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Evening star., 1918-02-25
Phone Rate Case Suspended.

Legislation being necessary for execu.
ton Of the plan to take the District tele-
phone service under government con-
troll, as proposed by the Postmaster Gen
eral Saturday, through Postmaster
Chance, the Public Utilities Commission
has postponed action on the company's
application Tor revision of rates. This
indicates that the tender of government
operation is viewed as practicable.
Doubtless the telephone company will be
urgent for speedy decision. If the
government is to take over the phone
system eventually it should do it now.
If it is not and the company is, AZ it
claims, losing money at the present
rates. postponement of rate revision
adds to the losses. Presumably the
commission viii recommend quick de-
cision. Yet there is no assurance that
such urgings will cause Congress to move
hastily in the matter. If this is to be
merely a war emergency action little
time need be taken in consideration,
but if the government is to take over
the telephone system permanently, as
the Postmaster Generals tender con-
templates, the matter is more compli-
Gated and requires more careful
thought.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

and loyalty TO the patriotic duty Of sup
porting the PRECEDENT and Strengthening
his arm. I am An apostle Of the creed
that q united Americanisfn Will win the
war. That creed knows. NO political di.
vision"
But. thore are issues which still bring
politics into play, and ws shall see them
utilized when the ball opens.
New Jersey is Mr.. Wilson's state. At
one time, and for some time, he exer-
cised great power there. He was elected
governor. As such he dethroned the
democratic hoss-James Smith, jr.-and
smashed his machine. He had the sup
port Of the state at the Baltimore con-
vention, and as the democratic candi-
dato for President received New. Jer-
sey's electoral vote.
Between 1912 and 1916, however, the
situation in the state underwent great
change as respected Mr.. Wilson. In the
latter year he lost to. Mr.. Hughes by 8
majority which showed heavy loss of
prestige. Various explanations were Of
fered, but none received so much at
tention as the simple fact itself.
Whether Mr.. Wilson has regained any
of the lost prestige. and if so how much,
the coming campaign should show. At
any rate, the administrations influence,
it is expected, will be thrown to the
democracy after the two parties have
made nominations and the issue before
the people is joined.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Hog Island.

the Hog Island venture, or misadven-
ture, or whatever it may be, is the sub
ject Of two investigations. One is by
the, Senate, tho other by the Department
Of Justice. Both should be thorough.
I6sk. need not conflict. Rather should
they be conducted so as to assist each
other.
The Senate was first in the field. It
discovered the germ that is now devel-
oping. Public interest dates from that
time. The action of the Department of
Jnstice--taken at the instance of the
President-grows out Of the Senate's
initiative. Hence the argument that
what the Senate has begun with SO much
effect it should carry through. On no
account should it let go of so important
Q matter.
There are several reasons. One is this
very Importance of the matter. The
amount of money involved is very large
tho largest sum connected with any
single item of the shipbuilding project
of the government. And to the building
of ships the government is now trying
to bend its principal energies.
( Another reason is the prominence of
the men whose names figure in the mat
ter. They hold high rank in the world
of. business, and several are associated
with the prosecution of the war. This
gives. to the investigation an added in
terest. Public curiosity has a keener
edge. because of the inclusion of such
men in charges of inefficiency and ex-
travagance at the governments expense.
Still another reason is that in the Sen
ate's proceedings large amount of pub
heity obtains. Steps taken are known.
Discoveries made are recorded. The
public is advised from day to day of
progress.
The Senate's investigation VIII in time
result in a report to the full Senate,
and its findings will become the subject
Of discussion in the chamber. That dis
; qussion will in turn become the subject
Of discussion elsewhere. Hog Island,
therefore, may figure beyond the con-
fines Of the shiphnilding feature Of war
setiEitiss. 60.
/ Congress; with full justification, is go
ing TO the bottom Of number of things
uncovered by the investigations that
have been started. Much good has al
ready resulted, and more should follow.
War, it is to be admitted, is an e1pen-
sive game, and cannot be played with
small counters. But that is NO reason
Why strict supervision should not be
kept over all that is done and the play
EN- held to- a strict accountability for all
Of their performances. Because money
in-quantities is required and the people
are willingly supplying it should excuse
no waste or gouging on anybody's part
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Three Years More Of War;

