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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Reaching the German Mind.

Evidence that President Wilson's
words arc reaching the ears and even
the understanding of some of the Ger
mans at least outside of the official cir
cies is afforded by the speech of Scheide-
mann in the reichstag Tuesday when he
scored the chancellor for his assump-
ton of the attitude Of eonqueror II,
the war and his declaration that "the
world must first recognize us as victori-
ous.' Sehcidemann said:
'Ths imperial chancellor frankly
stated yesterday (Mendayl that he ac-
cepted President Wilson's four princi-
Piles. This declaration is all the more
important when one considers that
President Wilson emphasized that his
principles were accepted everywhere ex-
cept by the German military and an
nexationist marty. Well, this party, for
decisive Importance
Apart from the fact that no sign yet
appears that the military party in Ger
many is "no longer of decisive impor.
.ance,' it is significant to note that
Seheidemann, speaking for large Sec
ton of the German people, gives proof
that he read the Presidents recent peace
terms talk before Congress and that
he understood it. This passage about
the German military party was one Of
the most important passages in the ad-
dress, and If it has reached the con-
seriousness Of the German socialists it
cannot fail to work for good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

HCCARLET PIMPERNEL" NECK
y RIBBONS are a very smart new
fad that will give note of color.
Just narrow black MORE ribbon tipped
on each end; with the vivid red luck stone
that is so loved by the French. soc and zsc.
Street hoor street
HCT. PATRICK's DAY IN THE
y MORNING" will soon be here. as
you are reminded by the attractive
party favors and post cards on the
Street floor. Eleventh street.
DATR1OTIC POST CARDS come in con-
/ venient book form, fifteen cards in a
book, perforated SO that they can be
torn out when needed Another good thing
for the soldiers kit Csc.
Street floor. Eleventh street.
pATRIoTlc PICTURES of Soldier Girls
l are ideal decorations for the college
boys room. There ATE three in the
SERIES America, France and Great Britain,
each showing lovely young girl in regula-
ton soldier garb with the flag forming the
background. Each in a neat narrow gold
frame. 75c each.
Fourth floor r street.
UDIN CURLS" are cunning and becom-
l ing. just cluster of soft pulled
curls, mounted on a pin, ready to
be placed wherever they are most beeom-
ing.
Second noor q street
\ FURNACE ASH SITTER in the
~ form of an ordinary shovel is a use
full thing, particularly for spring DAYS
when the coal supply is especially low. 1t
has a strong wooden handle, while the
shovel part is formed of heavy iron wire
that quickly Sits the ashes or trash from
the burnab1e coal. 75c.
Fifth floor, Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

An Ivory Enamel Suite OF Adam design,
with the plain lines and huted columns
and the customary Adam urn decorations
Chiffoniers with four large and three
small drawers; with mirror. S45; without
mirror, S35; Vanity Dresser, SIS; Chit
forette, sos; Dresser. $50.
A delightful Hand-painted Ivory En-
amel Suite for young girls room has
garlands OF pink roses, neatly tied with
pretty blue ribbons. Chiffonier. with mir
ror. $3.50; without. mirror, $751;. Toilet
Table, SIS; Dressers, 500 and Sos; Twin Beds
$50 each; Chairs and Rockers to match
The Louis XVI design is done in antique
ivory. which means a comningling of the
real ivory tone, with a deeper brown in
the carvings and distinctive period prin-
eiples; deep glazed finish, with medallion
corners and embossed decorations; bow
footboard on the bed. and panel head
board. having the floral carvings peculi-
arly Of the Louis XVI period Chforette,
SOS; Dressers, $50 and Sos; Toilet Table,
$50; Twin Beds, $45 each; Double Beds,
500 each.
Sixth floor, G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

