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The proper obies. is kept constantly

The proper object Is kept constantly
in view-revenue for war purposes.
. This spirit We shall probably see ex-
hibited when the Senate in open de-
bate takes up the committees report.
There viii be no reason for PARTISAN
ship then, any more than now. Sena-
tors may differ as to paragraphs and
rates, but not with party ends In mind.
Everybody appreciates the fact that
a national campaign, conducted on par
tisan lines with partisan objects in
view, is in&progress, and that election
day is less than three weeks away.
1t might show more spirit. There is
complaint, indeed, of a lack Of spirit.
But it is none other than a partisan
campaign. Both democrats and re-
publicans are seeking control Of the
next Congress by conventional part:-
san methods.
But this revenue measure cannot be
used by either side in its activities. It
is entirely outside Of them, and could
not legitimately or successfully be in
troduced. The side openly and az
grcssively attempting such thing
would not only fail, but incur deep
and wide censure. Such maneuve1
would be so unwise and Legitimate
it would cover its authors with com
plete confusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

Congress, therefore, win have IN abm-
dance to do. Long sessions and extra
sessions Will be the rule. , legislators
will have to buckle in good earnest to
demands in volume and consequence
beyond anything in half century Of
the congressional record
And so men aspiring to congressional
commission should bear in mind that
the old Ieisuredy days, when senators
and representatives spent some five
months in Washington at ono session
and three at the other, have departed,
not soon, if ever again, to return. On.
Gle Sam has begun to hire his help 70:
the year round, and to provide work
for the whole time. And the old gem
tleman, like youth, viii be served. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Children's Wear

, Is Children's Chambrzy Dresses, in
blue, green and rose; made high waist
style, trimmed with collar, cuffs and belt
OF plaid; sizes 3, 4 and years; 7Sc each;
were $i.25.
5 Children's Dresses of plaid gingf1m;
made high waist style, trimmed with COL
lar, cuffs and belt Of white poplin, en-
hroidered in sprays; sizes S and 6
years; $lIS0 each; were 22S.
9 pairs Canton Flannel Night Drawers,
without feet; sizes 2 and 4 years; Soc
pair; were z5e.
Chiidren's Muslin Undershirts; made
on band, trimmed with rufle of lace or
embroidery and ribbon run beading; sizes
8 and 10 years; 7Sc each; were $50.
Fourth Hoo.. Eleveah street..
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War Revenue and Partisauship.

In presenting the war revenue meas.
anre to the House Mr.. Kitch;n declared
that in the preparation of the measure
by the ways and means he had not met
>partisans, but only patriots. This did
not convey, nor was it intended ia
convey, the impression that there had
been no controversy in the commit.
tee; that deliberations had been mark.
I'D with only unanimity.
The contrary was the case. Con.
.4roversy had been abundant. Some
Of it had been rather warm. But at
no time, nor as to any feature Of the
r problem, had party advantage been
sought No member of tho committee
on either side Of the table, had, made
lie slightest manifestation Of parti.
= nship. At all times the real pur-
] Sc had been kept in mind-supply.
1uE the government with revenue for
= + purposes.
II is gratifying, though not at all
q .rprising, to note this same spirit
among the members Of the Senate
finance committee. In the deibera-
-Itions Of that body there is no sug.
question Of partisanship. There are
differences of opinion a. to this OF
$llat paragraph, - 10 this or that rata
Of the House measure, but NO attempt
81 party. advantage eolors any Of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
The Last Hours of Opportunity.

