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Evening star., 1917-11-01
Public Order and Prohibition,

Washington passed from wet to dry
with very little difficulty or demonstra-
ton. The closing Of the local saloons
under the new law occurred last night
without friction or disorder, and the city
is to be congratulated on the spirit in
which it conformed to the new condi-
ton. Expectations Of riot of into1i-
cation upon the streets and in the
places Of dispensation proved ground
less.
!. Washington is an orderly and law
abiding city. Its history has been one
Of peace, broken with few manifesto
tions Of lawless spirit and those quickly
suppressed. In this present situation it
has comported itself with dignity, and
this may be accepted as an augury of a
general acceptance Of the new eondi-
ton imposed by law. The success Of
the prohibition Of liquor depends upon
public support, and there is distinct en-
eouragement for the enforcement of the
statute in the manner in which the last
day Of the saloon passed in the capital
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Friday Sale of
Women's Georgette Crepe
and Crepe de Chine
Blouses,
1895 each.

Georgette Crepe and Crepe
de Chine Blouses in a most at
tractive selection of late styles
trimmed with lace insertion
and edges of various sorts and
widths, hand embroidery and
fine tucks; high and low col
lars, large and small collars.
This is a sample line which
we were fortunate in securing
the exact same blouses have
sold. from $5.75 to $7.75.
Is Striped Silk Blouses. tailored
and semi-tailored styles, in pretty
color combinations, $2.95 each; were
$3.50.
japanese Silk Blouses. in flesh
color; long sleeves and fat collars.
$1.s5 each; were $2.95.
4 Georgette Crepe Blouses. plain
$3.50.
S dozen Lingerie Blouses-manu-
facturer's samples and very at
tractive new styles. $1.15 each;
qualities that would sell at double
the price.
A lot of Linen. Wolfe and Organdy
Blouses. high and low collars. $3.95
each; were $500.
IS Linen and Wolfe Blouses, high
and low collars, $2.s5 each: were
$3.s5 and $500.
A lot Of Organdy Blouses. long
sleeves and roll collars, lace trim
med. $2.25 each; were $2.95.
Third door, G street.
Evening star., 1917-11-01

the mayoralty will make 90 long wait
very hard to bear. Think Of the anx'
iety Of the candidates. Think Of the
impatience Of the sporting fraternity
never famous for patience-with large
sums Of money wagered on the election,
and Shareholders carrying it around for
nearly two months after election day.
But, most of all, think Of the general
suspense. The prompt celebration Of an
apparent victory would be dangerous.
Returns from the cantonments in this
country, or from soldiers somewhere in
France, might change the figures, and
put another man at the head of the poll.
It is the prompt celebration of victory
that often transforms. the metropolis on
election night into an anliable bedlam.
The big town turns out in force, and tens
of thousands flock in from neighboring
Jersey and Connecticut to see the show
and bear a part in it. But what would
the night Of December 29 bet If lively
at all, less with the belated election news
than with the existing Christmas cheer.
Nevertheless and notwithstanding, the
soldiers and sailors are entitled to an
election say, and every provision should
be made to record them as to candi-
dates and measures. And such a pro-
vision should be made by all the states,
and to apply while the war lasts. 1t
will keep the men in arms in touch with
home affairs; be a reminder of their
citizenship; be Of service to them when
the war ends and they return to every
day life under peace conditions.
Should the war continue for one or
two years-and it may-there will be
great many Of these men, with all the
states represented. An Army Of large
size, considered even by comparison
with the armies of other countries. is
now being formed; and the length of
its service is not compgtable. Nobody
can forecast the wars developments.
Hence, to mark this large force off the
elections registrations would not only
work an injustice, but might complicate
all our political conditions.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Washington's Second Loan Record

