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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
The Departmental Dole.

When the House and Senate come to
consider the matter of the pay of the
government clerks in connection with
the proposed $l20 bonus carried in the
legislative appropriation bill they
should not regard this as 10 per cent
advance, though it works out at that
figure and slightly better for those Of
the lower grades of pay. For most of
the people affected it is less than 10
per cent and for the highest grade at
fected, those getting $500 a year, it is
only As per cent.
The need of additional pay is felt
just as keenly by persons getting over
81, 200 year as for those getting less.
Indeed, in most eases this is more ur-
gent for the higher paid government
employees. Their obligations are great
er and in the same proportion they
are affected by the increase of costs.
At the least straight 10 per cent
bonus based on the pay as it stands
July / is the only equitable way of
! meeting the excessive demands upon
the personal purse for maintenance.
If this bonus is granted it viii be
government has i'll recognition of the
higher cost of living paid the clerks
slight advance. But it is not in the
way of a permanent increase. 1t is not
a salary readjustment to conform to
present day conditions 1t is merely
q dole, inadequate in every case af-
fected. Counting the two bonuses that
have been granted, those receiving
them are actually worse off now than
before they were given, though, of
course, they would have been in a still
worse condition had these advances
not been given.
Governmental generosity is but
false beneficence that takes this par
simonious form. Had the same scale
of wartime and emergency bonuses
been adopted by private employers the
commercial and industrial systems
would have met with disaster through
the refusal of workers to continue at
the prevailing scale of wages. The
government, in truth, is the only en-
ployer that has not met the situation
u an equitable spirit of adjustment,
and now is the time to recognize this
fact and to rewrite the legislative bill
provision on proper scale, without
waiting for the report of the proposed
commission to equalize the depart
Aental salaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Bolshevism in Argentina.

A Russian bolshevist plot has been
unearthed and thwarted in Buenos
Aires, where desperate labor rioting
has lately been in progress. Thus is
it becoming plain that the red menace
affects parts of the world far away
from the source of the infection An
International evil has developed. How
to deal with it is the most difficult
problem today, far exceeding those
confronting the peace conference at
Paris relating to the arrangement of
new boundaries and the punishment of
criminal Germany. 1t is evident that
the battle against bolshevism is to be
waged not merely in Russia, but else
where, perhaps here, certainly in Eu-
ropean countries. Lenin and Trotsky
long ago announced their purpose to
carry the red flag of their hateful
propaganda to all the peoples of the
earth. They are today the most dam
eerous enemies Of society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

the country. A famous wish lad not
been gratifed. He had not been
knocked into a cooked hat"
But time has told against the old
favorite. He is no longer supreme,
even at home Two months ago his
friends in Nebraska were badly de-
feated at the polls; and although he
had stumped widely for democratic
candidates for Congress, the rerubli-
cans carried both House and Senate.
Their successes were conspicuous in
states he had visited.
Still, Mr.. Bryan's power has not al
together deserted him. His oratory
is much admired His audiences re-
main large. He travels with the in
dustry and relish of other days. His
face is familiar in every state of the
Union, and his welcome as platform
speaker very cordial.
If, therefore, he improves his oppor-
tunities to urge on the people govern
ment ownership and operation of rail
roads, the subject will come into great
prominence in circles other than po-
litical. His audiences are mixed, and
include farmers and wage earners and
business men.
The contest over this issue has be-
gun; and whether this Congress at this
session, or the next Congress at its
first session, legislates ON it or not,
the campaign Of 1920 Will in part be
waged on it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Mr.. Bryan and the Railroads.
A dispatch from Raleigh says:


