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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
The Lean for Liberty.

The country has responded to the call
for American dollars as we'll as Ameri-
can men for the purpose, of the war for
American liberties. 1t has oversub-
scribed the liberty loan by figure not
yet definitely concluded, but believed to
be more than 40 per cent. In the last
few days the subscriptions have poured
in in an increasing food and swamped
all the recording agencies.
This is Americas answer to the Ger
man challenge. The people of this coun-
try have registered themselves within
the military ages in numbers to assure
great army. They have subscribed
their dollars in an immense volume, and
are ready to subscribe more and still
more as the need arises to pay the price
of war making.
This great bond sale is triumph for
Secretary McAdoo, whose patriotic ef-
forts to make the first war loan Of the
government a universal popular success
have been 50 assiduous and effective.
Every dollar Of this loan comes from
Americans. There are no foreign sub
scribers. We are loaning money our
selves now to those who in former years
have bought our securities as invest
ments. And the best feature of it is
that the bulk Of this loan comprises the
money Of individuals, nearly 5000 900
Of them, small takers, people who never
before, perhaps, have invested in gov
eminent securities. There are today
many hundreds Of thousands Of people
who through this loan have acquired their
first direct financial stake in the welfare
and endurance Of the government,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
Washingtcn's Bit the Best.

Washington's tremendous subscrip-
ton to the liberty loan, more than dou-
BILE the allotment. is an inspiration to
the citizens Of the capital and proof
of the practical patriotism of this COM
munity. In this city of small fortunes,
comprising chiefly people of moderate
salary incomes, over 10000 persons have
taken bonds, or nearly IA per cent of
the population. Had the country at
large done as we'll there would have
been $4,000. 0GO individual subscribers in
stead of about 100000. The local
average Of bond takings. estimating the
District takings at $19,oo0O00 and the
number of subscribers at $4,000, is $3.50.
Had this ratio been maintained through
out the United States the total bond
sales would have been $500. 100000.
OF this splendid response to the ma
tion's call the District is today most
proud. 1t has answered the summons
in q high spirit of devotion to the eoun-
try's cause. 1t has demonstrated anew
that its disfranchisement in no wise
lessons its zeal for the national welfare.
In the local campaign for the loan
Washington had the services of COM
mittee of most energetic and capable
men. Chairman Poole. Secretary Thomp-
son and their immediate committee as
sociates. Mr.. Allies, Mr.. Thorn and Mr..
Saul, have labored day and night to
the end that everybody in the District
might know the true nature of the call
for funds and appreciate the oppor-
tunity offered by the bond issue for
every person to do his BIT for America.
They organized meetings. provided
speakers, addressed theater audiences,
proclaimed the loan broadcast in print
and by speech for month Of intensive
publicity and promotion and awakened
Washington as this city has rarely been
aroused to an urgent duty. They have
been ably assisted by other citizens who
have unselHshly labored to spread the
word and to aequaint Washington with
tho nature and the seriousness of the
task ahead Of the people. These men
have won the thanks Of the District for
their unremittins, self-sacrifcins labors,
now 50 happily crowned by record
breaking success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
Congress- in Business Mood.

Visitors to the galleries Of Congress
these days see members of that body
paying close attention when business Is
in progress. Everybody in attendance
seems interested. and the attendance is
good.
There used to be complaint that Con-
gress was listless. Members preferred
the cloak rooms to the open chambers.
Swapping stories was more enjoyable
than listening to debates. Except on
special occasions, speakers addressed
empty chairs. There were few orators
who drew well. Some of the best speech
es were inserted in the Record under
the leave to print. What inspiration
was there in an audience beggarly as to
numbers and drowsy as to manner7
In the last year or ao-indced, since
the war in Europe began-a change has
come over both House and Senate.
New subjects have arisen. New
connections with old subjects have been
established. Members have had some
thing new to say about both new and
old things, with the result that audi
ences on the floor have grown in size
and animation, and the galleries have
often been crowded. The Missouri
spirit is widespread. Everybody wants
to be shown.
Now that we have entered the war
ourselves, this spirit will continue, and
have increased manifestation. Congress
sional business will have a great deal
to do with the war. Questions relating
to supplies and to many other things re-
lating to the war, all within the juris-
diction exclusively Of Congress, will fill
a large space on the congressional cal
endar. and make it necessary for the
legislators to prepare themselves for
their work with the care born of its
importance
As yet, there have been no striking
orations in either chamber Members
are probably little too full Of curl
osity and anxiety for utterance in that
way. They realize that they have some
thing big in hand of practical nature,
and that the less said of a paradefil
nature about it the better. Fine words
butter no parsnips. Neither do they
forward affairs at time of general
upheaval. 1t is the man Of few words,
and those words we'll chosen and Of i'm
mediate application, who at a time like
this addresses himself to matters with
no thought of effect other than that Of
getting something done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
Sustain Wars Fervor,

