means committee and
passed by the House.
The Senate, with larger and later in
formation, has amended the House bill,
both as respects the sum total and de-
tails. The amended bill carries half a
billion dollars more than the House bill
and for that matter seven hundred mil
hons more than the amount originally
proposed by the finance committee after
an examination of the House bill While
occupied with the matter. the Senate, in
obedience to a request from the Treas
ury Department, was obliged to revise
the figures of its own committee.
Interest centers now in the confer
ence. How long will it last' What will
come out of it? The House will not
make stand for its bill. That has
gone definitely to limbo The House
perforce must accept the latest an
nouneed needs of the government, and
assist in providing for them. A contest
however, may be made on some features
of the Senate's assessments, and thus
time be consumed.
Not improbably, there are things for
trading purposes in the bill as now
shaped. Such a maneuver is not un-
known in the legislative world. But
however that, and whatever the result,
may be, it is assured that we shall get
bill raising record amount of revenue,
and tapping sources of supply-some
new, some old-in enormous sums.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Sweden's Preliminary Explanation

The Swedish foreign Office issues q
statement which discloses the line of ex-
PLANTATION and action to be taken later
when the full facts of the Buenos Aires
incident are brought officially to the
hand of the government at Stockholm.
Sweden admits that its services have
been utilized by Germany, as by the
United States in some instances; ex-
plains that at the request of Great
Britain the transmission of telegrams
between Germany and North America
through Sweden was suspended two years
ago, but that in the absence of request
there had been no interruption of this
service for Germany in Argentina. As
to whether the notes cited as constitut-
ing an offense were transmitted with the
knowledge of the Swedish envoy in
point of their nature and language the
foreign office is not informed. 1t will
at once proceed to ascertain. 1t will
ask Germany for an explanation, if it be
found that any misuse of the Swedish
confidential cables has occurred The
most important sentence in the state
ment is the following: Sweden will
also, without regard to any reference
made to her, take measures to prevent
any repetition of the incident" This
probably means that Sweden will see
that the ENJOYS of that government do
not hereafter serve as means of com
municating German war orders and in
suits at the expense of the officials of
neutral states. But will Sweden continue
to serve as medium of communication
at all' There is an intimation that if
the United States protests it will cease
the service altogether. Evidently some
body is in for hard jolt at the hands
of the Stockholm government. which is
plainly not disposed just now to give
offense to the United States. when so
much depends upon the good will of this
government.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
What the Fall Blouses Offer
in Modes and Materials.

Georgette Crepe will continue to be
accepted blouses for dressy and dis
tinctive wearers-beautifully beaded
and braided designs form an elegant
trimming in all suit shades. $5.75 to
$23.75.
Crepe de Chine Blouses are as
varied as they are pretty-tucked, hem
stitched, frilled and embroidered, IS to
S6.75.
Striped and Plaid Silk Blouses in
pretty colored combinations; tailored
and semi tailored, many of them show
ing a decided military tendency, $500
to $6.75.
Tailored Shirts for horseback rid
ing, with tailored bands to be worn as
stocks; of striped and cross-barred
dimity, $3.50 and $2.95.
Cotton Wolfe and Handkerchief
Linen Blouses, with many and varied
trimmings, SIPS to $11.50.
Third floor. G street.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Russia's Gravest Crisis.

Russia passes from one dark phase
into another. Scarcely has one problem
been adjusted before a fresh one de
velops. Now it is korniloff's revolt
against the authority of the government,
on the death penalty issue. kerensky,
who has at no time lacked in decision,
has deposed the rebellious military chief
and named 4 successor and has declared
martial law at the capital. just at pres
ent Russia trembles in the balance of
civil war.
The great pity of it all is that with
proper concentration of effort in the
great war Russia might be the deciding
factor She has had at least four OPP
portunities to strike a decisive blow
against the central powers. She has
failed in each, failed perhaps through
treaehery at the capital or in the ranks,
or through incompetence of leadership
of supply. Whatever the cause the
spectacle has been repeatedly presented
of Russia rising to the point of deliver
iuS d DlON SiillCitIll " u QSi lLt
rogant spirit of the Teutons and then
collapsing.
Six months ago Russia revolted
against the rule of the ear. suddenly
and with a swift success that amazed
the world, and that left Russia herself
breathless with surprise at the ease of
liberation. Followed then the inevitable
complexities of conflicting desires and
theories of government; followed the
riot of freed public opinion; followed
reactions and military Generalization as
soldiers found themselves vested with
actual political equality with their COM
manders. 1t is really surprising that
Russia has not been thrown into chaos
during these six months.
During all these troubles there has
been certain clearly defined effort on
the part of few men of strength and
ability and honesty of purpose to work
out form of government. Russia has
been most fortunate in the possession
of these men. Now there is confusion
again, and the strong men are at odds.
If they fall out hopelessly Russia is
indeed in for a terrible experience and
Germany must necessarily profit by the
opportunity to extend her holdings, safe
guard her own frontiers against inva-
sion, secure rich harvest lands and per-
haps destroy the fighting power of Rus
sia for long time to come
The prayers of the world that is not
dominated by German influence are to-
day raised for the rescue of Russia from
the present crisis.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
The Water System.

