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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Skating on the Basin.

1t is announced that skating is now
of the low temperature prevailing for
the past few days. Several hundred
people have taken advantage of this OPP
| portunity. Presumably precautions are
taken at the basin to prevent overerowd-
ing and also to prevent the use of the
ice when it is not absolutely safe. 1t
vised whereby the fact that the ice on
the basin is fit for use may be made
known throughout town by the means
of some conspicuous signals. Publica
tion in The Star will, of course, reach
great numbers of the people, but there
are occasions when the fact might be
advantageously spread by other means.
1t is, however. not altogether desirable
to draw too large q number to the basin.
The chief danger at such place arises
from crowding. A few years ago a
shocking accident occurred at the old
bathing beach, located in about the same
place, when several persons were
drowned by reason. of a simultaneous
movement toward the point of exit,
where the ice had been weakened, it was
afterward discovered, by, an outflow of
warm water from the Monument power
house. In view of that happening it
would be we'll to have more facilities at
the basin for reaching and leaving the
ice than at present. There is now only
one way of getting to the skating sur
face, short of jumping the wall, and that
is at tho boathouse. 1t is conceivable
that in ease of any concerted movement
off the ice toward this one point the
strain on the surface might become too
great If there were temporary steps
at half dozen other points it would be
possible for the crowd to enter and leave
the basin without such a concentration.
The provision of these steps would cost
only trifle and might be the means of
preventing a catastrophe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Senate and Clerks Paw.

PROVISIONS are III preparation for the
appeal to the Senate in behalf of the
government clerks in the matter of sal
airy advance beyond the point of the
House item granting ) and 10 per cent
increases to the department workers.
When Congress rceonvenes next Tues
day this matter will be promptly brought
TO attention in manner to assure con.
sideration.
There are two points to be urged upon
the Senate in this connection. The first
is that the increase is not sufficient, sec
ond that it should not he merely tenn
porary. The Senate should correct the
House enactment in both particulars. 1t
should take into account the fact that
as regards the government pay scale the
present high cost of living is not merely
a temporary condition The scale was
fixed more than fifty years ago, and dur
ing that period living conditions have
changed radically, with an advance in
the prices in the cost of necessaries that
will never he materially reduced. The
cost of maintaining family, even in
times of normal prices nowadays. is much
greater than it was half a century back
in the same conditions.
The fact that the Treasury is in def
cit should not deter the Senate from
assuming this obligation permanently.
If the prospect of deficiency of the
present revenues governed all appro-
priations many items now carried by the
annual bills will be eliminated. But
the budget trainers are proceeding upon
the assumption that more funds will be
supplied of necessity, to meet the alter
| cd conditions. The higher cost of, clerk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Lynchings in 1916.

"Lynching statisties"-what a phrase
that is at this time of day in a country
where law is supposed to reign and
courts are open have just been pub
lished by Tuskegee Institute covering
the year 1916. Fifty-four persons met
death by violence in the United States.
These are the details;
Fourteen. or more than one-fourth
the total lynchings, occurred in the
state of Georgia. OF those put TO death
forty-two, or ~ per cent of the total
were charged with offenscs other than
assault. Lynchings occurred in the fol.
loving states: Alabama. !: Arkans. $.
Florida. 5; Georgia, Il Kansas. I; Ken
lucky, =; Louisiana, =; Mississippi. |;
Missouri, /; North Carolina, .: Okla.
homa, 4; South Carolina, .; Tennessee
3, and Texas, o.
A very important item is that show.
ing that forty-two of the fifty four vie
Tins "were charged with offenses other
than assault
When attention first conferred on this
form Of lawlessness, an excuse. a sor,
Of justification. was offered on the sore
Of the hideous crime which at that time
almost invariably provoked the sum.
mary punishment administered. Even
the best of men. it was asserted. would
lose their balance in the presence of an
outrage stirring them as nothing else
could
The reply was-and it came from the
highest sourees-that such lawlessness
: tf--condoned, would spread, and come
10 include other crimes; that murder
Hpd even lighter offenses. would in tim,
aPpeal to men of the lynehing spirit
why not check the abhorrent thing n
eDesl AL offenders, even rapists, could
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Spain's Position.

