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Evening star., 1917-03-21
Time for Declaration.

Within two weeks a formal declara-
ton that state of war exists between
the United States and Germany will
] probably have been made by Congress,
in response to the Presidents statement
/ to the House and Senate, convened in
extra session, covering the conditions
that obtain in respect to aggressions
upon American rights. In that time all
those who reside in the United States,
whatever their places of birth or their
ancestry, should declare themselves. If
they are already citizens there will be
| no need of other declaration. Their acts
will speak for themselves. If they are
not citizens they must either avow al
legiance to this country or confess their
alienship. There can be no hyphena-
| ton.
Citizenship now means loyalty. Less
than loyalty to the government is trea-
son. A crisis such as never before faced
the American people is at. hand. Since
the diplomatic break with Germany
many of alien birth have become nat
uralized and others have announced
their intentions, to be followed by the
full taking of the oath of citizenship.
Those who have done neither must
quickly elect.
Whatever may come, however the i'm
pending break of the international peace
may result, America must and will be
undivided. Now is the time, there
fore, to demonstrate patriotism in terms
of citizenship and tenders Of service to
the government in its hour of need. By
the time the war Congress shall have
acted the hyphen should have disap
peared from the land
Evening star., 1917-03-21

wholly pleased, though not publicly
vocal with their displeasure. The Presi-
dent, it seems, took no counsel In the
matter, but looked over the field for
himself and decided for himself.
But now that the selections have been
made, if the Senate shall in the end ap-
prove them, let us all hope that the
commission may gather all the informa-
tion possible, arrange it in the best form
possible, and make its first report as
soon as possible. Tariff revision is on
the cards. and marked "must." The
government has never before needed So
much money as ncF; and that need will
continue for some years to come. Pres
ent provisions for raising it are poor
and unsatisfactory. Customs schedules
and rates are, owing to the war, out-of-
date at the end of a few years. Mr..
Underwood, if given the task today,
would not prepare and pass the tariff
measure which bears his name.
The next general tariff debate in Con-
gress will probably be the most inter
esting ever heard on Capitol Hill, part
ly as the result of the war, and partly
as the result of the recasting of tariff
views in this country by prominent men
which began before the war broke out.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
The Tariff Commission.

The Senate took no action on the
nominations to the tariff commissioner
ships. No significance attaches to the
failure. There was not time enough for
investigation and discussion. The list
was sent in late, and the Senate was
occupied with more pressing business.
With one or two exceptions, the nomi-
nees are without. national reputation,
and, presumably, when the Senate
reaches their cases it will inform itself
about them. Comment on the selections
is of q negative character. No hearty
endorsement has appeared. The subject,
however, Is at disadvantage. Just now
public attention is fxed on subjects of
far greater importance. r.s q
The republican leaders in Congress
are said to be surprised and q little re-
sentful at the political complexion of
the commission. They are unable TO see
where their party "eonies in" And yet
many Of them voted for the establish.
ment ef the commission fact, were
sdsesasias the proposition al time
vksn ~ President IVES sppo<lng n and
osslarlns so1misuios unnecessary.
~ tbrs ere dsns>rnfls lssdsss 90
Evening star., 1917-03-21
The House.