There are two essential wrongs in the
present situation in the District of Co.
lumbia with respect to the supply Of
water to the community. First is that
the people are paying for the govern
ment's water supply and second that
they are paying out of the current
revenues Of the service for all perma-
nent improvements. Primarily there
should be a partnership in the main
tenance, extending to the cost as well
as the use. But the partnership has
been one-sided, the government con-
trolling the system, debating the man
ner and extent Of improvements and ex-
tensions, and calling upon the local con-
sumers to pay for all the betterments.
And now, with fixed limit to the
amount that may be expended on i'm
provements and extensions, the result is
that the people are paying for more
than the service costs and are turning
back into the federal Treasury a sum
equal, it is computed, to interest at 711
per cent on the governments investment.
Thus by exacting rate for service
higher than the service costs, refusing
to pay anything itself on the water
account and putting limit upon the e1-
tensions, the government is not only
getting its water free, but is making the
District water users pay 1t very high
interest rate on the plant. A very good
bit Of business for tho United States, but
rather bad arrangement for tho Dis
trict Of Columbia.
II the United States win not Let more
be spent for extensions-on tho old In
Evening star., 1917-09-11
SWEATERS.

Every woman nearly is wearing
them, and certainly all admire them.
Sweaters for sports, Sweaters for
warmth, Sweaters for school wear.
Brushed Wool Sweaters with large
collars, and some with the small con-
vertible collar and sash or belted back,
in the newest shades of violet, tobacco,
emerald, French gray and brass.
$5.75 to $1O.75.
Shetland Wool Sweaters, light as a
feather, warm as toast. In plain and
combination colors of rose, blue,
maroon, with white collar, cuffs and
pockets of brushed wool; also Slip-overs
in pink, blue and contrasting colors.
$500 to $7.95
The New Fiber Silk Sweaters, in
proper shades,
$S.75 to $1O.95.
Third door. street
Evening star., 1917-09-11
The Suits That Fashion
Approves and That Women
Are Anxious to Wear.

Another season Of greatest diversity
in styles is here. Plain Tailored Suits
without a single ornamental touch are
in the height of smartness. Suits with
distinctly correct military bearing and
a dignity that is unsurpassed: Some
suits have generous collars that hug
around the neck very closely and warm
". They are of serge, gabardine, pop
lin, wool velour, honespuns and silver
tone. Rich shades are largely used,
deep, dark, subdued tones. Our first as
sortments are priced from $500 to
$500.
Third floor street.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Silk Breakfast Coats
New and Beautiful
Garments for Women.

What could be more suggestive of feminine
charm and beauty than garment of SHIN
mcring soft chiffon taffeta, delightfully."- shir
red and finished with collar, two pockets and
belt, and in the very daintiest shades of peach
pink, light blue, turquoise blue, orchid and
rose?
They are perfectly adorable in style and
colorings, and make woman appear at her
best for the early morning meal, and for wear
before noon. They are priced at $500 each.
door,
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Books of Spiritualistic
Import.

Jap Heron, $l.50.
A novel written from the Ouija
Board, with an introduction on the
manner in which the book was writ
ten.
The alleged author is Mark
Twain, who writes from the other
side of life.
Spirit Intercourse; Its Theory and
Practice, s1.50.
By J. H. Mckenzie. Nine chap
ters and 2o5 pages filled with inter
esting matter on the above subject.
Letters from Harry and Helen, S1.50.
Written down by Mary Blount
White. A collection of remarkable
communications from the so-called
dead, by means of automatic writing
Second floor, F
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Kaiser's Christina, Dinner.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
And still Wilhelm does not inform
tho world where he is going to eat his
next Christmas dinner. IL his di1es-
tion on the blink" or has he wearied
Of predictions which only made him
look ridiculous when they failed TO
materialixe?
Evening star., 1917-09-11

The great risk German soldier runs
when taken prisoner is that he may lose
his life when his countrymen bomb
Red Cross hospital
Evening star., 1917-09-11

If methods by which taxes are raised
had to be unanimously approved, there
would be no revenues with which to
meet any emergency.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

Suffrage enthusiasm was not great
enough in Maine to indicate that the
picketing program in this city has had
helpful influence.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

Russia will no doubt do what is nee
essary to keep the name of Petrograd
from being changed back to st. Peters
burg.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

Veterans Of legislative contests are
contemplating Europe with some aston
ishment at the proportions a deadlock
may assume.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Familiarity,

"Wasn't that stranger you boys
were playing poker with last nightg"
"He was a stranger to u.s." replied
Bronco Bob, sadly, "but not to the
game"
Evening star., 1917-09-11

After destroying bronze statuary for
military purposes, Germany may think
about calling to the foundry lavish
output of iron crosses.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

