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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
Food Prices.

Discontinuance Of the weekly official
fair price list here does not mean that
the retailers of food are to be per-
mitted to charge what they please. A
strict watch will be kept upon them by
representatives of the food adminis-
traitor, as far as the size of the force
permits. But the force is small and it
will still be up to the consumers to
note the prices and to report cases OF
obvious overcharging. The absence
of the fair price list, of course, will
make it difficult for the customer to
determine whether excessive profits
are being extorted, but if the pur-
chasers of food are vigilant and OBJ
servant they can usually tell when they
are being muleted in unreasonable
profits by the retailers.
High prices paid by the consumers
are in some degree due to careless pur-
chasing. The tendency is to buy in
the nearest, easiest market, to take
short cuts to supply and to do little or
no pricing" The great majority OF
food consumed in Washington is
bought in this manner. There is little
opportunity for bargaining The re-
taller fixes the price and it is case
of "take it or leave it," and in many
cases there is no other source Of sup
ply within convenient range.
Retailers themselves are subject to
price extortioHs by those from whom
they obtain their goods. They are in
the best position to compel reasonable
rates, for they know the range OF
prices and can themselves make the
most effective reports. Cooperation be-
tween the retailers and the food ad-
ministration is the surest way to bring
the necessities market down to the
lowest price consistent with reasonable
profits for all the factors of food pro-
duction and distribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
Higher Car Fares Suggested.


Possibility that the street railway
companies will at the transfer hearing
next week present figures showing that
an additional increase Of fare is neces-
sary naturally impresses the car-riding
public unfavorably. The people ac-
quiesced in the advance to a straight
fve-cent fare, as it was recognized
that car-operating costs had increased
but hoped for an early extension of
transfer privileges and the prompt i'm
provement of the service. The service
has not been appreciabiy improved and
save for very few places affecting q
small number Of passengers the trans
fer points have not yet been desig-
mated. Consequently there is a dis
tinct feeling that the request for fur
Their fare advance must be accompanied
by the most unmistakable showing of
need to justify its consideration by the
Public Utilities Commission.
The statistics of car-operating cost
and passenger revenue should be stat
ed in the plainest terms, so that the
average person can understand them.
To justify a further advance it must
be shown that there has been an ad-
ditional increase in cost since the FIVE
,esat fare Has established. Prssm-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

ably that increase, which WAS Whist the
compaaies asked. sufieed to msst the
heavier expenses of maintenance. Has
there been a failing OF in patronage
and consequently in revenue, or ma
terial increase in wages, shop costs
and current productions These are the
items which the public is entitled to
understand fully If a definite appiiea-
ton is made for another advance in
fares. The first advance was equiva-
lent to 20 per cent of the ticket rate.
If the fare is placed at cents the
net increase over the former fares will
be over A per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
Food Director Hoover.

Herbert Hoover's designation as di-
rector Of the allied work Of relief in
liberated countries is the most logical
step that could be taken. By general
consent the United States has been
assigned to the lead in this work, in
view Of the fact that the greater part
Of the food must come from here, and
there is mo- other man so well qualified
to direct the work as Mr.. Hoover, who
Demonstrated his capacity first in Bel
GUM and then here at home. His work
in Belgium was not along the lines of
his professional activity. He is a min
ing engineer. but he has q genius for
Organization and it was most fortunate
for the war victims in Belgium that he
was chosen to head the hastily under
taken work Of their succor. When the
United States entered the war Mr..
Hoover's selection as food admins
traitor was direct consequence Of his
remarkable record in the lands held
by Germany. Just 50 there is no other
conceivable selection for the post Of
director general Of the work Of lgen-
eral relief, and his designation is a
guarantee that that work will be eff
GENTLY and impartially and honestly
conducted, to suecor the greatest pos
sible number Of people with the least
arrangement of the food supply of the
land of principal production, the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
Justice for the District.

