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Coal Dealers Cited.

Drastic action to compel the fair dis
tribution Of coal to all consumers, re-
CARELESS Of their condition or influence.
is now to be taken by the District gov
eminent under the act Of Congress
creating the fuel administration. II the
dealers, as body. do not act in full
loyalty" to the local fuel administers
tor the District will itself take over the
plants and operate them.
This is the ultimatum rendered today
to the local coal distributors by the
Commissioners, who have summoned all
the dealers before them, including those
who have obeyed as well as those who
have violated the regulations. Tomor-
row night this meeting will be held. II
should produce good results. Indeed
the very announcement that the Com
n,issioners are determined to force q
strict observance Of the fuel admins.
tration rules should effect an Immediate
change Of practice on the part az o..
tenders.
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The Third Liberty Loan.

It Is we'll that the third war loan is
% be known by the old title as a 11ib-
erty loan" Various suggestions have
bean made for new titles for the NEXT
issue Of bonds, but there is no occasion
70 change. Two loans have been sue
cessfuily fioated under this title, the
second one bigger than the first, and
there is no reason to doubt the success
OF the third liberty loan. Let the terms
be what they may, the people Of the
country viii subscribe to the fall of the
governments requirements. There is
money enough in this country to finance
the American campaign, and the words
sliberty loan" have 60 appealed to the
public imagination and the people have
by this time been SO we'll educated in
the matters Of bond buying, interest, Sc
curity and need that it will be only
Necessary to announce the conditions
and provide the machinery to put this
third war loan over. Only one change
should be made, apart, perhaps, from
the matter of interest, which is a sub:jec,
bf consideration, and that is that nc
bmaximum limit be set. Let there be a
minimum requirement, the Treasury
taking all offers.
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Delinquent Registrars.

Over 1000 registrants out of about
q 900 had at last accounts failed to re-
turn their filled-out missionaries to
the exemption boards. These men,
whose delinquency is probably in most
cases due to inattention and failure
to realize the seriousness of the proce-
dure, have now five days of grace be-
fore the police are sent for them. If
in five days they do not voluntarily or
through police persuasion make their
appearances and returns they will be
specially listed and personally notified
by letter Of an allowance of fifteen
days before final action is taken. At the
END of that time these delinquents may
be posted as deserters, having previous
Iy automatically been enrolled as of
class one, eligible for immediate mill
tary service.
1t is rather extraordinary that with
all the publicity that has been given
and the pains that have been taken to
explain in detail the procedure Of the
classification under the second draft, so
many men should have neglected to
comply with the rules. They cannot
hope to escape response or service if
their status is rated as that Of eligi-
bility. Yet it is not to be believed that
there are one thousand men in Wash
ington who are trying to escape mill
tary service by an ignoring Of the Off
cial orders.
More men must go from here to fill
the Districts quota. Perhaps a third
draft win be necessary under the pres
ent law, which provides for the raising
of an Army of million men through
the selective process. The purpose of
the present classification is to assure
that the filing of the local quota will
entail the least suffering and disloea-
ton of affairs, and it is to the interest
of all that every QUESTIONABLE be filed
out and fled with no further delay.
Every facility has been afforded regis
trants to answer accurately and readily
the queries Of the government. Police
Intervention in the case Of thousand
men would be highly disgraceful to the
capital.
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Book Remainder.

10 copies Choice Recipes, tested by ex-
perienced housekeepers: LIS paeee;
oilcloth cover. Csc each; were SOC. :
II copies Finding God in Millersvilie:
a plain mans story. CSC each; were
Soc =
copies The Little Jetts-teiling Bihfe
stories for little children. Csc each:
were soc.
copies The Siege of Leyden, from Mox-
ley's Dutch Republic. condensed fer
young readers: illustrated. 25c each;
were soc.
copies Hugh. or Memories of n
Brother. by A. c. Benson. 75c each;
were Sits.
copies The Roman Wall in Scotland
by George Macdonald. many illustrA-
tons. $1.50 each; were $500.
Q sets Observations Of a Naturalist IN
the Pacific, by H. B. Guppy. $2H9
set: was $500.
3 copies the Songs, Hymns and Prayefs
of the Old Testament, by c. =. Kent.
75c each: were $500.
copies Jesus and Nicodemus, by John
Reid; study in spiritual life. TO
each; were $1.75.
copies the Social Teachings of jesus.
by Smaller Mathews. SOC each: were
$3.50.
Second floor. F street.
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The Friday Sale Of
WOMENS HATS

