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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
REBATE AS SUBSTITUTE
FOR DELIVERY SERVICE
Conference of Dealers and Consum-
ers Considers Reduction in
Living Cost.

The proposal to reduce household and
general living expenses in Washington
BY cutting down the cost Of delivery
service today doomed up as being ex-
tremeiy probable of realization.
After a conference of dealers and
consumers in the District building yes
ferday afternoon. representatives OF the
Retail Merchants Association and Re
tail Protective GrocerS' Association this
morning commenced an investigation
to determine if it will be possible and
expedient to offer rebates to all persons
who carry their purchases home instead
of having them delivered
1t was stated that the situation with
respect to general merchandise does
not offer as great problem as the
grocery situation, and that careful
study will have to be made to deter
mine whether it would be wise to make
any changes in the present system of
delivering perishable products.
Another Conference Proposed.
Another conference will be called.
probably next week. at which report
will be made by those who are working
out the practical details of the pro-
posal.
merchants viii eadeavor to ascertain is
the cost of the capitals delivery service
the number of drivers. wagons, ma
chimes and horses employed in this
service and the cost Of upkeep and op-
Grafton. Estimate Will be made of the
extent to which this service could be
reduced If buyers subscribed literally
to the rebate plan of carrying their
purchases home.
In attendance at the conference
which was held behind closed doors in
the Office of Charles f. Nesbit, chair
man of the committee on food supply
and conservation of the District coun-
Gil of defense, were representatives of
practically all the womens organiza-
ticns of the city. as well as the mer-
chants organizations referred to.
1t was pointed out that the women of
the city constitute about so per cent of
the purchasers who would be affected
by the carrying out of the proposal
and the opinion was expressed that
sentiment generally favors the plan.
Discussion General in Scope.
The discussion was general in scope
irasmuCh as II was realized that the
merchants themselves would have to
study the proposition before they could
determine the cost Of delivery service
q nd ascertain to what extent rebates
ly the purchasers.
Chairman Nesbit today was optimistic
over the prospect that something tangi-
Die and practical would grow out of
The discussion. He said the plan not
only promises a saving to consumers,
which would amount to a considerable
sum in the course Of years buying,
but. il it leads to a curtailment of the
delivery service now employed, it will
gasoline. itself a big factor in view of
the governments increasing demand
for gasoline in the prosecution of the
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
Copper Miners Strike Over.

GLOBE Ariz.. July 31.-The strike of
copper miners. which has tied up pro-
duction in the Globe Miami district
Since July /, is practically at an end"
according to statement issued last
sight by former Gov. George w. p.
Hunt, who was recently appointed by
President Wilson as a mediator to help
settle the strike II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
ENVELOPE CHEMISES =
The Most Popular Undergarment in the
Woman's Wardrobe.

We are showing many pretty styles at ex-
tremely moderate prices
orately trimmed with dainty lace and embroidery S100
Envelope Chemses of fine nansook-new models with
the camsoe pretty having the ribbon strap
and fine lace and embroidery trimming $780,
Nansook Envelope Chemises in a wide of new
models; top; finished
beading ribbon o
Sheer Nainsook Envelope Chemises also those of soft
null: trimmed with dainty lace and embroidery insets
$500 to $500
Philippine Envelope Chemises of nainsook; richly
hand embroidered in floral spray designs
S275 to $3.50.
Third floor F
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31

and Dalmatia should be forced to
change nationality but had decided to
develop and extend her forces Of OPP
preston. The fact can never be con-
cealed that the first act that contributed
fatally to the bringing about of war
was the ultimatum to Serbia. and that
contained in itself the
principles Of that violation carried out
shortly after by Germany in Belgium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
A Special Assortment of
Striped and Plaid Voiles.
DRESS LINENS-HALF PRICE.

Pure fax thread-beautifu quality These
Linens bought many months ago and are
worth double price today A good assortment
of colors:
BLUE, PINK, LAVENDER, ROSE, q
RED, BLACK. Z
Half price, Soc yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
WHITE FABRICS FOR
MIDSUMMER USE,
Priced Very Special,
and Limited in Quantity.

3o-inch White Rep Suiting that would regu-
larly sell for Soc.
Special price, 371zc yard. |
36-inch White Gabardine Suiting that would
regularly sell for 6Oc.
Special price, Soc yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
President Wilson's Message.