Washington's contribution to the sec
ond liberty loan proved to have been a
greater success than was at first thought.
The final figures just reported show q
total bond taking of $23,o5o,5 $50, an in
crease of $3,279,150. This subscription
came from s4,3Ss persons, as against
81 ,179 subscribers to the first liberty
loan, an increase of 27,209 people. 1t is
in this circumstance, the increased num-
ber of subscribers, that the second loan
is to be regarded as a greater success
locally than the first, for it is most de-
sirable that the war loans should be
taken by the greatest possible number of
people, as this brings the country closer
into relation with the government in its
prosecution of the war and gives the
people a larger direct personal stake
in its success. The average individual
subscription in the first loan was 1887,
whereas in the second loan the average
was $273. These figures, as far as WASH
ington is concerned, clearly refute the
suggestion made early in the war that
this is q bankers and capitalists enter
prise. The peoples small means are
financing this war, and they are dis
playing thrift in providing the means
to carry it on to success. Washington
should be proud of the lowering Of the
average Of bond takings by the indi-
vidual, even though if the first average
Of 1897 per individual had been main
tanned in the second loan the capitals
subscription would have been, with the
total Of subscribers enrolled in the Sec
ond loan, $2s,43s,756 It is impossible
to determine what Washington's rela-
tive position among the American cities
is in the second loan, for the showing
of the other communities is not yet
known. But whatever it may be, the
record scored, Of which the report is
just made, fully proves that Washing
ton is assuredly doing its bit in the war
despite its lack Of big fortunes.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Grosvenor and Allen.

Two men who at an earlier day had
served the country well in Congress died
Tuesday. They differed in politics,
and widely in equipment. The repub-
lican was serious minded man, firmly
grounded in the law, deeply read in poll
tics, an effective speaker, and danger
Gus in debate. Charles q. Grosvenor
while a member Of the House was one
Of his party's wheel-horses. When the
load and the going were heavy he did
his "bit" to the satisfaction Of all his
associates. He had wit, and quip, and
sarcasm at his command, and, as was
once said of famous Englishman, could
invest the multiplication table with
something like charm" His measure
may be taken from the fact that he was
a recognized power in the House at the
time that Reed, Mckinley, Dingley, Can
non, Payne and Dalzell on the one side,
and Carlisle, Randall, Wilson Of West
Virginia, and Crisp on the other, wore
in the flush Of activity.
The democrat, while not without taste
and ability for serious things, relied 70,
his effects moro on humor. He was a
much entertainer as Legislator. He was
as droll q menologist as ever took the
floor In the House.te relieve the tedium
.QS hnmdznmr as hsightaA aad di1@aif
Evening star., 1917-11-01
War Postage.

Be careful about your postage stamps
after today. Tomorrow the new law
takes effect requiring one cent more on
all letters that 60 out Of town and one
cent more on all post cards, whether ad:
dressed to points in town or out. This
extra penny on every piece of mail mat
ter except drop letters is a war tax. It
will help to pay the cost Of the fight
for world democracy and American lib
erty. Nobody should begrudge it. It
will be an easy way to help the gov
ernment finance the war. The rule of
the increase is simple, one cent more on
everything except a letter addressed to
local point. Post cards of all kinds
will cost two cents.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Housefurnishine Dent.

2 Hygia White Enamel Garbass Csss,
$2.15 each; were $S.75.
=. !, 1-burner OH Cook Stow. sA7S: ~.s
.,s Folding Clothes Bars. sc each; w..s
ii Round White Wash Stand. s1ss; vss
White Enamel Bath Seats, aoc. q LIE
and $l.8S each; were 60c to $500.
Nickel Sponge Holder. Sic: was $1.0.
! Flour Can. $1.e0; was S2.S6.
Cake Box, 66c; was 81 l5
Cake and Pie Chest, 81 .65; was e 0k
Il lot Wire Coat Hangers, for &c: Vws
15c each.
II white Enamel Flour Can. sass; was
Nickel Coffee Percolater. ,4.so: v,s
! Small Oak Tray. 85c: was S1.Sa
1 Niekel-frame Mahogany Tray, SlN,
Refrigerator Pans. 45e and Sc sash:
were CSC and S5c.
Mop Handles. 10c each; were 1Se.
lot Alcohol Stoves, 10c each: vefs ssa.
! Fancy Flower Box. $1.15; was $3.50.
! Fruit Basket. 55c; was $1.25
l Serving Tray, 95c; was 1850.
Market Basket. 55c; was csc.
! Fancy Flower Box. 35c: was $1.00.
l Sp1int Wood Basket, S5c; was q q.
1 Small Waste Basket. 2Oc; was S5c.
] Fancy Waste Basket, $2.05; vau A1
2 Waste Baskets. 25c and CSC each: were
Fifth door. Eleventh strSt.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
An Important Elections Wrinkle.
This is contained In q news story from