The illness of Representative Lee of
the seventh Georgia district, which
everybody hopes may soon pass, brings
up again the question of House control.
Mr.. Lee is democrat, and should sue
cessor become necessary another demo-
ctat will be chosen. But the vote of
that district might not be available at
the beginning of the extra session. In
that event the republicans at that time
would profit from the vacancy. But
only, of course, until the vacancy could
be filled.
The see-saw situation in the House is
new and interesting. Likewise it is full
Of suggestions. As The Star pointed out
a few weeks ago, should the democrats
organize the House, and yet in a short
time lose a few members by death, the
republicans, then with the necessary
numbers, would insist on reorganization
and the exercise of majority power; and
vice versa. Mr.. Clark in the Speakers
chair with republican majority on the
floor, or Mr.. Mann. there with demo-
cratic majority on the floor, would not
Consist" The presiding officer in the
House represents the majority. =
There has never been a committee of
the House on the health of members;
but one might well be appointed for the
present House, with power to pass upon,
the physical condition of members daily,
examine tongues, take temperatures and
refer doubtful cases to practicing ply
sicians for treatment. It is the spring
Of the year; and changes Of weather are
frequent, and, to the frail, trying. Pneu-
monia alone often does land Office
business during March and April, even
in an excellent climate-in fact, in all
climates.
Statistics of the present House have
not been taken as to whether the demo-
Gratis or the republicans have the better
of the bargain in the matter Of ageor ro-
business. But security is not always to
the young or to the robust. Prudent
habits count for much, even in states
man.
Altogether, the situation is such as
to cause the ivelest speculation. No
apprehension is felt respecting war ques-
tions. Neither partisan nor bipartisan.
control Of the House would signify
should war come. Amy control would
insure a prompt response. to all the
needs of the country. It is only when
domestic questions are considered that
House control signifies. Then there is
canvassing as to legislation in its prob
able effects on the early political future
Of the country.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
The New Order in Russia.

Evidently the Russian revolution is
thorough. A convincing proof of its
completeness lies in the fact that at the
first meeting of the Holy Synod held at
Petrograd Sunday the new procurator
general, NJ. Lvoff, who is premier of the
new ministry, in opening the sitting or
dered the removal of the imperial chair
from the conference room, symbolizing
the end of interference by the emperor
in the affairs of the church. The strong
est hold of the emperor upon his peo-
Pile lay in his Office as head of the
church. He was "the little father" the
"papa,n which is almost an equivalent Of
"pope," as the title is applied to the
head of the Roman Church. His por-
trait was, an "ikon" hanging in every
household at the place of prayer.
This transformation within the Ortho-
dox Church of Russia is even more sig
nificant than the transfer of allegiance
by the army from the old ministry to
TIC uuAuo. 41au tuC ShaACh 4C4AGAAACu 4AA
line with the old regime a reaction for
the restoration of the Romanoffs and
the order that has just been thrown
from power would have been possible.
With the church aligned with the duma
and the people such reaction seems
most unlikely. Thus the removal of
the imperial chair from the conference
room Of the Holy Synod symbolized vir.
tually the passing Of the power that has
just been ended with remarkable swift.
ness and lack Of bloodshed.
In n businesslike way the new re-
sime h proceeding with the work Of re-
organization. II is announcing itself
through ~ diplons>is sssnts - the
-usvsssnsss sensilsssss Il nssuia. n
Evening star., 1917-03-21
Honoring the Guardsmen.

Tonight the citizens of Washington
will greet the men who last summer
went to the Mexican boundary at the
call of the President as representatives
of the District in the National Guard.
These men discharged their duty in a
manner to reflect credit upon the capi-
tai community. They did. their work
we'll and won high praises from those in
command of the forces. They were held
long time at the border and endured
serious privations and hardships. Many
of them sacrificed their positions to go
in answer to the call, and of these some
are still unprovided for, despite the eff
forts of their friends through local or
CARNATIONS. They should be immedi-
ately assured Of positions so long as
their services are not further needed
by the government.
This ceremony of reception comes at
an opportune time, with the Congress
just called in extra session to meet an
international crisis in conditions which
unmistakab1y point to the outbreak of
war with Germany. Tonight's meeting
should be a patriotic demonstration.
Convention Hall should be filed to the
doors with citizens availing themselves
of this opportunity to attest by their
presence to their loyalty to the govern
ment at whose call these $500 Washing
tonians went forth last summer to dis
charge whatever duty might be assigned
to them.
Evening star., 1917-03-21

springs into being fully equipped ad-
ministration, bent upon sweeping re-
forms within and the prosecution of the
war. A tremendous task lies before it.
1t has, however, the sympathy Of prac-
tically all the world save the nations
with which Russia is now at war, whose
interests it appears were bound up in
the old order that has been swept aside.
Evening star., 1917-03-21

The sinking Of three American ships
came at a time when the American rail
roads may have needed some emphatic
reminder that the country is on the
verge of war. Germany could scarcely
have intended the demonstration to
benefit United States interests. But the
effect could not have been other than
to discourage indecision and procrasti-
nation.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
War Congress to Meet at Once.