But President Wilson's message, if it's
special Importance is in connection with
the Russian revolution. is also of very
great value In Illuminating afresh, as it
were, the objects for which the allies
entered into war. 1t is hardly to be
wondered at that in this vast conflict.
events following one upon another with
such swiftness, the full perception of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
FIGHTING TO SAVE U. S.
FROM GERMAN MAILED
FIST, SAYS MR.. LANSING

III any Of you have the idea
that We are fighting others bat
ties and not our own, the sooner
he gets away from that idea the
better It will be for him; the bet
ter 1t will be for all of us. Imag-
inc Germany victor in Europe
because the United States re-
NAMED neutral. Who, then, think
you. would be the next victim Of
those who are seeking to be mas
ters Of the whole earth?"-Sec-
rotary Of State Lansing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31

their meaning-of their causes and their
ultimate issues-should, to a certain
extent, become dimmed, especially when
hearts are shaken as they are by the
loss and mourning which war brings.
And yet nothing is more necessary, II
a strong power Of resistance is to be
maintained in the peoples that are
fighting, than that there should be a
right understanding and constantly
bearing in mind Of the causes OF the
war, an understanding that will trans
form itself into a resolute striving, IN
thought and deed. for the victory of the
allies. President Wilson's two messages
this second one coming at this grave,
decisive moment in the war-have been
Of great assistance in this connection.
And Italy herself can but be gratefui
to the President fthe United states.
because in the American note to the
Russian government she has found ex-
pressed again her own traditions, her
reasons for abandoning neutrality and
taking part in the conflict, and the OBJ
jects she is pursuing together with the
allies.
The defining once more Of these prin-
ciples and of these final issues, pointing
them out in that just proportion ana
with that warmth OF conviction which
are special qualities of President Will
son. has been most opportune, particu-
larly as a check to the subtle propa-
ganda with which the central empires
are seeking to deceive and corrupt the
peoples fighting against them. in order
that they may be persuaded to re-
nounce victory and submit to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-31
Austria's New Mask.

Nor does Austria Hungary show her
self second to Germany in this work
of fraud and persuasion. Indeed. the
words of the new emperor are intended
to draw profit from the Russian revo-
luton, which has caused the suspension
of hostilites on the Austro-Russian
front. and which gives hope to the
monarchy that powerful enemy has
been once for all eliminated. Austria
Hungary has put on new mask-a
liberal one. But the fact that the new
sovereign has set aside the oath to
the constitution with the excuse that
the constitution must be reformed
should be sufficient to reveal the du-
plicity of this new action. However,
the sins of the old monarchy have been
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
MARYLAND MINISTER'S
TO STUDY AGRICULTURE

Ministers Of Maryland and adjacent
territory will have an opportunity
from July 30 to August 10 to study,
under scientific direction, the latest
methods OF farming. according to an
announcement sent out by the Mary
land Country Life School and confer
ence committee.
The meeting will be held at College
Park, Nd, and four days OF the meet
ing will be devoted to a conference on
country life. The remainder of the
time will be spent in instructing the
ministers In agricultural work. and
special reference will be paid the part
which the rural districts must play in
winning the war.
National leaders in the problems to
be discussed will address the confer
ence and the Department OF Agricul-
ture and the food administration will
present their plans for work and en-
list the aid of the pastors in promot-
ing the food campaign for production
and conservation.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
SONG OF THE POIUS
CHARMS FORT MYER

La vivandiere," the song which
the French poilus are singing in the
trenches and which the sammies
"over there" are picking up, was
sung for the first time in this coun-
try at an entertainment for the sol
diers at Fort Myer last night.
Several thousand student officers
from the reserve corps training camp.
District National Guardsmen. and men
from the barracks at Fort Myer. rent
the air with cheers after the ballad
had been sung by Miss Elizabeth
Howry. She was compelled to sing
II again and again because OF the
tremendous hit made by the swing of
the song and the richness OF her
voice
The program of the entertainment
was varied and the quality OF the
offering of a high order.
Chief Page O'Toole. OF the United
States Senate. scored a triumph with
his Impressions OF Well-known Sen
ators," while the Hawaiian songs and
dances by Miss Ruth Hoffman, a
monologue by Mason Wright, a reel
tation by Robert Bell, an operate
overture by the Millett Orchestra and
"Barrack Room Stories" by Sergeant
Lyon, all won salvos of applause.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
NEW BELL SYSTEM
INSTALLED HERE TO
THKART ROBBERS

