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Evening star., 1918-01-31
The Secretary and the Senator.

A soft answer has turned away wrath.
Secretary Baker and Senator Chamber
lain lunched together yesterday. The
statement of the Secretary before the
Senate military committee had paved the
way for the function. The two ofhelais
exchanged assurances of good will and
a common purpose. Both have at heart
the same thing-the correction OF errors
made in the first steps of war activities.
and provisions against Other errors.
Both want the War Department speeded
up. That is business.
Differences of opinion remain between
these two officials as to the best means
of attaining the end both have in view.
But this one friendly meeting will, OF
course. lead to ether friendly meetings.
The Secretary and the senator can talk
things over together from time to time.
and assist each other with information
and suggestions.
Neither one of these men questions
the sincerity of the other. The country
believes in the sincerity of both. They
hold high and responsible positions. Each
should understand the other. Pulling
together, they can help. Pulling apart,
they can hinder. 1t is certain that both
want to help.
There is i great deal to be done.
r-L.o :. n ,rra,I glaol +o he leornad abpIt
the best way Of doing it. We are en-
gagged in the war of wars. Nothing like
it is recorded. In size, and in the va
riety of it's requirements of all partiei-
pants, it stands alone. We must, if pos
sible. meet the conditions.
Necessarily. blunders have been made.
When everything is considered, the
wonder is the number is not greater,
the consequences not graver. We start
ed with next to nothing IN the way Of
military establishment But at the END
of ten months we have so much 10 show
it is praised by outsiders.
It may be for the best, however, that
we are critical OF ourselves ralnllldl
with our own resources. and proud of
our reputation for handling them. and
with a growing understanding of our
task, we want to NEE. the emergency in
the fullest measure possible; and de-
fciencies and delinqueneies look big
to US.
It is a good sign that Congress is
showing a disposition to take larger
part in war work. It is emerging from.
the disposition to hand over everything
to the President and his lieutenants. Its
responsibility is considerable. As it
provides the means for carrying on the
war, it should keep close track of how
the money is spent; and when the money
is misspent it should hold to account
those responsible, and take steps to see
that the government gets full value for
all its Investments.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Mr.. Willcox's Successor.

The amount of gossip circulating with
regard to the Craftsmanship of the re-
publican national committee is out of
proportion to the Importance of tn.
place. There viii be little for the sue
cessor Of Mr.. Wilcox to do prior to the
meeting of the next republican national
convention. There may not be meet.
ing of the committee before that time
except the one scheduled for fixing the
time and place for holding the conven.
tion. When the convention meets the
chairman will call it to order, and, un.
less he is called by the nominee to man.
age, the canpaign, he will then pass from
the scens
A national committee does not shape
peaisieA = does not make o. break 20
Evening star., 1918-01-31
China Department.

1 Wooden Smoking Stand with glass
inset, slightly imperfect &1.E0s WAS
s3.95.
/ Imported Decorated Salad Bowl
CSC; was $1.50.
1 Art Pottery Jardiniere apd Hedes-
tai. slightly imperfect. e&.ooD waS
$500.
Handsomely Decorated China Oea-.
cry Trays, 75c each: were $la5.
1 Imported Decorated Celery Tray.
Special price. Soc.
2 Decorated Limoges China Chop
Plates. S1.5O each; were $500.
Richly Decorated comports. $1&x
each, were $3.50.
l Decorated English China Cake Set,
pieces. 93.713 was $3.50.
/ Mahogany-anished Serving 1revs
slightly imperfect 31.SoD was 34Sk
Jdfta Aese 7 ssssG s,...s.--.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
BOYS WARM WINTER
SUITS,
Clearance Price, $4.95 Each.
Were $3.50 and $3.50.

