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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-13

Lord warwick tells this amusing
aneeaote Of a meeting with Lord"
George Sanger, when the famous
.howman brought his circus to
warwick.
The sham lord spotted the real
enc. and going up to him said I've
1omethInE here, m'lord, that is
bound to Interest you
Hs thereupon (writes Lord War
wick, ordered . man to remove =
tarpaulin from a certain bulky OBJ
sect, Displaying what seemed to be
In point of gliding the most gorge
ana chariot had ever seen.
sp'ye recognize It. m'lord?" he
.ossd. and I confessed that did
not
1T ia your old family coach" he
told me triumphAntly. when your
father died ] bought It for a hver.
ana had Il Efded- I hope you think
i've done Sc well"
admitted It was more gorgeous
than when ] had known It more
Intimately.
But what do you do with it7" i
asked him
do with IT. he repeated why
Lady George an me rides in II, Of
course at the end of the Deress-
sion"
Much has been said and written
nj various times concerning "thS
long arpn Of coincidence" but sure
IL record in this direction was ss-
tablishsd in connection with an
amusing little episode in the career
Of the countsss Of Dudley. the en-
thusiAstIe Red eros worker who Or
EAnissd the hrst voluntary hospital
corps 10 Cross the Channel on the
outbreak Of the present world war.
When. exactly ten ySGrS ago this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-13
THE HIDDEN HAND

This is terrible" he cried. ever
ready to take advantage OF his
rival. The fellow IS an impostor,
a crook. II l were you Id send
him packing OF the island"
Il hate him-and here he
comes now" Easped Doris. almost
overcome with excitement, as she
chung 10 the locket and IncrIminat-
ing evidence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-13

YUST another story
Woven round Old Glory.
Just another mother and her lad
At her countrys calling,
Though her tears are falling,
She gave a son. the only one she had;
And tonight a light at home is burning
For lad who will not be returning.
When they tell the story,
Why should all the glory
Go to those who fight with sword and gun?
i..Ose me benInd them,
Back at home you'll find them.
They fight a fight as brave as any one.
Histry only knows about the others,
mneIss our haII OIL rame for Soldier Mothers" ?
CHORUS.
There's Q green hill out in Flanders,
There's a green hill up in Maine;
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-13

Now shall know whether I am
the daughter OF Judson Whitney or
the girl Of the prophecy!" she \ex-
claimed.
As she fitted the locket which she
believed would unfold the mystery,
Abner watched. ,ascinateu. Scarley.
with a slight. eNpectant smile. stUou
of a bit. Verda. too. helH sloof.
trembling between mingled hope
and ear DOES As - .ss.. ~
turn the lOcket in the depression "a
the case.
stop"
All turned. II was Ramsay, who
had been trying to reason out the
cause OF Doris sudden change tow
ard him. He could not explain II,
nor why ScarIey was in favor again.
Plain lack Ramsay that he was. he
decided to go straight to Doris
again and demand an explanation.
Here In the living room. with
them all about. wolves about an
innocent lamb. he saw Doris with
both the locket and the packet.
What to do?
He bounded forward and seized
her hands and as he did SO. Doris
flushed angrily.
Ramsay Interferes.
what right have you to inter-
rere?" she stamped her pretty little
foot in vexation.
Ramsay looked about at Abnsr
non-plussed. Verda anxious.
Well. tell u.s." sneered ScarIsy.
What right"
RanSny whirled upon him. what
right? I'll tell you. II you believe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-13
By Arthur B. Reeve,

Greater of the SCraIH Kennedy"
mystery stories, which appear eI-
sIusIveIy In Cosmopolitan Magazine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-13

and times until who
smiles for dessert along with bread
told US In print and that the
long ago. that wOmengOOd
devoted sacrihcial who
because thinking
something laugh the girls
sensible clothes and finding far too much
when they should be winding
partiesI smiling faces. and the
in every alive State the nation!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-13

"There's a Green Hill Out in Flanders"
THE famous artist Nell Brnkley. has, drawn an inspiring
picture based the sentiments expressed in the great
song the title of which heads this paragraph Read what
Miss Brnkley says about this song Its is the best
measure of its countrywide appeal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-13

The Battle of Fredericksburg.
IN December 49, 1852. the Union Army under General
Burnside crossed the Rappahannock in movement on
Richmond by way of fredericksburg The attempt 10 JAKE
that place failed however and the army was forced to re-
cross the river The failure resulted in the deposition
of Burnside
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-13

Under one lies q meath the sod and the
Sleeping where he fell the Red, White and
On the other there's mother
In a little cottage waiting 4 vain;
So here's q a In Flanders
And cheer for a brave heart Maine
wv HO does this There's
Nv in Fande that America
w has found herself
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Kerensky Wins Again.