By q signal bell system just In
stalled on the patrol boxes on all the
principal corners, Major Pullman be-
lieves he has put "a crimp" in the
chances OF thieves to commit crimes
here and make a getaway.
Heretofore there has been no means
Of flashing Immediately TO the police
throughout the city an important
lookout until each patrolman had
made his regular turn in" Several
months ago the major ordered patrol
men to report every thirty minutes
instead of hourly.
He felt there was still room for Inn
proving the lookout system, how
ever. and decided to install the bells.
The traffic men. at least. will al
ways be within hearing distance Of
the bells and can transmit the mes
sage to the pstrolmen in the neigh
borhood.
Approximately twenty-five OF the
new boxes with bell equipment have
already been installed.
Pullman said today that II the bell
did not prove satisfactory some other
signaling device would be tried.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
AT KENDALL CHURCH

T, The following musical program Is
announced for tomorrow at the Ken
dali Baptist Church, Ninth and B
streets southwest, OF which the Rev.
Walter Scott Dunlap Is minister, IN
der the direction OF Mrs. Isabel Gar
win Shelley and with Noah Garner At
the organ:
Morning-Organ prelude. mo Tongue
Can Tell (White): anthem, As Pants
the Heart" (Spohr), with obligato
solo by Miss Olive Crowder: offertory.
'Forsaken" ((Moschat); soprano solo,
Bow Down Thine Ear" (Jenks). Mrs.
Shelley: postlude, "Marche Romaine"
(Gounod).
Evening-Prelude "Pefumed Breezes"
(Du Bois): violoncello solo, "Melodie,
Op. No. 1" (Rubenstein), Henry H.
Lortcberg; offertory. THE Pilgrims
Song OF Hope" (Batiste): anthem.
quartet, and chorus, soft Floating on
the Evening Air" (Root); postlude,
"Menuet from Don Juan" (Mozart).
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
AUTOGRAPH EXHIBIT
OF MUSICAL SCORES

o. G. Somneck. chief OF the music
division of the Library OF Congress,
announces that the exhibit of "Origi-
nal Manuscripts of American Com
posers" Is now in place in the cases
at the library. II Is the first COM
plete national exhibit OF American
autograph compositions. and II gives
some surprising information concern
Ing our musical history.
The reference facilities are Of par
ticular value. They include a card
index Of magazine articles on music
that brings the subject absolutely up
to date.
Among the manuscripts the name
Anthony Philip Heinrich holds an I'M
portant place. His orchestral scores
are OF such bulk that they will scarce
ly go into the cases. and he has
used a vast orchestra similar to that
OF Richard Straus. a rare undertake
ing in those days. Today one does
not hear his music. but II ranked
so high at one time that festivals of
It were given in both Europe and in
America.
The exhibit Is the result OF long
research, and should be OF great value
at the present time when so much
emphasis is being put upon our ma
tional development in the arts
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
Loss OF GEMS CAUSE
OF DETENTION OF TWO

Charged with the larceny OF more
than $500 worth OF jewelry from the
local Offices OF the Adams Express
Company. David H. West, thirty
eight years old. OF 500 D street north
east, was arraigned in Police Court
today. His case was continued until
next week.
Edward A. Maple, thirty-four years
old, a cigarmaker, OF 12T Indiana ave
nue. northwest, charged with receiv-
ing stolen goods, was arraigned with
West. He also had his case continued.
Detectives Sweeney and Baur ar
rested Maple several days ago after
he had pawned several diamond pins
set in platinum, which the detectives
say were in q packet of jewelry which
disappeared from the express office
two weeks ago.
According to the detectives, Maple
said that West had given him the ar
ticles to pawn. West was arrested
last night. Four unset diamonds and
four platinum-set pins have been re-
covered, the police say.
West, the detectives say, admitted
the charge against him.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
S. D. c. employees
ON HALLIDAY STRIKE

A pacific" strike was declared by
nfty-nve employees OF the District
sewage pumping station at noon to-
day, when all quit work as a protest
against denying them a half-holiday
Saturdays with pay. while. they con-
tend, other per diem employees of the
District are granted a half day Satur-
day with pay. They are taking the
half-holiday today and sacrificing the
half-day's pay with the hope that their
action may cause Government officials
to grant them the half day with pay
to which they feel they are entitled.
Before declaring the "walkout,"
Charles Gerber, an employe of the
pumping station. who is spokesman
for the strik -. consulted Superin-
tendent Asa E. Phillips, of the pump
ing station. to learn whether their not
working this afternoon would cause
Inconvenience or interfere in any way
with the operation OF the plant. Hs
YVES informed that there was no OBJ
lection to the men taking the half
day OF. and promptly at noon today
the strike" began.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
PLAN SPECIAL SERVICE
AT COVENANT CHURCH