Suggestions of the Mahogany and
Walnut Suites. A simple but very elegant
Amber brown Mahogany Suite is one of
the very finest designs We are showing.
The large, roomy Chifforette, S1z5;
Dresser. Sis; Toilet Table, $50; Bowfoot
Bed. SIS; Rocker, $3.50; Side Chair, $l3.so;
Toilet Table Bench, $3.50.
To the usual richness of the Louis
XVI design in Walnut is added gilt
Furnishing of the artistically carved tops,
and the festoons of roses exemplifying the
love for elaboration which characterized
the French at this time. 1t is used here
with innate good taste. Dresser, 500;
Chiffonier, Sl00; Vanity Dresser, $1zs; Bed,
Sl0e; Rocker and Side Chairs. Sz2.50 each;
Bench, $3.50.
Another Brown Mahogany Suite has
just dainty beaded edge to relieve the
extreme plainness,. and is exceedingly de-
sirable. Toilet Table, S35; Chiffonier, $4s;
Vanity Dresser, SIS; Dresser, $50; Twin or
Double Beds, $40 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Party Spirit.

Notwithstanding the war, which as
respects questions relating to the war
has ebliterated party lines, lively in
terest in party politics as respects ques-
lions strictly partisan still obtains. The
manifestations are everywhere. Demo-
Gratis are democrats and republicans re-
publieans very much as before war was
declared; and this years campaigns,
state and national, will show party
spirit, if not at the highest, pretty high.
One has only to look about. In sew.
eral states impending senatorial con-
tests are producing a number of candi.
daeies. Men are offering as democrats
OF as republicans. They are seeking
membership in the Senate in expecta.
ton Of opportunity there to perform
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
party service, and With . pledge TO per
form it IL elected.

party service, and With . pledge TO per-
form Il IL elected.
The same thing is true as respects the
House. Seats in that body are being
sought by many politicians. That list is
long, because the whole House will be
in contest. :.
It is not, it is true, very clear at this
time just what either party will stand
for when the next Congress meets;
which, in the regular order, will be in
December, 1919, almost two years away.
Much is in the melting pot. More may
be on the way there. And the ''boil,
boil; boil and bubble" may produce
some strange things; and whatever is
produced will in some way have to lie
dealt with.
Still. the general feeling, although
underlined today, is that there will be
much party work to do, and that old d.
visions will in the main continue to run.
This feeling is we'll founded, and
should be we'll supported. The war is
making some changes, and, if prolonged,
will make more. But it will not
"scrap" government by party in
this country. The republic is party op-
portunity. IS we'll as other opportunity.
Without party organization and party
spirit we should get nowhere
Since party inheres in our institutions.
let US have the best government
possible under party auspices. Ca
pable men should be chosen for Office.
They should be chosen on platforms
which say something and mean what
they say. No reputation of plat
forms later. either on the stump or in
legislative halls. Our greatest difficult
ties i,f the past have grown out of what
in the new parlance may be described
as campaign camoufagc, and the disap-
pointment and indignation which fol-
lowed when the voters discovered they
had been trirked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
FEATHER FANS DYED AND
CLEANED

If your feather fans have become faded
or soiled from the Winters use we will
clean them, or dye them any desired shade.
cessfully dyed and curied feather fans,
making them look like new ones. A faded
pink fan was dyed lovely orange, white
fan was dyed rose color, and another
white fan was dyed an exquisite shade of
salmon.
The prices for dyeing range from $500
upward, depending upon the number of
sticks and the length of the feathers.
First floor. center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Outdoor Time in Babyland
Calls for a New Carriape.

After the many cold days that have
balmy spring days will be most welcome,
especially if there is comfortable car
riage ready to ride in. Our Baby Carriages
and Go-Carts are selected with special care
as to comfort and convenience, and they
are quite smart and handsome.
Handsome Reed Pullman Carriages,
with the best. grade of corduroy up
natural, ivory and white. $50 to SIS.
Go-Carts of Reed, enameled in white,
$500 to $500.
There are many pretty styles from
which to make selection, and mothers
would do we'll to see our display before
buying.
Fourth floor. F street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
"a Stitch in Time Saves Nine"
And the Right Kind of Sew
ing Table Saves Worry.