The call to Congress, the war-declar-
ing body, to assemble in extra session
April 2, two weeks earlier than the date
previously set, is wise meeting of the
national necessity. The President has
determined to lay the case against Ger
many, as soon as is humanity possible,
before the representatives, of the people.
That case is strong one. It includes
many acts of destruction of property
and life in defiance of American rights
and of the principles for which this
government has stood in the past. The
answer can come in no other terms save
q declaration that Germany has herself
preeipitated a state of war against the
United States.
Germany has contemptuously ignored
American rights at sea, has driven into
port American ships for fear of de-
struction, has destroyed ships flying the
American flag on the high seas without
warrant and without warning. American
lives have been sacrificed wantonly,
ruthlessly.
The United States has borne itself
with extraordinary patience and con-
sideration during the two years of the
submarine campaign, in the course of
which many Americans have been
slaughtered on the seas. 1t has main
tanned an official neutrality that has at
times strained the temper of the people
sorely.
Promptly meeting German proclama-
tion of campaign of ruthless subma-
rine warfare covering an immense area
of sea with a dismissal of the German
ambassador on the ground of violation
of the pledge given in May last by the
Berlin government, the United States
still refrained from becoming bellig-
erent. 1t could not accept the insult
ing terms Of cqpcession granted by Ger
many in that proclamation, weekly
ship carrying no contraband passing
through specified lane between this
country and England. Its ships were
held in port. The President asked Con-,
gress for authority to arm them for de-
fense, and though supported by an over
whelming majority in both houses was
denied legislation through flibuster in
the Senate at the close of the session.
Assured of his power under existing
statutes to arm these merchantmen, he
has announced to the world the purpose
to send our ships of trade to sea under
the protection Of the armed guard placed
on them by the government.
Persistent in her policy Of destruc-
tion, Germany has failed to heed this
warning and has within short time
sunk four American vessels, with some
loss of life, two Of them carrying inno-
cent eargoes homeward. There can be
no further question of the German
purpose to force war upon the United
States. The acts already committed are
In fact acts of war.
The President has the power and the
right himself to declare that state of
war exists through German offenses
committed in the face of distinct warn
ings to abstain from wanton destruc-
tion of American property and lives at
sea. He has concluded to withhold such
q proclamation and to lay the matter
before Congress for action by it as the
war-making power. The result cannot
be doubted. -,-@
Evening star., 1917-03-21

The White House pickets disappeared
just rs the spring arrived with the prom
Use of fine weather, But they are not
permanently lost to view. Most of them
will no doubt gladden. the eye in the
Easter parade.
Evening star., 1917-03-21

Comparisons of Mexican troopers to
George Washington and his men become
more and more unweleome when it is
noted that the boys down there were
listening to the advice of professional
foreign entanglers. i
Evening star., 1917-03-21

The swift career of the Adamson law
renews the impression that an immense
amount Of time is needlessly consumed
in the ordinary legal processes.
Evening star., 1917-03-21

: The "little father" in Russia has left
a large number of orphans in high
state Of rejoicing.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Purchasing Power.

Purchasing POwer.
"a dollar doesn't 60 as far as it used
to-"
81 wouldn't say that. It may not pur-
chase quite as much food, but if you'll
examine the packages carefully you'll
see that it buys a vastly larger amount
of literature"
Evening star., 1917-03-21

; There might be. some kind of agree
ment among nations as to what consti-
tutes an overt act.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
Pen and Sword.