fs = Particularly Meritorious One
Not only in prices, but in the nu-
merous attractive styles, the variety
of co1ors and the wearab1e effect OF
every hat. You viii see that we have
not considered former prices at all,
but are only interested in having you
buy these hats at once-our interest
is shown by the present prices.
Tailored Hats Of Duvetine Felt with
rolled brims and grosgrain ribbon
bands and bows; purple. black, blue and
tan co1ors.
$3.50 each; were 500.
I Black velvet Tailored Hats, small and
medium sizes, rolled shapes and fnush-
rooms. 80
$l.95 each; were $3.5o.
Fine quality Untrimmed Velvet Hats.
in imported shapes of especial smart
mess and refinement. Tho colors are
violet taupe, black and navy; small,
medium and large sizes.
$50 each; were $9.o0
$3.S5 each; were $3.50.
Velour Hats. tailored ana mushroom
shapes, with bands and bows OF ribbon.
$3.95 each; were $3.50.
children's Small Fancy Corduroy and
Tam o'Shanter Hats. in navy blue, tan
and green.
Soc each; were $1.OO.
Third door, Eleventh street.
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Sweater Department.

Bisque and Blue Sweater, We neck
and befted back; size IS. $500: YVES
$3.50.
1 All-white Wool Sweater, We NECK:
size 50. $4.75; was $500.
I Orange and Purple Sweater. We neck
and belted back; size a.. $s.75: WIS
$1,000. =
A small lot of Blue and Gray and P1xfh
Blue Sweaters with convertible CO..
lars: all sizes. $S.75 each: were $1ofs.
Pink and Blue Brushed Wool Swea&Sf
roll collar and belt; size ~. $e.H;
was S8.75.
A small lot of children's White wool
Sweaters with collar, cuffs and poc6-
cts Of navy blue; size 80. Sass each:
were $3.95.
A lot of Children's Plain White AMI
Gray Sweaters, with We neck; in sizes
So % and 81. $3.50 each: were SAG.
They are first-class. warm. attractively
styled garments, but slightly soilea.
Third door. street.
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China Department.

French China Chop Plate. neatly deco
rated. Very special at SLIPS.
l dozen Imported Decorated China
Plates. dinner size. $1.50; was $500.
/ handkerchief Limoges China Choco-
late Pot, $1.75; was $3.50.
handkerchief Nut Set OF Imported
China, $3.50; was $3.50.
l Imported Decorated Celery Tray, 35c;
was $1.00.
Large Size Imported Platter. $500;
was $3.50.
dozen Blue and White Japanese China
Ranlekins. $3.50; was $500.
3 Handsome French China Covered
Dishes. Special price. s1.25 each
Mahogany finished Smoking Stands,
SOC each; were $500.
Observation-Disclosures Smoking Stand;
76c: was $2.25.
Mahogany FINISHED Smoking Set, Inn
perfect. S1.00: WAS 800.
MahOgany-hntshed Smoking Set, inn
perfect. 800; was $s.60. S
Firth door. street, 49,
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|Women's Neckwear
Department.

Clearance of small number of
Kerami Plush Collars and Scarfs-the
soft, warm neckpieces that are such
splendid substitutes for fur.
Ksrami Plush Soft Crush Collars, round
ends. in mole. white and black. $3.50
each: were $3.50.
Kerami Plush Collars with pointed ends
and soft crush collar: white. black
and mole. $3.50 each; were $3.50.
Kerami Plush Long Flat-shaped Col
lars In black. white and mole. $3.50
each; were $3.50.
Also White Net Jacket. embroidered
in pink silk flowers and deliberately
beaded in crystal on collar and
edges. $3.50: was $500.
Main floor. G street.
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the coal business bs not disturbed But
50 many complaints have been voiced Of
discriminatory practices and extortion-
ats prices and inadequate service that
public management in the emergency ID
viewed AZ preferable to conditions that
have lately prevailed. Warrington must
not be permitted to suffer from the cold
through the mismanagement or the
cupidity or the favoritism Of any Of
the dealers, who now have chance, in
the meeting tomorrow, to purge them
selves Of fault, II they have been un-
justly accused, and to give pledges Of
full loyalty.
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Fur Department.

2 Natural Wolf Sets with animal scarf
and pillow muff, head and tail tririI-
ming. $3.50 each; were $3.50.
2 Natural Wolf Sets with animal SCARF
and barrel mum: trimmed with heads
and tails. $22.50 each: were 5000. :
I Natural Wolf Set with animal scaTf
and barrel muir: trimmed with heads
and tails $500; was $3.50.
Natural Wolf Set with double animal
scarf and hub muff. $3.50; wes
$21.50.
Natural Wolf Set with animal scarf
and hub mum. $3.50: was $500. -
Badger Pillow Nun. $3.50: WIS
I Natural Wolf Pillow Nun, trimmed
with head, tall and paws. $1,000;
was 1880.
Third ncor, street.
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Closing Out Several
Blends of Good Tea.
High-grade Teas, in original
packages, ", II and pound sizes.
About One-third Less Than
Regular Prices.
Fifth door. 10th street.
Remnant Lengths Of
Wooden Coating Materials.
Fifth door. 10th street.

