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Evening star., 1917-09-29
"NEW THINGS"

An exquisite gown is of tan
Georgette over mahogany silk.
tastefully embroidered by hand
with beads. The sleeves are long
with graceful cuffs. Price. $500.
A superb costume for a woman
of exquisite taste is of black
panne velvet, with straight plain
skirt, on stylish yoke forming
points on the hips, giving long,
graceful lines. The coat Is full
length and shirred in the back. and
having wide panels, with deep
borders of wolf fur. The same fur
adorns the graceful collar and the
long sleeves. Price, $225.OO.
A very stylish Sweater is of
Emerald Shetland Wool. 1t slips
over the head. forming a neck.
The belt is woven in at the waist.
in gold, white, purple and green
stripes. Only fine figures should
wear this style of sweater.
Tailored Waists have three styles
of collars-the Tuxedo, the sailor
and the convertible collars. A
very stylish waist of navy blue
Georgette has numbers of tiny
tucks going around the body. and
a small plated ruffie on the collar
and cuffs. Price, $500.
A charming Military Waist is of
dark blue Georgette, with an ad-
Unstable messaline vest of pale
gold The long sleeves have
pointed cuffs. with fancy buttons.
This waist is very stylish, and the
collar is unique and can be worn
in three entirely different ways.
Price, $1,000.
An Elegant Georgette Crepe
Blouse is in navy blue, with white
chiffon lining. 1t is embroidered
with emerald beads and old gold.
The design is outlined with gold.
The vestee is of white Georgette.
A double collar, one of white
above blue, is hand hemstitched.
The blue buttons are embroidered
with gold thread. The long
sleeves have embroidered turned
back cuffs. Price, e23.75.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

It would be a disappointment to D.
Field Malone if investigation should dis
close that Supt. Whitaker has been al.
together too lax in discipline toward
prisoners who presented claims of social
superiority to their surroundings.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHIANDER JOHNSON.
Mental Immunity.

"Before that colleague Of yours gets
through he'll say something he'll be
sorry for"
1T have my doubts" said Senator
Sorghum. "It takes a considerable de-
gree of intellectual perception to enable
a man to know when it's time to be
sorry"
Evening star., 1917-09-29

Ex-President Roosevelt and ex-Presi-
dent Taft are in close agreement on
many subjects. This will doubtless be
a disappointment to Bernstorff, who as
sumed that all Americans would seize on
a time of national emergency to air and
aggravate old differences.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

Won Tirpitz remarks on need Of in
IDENTITIES to enable Germany In future
decades to recover the losses Of this
war. There will be indemnities, but they
will not be going Tirpitz's way
Evening star., 1917-09-29

It would be terrible blow to faith in
human nature if the farmers should get
together and try to adopt price boosting
methods for which they have previously
blamed high finance.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

If Postmaster General Burleson is
compelled to read all the newspapers on
whose AVAILABILITY he will have to pass
his salary should be raised.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

The great popular interest in the
study of French just now is not without
Its element of embarrassment. 1t will
inevitably call renewed attention to the
literal translation of Mr.. La Follette's
name.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

Russia is getting rid Of the old sys-
tenn Of graft and deception, but not
without some natural struggle on its
part.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

Belgium will yet be consulted as to
how far it will be proper to 60 toward
restoring the old order of things in the
German empire.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

Without attaining very high rank as
. poet the kaiser must be credited with
having written more poetry than truth.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

A new departure in style is the
Hat-and-Bag Set. One exquisite
set is in turquoise Derline goods,
trimmed with punches of small
flowers and leaves in natural col
ors, in pastel shades. A bag to
match the hat is of the same ma
terials, and the whole is a charm
ing possession for any dressy wom-
an. Price, $4,000.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

=. Now and then statesman looms I'D
who creates fear that he would rather
be denounced than not noticed
Evening star., 1917-09-29

Every time the Italians advance Aus
tria is again impressed with the futility
Of strafng, even when done by an ex-
pert.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Every Young Girl
Carries a
Swagger Stick


1t she wants to be in harmony
with the modes of the hour,
1t will be a delight to
choose from an-assortment as
large as ours, and including
every smart idea in woods,
some with sterling silver
mountings, to be engraved,
and others with colored novel
ty knobs and mountings.
Soc to $500.
Main floor, street entrance.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Crude Impersonstion.