"The pen is mightier than the sword"
eyes," agreed the man with inkspots
on his necktie. "a leaky fountain pen
has sword beat dozen ways for spoil
ing life and destroying property"
Evening star., 1917-03-21

Congress is willing to come back and
show the country how completely it has
gotten over the f1ibustering habit.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
The Dictator.

Stenography helps many man
To do his duty very well,
Employing in his verbose plan
A lot of words he cannot spell. :
Evening star., 1917-03-21

Two years ago Berlin never suspected
the British would get to Bagdad before
the Germans got to Paris. -
Evening star., 1917-03-21
The ImaRinary Line.

And slipped from winter into spring g
And yet the leafless boughs are tossed
And frosty. shadows grimly cling.
And science says in language hne,
Its an imaginary line"
Imaginary bird songs rise
Among Imaginary flowers;
Imaginary butterflies
Dance In imaginary bowers.
And hopes imaginary cling
To an imaginary spring.
But, 20 mako comfort all complete
And gratify the Weakening soul.
We need imaginary stoves Tor hset
And buru Imaginary coal
ts.s Y .s,ss sss s9sSinAssg sssss s sssh
Evening star., 1917-03-21

The expert gunner dismissed by Sec
retary Daniels for intoxication might be
,reinstated when universal prohibition
makes it impossible for such thing to
occur.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
Black Gabardine,
Yard, $I.29

44-Inch All-Wool Black Gabar-
dine is another fabric very popu-
lar for skirts and suits. An ex-
cellent quality, and will be sold at
this low price for one day only.
Main F1oor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
Black Henrietta,
Yard, 90c

42-Inch All-Wool Black Silk-hn-
ished Henrietta. This fabric was
imported, and a very limited guam
tity is left, so we advise you to
buy your supply tomorrow, as it
is very scarce.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
Destination.

"Where does this car go'"
"There's only one place I can mention
for certain" replied the strikebreaker,
1and that's the repair shop"
Evening star., 1917-03-21

+ -"Of course, you can't judge man by
his Clothes" said Uncle Eben; "but you's
gotter have yoh suspicious Of worker
dat keeps his overalls as neat as when
dey come out Of de store"
Evening star., 1917-03-21
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
i1th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York Office: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European Office: Q Regent ST., LONDON
South American Office: La Vale 34l.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Evening star., 1917-03-21

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition. is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month:
daily only. 25 cents per month: Sunday
only. 20 cents per month. Orders may be
sent by mail, or telephone Main 2440:
Collection is made by carrier at the end
Of each month.
Subscription by maiI-PayAble in advance. =.
Daily. sunday ~1Ided. 60c per month
Daily. u n day cepred. 40c per month.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 81. 40 year.
Evening star., 1917-03-21
5O-in. Washable Cream
Mohair Sicilian, Yard, CSC

This fabric be washed and yet will retain
finish 1t reversible firmly and especially desirable
separate skirts and suits At this price for tomorrow only
Evening star., 1917-03-21

occur.
Evening star., 1917-03-21

New Net Blouses, with camisole Of
chiffon; large collars. The blouses are
trimmed back and front with lace, in
sertion and beading. Specially priced, at
$3.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
rMp1oYMENr AGENCIES