Washington is deeply gratified at
the action yesterday of the Senate sub
committee in restoring to the District
appropriation bill the half-and-half
provision which had been stricken cut
by the House. This feeling is no less
strong because it was confidently ex-
pected that the committee would ad
here to its position taken in the past.
Every time an attempt has been made
in the House to repeal the vital prin
eiple of the organic act the District
people have placed their faith in the
Senate and have not been disappointed,
and they feel assured that there will be
no relaxation in the vigilance of that
body to prevent the injustice which
for several years has been attempted.
Acquieseence by the Senate itself in
the recommendation of its committee
is to be assumed. There is No reason
to doubt that the course pursued last
year will be followed now, the bill 60
ing to conference restored to its prop
or equitable form and the Senate in
sisting upon its enactment in those
terms. There is no more of an argu
ment for the repeal of the half-and
half provision now than last year. The
case stands precisely where it stood
then, and the Senate may be confident
" expected to hold firmly to the bill
as it is about to be reported, to the
point of its passage.
The hope Of the District is that in
addition to restoring the lf-and-half
clause the Senate will make adequate
provision for the many local needs
left out of the bill as it passed the
House. There is an abundance of Dis
trict money to meet these needs-on
the ffty-ffty basis established by the
organic act-both in the form of cur
rent revenues and surplus funds ac
SIMULATED in . series Of under-appro-
pfiations. The urgent necessity for
wartime eeenemy has passed, and
there is No present justification for
parsimony in providing for the main
tenance Of the District and the begin
ming Of essential permanent improve
lnents. The subcommittee act Of JUS
tice in restoring the half-snd-half pro-
vision affords ground for the expecta-
Hon that in the reshaping Of the bill
consideration viii be given to the real
requiremests Of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
The Railroads.

The Senate interstate commerce COM
mittee yesterday examined Director
General AeAdoo at some length on the
railroad question, and received from
him some interesting information. The
proposition for an extension Of gov
eminent control Of railroads five years
Is his. The President is only its in
dorser. With SO much else in hand,
Mr.. Wilson could hardly spare the time
for an individual study of so COM
plex Q problem. True, Mr.. McAdoo
also has had . good deal in hand. In
addition to directing the railroads, he
has until now been directing the Treas.
ury Departmental itself an enormous
task. But during his service as director
Of railroad transportation he has given
the subject much attention, and speaks
from information and experience &C.
q1ired in that way.
According to his declaration, Mr.
AeAdoo has an open mind as to gov
ee1Raa4 aH1esship and operation al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

You will be glad If you have Tapiex Hand
Warmer. for they are such convenient little
things Made just to At tho hand. they contain
fuel enough to give warmth for several hours.
And the little metal container has o cover of
velvet or Of khaki {reminding you that soldier
boys would like them). box holding a con-
tainer, with velvet cover and twelve fuels, costs
z5c. container with khaki cover and one
fuel is ssc. And separate fuels may be bought
at any time for zSc package. When you skate or
motor they are ono to slip into the pocket or
muff. And when your tooth or ear aches they will
readily supply the needed heat. They are ON the
Fifth floor, F street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

One of the hardest things to do. but It will
not be 60 much bother II you have = set Of
clear colonial glass-soap dish with a ceyer),
toothbrush holder, and handled mug, 30 that
things may have their proper places So many
people have been asking for these ssss that they
may not last very long. although q large ship
ment has just come. and you will find them
priced at s1.z5 set. in the Glassware Department,
Fifth floor, F street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
It Is Grapefruit Season

You will want to see the newest glass dishes
for serving a grape fruit. They are made Of
clear colonial cut glass, without foot, SO that
they arc less easily knocked over and broken
Their shape is most artistic. they can also be
used for cereals stewed fruits. ETC., and when
berries como they viii be Just the thing you
will want to use. Tho price IL 30 each, or
$3.50 the dozen. Glassware Department, Fifth
floor, F street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
Back to the Busy Days.