Among the many dangers which beset
the United States At this time, and there
are many, none would prove more ca.
lamitous than failure to sustain popu.
lar fervor for the war. England paid
dearly in the early stages Of her par
ticipation for the inability Of her gov.
eminent to fire the enthusiasm Of the
rank and file. An even more difficult
task is being faced by the government
of the United States.
The men who will bear the burden Of
what is surely to be; the women whose
sacrifices will be no less heavy, need
more than philosophical ideal to bring
their souls to the white heat which will
make them sing as they suffer. The
food upon which patriotism Is best sus-
tanned is a splendid rage against tansi-
Bile insults offered ones country and q
elear-eyed appreciation that ones life
is. indeed. the smaller cost to pay in cor
tain eyentualities.
The men and women Of America are
to realize keenly that this is indeed
their war. They are to fight because
their manhood has been scoffed at. their
women folk murdered They fight now,
in France, with vigorous allies at either
hand lest, on some future day, they be
forced to fight a lonely fight in their
own land.
The entrance of the United States
into the European battlefelds means
Americans going to war to right Ameri-
can wrongs. TO protect all that is dear.
est to Americans. The price to be paid
will be paid for America, and for
America alone. II our entrance means,
indirectly, that world war IL being
waged for humanity and democracy. 10
much the more splendid our cause. But
1t is for something more personal, some
thing less vague, that men hsht best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

. challenge. Business accepted it, and
appealed to the Senate. The Senate
committee, very justly and properly, re-
sponded to the appeal, and hearings be-
gan.
Everything has been done In the open,
with the result that the country is well
advised today-for the first time is ad-
vised-of the real situation.
There is no contest over the propo-
sition that the government needs large
revenues-larger than ever before in its
history. An unparalleled demand exists,
and must be met. A war voted by both
parties must be supported Business is
not trying to shirk. It wants and ex-
poets to do its share; but it wants, and
has right to demand, an equitable as
sessment.
This is the more important because
of the fact that other assessments are
likely to follow. Nobody is attempting
to forecast the length Of the war. There
is general caution on the subject, for the
reason that when at the start the most
eminent Of English soldiers predicted a
three-year struggle, there were but
few even of his own countrymen who
agreed with him.
But all but two months of that al
lowance of time has gone by, and the
war is still on, with many new features
added, and others likely to develop.
Confusion has become worldwide.
1t is of the highest importance, there
fore, that in the matter so closely con-
neeted with and vital to business the
right start should be made. To make
the first assessment inequitable, Often
sive and in some cases even destructive,
might result in "queering" the assess
ments to follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
Unpatriotic Bond Manipulation.

Immediately upon the stroke of noon
yesterday the bonds of the new liberty
loan were placed on sale in the New
York Stock Exchange. and at once com
manded a premium of cents on a sale
OF $4,000. Soon afterward, after touch
ing par in two large sales, a premium Of
10 cents was commanded. In the course
OF the afternoon dealings amounting to
$S23, 900 were recorded and the price fell
In i've separate transactions below par.
closing 1t 1885, or 4 cents OF. The total
sales below par netted loss during the
afternoon Of @47.20. Az q result Of this
beiow-par selling Of bonds tho stock
market reacted, and in the bear move
mont Of the late afternoon some heavy
profits were feaped by spectators. It
. suspected that the bond sales were
deliberately worked down below par
with trihing money loss for this pur.
pose.
Money market spectators who will
In the very ffst hours Of trading upon
the new war securities Of the govern.
ment force their prices below par for
the sake Of profit In the stock market
are guilty Of shameful unpatriotism. In
tent solely upon the small marginal
stock depreciations effected in the sen.
sitive security market by the spectacle
OF the governments new issue selling at
less than face value, apparently they do
not realize the unfortunate effect both
at home and abroad Of these managed
quotations. There is no reason what.
ever for the governments securities
selling at less than par. We know this
perfectly well in the United States
those who are at all acquainted with the
tricks of Wall street operations-but
the fact Is almost certain to be exag-
gefatsd and the reasons niutatad in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
Wise Delay.

