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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
MERCHANT CRUISER SUNK
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE

LONDON. June 15-The British
armed merchant cruiser Avenger was
torpedoed and sunk In the North sea
on Wednesday night. All but one wore
saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
Rushing River and Harbor Bill.

Debate on the twenty nine million
dollar river and hafbors bill under the
five-minute rule began today in the
House. with the supporters striving Id
rush 1t to final vote by tomorrow
night. II vote 10 not reached then.
the food control bill will displace It for
possibly week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
Saturday Half Holidays to Begin.

The Treasury Department, taking the
usual initiative. announced today that
Saturday half holidays begin tomorrow.
No time will be allowed for luncheon
and work ends at / o'clock. This will
continue. unless countermanded. until
September Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
Army Recruits Now 1852.

Acceptances of recruits for the regu-
lar army showed a total yesterday of
j of 1857. New York was leading,
with liz. bringing her total to 1851.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15

tbs business men. the women OF
America 'hs patriotic organizations
sn1 .ha people generally. without
ph"sA cordial cooperation and enthu-
sEas'ir support success could not have
taar, WIN 7, hss been an inspiring
tampa ier ami II has had a glorious an
tsh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
British Capture Fort on Red Sea.

LONDON, June 15.-Fort saliff, on tho
east shore of the Red sea, has been
captured by British warships, 1t is Of
f1cially announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
NEW WORSTED
BATHING SUITS

The better kinds at reasonable
prices. One and two-piece styles
the one-piece style is very popular
with misses. 2.75 up. Other Bath
ing Suits as low as 75c and up.
Boys Suits, $3.50 to $lk.
The best Boys Suits that braina,
organization, and money can pro-
duce. Your inspection invited.
SPECIAL
Boys Blue Serge Suits, 6.o6.
Absolutely all wool and hand
somely tailored Special SATURDAY.
}5.9a Other Blue SerGes, $50 up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
Washington's Share Of Bonds
Reaches Grand Total of Sew
enteen Million Dollars.
Continued from First Page }

the men in uniform Capt Louis Wilson,
disbursing officer. handled the subscrip-
tions through the District Bank
Three teams Of the local chapter In
surance Writer'S Association. turned In
subscriptions for s2se.l5o. tho team head
ed by James Lee Bost winning the hon
ors. with SOS subscriptions. sgzrasatirs
$l24.s00. Orville B. Brown hud his ss<>.-
ciates sold 306 bonds totaling ssa IN en1
William c. Worthington. former banker
heading the third team. brought in orders
for 400 bonds Of a value OF ih2.Ioh
The 1000 employees Of tn. TfzE,t.-
Riker-Hegeman-Jay Company. ops
rating a chain OF 100 drug storss. have
the installment plan. whiah includes q
full bond. with interest coupons. a. f4cs
value when payments ars crrnpIe.e1
Order Of Red Mon subscribs.
The Idaho Tribe. Improved ord.r Of
Red Men. has entered its subscription
Of $500 to liberty bonds. through The
Washington Loan and Trust Company
The quartermaster of Hurrsi5e Post.
No 3. q. A. r., was Instructed 10 buy
one thousand- dollar liberty loan bond Z
the post meeting Wednesday niRbt-too
old to fight-but willing
The board Of managers Of the Pres
byterian Homo for tho Aged made a
subscription of $500 for the cause in
liberty bonds.
The American Smelling Company Of
New York has raised It's subscription
to S1O.O0O.o00. sending in an additional
100000 yesterday
Employees Of the Western r-nion Com
pany have sent subscriptions to Kuhn.
Loeb & Co. for $1.506.000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
Order Of Red Men Subscribe.
New York Banks Subscribers.

Some of the big Now York banks re-
port subscriptions as follows: Guar
anty Trust Company. reporting yester-
day. S75.000.0o0: Columbia Trust Com
pany, $4,000. 900: Importers and Trad
ers' Bank. s5.500.00o; American Nation
al Bank. s2.0oo.ooo new: the United
States Trust Company Of Paterson. N.
j.. 100000.
New York city has crossed its goal.
through the pouring in OF subscrip-
lions at the last moment-the goal.
one-half of the total issue. or 81 .000.-
100000, with subscriptions for $50 and
800 bonds described as overwhelming.
The American minister at Panama.
under date Of June 13. reported that
subscriptions to the liberty loan in the
Canal Zone will probably reach q quar-
ter of a million dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
MOTHERS
These Values for the Boys
Tomorrow

For Larger Boys, 81 to $50.
Palm Beach, Linen, Black and
White Crash, Khaki and other ma
terials for BOYS from s years to IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
Every Federal Reserve District
But Two Appears to Have
Exceeded Quota.

continued from First Page J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15

