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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
CITES NEED OF wEBB BILL.
q. s. Chamber Of Commerce Urges
Measure Which President Indorses.

There is urgent need of the passage
OF the Webb bill. permitting American
Industries to combine for promoting
foreign trade. according to statement
issued by the Chamber of Commerce of
the United States. The measure has
the Endorsement OF the President and
the federal trade commission. as well
as business men throughout the coun-
try. 1t has been passed by the House
OF Representatives and approved by a
Senate3 committee.
The interest of the business men in
thiss le9deIationeis. widespread. says a
statemenf4 OF chamber of Com
mi cree ofythe United States. They have
asked Congress to be allowed to COM
bine against the combinations already
existing among their competitors in
foreign countries. Notwithstanding the
fact the proposed legislation has taken
such definite form and has2 been sc
widely discussed. it's fate now appears
to be in the balance. According to
the chamber, action by commercial
bodies to have any effect must,he i'm
mediate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
COMES TO SEE PRESIDENT.
..
Maine Farmer Taken to Washington
Asylum HOSPITAL,

Philip Block. twenty-five years old
giving his address as 237 West Main
street. Thomaston. Me-, and his occu-
patton as that of a farmer, wrote
President Wilson letters about various
matters in which he said he was in
terested. and yesterday he arrived in the
city to pay the President a visit.
Telephoning from Union station that
he was in the city and would visit the
White House served to put the police
and secret service on the alert. and
when he reached there shortly before
noon he was arrested. 1t is said he
claimed he had invented a disappear
Ing gun in which he wanted to interest
the President.
Block is said to have made the state
ment that he was anxious to learn why
he had not received d promised pen
sion for having attended to a number
of matters in which the government
and himself were interested. He was
sent to Washington Asylum Hospital
for observation as to his mental con-
ditfon, and his father. Abraham Block
was notified of his Whereabouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
The Picketing Nuisance.


In these times of diplomatic stress
and national uneasiness why will the
municipal authorities put up with the
daily annoyance of the chief executive
by the wooden Indian display of tenac-
lty evinced by the suffrage pickets
hanging around the White House? If
these women We're able to divorce
themselves from their fatuous obses-
sion they ought plainly to see that
their unseemly persistency at this
sidered but very poor taste. to say the
least. President Wilson and his ad-
visers have the weightiest matters to
consider, the most far-reaching de-
csions to make and most difficult in
ternat tcnal questions to take up their
attention. Yet in the face of the ex-
tfemely grave situation confronting
our nation, these pesky suffragettes in
very gates of his home. a silent but eff
fectfxei cause Of annoyance. utterly re-
gardless of every consideration save
their self-inteTested propaganda. How
would stand forssuch obnoxious tactics
before he would CALI on the cfty's po-
lice department to abate the into1era-
BILE nuisance?s
ana honorable. come off your perch.
and. for the time being, at least. side
track your watchful waiting campaign
and leave the President to pursue his
way unmolested and unannoyed. while
he is striving to cope with the grave
questions confronting him! If he is
not extremely annoyed by your per-
sistency, it must be because he con-
siders your unlimited presence beneath
his notice. If you were far-sighted
enough you could see that your per-
sistency at this time of fateful ex-
pectancy, when the veal or woe of the
nation hangs in the balance. will only
serve to turn the whole nation against
your cause. and end in it's eventual
overthrow, WIN. G. WALKER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

think there was only little trickle of
water running through where that hole
had been, and Paddy sighed with re-
lief. He was safe now.
But he kept right working until
that hole was filed. Then he went all
along the whole length of his dam to
Ike sure that there were no other
holes All the time he was. of course,
under the ice. AS there was a little
space between the water and the ice
above he could get what air he needed
by sticking his nose above the water
When he was quite sure that his dam
was once more strong and safe he swan
back to his house and craw1ed up into
his bedroom to rest and to wonder who
could have made that hole and to: hope
that whoever it was they would not
make another.
All this time Farmer Browns Bow.
who. you know, had cut that hole in the
dam just out of curiosity to find out
how long it would take Paddy to dis
cover it and what he would do when
he did discover it. sat where he could
see that hole and kept his eyes right
on it. He hadn't sat there long enough
to grow impatient when it seemed TO
nm that the stream of water running
iout of that hole was smaller. He
leaned forward and watched eagerly
Yes, that stream certainly was smaller
and even as he looked it grew smaller
still. The eyes of Farmer Browns Boy
shone with interest and admiration
L do believe that little rascal has
found that hole and is filing it up al
ready" he exclaimed under his breath
How l wish l could see him at work!
Bowser. old fellow, if there is any
smarter animal in the world than Paddy
the Beaver, l don't know who it isl
Bowser the Hound looked up at his
master and thumped his tail on the
snow, as much as to say that he agreed,
though, of course, he didn't know what
his master was talking about at all.
The little stream grew smaller and
smaller, and finally there was no stream
at all. Farmer Browns Boy waited a
long time. Then he walked softly over
to the dam and looked at the place
where he had cut the hole. There was
no longer a hole there 1t had been
filed. and very fine job it was
I take off my hat to you, Paddy
said he. and did it. I've learned a lot
and I'm satisfied. I may have worried
you little, but 1 did you no harm-and
now I'll leave you alone. I'll never
worry you again."
With this he started for home whis-
Ting. and Bowser the Hound ran ahead
shifting and snufIing for tracks of some
one to chase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
WITH LEMON FLAVOR.