4nree 1eafS more OF Warf
Gov. Brough Of Arkansas in . speech
in Chicago stated that it was tho opin-
ion Of military men at Washington that
the war will last three years longer. This
is perhaps blow to those who have
been looking for peace this year. It is,
however. well to prepare the mind for
the possibility of prolongation Of the
struggle. Everything points to it. Ger
many has succeeded in reducing Russia
to state of chaos and eliminating all
organized opposition on the eastern
front. This will release large numbers
Of men for service elsewhere. It will
free the Turks from Russian pressure
and somewhat complcate the situation
in Asia It will lessen the economic
strain in Germany and Austria by open
ing new sources Of supply. But it does
not mean victory for Germany. That
power cannot hope to grow stronger
with time at . faster rate than the al.
lies still in the field. On the contrary,
the French. English and italian forces
Will presumably maintain their ratio of
strength equally with the Germans, while
the United States will constantly grow
stronger in the field.
II IL impossible to predict develop.
ments in this war. During the past yea,
everything has bean changed BY the do.
veloDmsnts in Russia. Prophecy II idle
but there i no eeeadsa TO filter IN The
bsaisk that sv0tually Germany Win be
beaten. Ths maintenance Of the -pres
Evening star., 1918-02-25

ent spirit Of determination On the
part Of the European allies and the
present rate Of preparation on the part
Of this country must steadily ssp the
strength Of the central powers and the
confidence Of their people.
Events in Russia, it is suggested, may
cause the postponement or possibly the
abandonment Of the German western Of.
fensive. It may mot be necessary for
the military party at Berlin to strike
aggressively in order to subdue the i'm
patience Of the people. Some relief
from the terrible economic strain may
como from the Russian conquest, but It
il always to be remembered that unless
Germany simply loots Russia and re-
duces its population to point of acute
privation some form Of trade will be re-
luired to secure supplies, and Germany
has no wherewithal for trade at pres
cnt. Every pound Of production, power
is exerted in the manufacture of war
munitions.
If the western offensive is postponed
by Germany the plans of the allies on
that front are necessarily subject to
change. An aggressive action on their
part may be undertaken. But the Ger
man offensive is not to be rated as ma
teriaHy less likely on account of the
Russian developments. Hindenburg's
boast that he will be in Paris by April
may stand as compelling reason for
an attempt to break the allied line.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
The New Jersey Senatorship.

BY appointment, republican succeeds
q democrat in the Senate from New Jer-
sey. This is in consonance both with
the right of the appointing power and
with popular sentiment in the state as
oppressed at the latest election. The
governor is a republican, and in 1916 the
republicans carried New Jersey by a
large majority.
Mr.. Baird, as was Mr.. Hughes, is a
eelf-made man. He comes from, and
represents, the plain people. He has
been active in politics for years, hold
ing Office both by election and by ap-
pointment.
Mr.. Baird viii not be a candidate to
succeed himself. Gov. Edge is under
stood to have senatorial aspirations, and
an announcement from him is expected.
OF course, he will have in his race for
the nomination Mr.. Baird's support,
which is considerable factor in Jersey
politics.
The election ne1t November win take
into account the filing Of both Mr..
Hughes ~unexpired term and the fuH
si1-yezr term to follow. Thus the cam
paign Of this year as respects the sena-
torsAip viii make Jersey a lively field
of contest.
The contest will not be pitched in the
key Of the war. Gov. Edge is support.
ing the President in the matter Of hos.
tiities, and Mr.. Baird in thanking the
governor for the appointment said:
II wynt to assure you, and through
yUU t<lbe people Of New jersey, that dur.
ing my brief occupancy Of the distin.
guiNted- ofilee .of senator, my ago pro
eln1nG soasids1x4ion Of the long term
s~9y intsFsst-party, personal or other
ssyioo-M bosGuberainatsd. .serupulous}J
Evening star., 1918-02-25
PRINTED MOHAIRS
FOR SLIP COVERS
Anniversary Price, $1.75 Yard