The genuine Martha Washington Sew
ing Table of solid mahogany is the best
that can be made in convenience, assistance
to the sewer and substantial construction !;
it is also article of beauty.
The large pockets on each end give
plenty of room for storing the needlework:
the drawers are partitioned off for con-
veniently handling needles, threads, but
tons and all other small articles; the top
is smooth and roomy work table.
In design the Martha Washington
is an exact copy of the one at Mount
Vernon; $500.
Liberty kntters-a convenient little
knitting stand with bali top to hold the
yarn and basket for your needles and
partially completed knitting, $3.50 each.
Sixth floor, G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
NOT eaAet such laW either for the ma
tim. including the District. or for the
District alone"
The Salary Increase Provision.

It 10 proposed to offer the bill for q
general increase Of salaries for govern
ment clerks, outside Of the Post Office
Department, as an amendment to tho
legislative appropriation bill, now uh-
der consideration in the House. This, if
1t passes the point Of order obstacle, will
insure enactment at this session, where
rs otherwise the measure will have to
take its chances for separate enactment
in competition with the many measures
that are pressing for attention. The
"details OF this plan of salary increases
ere not yet disclosed. 1t appears, how
ever, that this is not to be true basic
salary increase provision, but is de-
signed merely as an emergency meas
ure, covering the period of the war,
with a range of increases from per
cent up to perhaps 30,per cent. It was
hoped that when the subject was prac
tieally approached it would result in
permanent increase enactment, which is
greatly needed. Actual justice will not
be done to the governments workers on
The basis of a limited promotion system.
Even though living prices may fall after
the war the present salary scale will
not be an equitable compensation. For
the necessity for scale revision exist
ed before the war broke in Europe in
1914 and had existed for some years
prior to that. The government should
not he placed in position Of having to
return upon the restoration of peace to
a salary basis established more than
half century ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

Attacking Congress in terms of repro
baton or ridicule has BECOME almost a
habit. Yet if Congress could be abol-
ished, the same old cry for representa-
tive government would arise and men
would give their lives in defense of the
principle which Congress represents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
In Confidence,

'Do you understand the Russian situa-
tions"
NO." replied Senator Sorghum. "But
that doesn't matter. Nobody else un-
derstands it sufficiently to prevent my
assuming all kinds of superior knowl-
edge, if I choose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
A Complication.

care you going to do any gardening
next summer"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Crosslots. AL
though it's dangerous. If the man who
comes around with truck wagon sees
me trying to raise my own greens he is
liable to boycott me, and may not have
any vegetables all season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

Berlin made the mistake of supposing
that every American citizen whose name
could be pronounced with a German &C.
cent was at heart a kaiser fancier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

Almost any day is likely to ind Trot-
zky sitting in the railway station, wish
ing he were back in "little old New
York"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

The Hohenzollerns. can claim title to
an enormous amount Of new real estate.
Enjoying peaceable possession of it is
altogether a different matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Dog Collars and Other Doggish
Needfuls.

Dog Collars, Csc to $3.50.
Dog Harness, Soc to Sl.50.
Muzzles, CSC and SOC.
Leashes, CSC to 75c.
Brushes, Csc.
Sweaters, $500.
Blankets. ranging in price from plain
ones at $l.00 to $3.50 for handsome fur
trimmed ones.
Shipping Case, large and roomy, $500.
Fourth floor center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

The statement that DIRECTORS will be
won over to President Wilson's plan has
become one of the safest predictions
that can be offered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
FURNITURE FOR THE BEDROOM

That is the embodiment of refine
ment, comfort, daintiness and all
those qualities that appeal to the
home life of men and women truly
anxious to have their furniture
represent them in an unmistakable
manner.
Ivory Enamel continues to be
very popular, its refreshing bright
ness and delicacy appealing to all
fine walnut and mahogany suites
for those preferring richness and
dignity All periods are represented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

Chairman W. H. Hays is evidently
confident that he can prepare very IN
teresting campaign of constructive criti-
cism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

This winters snow shovel is still work
ing while efforts are being made to in
sure occupation for next winters coal
shovel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

Price-fxing has been going on for
some time. The public desires a new
kind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

There is no harm in being called
names by angry Prussians. Everybody
gets strafed sooner or later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

Instead of quarrefing, as it was feared
they might be doing, Japan and China
are arranging to fight side by side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02

The Hun is determined to leave little
to his children save causes for abjecL
apology before the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Study in Proportion.