Certain epicureS hold the opinion
| that of all flavors that of the unripe
| lemon II one of the most delicately de-
| licious. And. of course, all the lemons
| we have are unripe lemons. 1t is only
in tropical or subtropical climes that
| the fruit of the lemon tree ripens COM
pletely and assumes a flavor as differ
| ent from the lemon juice we know as
! the flavor of a green apple is different
| from an apple ripened under a month
| of harvest sunshine. But in the case
of the lemon the unripe flavor is much
| to be preferred. There is a distinct
bitter sweet about the ripened lemon
that few palates fancy. In planning
desserts we do not always make as
] good use of the possibilities of lemons
as we might. Here are some recipes
for lemon goodies that are worth clip
ping and putting in your scrapbook:
| Lemon tart, as it is called in Eng
land. is nothing more nor less than a
| one-crust lemon pie. Here is good
way to so about making it: Sift three
quarters of a cup of sugar with two
tablespoonfuls each of -four and corn
starch and add slowly to one cup of
boiling water. Cook two minutes and
| add one tablespoonful of butter the
juice and grated rind of a large lemon
and the yolks of two eggs, beaten well.
While this is cooling line a plate with
| pie crust and turn in the lemon mix
| ture and make. When thoroughly set
take from lne oven ana cover with
meringue made from two well beaten
| egg whites and two tablespoonfuls of
powdered sugar. Brown the meringue
| slightly and alloy the tart to cool out
of a draught in order not to have the
meringue shrink. If you choose this
! recipe can be followed out by lining
| tart shells or shallow patty tins with
| the pie crust and bake in that way in
stead of in the large pie tin.
Lemon cake is very good if served
fresh before the filling has soaked into
the cake. Any good layer cake mixture
will serve. The filling. which should be
spread literally between the layers, is
! made thus: Mix one cup of sugar with
| two and one-half tablespoonfuls of -four
Add the grated rind of two lemons and
| the juice of one and a slightly beaten
egg. Melt one tablespoonful Of butter
| in double boiler, add the lemon mix
ture and stir until cooked to a smooth
paste.
| Any plain pudding, especially a cot
| tage pudding, is good with this lemon
sauce: Mix three tablespoonfuls of flour
| in little cold water and add to it two
cups of boiling water. Cook for twenty
minutes in a double boiler. Cream one
] cup Of sugar and two tablespoonfuls of
butter and add the juice and grated rind
Of = large. lemon. PouE the boiling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
FASHIONS