4 yards 54-inch Black and white
Striped Boucle Cloth. $500; was 1890.
81 yards 54-inch Black and White
Plaid Cheviot. $500; was $1,000.
3A yards Old Rose Burella Cloth. $500;
was S11.62.
8 yards 54-inch Green Burella Cloth,
$3.50: was $500.
3 yards 54-inch Priest1ey's Cravenetted
Oxford Tweed. $3.50; was $500.
8 yards 54-inch Plum Velour, $3.50; was
$500.
* yards 54-inch Taupe Velour, $500;
was $11.00.
2H yards 54-inch Olive Drab Cheviot,
$500; was $7.4<.
~ yards 54-inch Purple Silvertone,
$500; was 1880.
TX yards Tweed, red and green mix
ture. $500: was $5.26.
3 yards 5l-inch Black Bolivia Cloth,
$1s.75; was $3.50.
Second door, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03

Nursing mothers and women gen
orally will find it exactly fitted to
their needs. 1t lessons the pains and
burdens, and insures healthy, vigor-
Gus offspring.
You will escape many ills and clear
Complexion. the dull headache, the
lazy liver, if you will take pleasant
laxative made up of the May-apple.
juice of the leaves of aloes, root of
jalap, and called Pleasant Pellets"
You can obtain at almost any drug
store in this country these vegetable
pellets in walls for twenty-five cents
simply ask for Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. Sold for fifty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
Our Part in the War.

II The vital features of the recommends
tions of the American delegates to the
Paris conference, headed by Col. E. NJ.
House, are, first, that the United States
exert its full influence to secure entire
unity Of effort between itself and the
countries associated with it in the war
that the people of the United States
labor vigorously and steadily to supply
shipping sufficient to meet the transport
needs of the allied nations, and that
the fighting forces of America be dis
patched to Europe with the least pos
sible delay incident to training and
equipment.
All three recommendations are now
In the way of being carried into effect.
Through the Paris conference the basis
of unified effort between the allies and
the United States has been secured.
Col. Houses mission abroad was mainly
for that purpose, and the detailed ac-
count of the diplomatic Accomplishments
OF the Paris meeting shows that the al
lied governments have been brought to
. closer stage of cooperation than at
any time since the war began.
Our shipping construction program
has been hampered through misunder-
standings and difficulties unforeseen at
the outset. At present, however, the
personal differences have been elimi-
mated, and administrative organization
has been effected that promises speedy
accomplishments, and production has al
ready begun on a scale that assures an
early large addition to the merchant
Aeet. There is no reason to apprehend
renewal Of the troubles that have
caused loss of time and perhaps an in
complete utilization of the shipbuilding
facilities in this country. So far as the
present prospect serves the American
part Of war-making in the matter of
shipbuilding win be performed.
One Of the purposes Of the American
mission was to learn whether the allied
countries desire as to send men or food
or munitions. The answer given is that
men are needed, az many and as fast
coming - possible. Stress is laid upon
the need of adding to the man-power of
the allied forces. We have in reserve
IN this country large numbers Of men
awaiting transportation. Others are
soon to 60 into camps for the prelimi-
my training. At this stage the problem
= largely one Of transport, one of ships,
and with the shipbuiiding program in
tbs way Of execution the transport prob
aem = progressing to solution.
Stress thus comes upon the ships. In
order to meet the most urgent need of
the situation We must have vessels to
carry not only the men, but to maintain
their full supplies and to provision our
allies with their necessities. With full
coordination Of the making forces
Of the entente powers. with ship con-
struetion rate that Will more than off
Get the U-boat losses, and with a con
btant now of men armed and equipped
and as we'll trained as possible the
United States win be doing its part in
ths war.
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the investigations we're wisely ordered;
that they are being properly conducted
that, mortifying as the disclosures are
good and not harm will result, and that
the whole matter should be probed to
the bottom. A halt called now would
set . cloud Of rumors flying. Invention
and exaggeration would have full swing,
and work far more mischief than all the
facts remaining to be uncovered.
Everybody knows-knew before the
investigations were decreed-that we
entered the war unprepared. To carry
out the order We then took upon our
selves we had little that was organized.
Our military establishment-if what we
had may be dignifed by that name
was absolutely Insignificant for size by
comparison with what was necessary.
Both Army and Navy were inadequate
to perform even part Of the work to
which we had pledged ourselves.
The leading fact was never denied. It
could not have been concealed. It was
as prominent as a mountain in q land
scape. The investigations have simply
supplied details; and Congress stood
very much in need Of details. It is from
Congress that the money comes for con-
Quoting the war Why, then, should not
Congress know--why should it not in
sist upon knowing-what is necessary,
and for what the appropriations are 60
ingl
In government like ours good deal
Of puhlicit7 is insisted upon even in
such times as these. The people want
to know what is going on. They claim,
too, the right of opinion, and the right
to express opinions, when things are not
going on to their liking. The power Of
both the legislative and the executive
departments comes from them; and next
November they will repair to the polls
and register their views about the per-
formances up to date of both Congress
and the executive. Let them have all
the essential facts, so that they may
vote with light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-03
A Friday Clearance of
WOMEN'S BLACK
SHOES,
AT S2z5 THE PAIR.