50 of these Suits, and our only
reason for reducing them is be-
cause sof the incomplete size
range. The materials are warm,
serviceable and lasting, and the
patterns good. Sizes 8, 9. II, 13,
IS, I6, II and 18 years only. Re-
duced to $4.o5 each.
IL Boys Tan and Dark Gray Rain
coats. rubberized fabrics. in sizes ~.
IA. 16 and IS years only. Reduced to
$2.75 each.
IL Suits Flannelette Pajamas, size s
years. Reduced to 75c each.
dozen Blouses, without collar, sizes
Z to IS years only. Reduced to 4Jc
each.
A small lot of Boys Cloth Hats and
Caps, reduced to Csc each.
Fourth floor. street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Infants Department.

Children's White Wool Sweaters,
light blue trimming on collar and cuffs.
$500 each, were 1925.
pairs Children's Pink Chambray
Rompers. trimmed with featherstitch-
ing and belt. 75c pair, were $1.00.
2 Children's White Nainsook Princess
Slips. trimmed with Valenciennes lace,
beading. ribbon and tucks. S1.OO each,
were $1.75.
3 Children's Gray chinchilla Hats,
sailor style with band. 91.O0 each,
were $3.50.
Children's Navy Blue Velvet Hats,
trimmed with flowers on side. $500
eachs were $500.
Fourth hoor. Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Millinery Department.
Clearance Prices on All Remain.
ing Winter Hats.

10 Plain Ribbon band Velour Hats,
large and medium sizes, in navy, pur-
pie and black colors. $1.05 each-were
$2.95.
IA Trimmed Hats, small and medium
sizes $4.OO each-were $7.75.
White and Navy Blue. Hats. $500
each-were $7.75.
White Velvet Hats. $500 each
were SITS.
8 White Panne Velvet Hats in large
shapes, trimmed with grosgrain ribbon.
$3.50 each.-were $10.75.
Third floor, Eleventh street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Corset Department.

1S pairs Good Corsets of pink bro
cade and white coutil materials with
medium bust and long skirt. embroid-
cry trimmed; sizes 10. 90, 22, 26, %, 20,
80 and 33. $1.0O pair; were $1.36 and
SL50.
pairs Corsets, medium bust and
long skirt, excellent quality coutil em-
broidery trimmed and boned with
walohn; sizes 21, %, 25 and 2s. $500
pair; were $500.
pairs Parame French Corsets, me-
dium high bust and long skirt, ribbon
trimmed and boned with the best quail
ity of walohn; sizes %, "a, 81, IS and
SO. $500 pairs were $10.50.
Third floor, street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Coat Department.

1 Holland Blue Evening Wrap with
mouffion collar and cuffs, lined with
white peau de cygne; size 36. SCOTS;
was $3.50.
Idpht Blue Broadcloth Evening
Wrap, taupe moufflon collar and cuffs.
white messaline satin lining; size S6.
S39.75, was $3.50.
1 Black Plush Coat with fur collar
and band of fur around the bottom,
empire effect with tie sash and lining
Of fancy silk; size 36. $49.7S; was 500
Black Plush Coats, belted style;
sizes 81 and 36. $18.75 each; were
$3.50.
2 BLACK Plush Coats. self collar and
cuffs; sizes "a and 36. $I4.75 each'
were $500.
s Black Persiana Cloth Coats, q
length. black satin lining; sizes "a, 80,
40 and AZ. $14.75 each; were S25-oo-
Third floor. G street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Mems Clothing Department.

9 Young Mems Overcoats, belted
back models. plain blue and gray col
ors; sizes IS, So, 81 and 40. Reduced
to Sl7.75 each.
s Young Mems Overcoats, spring
weight models with full belt, Of tan
homespuns and plain gray unfinished
worsteds: sizes Sc. 50 and 40. Re-
duced to STATS each.
/ Coachman's Overcoat of fine
broadcloth in dark blue color, with
heavy quilted wool lining; medium
size. Reduced to $19.55.
2 Gray and Red Plaid Mackinaws,
sizes Sc and 40. Reduced to $9.75
each.
Main floor, Tenth street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Ambassador Francis Threatened.