The Senate finance committee still
has the revenue bill. There Is NO cause
for surprise or displeasure. The meas.
ure should not be reported out until the
way is clear for its consideration; and
once consideration is begun, nothing
should be permitted to halt it.
The value of the hearings allowed by
the committee has been great. Much
light has been thrown upon the subject.
Much darkness prevailed when the bill
came over from the House, where NO
hearings had been allowed, and NO ade-
quate debate taken place. Speed, top
speed, had marked the House proceed
ings.
Tia haste uas o. saes Q waning md
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
other countries. When It is remembered

other countries. When it Is remembered
that another bond issue Is to be quickly
placed to meet the continuing war needs
of the government these below-par ma
nipulations for the sake of stock market
reactions may have an unfortunate eff
feet also here at home. They should
be prevented. The governors Of the
New York Stock Exchange should inves-
tigate these sales Of bonds closely to
ascertain if they are genuine and to
punish any person guilty of manipuia-
ton for effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
A Moment.

n Moment.
Just q moment for . smile,
Even though q sorrow
With q sullen hint Of guile
Threatens for the morrow.
Hard the lesson is and long.
II we've truly learned it,
Just a moment for a songl
Surely we have earned it.
Fierce1y frets the storm ON high
With relentless seeming,
Till tho stars that fill the sky
Light us to our dreaming.
Then a smile, or else song,
Helping US to borrow
Strength to face the task SO long
We must meet tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

Senator Hiram johnson thinks the
country has handed over the sword and
purse to the President. California had
some voice in deciding what individual
was to be the custodian Of the weapon
and the coin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

German soldiers are beginning to I'M
derstand that it is luckier to be taken
prisoner by the British than II 10 to re-
ceive no consideration beyond possible
perfunctory donation Of an iron cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
An Association Resented.

"What are they going to do with that
slackerf Put him in jailp
II suppose we'll have to take him
In" answered the warden, although it
does seem to me tho feelings Of the
other prisoners ought to have some con-
sideration."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

Chicago has usually admired its
mayors. But if you want to anger
Chicago man just now suggest that the
name Of the town be changed to Thomp-
sonburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

The French have difficulty In pro-
nouncing Pershing's name. Their eff
forts will not be criticised. It is no
time to stand on formality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
A Motorists Endeayor.

"You must put your shoulder to the
wheel"
II haven't been doing much else" an
swered Mr.. Chuggins, reproachfuily. ~
had to change all four Of my tires this
week..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

The "scrap Of paper" game in diplo-
macy has about as much respect as the
old gold brick game used to have in
finance. ....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

As prelude to q new order Of things
that war is establishing, Washington,
D. c., asserts itself as frst-class sum.
mer resort. .a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON,
A Difference.

A Difference.
"Has prohibition made difference in
Crimson Gulchp .... ....
"Some," admitted Broncho Bob. "The
boys now 60 and put their money in the
bank their own selves instead of lettin'
the barkeep do it for them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

The submarine may at least boast that
1t does not kill as many women and chill
dreu Is the airship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
In Chicago and Elsewhere.

From the Chicago News.
There were the same kind OF people
here when the civil war began.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

At present an appeal must be made
to the cook, who Is managing to hold on
for awhile as the real food dictator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

Nobody expects the correct liberty
loan figures to come out in Germany
after they are put through the censor
mill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
Busy.

The old place amt the same, 1 VOW,
Sence war got under way.
Jud Tunkins' folks hoe Eaters now
Where once they played croquet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
Safe Storage for
Service Uniforms.

Army and Navy Onicers should
place their Dress and Full Dress
Uniforms in our Cold Dry Air Stor-
age Vaults to insure their safe
keeping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

Soms discussion Of it persists, in spite
Of the fact that the hyphen was tor
pedoed long since. ....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

The ordinary dog represents a more
than reasonable tax in what he eats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

1t was not that Greece loved Sister
Sophie less, but that she loved home
rule more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
Drawing the Line.

Drawing the Line.
"a Stacker ought to be made to work
Eyes," replied Farmer Corntossel; "but
tho dignity of uniform should be re-
spected. He oughtn't to be allowed to
wear oyeralls like regular Teller"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
A GREAT NEW
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are grim. but they are thrilling
and Hghtened by touch Of humor
as original as the Soldiers Three,
And they are true. The price. s1.so
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The Cinema thunderstorm the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
SILKS FOR BATHING SUITS

We show the beginning the Bathing Sea-
the proper silks for Bathing Suits splendid
BLACK SATIN "ANNETTE," 35inch width yard
BLACK SATIN "ANNETTE pure dye 3nc width $t85 yard
BLACK SATIN ANNETTE" pure dye width 500 yard
WHITE SATIN ANNETTE, 35nch width $50 yard
WHITE SATIN "ANNETTE, Inch width ward
Beend nara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
FOR YOUR LAWN
AND GARDEN.