civilian Jennings Bryan, address
ing joint session of the North Caro-
lima general assembly today, advocated
. plan of joint state and federal own
ership and operation of railroads that
would place control of trunk lines at
Washington and of interstate lines at
the various state capitals"
Eleven years ago-in !90S-Mr.
Bryan, at that time master of the dem
ocratic situation and certain of an
other nomination to the presidency,
proved, and openly declared for, gov
eminent ownership and operation of
railroads, and, as current gossip had
it, wanted his party formally to COM
NIT itself in its national platform to
that policy. Some of his friends OBJ
jected, however, on the score that such
. step would divide the party, as free
silver had done twelve years before,
and that the new division, as the old
had done, would defeat him.
We see that Mr.. Bryan has NOT shift
Cd ground on the proposition. He
stands now where he stood tLen. Will
ho insist now, as he vas reported as
wanting to Insist then, on the formal
adoption of government ownership and
operation by the democratic party7
Mr.. Bryan does not possess the po-
6tical influence today he did ten years
AgA Then he was supreme in bis
party, both u home and throughout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
A Reconstruction,

We've had some burnin' questions
down to Pohick on the Crick.
We've resolved to get 'em settled an
to do it purity quick
A neighborhood dispute arose an got
to be so rude
It threatened to make life no more
than one perpetual feud.
It started in with quarrels bout the
ownership of land,
AM rights of-way an whereabouts the
fences ought to stand;
All OWN to one rascal who, with con-
fdence complete,
Remarked, "The honest folks round
here was made for me to cheat"
Old Bill the wicked neighbor was as
busy as could be-
He organized the riffraff with his
promises so free,
Which made the self-respectin' folks
forget their petty spites
AM work together till they got old Will
liam dead to rights.
Henceforth we're goin' to live in peace;
an all that now remains
Is to make distribution of the losses
an the gains
AM frame some rules that can't be
broke, which seems a simple
trick.
So we're feelin' mighty hopeful down
to Pohick on the Crick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

pendents and the failure of the new
fling due to the distance of soldiers
from headquarters reacted distress
fully upon those to whom payments
should have been made The War De-
partment explains that the allotments
save for family dependence were dis
continued by the Treasury and re-
sumed with new applications by the
war Office. In the change undoubtedly
much of the confusion and delay arose.
Undoubtedly the United States has
taken better care of its men in the
field than any other government, pro-
viding them with more comforts and
more means of insuring their happi-
ness and paying thenl-when they were
paid-at greater rate than the conf
pensation of any other allied fighting
force. The men in the field and in
camp could get along comfortably even
if their pay was in arrears, though the
slowness of the payments caused com
plant and some Encouragement. But
there can be no sound excuse for a
general failure of promptness in the
matter of the allotments to wives,
mothers and others dependent upon the
soldiers pay.
This is not merely matter for in
vestigation. 1t is matter for imme-
date administrative action without
congressional. promoting. Red tape
must be cut to get allotments quickly
to the dependents, and the pay to the
soldiers. 1t must be cut as we'll to get
the men who are now held in camp
awaiting muster out back to their
homes These delays are working great
harm to the government and to the
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Stop the Railroad Slaughter!