SPANS statement in note published
lately that it deems the present mop
perfume for a joint movement by neu-
trail nations to effect the beginning of
negotiations for peace is the first init
nation that the Presidents note to the
| belligerent powers was accompanied by
suggestions to the neutral governments
that they cooperate in the proposal.
There was nothing in the first publica-
ton of the Presidents note to the war
ring nations suggestive of an effort to
secure Joint action by the neutrals. II
appeared to be strictly Independent
vancouver. whereas it would seem from
the rejoinder from Spain that it was
virtually the initiative of what was
planned as "a concerted, if not simulta-
neous, neutral suggestion of peace.
The Madrid reply makes plain the rea-
son why from the Scandinavian govern
ments responses were early received to
the Presidents suggestion. The Presi-
dents note has been Endorsed by the
northern neutrals, which have a more d.
rect interest, however, in the restora-
ton of peace than Spain, owing to their
proximity to the field of the war and
their severe suffering from it's continu-
ance.
SPANS position is made the more in
l -, ho ,rht nc ha RI
join an international peace suggestion,
by the recent protest to. Germany
against the practices of submarine war
fare In this position Spain went
further than the United States, COM
planning of the destruction of vessels
at sea by submarines regardless Of
whether or not they were warned. Until
this protest was published there was
reason to believe that Spain was in
Austria rather than the allies, notwith-
standing King Alfonso's marriage TO an
English princess and his personal fond.
ness for the French. The submarine
note from Madrid was almost belficose
in tone and might be construed as in
dicative of a disposition toward par
ticipation in the war against Germany.
The note to the United States declining
to enter into a joint neutral peace sug-
gestion certainly leaves Spain free for
any action she may now have in con-
temptation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Peace Haters.

II cooed in tones pathetic,
ooh, why. throughout this world so grim
Is strife so energetic?
They talk Of me in tender strain
While rendering my position
One of embarrassment and pain.
Through scattering ammunition
"And even in neutral cline
They start Investigations.
Which keen me trembling all the time
With wild and weird s"ns"tions.
Errh man assurances will bring
That p-e-;opsly he rates me:
And yet while all my praises sing
Most everybody h'tes mel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
lire should be rated as fi1ed item of

hire should be rated as Fixed item of
advance.
To increase the salaries of the clerks
for one year and then reduce them to
J their old deficient point would be an
act of cruelty. The government pay roll
it works upward in conformity with gen.
eral social and economic conditions in
this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
War Must Go On.

From fhe New York Tribrne.
The war mnst gosop. The peopIe of
the Emitted states rnrst assume what
ever RESPONSIBILITIES its further prose-
cution thrrsts on them. We cannot
eyDect either side to male peace to it's
own DISADVANTAGE merely in order to
snare us ye"ation and trouble It 10
not for US to Vr~e peace on powers
which are not ready to make it merely
h~ca"s~ wN may fear that Germany will
renudiate 'har PROMISES made to US with
regard to her conduct of submarine
warfare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
That Egg Argument.

'."You see" said Columbus, 81 have
proved by this egg that the world is
round"
"But it works both ways" replied the
king doubtfufly. "a boiled egg shows
that the world is round. But if it were
made into an omelet it would demon
strate with no less elearness that the
world is fiat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Special at Csc
January Sale of
---ss- -
LaceS

Metallic Cloth, 40 inches wide.
in silver, gold, turquoise, pink and
green; used for entire evening
gowns. Sl.oo yard.
Silver Venice Edges and Bands
to match; 4 to s inches. Special,
$I-So yard. = -
Is and "a Inch Lightweight
Lace Flouncings, white, cream
and deep ccru; used for gowns
and blonses. Values to $500.
Special, 7Sc Yard.
Small lengths of Metallic Lace
FIouncings, gold and silver, on
white and cream nets. Special,
S1.95 yard. --
PaIais Royal-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

Mr.. Lawson's statement that stock
gamblers make the government resemble
q spin feathered dodo" makes necessary
another interruption of current discus
sion in order to study natural history.
What does a pin feathered dodo look
likei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