butIers second men housemeni hnEllEn'
swiss, American German couples; COOKS
eborrbpr RMS. etc; vaCs. ScCOndmcn. iroi. ul4
Gsfhf cooks 81 to $40; several porlormaide
y-sifs and Chamb. combined: nurses. lngbos
aids, houseworkcrs, etc. Ph. Locust -l5V
EoOKs. chambermalds childnurSes, hogsowofs
rlris Wnrt pOsitiousi cook and aun'fWA.H Nv
1ont positions together; Protestant cook wants
r5siti6n. cook and chamlcrmaid FOR t1,h2lg
,sctorv. cook and ChImhermaid wanted. ioT
camden Wanted. all kinds hrst-claSs help
Miss Rose Doughcrty. 1918 w Girnrd ave.
ToOEs chtnb,rmdfds Mattresses. laundrgsses
nurses male help. SwreAish, italian, irish.
Erglisn buffers. hons"fnrn. \alcis, lanli,u.LHi
sfr references wish situations heln WAMlGu
in aIl capacities Mrs Kane, oil ). l"lW
Phone Spruce &tOl
FDUCATlONAL 6 Domestic Empoymenl ,.9g9
gov'rnasa.e Isl mothers helper nurses, walt
resscs, cooks
Eps HARNWv. 1919 RNtenhouse Tu,- Wout,d.
large additions. r.'tahlc help .or every rap'e ~
TRs C0RINNE HRINEtEY employment
neencN. 1hN S. lslh 81 ILgkLMaon IIl- w.
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NEW IERsEY sI,nIRnNN

CAMDEN COUNTY y. ! 30 minutes from
rhla .-Two-ncrc plac"; old shade and fruit;
large house. rnuf S2I from April I will
sell on very easy terms.
ARTHUR ''OSWELT. 233 y. 13th
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
FOR SALE

BILLIARD, POOL combination, second hand
supplies. Lafe Keafer American manufac-
turer 800 Girard ave, Phone kens 23l5.
BILLIARD AND POCKET TABLES-Also bowl
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CO. 1902 Arch.
BILLIARD pool tables; new. second hand bowl
ng alleys; easy payments, Rosatto- Barry
street Co, 222 South sth 81. Phone Wal 22s4.
CASH REGISTERS bought EXCHANGED, repaired.
IePlated' supplies; new and factory rebuilt
z Iesihtersi new total addeTs as low as $40. call
and see our new models. Registers sold By us
on easy payments and full guaranteed
THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER co.
Iau CHESTNUT STREET
CHURCH PEWS-Walnu ed-plush upholster-
edt plain quartered oak
z-ShAlR EXCHANGE, $. r. cor 9th and Vine.
hQNEf-De.lclous extracted honey direct from
oeekeepsr, lbs. for 81 10. delivered by parcel
posi- satisfaction guar teed money refunded.
/, n Hostetter, Il. No, 8, Lancaster. Pa.
hEFhiGERAToRS ana fixtures for mpat mar
Asls electric choppers and tools; stores and
t99arhsls htted up complete; monthly payments
TeterenceH are satisfactory. n. r. RAN
oAIL coz. 38l N. ID st. Philadelphia
SAFES, nreproof also thin wall safes: closing
out large lot OF slightly used. all sizes and
MAKES big bargain. 2l9 North Fourth st.
SAFES Fireproof. new and slightly used, an
an, sizes bargains: repairing, opening,
- aAAes, low prices. 1871 Frankford ave.
USED OFFICE FURNITURE
aeE.ythlnB imaginable In this line and plenty
Ssst1i pest assortment and best value In PhiR-
-s4ph4si al, tree auto delivery anywhere.
huehEs' llth and Buttonwo0d
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
REAL ESTATE no ExoHANaE

stock etc. ISEN. 1902 ~ sth ST.
If YOU HAVE REAL ESTATE 10 exchange see
US. Il will pay you. lsen Co, 1902 N, sth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
OLD GOLD

OH. GOLD cash paid tor 9,d gold. sl,vos.
ant tlqug9. clocks. Send postal will call
ROGERS 81 S. iTth at. Roth phones
OLD GOLD. silver platinum. plated ware old.
style tcw"lry teeth plates bought for cash.
Est $50, y j.. clark rc0uer. SO7 SAMSON
PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING
PAINTER House iobbng painting r. Dewitt
232N Manning ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
BUSINESS PERSONALS