The special musiral service at the
Church OF the Covenant tomorrow
night will be given by lie Roy Glider,
tenor: Herman Rakemann, violinist,
Richard LorIeberg. 'celIist; W. 8.
Blanchard, precentor. and Claude
Robson, organist.
The preliminary program beginning
at T:45 follows:
Organ solo, Prayer" Lemaigre) :
tenor solo, 20 Love That Will not
Let Me Go" CHarker): violin solo,
Romance" (KarganofD. During the
service this program will be given:
Cello solo, "Adagio" (Rermeld): tenor
solo, THY Perfect Love" (HilD: THO
for violin, cello and organ. La Sere-
nata" (Braga).
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
SUNDAY MIXED BATHING
CONFINED TO MORNING

The young swain who has been CIV
ing his best girl' swimming lessons
in the municipal pools Sundays will
have to abandon late sleeping Sun
day mornings II the lessons are to be
continued. The young lady, too. will
have to lose a large part Of her
beauty" sleep II she wishes to splash
In the pools with her admirer.
For a new ruling for mixed bath
ing goes into effect tomorrow, and
instead of being able to go swimming
together all day, as in the past, mixed
bathing will be permitted on Sundays
now only between the hours OF 6 and
0 a. m. For the remainder OF the day
the pools will be open only to men
and boys.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
TO PREACH ON WAR CAUSES.

"war and What Led to 1t" will be
the text of the sermon preached to
the congregation OF the Fifth Baptist
Church tomorrow evening. The Fifth
Baptist congregation will be Joined in
this service by the congregation of
the Westminster Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. T. f. Davis will deliver the
sermon. On Monday the Rev. John
f. Briggs. pastor OF the First Baptist
Church, will begin his annual vaca-
ton, which will be spent in North
Carolina and Virginia. He will also
attend the Bible conference at Harth-
field, Mass.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
TO TALK ON WEDDING RING.

The Rev. Howard I. Stewart will
speak at the Second Baptist Church.
Fourth street and Virginia avenue
southeast. tomorrow morning on
Can We Really Know We Are Chris
tions?" and in the evening will give
the first sermon in the series, The
Wedding Ring" The special topics
and dates for the series are: July Is.
THE High Cost of Loving" July %.
"Wanted-a Wife," and July 20. How
20 Be Happy Though Married" Last
Sunday evening five accepted the
gospel invitation. several Of whom
will be baptized tomorrow evening.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
SDDONS BEGINS TAKING
JOY OUT OF JOY-RDNG

Justice Siddons, OF the District Su-
preme Court. is going to take the Joy
out OF joy-riding. George d. Robin
son, colored. the first offender TO ap-
pear before him during the present
term, today began a sentence OF FIVE
months in the Washington Asylum
jail.
at seems that we have been too
easy on you Joy-riders," said the court
in sentencing Robinson, who appro-
priated q car from the Union Garage
recently. I'VE have been suspending
sentence to give offenders a chance to
reform. but they seemed to think It
was only to give them an opportunity
to take another Joy-ride. You are
sentenced to FIVE months in JAIL
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
25-CENT GYCERINE
OBTAINED FROM SUGAR

A new process for making glycerine,
an important ingredient Of explosives.
has been discovered by chemists OF
the Internal Revenue Bureau.
The department announced today
the gIycerine is obtained from sugar
at q cost of approximately % cents a
pound. The present price Of glycerine
is 90 cents a pound. Before the war
IL was Is cents.
GIycerine has always heretofore
been made from animal and mineral
fats In Germany fats are being con-
served and soap making has been
stopped.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
STUDY REVELATIONS.

The pastor and members OF Shiloh
Baptist Church c'Strangers' Home")
are studying the Book OF Revelation,
the last book in the Bible. In connec-
ton with this study, the Rev. DR.. Wal
dron, will preach a special sermon
upon the book every Sunday; tomor-
row morning he will preach on "A
Message to the Church in POrsecu-
ton"
The Washington times., 1917-07-14