With the Russian government in a
state of virtual decentralization, the
threats made against Ambassador
Francis by anarchists who declare thew
will hold him personally responsible if
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berk.
man are imprisoned under the Supreme
Courts mandate have a serious import.
The attitude Of the bolshevik: authori-
ties at Petrograd toward the represents
tives Of the allied governments, while
still technically correct, is not one Of
fdeudfness, and there can be mo sbso-
Evening star., 1918-01-31
A Special New Arrival of
Wonen's
Undermuslins
On Sale Tomorrow at
35c garment.

Fortunate is the woman
who procures such under
muslins as these at the low
price of 35c-neat, we'll
made, splendidly styled and
exceptionally fine for wear.
CORSET COVERS-nainsook
and cambric, daintily trim
med with embroidery lace,
beading and ribbon.
DRAWERS-open. in straight
and circular styles, of fine
quality nainsook and cam
brio, trimmed with embroid-
cry or plain hemstitched
ruff1e.
SHORT PETTICOATS, of fine
cambric with embroidery
and lace trimming, or FIN
ished with scalloped edge.
Special price, 35c each.
Third floor, street
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Skirt Department.

1 Black Broadc1oth Skirt. plain tailor
ed style with side plaits; 2S-inch waist,
$12.75; was s1S.75.
l Heavy Gray and Black Plaid Skirt.
plain full gathered back with two
pockets. S12.75; was $1,000.
Black velveteen Skirts. gathered
top with broad belt and embroidered
flounce effect; sizes 25 to p inch
waist Specially priced, SS.75 each.
/ Blue Mannish Mixture Skirt. plain
model with set-in pockets; 2S inch
waist. *12.7S; was S16.15.
Beet-root Plaid Skirt, stylish model,
trimmed with buttons; self colored; 70
inch waist. $S.75; was S12.15.
Third floor, G street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Misses Department.

13 White Wash MILDLY Dresses with
blue emblem on the sleeves. plain and
plated skirts; sizes 8, s, II, IS and 30
years. 1895 each; were $3.50.
l Cream Serge One-piece Mar-Hof
Dress. plain skirt, red emblem on
sleeves; size Is years. $1,000; was
$500.
White Wash Dress, blue collar and
cuffs: size ~ years. $500; was S3.a5.
2 White Taffeta Evening Dresses,
silk net and silver trimmings: size 16
$3.50. \
Blue Wash smocks with pockets
and belt: sizes s. 10. 10 and 1S yeare.
$3.50 each; were $2.25,
Tsuxth 0oee, street
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Housefurnishing
Department.

l lot Fiber .Cuspidors without COW
ers. Special price, 1Sc each.
l lot Bone Mustard Spoons. Spe-
cial price, 10c dozen.
l lot Metal Polish. Special price,
SC can.
/ Sanitary Garbage Can, S1.16, was
1915.
1 Black Iron Fire Set. $500, was $500.
1 lot Floor Sweeps, special price, sEs
each.
1 Bed Rest, $1.O0; was $3.50.
1 Fancy Covered Work Basket. ezooi
was $3.50.
/ Fancy Scrap Basket. S1.oo, wa
$1.75.
1 Wicker TT y. s1.75s was $2.75.
Ash Cans. without cover. $500 eaeA,
were $500
Fifth door, r street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
A Wakener.

A Wakener.
"Did your new alarm clock help to
start the day earlier7"
"Yes," replied Mrs Crosslots. at
didn't make much difference in getting
my husband up. But what he said the
first time he heard it had everybody else
in the house wide awake and jumping"
Evening star., 1918-01-31

In spite Of the superabundant frost
an ice shortage is predicted for next
summer owing to scarcity of ammonia,
Science can educate nation to luxuries,
but cannot provide against their sud.
den withdrawal.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

After claiming to be a champion of
democracy, the Prussian government
now faces a situation which may com
pei it to turn it's arms against its own
people.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

Germany is to quit brewing beer for
purposes of grain conservation. 1t is
tardy Endorsement of an important point
in Uncle Sans program of national eff
cheney.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

The man who used to make it his bust
ness "to kick" about small local annoy
ances finds so many topics that he has
thrown up his hands in silent despair.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
An Old Friend.