An Important Elections Wrinkle.
This IL contained In q news story from
Albany:
1.-THE voting preferences of nearly one
tenth Of the electorate Of New York
state, as expressed at the polls on No
vember 6 next, will not be known until
nearly eight weeks later. This unique
condition arises from the fact that ap-
proximately 135,000 of the 1,7o0, 900
voters are now enrolled in the military
and naval forces Of the United States
and viii be obliged to record their DO
itica1 choice under the soldier vote pro-
visions Of the election law. The voters
in federal service will cast their ballots
wherever they are stationed, whether in
France, Hawaii, Panama, along the Mex
lean border, in camps and environments
Of the National Guard and National
Army or on board ships Of the Navy.
In the event of close contests, either ON
the woman suffrage referendum, the race
for the attorney gencralship or in some
local or municipal campaign, the ulti-
mate result possibly may not be known
Z until the soldier vote is canvassed by
Secretary Of State Francis n Hugo, not
later thnn December o."
Akna contest in NsM York sitx aYaz
Evening star., 1917-11-01

spirits already high. "Private" John
Allen was always welcome, and always
recognized when he addressed the chair
It was unnecessary for the Speaker te
put the question, "For what purpose
does the gentleman risep The Speaker
and everybody else always knew, and
were always eager for what they knew
was coming. Mr.. Allen, they were con
vinced, had something to say worth their
while; and he never disappointed an
audience. But the Mississippian had
more than humor. He was good com
mitteeman, and did his share in COM
mittee to put important measures there
into the proper shape for report.
The humor Of Mr.. Allen was unstudied
and in way unfinished. It followed
no pattern. 1t obeyed no accepted rules.
1t was not conveyed in literary form,
or in picked phraseology. Leaning
against his desk, or standing clear in
the wide center aisle, the speaker, in the
main without gesture and in even, con-
versationai tone, would spin his yarns
as easily and unconventionally as if in
the cloakroom or in his private Office
quizzing a knot of cronies. And his
stories, as all good stories when told
on such occasions should, illustrated in
forcible manner the serious matter in
volved in the debate.
It seems but yesterday that these men
were on deck; but more than decade
has passed since their retirement.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
BEAUTIFUL
METAL CLOTHS
Offered tomorrow at almost
half price.

Offered tomorrow at almost
half price.
Metal Cloths are in the
height of fashion for making
evening, dinner and dance
gowns, and for bodices and
girdles and fine blouses for
ceremonious wear, hence this
attractive opportunity should
be promptly utilized.
Shown in shades of gold, sill
yer, gun metal, bronze, nile
green. ciel, American beauty;
36 inches wide.
We consider it one of the
best specials we have offered
in a long while.
Sale price, SITS yard.
We have had the same quail
ity earlier in the season at $3.50
the yard.
Main Floor, F st.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
DRESSING SACOUES
AND KIMONOS
at Friday Sale Prices.