Full. DRESS AND TUXEDO SUITS no HIRE
--latest styles), also l-button braided getaways
for morning weddings
COOPER 1910 Grard ave POPLAR G3i2
u WILL REPAIR your watch. no matter how
bad II Is bTOkau new parts AT cost; bring this
ad, with you. 40 SAMSON St. Room 3.
KARAIATT
DIAMONDS BOUGHT
Bank references. Appra isrmrnt, I per cent.
HARRY W SMITH III SAMSON ST
EVENING CLOTHES TO HIRE
Latest stvlas phone Poplar 23j; open evEs.
LElDNER'S lnth and Girard ave, 5. W. cor.
suPERFLUOuS HAIR removed by electrolysls
ihe only permanent way. Eyebrows arChed.
MISS SMITH i02 Keith Theatre building.
GENTS CAST-DFF CLOTHING BOUGHT. l25
n 9TH ST PHONE WALNUT 1866
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
REAL ESTATE WANTED
We HAVE SOLD $4,000

worth Of real estate this year and ws ean
aall yQlfa.
FARRELL. 10 9 2eTH 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
ROOMS FOR RENT

CHESTNUT. 2uOn- DESIRABLE ROOMS PER.
NiANIsNT OR TRANSIENT
LOCUST 30i3-uutsld" rooms running water
furnished uUfuruishud. Preston Goes w
PINE, l53G-ThtrI floor front room neatly fur
uish"d, an cunyrniaur"a. for gentleman Phone,
HANDSOMELY furnished narlor. prlyatv bath,
hut-wator heat Th6uo Poplar il33
ONE nicely furn.. wrll-hratnd room. hot water
hrnt constant h0r water Phone Poplar ~ 33
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MORTGAGES

MORTGAGES
$4,000.
MONEY TO LOAN
ARTHUR ROSWELL
233 " 18TH ST.
private. trust and RuIdnr Association fund.
G1OO OOO 1lh CO IT At
p lOO7OOO-T ~ hAA
SPECIAL TRUST FUND
COOP rnsr ToT oMTonraAars
HORACE II. FRITZ, 1l3 WALNUT ST.
,To SECURE a MoETGAGE ,-,.,
service. quick and satlsfactary results and
mod,r@ii"", chIar}gGg<<.sr, op vvp,rr, .r, nc
Your morigagc Will he as good as placed %
''''''.,.' - 49,
y" py,r94TngIl 94Tgl',9 Nsea5f,,o GsiaI" lon L292ns 95si,
- south 18TH at
r,Nr>c rO, .1ODrc,cr-c
FUND.- fOk MONIGAGES
Northern Trust COmDanV
eTvTrr A>rD epPT,y,i CARDrT
MONEY FOP NTOPTCACEC
n1,-,,ar- tssac>1tio, a., ana Trust Ent.
TAuLANE 500 Walnut st.
FIRST AHNDTCACEC SECOND
STRAIGHT MONlGAGEo WIN ~ SIi;.2 II. & L.
NJ. RERGFR & 90 9TH and Green SITS
r,,,,.r, .., ,,,.,
e9as'rm on a r"wa OF EnIdrne dns mort
ARERNETlIY 1873 S. 12th. @72t NJ 9Th.
ooooo ITO ,IHoHo ,IMHHoGTr n g rsI m moT'EasGs IN
q. e. Sf'''|'' " ~" ''' anu '''''""'' SIS
WORRELL ElEMRsr Hdsr F@R OR 5pTG EIBST ST ~. AND
555 NORTH i7TH ST
800. 600 TO $4,000 TO LOAN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
HEATING

IsIIshhs' EIsAIIEhs' boilers Eanges new and rebuilt:
VII install cheap, 1927 Hilbert ST.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

10 N UNION Corner store ami dwelling
newly unprrod and painted; hot water heat
excellent location for any husiuu#H' SO.
LANLuM & SOY. 30 = LnLn.