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$1.85 Georgette Crepe,
$1.69
Elbowproof Quality

This grade Is actually worth
SOS. All pure silk and of the
durable elbow proof grade.
Shown in q wonderful assort-
ment Of street and evening
colors. Special at $1.69 yard.
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Double Face Satin,
$40

S grade; 40 inches wide
Double-face Satin, shown In
contrasting shades. such as
navy and green, black and pur-
pie, black and gold. black and
peacock. Suitable for wraps.
Duvetyne Satin, $50
$3.50 grade; So inches wide;
a fabric of wonderful richness.
ColorS gre uabana brown. navy,
prunelle, taupe and black.
SI.6o Meteor Satin,
$I.49
1900 yards, So inches wide;
an excellent quality that could
not be duplicated today for less
than 81 yard. Choice of all the
leading shades.
Satin Radiant, $1.S5
81 quality; 40 inches wide:
SEQ yards to sell at this price.
Satin is in strong demand and
this is one of our best sellers.
20 colors TO seiect from.
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Most Dependable SverWarea Palas Royal Moderate Prices
Thanksgiving Household Day!
Section tomorrow.

Sheffield 9uadupl colonial
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One can choose any number OF
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At $1,000


One s39 coat is of
wine color broadcloth,
Venetian lined with
convertible collar of
black opossum fur.
Sizes 16 to So only.
A Duvet de Lame
Coat is specially de-
signed for women of
full figure. 1t comes
in sizes SO to A, is
be1ted- Has large self
collar.
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Loose back is a new
model coat with what
is known as the cape
back. 1t has belted
front, is of VOC l
velour and large col
lar is of seal.
Misses Kersey We
1our Coat is half satin
lined. with large con-
vertible collar of near
seal Misses and Jul
niorS' sizes included.
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Comforts, $2.9S each-Covered with silko-
line, for single beds: in plain col
ors; one side filed with good cotton.
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Comforts, $3.50 each-7Ox8O- inch extra
heavy silkoline covered Comforts. filled with white
cotton. PAlais R0yal-Sec0nd B1OoF. :
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At $500

A Misses Coat of
wool velour is half
satin lined, made with
wide lapels, and has
large black plush COL
lar. Sizes IS to 20.
A Broadcloth Coat, in
sizes 16 to 42, has a
handsome black opos-
sum fur collar that is
extra large and luxu-
rious looking.
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Black Silks to the Fore

Black SllkS TO the FORE
These, too, are offered
at equally interesting
price concessions for
Dress Fabric Week.
$1.6o Black Crepe de Chime.
10 inches; yard, $1.40
$1.S5 Black Crepe de Chine,
40 inches; yard. $1.66
$2.25 Black Crepe de Chine.
40 inches; yard. $1.9S
$3.50 Black Satin Duchess. SO
inches; yard. $2.19
$2.9S Black Satin Charmeuse.
40 inches; yard, $3.50
$3.50 Black Crepe Meteor. 40
inches; yard, $2.29
$500 Black Satin Meteor. 40
inches; yard, $3.40
$3.50 Black Crepe Back
Charmeuse, 40 inches; yard,
SLIGO Black Chiffon Taffeta.
35 inches: yard, $1.49
S1.95 Black Chiffon Taifeta.
SIS inches; yard, Sligo
s2.25 Black (pure dye) Taft
feta. Sc inches; yard. $1.89
S2.75 Black (pure dye) Taf-
feta, 40 inches; yard, $2.29
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PaIais Royal-Fourth Floor
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To 39c Curtain Materials, CSC Yd.

Curtain materials in scrims. white or ecru with
fancy drawn-work borders; also colored bordered
scrims and dozens of bolts of hlet weave cur
tain Goods that sold to 800 yard. at CSC yard
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At $500

A slenderizing mod
ell for large women is
of fine wool velour,
fancy silk lined, with
large collar, trimmed
with wide tuckS.
A Silk Velour Coat
has large collar of
black opoSsum fur;
plain styles with large
p a t h pockets and
wide tucked belt. SO
to A.
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Satin Elegant, $40

$2.49 grade; SO inches wide.
We are offering this excellent
quality satin ut much below its
real worth. This quality satin
is shown principally in street
shades.
alais ROyal-Second Floor.
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Dress Fabric Week

Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of HghGrade Silk and Wool
Fabrics Attractively Priced
choose FROM Practically
fall herea interest
insy priced for Dress Fabric Week.
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Several Thousand Yards Fancy Silks
Sligo. S1.89, 1928, $2.69, $3.49

Splendid qualities that ordinarily sell at $195,
event.
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DUTCH REPLY ON CABLES;
SHIP SEIZURE AWAITS