An extraordinary value that win give
unusual service for slip covers. cushlons
or even for house dresses. 80 inches Wide,
in Light ana rich dark oolorfngs. small ana
large designs An imported fabric which
you must see to appreciate the value.
Fifth doee, g street.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

The Post Office Department may sue
ceed in organizing force that will en-
able operators to keep track Of telephone
numbers as accurately as the letter car
rier keeps track of house numbers.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Tho oil resources Of ALASKA are at-
tracing renewed attention. A large
number of men who were in the gold
rush will refuse to join in any Old STAN
pede.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Many man who draws compensation
for Official services is compelled to work
overtime to prove to his conscience that
he is not profteer.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

So fearful are patriotic Americans of
getting politics into the war that the
fact that there will be q presidential
campaign within two years seems to be
almost q secret.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Germany's spy system contributed a
large number of undesirable citizens"
that Roosevelt neglected to mention
when he coined the phrase.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

On careful scrutiny of the situation,
Mr.. McAdoo and Mr.. Hoover may both
end that inevitable conditions had a
great deal to do with the Inconvenience
suffered by the public.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

! h The course Of time Hog Island
ehoum be permitted to change its name
and forget the shadows lowering over
4ts past
Evening star., 1918-02-25

N.the Zeppelin had been as much Of
IN engine Of war as Hun specifications
called for, London would by this time
b entirely of the map.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Th4 first robin will not prevent the
man Who appreciates the needs of next
winter from keeping his eyes open for
the first load Of coal.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Strangers ia Washington are learn
ing how people felt when they tried to
get hotel accommodations during the
conventions in st. Louis and Chicago.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

The bolsheviki fell into the error Of
supposing that an enemy might tell the
truth once in awhile, if only by acci-
dent.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Instead of getting a separate peace
or peace of any kind Russia is now called
on to furnish soldiers for the Prussian
army.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

The hens will soon begin laying, but
the price of chicken feed is likely to
prevent eggs from being cheap for some
time to come.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Fortunately the confident tone of the
advance publicity is not at all reliable
in Indicating the efficiency of Ger
man drive.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

The Prussians may be even SO cruel as
to commander all the royalties on
Trotzky's hastily published book.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Socialism impressed many people as
a very pleasant theory until the bolshe-
wiki got through with it.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

It now remains to be seen whether
Trotzky will find it necessary to go
back to q fifty -dollars-a-month job.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

Russia has apparently been reduced to
a point where it takes orders regardless
even Of promises as q consideration.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
PLAIN WHITE WOLFE
Anniversary Price, Zoe Yard

Splendid value white voile, ss-incl
width. Just the quality for : sunsnei
dresses, and especially desirable for littlI
folks clothes.
Escond aoee. stxast
Evening star., 1918-02-25
CUT GLASS BERRY BOWLS
Anniversary Price. S5c Each

Lovely S-inch Cut-glass Berry Bowls. cut
in floral and foliage designs on striped
background. A timely opportunity to buy
for a little price lovely bowls that will be
so such needed for serving Summer fruits
Fifth door, f street.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
WOMEN'S GLACE GLOVES
Anniversary Price, S1.65 Pair

One-clasp White Glace GloveA with
white or black embroidery: splendid ouai-
ty Kid that should give good wear, COM
oined with stylish appearance.
Main noor. center.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
FOREIGN PRINTED
DRAPERY LINENS
Price, $l.15 Yard

You probably know the excellent wear
ing quality Of these foreign Linens for
colorings and designs, in light and dsrE
enects. A remarkable. value offered at
about one-half todays price; 81 inches
wide.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL IN
SLIP COVERS
Made to Order, Sll.O0 . Sei