Twenty-one are dead as Il result of
rear-end collision on the New York
Central railroad at South Byron, near
Batavia, n. Y. One train had stopped
to take on a second engine at heavy
grade and the following train crashed
into it at full speed. All but three
persons in the rear coach, sleeper,
were killed. The railroad officials say
that the rear of the standing train was
protected by the block system and that
flagman with lighted fuse had been
sent back. The engineer of the fol-
lowing train, miraculously saved. de-
clares that the block was clear when
he entered it, and his fireman con-
firms him. Their first warming was d
red light between the rails only few
car lengths behind the standing train
Here is the old story repeated of
dependence on the block system and
the fiagman There is only one way to
prevent these collisions and that is by
the adoption of a system of automatic
stops, making it impossible for train
to enter ans occupied block, through
the shutting off of engine power Apart
from the expense the only argument
ever advanced against this method
which is possible through the adoption
of any one of several systems of au-
tomato stopping that have met all
possible tests-is that the apparatus
may become deranged But the possibil-
ity of such arrangement exists under
both systems as is proved by the
repeated instances of total failure ON
the part of the existing methods of
accident prevention. No visual signal,
whether automatically set or placed by
hand, can be entirely relied upon to
keep a train out of an occupied block.
No absolute dependence can be placed
upon the visual signal system. Signal
men go to sleep or make mistakes.
Flagmen fail to go back to required
distances, as appears to have been the
case at Batavia. Enginemen will carry
their trains ahead as fast as they can
as far as they can.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion has examined this question and
has at its disposal a voluminous rec
ord of block signal failures and rear
end collisions. It has also the record
of inventions that have met every test
that could be applied to them. It has
before it the record of the New York
subways, which are protected by such
a system and which have remarkably
clear record in the matter of collisions,
despite the heavy traffic. The federal
railroad administration is now in a po-
sition, in the light of these records,
to solve the problem of accident pre-
vention at one stroke by forthwith Or
dering all railroads under its control
to establish the automatic stop as
means Of putting an end to the railroad
slaughter, which is one of the most
disgraceful indictments against our
transportation system. It can insure
the financing Of the cost. It should
proceed without delay and without
further sacrifice Of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Merode Union Suits,
Worth Up to $3.50, S2.7o

A splendid collection Of fine quail
ity garments. including low neck,
sleeveless, Dutch neck, and elbow
sleeves, high neck and long sleeves.
bodice top and ankle and knee
pants. Consisting of siIk-and-wool.
weights. Fine assortment of want
ed styles to select from, in cream
and natural color. Sale price. $2.79
a suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Matter of Principle,

"Why do you call yourself social
ist9'
because I feel like it," replied the
anarchist.
"But some socialists are respectable,
law-abiding people"
"That's the idea. I claim the right
to help myself to anything a respeeta-
BILE. law-abiding person has; even his
title"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

"Some men think more of their au-
tomobiles than they do of themselves"
"That's right" replied Uncle Bill
Bottletop. Give seen many man go
thirsty hisself SOS he could afford al
cohol to put in the radiator"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Merode Underwear,
Worth Up to $3.50, S1.60

High-gTade gafTnents. IncIudlnE
Union Suits. Separate Pants and
Tights, in regular and extra sizes.
of heavy fieeced cotton, medium and
light weight cotton and part wool.
All the most desirable styles--low
neck. high peck. Dutch neck. bodice
tops; ankle and knee length pants
Sale price. 81 SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

The recent ideas carried out by the
government in railroad management
encourage the eld-time directors to
feel that they could run them efficient
ly on the same terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

The HohenzoHerns regret exceeding
ly that the times are utterly unpro-
pitious for the presentation of >iron
crosses, photographs and other souve
Mrs to the visiting Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Renewed Cheer.

No U-boats now pervade the sea,
No Zeps infest the shore,
And there is some excuse to be
An optimist once more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

The frequency with which Col House
goes into conferences leads to the i'm
preston that the colonel is no sphinx
when he has the right audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Extra-Size Corset
Covers. S150

Women's Extra Size Mildred"
Corset Covers. for stout women.
Made of fine quality nainsook:
beautifully trimmed with laces and
nsertions-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
The Target.

$50 you are safe and sound once
more"
eyes," answered the dove of peace
"For awhile didn't feel like a regu-
lar dove at all. l felt like clay
pigeon, simply made to be shot at"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$3.50 Petticoats. $1.08

Women's "Flexo" Petticoats. good
quality muslin. with flounces of
embroidery and lace. Finished with
scalloped under ruffie.-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

Peace does not dispense with the de-
STABILITY of thrift. The thrift stamp
will remain available to the discreet
investor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

Uncle Joe Cannon had his own ideas
about balance of power when he an
nounced his unbounded Difference to
the will of the majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Women's Nainsook
Drawers. CSC

women's Extra Size Nainsook
Drawers. circular and straight
styles; trimmed with laces or en-
broideries.-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILAspER JOHNSON.
In the Public Eve.