Down to his desk man will 90
To toll that home may thrive.
He'll work for half an hour or so
And talk for four or five.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
All Our Fine Hand Carved Italian
Walnut Furniture
Now Marked One-third Less Than
Former Prices.

Further mportatons Furniture urobtainable today
and certainly those having need of such elegant
pieces should delay sectionhe prices of oned less than
former actually oneha less than todays values
Handsome Handcarved Italian Walnut Furniture-our
direct importation in
Louis XIV Louis XVI and Italian Renaissance Periods Noted
for Their Magnificent Carvings.
We make this offer because of inability import
of this furniture owing conditions which results broken
suites pieces Each individual piece handsome when
used alone suite
The majority of the Furniture and back but
be upholstered to meet your preferences.
Partial List of Pieces all natural color wax finish
l 3-piece Louis XVI Suite, settee, Tabourettes
armchair and sidechair Large Library Hall Table,
3-pece Suite, Louis XVI; setee richly carved
and amcha Small Tables
l Louis XIV Suite, settee armchair Dressing Tables.
and sdechair Bric-a-Brac Cabinet.
and Armchair match, Console Tables Mirrors
Louis XIV design Wall Mirrors.
| Louis Suite consisting of l Handsome
and sidechar. Several Odd Arnchairs
Several
armchair. kind.
Writing Desk Richly Carved Large
SEVERAL PIECES. OF FURNITURE UPHOLSTERED DENIM
All at Onethird Less Than Former Prices
Actually Onehalf Less Than Today's Prices
floor street,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Our Metal Plating

are prepared to Plate everything with the
exception of jewelry. We especially invite
those who have
SHEFFIELD SILVER,
SILVER-PLATED WARE,
HOUSEHOLD METALS.
BATHROOM FIXTURES,
to allow us the privilege of Plating them
rly-Inaking them as good as new.
Phone Main $500. Metal Plating Shop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Desirable New Black Silks
H. A..>.&.....4

a New spring AsSoftment
From the wel1-known factory of Bon
net we have just received these splendid
quality new black silks:
36-inct Black Taffeta, S1.S5, Szoo yard.
36-inch Black Satin Duchesse. SIS yard.
Second floor, G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
A Sport Reproved.

OVOHt 1eCPIVVGue
Marriage is lottery,n quoted the o..
tentatious cynic.
"Well," replied Mr.. Meekton, II guess
Henrietta is right. She is constantly
saying I never had any business to gam.
ble.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
Slrmber.

Dey's fas' asleep--dem flowers bright
Dat used to smile 80 gay,
We knows dey will wake up all right
When winter goes its way.
Dey's fast asleep-dem sunbeams warm.
And perfumes all SO sweet.
But when we's passed de cold an, storm
Dey bring US joy complete.
De pleasures dat make life WORTH while
BY grief seem buried deep,
But dcyql be back VIII song am smile.
Dsy's only jes' asleep,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-02
In the Cafe.

'Do you charge for bread and but.
teri"
"No. sir" answered the waiter. awe
charge for bread, but butter is some.
thing money can't buy"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-06
Reviews of New Books