A little over two moro days remain
| for the liberty loan drive. The ma.
tional quota is still far from attain
ment. Despite large gains in the last
forty-eight hours, the local sales are
below the mark. But there is evidence
that not only locally, but nationally,
the people are, as in the previous bond
issues, coming to the front strongly
and there is every reason to believe
that by Saturday night the six-billion
point will have been reached and pass
ed in the country at large and Wash
ington will have taken more than its
SCI COS, 900 allotment.
The American people have fully sup.
ported the government financially since
the outset of the war. They have
taken every bond issue beyond the
limit. They will take this one, large
as it is, despite all discouragements,
despite the distractions Of peace talk
designed for the very purpose Of slack
ening public concern in the mainte-
nance of war funds. Locally they will
rally to the governments support, re-
CARELESS Of the distressing state of the
public health, due to the wide preva-
lence of infectious disease.
A spirit of optimism fills the air.
Everybody is confident Of victory. The
surest way to make victory certain is
to subscribe this loan, not merely to
the last dollar asked, but far beyond,
thus declaring to the enemy in a most
substantial and eloquent manner the
supreme faith Of our people in our
cause and in the strength Of our arms.
Those who have already subscribed
may still do more. Many are doing so,
taking more bonds than at first they
thought possible. Everything is posi-
BILE in war. It is the superhuman eff
fort of the soldier that brings success
in the field. It is the financial aid be-
yond the limits Of the purse given by
the people who remain at home that
maintains the armies to the victory
point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Misses Department

A few Ohiidren's Wash Dresses MAJ
of splendid quality ginghaul, trimmed
with shocking and hand embroidery,
some having white collars; the coloSs arc
pink, light blue. green and corn. 6, 10 and
y year sizes, $50 each; were $50 and
1915.
l Green Poplin Dress, hand embroid-
i Pink chambray Dress. size II years,
and Blue Chambray Dress, size s years,
beautifully trimmed with colored smock-
ing and French knots, black velvet ribbon
belts, $50 each; were $1,000
Lavender Chambray Dress. with
white pique collar and cuffs, shocked with
lavender and pink, size Il years. H.s5;
was $50. -.
ysurth fsor. q street.
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No More Clerks.

A joint request Of Chairman Nell
benny Of the Civil Service Commission,
Surg. Gen. Blue Of the public health
service and Commissioner Brownlow,
that the heads of departments bring
no further persons here for govern
ment service who are not absolutely in
dispensable during the prevalence Of
the influenza will undoubtedly be OBJ
served. This step has already been
taken by the Secretaries Of the In
terror and the Treasury, and the fuel
administrator. It is obviously in the
interest Of the public health. Wash
ington's disastrous experience with the
disease has been due in large measure
to its overcrowding. Clerks have been
brought into Washington by the thou.
sands, without adequate provision for
their accommodation. Appeals to the
government to utilize more fully the
services Of those already domiciled
here have been well nigh fruitless. In
some cases it is believed more clerks
have been brought than could be eff
GENTLY used. Some months ago The
Star urged a survey Of the departments
to determine how far they were over
populated and to equalize the forces
and reduce them to the basis of the
governments actual needs. This was
not done and clerks continued to be
brought in by hundreds and thousands.
Against these conditions Washington
has been forced to struggle with an
inadequate equipment and with insult
ficient supplies, and in consequence Of
this sudden overcrowding the disease
when it found Judgment here played
havoc/&hich is not yet ended. It would
have been better had the embargo upon
new appointments been established
days ago upon first suggestion. But
it is gratifying that action has now
been taken to this end, and the hope
is that good will result IN the diminu-
ton Of the disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Corset Department

2 Lily of France Corsets of handsome
pink brocade. low bust and long skirt;
sizes Is and so; $3.50 each; were $3.50.
Madame Irene Corsets in pl1k or white
material, low bust, long hips, waiohn
boning; sizes q, q, q; $3.50 each; were
$3.50.
2 Pink Co-sets, elastic top, medium hip;
sizes 10 and 26: S1-5e each: were $4.00
4 Warren Neglige Girdles, Of treeo,
short hip and four hose supporters; sizes
u, q and g; $l.S0 each: were 225.
3 Garter Supporters of treco, Soc each;
were $50
Third floor. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

Galvanized Ash Can; dented; $50;
was $3.50 ,..--.
Iron Board on stand; $z6e; was $3.50.
Scrap Baskets; Soc each; were $l.50.
] Scrap Basket; 5Sc; was S1.O0
8 Sandwich Baskets; Csc each; were
Parcel Post Butter Box; $Lee; was
$l75
Round Tin Dish Pan; ssc; wa. $l.1o
l Step Ladder; soc; was Sl.35.
l White Enamel Baking PAM CSC; was
sl.50.
Wire Spring Sponge Holders; 1sc
each; were Csc. -...-.
3 Sugar Cans; 45c each; was Csc.
6 Floor Brushes; Soc each; were 85c.
Nickel Frame Mirror; &7s; was $500
2 Wizard Mops; soiled; 7sc each; were
$l-51
2 Wizard Mops; soiled; ssr each were
500
FIN 6ue. nsvszn sesest..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Congress.