Hollands reply in the shipping ne
gotiations is on the cables, the gov
ernment was advised today. and is ex-
pected to arrive before night
President Wilson has prepared a
proclamation and American and Brit
ish governments were ready to take
over all Dutch vessels in their waters
Monday. but seizure was delayed here
pending word that the Netherlands
government had acceded to their de-
mands. Whatever the reply. however,
it was said, the ships would be taken.
Seizure was delayed chiefly because
OF desire to show every courtesy
to the Dutch government. but 1t has
been indicated for several DAYS that
neither the United States nor Great
Britain would go through another long
series Of negotiations,
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the uniformed staf as an escort the
secretary passed rapidly form the Of
fees when he had concluded. The en-
tire headquarters staff was assembled
then and the Secretary was introduced
for a brief, informal address to the
officers. as the nerve center of the
organization"
Text of Secretary's Address.
Mr.. Baker spoke as follows
TT was with a view to following
the route of our troops and material
along the lines of communication to the
front that I began my tour with the
ports of debarkation. Today 1 have
been through the busy offices of the
general stan and the administrative de-
partment at headquarters 1 have met
the men who from this nerve, center
direct the organization which they have
created.
II appreciate how you would prefer
to leave your desks for the front line,
where you could see the direct result
of your efforts against the enemy. But
you. at least. are in France. in which
CONTINUED on Second Page.)
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Secretary Baker Ends His Trip.
BY the Associated Press.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE AMERI-
CAN EXPEDlTIONARY FORCE In
FRANCE, Monday, March 1S.-Conclud-
ing his journey along the American
lines of communication Secretary of
War Baker awoke this morning at Gen.
Pershing's headquarters after his first
nights sleep in house since starting
on his trip of inspection
Soon after breakfast the Secretary
motored from the chateau to the build
ing occupied by the staff without an
escort except for his aids. his entry
being devoid of military display.
After a short conference with Gen.
Pershing, Secretary Baker made tour
of the building. spending a short time
in each office, where the officer in charge
explained in detail the work Of his
particular section. The Secretary thus
familiarized himself with the work OF
the staff in the field, dealing with the
troops at the front as well as in the
training areas.
Wearing the conventional morning
clothes of a civilian and surrounded by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-20
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Tuesday, March 19.-American
artillery on the Toul front has heavily
attacked the Germans with gas shells
during the past day or SO, it is now
permitted to announce. Four different
attacks were launched, and from the
manner in which the enemy was silenced
it is evident they had the desired effect.
During one period when the gas
shells were flying over the enemy lines
last night German airplane, with
a red tail light, appeared over the
American lines and dropped red
rocket. for what purpose' it ,is not
known. However. shrapnel from Amer
lean anti-craft batteries burst so near
the German Immediately afterward
that he was forced to fly for his own
lines in a hurry.
Last night the enemy observation
towers and position on Montsec were
shelled heavily and a heavy fire was
morning.
Huns Run, Take Guns With Them.
At noon today the enemy opened a
lively fire on one Of the American
positions with .37-millimeter guns from
the cemetery at Richecourt. The Amer
lean guns of the same caliber came into
action, and after they had fired fifty
shells the Germans ran from the po-
sition and took their guns with them
The American guns then shelled the
village of Lahayville, where two heavy
stores, were caused.
The German artillery directed most
of its attention to dropping a few gas
shells into one or two towns within
the American lines and shelling a
crossroads, known as Deaths Corner
during the day and night.
Enter German Lines at Two Points.
Last night American patrols entered
the German front lines at two points,
but did not see single enemy soldier,
although they hunted some time. An
other patrol remained in the enemy
wire entanglements all night hoping to
ambush an expected enemy party, but it
did not appear. third patrol party
was discovered by the Germans. who
Americans to withdraw. Still another
established contact with an enemy
patrol and few shots were exchanged
The Americans came through unscath- :
ed, but it is not known what happened
to the Germans.
Many airplanes were up until il be-
gan to rain at noon. One airplanc from
the rear of the American line drove
Off two boche machines after a thrill :
ing battle in and out of the clouds. An
other airplane was engaged against n
German, when a second German Joined
in the fight. A second friendly airman
came I'D to assist, but it was too late.
for the airplane the Americans hoped
would be victorious fell to the ground
within the enemy lines.
On the sector east of IuneyiIle the
artillery continued active and a few
American patrols have reached the
enemy line. One party encountered an
enemy patrol and forced the Germans
to withdraw after a sharp skirmish.
A certain Irish regiment was bonn
barded heavily today with big shells.
Gas Batteries Blown to Bits.
Reports from both the Luneyille and
Toul sectors say that more German gas
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THE KAISER IS DESPERATE.