Slip Covers to order for the ordinary
fve-piece Suite Of Furniture made of the
$50 special cretonne. allowing Is yards
for tho making.
This price for this week and these
cYstonneS-only.
Fit and Workmanship
Evening star., 1918-02-25
SILK DAMASK
FOR UPHOLSTERINC

Anniversary Price, $2.75 Yard
An unusual value in Silk Danask. IN
splendid shades of blue. green and red, at
a price that is about half the present
value. Desirable for uphoisterfng furnf-
ture. door and window hangfngs, cushions.
etc.
Fifth Hoor, G street.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Looking Forward.

July the Fourth! For thee we'll wait
Not for thy pyrotechnic state,
But as one holiday we know
That doth not threaten ice nor snow.
Evening star., 1918-02-25


Your Uncle Sam Is busy; he has got to
run tho works;
He hasn't time to bother with Q citizen
who shirh.
He has to pull a freight car and he has
to shovel COAL
And pillow and SOW and harvest to keep
Freedom in control.
He's got to fly an aeroplane; he's got to
sail boat,
And be polite to ladies and escort them
to tho vote.
So don't be idly dreaming like . plump
secluded clam.
You want to be in training to sssist
your Uncle Sam.
Your Uncie Sam 70 busy. He has suHto
keep an eye
On the youngsters clean and msnH
whose endurance We must try.
Hes got to watch the trainer and he's
got to watch the cook
To keep their cheeks a-glowing with
that honest. healthy look.
He's got to count the pennies that once
rolled around so free,
And gather up the erusts and crumbs
once scorned by you and ms,
And squazs Misunderstanding thai my
thesaAsn th1oaGh ths Land.
Your Unsls eam b buy. Ass ysn lsoa.
l.. 'auI Mn.a handl
Evening star., 1918-02-25

PLAIN THIN GLASS TABLE
TUMBLERS
Anniversary Price, Csc Dozen
A thin clear Glass Tumbler, regular
size, in splendid quality glass. A good
opportunity to secure Tumblers for Sum-
mer needs at much less than the usual
price.
Fifth door. = street.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Mems Cowhide Strap Puttees
Anniversary Price, $4.25 Pair.

Genuine Cowhide Puttees with grain finish;
well made puttee and splendid value that will give
excellent service. In light tan color for Army wear,
and in black for chaufeurs.
Tenthstr
Evening star., 1918-02-25

WOMEN'S SWISS RIBBED
COTTON VESTS
Anniversary Price, 25c
womens Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests,
with hand-crocheted fronts
Main foor. G street.
WOMENS SILK Isle
COMBINATIONS
Anniversary Price, $1.OO
women's Silk Lisle Combinations low
neck and no sleeves; lace-trimmed draw
ers and tight knee
First floor G street.
HANDSOME HAIR
ORNAMENTS
Anniversary Price, $2.95 Each
Casque and Back Combs III many shapes
and sizes. set with white stones, sapphires,
emeralds, anethysts and gold enameled:
can be worn with high or low hair dress
ing.
Main floor, Eleventh street.
ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS IN
HOSE SUPPORTERS
Childrens White Cotton Pin-on Hose
Supporters. 10c pair
loo pair.
Main floor. G street.
ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS IN
REPRODUCTIONS OF
SHEFFIELD VEGETABLE
DISHES
Lock Handles $3.50 and s6.75 each.
Side Handles, $3.50 each.
:. Baking Dishes with cover, ss.75 and
$7.75 each.
Main floor. Eleventh street entrance.
METAL-RUN FLOUNCINGS
Anniversary Price, 1s Less Than
Regular
small lot of Metal-run Flouncings in
skirt and tunic lengths, white net
grounds: also few in black, natural
grounds silver and gold run; unusual
quality and value
Main floor. G street.
WOMEN'S ALL-LINEN EMB.
HANDkERCHIEFS
Anniversary Price, 20c Each
6 for $1.00
All-linen Handkerchiefs beautifully
embroidered, in various dainty designs.
Main door, center.
BORDERED Wells
Anniversary Prices, $1.O0 and $l.25
Attractive plain mesh made wells. with
scroll borders and chenille dots, in u and
IN yard lengths. Stylish shades Of brown.
taupe. black. to match the spring hats.
Main noor, center.
WOMEN'S GLACE GLOVES
Anniversary Price, $1.65 Pair
One-clasp White Glace GloveA with
white or black embroidery: splendid quail
tty kid that should give good wear COM
bined with stylish appearance.
Main floor. center.
PLAIN WHITE WOLFE
Anniversary Price, Zoe Yard
Splendid value white voile. ss-inoh
width. Just the quality for =sunauer
dresses and especially desirable for little
folks' clothes
Second aoee. = stxsst
Evening star., 1918-02-25
SHETLAND WOOL SWEATERS
Anniversary Price, $50