Korniloff's rebellion against the pro-
visional government of Russia was
short-lived and apparently has done
comparatively little harm to the Russian
cause. Evidently the Germans have not
taken advantage of the turning toward
Petrograd of large number of troops,
striking at the Russian government it.
self, but have been held on the Line
east Of Riga that was formed after the
fight from that city. Korniloff himself
is to surrender and will probably be
condemned to die as traitor. This
swift demonstration of power by the
provisional government may prove to
have been most fortunate. Kerensky
has once more demonstrated that he is
man of courage and capacity. He
met the Korniloff crisis vigorously and
unfiinchingly, placed himself in supreme
command of the army after the general
named as Korniloff's successor had
proved faithless, and called upon all
loyal troops to stand firm. His prestige
cannot fail to be immensely strength
ened by his success over a revolt that
for a time appeared to menace the COM
plete overthrow of the government and
perhaps the re-establishment of the old
regime. But Russia is in state of un-
certainty. 1t is impossible to guess
what will happen next. The prayers of
all the peoples who are now enrolled in
the world fight against German militar-
ism continue to be offered for the
speedy restoration of domestic peace
and the formation of line of offensive
action in the field.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

were present in spirit, strong-wil@ed and
determined, and pulling the strings on
their respective sides.
Political Washington rocked under
the contention. A deadlock resulted,
and failure looked likely. A failure
was advocated by some of the demo-
cratic leaders, who thought a compro-
mise with the democratic protectionists
would cause defeat at the coming con-
gressional elections, then only few
months away. But a compromise was
made, Mr. German getting the big end
of it. Mr. Cleveland would neither sign
nor veto the bill, and the next House
was republican by large majority.
Those conferences were over revisions
of the tariff. carrying numberless items
and affording bases for bitter contro-
versies. High tariff and low tariff men
were in action over nearly everything.
Tho present conference has a much
simpler matter in hand, although there
is so much money in the bill and such
new questions involved differences of
opinion are being expressed with en-
phasis
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Revenue Conferences.

The conference on the revenue bill
may be warm, but the mercury is not
likely to rise as high as it did in some
FORMER conferences on questions of rev.
enue. In 1897, although the Dingiey bill
was an out-and-out protection measure,
the House republicans and the Senate
republicans differed sharply as to GER
tain rates and schedules, and wrestled
over them vigorously in conference.
They settled the disputes to advantage,
because, as law, the measure scored an
extraordinary success for both the party
and the country. Largely as the result
Of that achievement, the party remained
in power sixteen years.
In 1909 the republicans differed even
moro sharply as to the Payne bill, and
went into conference on it in an ugly
mood. They reached sort of agree
ment. But it satisfied neither faction !;
and the next year, in the first appeal
ON tho new law, the voters declared
against it overwhelmingly. The repub-
lean membership of the House then
elected was reduced to comparatively
sman figure.
But the huskiest conference in point
Of time consumed and bitterness en-
gendered took place in 1894, when the
democrats Of the Senate, under the
lsadership Of Mr.. German, locked horns
with their brethren Of the House, under
the leadership Of President Cleveland,
over the revenue measure that had just
bssn passed. Neither Mr.. German nor
Mr.. Cleveland was, Of course. sitting
member Of the conference, but both
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Sweden and Cronholm's Cross.