Shad is coming up from Florida-that
Is to say what Florida designates as
shad. There are epieurean distinctions
which count for more than the classif-
cations of commerce or natural history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

New York is considering a system of
supervision to regulate and facilitate dis
tribution of food products. Some of the
Old so-called socialists are smiling sar-
doRicaily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

"a man has to have something more
than book learning to get on in life"
"Yes." replied Mr.. Cassius Chex. "If
you want to do anything in the stock
market you want to get your informa-
ton far and away ahead of the printer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

Mr.. MeAdoo's New Year greeting was
In the nature of defiance to the indig-
uant citizen WHO subscribes himself
taxpayer to take his pen in hand and
open up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Water Power.

A little babbing brook ran down,
Too small for navigation;
And yet it helped to run the town
Through an appropriation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

The Congressional Record is good
paper, but it does not give the big stock
market news ahead of its private COM
petitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

Washington's climate affords enjoy
ment for the skaters without maintain
ing freeze long enough to invite over
exertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Illusion Gone.

Illusion Gone.
"Did you tell your boy you gave him
the presents instead of Santa Clausi"
ayes. Aud he felt badly about it.
I'm not sure he wouldn't have liked it
better if Santa Claus were real and I
were the myth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

Hopes that Capt. Koenigs trim little
commercial craft would set the fashion
for U-boats in general are rapidly fad
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

If Europe insists on being obdurate
this country may be obliged to devote
all its peace making energies to Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Important
Specials

Teapots; English earthen:
elegantly decorated; in various
sizes; Soc values. at Csc.
English Porcelain Blue Delft
Decorated Soup Plates, Dinner
Plates, Vegetable Dishes, Cups
and Saucers, Meat Dishes, ETC.,
etc. Values to 25c, Choice at
lec.
Inverted Gas Mantle. 100 cam
dlepower. Regularly l5c each.
At 3 for NC.
Boys Washable Suits. ssc.
Sizes 5 to 8. Very latest models
in good quality percales, cham
brays, galRteas and linens. Reg
ular values to $500, Special at
SSc.
1ox4S BIeached Turkish Bath
Towels, with embroidered mi
tials in SINGH blue letters:
hemmed ends. Special, FAC
each.
6Oc Yd. Madras Curtains,
1oc Yd.
2 to 8 yard lengths of the
well known X. B. D. Brand
selling usually at 60c yard; in
pretty designs; green. blue,
rose. red and brown are the COL
orings; suitable for door or
window hangings.
Is Solid Golden Oak Chiffon
iers, with FIVE drawers. wood
pulls; plain designs. Regular
price, 500. Tues g. az
days price. ........ QTsIO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

A great many more towns would 60
on record for prohibition il. a refer
endum vote could be taken the day after
the New Year celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Imported Lace Curtains

Odd pairs OF Fine Imported Lace
Curtains; all hand-worked lace.
mounted on the very finest nets.
Due to the fact that we have but
one pair of kind left we have
made some extraordinary reduc-
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

The United States Treasury is looking
forward to sharing in the extraordinary
prosperity now enjoyed by the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

Fears are entertained that a discus
sion of peace might result in treaties
which would prove mere scraps of paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

Generals continue to congratulate their
armies on the assumption that the
enemy is defeated, but does not know it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

The New Year brought an abundance
of neglected opportunities for good reso-
lutions in an international way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Help Wanted.

From the NJ. Louis fflaho- Democrat.
Those six independents in the next
House will not deceive themselves as
10 70, ~. reason for their amasing Iepu':
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
News.

Prom Tho Vow Y0-k WorI!
There must have been another leak
somewhere. for the kaiser Announces
that the Germans are victorious "in all
theaters of war on land and sea"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

An investigating committee of one
has already been organized by Tom
lawson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

Congress has learned to regard an eI-
ira session rumor as matter of course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York Office: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Office: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European Office: Regent St.. London.
South American Office: La Vale 341.
Buenos Aires. Argentina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