We've had celebration grand.
We've all said, "howdydo."
We heard the music by the band
And now tho music's through.
Once more we listen to the call
To work instead Of play.
So hang the sign up on the wall;
"This is my busy day"
We've eaten nearly everything
The market could afford.
We've called the merry choir to ming
Around the festive board.
But pleasure now we must resign,
While Duty holds her sway.
So on the wall hang up the sign,
This b mx ~ 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Instead Of helping to make the world
afe for democracy, the bolsheviki
have tried to make the world unsafe
for everybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

The cold wave was trife late in as
serting itself, but no one was sincerely
hopeful of escaping it. Like politics,
winter never adjourns completely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Public information as to the real
activities of some Of the visitors to
Europe is limited to announcements
of departure and arrival.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Secretary Daniels contemplates the
idea Of a great big Navy with the
earnestness Of man who believes in
making criticism as constructive as pos
sible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

There is a disposition to regulate
street railway charges on the theory
that the demand for standing room
being greater than the supply the ex-
pense should increase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

1t is confidently expected that the
close of the peace conference will be
distinguished by as much amicable en-
thusiasm as it's opening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Berlin is described as having cele-
brated the New Year with the popping
Of corks. It is to be assumed that the
corks were those Of beer and not of
champagne bottles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Count Wilhelm is reported to be i'll.
He can 60 to any hospital he chooses
without fear that guns will be trained
on it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Clemenceau intimates that there are
some differences Of opinion to be ad-
justed. That is what the conference
is for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Germany's new leaf figures high in
importance in the list of resolutions
for 1919.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
A Colonial Glass Sugar and
Cream Set

In an entirely design, with q cover for
the sugar bowl-which you seldom And in 50
small sized bowl Colonial glass 10 % serviceabie
and 30 easily kept clean that many housewives
arc nlling out complete table services Of II. and
they will like this very new set, priced 1t
TO set. on tho Fifth Floor; street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Count Wilhelm continues to live in
sufficient luxury to place him under
suspicion Of having been proRteer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
Joy of Contest.

"Does your wife want to votef"
"I don't know" replied Mr.. Meekton.
sometimes I believe she has enjoyed
fighting for the ballot moro than she
will ever enjoy casting it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Mr.. McAdoo is a man who retains
influence in the selection Of
successors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Lloyd George has managed to keep
his eyes on world war without los-
ing sight Of his constituency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

1t is now generally admitted by stu
dents of the surreptitious that boot
logging is worse than pussy-footing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

In telling certain Prussians where to
go Mr.. Hoover spoke as if they might
be looking for fuel rather than food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Paderewski is meeting with even
create. ovations as q patriot than as
q pianist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
Intellectual Suspense.

Intellectual Suspense.
"What do you understand by the
term freedom Of the seas'p
"I haven't tried to understand it,
answered Senator Sorghum. ut would
be shame to spoil highly interest
ing discussion by explaining it Of
hand"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
FarereII Appearances.

John Barleycorn is no great shakes
For music, we've heard tell;
Yet like q tenor sweet he makes
A lingering farewell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
SHOOTING STARS.
By rHrLANpER JOHNSON.
Quotations.

Quotations.
"Do you approve Of quotations in
speeehesp
Decidedly. Most speeches would be
improved by introducing more quota
tons and leaving out all the original
material"
George Washin't'n," said Uncle
Eben, "was man Of few words. ANY
man dat's keerful not to tell lie has
to be-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
The January
Sale of
Undermuslins
Continues