| This is the, eleventh month of the
session. But it cannot be said that
the session has been unnecessarily
stretched. Business, either in commit
tees or in the open chambers, that
could not be postponed or safely hur-
ried, has constantly been in hand.
There has been no ihbustering.
Of late years Congress has been
much in session. And necessarily.
There has been a great deal for that
body to do. Even before the demo
cratic party came into full control Of
the government, much legislation was
being demanded.
Since then the congressional card has
been more crowded than ever. Tho de-
mocracy returned to power upon q
platform promising many reforms;
and it set at once about redesming its
promises
Its task was full Of dif6rnlties. Both
the tariff and the currency had to be
overhauled, and there were conflict
ing views within the party in both
cases about what should b done. This
made the legislative wheels revoive
slowly.
Then came the war, which, even be
fore we became a party to it, added to
our activities; and when We became q
belEgerent we had to hustle, indeed
And We have been hustling ever since.
Nor is there likely to be any change
in the next few years. The postwar
problems are going to be numerous
and tremendously important Naa5
old things via have to be adjusted to
the now conditions, and many new
things deyised Reconstruction that
Will reconstruct and insure pseepe1uas
going 1m tho futurs vin b . mn,s
job.
The next; tic nszts snd ssM fAe1ext
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Umbrella Department

IS Women's 26-inch Black Union Silk
Umbrellas, with assorted wood handles,
silver and bakalite trimmed, specially
priced at $2Ss each.
10 Mems 2s-inch Black Union Silk
Umbrellas, with assorted wood handles,
specially priced At $zSS each.
6sreet' 1ssf. 1lsss1<A stseet
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Muslin Underwear Departmen,

japanese, Copenhagen Cotton. Crepe
Kimonos, embroidered in white, special
at SIS each. .-
Low Neck Nainsook Gowns, with lace
medallions, some plain tailored finish and
others embroidery trimmed, special at
$l.S0 each.
A small lot of High Neck Cambria
Gowns, with embroidered Jokes; size, IA,
special at Sl.50 EACH:
Third floor, b street,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

It will be remembered in Berlin that
Nicholas Romanof when car had some
strong opinions concerning his per-
sonal advantages through "divine
right"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Mems Furnishings

10 Pairs Mems Winter Weight Ribbed
Balbriggan Drawers; grade and quality
we cannot get any more Of; sizes Sc, So,
7o Pairs Mems Light Weight Cotton
Socks; black and few plain colors;
triple woven toe and heels and double
soles; sizes 10 and II: sc pair; were 40c.
q Mems Soft Felt Hats; this seasons
shapes; browns and green's; sizes 62s,
rs, ~; 500 each; were $2.65.
Street floor + street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

The clerks engaged in selling rail-
road tickets are in a position to set a
desirable example to a very large por-
ton of the public by wearing the gauze
shields commended by the health au-
thorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

Doubtless the kaiser felt that he had
made all the concession to be expected
when he permitted the word "imperial"
to be omitted from diplomatic CORE
spondence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

The influenza germ can be avoided
by using mask. When so simple a
precaution sufices, the element Of care
lessness must figure as a factor in
future cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

Some of the German towns which pro-
test against being bombed were once
holding joy meetings over the exploits
Of the Zeppelin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

Care is necessary to prevent the e1-
cellent intentions Of people who mean
to be war workers from resulting only
in additions to tho Capital city's sick
list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Wasted Opposition,

care you in favor Of prohibition ?"
Certainly" said Senator Sorghum.
'Did you ever know me to be so fool
ish as to antagonize something that
was sure to happen anyhow!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