The parrots loquacious bird
Who talks but doesn't mean a word.
He .swears and fibs and will not cease
And says he is dove of peace!
Evening star., 1917-09-29

Liberty & Company of London
and Paris have sent over con-
siRnment of G h l d T. n s Play
F'rocks They are woven in pat
terms that are quite attractive. and
each little dress is marked out, 50
that it can be easily cut. One
little dress is of gray, with a
deep border of brown and blue
with nursery decorations that will
delight the little people.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
No Time for Cogitation.

No Time Tor COgitatfOn.
"What's wheat worth"
"That's not the question:" replied
Farmer Corntossel. "When you can get
two dollars and more a bushel for wheat
you've got too much business ON your
mind to permit you to indulge in absract
theories as to ito actual value.n
Evening star., 1917-09-29

A large Poke-shaped Hat is of
black panne velvet, embroidered
in large black chenille daisies.
The soft crown is untrimmed, eX-
cept by a tiny bow of old blue
ribbon, to match the lining of the
brim. Price, $1,000.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Cheering.

II understand the weather prophets
are predicting an unusually cold winter
"Thst's good news. I never yet know
q weather prophecy dated three months
ahead to come out right"
Evening star., 1917-09-29
NEW RIBBONS.
A Presentation of All the Modes.

This ribbon display is devoted entirely to the
and fashionable ribbons many of which surpass in orig
naity of design and magncence of color blending any
thing of previous seasons You will also find full variety
of the Staple Ribbons the desirable Narrow
Ribbons the Pretty Pecot-edge Ribbons
RICH BRocADED RIBBONS that introduce the metallic
tones of silver and gold; patterns inclined to be
large and exceptionally elegant
DARK AND HANDSOME RoMAN-sTRIPED RIB
BONS
HANDSOME PLAID RIBBONS in extremely attractive
blendings
PERSIAN RIBBONS, POLKA-DOTTED RIBBONS,
FAILLE RIBBONS, STRIPED RIBBONS.
As means of suggestion for the of many of these
exclusive and beautiful ribbons we have made up
Bags and other Fashionable Dress Accessories to show
the possibilities Thesemadeup articles also for sale
Mainf
Evening star., 1917-09-29

Oars a great temptation" said Uncie
Eben, "to think you's economizin' when
you decides to go wifout sumpin' you
didn' keer muffin bout in de fust place."
Evening star., 1917-09-29
Children's s School
Umbrellas Are
Especially Featured

Substantial grades of Um-
brellas-substantial In ma
terial, frames and handles, for
children's school usage Made
of Gloria Cloth and Tspe-edge
American Taffeta, with an
extensive assortment of
shapes in handles. Sizes for
all children-16 to "a inches.
Priced from $1.OO to
$3.50.
Main floor, G street entrance.
Evening star., 1917-09-29
WE HAVE JUST PLACED ON DISPLAY IN THE
FRENCH LINGERIE ROOM
A Newly Arrived Direct Importation of
FINE FRENCH UNDERGRADUATES

Which eagerly awaing and in which number OF
patrons have been decidedly interested
This arrival particularly opportue time Tor the October
Bride And imagine endarng sentiment at this
Wedding Trousseaux French Lingerie?
of embroidered
of lace oGowns
to
of
n at actN
$1.5O to $780,
by yhand,in nricho smpepa
$3.50 to $1,000.
skirt and closed drawers
attractive embroidered
to
mu
and the
simp1vm ade and trimm
to $780,
nansook and straight
embroidered unusually attractive styles
$1.5O o 5000
Fnret
Evening star., 1917-09-29
A Ballad Revised. .