"You are spending a great deal of
time in front of the camera"
eyes," replied Senator Sorghum. "It
isn't that I think I'm anything special
for appearances. But a man with as
little to say as I have just now is just
as interesting to look at as he is to
listen to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

However enthusiastic he may be as
. food saver, Mr.. Hoover cannot re-
gard hunger strike as of any benefit
to his purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

For few hectic moments the New
York boat strike threatened lobster
less White Way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Women's Nightgowns,

women's Nainsook Nightgowns,
round and square neck; neat as
sorted trimmed styles.-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Women's Nightgowns,
81 ~

women's Windsor Crepe Night
gowns, in assorted pink floral ef-
fects,-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Women's Extra-Size
Gowns. S1.8S

Women's Extra Size Cambria
Nightgowns; yokes of embroidery.
insertions and tucks; sleeves finish
ed with mbroidery-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

Italy feels entitled also to some con-
sideration as the nation that made the
Adriatic famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Muslin Petticoats, $1.1o

Women's Muslin Petticoats. with
f1ounces of neat embroidery edg-
ings in assorted patterns.-Third
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

Victor Berger wants to go to Con-
grfss regardless of how lonesome he
may feel when he arrives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Chemise. S1.88

women's Envelope Chemise. Of
pink batiste. yokes trimmed with
satin and lace, in an assortment Of
new and charming styles.-Third
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

German agents are said to hate one
another, and no doubt with good rea-
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

Gen. Pershing declines to sprout a
presidential boom in war garden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13

No doubt many an oldfashioned cold
is regarded with terror as a case of
influenza.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Step Ladders

Liberty Step Ladders, high
grade. strong made ladder:
Aft. size at S1.69
S-ft. size Mt $1.9S
8-ft. size Mt $40
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Merode Underwear,
Worth Up to $3.50. csc

This lot embraces separate gar
ments-shirts with low neck, Dutch
neck, high neck. elbow sleeves and
long sleeves: also drawers and
tights, in ankle and knee lengths.
Regular and extra sizes, in medium
and light weight cotton. Faultless-
ly fashioned, snug fitting garments,
of superior quality. Sale price, sSc
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$1.5O Stenciled Fiber
Rugs at SIC

36x6S Stenciled Design Fiber
Rugs, close-woven grade. in blue.
green. tan and brown colorings.
Can be used in any room in the
house.
First FIoor-Bargain Table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Women's Extra-Size
GownS 2Rc

Nightgowns; yokes of tucks; long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$1.89 Bleached Sheets,
$1.40

81xso Double Bed Size Ironclad
Seamless Bleached Sheets, with
deep hens: free from starch.-First
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Csc Union Linen Crash
TOweIing at 10c I'd.

5000 yards of Union Linen Crash
Toweling, bleached or unbieached;
soft, absorbent grade, for roller or
tea towels. Neat blue border.
Goldenbergss-Ffr Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Onyx Hose, Worth to
SOC Pair, Csc

Women's Onyx" Brand Stock
ings, of heavy and light weight
mace cotton. in black, white, navy.
Russia calf, gray, etc. Seamless
foot, double sole, heel and toe: good,
serviceable qualities; special at 25c
a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
5000 Nikado Nainsook.
1898

Nikado Nainsook. 80 inches wide;
fun 10 yards In each: rich. mer-
cerised finish Quality.-Firat Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Envelope Chemise. S1.1o

Women's Nainsook Envelope Che
mise, in variety of styles, trim
med with lace edgings.-Thfrd
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Wash Tubs. $1.1o

Galvanized Iron Wash Tubs. IS
inch size, with drop handles
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$500 Woolnap or Cortex
Blankets, $500

Fine Grade Woolnap and Cortex
Finish Blankets, size 64xs0 and
72xS0 inches, for large double beds.
White or gray with blue or pink
borders; also plaids of various coll
orings. Good heavy weight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
3oc Yard=Wide PercaleS,
I0c Yard