The sketch shows a very becoming
and smart little neglige or tea gown.
employing filet lace and crepe de chine
or georgette, according to preference.
Bands of black velvet give the neces-
sary trimming touch. The garment is
of the slip-over-the-hea variety. This
is an excellent plan in designing bou-
doir garments. as they are frequently
worn over an uncorseted figure. and a
garment that slips over the head and
fits easily is generally much more com
Portable than one requiring hooks or
buttons to keep it in place.
The back of the neglige shown has
the coat skirt of lace running straight
around, the redingote type of
opening appearing only in the front.
The double velvet belt or girdle may be
secured with a metal buckle, or the
ribbon velvet may be tied in a long
loop and end bow.
Turquoise blue chiffon for the accor-
dion pleated skirt, ecru filet lace and
black velvet are suggested as an at
tractive fabric and color combination
for the neglige shown. The spring
bride might add garment of this type
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
THos 4-ewEN & SON, AUcTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
DOWNTOWN REAL ESTATE. No. f06 9Th
STREET NV. WITH SIDE ALLEY. AND
WE'LL RENTED.
By viz1ue, Of certain deed of trust duly re-
corded in I.ber No. 1925. folio 80 ct seq. OF
the land records of the District OF Columbia. and
at the seqnest-of the party secured thereby. the
undersigned trustees will sell at public auction.
in front of the premises. FRIDAY. THE
SIXTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY. AID. 1917.
AT HAIF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the fol-
lowing described land and premises. situate in
the city Of Washington. District of Columbia,
and designated and being all of lot thirty
three sly ID square four hundred and ifty-folIr
t454) rs per plat recorded in the Office of the
surveyor for the District OF Columbia in Book
R. L. a. page IS. together with the improve
ments consisting of six-room and bath brick
dwelling. all modern improvements.
Terms Of sale: one-t third of the purchase
money CO. he-paid in cash. balance in two equal
miscellaneous. payable in and two years. with
interest at sir per centum per annum. payable
semi annually from day of sale secured by deed
of trust Eppa the property sold. all cash. at
the option of the purchaser. deposit of S20p
will be required at time of sale. All conveyance
ing, recording, etc. at cost of purchaser. Terms
of sale TO be complied with within five days from
day Of sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the
right to resell the property at the risk and cost
Of the defarlting purchaser. after Eve days ad-
vertisemeRt of such resale in some newspaper
published in W ashington. ID. C.
ALBERT F. FOX,
oil st. NV,
EDMUND X. FOX.
1911 H st. NV,
fe1o-d&ds exSu Trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
rHos. J. OWEN son, AucrIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO.
SToRl-AND-CELLAR BRICK DWELLING.
BEING No. 9ol G STREET NORTHEAST
by virtue of certain deed of trust duly re-
corded in Liber No 1850. folio 1.s ct seq, OF the
land records Of the District OF Columbia the un
dersigned surviving trustee will sell at public
auction. I'm front OF the premises. on WEDNES-
DAY, THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF FEBRC.
AIRY, AID 1917. AT FOUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK
Pm. the following described land and premises
situate in the city OF Washington, District OF
Columbia. viz. Lot numbered thirty 1907 in MARI
E. Bradshaw and Eliza J. Burton's subdivision In
square numbered nine hundred and thirty nine
ta39I. as per plat recorded in Iiber 16, folio
16s Of the records of the surveyors once OF said
District. subject. however. to q right of why
over the three t3) feet Of said lot for alley
purposes. together with the improvements consist
ing Of said dwelling.
Terms Of sale One third Of the purchase money
TO be paid in cash. balance In two equal install
ments. payable in and two years with in
fere.t at 81 per centum per annum. payable semi
annually. from day OF sale secured by deed OF
trust upon the property sold. or all cash. ut til.
option of the purchaser. deposit Of 5000 will
lie required at time OF sale. All conveyancing
recording. etc. at cost Of purchaser. Terms 81
sale to he complied with within fifteen days from
day of sale. otherwise the surviving trustee re-
serves the right to resell the property at the risk
and cost Of defaulting purchaser, after Eve days
advertisement of such resale in some newspaper
published in Washington. d. C.
WILLIAM Il. EDMOSSTON, Surviving Trustee,
3a2-o&dssexsu 800 9th ct. 1.W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
OF Interest TO Women
POPULAR VERSION OF THE BARREL SKIRT.
BY ANNE RITTENHoUsE.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
NEW YORK, February 13.-The IL
illustrator who was trying to get good
sketches of the first barrel skirts that
arrived in this country a month ago as
heralds of the new silhouette had a flash
of memory which made her look back
over the old drawings of a decade ago,
where she saw almost the identical
model.
1t was not featured in these sketches
as news item, in the manner OF all
our valuable sketches today-fash1on
writing has been entirely revolution
lied in that time-but was recorded in
the common routine of the day. This
showed that the average woman wore
the barrel skirt without thought OF IT'S
price or the pattern by which 1T should
be cut. 1t has been bought among the
ready -to-wear costumes at the depart
ment shops, and it was featured by the
high class dressmakers along the smart
thoroughfares.
If you remember that skirt, you have
a clear idea of what the American de-
signers have picked out of the Paris
output to exploit in this country.
Deep, Narrow Hem.
The striking feature of the barrel
skirt is the hem. Get this right and
the rest comes easy. IT must be deep
and it must be narrow, and the upper
edge must be wider than the lower
edge, if it is to be entirely correct, al
though many designers differ on this
point. The upper part of the skirt may
be of any material: tulle, satin. melon
shaped cores of cloth, bands of bullion
lace between puiled-out panels of silk
net are some of the fabrics which go
into the making of this new skirt.
The experts, like Cabot. Cheruit and
Paquin, go in more definitely for the
exact barrel shape. They strive to mar
row the material at the waist and hem
on an even, curving line. as gracefully
smoothed out as the keel of a boat.
They see to it that no one fabric is
jerked into another fabric. but that the
hem melts into the upper part of the
skirt.
All this maneuvering takes great
skill. Be sure of that. Don't feel that
it is an easy bit of engineering for the
home dressmaker. 1t is one of the most
difficult skirts to cut correctly that We
have had for years. and, because of
this fact, it will not be cut correctly by
the majority. However. a compromise
will be effected. The compromise is the
deep. narrow hem. with the bulging
upper part of the skirt getting it's wild
est circumference above the knees and
narrowing back into the waist line by
means of pleats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14