NEW YORK, July 14.-1nitisl prices
showed the usually active shares
down from fractions to a point or
more at the opening Of the Stock
market today.
Steel common started nearly i
point off at 122, but quickly rallieo
70 J22E. Union Pacific. Bethlehem
Steel B, Utah Copper, Inspiration, ana
athers fell a point or Whereabouts
American Smelling lost y, Ana
eonda q, and there were smaller re-
cessions in United Cigar Stores Ike
public Iron and Steel, and the rail-
roads.
The rally in steel steadied the gen
eral list. and some OF the iron ana
steel stocks improved, Baldwin gam
ing ~ from the low figure. St
Paul. Studebaker, Tobacco Products
Distillers securities, American Sugar.
and others gained fractionally.
Comparative steadiness ruled IN
some sections, covering of shorts De-
ing q factor.
Complete Recovery.
A complete recovery in all lines
later took place. Rail stocks showed
surprisinE strength. Atlantic Gulf
moved up ~. American International
touched q new high at s6h. marine
preferred held near the close, Liberty
bonds sold at a new low, 99.25.
The recovery in most shares came
IN the first half hour Of trading, with
United States Steel jumping raploIy
IL points from the opening. Repuo,
lie, Lackawanna, Bethlehem, ana
Crucible followed with gains. Union
Pacific regsined a loss Of IA ana
Jumped a full point more.
The market closed STEADY.
Today's Quotations
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
FIRM sues DISTRICT
ON AUTO TAG ORDER

Payment for 5000 automobile tags,
valued at $3.50. is sought in a suit
fled in the District Supreme Court
today against the District OF Columbia
by the scioto Sign Company. which
says II concluded q contract for the
signs last September and has never
received payment
At the District building II was said
that the signs had not been accepted.
because they did not come up to
specifications. and had been returned
to the sign company.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
H. W. KLINE TO SPEAK
AT SERVICE IN TENT

William BIackford will speak at
the Gospel Mission tent in wiseon-
sin avenue. between p and Q streets,
tonight at o'clock. H. W. Kline.
superintendent Of the mission, will
speak tomorrow night on What
Jesus Is Doing Today"
Monday night will be a testimonial
service. The EpworIh leagues Of the
city will have charge OF services
Wednesday and Thursday nights, I'M
der direction OF Miss Clara Nelson
and Miss Peterson.
children's meetings are conducted
every Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock
by Miss Rebecca Van Hagan and
superintendent Kline at the tent and
at the mission ball every Sunday
night.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET.

BALTIMORE, July 14.-wheat-In-
active: soft No. 2 red and No. red
winter. $2.15: receipts. 47.100 bushels;
shipments, "a. 430.
Corn-Strong; spot mixed. Sl.95: re-
ceipts, 11s,576; shipments. 364.543.
Oats-Firm. No. white. soc
bushel; receipts, 69,23s; shipments,
T,S22.
Rye-Quiet, No. 2 Western export
old, $3.50 nominal: receipts. 4,765,
shipments, none.
HAy-Steady, UNCHANGED.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
BREAD OF LIFE" IS THEME.

The Rev. Dr. c. C. Mclean. pastor
of Douglas Memorial Methodist EpIs-
copal Church, Eleventh and H streets
northeast. will speak IN THE Bread
of Life" at tomorrow mornings serv-
ices. At the twilight service. from
: until S o'clock, he will speak on
How l Would Spend q Fortune II l
Had One"
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
SERVICES FOR RIOT VICTIMS.

Memorial services for negroes killed
during the East st. Louis race riots
will be held tomorrow and Monday
nights at the Cosmopolitan Baptist
Church at 8 o'clock. Several promi-
nent speakers have been asked to at
tend by the Rev. S. P. w. Drew, pas
tor. A petition is said to be circulat-
ing among the negroes of the city to
ask President Wilson to investigate
the rioting.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
The REV. CAVE TO PREACH.

The Rev P A. Cave. pastor OF the
H Street Christian Church, will pre-
side at both the morning and even
ing service. this being the last sew
ice before his vacation over which
he will preside. For the morning
service the text will be The Need
for Pause in the Work OF Life"
while the evening text will be What
Seek YEP"
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
PLANS PATRIOTIC SERMONS,

A series Of three patriotic sermons
will be delivered by the Rev. Charles
G. Cody. pastor OF the Presbyterian
Church. at Kensington. Md. the first
at services tomorrow. The church is
ten miles out on the Connecticut ave-
nue. pike. A number of motorists are
expected to attend.
The Washington times., 1917-07-14
SPEAKS AT LAWN SERVICE

The Rev. T. Claggett Skinner, of
Richmond, Va, will deliver the ad-
dress at the Y. NJ. c. A. community
lawn service, on the Emmanuel Bap-
tist Church lawn, Sixteenth and Co
lumbia road. tomorrow evening" at
o'clock.