Everybody used to work
But father, ran the song.
It was his privilege to shirk
And kick when things went wrong.
He used to sit around all day,
But now he's IN the race.
The boys are marching to the fray
No moro they tend the plAoe.
1;ssstess:: :. .ss: r - ::ss'is:s is:s 81.
RESl 11mtI.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

Ono Of the new Electric Light
Shades in the figure style wears a
charming gown of plain silk in
rose pink, with an over-dress of
filmy lace. The figure is securely
fitted with the electric arrange
ments ready to be adjusted to the
electric lamp. Price, S5.25.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

A lovely Breakfast Gown is of
rose pink waterfall velvet. The
collar and cuffs are satin, embroid-
cred with chenille, in same deli
cate shade. A pink silk cord fas-
tens at the waist, in loops. $22.5O.
Evening star., 1917-09-29

An exquisite gown is of tan
Georgette over mahogany silk.
tastefully embroidered by hand
with beads. The sleeves are long
with graceful cuffs. Price, $500.
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COVE 2N0R I'll CONFER WITH
STATE COUNCIL Of DEFENSE

CHARLESTON. y. VA. ApTi LIT
will rui y. ANown hefor" nrH: Saturday
wh.dh.r Eu."!t.uG Io!H ]. CoraweiI
viii 81, -. ". NiE-iria legislature
into extraordinary session h"tor'' j&"e
d. \ ursi:n@ y 80 b" nei.i in his OIL
Gc.~ - jht m~tnherS A. r"cen:!y
n;;,nrt! % art IL III" S.;It"E ,i"fr"SN
covrcii ~: this :urstiES l. iii h'
determined w;.,,r program should q"
carried OF IL W">: Nir-i,t!a i"ukiES
toward ne c0nS,.-v:,li0n. ot -"sourr"5
am: ihn utilization uT areas which haT d"
TO: been under proper cultivation
tnretOfurc IN u recent conference
with tie secretary o; var by Gu"ernnr
COrnweil. suggestions were mad reta-
tive 10 special legislation. but rho gov
frnor says ne believes K = possible
fo- ;his new council 20 work our the
propositions suggested. making II u1-
necessary Tor legislative action.
The governor has inttmated casually
that il ia not his wiah 10 have the legis-
iature consider any subjects other than
those OF appropriations for the biennial
period beginning July l, and the VII
ginta debt Il is believed thai the s.p-
Preparations will be arranged satisfaG-
torily without any delay. but 1t Is not
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WASHINGT0N. Arrll i1.-Rapii
nrr@i "sr on the c'""'inuuniin2 pro
gram ut war Legislation is planned ~
congress ,luria" ii." cumi:'@' week.
Ii" $500 Uu'."'" revenue au;horl-
Ion hill passed ~ IN" ii"uSe unaEi-
mouslv yesterday. il Ihe lIrS' and. i'm
'u",iiain consideration. /: viii D."
submitted iumnrruw 10 ihc SENATE: viii
br reported Iayur&hiE almost iinm"di-
arciy BY the lnHM"" committee ana
Will h" passed no! I;rrr than Tuesday.
according 10 leaders expectations. AH'
proyal virtually without nppnsitInn -
regarded certain.
Many More Measures.
Following The bond authorization
kill come quickly in both houses WAT
taxation. navy and army. cSplnn" ee.
financial ana industrial mobilization
bills and other war time measures.
To exnedite the great bond issue and
treasury certificate authorization IN
rluding it's provision for loanlng 3d.
600 100000 10 the Allies, Chairman
Simmons today called meeting OF the
Senate finance committee for tomor-
row morning. The committee plans
TO report the bill to the senate shortly
after It cnnvenes. While Senator SIM
mons Will ask itB immediate consider
alton. 1t is probable that under the
rules uud because OF house. amend
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known what phases az the dob: Gue2-
tiCr0 Wit: haze 10 be considered.
B"tur,. the call 10 The lcg:$latu-" IS
made. tiie Cuyhrnur experts tn met
. wiin the heads of al STATE depari
msnts and institutions. as yell as III"
chalrncn ot III" !aNatiun and finance
r0uuitters of thu Two houses. and III
range, an agreed SCncr!ul. uf operations
which will require only tn" statutory
,iru. 70 b. disposed .. hy 'hr le=islu-
. iurn.
Srnr.,s OF prum;nnn' citi2csls ha"o
called oil the governor during the last
frw days. recommending subjects 10
De Incorporated in his cali. and soma
Of these Subjects are meritnriouS. ho
admits. buI nc does not believe that
it will ba well 10 have them disposed
Of ar ,hs forthcoming session. A for
mdahln arTas..of manufacturers from
tho central part OF thn state has con.
ferred with him during the last Tow
days. asking that III" legislature ba
permitted 10 consider bill looking to-
ward the prevention Of transporting
gas. from the state. Gas producers IN
almost equal number have asked him
not to introduce the subject. It is be.
Iioved that he will treat all the sus-
gestions alike and have but TWO sub
jects IN the call unless others are
necessary as war measures
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menrS. he resolution will lie over Ml-
Ill Tuesday and then have the right
of way over all oiher business until It
il passed 4
Push Espionage Bill.
The senate also will receive tomor
row the administration espionage bill,
thu army general :afi amendments 20
ihe Chamberlain national defense
trl and the Webb bill 10 permit COM
bnn'ion nf exporters in foreign trade.
Tho espionage measure. which Is eX-
pccIcd 10 provoke considerable debaIe.
will b" pressed 70. prompt passage by
administration leaders. and be dis
placed only by the bond bill and other
war finance measures.
The conference report on tile general
deficiency bill. including a sl00.000600
emergency fund appropriation for
President Wilson 10 use AT his discr2-
ton in prosecuting the war, will be
probably adopted in both houses TO-
morrow.
Army Draft Bill.
Consideration Of the administrations
srlective draft army bill will be taken
up tomorrow by the senate military
affairs committee. The committee has
not decided whether 10 hold publie
hearings, but Secretary Baker. General
CONTINUED ON FASS xEhG
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PANIC REIGNED IN THE GERMAN REARGUARD -
WHICH MADE FRANTIC EFFORTS TO ESCAPE
Fifteen Hundred Germans Are Killed in Counter Atac or
Lignicoart, Which is Momentarily Successful, Only
to Be Retaken in Immediate British Offensive.