Shetland Wool Sweaters in the newest
styles and shades. made with pockets and
be1ted back. white collars and cuffs: nile
and white, copenhagen and white. rose
and white and purple and white. All sizes
-38 to 46.
Third Hoor center.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
BANDED HATS FOR WOMEN
AND MISSES

Anniversary Price, A.75
Great variety of shapes and styles,
from the smallest poke to tho largo sailor,
In many colorS and black and white. In
IN the wantsd 0t5aYA
Evening star., 1918-02-25
CHILDREN'S DAINTY WHITE
DRESSES
Anniversary Price, $2.s5 Each

Attractive Little White Dresses Of voile
or muslin with deep tucks and touches Of
featherstitching or French knots. Pale
pink or blue ribbon is run through the
line Of some Of these dresses. For tho
young miss who likes q bit of color or trim
ming there Is frock of wolfe hand smock-
ed In colors or one Of nne India linen lace
trimmed.
Fourth aeor. street..
Evening star., 1918-02-25

NIPPON CHINA
TEA CUPS AND SAUCERS
Anniversary Price, $500 Dozen
Hand-decorated Cups and saucer.. IN
splendid quality Nippon china; most ar
tistic designs.
Fifth noor, Fafreek
Evening star., 1918-02-25

"Some men," said Uncle Eben, "is 50
skeered o. bein' overlooked dat dey puts
in deir whole time gettin' in de- way"
Evening star., 1918-02-25
DOUBLE-FACED WARP.PRINT
CRETONNES
Anniversary Price, $1.00 Yard

AnnIvefsafy Pf1ce, $I.UO Yard
Especially desirable Cretonnes for Sum-
mer hangings as they are alike on both
sides Shadow effects in beautiful de-
signs. Also suitable for slip covers. cush-
ions and upholstery work; 81 inches wide.
Fifth floor, G street.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

JUNIOR BOYS BLUE SERGE
REFERS
Anniversary Price, $4.S5
Ar-worsted fast-color fabric, carefully
tailored and made throughout and mn
ished with, navy buttons; 21s to 10 years.
These are Just the weight to wear In the
snring. when the winter overcoat mas Pc
come too heavy. and are quite stylisn Win
wash suits
Fourth noor, G Street.
Evening star., 1918-02-25