The lawn and garden must
be carefully looked after dur
ing these months or all the
early work will be lost.
LAWN MOwERS-work on the
draw-cut principle, which means
that tho grass is drawn by the
revolving knives against a sta
tionary cutting edge. Your lawn
will look as you wish It to look
when cut with this mower. $3.50
LAWN AND GARDEN HosE-5
and Z ply garden hose-fnest
grades, give absolute satisfac-
faction, lie and lie foot.
THE SPRAYWELL RUBBER
PLANT SPRAYS to be filled with
solution for getting rid of bugs
and insects, CSC. 75c and S1-0O.
THE BABY FOUNTAIN LAWN
SPRINKLER, to be attached to
tho hose. Soc and TIC each.
Fifth noor, Eleventh street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
W000War6 6 I0tbr0{p
New, MISUNDERSTANDING

GOWNS, French and Philippine, in
many attractive models. simple or
elaborate, richly hand embroid-
cred and some prettily lace trim
med.
Priced from $3.50 to $3.50.
FRENCH COMBINATIONS (cor-
set covers with closed or open
drawers), some deliberately lace
trimmed and others prettily hand
embroidered in floral patterns.
Priced from SITS to $3.50.
FRENCH DRAWERS. closed and
open styles. with circular or
straight legs; hand embroidered
in wide array of patterns.
Priced from $50 10 $3.50
Third 1oor. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

SUMMER DANCE MUSIC
Always Ready With a Victrola
The best dance music you ever
stepped to 10 brought to your home
ON the victrola-and it's always
ready. Just start the instrument
going and place q record on the
turn-table. and everybody can Join
In the fun. No ono Is prevented
from dancing because of having to
play.
n the time to get one.
In the heat OF the summer days
or the lull Of the sultry evenings
when you want something to
soothe and refresh your spirits or
land patriotism, gayety or enjoy
mont to the time-the victrola 10
ready-an ever-ready entertainer.
A complete stock Of all models
every ono new and perfect.
You should hear the new Dance
Records-musically perfect. right
in tone. perfect in time: made by
the best bands and orchestras.
The SIS, SIS and $50 Victrolas
ready to ship to your summer
home or camp or put in your
boat or motor for trips.
Every model sold on easy partial
payments-your own terms in reA-
son.
Fourth door. Eleventh street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

This is the Genuine French Crepe that is superb for
undermuslns that pretty in style and easily laundere
also much used for white frocks large purchase of
inch width special price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16
Special Sales Of
POPULAR SUMMER DRESS FABRICS
AT Extraordinarily Low Prices.
In their respective Sections of the Second Floor Yard
Goods Departments
PRETTY NEW DRESS LINENS,

At Least OnehaH the Regular Price-50c Yard.
These goods would be obtanable this low price
peculiar conditions the linen market today
Beautifully of pure fax thread and warranted pure
dye fast coors in instance They dyed with the old
reliable foreign dyes that available Many
will such linens for rocks suits skirts and smocks In
shades of American beauty gold Plum lavender purple
Copenhagen and black
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-16

PHILIP PINE ENVELOPE
CHEMISE, beautifully hand en-
broidered.
Priced from SITS to $3.50.
FRENCH CHEMISE, some embel-
lished with hand embroidery only,
others have lace and ribbon in
combination.
Priced from 81. 90 to $500.
FRENCH LINGERIE PETIT
COATS, with deep flounce Of rich
hand embroidery and fine lace.
others with hand-embroidered
scalloped founce.
Priced from SITS to $500.
FRENCH CORSET COVERS AND
CAMISOLES, showing the pref
test use of hand embroidery and
lace that any feminine fancy could
wish.
Priced from $50 to $500.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-21

When a fellow is short it's easy
enough to tell him to get along.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-09-21
ADVANCE NEWS
OF FALL FASHIONS
CONSERVATISM IS THE KEYNOTE
OF THE DAY.
ENTER THE HIGH COLLAR.
NEW YORK, Sept. II.


Fashion will out" is a new adap-
tation of an old saying that is per-
fectly true these days of strenuous
ness. Fashion has ever shown her
self to be an ever-ready ally of patri-
otism, and it is with the slogan of
Preparedness" that she has ad-
vanced ideas for the fall wardrobe
of the Woman Patriotic.
The windows along Fifth Avenue
are filled to overlooking with all the
latest designs of the fashion world.
There are smart dresses to be worn
on the street without coat, there are
stunning coats, and there are suits to
phase the most fastidious. So, you
see. We can all plunge into the plan
ming OF our wardrobes with the assur-
ance that the styles of early autumn
are ready for our inspection.
Conservatism is the keynote, con-
servatism developed to the nth de-
gree. A charming example was a
blue serge and satin dress I saw the
other day. The narrow skirt was of
satin, with tun1c of the serge
slashed in front. Instead of a collar,
there was a band of white Hercules
braid following the line of the sur
plice closing. This square meshed
braid takes the exact shape of the