Herr Won Eckhardt, in recommending
Herr Folkc Cronholm, the Swedish
charge at Mexico City. for a German
crown decoration of the second class
thus wrote to Chancellor Bethmann
Hollweg:
1T would perhaps be desirable, in
order not to excite the enemy's suspicion
to treat with secrecy the matter of the
issue of the patents until the end of
the war. should the decision be favor
able to my suggestion This would mean
that the matter would be communicated
to no one but the recipient and his gov
ernment, and even to them only under
the seal of secrecy: while the publica-
ton of the beStowal of the decoration
would be postponed until the end of
the war"
bestowed, and was secrecy observed ?
If so, the Swedish government must
have been notified. 1t must have been
told why the cross was given, unless it
was willing to let its ENJOYS abroad in
time of war take decorations from bel
ligerents for underlined services. If it
approved the action and let him take
the cross it accepted his conduct as
proper. If it regarded his course as i'm
proper and refused to permit him to
receive the decoration it should have
taken precautions against similar i'm
proprieties on the part of its envoys
elsewhere. Yet it allowed the minister
at Buenos Aires to continue to serve as
medium of communication-von Eek
hardt says intermediary" for Ger
many, under cover of the Swedish Of
fetal code. Evidently the Cronholm
cross, if granted, did not awaken COM
Functions at Stockholm sufficiently to
prevent dangerously close relations be-
tween the Swedish and the German for
eign services. If Stockholm allowed
Cronholm to take the cross, granted for
messenger duty and spying, it made it
self party to the intrigue. The next
statement from the Swedish capital
bearing upon the Cronholm cross will be
even more interesting than that which
seeks to justify the course of Loewen
at Buenos Aires.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

and when odds are given. or large sums
Of even money posted. voters take
notice, and greater interest In the cam
paign follows.
Next to cards and the "ponies," sport
ing men like political proposition. It
is called q "race"; and that reminds
them of the ponies" And then 1t
comes at time to attract them. Cards
are a constancy. That game runs all
the year round. It can be played at
any time. Horse racing has two sea-
sons; and the fall season closes about
the time political racing begins. Hence
the gamblers find it easy to turn from
nags to candidates.
Knights of Chance are sometimes ar
dent partisans, and when SO liberal
spenders for tickets of their choice.
They are always remembered when the
hat is passed for contributions, and they
always see the Gid" Stinginess does
not go with that sort of sporting blood.
But their wagers do not always mark
their political affiliations. If the other
ticket looks good as a sporting propo-
sition they will take it against their
own, though when possible through
some agency concealing the source Of
the money.
In this way money has become a
stumper in our politics. 1t speaks all
languages, and addresses large audi
ences. 1t is indifferent to heckling-if
anything invites it 1t is ready at
repartee. The late John W. Gates, with
his "bet you million" often had the
last word.
As New York is money center-the
biggest in this country-we shall hear q
good deal from and about coin in the
campaign just opening. Sporting men
will play their part, and be much in
the picture. The stake, from local
point Of view, is large, and has a pos
sible state and national connection en-
titling it to the wide consideration it is
receiving.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Sweden's Obliging Envoy.

Cumulative proof of Sweden's undue
inclination toward helping Germany is
afforded by the publication by the State
Department of letter sent to his gov
ernment from Mexico City in March,
1915, recommending Herr Folke Cron-
holm, Swedish charge in Mexico for a
decoration in return for valuable serv-
ices rendered. What in time of peace
would be merely an act of courtesy and
wholly proper becomes IN time Of war
quite different. Herr Crpnholm's serv-
serious reflection upon the official neu-
trality of Sweden. He carried messages
to the telegraph Offices at all hours of
the day and night He acted as 'inter-
mediary' between the German legation
and the chancellor at Berlin - happy
word, intermediary in view of the
"the only diplomat through whom in
formation from a hostile camp" could
be obtained He was messenger, trans
mitter and spy. Enough to have won
breastful of decorations. let alone a
mere crown order of the second class.
Herr Cronholm has gone from the
scene, it appears. Won Bethmann Holl-
veg, too, has moved on But Won Eek
hardt is still working in Mexico
Personalities, however. are of no eonse
quence. The thing of real importance
is that the Swedish charge at Mexico
City was, whether with or without the
knowledge of his government, serving
Germany in time of war in a most un
neutral manner, to the extent even of
spying Coupled with the Buenos Aires
incident, this would seem to clinch the
conviction that the Swedish foreign rep
resentatives have from the start of the
conflict been in the service of Germany,
not merely as ministers ad interim after
breach of relations, but as coadjutors
at the capitals of neutral and friendly
governments.
Stockholm must have known that the
German official dispatches were passing
through the foreign Office from Mexico
City. 1t knew that they were passing
through the Buenos Aires legation. Did
it know that Herr Cronholm was
trotting around Mexico City at all hours
Of the night in his jealous service for
Germany and sneaking information
from "hostile camps" the embassies
and legations Of the entente powers at
the Mexican capitalEfor the benefit of
Herr Won Eckhardtf Officially it can
perhaps deny such knowledge, and
doubtless it will. But its denial will not
be as convincing as if the Buenos Aires
disclosure had not appeared. The laws
presumption of innocence works in
court, perhaps, but it does not in the
case Of damaged reputation prevent
conviction in the public mind.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Warm New Sweaters for
the Smaller Folks.