EVENING GOWN WITH THE NEW
BARREL SKIRT. THE SKIRT IS OF
BLACK TULLE, GATHERED INTO A
BAND OF JET. FHE BODICE IS OF
BLUE RIBBON YELLED WITH TULLF
TWO STREAMERS OF BLUE RIBBON
IN FRONT ARE EMBROIDERED
WITH PINK ROSES.
extravagant in something else, but they
boast Of the fact that they can make
one gown last three seasons. Other
women face the actual necessity of al
iteration season after season, because
they have not enough money to spread
over into that department of life.
The gown sketched today is a new
barrel skirt, which shows how a clever
woman can alter an old skirt.
1t is of black tulle, gathered into a
deep band of jet. Down the front Of
the skirt there are two wide bands of
blue ribbon. embroidered at the ends
with fiat pink roses The bodice is
made of blue ribbon yelled with black
tulle, it is sleeveless, according to the
present fashion, and draped to a deep
surplice back and front. The belt is Of
jet, finished in front with pink roses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
THos. J. OWEN & SON. AUcrIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING. no. 16s
UPLAND TERRACE NORTHEAST.
BY virtue OF a certain deed of trust. duly re
the land records of the District Of Columbia, and
at the request of the party secured thereby. the
undersigned trustees will sell at public auction.
in front of the premises. on MONDAY, THE
TWENTY SIXTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A u.
1917 AT HALF-PASr FOUR O'CLOCK PM.
the following described land and premises. sit
uate in the District of Columbia, and designated
as and being lot numbered loi N sG"a-e nun
division of block numbered 10. "Highvicw," as
per plat recorded in the Office of the surveyor for
the District of Columbia in Liber 43. at folio A..
Terms of sale; Sold subject TO prior deed
of trust for $1,000. and the amount over and
above said trust 10 be paid in cash. A deposit
Of 500 required at time of sale and the pur-
chaser allowed fifteen days to complete the pur-
chase Further particulars at time Of sale
$. PERCY THOMPSON
HERBERT T. SHANNON,
fe1 { eod&ds. exSu&hol Trustees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
Where Economy Counts.

There are two classes of women who
are interested in clothes - those who
must alter their gowns to keep pace
with the fashions, and those who have
the money to buy each new thing that
appears over the horizon.
The former class is much the larger,
sometimes through necessity and again
through inclination. There is no dis
putting the fact that certain women
would rather alter an old gown to meet
a new need than go out and be fitted
for a fresh one, even where money is
not an especial consideration. They like
the feeling of economy. They may be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
TaoJ;J OWEN & son. AUorIoNEERs.

TRUsT5Es SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
RE4t ESTATE, THREE-SToRY BRICK
DWELLING, CONTAINING TEN ROOMS,
TwG BATHS. STEAM HEAT. ELECTRIC
IIGELKSowN AS NUMBER 1872 18th
ST NV. CORNER o ST. OVERLOOKING
IOWA CIRCLE; ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE
HOUSE FOR PHYSICIAN
BY virtue Of deed of trust, recorded in
Liner No $500. folio 1oi ct seg-. of the land
records of the District of Columbia, the under
signed trustees will sell at public auction. in
front of the premises. on FRIDAY. THE SIN
TENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY. ID. 1917, AT
FIVE WCrsK PM. the following described
Aiand and prs0iises. situate in the city of Wash
fngfon ptsfrif of Columbia. and designated as
and being 'iSs numbered nineteen 1al in John
six (6l in square numbered two hundred and
fortr-three (243l, as per plat recorded in Book
81 page l.. of the surveyors office of the Dis
frict Of Columbia, together with the improve
inents thereon
Terms of sale: One third Of the purchase
money to he paid in cash balance in two equal
fustallnents payable in and two years,
with interest at 8 y per centuD per annum.
psyable semi annually. from day Of sale secured
Nv decd of trust upon the property sold. all
cash at the option of the purchaser. A deposit
Of 5000 will be required at time Of sale All
convey aa,rink. recording. etc. at cost of pur-
shasar Terms of sale to be complied with with
IN fifteen days from day of SALE otherwise the
trustees reserve the right TO resell the prop
erty at tie risk and cost of defaulting pur
chaser Safter i've days advertisement of such
resale " some newspaper published In Wash
inston. D. C. WtLL III A. hill, HILI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
FUTURE DAYS.
ApsN A. wEscHLER, AuCTIoNEER.