You have Washington's largest
quality displays to select from at
P-Bs and you find the newest fabrics
and styles-new color combinations
new Military and MILDLY styles,
Belted Middies, Peter Thompsons.
ETC.. etc.
Boys' Khaki Pants, also White Duck.
Crashs and Linen, Sec, 78c, LOO, 1.2os
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15

Beat the heat-be comfort
able, slip on a P-B Palm, Cool
Cloth, Mohair or other cool tex
ture suit.
P-B Tropicals are really
tailored and keep their style
lines. $1,000 up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15

man race. in the old world as in the
new, and we can repeat the words of
Goethe at the battle of Falmy: From
today new order of things begins"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15

Newest Of the Now In Boys' Eur
n1ahinGD 6of Summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
: Seditious Agitators.

The governments answer to the
threats of the Industrial Workers of the
World to tie up the western Industries,
lumber camps and farms in case certain
concessions are not granted to the work
ers involving a full recognition of this
organization is the arrest of a district
secretary and twenty five other mem
bers at Spokane, Wash, and eight mem
bers Of the organization at Long Branch,
Cal These men are acting distinctly In
the interest Of the national enemy. They
are taking advantage Of the eountYy's
war necessities to press their claims for
concessions and recognition, and il they
are not disioyal in intent they are In sf-
feet. But the suspicion cannot be put
aside that they are definitely working
for the enemy and perhaps In his pay
In such circumstances 1t il impossible
to temporize with them. The govera-
ment cannot negotiate or compromise in
this matter. Those who preach strikes
ct such 3uneturs are virtually preach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

praise for what they havs done; and
evidently they are going through with
their praissworthy purpose. The proba-
bility 70 that in future the mob spirit
in East st. Louis, If any survives the
present activities Of the authorities, will
not be 30 cocky or quick on trigger.
1t is cause for congratulation that a
prominent participant in q mob which
took human life and destroyed homes Of
helpless persons is under sentence for
his confessed crime, and may be made
the instrument of bringing others of
like guilt to punishment. 1t is a new
departure; and as laylessness encour-
aged is catching, so may be the appre-
hension and conviction Of the lawless.
Other communities may take heart from
this Illinois community. and thus in
augurate widely an order of things
which all good men and women desire.
A mob leader in stripes will be some
thing gained. One at the end of the
laws rope, or seated in an electric chair.
would be more: and We may yet see
that. A start has been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
Hairsplitting.

An amusing turn is given to the entry
Of China into the war by the asser-
tion Of the Austrian minister at Picking,
in acknowledgment of the receipt of no.
tice OF the break, tlat the declaration
vas unconstitutional and illegal. In
other words, Austria, through her min
lister. tells China that she has actually
not gone to war. It may be true that
certain forms have not been observed,
but just the same China is at war with
Germany and Austria, and is seizing
German and Austrian property. This is
no time for Teutonic diplomats to stand
upon questions of punctilio. This his
tory Of the early days of the war con-
tains several instances Of failure to OBJ
serve the rules of the game on the
part of the Teutonic aggressors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
A Mob Leader in the Tolls.

Continued and gratifying progress in
the East st. Louis matter is reported.
First came indictments by the grand
Jury Of men charged with having par
fieipated in the riots, and now a promi.
nent one Of the number has pleaded
guilty and been sentenced to prison.
The penalty imposed is light for the Of
Tense, but it is intimated that the guilty
man may be used by the state as a wit
mess against others.
There has never been a case of the
kind more inviting TO officers of the law
for investigation and prosecution. The
crimes we're hideous in every aspect
They were committed openly and de.
family. Not a mask was worn. Large
numbers of persons were engaged In
turbulence which swayed back and
forth In the streets Of the city, and con.
tisued tor hours. Murder and arson
took place in the presence Of thousands
And ut for short time 1t looked n
II, bsyond . pcrfunctory noties, nothing
wssid be done; as il this tragedy would
simply figure a. one Of many in the m,
fisaal mob record, growing right aIona
beennse Of . sort Of federation.
But the. ulinois authsritiss got II
meRp oa." and have moved rapidly and
dRr1eap1Gls They ara entitled "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
Germany's Next War