Snug, warm and comfortable
looking garments that will bear
out their appearance in actual
service. The most sensible wrap
for early fall wear.
White Sweaters with roll COL
lar and white. pink or blue bind
ing down front; pockets; 1-year
size, e2.75.
Sweaters in an assortment Of
good colors-green, old rose.
Copenhagen, brown and gray; roll
collar and pockets; sizes 2 to
years, $3.50. S8.75 and 800.
Sweaters Of white brushed wool.
collar and cuffs and belt of old
rose or Copenhagen blue; sizes Q
to s years. $3.50. 1915 and 14.OO.
New Slip-over Style Sweaters, in
old rose, pink. blue and white. with
white collar and cuffs; sizes 2 to
years. S8.76 and 3l.26.
Third door, = street.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Money as Stumper.

Money has begun to talk in the New
York campaign. That is to say, betting
has begun. The odds are on Mitchell.
But change may come-indeed, is like
ly to come. Betting on candidates see
saws. Now one, now another, is favored.
This takes place naturally, but is some
times assisted by special provisions Of
campaign managers. Betting funds, So
called, are set apart, to be used when
slumps in interest or confidence seem
to advise. 1t is thought good stroke
to send out at such times men with
large "rolls;" to offer odds, or take odds
offered. It supplies "pep" where "pep"
is wanting. Bets are well advertised !;
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Germany's Submarine Movies.

It is stated that the German admiralty
has arranged for the production
throughout Germany of series of mo-
tion picture films showing submarine
warfare in order to arouse public inter
est in and enthusiasm for this method
of reducing Englands sea power. It
would be interesting to know just what
pictures are to be shown. There are
certain phases of submarine warfare
that might be too strong for even the
Teuton mind. Will any films show, for
instance. the shelling of crews of mer-
chantmen in open boatss Will they
show the assem- bling of men without life
preservers or boats for rescue on the
deck of a submarine, which is then sub
merged7 Will it show the commander
of a Uboat shaking his fist from the
top of his coming tower at men strug-
Cling in the waters There are authen-
tic cases like these. Perhaps no motion
pictures were taken of them. Maybe,
however, these show films have been
made in the peaceful waters of Ger
many. with dummy victims, in which
case it is hardly likely that the desire
for realism would go so far as to sac
rifce good German lives for the purpose
of later display to arouse the possibly
tagging spirit of ruthlessness on the
part of the people. 1t is to be hoped
that these films will survive the wreck
of warfare and be preserved for display
later before other than German spec
tators. They will complete the justifca-
ton Of the worlds condemnation of
Teutonic methods Of warmaking.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
HIGH SCHOOL AND PREP SUITS.

Suits bridge the gap between Knockers and young mems
clothing They designed and tailored especially for inn
figures Youth spicy ideas and intelligent lively
They fit these youths because they made
for them.
LONG-TROUSERS SUITS in special display
Slender straight models with direct front military effects
double single breasted; antng
pockets beeda clever original
models
and up-to-dae designs
double breasted mitaristic
inverted pats in back-combinaon
N' ~ We are featuring at $40, SIS md $50.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
SCHOOL UMBRELLAS.

Misses 24-inch size School Um-
brellas of piece-dyed taffeta, fast
black color. with wood handles in
assorted designs and silk cord
loop. $3.50 each.
Youths School Umbrellas, made
of black union taneta on good
selected wood handles. S2.0O and
$3.50 each.
Main noor, G street entrance.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

The study of the German language
just now is likely to be merely a means
Of inviting needless resentments and un-
expected arguments. Its wealth of lit
erature gives the German language a
place in the library which cannot be
disputed. For purposes of colloquial in
terchange in this country at the present
moment, its usefulness is not so clear.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
DaydreaminR,

Dreamin' through the daytime,
As the minutes slip along;
Maxim life playtime
An a story an song.
Hear that rooster's crow ascend
As day begins to peepi
Get up an get busy, friend,
An don't you oversleep.
Loafn' up the highway
An loafin' down the lane;
Loafin' in the byway
Far away from tod an pain.
Amt you got NO chores to tend.
No promises to keepf
Get up an get busy. friend.
An don't you oversleep.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Trot-Mocs for Every School Child.