LONDON April 15.-25o P M-Brish patrols entered Lens
between o'clock this morning according to espatch re-
cevde the correspondent OF Loyds News with the BRUSH army
in France
Describing conditions the correspondent wires
Though the enemy still his redouotS III some
puces these guards the main body has ereateo
Len had been stacked with guns and was GER
tain the network OF mines and ptheao
From prisoners that wild took place IN Lens
frantic being made get away guns and stores and defend
the line of>retreat by blowing up the roads.
Orders given destroy the mines by firing charges into
pits and by flooding mine galleries. y
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WASHINGTON. April l5--In
personal appeal addressed 20
night 10 his f"iluw cnun'rymcn.
President Wilson calls upon "v-
cry American citizen. man. woni-
an aud cnild. iu join together 10
uak,. ihr nation Il unI for tha
preservation nf its ideals and !"r
triumph ur democracy IN me
world war.
The supreme test OF IN" M.
ton has come" Says the address.
We must al speak. act and serve
together
Putting the navy on war foot
inr and raising :, great army .Hr"
thr simplest parts ri The er'al
task ahead. til" president declares
and urges al! II" peupl. with par
ticuiHr emphasis upon his words
20 the farmers. 10 concentrate
ihe;r energies. practice ccon"mF.
nrnir urS, lfiShneSS and demon
sr"a;r efficiency. The address fol-
lows:
The Address
"Nv fellow countrymor. Tho
anfvancr Of our own beloved rnlln-
try into the grim and Irrribl" var
;nr dcmncracy and human riEnlS
which has sh;tk"n III" world ere
ares so many problems OF national
liz" and action which call for mi
mediate consideration and E"t:!"'
mon; that hop" YOU will permit q.
mo 70 address IN lou 4 few wnr'S
OF earnest counsel and appeal
with regard 10 them.
"W" are rapidly putting out navy
upon IN "ffectiy" war footing ;,nl
are abuuJ To create aud equip 4
great army. hui these IT" ;hn SIM
pies; paris % the GrcaI ASK 10
which We Aave addressed cur
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IS
SLAIN BY NEGRO.