Cotton Crepe Dressing Sacques
of fine quality material, in plain
and fowered effects, with and
without collars, and trimmed satin.
Special price, $I.0o each.
Outing Flannel Long Kimonos,
regular loose style, blue and rose
fowered material.
Special price, sl.oo each.
3 Taffeta Silk Petticoats, Klosfit,
changeable colorings, with deep
flaring rufle and plated founee.
$3.95 each; were $500
10 Poplin House Dresses, in old
blue, pink, rose and green; We neck
and three-quarter sleeves, with
white pique collar and cuffs. SISo
each; were $3.50.
Third door, s street.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
The People and the War Taxes.

The new war taxes, most of which take
effect today, not only impose patriotic
duty on the people but afford them an
opportunity to render the government
direct aid in the maintenance of the war
funds. These taxes fall upon many
shoulders. They reach people in all
walks of life. They apply to theater go
ing, to railroad travel, to telephone and
telegraph use, and, after today, to the
use Of the mails. 1t is incumbent on
the people not only to pay their taxes,
assessed in this manner, willingly and
fully, but to continue their usual prac-
tices Of life regardless of the pennies
and the dimes they are required to pay
to the Treasury. .""
From now on, for an example which
affects great number of people,
every person who attends place of pub
Lie entertainment will pay his bit of a
tax toward keeping up the governments
war revenues. The assessment sounds
big, but it is really small. Ten per
cent on the price Of each ticket is ex-
acted from the patrons of the theaters,
and they must pay it themselves, not
the managers. The law requires that
they tender the tax when they buy their
tickets, and the managers render an ac
counting to the Treasury regularly Of
every penny received in taxes
While this is generally a time for
economy, it is no time for people to
change their habits completely. Things
must 60 on about as before, save that
there must be closer attention to the
economical use Of food supplies and
fuel, the wasting commodities. To stop
going to the entertainment places on
account Of the pennies that must be paid
in taxes is actually against the interest
Of the government, for the United States
looks now to the amusements to produce
at least 463, ,000, 900 in taxes during the
year as contribution to the war fund
If the public cuts out the theaters and
the picture shows, and reduces its use of
the trains, the mails and the phones on
account Of the small taxes that must be
paid the. government will lose this reve-
nue.. It must then be made up in some
other way. The burden will be redis-
tributed, and will probably fall upon the
same shoulders as those that have shirk-
ed it or on others less able to bear it.
The best way is for the people to con-
tinue in their amusement-seeking and
their business pursuits just as before
the taxes were imposed, and to pay the
pennies at the box Office and the ticket
windows and the toll stations not only
eheerfuIy but gladly, in spirit Of CO.
operation in patriotic duty.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Splendid Values In q
Friday Clearance Of
ODD PLATES.

Bread and Butter Plates,
Tea Plates,
Breakfast Plates,
Dinner Plates,
Imported and domestic wares in
various decorations.
Only one or two of some, as
many as dozen of others.
10c to $1.OO each
For plates that cannot be dupli.
Gated.
Fifth door, 3 street.
Evening star., 1917-11-01

At this moment Nicholas Romanon is
doubtless congratulating himself on be-
ing well out Of bad situation which
he lacked the personal force to control.
Russia has proved disappointment to
the world in the proportion that she was
the worlds hope when the government
was declared a democracy. 1t is not a
matter for blame except as inexperience
may be blamed. Interest now turns not
to Russia's collapse, but to her powers
Of recuperation.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Sweater Department:

Pink and Blue Brushed Wool Sweater,
with roll collar and belt, slightly soiled;
size A. $8.75; was $S.75.
l All-white Wool Sweater, ~ neck:
slightly soiled; size SO. $4.75; was @e.o0
1 BisQus Wool Sweater, ve neck: sliehtly
soiled; size S6. $500; was $3.50.
1 Children's White Wool swsats1, ~
neck; size 81. $1.95; was $2.o6.
1 White Wool Sweater. with convertible
slightiy soiled: size Sc. S3S5; was $500.
1 Green Fiber Silk Sweater, large sailor
collar and sash: slightly faded; sise ~.
$775: was S9.75.
Green Fiber Silk Sweater, We neck and
sash; size 3S. $4.75: was $500.
Green Fiber Silk Sweater. We neck and
belted back: size 42. 1895; was $500.
l Yellow Fiber Silk Sweater, We neck
and be!ted back: size SO. $4.75; was $500.
Third door, center.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
A Process Of REASONING.