When the question of suitable school footwear brought
up, Trot-Mocs should always be included.
Made last that is the last word proper fitting shoes
for growing feet and of soft leather will not be
harsh uncomfortable because allows much freedom
unlned thick elskn that light of weight
waterproof and durable.
Sizes 81 to 10H black and buchers $3.75.
Sizes to z, black and bluchers, $780,
Boys Black Bluchers, sizes 2H to sH, $3.50
Boys Tan Storm Bluchers, extra high cut, $780,
soor Tenthstr
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Having collected war taxes, the gov.
ernment will proceed to expend the
money in a multitude of ways; which
should keep business going prosperously
for q while.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
THE SCHOOL GIRLS CORSET.

There many different garments of this type that
counsel discretion and in making selection We
offer only these know
The Aeasc Girdle in different lengths and
lacing The Gd of Treco short
lightly Both excellent for athletic and gym
Hip with the waist line lightly
pable broche medium length bust
ordinary
Ideal Waists for the g different models
with without shoulder button or clasp 'front.'
Waists 500.
Grdles $3.50 to $500.
Negge Girdles, $780,
Young Corsets $l.0o to $3.50.
Brasseres Soc to $500.
Third noorF street.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Yielding Nothing.

IT am afraid Bliggins makes promises
that he can't keep"
"Yes. The worst Of it is that when
he disappoints you he makes such a
melancholy fuss about it that he gets
all the sympathy himself"
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Kerensky has faith in the support
of the people. asking only that they
choose their leaders instead Of being
taken possession Of by ambitious poll
ticians.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

A few weeks will bring Thanksgiving
day. And no American can see the
courageous loyalty Of its new soldiery
without thrill of gratitude.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

The Maine ballot on suffrage may
cause the suffrage pickets to plant
few banners up in that part of the
country.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

There is very little talk Of lese majestic
in Germany at present. Most of the edi-
tors are asserting themselves industri-
ously as assistant straffers.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

By this time the number Of troops in
France is no doubt large enough to
convince any well informed German
that America is not blufang.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Ancient Fame.

GLOW did King Solomon get the rep
utation of being the wisest mani"
"I don't know. Maybe he studied
gread deal. And then again maybe he
contented himself with keeping good
publicity department on the job"
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Real War.

Through Virgil's works the students dig.
The task they can't refuse.
But when they look for something big
They read the daily news.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
Music.

"Henrfetta," said Mr.. Meekton in a
burst of sentiment, "your voice is al
ways music to my ears"
Gwen when am ve1ed, Leonidasi"
eyes, even then. A trif1e Wagnerian,
perhaps, but still music"
Evening star., 1917-09-14

September brought an early reminder
of the uncertainties that attach to this
winters coal supply.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
COFFEES
Moderately Priced.

Coffees such as you will find
only here. The demonstrator
will be glad to serve you at any
time, and let you pass judgment
upon their quality.
Blend A, 35c h., 3 for $1.eo.
Blend B, SOC h., 4 for $1.ee.
Blend G, zSc lb, 5 for $l.ls.
Fifth floor, T street.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

A good public school system for Rus
sia would have made Kerensky's work
considerably easier in the present crisis.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

The dove Of peace is now placing de-
pendence on its giant cousin, the aero
plane with a new liberty motor.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

Documents discovered call attention to
the I. W. W. as bureau Of publicity
gone to the bad.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

For diplomat Lu1burg was rather
erudely direct in describing how he
vented ships sunk.
Evening star., 1917-09-14
SKATING
Good Fun and
Good Sport.

With the coming of
Autumn, Roller Skating
again becomes the sport
for the young. Our as
sortments are ready for
all requirements.
Of especial interest:
Full Ball-bearing Skates
for girls and boys,
$z.lS pair.
Fourth door. Tenth street.