Good quality, practical and durable
shoes, consisting of small lots and
broken sizes and styles from our
regular lines. They are of Patent
Coltskin with kid or cloth tops and
plain and tipped toes; also Gun Metal
Ca1fskin.
SIZES IN PATENT LEATHER-4. IN.
S, 51s. and 7AA; 4. ~, s, SIS. 9, 81
and IA; 3. 81, 4. N. s. ~ and 7B;
8. 81. 4. AZ. 51a and &c; 8, sh, 4. s.
51z. 6 and sgd.
SIZES IN GUN METAL CALFSKIN-4,
Az. and 5kAA; az. 4. ~ and
SEA; and 41sB; and SIC; and
3aD.
~ PAIRS GUN METAL CALFSKIN
SHOES, rubber soles and heels: lace
style. Sizes and 31aB; 23a. 3, 33s
and &c; and 3hD.
You are probably better acquainted
with the advances in shoe costs than
in any other line of merchandise, and
can readily appreciate such an. offer
ing.
Third floor, Tenth street.
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Sale of
Small Wilton Rugs
at $3.50 each.

About 40 of these rugs repre-
senting a purchase that we ac-
q,iircd at prices most favor
able to you. They arc the famous
Roubaix French Wilton Rugs,
seamless and in beautiful plain
colors of green, fawn. taupe,
brown, rose and blue with band
border; all gray with black border
and green figured pattern with
black band border.
Very desirable for bedrooms,
and the price Is much less than
their actual worth.
Also the following Roubaix
French Wiltons
5 sexes inch. special price, $3.50
each.
2 4.sx7.s It. Taupe Rugs, with g.
inch deep band border. special price,
$4,000 each.
sxs It. Green and Taupe Rugs.
$500 each.
Sixth door, street.
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Trunk Department.

l Lightweight Fiber Laundry Trunk,
32-inch size. $500; was $1,000.
2 Berth-high Steamer Wardrobe
Trunks, best make: slightly soiled /;
size 40 inches. $500 and $4,000 each.
Were $3.50 and $500.
L Black Grain Leather Travelling Case,
fitted for women's use; 16-fnch size.
$1,000; was $1,000.
[ Black Cowhide Travelling Bag,
leather lined; 22-inch size. $500;
was $4,000.
l Women's Black Leather Week End
Suit Case. 20-inch size; slightly
soi1ed. $500; was $3.50.
[ Black Imitation Leather Suit Case,
slightly. damaged; 24-inch size. s2.5o:
was $500.
Fourth floor, center.
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Police Commissioner Bugher.

Washington takes a particular inter-
est in the selection of Frederick II.
Bugher as police commissioner Of New
York city by Mayor Hylan, inasmueh
as he was during his youth and for a
part of his adult career q resident of
this city. When Mr.. Bugher was dep
uty police commissioner under Mayor
Gaynor he displayed qualities that
caused him to be regarded as worthy
Of consideration for the chiefship. Dur
ing his administration more was ac-
complished in the solution Of New York s
always serious traffic problem than in
any other period. Mr.. Bugher gave this
matter his particular attention and
greatly facilitated the movement of
traffic in the streets of New York. He
has much larger and more difficult
task now to perform in the administra-
ton of the police force, by the members
Of which it is stated he is affectionately
regarded. He takes Office under diff
cult conditions, having no affiliations
with Tammany Hall. By those who
know him there is no thought that he
will be subservient to the political will
that has in times past caused the admin
istration of the New York police force
under Tammany rule to be a reproach
to the city. Mr.. Bugher's personal in
dependence gives assurance that he will
conduct his department with integrity.
Washington will follow his course in
Mulberry street with the keenest in
terest
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Infants Department.