A Glance at the Attractions in French
and Philippine Garments. Every one
entirely handmade and hand embroidered
Philippine Gowns, fine nansook, artistic
with hand embroidered scalloped edges. Spe-
cial at SOS.
terial, kinono style, with low round, or V
neck; dantily and finely scalloped at the neck
and sleeves, with hand-embroidered eyelets,
and many exquisite with sprays or other
hand-worked motifs. Special at SOS to $500.
French and Philippine Envelope chemise.
daintest garments with their borders hand
scalloped in Grecian other distinctive de-
signs and further elaborated with solid and
: eyelet patterns worked by hand. A corset
cover model; special at SIS. A camisole
style with scalloped shoulder strap; special
at $3.50. Others with corset cover or camisole
tops, or loosc-itting model special at $3.50
to $675
French and Philippine Long White Skirts,
of either cambria nansook, ranging from
hand Embroidered scalloped fnishings to those
Some also combined with fine laces. Special
at $3.50 to $3.50.
Trousseau Set. consisting of gown, chemise.
material; beautiful embroidered designs COM
bincd with lace. Special at $500.
Also-many attractions in undergarments of
domestic manufacture, especially purchased
for this sale event, including groupings of
chemise, gowns, petticoats, drawers and
corset covers, as low as CSC for many de-
srable garments selection at Sl-3S, and
various others.
Third door. r. street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
An Australian Plaid
Blanket
That Is Specially Priced

Cotton, but good imitation
of wool in warmth and weight,
showing the prettiest gray
block design, with dainty over
stripes in pink, blue, yellow
or other cheerful tone, on a
ground work of white; neatly
overstitched in color. Size
66xS0.
Price, $500 Pair
Second floor, Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
For Coolest Days
and Nights
Those Original Surplice
Spencers

That scarfike cross in the
front, the ends going half or
all way around the waist, be-
fore they are fastened-in
gray green, salmon, pink,
rose, or one of the new
heather colorings; also white.
Styles fastening in the back;
at $3.50; others at $500.
Sleeveless Spencers, white,
gray, or black, at Sis.
Snugglers, cleverly designed
in white with blue or pink
ornamental borders and trim
mings, at $3.50 to $3.50.
Liberty Section, Second floor, Eleventh 6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04
When the Furnace
Goes on Strike


AS even the best of furnaces
sometimes do on cold days
you may have need of heater
that will give instant service.
Electric Heaters, in two styles,
that throw the heat across the
room or upward, according as
adjusted, may be had for $3.50
and $3.50.
The Celebrated "Neyy Irontons
Gas Heater, scientific, clean,
odorless, modelled after the Bum
sen burner that mixes gas with
air, for greater economy of fuel
and quicker heating results; in
style suggesting an open fire.
place, at $3.50 to $1O.75.
Gas Radiators, four to six
column, decorative aluminium
tops, according to size, S40O to
1878.
GAS Cylindrical Heaters, $2.25
to $4.2J.
Other Gas Heaters. including
open fireplace styles. $3.50 to
$1O.75.
Independent of Gas or
Electricity
An Oil Heater will quickly
raise the temperature of your
room, and the latest improved
ones are odorless, smokeless
and economical of oil-such as
the Perfection" Oil Heater
at S975, blue ename1ed ex-
terror; and $3.50 and $S.50 in
black.
Fifth floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

Too many others to describe-many more
tailored models, and dressier shapes, rich in
floral or ribbon trimmings, at similar
moderate pricings.
Fourth soer Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-04

AT Prices Much Less Than Usual
Dresses
Satin Crepe with eolIarless round neck, and side
waist and skirt Beautifully draped skirt s62so
Georgette, made with tunc opening psnsllike in
fitting deep cuffs finished with small buttons; $3.50.
Georgette with tunc skirt basded and hung over
A Silk Poplin, made in the popular chemse style,
and depending s nTe upon s2noa rows OF buttons with
Suits
Fine quality treoti"e plan-tailored STYLE bound
Broad vale eheviot, beed model with convertible
collar; satin lined coat $3.50.
French SERGE beautifully tailored, belted model,
a Bolivia Suit s coat cut on m0dish lines
Hudson seal collar so4so.
Velour Suit cut on long graceful lines finished with
C
Coats
throughout finished with Hudson seal storm collar
deep ot collar Of skunk $3.50
Velour Coat cut to give exceptionally graceful full
Third door street
Fyrs
Scarfs OF Lynx and Hudson seal, have been
greatly reduced, prices now ranging from
$3.50 up
Muffs to match are priced from $l9.75 to $500
for those of Hudson SEAL and $500 to $500
for Lynx.
An extremely handsome Lynx Coatee, that
can also be cape Preaching quite to
the waist lne), has been reduced to $l25.OO.
Hudson Seal Coats, in various lengths with
self collars of Lynx Skunk, have been
materially reduced
Center.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-11
8ENrNiNG ION Hkit.tS
Nssp ar ths Town ana vEilazs Ts<
Strictly for Rusy RsaaseY