An uprising in Germany blooder than the French
revolution and resulting in anarchy in Teuton land
rather than in republican form of government, will
follow failure of Germany's final military effort in
France this spring.
This is the prediction of A. Curtis Roth former
vice consul at Pauen, Saxony, and close student of
Prussianism as a result of his residence in Germany
for years, in remarkable article he has written for
next Sundays Star. From confidential information
from friends in Germany he analyzes the dropping
morale of the German army
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-20
Allies Would Supply -. ].
Sweden With Grain
by Impending Pact

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 19.-It is understood
that an agreement is impending by
which the allies will supply Sweden
with 100000 tons each of wheat and
maize and $4,000 tons of oats. the ship
ment of wheat to be made during April
and May, and that of maize and oats
later. Provision also will be made for
subsequent purchases Of cereals by
Sweden. II is stated
A dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph from Amsterdam says that, ac-
cording to the Frankfort newspapers.
assurances have been received in Ber-
lin that Sweden does not intend to ac-
cept the proposals o: the entente aIlies
regarding an exchange of foodstuffs
for shipping tonnage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-20
SENATOR BROUSSARD
AT HOME IN LOUISIANA

NEW LIBERIA, La. March 2o-
United States Senator Robert F, Brous-
sard was reported critically ill at his
home here today. Two specialists from
New Orleans and local physicians early
this week performed an operation on
Senator Broussard for infusion of
blood. which they said was success
full, but other complications developed.
bringing on a serious condition. ac-
cordinS to the physicians
Senator Broussard, who is f1fty-four
years old. has been in poor health for
several years and for more than a
year past has been almost constantly
under the care of physicians. He is
suffering from complication of all
mentS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-20
600 SHIP STRIKERS RETURN
Baltimore Workers Say Walkout
Was Result of Misunderstanding

BALTIMORE, Md, March 2o.-Six
hundred riveters, caulkers and reamers
employed by the Baltimore Dry Dock and
Shipbuilding Company. struck yester-
day for higher wages, but returned to
work today and work was proceeding
as usual. an official of the company
stated. Wilson A. Kosman, secretary
of the Boilermakers. Iron Shipbuilders
and Helpers Union of America, said
that the walkout was the result of a
misunderstanding among few men
over conditions which they thought
were violation of the government con-
tract.
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Their Morale and Defenses
Were Never Firmer-May
Take Initiative.
THREE REASONS GIVEN
WHY GERMANS HESITATE
Both Armies Ready for Stroke, With
Forces About Equal-20 Divi-
sions on a Side, Estimated.
By PAUL SCOTT MowRER.

BY PAUL SCOTT MowRER.
CableEram to The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1915.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES, March
1s.-This dispatch is based merely on
my personal opinion and has no official
significance. will say frankly that ]
fnd the present military situation some
what confused. Both sides have per
fected their defenses extensively and
both sides seem equally ready to take
the offensive. There is tension along
the whole front. This situation has ex-
listed for six or eight weeks yet moth
ing has happened and there is no imme-
diate evidence that anything will hap
pen in the near future.
Personally, 1 expected the Germans to
attack nearly month ago. Their re-
served men and artillery were massed for
an offensive. their aviation service was
reinforced and redoubled. their tanks
were presumably completed. their new
gases were supposedly ready and the
weather was propitious- They have not
attacked Everything remains exactly as
1t was. 1t is as If each side. having strip
ped for action. suddenly pauses. appalled,
at the thought of the coming sacrifices
and each prefers to let the opponent be-
gin
Three Reasons Why Germans Defer.
can see the three reasons that may
have persuaded the Germans to defer theii
offensive First. they decided to make a
Russian expedition which might lead tc
Unforeseen complications. They expected
thiS expedition to give them virtual pos
session. of vast Russian territories, hold
tng which they could well afford to re-
1inqufsh Belgium and the colonies. if nee
essary. In the second place, popular feel
Ing In Germany month ago was strong
against an offensive on the western front.
provided peace could be obtained by other
means. and. in the third place. the op-
posing forces were too nearly equal to
offer any hope Of real victory.
Within the last month, however, there
has been change in Germany. The ap-
parent success of the Russian expedition
has silenced the criticism of the military
party and consolidated the interior VIC
tory Of the pan-Germans- Ordinary Ger
man citizens seeing that they were able
the peace which has eluded them during
months of negotiations easily reached the
conclusion that Ludendorn and Hinden-
burg were right-cannon is king.
Chancellor Won Hertling. desiring to
convince the people still further of the
necessity of an offensive. made speech
February 25. in which he vaguely Of
fered to negotiate with President Will
son. No negotiations were forthcom-
Ing. The government can now tell the
people that it is purely the allies fault
and that nothing remains but to fight
At the same time the government is
filling the German newspapers with
articles saying that the allies are plan
ming q great offensive. Thus, in one
way or another, the people are being
keyed up again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-20
RUSS WARSH|PS ESCAPE
Consul Summers Report Says They
Left Odessa Before Germans
Took Port.