I wouldn't mind the waking
When the engine starts a row;
The noise it once was making
Would be music to me now.
And I fain would see the cattle
Racing down tho track again,
All Ftampeded by the rattle
OF the Old"~AFreights ".Train.
I wouldn't mind the shrieking
OF the whistle any more;
I wouldn't mind the creakinp
And the grinding and the roar.
Ny mood is very humble
As lift the sad refrain.
I long to hear the rumble
OF the Oldss'Freights'sTrain!
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Oblivious.

"There's a somnambulist," remarked
the fuel dealer.
"How do you know7"
"Only a man who had been walking
in his sleep for long time would ask
me if he could get a reduction in the
price of fuel by taking a largo guam
tity"
Evening star., 1918-01-31
W 9 COWARD 6 lot br %
NwYor
Suit Department.

Suit Department.
A small lot of Black, Navy Blue
and Green Suits-of the very serv-
iceable serge and burella cloths. The
coats are belted and fasten close to
the neck. Sizes Sc to A.
SI8.75 each; were $2950 and $500
Black and Navy Blue Serge Suits.
belted and braid bound, with large
collars; a few entirely plain: sizes "a
to 81. s14.75 each; We're $500 and
$3.50.
l Black Velour Cloth Suit, semi-fit-
ting coat with large collar of kerami
cloth which fastens close to the neck:
size 40. x43.75; was s65.00.
Third floor, street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Waist Department.

II Crepe de Chine Blouses, in flesh
and white; Peter Pan collar and artist
tie. S3.05 each, were S5.75.
20 Crepe de Chine and Georgette
Blouses, tucked and plain styles with
convertible collars, flesh and white
colors. s3.9S each; were $500 to $6.75.
White Wool Challis Blouses, con-
vertible collars and long sleeves; also
Striped Wool Challis Blouses, in blue
and brown. S3.05 each: were $500.
A few Flesh and White Crepe de
Chine Blouses, roll collars. Sass each;
were 3s.s5.
TAisd Aess. q strsst
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Lingerie Waists.

19 Wolfe and Batiste Blouses. high
and low collar styles. slightly soiled.
S3.05 each; were $500. s5.15 and S6.75.
15 Colored and White Lingerie
Waists, high and low neck styles.
sos each: were 1895.
Colored and White Blouses, low neck
and long sleeve styles.
$1.85 each; were s2.95.
Third floor G street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

So long as the country believes in big
business, Secretary Director General
McAdoo favors making it as big and eff
cient as possible.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

The Importance of food in winning
the war is universally recognized. If
you cannot manage machine gun, you
can help with the kitchen stove
Evening star., 1918-01-31

The government clerk is part of the
nations war machinery, and he should
be compensated on such scale as to
insure efficiency
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Mems Shoes Reduced to
$4.85 Pair.

Remainders of previous sale.
Those who can be fitted will find
it a most profitable. time to buy
even though their immediate
needs do not require it-but buy
for the future.
Only these sizes;
TAN-Sizes 10AA, 815. 9 and 91zA;
7,711, S1z. 9 and oHB; E, 61z, and
10C; E, 81a, 9, 9Hand 10D.
BLACK-Sizes 81, 9 and o1zAA; z,
~, 8, 81z, 9, 91z and l0A; E, 61z,
7, TX, 81z, 9, 9h and lob; 5A,
E, 61z, 8 and &C.
Greatly Reduced to $4.85 Pair
Main floor Tenth street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

Every day is "something- less" day.
And patriotic Americans have no OBJ
jections to offer.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Friday Sale of
Mems Fine Silk Ties
At Greatly Reduced Prices.