The quarrel between Lenin and
Trotsky promises that one Of two queer
persons is going to get what has long
been coming to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Sweaters and Scarf Sets

4 Atwood Zephyr Sweaters, in water
melon pink, purled at the waist line, which
gives it the effect of a slip-on; just the
thing to wear under coat; sizes one 40,
two ~ and one a.; $l55 each; were $675.
3 Nile Green Atwood Zephyr Sweaters;
purled at the waist line, which gives the
effect of a slip-on: sizes 40, AZ and a.;
S475 each; were $675.
Rose Pink Atwood Zephyr Sweater:
purled at the waist line, which gives it
the effect of slip-on; size a; S45s;
was $675.
2 Turquoise Blue Fiber Silk Coat Sweat
ers; with large collar, beltcd back with
sash in front; size 20; s5zs each; were
$1,000
2 Green Brushed Wool Scarfs with cap
to match; can be sold separately or as
set; sl.s5 each; were sos.
Orange Brushed Wool Set consisting
OF cap and scarf; $3.50; was $500.
2 Purple Fiber Silk Scarfs; $l.95 each,
were $295.
4 White Fiber Silk SHp-on Sweaters,
sleeveless; puried at waist line, finished
at neck with sailor collar; sizes one 20,
two n and one a.; $5.73 each; were $3.50
Third Aoez center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

Many a German trooper wishes he
could sit comfortably at a Council Of
war" instead Of being kept on the
run.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

The big interest in financial circles
today lies in the reports Of heavy buy
ing Of fourth liberty loan bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
SHOOTING STARS.
By PH1LANDDR JOHNSON.
Attention Distracted.

'sWhat is your favorite operas"
II like 'em all" replied Mr.. Cumrox.
Gan opera is the only place I know of
where mother an the girls will sit all
dressed up fur several hours and never
pass an unfriendly remark about any
body"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

II is necessarily something Of a
ekhock to the kaiser to find his name
identified in a process Of diplomatic ex.
eurgation. 800.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Insidious Penhtenee.

"You don't seem to pay any atten-
ton to these germs"
II don't talk about 'em any more
than is necessary" answered Doc
Braney. IT take all possible precau-
tons and then try to ignore 'em. The
meanest thing about germ is that if
he can't attack you anywhere else, he
tries to get on your mind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

IF Trotsky has his way, Lenin will
probably go back to the hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Unavailing Change.

The Germans still are doomed to fret
Much sadder, but no wiser;
New chancellors with ease they get,
But keep the same cid kaiser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

In spite Of painstaking efforts, no
1sultan Of Turkey has been able to de-
syise reliable safety first" program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Men and Mules.

When dat OF mule jes' plods along,
A-pulGn' straight an a-puHin' strong,
His joy in life seems mighty small
Cause folks dom notice him at all.
But when dat OF mule stahts to balk,
Dey fatters him up VIII baby talk,
An mex dey cuss seeh a largo amount
Dat or mule thinks he's some account.
OATS purity much de human way.
Folks finds deirselfs on q hnstlin' day:
So buoy persuadin' do loafn' kind
Dat do steady worker, jes' sEps ~
~SUA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
ForesiRht,

$50 you're workin' at last" said
Meandering Nike.
ssYou bet!" responded Flooding Pete
3Tm goin' to work while de workin's
good an not take any needless chances
on havin' a Prussian boss at some
future time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Untrimmed Hats

Untrimmed Velvet Hats, of good
quality, in both medium and large
shapes. in black, purple, navy, taupe
and old rose.
9 Hats at $3.50 each; were $500.
II Hats at 5000 each; were $780,
6 Hats, untrimmed, in navy, brown,
taupe, purple and garnet; $3.50 each;
were $500.
8 Untrimmed Hats in black and taupe,
sailor shapes; $500 each; were $500.
Third floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Friday Clearance of Millinery
At Most Attractive Prices
Trimmed Hats Untrimmed Shape