TFrsr wri sF G 9ts, IA II. Hlw. BRICK
By Il Tue of deed in trust to US. bearing
dat tho kacond day of March. 1898. and recorded
in Libet;I79S. folio "a. 81 the land records of
the Dist Oct Of Columbia, we will sell at public
auction III, front Of the premises. FRIDAY.
FFBRU iiRY SIXTEENTH, AID. IslI. a, HALF
PAST ipUR O'CLOCK PM. the following.
descrihc& real estate. situate in the city of
Washind{on to wit: All OF lot numbered ono
hundredjsnd five Uo5l in Edwin t. R. Jones'
ct al. shpdivision of lots in square 2oI. as per
Plat re3@rded in the surveyors office of the
district Sbf Columbia, in Liber 20. folio IS.
Propatty sold subject to two deeds Of trust,
one for III 500 and one for 81, So. so.
TermStof Sale: All cash. Deposit of $500
requircTtat time Of sale. An convcyancins.
recnr,iinp and notsriai fees the of the
purchasA Terms 10 be complied with within
fifteen days from date Of sale.
!, THOMAS W. SMITH.
1. JOHN RIDouT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
FUTURE DAYS.
THOMAS J. OWEN son. AUcr1oNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE TWO
STORY FRAME DWELLING, NO. FOG EYE
STREET SOUTHEAST
BY virtue Of 4 deed of trust recorded in
Iiber No o2S9, at folio 427 ct seq. OF the LAND
records of the District of Columbia we shal
sell. in front Of the premises; on MoNpA !,
AID. 1917 AT HALF PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, the west 20 feet front on Eye street by
full depth of original lot 4. in square 9o4. OF
the city of Washington, with alley right Of
way. together with the improvements thereon
one. two and three years. with Interest at
per cent per annum, payable semi annually
Deposit of 500 required at time Of sale, ard tht
purchaser allowed fifteen days from date of sale
to complete the purchase. Further particular
at time of sale. -
CHARLES l.. BENJAMIN
FREDERICK J. BENJAMIN,
H. II. BENJAMIN.
VIRGINIA s. BENJAMIN,
IRVING G. BENJAMIN,
Only Heirs of Charles +; BENJAMIN,
fe12-d&ds. exSu Surviving Trustee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
THos. u. OWEN son, AUCTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF FOUR TWo-sToRY
BRICK DWELLINGS, NOS. 1I06 AND
I7os 3rd. STREET NORTHEAST AND NOS.
232 AM. 90 STREET NORTHEAST.
By virtue of certain deed Of trust duly re-
corded in -Liher No. 1884. folio $40 ct seq. Of
the land reeoSis of the District of Columbia. and
at the request of the party secured thereby. the
undersigned trustees will sell at public auction.
in front Of the premises. on WEDNESDAY,
THE TWENTY FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY.
AID. 1sfT---AT HALF-PAsT -FOUR O'CLOCK
M. ,the following described land and premises.
situate in the District of Columbia. and desig
mated as and being lots numbered ~, IS. "a
and 40. in Joseph NJ. Carmody's subdivision OF
lots in block 4. Lexington" per plat re-
corded in the surveyors office for the District
of Columbia. in Liber Al, at folio 9S.
Terms Of sale: 0ne-third cash. balance in one
and two years. with interest at per centum
Per annum. payable semi annually. and secured
on the property sold or all cash. at purchaser
option deposit of 800 each lot required
at time of sale and the purchaser allowed ffteer
days TO complete the purchase. Further par
tculars at time of SALE
II. BRADLEY DAVIDSON.
LUTHER s. FRIST0E.
fei2 eod&ds. exSu Trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-14
Farm Loan Board Issues Warning

The federal farm loan board today is
sued warning to farmers against per-
sons reported to be organizing farm
loan associations for the sake of pri-
vate profits.
amy association which gives evidence
Of having been organized for purposes
Of private profit will be given very
careful scrutiny before a charter Is
granted" said the boards statement