Large Double.bed Size
White Crochet Quilts;
heavy quality; closely
woven. $l.W each.
D o q b e.bed Satin.6n.
ish ed Bedspreads:
hemmed: excellent de.
signs. $500 each.
7zx8o Silkoline Comforts.
cotton filled light and
dark effects. SlSe each.
Full Double-Size Wool
Blankets: pink and
blue borders; finished
with 3-inch silk bind
ing. $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition. is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month;
daily only. % cents per month; Sunday
only. 20 cents per month. Orders MAY be
sent by mail. or telephone Main ESQ
Of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

Subscription by mail-fayable in a d va p.
Daily. s unday Inc u d e d. fnc per month.
Daily. : u Il eXcep tie d. tnc Per month.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star, So 10 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
January Sale of
Fine Furniture

I1lS III lItS111 =
Closing out the balance of
our entire 1916 stock of
high-grade mahogany
Fireside Armchairs
Fireside Rockers
Mahogany Music Cabinets
"Crex" Rockers
Smoking Stands
"Settees"
Telephone Stands
and hundreds of individual
pieces for the library, dining
room, sitting room or bed
room.
Wood Beds at special clear
ance prices, in a variety of fin
ishes-not many-aHd for this
reason we have priced them
exceptionally low for quick
disposal.
PalaIs RoyaI-Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
January Sale of
Fine Lace Curtains
Special, $2.25 Pair

Marousette Curtains illustrated and other equally
artistic patterns made of finely mercerzed marquisee; finished
Nth nenized English cluny lace and edge will aunder
without stretching.
Included in this pair lots OF fine quality Noting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
CraVatS!
At $I.l5
That Should Be $I.5O

A fine assortment of Hand
some Cravats in rich brocades.
stripes and figures; imported
silks; regularly sold at $l.50 and
well worth it, Tomorrow at
$l.l5.
Others at 2sc, 5sc, Csc and up
to $500.
Palais ReyaI-street FIeer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
At 1898 Pair

Finest Quality Wolfe Curtains,
finished with 4-inch Henkel cluny
lace insertion and edge.
Imported Arabian and Irish
Point Lace Curtains, finished with
wide lace border. plain or scroll
worked center. mounted on import,
ed nets.
Handmade CIuny Lace Curtains,
mounted on 3-ply French nets. I'm
ished with 4-inch handworked
cIuny lace insertion and edge. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Ole palais Toyal :: =: 9: :: :: ::


1z-in. Fine Bleached
All.Pure Linen Dam.
ask Din.
s ss. s ss.. $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

ham Curtains made OF square
mesh cable net. finished with
o-inch hem and lace edge-the
most seryiceable curtain made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02
Art Goods

ChiIdren's Dresses; sizes INFANTS
10 y wears. Made up and stamped
S,ec;al tomorrow only, Sl.oo.
81 90 value. MILDLY and Gap.
Stamped for shocking. Made up
Of fine rep. Special tomorrow si'oo
set. ch;o,
Soc value, Cretonne Susnion
Sins and Scarfs. Finished with
braid and cord. Special, 39c eacn'
BuciIIa 1916 Package Line. Con-
s;sting OF emany useful articles.
Values. 25cIto Sl75. Sale price
lz1.c to S71ac.
PALMS ROyal-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-02

5s-inch Heavy Mer-
cerized BIeac h e d
Table Damask; good
range of choice de-
signs. @e 22c
value, at, yd. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04