CARLISLE. " VA. April 15-W.
y. HYDE, a we'll known uine shaft
con triclor. Was shot and killed here
today by Fred Btazicr, colored. Hyde
had gone With J. 4. Wren, an officer,
20 urrrst Brazier for threatening the
life Of !hn officer. il is said. Brazler
fired =: Hyde and made his escape in
rhe woods \ posse spent most OF TO-.
day hunting for Brazier but no trace
o. him was found. Hyde leaves
widow and four small children:
rnrding 10 tlc Exchange Te!egrapa's
Rurnus Aires correspondent. The out
breaks were nuI dowE by. the police.
,ayS he despatch. several persons ne
inc injured. Tnr despatch reads:
".hn excited mob Of huge dimensions
paraGina The streets and, demanding
war with Germany. attacked 4 Ger
marrow r"d newspaper Office. but was
dispersed by gendarmes: The moo,
proceeded 10 fire on the German lega-'
lion and consulate. The outbreaks
were sCnl. overcome.
THE chief.of police, while trying to
conciliatr the mob. was stoned and IN,
i, rod In a charge on the crowd by
the police. several persons were hurt.
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n,cGIa.>ly after PRIMER Ribot N French
public Nfe.
General Foch was formerly command
er OF the northern armies Of Franco, and
ever since the beginning Of the war has
henn responsible for all joint opera ttonS
with the British armies and was Fteld
Mhrsnnl French's inun otliate superior.
Occi-e HoTnbcrg was Premier 2tboth
r.Cht-hand man when the latter was
Minister Of Finance, and came to the
United States as n member Of the Anglo
French Loan Commission, of which Lord
Reading, Chief Justice of England, was
rnaO Henry FraukDn-B -Boillon. nieTu-
hey (: the Chamber OF Deputies. will be
the rarHa:Hen tary representative. An
other member Will represent tho navy,
1.r bably = member OF the Naval General
staff.
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rorr Of the distinguished Eien VINO
-,Jll conposc tho T-c9ch w-Sr mission
to tho United states. The members OF
the mission Will represent t.ia POLITICAL
military, naval, financial and paruamon-
tary pnaseg c! tho FreucE government.
In ali probability tE"J viii arrlTe at
ahor1 tho same ti-,te cha: Arthur j. Bal
four, sets foot Oil American soil as Eng
lands var rrprc sant.iAv" hore.
General Marcchal JoGH", former c0m-
r1anLer-ir-chisi Of tnc Allied armies and
victor of the cattle Of the H"The. Wall
need 70 introduction 20 the american
,;rblic Jctrc will 'ie the most iut2rest
ing tirure 10 Americans. although tho
likelihood is thar fU!1me" premier Rere
yivam. now Vicr-2rns nsidert OF tlle CouE-
Gil Of nTirG;Hrs Gnd M!nSrar NJ Jusfice.
vii! head rho mission. Viv;-ih raTSs i1l-
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IS EPILEPSY CONQUERED
New Jersey Physician Said To Have
Many Cures To His Credit