A Process Of Reasoning.
"Mister," said the small boy, "did you
buy any liberty bondsi"
"What business is that of yours7"
"Well, I guess if you don't know what
business it is Of mine, you don't know
what business it is of yours and every
body else's. So I may just as we'll take
it for granted that you dreamed on and
didn't buy"
Evening star., 1917-11-01
A GREAT HOSIERY
SALE FOR WOMEN.

Is dozen pairs, 5 paifs for $I.OO.
Best Quality Lisle and Silk
Lisle Hose, in white, gray and
unbleached, and in regular and
extra sizes. These hose are
subject to slight irregularities
of weave, but will give just as
good service as the regular Soc
and 75c grades, from which
these were taken, and for
which prices they would sell if
entirely perfect. A splendid
opportunity.
Main noor. G street.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
The Fate Of Genius.

II don't see Three finger Sam around
Crimson Gulch any more"
"No," answered Broncho Bob. "Sam
met the fate Of genius. He had 50 many
original ideas he got to introducin' new
rules in every card game and we just
naturally had to make him feel unwel-
come"
Evening star., 1917-11-01

By taking possession of the German
formulas in the patent Office the U-boats
will be relieved from any further ne
cessity of coming over with cargoes of
dyestuffs.
Evening star., 1917-11-01

Schools that offer instruction in the
German language are confident in the
assumption that German will continue
to be spoken and written after the war
is over.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Infants Department.

10 Children's Brushed Wool Sweaters.
turnover collar. pockets and belt: In brown.
gray, rose and Copenhagen. $l.1o each'
were $275.
children's Gray Knitted Sweater Suits;
cap, leggins and sweater. $Z.oo eaca'
were $3.50.
.nS short sleeves. trimmed with embroid-
cry insertion. CSC each; were $l.oo.
cb,Idren,s white Lawn Dresses. square
neck, trimmed with embroidery, tucks.
beading and ribbon. $3.50 each; were $22o.
Children's White Lawn Dresses. square
neck and short sleeves. with pink and yei-
low French knots. Sl.25 each; were 900.
Fourth floor. g street.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
A Certainty.

A Certainty.
Oh, de bother's mighty strong
Jes' now
But we's gineter git along
Somehow!
De people dat can't fight
Dey kin work both day and night,
An we'H set de trouble right
Somehow.
Us people didn't start
No row.
But we's gineter do our part
Somehow.
or Satan he kin cheat,
Diggin' pitfalls fob your feet.
But he's certain to git beat
Somehow.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Friday Offerings in Mems Wear.

Tan Cape Walking Gloves with heavy out
seams, embroidered and spear point backs.
These gloves are made Of perfect, high quality
skins, but are little discolored in tanning,
most of which is unnoticeab1e. Sizes to 9.
Special price, $1.65 pair.
Mems Pajamas-a small lot in plain blue,
lavender and tan colors, also white with self
stripes; small medium and large sizes.
A most exceptional value, $1.O0 suit.
And the following:
Mems Soft Felt Hats. in Fedora shape-tan,
brown gray: sizes s 7s, and 7A csc eachs were
$500 and $500.
light green lavender; size y only 10 Dairs
35c and SOC
pairs Mems Lightweight Cotton Socks
with triple woven heels and toes and double soles
subject slight imperfections weave; white and
Palm Beach shades: sizes 9H. 10 and 1oh Special
price. pairs for SIOO.
Main floor street
Evening star., 1917-11-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
A Home Body.