Signs that Germany is in no state of
mind to talk peace on any terms that
can be possibly considered by the allied
powers continue to appear. The latest
evidence is speech by Gen. Won Liebert
at Rathenow. Prussia, in which he said:
I'VE cannot sign a peace before We
have Flanders coast, colonial empire
and maritime bases. Should we not
realize this now, We must prepare to
work for it after the war in view of the
next war"
1t is to the credit of the German sense
of caution that this speech, though loud
ly cheered by Gen. Won Liebert's hear
ers, has been subsequently criticised by
the Teutonic press. Such frankness in
speaking of the next war is altogether
out of place in view of the proposals
made from Rome for peace on the basis
of the restoration of the status quo with
Berlin Vorwaerts. whose candor has at
times been embarrassing to the German
government, declares that this sort of
thing may prolong the war, "that even
our pant Germans cannot think of "next
time"
For years prior to the breaking out
Of the war Germans toasted each other
in terms of "the day"-the day when
Germany should smite England and
strike for world empire. der tag" was
the shibboleth of Germany. Is now Athe
next war" to become the cry of the pan
Germanists, the junkers, the military
leaders and their blind followersf
There must be no Hnext war" for Ger
many. Peace terms must be so drawn
that Germany will have no prospect of
recuperation Is q military power and
revenge for srferings endured in con-
sequence of the rash enterprise Of 1914.
Otherwise peace viii be but truce be-
tween fights, breathing spell, Q time
Of recuperation for even more violent
assaults upon human rights and liber-
ties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
Check Stamp Taxes.

1t is to be hoped that the Senate will
reconsider the vote by which i rejected
on Saturday the provision for q stamp
tax on bank checks. 1t is estimated that
this tax would yield about 10000, 900
IN revenue, but it was objected to on
the ground that it would discourage
bank deposits, and it was an unfair
imposition upon individuals and upon
facility Of business and, not upon
wealth. As q matter of fact, the check
stamp tax is one Of the easiest collected
and most easily borne forms of direct
taxation. At the time of the Spanish
war this tax was imposed and was easily
borne by the business community and
by individuals. 1t is a small item. 1t
does not bear heavily upon any one. It
does not, in fact, discourage banking.
for no such trife would prevent the use
Of the banks as medium of payment
Such tax would not in any way af-
feet savings deposits. Every owner of
checking account should be willing to
stand the trifing tax Of q penny on
every check drawn, as a contribution to
the war funds Of the government. There
is still time to reconsider this item and
give it place ON the bill. with the result
Of yielding at least $4,000 900 in reye-
nue., which otherwise must be provided
IN some other manner, perhaps more di-
rectly burdensome upon the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
Germany's War and Peace Aims.

Tomorrow the main committee CT the
German reiehstag assemblies at Berlin
and there is proposition on foot for
the social democrats to interpellate,
calling upon the government to reiter-
ate its war aims. Reiteration, however,
What is really needed is an initial state
ment of precisely what Germany aims
to accomplish by the war. In other
words, Germany has not yet stated her
war aims A frank. explicit, specified
enumeration of the objects for which
Germany has gone to war, not in gen
eral terms or sounding phrases, is de
| manded in the interest of peace. Until
such a statement is made there can be
no determination of whether or not Ger
many has accomplished her objects or
has a prospect of accomplishing them.
II does not follow that if Germany has
failed to attain her object and has no
chance to do so the war ends automat-
ically. 1t must be prosecuted by Ger
many's enemies until it has become i'm
possible for Germany to attain those
objects now or hereafter. So the inter
peilation by the socialists Of the reichs-
tag committee should, if pressed, yield
something in the way of tangible basis
for peace discussion, more definite than
the proposals emanating from the Vati
can. In ell likelihood, however, the re-
Spouse. II one is given, will be repeti-
ton Of empty phrases about Germany's
fight for national existence and defense
of the homes and liberties of the Ger
man people, having nothing whatever to
do with this war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
1fth ST. and PENNSYLVANIA Avenue.
The End in Sight.

The Senate debate on the revenue bill
has now reached its most interesting
stage. If not this week, the final vote
should be called early next week. Then
will come the conference. which may or
may not prove protracted. fortnight
should be sufficient: and popular specu-
lation assigns no longer time.
That wealth and big business should
pay their share of the war taxes and are
willing to pay is not open to dispute.
The only dispute relates 70 what their
be imagined, there is a sharp difference
of opinion This will be voiced in the
next few days
It is not fairly assumable that any
body wants to kill. or even cripple, bust
ness. Too much depends on business to
make any direct attack on it at this
time other than shortsighted. Business,
and as prosperous business as possible,
Is necessary both for extraordinary and
be considered only in its connection
with the war. 1t has other connections
and they demand attention at this time.
To tax any line of business out of ex-
3stence would, of course, shorten by that
much the governments sources of reve-
nue. supply. And just now the govern
DO oil he
msnd. Money in unprecedented guam
titles must be found, and Congress is
wrestling with the problem.
And more than that. The present as
sessments are only for present purposes.
Even higher assessments may be neces-
sary next year; and if SO they will be
made-will have to be made. Hence the
adxisabaity of shaping properly and Sc
cureiy the measure now in hand, for ON
that foundation future revenue action
BY Congress must be based.
Current talk about the Presidents
part in the conference is probably with
out warrant other than the temptation
Of the topic While the President win
not be a member of the conference COM
nittee, it is not unlikely that his party
friends on the committee will consult
him in their embarrassments, and be in
1ueneed by his Judgment. He has often
besn consulted in such circumstances
snd has never declined to render the
assistance sought. There is no sugges-
tion from any quarter of a veto The
President knows the situation and wants
. bill, and opinion is that he win sign
without hesitation the bill sent him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
Wars influence Growing.