Miss May Dockum of Depot street
is visiting relatives in Poultney and
Fair Haven.
Boys and girls school shoes prices
the lowest at the New York stores
shoe dept. Adv.
Wanted-Laborers and woodwork
ers at the II. 7. Cushman Mfg. Co.,
North Bennington.
Miss Elizabeth Nolan of Jefferson
street is spending few days with
friends in Hoosick Falls.
Miss Louise VonOw of School
street began work this week as clerk
in the Woolworth store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cummings of
County street are entertaining Miss
Jane Clemens of Philadelphia.
Mrs. Julia Fitzgerald is entertain
ing Mrs. Alice Gunshannon and Mrs.
H. A. Brack and little daughter Evelyn
of Boston.
Mrs. H. H. Warren, Mrs. Douglas
Macintosh and Mrs. James Burke
were at Roaring Branch camp IN Ar
lington Wednesday
Mrs. John H. Ineson has returned
from Winooski where she accompanied
her son Charles, who has entered ST
Michaels college.
David Shimlintzky who has been
confined to the house several days by
illness, is much improved and was
able to be up for while today.
Miss Elizabeth Goodall delightfully."-
entertained a dozen friends at her
home on Main street Wednesday eve
ming. Dancing was enjoyed and light
refreshments were served.
Are you good at guessing? If every
thousand people who see 1.-THE Wom-
an Under Oath" less than ten guess
how Florence Reed solves it's grip
ping dilemma. Harte Theatre today
ADV.
Miss Jennie Gone returned Wednes-
day from a visit of two weeks with
relatives in Boston and Cambridge,
Mass. While in Boston, Miss Cone at
tended the fall and winter millinery
openings.
Miss Gertrude Mcguire of Stafford
street and guests, Mr.. ana Mrs. W.
]. Hearn of Brooklyn, who have been
camping in Woodford for two weeks,
have returned. Mr. and Mrs. Hearn
left the first of the week for their
home in Brooklyn.
Rev. T. Hanley and Rev. C. Warren
missionary priests, are holding ser
vices fer two weeks at the St Francis
de Sales church. The mission for
women and children began on Monday
and services next week will be for the
men of the parish.
The senior class of the high school
held meeting the first of the week
to elect officers for the school year
They are as follows: President. Mason
Kinney, reelected; vice president, Mis-
Alice Murray; secretary, Miss Helen
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-11
rhomas; treasurer. FIoyd walker.

Thomas; treasurer, Floyd Walker.
Mrs. A. S. Carpenter and Mrs. w. S
Carpenter and son Billy. who have
been spending the summer in Wood
ford, will return Friday to their hom
on Main street Mrs. Warwick Car
penter and son will move on Monday
to Albany where Mr.. Carpenter is
located as secretary to the New York
state conservation commission.
The Woman Under Oath tells in
tensely graphic fashion the remark
able experiences of the first woman
juror in New York city, and depicts
with fascinating viyidness the course
OF capital trial the result of which
depends entirely on the strength OF
mind of lone woman juror holding
out against eleven male co-jurors
Her justification complete and I'M
questioned forms a tremendous eli
max. Harte Theatre today Adv.
"A copy Of the State Journal publish
ed at Lansing, Mich, states that DIR.
II. B. Fassett Ct Grand Ledge, Mich
and son of Mr. and Mrs. II. b.
Fasse.t of this village, has been en-
gagged as city dentist by the Lansing
board Of health at a salary of $500
a year. DR. Fassett is a graduate of
the University of Michigan in the class
of 1918 and served as dentist in the
army at Fort Olegthorpe, Ga.