Ties such these do need have reduced prices to
sell them but them from the famous keiser factory
such favorable concessions that emphasize the
ings in order that appreciate them properly
Striped and figured patterns in medium and dark coorngs
and in excellent qualities of silks open-end shapes.
Silks of the best quality and they have the sipeasy
band that catches in the collar.
Grades that regularly sell in stock at
SlOO. now priced .oSe
Grades that regularly sell in stock at
s15O and $780, now priced ed...................$11 .$115
Grades that regularly sell in stock at
$3.50 and $500, priced. d................... .$155
And following:
Neglige Shirts
IA, Is l6 and 61s csc each; $150 and $780,
Mems Gray Mocha Walking Gloves silk ned
7 and IA. S1l5 each; S175 and $780,
floor G
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Knit Underwear
Department.

80 Women's Jersey Ribbed Cotton
Vests and Pants; vests high neck and
long sleeves; sizes z, and 8: pants
knee length and size s. Csc each; were
$1.00.
26 Women's Jersey Ribbed Combina-
tion Suits, low neck and no sleeves,
umbrella style with shell edge; sizes
4 and 5. 371sc each; were soc.
18 Women's Jersey Ribbed Cotton
Combination Suits, high neck and ell
bow sleeves and high neck and short
sleeves: ankle length; size 4. 75c each; /;
were $1.50.
Main door, G street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Women's Shoe Department.
Main door, G street.

u pairs Women's Black Kid
skin Button Shoes, made with
long vamp, hand turn sole and
French Louis heels; sizes 4, AZ
and 5AA; 3, 3a, 4, AZ and 5A;
31z and 6B; IA, 3, 31a, 4, ~, 5
and SIC; 3, 4, 5 and Cd.
AZ pairs Women's Patent Coltskin
Vamp with mat kidskin uppers; a
long, narrow and graceful shape
hand turn soles and French Louis
heels. Sizes ~, 5, 6 and 7AA; 8, 3H,
w. s. 5. sH an and .6d oA ic ~ i ~ & ana 4%
S, 81, E. 81 and ID
Greatly Reduced to $3.50 Pr.
Third aoor, Tenth street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

Not one of the kaiser's six sons has
permitted himself the distinction Of
sailing Zeppelin or a submarine.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

A suppression of German breweries
may check the unfortunate custom of
drinking toasts to American disasters.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
60 Dozen Pairs
WOMEN'S SILK-LISLE
HOSE,
Special Price, doc Pair.

A fine grade of silk Isle,
slightly imperfect in weave,
but not enough to harm their
service in the slightest.
Black and white only;
regular and extra sizes. "
Main foor. G street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

A frugal table is now an evidence
Of patriotism, not Of poverty.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

Instead of the January thaw" came
another January blizzard.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Put Ina Few Links.

From the baltimore American.
You might prohtabiy utilize your
spare time licking thrift stampA
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Lent to the Rescue!

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Relief for Hoover is In sight-Lent
begins on February IL.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Children's Sweaters at Low
Prices.
SALE OF HANDMADE FILET LACES
Will Occur Tomorrow.
And the Prices Are One Third Less Than
Regularly.
Regularly.

We have procured for Wash Lace Department an I'M
usual assortment of Handmade Filet Laces-
EDGES AND INSERTIONS
ranging in width from Il inches, of them matching
pattern and others being odd patterns but all of them
attractive and of splendid quality.
unusual opportunity lace for the lin
wash
Separate bridal they much
rich table dos
sets-in there women apparel
articles the day that fet ace
used IN.
One-thrd less than regular prices.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Good Values in
Women's Sweaters.