Russian warships at Odessa escaped
to Sebastopol when the Germans took
Odessa, according to dispatch to the
State Department today from American
Consul Summers, at Moscow.
Recent press dispatches quoted Ber-
lin authorities as declaring that fifteen
ships were taken when the city was oc.
cupied.
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JAPANESE IN JEOPARDY.
Plundered or Subject to Even Worse
Treatment by Maximalists.

LONDON. March ia Toxic dis
patch. dated Sunday, forwarded by the
Exchange Telegraph correspondent at
Peking, represents the plight of Japanese
subjects in the disturbed zone in east
ern Siberia as serious. Their lives are
in jeopardy and boycott has been de-
clared against them. it is asserted. while
those who fall into the hands of the
Maximalists aye plundered or subjected
to even worse treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-20
AMERICANS MAKE
GAS ATTACKS ON
GERMANSAT TOU[
Enemy Is SiIenced in Effective
Manner in Four Heavy
0nsIaughts.
U. S. RAIDERS ENTER HUN
LINES AT TWO POINTS
Teuton Gas Projectile Batteries
Blown to Bits by American Gun
ners-Airplanes Battle
in Clouds.
GERMAN AIRPLANES
DROP MUSTARD BALLS
OVER AMERICAN LINES.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE. Tuesday. March 19.
A German airplane, both last
night and this morning, flew over
the American sector northwest Of
Toul and dropped rubber balls
eighteen inches in diameter filled
with liquefied mustard gas. This
Is the first time, SO far as is
known, that an airplane has been
thus employed.
The effect of the gas was not
serious. but the American troops
were infuriated by what they
termed the dirty warfare"
A sample of one of the rubber
containers has been obtained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-20
Plan Control of Security Brokers.

CHICAGO March 20.-A national
organization for interstate cooper
alton to control dealinf in listed
and unlisted securities and to conserve
capital during the war was formed
here yesterday by delegates represent
ing fifteen states at a conference called
to discuss methods of enforcing blue
skv laws"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-20
Armes Farm, Where Lee Quit, Sold.

RICHMOND, Va. March 20-A deal
has been closed whereby the 1.00o-acre
farm of Maj. George T. Armes of
Washington. d. c.. upon which Gen.
Lee stood the day he surrendered his
sword to Gen. Grant at Appomattox.
was sold to S. L. Ferguson. The buyer
announced he plans to have Congress
make a national park of the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-20
Legislature Cuts Appropriations.

RICHMOND. Va, March 2O.-After an
all-night session and repeated confer
enccs, the committees of the state
legislature yesterday agreed to the de-
mands of Gov Davis and as a result
S1-o5I.S6O was pruned from the ap-
propriation bill carrying more than
$40 900, 900.
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SEEK To FORM CLOSER
WORKING RELATIONS

To bring about better coordination
OF their work, and establish WORKING
relations with the war Industries
board. Of which Bernard NJ. Baruch re-
Gently was appointed chairman, heads
Of six government agencies created
for wartime purposes this afternoon
began a conference with President VIII
son.
Those invited to the conference were
Chairman Hurley of the shipping
board. Food Administrator Hoover
Fuel Administrator Garfield. Director
General of Railroads McAdoo. Chair
man Vance Mccormick of the war
trade board. and Mr.. Baruch.
weekly conference hitherto held at the
Office of Secretary Of War Baker, VINO
is chairman of the Council OF National
BefeRfe. s,..7-e4so = ~ .--.4.s ~ ,,.s.. :.
Other members Of Conference.
Other members of the regular war
conference board are the FIVE other
cabinet members, in addition to Mr.
Baker, who are members of the Coun-
Gil Of National Defense. At its con-
ferences problems involving two or
been taken up. but often, it is stated
no agreement has been reached because
there was no one in authority to make
final decision.
The announcement of the conference
today was taken by many as an indica-
a more personal direction of war ac-
tivities There was no announcement.
however, that he contemplates meeting
regularly with the group called today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-20
SHELL MISSES SECRETARY
BAKER BY ONLY 40 YARDS
Germans Had Range of Road on Which Cabinet
Member and His Party Were Returning
From American Trenches-AH Escape Injury.


WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Tuesday,
March Whle Secretary of War Baker and his party were
returning today from the American fronn trenches German
o5mete shell burst along roadside within forty yards OF
was the damaged.
Secretary Baker remained for hour and half in fronlne
trench under brisk shellhre He also
listening post and talked with the officers and