FANCY BROCADED PILLOWS
Anniversary Price, $1.95 Each
Fancy Brocaded Pillows. with broad
colored stripes, round shapes. finished with
cord shirrings Just the kind you will
want for the spring refurnishing.
SECOND aoor. Tenth street =.
WHITE CROCHET
BEDSPREADS
Anniversary Price, $1.50 Each
Housewives win be glad to find these
splendid value Bedspreads at the Anniver-
sary Price, which will mean a great saw
ing IN the spring house aos aeg
Of excellent quality.
Second moor, street.
SHETLAND WOOL SWEATERS
Anniversary Price, $3.50
Shetland Wool Sweaters in the newest
styles and shades. made with pockets and
belted back. white collars and cuffs; nile
and white, copenhagen and white. rose
and white and purple and white. All sizes
Third noor. center.
FANCY STRIPED SILK WAISTS
Anniversary Price, $3.95
Fancy Striped sink Waists. made tai
fastened with large pearl buttons: in blue
and brown All sizes, - to 46
Third door. @ street
PoNCEE SPORT BLoUsES
Anniversary Price, $295
Pretty Sport Blouses Of natural colorsd
pongee. with racquets and tennis balls
embroidered on collar and pockets.
Third aooe. g street.
WHITE DIMTTY KIMONOS
Anniversary Price, $1.00
Long Kimonos Of splendid quality white
quarter sleeves finished with colored seal
Looping to match flowers.
Third noor, street.
CREPE DE CHINE AND
CEORCETTE ENVELOPE
CHEMISE
Anniversary Price, $500.
Envelope Chernise of extra nne quail
ity crepe Do chine. with camisole top
trimmed lssl with good lace: Georgstts crepe
dainty hand embroidery.
Third hoor. street.
CHILDRENS DAINTY WHITE
DRESSES
Anniversary Price, $295 Each
Attractive Little White Dresses Of voile
featherstitching or French knots Pale
pink or blue ribbon is run through the
embroidered banding at the high waist
line Of some Of these dresses. For tho
young miss who likes q bit Of color or trim
ming there Is a frock of wolfe hand smock-
ed in colors OF one Of fine India linen lace
trimmed.
Fourth door. g street..
ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL IN
SLIP COVERS
Made to Order, $14.00 q Set
Slip Covers to order for the ordinary
$50 special cretonne. allowing Is yards
for the making.
This price for this week and these
Fit and acknowledgements.
mn AssE q stnaG .-.-........ ..--.--4an
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Evening star., 1918-02-25
HANDSOME HAIR
ORNAMENTS
ANNIVERSARY SPECIALS IN
HOSE SUPPORTERS

Childrens White Cotton Pin-on Hose
Supporters. 10c pair.
loo pair.
Main floor. street.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
The Starter.

The Starter.
@1t's curious how one Of these less
days started all the Others"
"To what do you, referf"
eve wouldn't have had these wheat
less days, meatless day and the rest if
the kaiser had not decided to try ruth
less days"
Evening star., 1918-02-25

ROYs' BLUE. SERGE SUITS
Anniversary Price, $S.45
to is years These are strictly all,
x.-orsted fast color fabric. SILK seWeo
throughout. styled correctly ana Will give
splendid service.
Fourth noor, Street.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
WHITE DIMrTY KIMONOS
Anniversary Price, $1.00

Long Kimonos Of splendid quality white
dimity. with dainty floral designs in pink.
blue and lavender. with collar and three
quarter sleeves, finished with colored seal
looping to match flowers
Third door, = street
Evening star., 1918-02-25
Various Circumstances.

Various Circumstances.
"How many hours do you think man
ought to sleepf"
"It depends, somewhat" replied Miss
Cayenne, "on whether he's at home or
at q lecture"
Those Technical Motor Terms.
"Chariey is simply wonderful" ex-
claimed young Mrs. Torkins. II never
dreamed that any ono could run motor
car the way he canl"
"What has happenedp
"We took ride yesterday and went
along beautifully in spite Of the fact
that he had forgotten some Of the ma
chinery."
Running without machineryp
Yes. We had gone at least eleven
miles before Charley discovered that his
engine was missing"
Evening star., 1918-02-25

FANCY BROCADED PILLOWS
Anniversary Price, $1.95 Each
Fancy Brocaded Pillows. with broad
colored stripes, round shapes, finished with
cord shirrings. Just the kind you will
want for the spring refurnishing.
SECOND aooe. Tenth street. -.
Evening star., 1918-02-25
CUT GLASS CHEESE AND
CRACKER SETS
Anniversary Price, $l.OO

Dainty Glass Sets, but in floral and
foliage patterns. with bead-cut edges. A
very unusual value in these extremely
useful accessories for your table.
Fifth door F street.