Good Values in
Women's Sweaters.
Small lot of Brushed Wool
Sweaters in plain electric blue
and gray and electric; good warm
sweaters with roll collar and
loose back.
Sizes SO, 20 and AZ.
$S.75 each; were $l0.75.
l Black and White Shetland Wool
Sweater, large sailor collar and sash !;
size ~. SOS; was $3.50.
l Blue and Pink Brushed Wool
Sweater, We neck and belted back;
size a. $3.50; was $1,000.
Children's Sweaters at Low
Prices.
Blue Jersey Wool Sweaters, con-
vertible collar and belted back; sizes
% and 80. Sz.95 each; were 1895 each.
All-white Wool Sweaters, We neck
and plain back; sizes q, 80 and 81
$3.50 each; were $325.
Third door, center.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
New Footwofk.

"Do you still dancep
"Nc. I'm taking lessons now in the
use of snowshoes."
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Furs Reduced for Clearance

Black Wolf Animal Scarf,
with heads and tail.
Black Fox Animal Scarf,
with heads and tail. -. 1
Natural Opossum Cape. 1
Natural Raccoon Cape. 1
Skunk Scarf,
animal shape.
Animal Skunk Scarf,
slightly shaped. ......
Round Skunk Muff. ......
Third floor, center.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Very Good.

From the Chicago News.
Honey on the buckwheat cakes is not
half bad. especially when 1t ie procura-
Bile.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Snowy Superduity

Snowy Superfluity.
use
Keep coming so frequent and strong,
And overproduction is still the excuse
For any old thing that goes wrong.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
No Use!
tsburgh Gaxette-T1mes.

From the Pittsburgh Gaxette-Tlmes.
The list Of Russian republics is
hardly worth memorizing. as 1t is like
without notice.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Mischievous Myths.

Mischievous Myths.
"Civilization must get rid Of some Of
its myths"
"Good idea. hope it'll be as easy to
dispose of old Jack Frost as it was to
put John Barleycorn out Of business"
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Suggestion!

yrom the 1n6iaAaD0ll1 NeW1.
Promiscuous display Of deadly weapons
vtded the suggestion tos many aasaslts
aa4 mu10AxR
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Upholstery Department.

short lengths in Cretonnes, Curtain
Nets, Voiles. Marquisettes and various
upholstery and drapery materials for
fancy work. bags. upholstery work.
curtains, etc.
"a to 1s less regular prices.
36 Adjustable Sash Curtain Rods, OK
idized finish. Zoe each; were 15c and
1Sc.
pairs Fine cretonne Curtains with
plated valance, black and rose predom-
mating colors. $3.50 pair; were $500.
pairs Cretonne Curtains with
shaped valance, gray and rose predom-
mating colors; used as display curtains.
$3.50 pair; were $3.50.
pairs Cretonne Curtains, neat de-
sign of black and yellow predominant
ing; gathered valance; used in display.
$3.50 pair; were $500.
1 Large Cretonne Puffed Shade, used
as display. $500; was $500.
Glazed Chintz Window Shades. S1.Eo
each; were $500.
Fifth floor, G street.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Push Along the Ships!

From the Chicago News.
Get the coal to the ships ana the ships
to France-we can hold out here.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

A few moro snowdrifts would prevent
young America from reaching the schools,
whether they were open or not.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Dress Department.

2 Black Gabardine Coat Dresses with
deep, square collar, fur band trimming
and bone buttons; plated skirt with
belt Of self material; sizes 44h and 4saa.
o20.7B each; were $500.
/ Navy Blue Serge Dress. plain tai
Iored style with high collar and gray
trimming; plain skirt with tunic of
self material; size 49, $500, was
$500.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
A Small Lot of
SATIN DRESSES

In navy, bl2ck ma I1uPe ColoE.
surplice and plain waist styles,
some with vests of colored trim
mings and others with buttons of
self color. and given a pretty fin
ishing touch at the neck by white
satin or Georgette crepe collar.
/, Sizes So, AZ and a.
$ls.7s Each; wers $3.50.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Greatly Reduced to $3.50 Pr

Third foor, Tenth street.