From the PhiladsIphia PFeN.
Week by week the United States ia
being drawn closer to the great war.
Gradually tho monster Is winding ita
tentaoles about the nation and its pso-
pie. We are drifting into . period
wherein the war win be the prime
factor affecting all business interests,
and In whatever line Of trade or man
ufacturin6 a man may be he must
weigh developments carefully In order
to get . line upon what 10 coming "a
that he may govern his own personal
business with good judgment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

Ing sedition. All legitimate labor dis.
putes and differences can be adjusted,
but tho strikes that are promoted by
the Industrial Workers of the World
are so obviously designed as q means
to the end Of embarrassing and Grip
pling the government in its war work
that they cannot be classed as ordinary
lsbor troubles. A acknowledging prose
cution of these agitators is demanded
and apparently the government is dis
posed to carry it through, even though
the air may be filed with threats of
strikes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
August.

August with a honey bee,
August with q rose,
Locust in the poplar tree
Spoilin' your repose.
August with its lazy rhyme,
Hummin' round about.
August when the summer time
Is sort O. playin' out.
August with the goldenrod,
Willows by the stream
In the drowsy sunshine nod,
As they doze an dream.
Now an then a passing breeze
Mongst the leaves will say,
Eve are feelin' ill at ease
August, on your way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

The United States has an aircraft
motor far superior to anything hereto
fore known. The question now is
rhether the Germans can be prevented
from stealing it and getting it into &C.
tion ahead of this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
In the Clutch of Fear

"How do you know that man drives
q motor cart You never saw him in
one"
NO." replied Miss Cayenne. But he
invariably acts nervous and looks over
his shoulder when he hears motor cycle
approaching"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

While Preparations are being made to
reduce the price of food. liberty loan
is being arranged for that will enable
the ultimate consumer to invest TO the
best possible advantage the amounts
saved in the kitchen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
Fluttering Garb.

"What style of art would you call the
pictures that illustrate department store
announcements
"They look so much like a clothes
line you might call them wash draw
ings."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

Impatient as all may be over the slow
ness Of the work on the cantonments
Washington has occasion to rejoice in
the delays at Petersburg that caused the
Districts quota of drafted men to be
trained at Admiral instead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

If prisoners Of war can be put to work
by the armies in Europe, there is no
reason why the aliens should not be
given q chance to show gratitude for the
advantages they have enjoyed in this
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

It is confidently expected that the gov
eminent will take a hand in the coal
business in time to prevent the ultimate
consumer from having to burn the par
ior furniture to keep warm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

The Vatican speaks in a spirit of sim
eese and devout philanthropy in a de-
sire for peace. 1t is subject, however,
over which the military and diplomatic
experts have assumed entire authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

Having seen so many scrap of paper
transactions, the kaiser will no doubt
be patient and philosophic in case the
crown prince forgets the obligations of
flial gratitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

Why men join the ]. W. W. is hard
to explain, unless the same coercive
methods are applied in getting member
ships that are used in general arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
CraniaI Distinction.

Sometimes the crown forehead show
Sometimes laurel wreath,
And sometimes nature will disclose
Gray matter underneath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

Russia had just enough of q mutiny
to convince the government and the peo-
pie that they cannot get on without each
other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

This country's airships will do more
business than was accomplished by the
peace ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

DE only bit some men does" said
Uncle Eben, sis to talk little bit, re-
mindin' others to do their Bit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Only Chance.

"Does Bliggins ever tell the exact
TRUTH
II don't know. Maybe he does some
times. I never had chance to hear
him talk in his sleep"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

Germany's interest in peace ought to
have asserted itself back yonder when
the trouble started in Serbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20

1t is not safe even to predict that
the war will end in another three years.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1917-05-10
Nene peit.Rom

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III, mirb onburd Reiieseleaenheit
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taien gsrfehr :phnihersrertb III.
llno enblidl orittens - unb bas II
uuht bic Snuptinhe IN benz llsbel
Der Yeripdtuna bes .goltsbiaitsA be-
ieiaen In brrtiaer geaeno tuptarn'
ben 4eiern nbaeboifen.
Tie aneeboie iiir oisie 4pute tuer
ben om %. b R. erbffnet iperben.