the culture--thc character of soil required
special features are the chart on page
l52, the planting calendar for Northern
States, planting calendar for Southern
States, the several pages of practical
suggestive problems, suggestions Tor club
work and contests-cv everything that one
needs to know in orrier to have profitable
garden. And profitable garden, whether
YOU consider the money value of the crop
or the enjoyment of beautiful flowers.
gives rare delight 10 the cultivation,
which lures hun To hcalthful exercise IN
the open air.
Received Of the publishers.
THE Cadet Manual" BY Major +.
L. Stoevcr. L. s A.. and Major ]. l..
Frink, l. = A. Official handbook
H. : V t. =. Philadelphia, Pa:
]. B. Lippincott Go. Price 81 30, net.
The High School Volunteers of the
United States is national organization.
Its president is Hon. Newton ID, Baker,
Secretary of War, and It's executive COM
mttec is composed of Mr.. George Creel,
Mr. Howard Wheeler and other prominent
men and noted educators. The Cadet
Manual is the official handbook OF the
organization In the High School Nolun-
tocr idea we have the most effective plan
vet devised for laying the foundation oi
u better citizenship.
First II has definite educational value.
Second. 1t has an important National
Defense value. In the schools of Chicago,
Washington. Kansas CITY, Cheyenne and
elsewhere. military training OF the type
provided Tor IN this manual has been
proved 10 bc physical, mental. moral
and character builder.
Major Stecvcr has taken universal
military training out OF tho realm o. th -ory.
In " vnmug, among people that couple
mihtariSm with cholera, he put through q
scheme of high school training that won
the confidence and support oi state
Today there rs not a man or woman IN
Wyoming who does NOT urge the Stccvcr
plan upon the nation as the one WAY out
Parents. preachers teachers. labor unions.
pacifists, all at first opposed to It, saw their
boys strengthened IN body and mind,
watched them slough off bad habits and
acquire high standards Of conduct, and
grow into the hest type of American
citizens
The Cadet Manual provides every
and 10 the introduction and success nj
administration Of tins trainrg. All the
details have been care ully worked out
in actual practice It will produce better
managed schools and better communities 81
Young men Its sole ann Is better
citizenship With the approval oi the
government and the War Department,
every high school IN the United States
should take IN the Stcevcr plan. and lay
the one safe foundation for the national
defense Of our great democracy
Received Of the pub fishers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-06
TOOL STEEL REQUIREMENTS.

The administration : pahcY of glyihg
WIDE distribution - munitions contracts
In. resulted IL an increasingly urgent
demand (or tool @tcel Recent place
mcnt of about S3nu00eoo III cont acts
for guns, aerial aud trench mortar t'otni4s.
pruIcctllc<. gun mounts, etc., has brought
manufacturers INTO thc market for large
QUANTITIES. al hop equipment aud special
machinery which ranuot be produced
without tool steel a = result ot this
condition 81 demand winch has become
more pronounced III he pasl few months.
such manufacturers of high-speed steel
as the Cuclhlc Steel Company and the
Midvale Steel \ Ordnance Company
would seem 10 hc practically assured
Of capacity operations IN tins branch of
their business Manufacturers OF tools
have recently advanced prices FROM 10
10 ~ per cent in some eases where the
inquiry has been most urgent Cruci5le
Steel has ALWAYS been credited with the
production Of about 90 per cent OF the
domestic output OF tool steel Is the
too! steel industry is highly specialized
and necessitatcs the employment OF
workmen having considerable experience
and skill it is probable that Cruclble
has pretty we'll held up TO its end OF the
business. although increased production
and greater competition have probably
resulted from higher prices and attractive
pr9tltZ
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-06
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

4 delightful birthday surprise party
was gwen Thursday night to Mrs George
+ INon, Jr, ny her sister, Florence Fer
glpson in honor ot her DIST birthday
4 very enjoyable evening va spcnt
in dancing and singing Tn" color
scheme was of pink and white and the
flowers were pink and white carnations
Among those present werr Misses
Nav Livscv, BesS Eaton. Frances Rcrt-
ter MARY Armstrong, Mary Hyde. Emmn
Miller. May Hughes. MarN kcadcn. Eva
Heaton. Sara Armstrong. Florence Fer
guson. Helen Armstrong. Virginia and
Vivian Gcrhauser, Edith DANNY Of this
city. Miss Elizabeth Madden, Miss 10
scphine Clothier. Mrs Anna Boyle Mr-
and Mrs Evan Lancaster Of New Castle,
Mrs. Herman Dohl. Mr. and Mrs George
r. Lvon. Jr. Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton
Grove Fred Gerhauser, Linwood Mock.
George Evans. John Avars, Walter Fer
guson, George Ayars, William Gllpln oi
Elkton. Md. William Canning, Wilson
Ferguson. Stanley f. Taft Chicago, H.,
Henry Anderson. St Paul, Mlnn., Thomas
Brennan. Scranton, Pa, Ralph Kendall,
Reading. Pa. all from the United States
ship Manhattan.