2 Children's Velour Hats, trimmed with
band and bow: rose and blue. SAB
each; were $3.50.
2 Children's Corduroy Coats, empire
style, trimmed with turnover cor
lar, cuffs and pearl buttons: broWh
and navy. $3.50 each: were $1o.75-
2 Infants Long Slips. made of naiis-
sock, with yoke of fine tucks ana
featherstitching. 75c each; weee
SLIPS.
3 Children's White Lawn Dresses, yol0
trimmed with fne tucks and hand
embroidered spray. $500 each; weFA
$3.50.
Fourth floor. r street.
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The War Investigations.

congress is with us again. For a
lime interest, in that body and out,
twill center in the Investigations Of war
astivitiss.
There are persons-some Of promi-
ames-who seem to regret that the in
hyehisations were begun. Their fear is
tthat the revelations win give aid and
seomfort to the enemy. They may have
= discouraging effect here at home. The
suggsstion - not made. but 1t follows
51esieaily from this contention, that a
alt should bs called. Why pursue
Anthsr . course fraught With danger
5etAs esn1zys
~ - seh~ slds e - question d
I - zAaAAea 1saaslyA Ttas 4 IN
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Picture Department.

lot Friendship Frames. some Of gilt
and some OF walnut. ] at $4.25. was
$3.50; at $500. was $500; at $500
each. were $1,000; at $3.50. was $500.
/ lot Dull Gold Frames. sizes 6x12. ex14.
6x10. Sx10, XII. Reduced from 75c
to 25c. without glass.
/ lot White Frames with Dresden cor
ners: sizes 7xse and 8xl0 inches. Re-
duced from $1..5 to 2Bc without glass
1 Rattan Trays. oval and circular
shapes; at $500 each:s were $3.50.
? at $3.50 eachs were $500.
res.ss Gee.; ..-e.A
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Very Special Offering In
Women's Hose at Csc
pair.

You will be glad that these hose
have such imperfections as small
mended places in them when you see
what good qualities they are for the
remarkably low price.
They are of splendid wearing Isle
and cotton, in black, white and
good assortment of plain colors, with
full fashioned legs and feet, and all
sizes are included.
Regular 371zc, Soc and 7sc qualities
when perfect, at 25c pair because of
the mended places.
Main floor. G street.
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Art Embroidery Dept.

Art Embroidery Dept.
Lace and Ribbon Trimmed Pincush-
Ions, Csc each; were $500.
Stamped Linen Towels. soc each; were
75c.
2 Hand-painted Tin Candlesticks. $500
each: were $500.
Hand-painted Tin Cand1esticks, $2o0
each; were $500.
2 Hand painted Flower Trellis, with
stand and flower pots, $500 eacn;
were $500.
. Hand painted Light Screens, $o.oo
each; were $500.
. Hand-painted Flower Pots with sau-
GERS. s1.25 each: were $3.50.
A lot of Serving Trays with glass bot
toms, Csc each; were $1.00.
A lot of Serving Trays. 35c each; were
Soc.
Second floor. Tenth street.
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Leather Goods
Department.

"A English Morocco Necktie and Glove
Cases, $500 each; were $1,000.
p English Morocco Necktie and Glove
Cases, $500 each; were $500.
p Leather Handkerchief Cases. $500
each: were $500.
2 Leather-back Cloth and Hat Brushes
in wicker. cases. $500 each: were IS.
Leather Holders, containing whisk
broom, shoe horn and mirror. $3.50
each; were $500.
Leather and Velvet Jewel Cases and
Pin Cushions. $3.50 each; were $3.50.
Cretonne Knitting Bags with frame.
$500 each; were 1880.
Woman's Fitted Travelling Bag,
$3.50; was $500.
Main floor. Eleventh street.
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Women's Suit Department.

1 Navy Blue Suit Of Gunniburl elo.n.
beIted coat has square veivet q. coi. re !.
and button trimming; size 10. $zs.ao'
was $3.50
Navy Blue Suit of Ribbed Rodier, tai
lored coat, bound with black SILK
braid: size AZ. STATS; was 1880.
Black Rib Rodier Suit. semi-belted
coat with large collar which can pe
fastened to the neck; size 80. 1880
was $500.
Navy Blue Velour Suit, semi-beited
coat with seal collar and cuns; size
40. $500; was $500.
Navy Blue Gabardine suit, coat -
heifed and finished with buckles;
size Sc. $33.75; was $500.
Third noor, street.