al NkOSI fAStA oSSAVS 4 AASSS
Trimmed Hats Untrimmed Shape
The following New York Model
Hats that were used to introduce the
leading fashions, having served the
purpose for which they were pur-
chased. are now offered at most sub
stantial reductions
3 Black Hats, $500 each; were $4,000.
Brown Hat, $500; was $4,000.
2 Brown Hats, 5000 each; were $500.
Navy Blue Hat, $1,000; was $500.
l Navy Blue Hat, $500; was $4,000.
Also Trimmed Hats of Velvet, with rib
bon, flowers, wings or ornament trim
mings-3 in black, in purple, in taupe
and in blue; $500 each; were $3.50.
Six Trimmed Hats-1 each in blue, black
and brown and 3 in purple; 5000 each;
were $780,
Six Trimmed Hats in purple, 2 in
brown and 5 in blue; $3.50 each; were
$1,000.
ii Large Black All-si1k Velvet Sailors.
trimmed with ribbon and ornaments:
both mushroom and straight sailors;
$500 each; were $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17

Friday Special In Coffee
28c Pound
This is an excellent grade of coffee,
put up specially for US and the flavor
is quite as good as many grades
higher priced.
Special for Friday e
-. 28c Pound
Fifth floor, Center.
Art Embroidery Department
Painted Articles
Flower Tre1lis Sets, consisting of
trellis,. 3 pots and saucers, $1.5e each;
were $500.
4 Wooden Door Stops, $3.50 each; were.
$500.
Bud Vases, s1.ee each; were $3.50.
Candle Holders
Candle Holder, slice; was $4O0
Candle Holder $I.oo; was $3.50
l Candle Holder, soc; was $3.50.
Candle Holders. CSC each; were $100
3 Lamp Screens, $1.ee each; were 5000.
Second floor, Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-17
Friday Special in
Boys Blouses
55c Each

II Dozen Boys Blouses, without
collars, in broken sizes, 7 to 10 years,
special at 55c each.
Fourth floor, Tenth street.
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14

nger. or rather he had gotten all ne
was going to get out of me.
During my concealment in the house
l had made various sOrties into the
city at night. and | was beginning to
feel more comfortable even when Ger
man soldiers We're about. Through
the keyhOle | had studied very
closely the gait of the Belginns, the
slovenly drOOp that characterized most
of them, and their general appearance,
and | felt that in my own dirty and un-
shaven condition | must have looked
as much like the average poor Belgian
as a man could. The only thing that
was against me was my height. l was
several Inches taller than even the
tallest Belgians. | had often thought
that red hair would have gone good
with my name. but now. of course,
was mighty glad that / was not so
endowed. for red-haired Belgians are
about as rare as German charity.
There are many. no doubt, who will
wonder why | did not get more help
than | did at this time. 1t is easily
answered. When man is In hourly
fear of his life and the country is full
of spies, as Belgium certainly was. he
is not going to help just anyone that
comes along seeking aid. One of the
Germans most successful ways OF trap
ping the Belgians has been to pose as
an English or French prisoner who has
escaped. appeal TO them for aid. impli-
cate as many as possible. and then
turn the whole German police force
loose on them. As | look back on
those days | think II remarkable that
l received as much help as l did. but
when people are starving under the
conditions now forced upon those un-
fortunate people, 1t is II great ten pta-
tion To surrender these escaped prls-
oners to German authorities and re-
celve the handsome rewards offered
for them-or for alien spies. as ! was
classed at that time.
The passport which ! had described
me as Spanish sailor. but | WAS
very dubious about its value. II l
could have spoken Spanish fiuently 1t
The Lamar register., 1918-08-14
Ians.

lans.
The first people to sit at my table
were a Belgian and his wife. The Bel
CLAN sat next to me and his wife next
to him. l was hoping that other civil
ians would occupy the remaining two
seats at my table, because l did not
relish the Idea Of having to sit through
the show with German soldiers within
u few feet Of me- That would certainly
have spoiled my pleasure for the even
ing.
Every uniform that came In the door
gave me cause to worry until / was
sure It was not coming In my direction.
l don't suppose there was single sol
dier who came In the door whom L
didn't follow to his seat-with my
eyes.
Just before they lowered the lights,
two German officers entered. They
stood at the door for moment look
ing the place over. Then they made a
beeline In my direction and / must
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