RED BANK. \. L.. April l:-A d.
vices from "vnry t;r"crrn :Tlly con-
firm previous reports 'hat III" remark.
able treatment for epilepsy being ad-
ministercd b. tho consulting physi.
clans OF Tho Kline Laboratories Of this
city IL achieving wonderful results.
Old and stubborn cases have been
greatly benefited and many patients
claim 70 have been entirely cured.
Perzonp suffering from epilepsy
should write Ut once to Kline Labor.
aturtea. Branch 1+S. Red Bank. n. j.,
for II supply Of The romedy. which IL
being distributed gretritously,
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DISTINGUISHED
STATESMEN AND
|. ARMY HEROES To.
/. ASSEMBLE HERE
PREPARATIONS IN THE
MAKING FOR GREETING
.Balfour, Jofre and Viviani
: on the Anglo French
Commission.
COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON. April 15-With
thc assembly Of the most momen-
tOus international conference ever
held in this country only few
days distant. officials of several
executive departments Of the gov
rrnment devoted themselves TO-
day 70 making final preparations
for greeting the distinguished
men Great Britain and France
are sending here 10 discuss war
problems. State department Of
ficials directly responsible for the
details of the arrangements, CON
fcrred in an effort TO have no i,
mark t., courtesy lacking.
Those familiar with official eu-
Quettc abroad. say that the send
ing 10 this country Of men like :.
British Foreign Secretary Bal
four. French Minister of Justice
and Former Premier Rene Vivi-
ana and general Joffre. is almost
without precedent. Not only does
the trip here require much more
very valuable time than the varl7
Gus European war conferences,
but il submits the high officials
10 real dangers from mines and
submarines. not experienced in !
crossing 10 the continent. It Is !,
known that the present trip was
taken only with the deepest fore
boding Quickcned by memories OF
The loss of Lord Kitchener.
viii Be Welcomed I.
The preliminary committee Of vel
come. consisting Of Third Asslstan,
Secretary Long, representing. tne
n q q 4 6r1irq
Frank =. Fletcher and Commander D
f. Sellers, representing the navy, anG
Colonel Robert +. L. Niche. Lleuten
AMI Colonel Spencer Cosby and Cap
ain John G. Quckemeyer, represent
ne the army, is ready tn leave for tn,
rort of arrival at a moments notice
The committee will welcome the com
nissioners and accompany them mere
III II Speci2l train. A formal recep
ion will ct them here, at which
he highe officials Of the govern
nent will participate. 80,
MIST Convincing. =
The action "a the house yesterday II
yassing without dissenting voice tht
IMMENSE s7,l00,0 100000 war measure
rith it's provision for a loan 9f 80, ,009,
l00 900 to the Allies, was acclaimed sbS
,istc department officials rs a con
yincinc demonstration OF the fulnes7
IF 4merica's cooperation against th<
common enemy and as, an answer e
hose who feared this country mighl
conduct An academic war..That action
with the plans for a war army anc
obstruction OF one thousand wooden
merchant ships will he!offcred as a
10 the Ente fte commission
~, "a: ,.ril.al :
Thc near approach of the conferen
,os and the growing certainty mat an
.ttempl will pr made to'harmoniZe me
,nds for which the Allies are fighting
with the principles laid down by Pres'
fcounuued on Page Eighth
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NEUTRALITY |5
NEXICIN PLAN

MENICU CiTE. Mexico. hprl.
la.~-Girncral tarrgnzh in his ad-
dress 20 the now congress t0nigh;
declared that Mexico would main
rain a strict and rigorous neutral.
it's IL the world war. II. Won Eek
hardi, the German minister. was
seated In Il box with Austrian,
Spanish and olner diplomats.
Henry P. Fletcher sat with the
British minister.
General Carranza also read 10 the
congress, which held Its first forma
session tonight, complete report O.
his administration as first chief. Tht
narrative extended from the time O
{Co1tinued on Psge Toa-a