Tho 1st of November will see the
deathblow to that notorious American
fault, the treating habit.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

Neutrality in Europe is regarded by
the kaiser's men as something to be
utilized as form of camoufage.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

Chicago stands in public esteem as
one of the best towns on the map One
mayor does not make city.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

The knowledge Of what she is fighting
for gives Italy a certain moral ad-
vantage over Austria.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

The United States airplane is not only
. great war machine, but a highly eff
Acient means of carrying letters.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

Korniloff invited Kerensky to resign,
only to discover that he had the wrong
idea as to whose move it was
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Hear These New Victor
Records.

near neSe lNcW VlCtOE
Records.
You enjoy good music-here is
Music at its best, ready for you to hear.
Come to our Victrola Section, on the
Fourth floor, and hear these records
played.
1882 Dinorah-ombra 1eggiera.
BY Amelita Galli-Curci. 12-in s1.5O
1854 oloha oe By Alma Gluck. 12-in s1.5o
1883 Minuet in G COP. H. No. y.
Paderewski 12-fn. S1.50
74525 Quartet in G Major.
Elman String Quartet. 12-in. s1.5O
64695 Emmet's Lullaby.
Mabel Garrison. 1o-in. S1.0o
s4sss Keep the Home Fires Burning
John Mccormack. 1o-in. S1.0O
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Reflections in a Coal Bin.

Reflections in a Coal Bin.
The dog days have receded.
Well regret those times Of glee
With all the heat we needed
Every day delivered free.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Travelling.

Oh, de world keeps travelin 'on his way
Through dc flowers toward winter an de
SHOWS toward May.
An he sings as he travels along his
track,
s1 gotto 60 forward, cause can't turn
back"
De moon an de stars hit steady pace
No chance to inger In a restful place,
We mus all keep movin' with no time
to slack.
We gotta 60 forward, cause we can't
turn back.
Evening star., 1917-09-11
OccupatiOn,

Occupation.
II failed to reach you by telephone
either at your Office or at your home,
Don't you work any more!"
"Of course, work." protested Mr..
Chuggins.
"Whereaboutsf"
"On street corner or in the middle
Of a country road-any old place the
fivver happens to quit on me-"
"When a man thinks too we'll Of his
SELF" said Uncle Eben, cts a sign dat
maybe he is forgettin' few things he
knows about hisself.o
Evening star., 1917-09-11
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
llth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York once: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago once: First National Bank Blds
European Office: Regent St. London
South American Ofice: La Vale SAl.
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Evening Star. with the sunday
morning edition, Is delivered by carriers
within the city at as cents per month:
daily only, 20 cents per month: sunday
only, 20 cents per month. Orders may De
sent by mail or telephone Main Z44o;
Collection is made by carrier at the enc
Of each month.
subscription by maii-Payabie n adv vsnc,
paily. sunday nc u d e d, 6Oc per noh.,''
Daily. SUNDAY except e d. 40c per month.
Saturday Star, 81 year: Sunday Star. $40 year
Evening star., 1917-09-11
Natural History,

Natural HIst0ry.
"Animals are wiser than some of MS
human beings" unused Miss Cayenne.
'In what respectp
"They shed their furs in summer and
have them in good shape to wear when
cold weather sets in"
Evening star., 1917-09-11
PYREX

PYREX
Is the name of the most salts
factory, sanitary and durable new
baking ware.
Transparent-you see your food
cooking.
Economical-heats quickly and
cooks surely.
Easy to keep clean; you see every
speck of dirt, and nothing sticks to it
tightly.
A full assortment of Casserolcs,
Bread Pans. Bakers, Custard Cups.
Ramekins, Pie Plates.
Prices from 15c to $500 each.
Fifth floor. street
Evening star., 1917-09-11

Field Music of the 9TH Regiment
New York National Guard.
Army "a March 1899
Quickstep SIS March 10-in. :5c
Evening star., 1917-09-11
From the Skilled Needle
workers of the Philippines
Comes a New Shipment o.
FINE LINGERIE.

That will delight every woman.
If we did not tell you that this
Lingerie is the work OF the Philip
pine needlewomen you would think
thev were garments that had
braved the perils of the Atlantic
from some French port.
With every new arrival the
embroidery seems to be more
skillfully and finely done, and the
patterns, while adhering mostly to
simple spray effects, are exquisite
in daintiness. Fabrics, too, are
sheer and beautiful.
Evening star., 1917-09-11

If Going on a Short Trip You
Will Want a
Taxi Wardrobe Trunk.
Many people are now taking short vaca-
tion trips, and with great number there
business trips that require more apparel
than can be conveniently carried in a grip
or suit case For these the Taxi Wardrobe
Trunk is the perfect travelling equipment
Standard high-grade construction that
protects through durability; locks and
catches that assure safety and privacy to
your belongings; interior arrangement of
hangers, drawers and hat box affording ac-
commodation that is unsurpassed.
4O-inch size, $19.z5.
Fourth aeor. Tenth street