fare of the Catholic soldiers in the Ma
tionaI Army, will give an address to-
morrow at pm. before the congresa-
ton of Nativity Roman Cathohc
Church on war Relief Work.
The women's War relief committee
Of st. Peters Church. I'd and c streets
southeast. has established registfa-
ton bureau In the hall OF the rectory.
The office Is open from Z to CLOCK
each evening and on suna gay r aris are are
urged to register as soon as possible.
4 n II y
The first executive board meetins oa
the war service relief commlttee OF .ne
Washington branch of the Information.
al Federation of Catholic Alumnae. OF
which Miss Edna ]. Sheehy is chairman.
met at the headquarters, TIA 14th street
northwest. on. Friday afternoon s ana
elected the following o dheern.n M"1 Mrs
Mark A. woodell. second vice chair
man: Miss Mary OBrien, third vice
chairman; Miss Ann Agnes ONelli, re,
cording secretary; MISS ssor. susan and
Miss Mary OToole, treasurer.
This committee is inauguratfng
course of lectures on the conservation
of food, offered by the Housekeepers
Alliance, of which Mrs: >. Ransome
In president, and which has met with
the approval of the national commits
sion on food conservation. These lee
lures will open on Tuesday evening at
& o'clock in Carroll Hall. and an lnvi-
tation is extended to all those inter-
ested to attend.
u n ~
As the churches of the country are
being aroused to their share in the
service of the nation. 1t is pointed out
a considerable number are holding spe-
cial services in honor of their members
who have entered the ranks.
More than thirty persons connected
with Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church and congregation have enlisted.
and at the midsummer communion
service tomorrow morning roll of
honor. with their names inscribed In 1t.
will be presented to the church by the
adult Bible classes. One of the mem
bers who has enlisted and is now at
Fort Myer will give a short talk, to be
followed by the reading of the names
and the formal presentation of the roll,
appropriately framed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
PULPIT AND PEW.

Rev. James W. Clark, rector of st.
James Episcopal Church. 9Th street be-
tween and c streets northeast, has
left the city for his annual vacation.
In the absence OF Father Clark the par
ish will be in charge of Rev. DR.. NJ
Bowyer Stewart. Instructor in dogmatic
and moral theology at Nashotah House
Theological Seminary at Nashotah,
Wis Masses will be held on Sundays
at the usual hours, 1880 and II am
= 4 y
Rev. John T. Huddle, pastor of st.
Paufs English Lutheran Church. left
during the week for Rural Retreat,
Va. where he will spend his vacation
During his absence ST. Pauls pulpit
VIII be supplied by Rev. ]. w. Link of
9trasburg. Va; Rev. DR.. E. R. McCau-
icy Of Norfolk. Va, and Rev. DR.. L. B.
Wolf OF Baltimore. Md
4 4 d
Rev. Lewis Z. Purdum, pastor OF the
Ingram Memorial Congregational
Church. will deliver the address at the
q. n. c. A open-air service in Lincoln
Park tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.
G II Griest win lead the singing.
Page NICK. ttchison. religious work
director OF the Y. NJ c. A., will speak
at the Woodside NJ E. Church, at Wood
side. Nd. tomorrow morning.
= q
The regular monthly meeting of the
m3S oonsxsgatton Of the Third Order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-04
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR HOUR.

most degree to give up our own lives
and wills.
+ = = q
To make self-indulgence life's aim 10
to reach the brute level.
Temporal prosperity is the goal Of the
world. To be rich and comfortable and
of good repute: to have good time and
of the day. Men are satisfied IL they
can get along in the world" The OBJ
lection to this view is that 1t deals only
with temporal prosperity. 1t is short
growth is infinitely more important
than worldly success. To grow in the
graces of the inner man and in the
grace of Christ is better than to In
crease in wealth or fame, because spir-
itual progress is forever. and these
live who live for the life unending.
4 d =
The prodigaf went the pace and
lost the race. Fast" living never ar
evitably overtakes the fast" young
man.
The old proverb says: There is a
way which seemeth right unto man"
Yes. 1t seems right: Idleness. good fell
living are very alluring to short
sighted and undisciplined youth. Batan
we'll knows how to make his paths
seem right at the first appearing. He
cutely contrasts this lively life with
the SLOW" matter-of-fact existence
at home. All! but wait. The proverb
continues, But the end thereof are the
ways of DEATH" That is 1t: fair at first.
fatal at last. Ask the prodigal what
he thinks about the way that seemeth
right. He will point you to his star
| walton, shame and SORROW, and they
will be answer enough.
4 4 4
Life is full Of paradoxes. The seeming
success OF bad men and the seeming
failure of good men meet us every
day. How shall we reconcile these
facts? Does God go back on His own?
| The answer. simple enough. though
| hard to realize, is that GODS thoughts
are bigger than our understanding. His
plans are more far reaching than our
i hopes. He sometimes withholds the
| lesser, present reward that He
| may bestow upon us later the more
| abundant honor and blessing. This Ia
| always to be remembered in considering
Gods dealings with men. His stand.
point is the standpoint Of eternity.