A special sale for tomorrow or
standard quality Percales. IS inches
wide. Light and dark grounds, IN
a large assortment of styles ana
colorings. including stripes, checks.
dots and neat figures. Superior
close-woven, soft-finish percale for
mems shirts. boys waists and wom-5
ems house dresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Ironing Boards

Selected Lumber Ironing Boards:
4-ft. size Mt 59c
4h-ft. size at Csc
5-ft. size Mt S1.19
5I-ff. size at $3.50
eft. size at $3.50
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$3.50 Extra Size
Blankets. S5.95

size 72xS4 inches. soft finish fleece
with the appearance and warmth
of all wool. In white, tan or gray,
with blue or pink borders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Csc BIeached Cotton,
Z4c Yard

36-inch Bleached Cotton, q good.
sturdy round-thread grade.-Firsf
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
AH=Wool Storm Serge,
Sl.80

46-inch Atwood Storm Serge, a
close woven, double-twill quality.
of superior texture and firmness.
In navy blue, burgundy, Russian
green, African brown and black
GOldenberg's-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
S1.M Crib Blankets

at soc
Fine grade Crib Blankets, soft
fleece finish. size 30x40 inches. In
blue or pink plaid and block de-
signs. Good. heavy weight.
First FlOor-Bargnin Table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$500 Winter-Weight
COatings, 500

Heavy Winter Weight Coatings,
products of the famous American
Wooden Company. an assurance of
high quality. In taupe, African
brown. plum. dark gray, burgundy.
navy blue. etc. Full 81 inches wide.
Nothing more desirable for wom-
ems and chi1dren's coats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Bronze Hairpins, 4

Bronze Invisible HairpinA In a.
sorted sizes: first quality Good
sixe paclxage.-F1rst Elee1s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$3.50 Part-Wool
Blankets. $8.45

Fine grade Heavy Weight Part
Wool Blankets. white or gray, with
fancy borders: sizes 66xS0 and 70xS0
inches; soft combed fleece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Mems Handkerchiefs,
3 for Csc

Mems White Handkerchief, with
hemstitched borders; full size; soft
finish quality.-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$500 Lonqcloth. 1888

No. PTS Imperial English Long
cloth, Sc inches wide: 12-yard
pieces. Superior quality for under
garments.-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Oil Stoves, S6.4o

Nickel-plate trimmed Perfection
Coal Oil Stoves, center draft burn
err. fully nteed.-Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
D to $500 Women's Shoes, $2.85

sale Of Womens High Shoes Of colt brown,
black kid and combination feathers with high
heels 21s but every styleFirst Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$3.50 Bedspreads, $z.87

Crochet Bed Spreads, extra heavy
quality, single-bed size; assorted
Marseilles designs.-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Onyx Hose, Worth to
SI.15 Pair. Csc

High-gra qualities, including
gauze Isle. silk aad Isle and thread
SILK, in black. white. cordovan,
khaki, gold, gray, navy, olive.
drab, smoke. tan, African brown.
Russia calf and other colors. Seam
less foot, double sole. heel and toe.
Superior qualities fun of service
and satisfaction Sale price, csc
pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$1.5O Bed Pillows at
07c Each

Bed Pillows. good. generous size,
covered with heavyweight stripe
or art tickings, in blue and tan.
Filled with sterilized curled feath-
ers.
Goldenberg's-Fo Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Onyx Hose, Worth to
Csc Pair. SIC

women's "Onyx" Stockings of
Isle, cotton. silk and Isle. in black,
champagne. Russia calf. brown,
taupe and pink. Seamless foot,
double sole. heel and toes; spliced
heel. Sale price, 37c pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
Polishing Mops, S1.25

OAhoAAA"S AOy
Floor Polishing Mops, large size.
extra well made; long handles
Basement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-13
$500 Blankets, $3.50

Soft Fleece Finish Blankets. size
64xS0 inches. for double beds; white
with blue or pink borders.-Fourth
Floor.