A Home Body.
$50 you spend all your evenings at
homep
eyes," replied Mr.. Meekton. "Hen-
rietta has speeches to make and we can't
keep a servant. Somebody has to look
after the house nights"
Evening star., 1917-11-01

In spite of Berlin's expressions Of
contempt for the United States Army
great care is taken to keep its move
ments secret from the German people
A German soldier does not know that
there are American soldiers in Europe
until he has been taken prisoner by one
of them.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Appeal to a Dry Constituency.

Appeal to q Dry Constituency.
"Did you ever make any temperance
speechesp
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum.
"Did they help anybodyr
II should say so. They helped me to
get elected"
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Upholstery Department.

A large collection of remnants and
short lengths in Cretonnes. Curtain
Madras, Scrims, Nets and various
upholstery. drapery and fancy work
materials, in q wide range of
weaves, colors and patterns.
Lengths range from Y to Az
yards.
" to 1-8 less than regular prices.
Fifth floor. G street.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Knit Underwear Dept.

1S Women's jersey Ribbed Cotton Com
bination Suits, high neck. long sleeves and
ankle length; size Z. $1.35 each; were
$1.75.
Is women's Jersey Ribbed Cotton Fleece
lined Vests, high neck and long sleeves;
size 5. CSC each; were 75c.
20 Children's AIl-wool Vests. Pants and
Drawers; vests are high neck and long
sleeves: sizes 26 to "a: pants. %. 90 and
30; drawers. % to 81; In ankle length.
$1.50 each: were $1.95 to $3.50.
Main floor, G street.
Evening star., 1917-11-01

Hillquit, New York's socialist candi-
date for mayor, denounces Roosevelt
There is no better boost than q denun.
ciation from the right source.
Evening star., 1917-11-01

New York may yet decide to get
good mayor and then hang on to him
even should it prove necessary to raise
his salary. ..
Evening star., 1917-11-01
$18.75 each.
Were S25 and SO s.

VSiS P@0 di10 pS1.oO.
1 Fig Brown Tricotine Suit. coat
of medium length, with large col
lar buttoning close to the neck; size
46h. $25.00; was $3.50.
Navy Blue Gabardine Suit, Hick-
son model; coat has white silk vest
and collar. and the skirt is plain
front and plated back; size 40.
$500: was $500.
Navy Blue Gabarline Suit, self
trimmed three-quarter length coat;
skirt has gathered back and finished
with wide belt: size 50. $45.0O; was
$4,000.
/ Navy Blue Suit. Of satin and
gabardine: the large collar fastens
close to neck: skirt made with satin
panel front and back; size SO. $500;
was $4,000.
! Combination Khaki Kool Suit,
rose-colored coat with white skirt:
size Sc. $500; was s65.O0.
Third noor. G street.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Women's Suit Dept.

A small lot of Navy Blue and
Black Serge and Gabardine
Suits in plain tailored and belt
ed models; good, serviceable
materials and colors and very
good styles.
Sizes "a to 461z.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
11th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York once: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Bldg.
European ONCE: Regent st.. London.
South American Office: La Vale S4l.
Buenos Aires. Argentina
The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition. is delivered by carriers
within the city at Is cents per month !:
daily only. Is cents per month: Sunday
only. 20 cents per month. Orders may
pc sent by mail. or telephone Main 1880
OF each month.
Evening star., 1917-11-01

There is no possible reason to believe
that Italy has been free from that COM
mon enemy of the civilized world, the
German spy system.
Evening star., 1917-11-01
Skirt Department.

wide crush belts; green and gold colors;
27 and % inch waist measures. $500 each;
were $500.
Plated Pongee Skirt, gold and purple
figures: 27-inch waist. $12.75; was $29. rs.
Plain Gathered Skirts of silk serge, in
mustard and green colors: 28 and ri inch
waist measure. $1,000 each; were $500.
Third floor. G street.
Evening star., 1917-11-01

The man who attempts to evade all
The war taxes merely tries to revive the
exploded fallacy Of perpetual motion.