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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
Senators Should Speak Out.

Mr.. Reed of Missouri is the first
senator to speak outside the Senate
chamber on the subject of the coming
Versailles conference. His remarks,
delivered in New York, were promptly
cabled to Paris, and, very properly,
were read there with as much atten-
ton as though they had been deliv
cred in his official place. The point
was that they represented his views
as senator, and would govern him
when the time came to vote as a
senator on the Versailles result.
We see thus that whatever senators
say in or out of the Senate on matters
relating to the peace conference is of
value sufficient to insure its transmits
sion abroad.
And this leads to suggestion. Why
should not the Senate thus poll itself,
so to say, for the information of the
conference There is time enough.
In thirty days many senators could
record themselves in their own way.
For a period, Versailles viii hold the
center of the stage. The eyes of the
world viii be turned there. Every
thing said, or proposed, or done there
will be of world wide interest. The
result of the conference win, it is
hoped, be of service to the world.
But, for all that, Versailles will not
be the whole show The capital of the
United States will for the same period
be place of great consequence. Only
a part of the treaty making power of
this government will be exercised by
the President at Versailles. The other
part resides in the Senate, and will be
exercised here. So that the views Of
senator's as to what should be done by
the conference to promote and pre-
serve the best interests of all peoples
should be frankly expressed in time
to influence, if possible, the confer
|ence's deliberations.
And by speaking now senator's will
also serve their own constituents. The
American public is long ON curiosity
and short ON information respecting
the situation created by the war and
what should be done about it. The
President left home without taking the
country into his confidence about how
he would present the country's case at
Versailles. Hence, senators, who are
to review the Presidents performance,
should feel, and indulge, strong i'm
pulse to speak out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
China and Pottery

1 Imported Decorated Bedside Set, was
$500: now $3.50.
IS Oatmeal Dishes. in black and white
striped patterns: were zoe; now 10c each
l Art Pottery Fruit Flower Dish, was
$500: now Sl.OO.
Limoges China Service Plates. handsome
designs: were $500 each; now $1.OO each.
! Large Size Jardiniere, beautifully deco
rated handles; was $3.50: now $1.5O.
SO White and Gold Porcelain Soup Plates.
neat designs; were 10c each: now &c each.
80 English China Bread and Butter Plates.
neat designs; were csc each; now Toe each.
1 Black and White Pottery Fern Dish,
was $3.50: now 25c.
1 Decorated Jardiniere. was $t25; now
S1.OO.
/ Matt Green Jardiniere, slightly imper-
feet; was $3.50; now Soc.
Japanese Vases. neat patterns; were
$500 each; now S1.25 each.
Decorated Platter. medium size; imper-
feet; was $3.50: now 2Sc.
Art Pottery Fruit Bowl, slightly imper-
feet: was $3.50; now $50.
Haviland China Platter artistic pattern;
was $3.50; now e25O.
Fifth door, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
Important Reductions on
Furnishings for Men

Mems Soft Felt Hats, fat or roll brims,
dark green and tan; sizes 6N and Z; were
sos; now $100.
% pairs of Mems Tan Cape Walking
Gloves, heavy outseams; sizes IN, 8A and
81 were $3.50; now S1.35.
q pieces Mems Fine Silk and Wool Under
wear, medium weight, in natural gray, I'M
shrinkabie; shirts, size Is; drawers, sizes
IS, SO, 40 and a.; were $3.75; now $3.50.
So pieces Mems Winter-weight Natural
Gray Wool Underwear, unshrinkable; a
splendid weight and quality; shirts, sizes
So, 10 and AZ; drawers, sizes 81 Sc and So;
were $500; now $500.
AZ Mems Muslin Night Shirts. V-neek
style; slightly soiled from handling; sizes
1o, II and 10; were $3.50; now s1.65.
"a Mems Night Shirts, V-neck style;
slightly soled; sizes IS, Is and 10; were
$500; now Sl.35.
80 Mems Mercerized Cotton Pajamas,
plain colors. medium and large sizes; were
$500 and $3.50; now Sis.
10 Suits of Mems Madras Pajamas, white
and striped designs, medium and large sizes;
were $500 and $3.50; now $3.50.
Main floor, street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
The Potsdam Conference.

Carl Kautsky, who is preparing a
German "white book" dealing with the
origin of the war, states that all the
of the former German
Emperor that was kept at Potsdam
has been burned, as well MS a number
of documents dealing with internal
questions. Nevertheless, the white
book-which should be published in
some other color-will contain all the
diplomatic documents bearing on the
war from the crime at Serajevo to the
invasion of Belgium. The loss of the
kaiser's personal correspondence is to
be greatly regretted He was a ready
letter writer and received notes from
all parts of the world A compilation
of his private correspondence would
make "white book" of the most in
tense interest and the greatest value.
Kautsky is also quoted as saying that
the report of German crown coun-
ell held at Potsdam on the 9Th of July,
1914, was incorrect, but that the kai-
ser had a conference" on that day
with a small number of prominent
Germans" at which it was decided to
support Austria in her demands on
Serbia. This is doubtless only mat
ter of terms, whether the meeting was
q conference or a crown council.
Ambassador Morgenthau in his story of
the happenings at Constantinople while
he was ambassador there tells how
Baron Wangenheim, the German am
bassador, told him that he had been
summoned to Berlin for the Potsdam
meeting of July 5; that the kaiser pre-
sided and nearly all the important
ambassadors attended. Though Wan
genheim in his frank disclosure to Mr..
Morgenthau used no names in describ-
ing the attendants at the conference,
he specifically said that among them
were the heads Of the general staff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
and Of the navy and also the great
bankers, railroad directors and cap
tains Of German industry

and of the navy and also the great
bankers, railroad directors and cap
tains Of German industry.
Other witnesses than Wangenheim,
as reported by Mr.. Morgenthau, have
confirmed the presence at the Potsdam
meeting of the German capitalists, who,
when they were asked if they were
ready for war, declared that they must
have two weeks to sell their foreign
securities and to make loans. Accord
ing to Wangenheim it was thereupon
decided to give the bankers time to re-
adjust their finances and then, as Mr..
Morgenthau says, the several mem
bers went qlietly back to their work
or started on vacations. "The kaiser
went to Norway on his yacht, Beth
mann Hollweg left for rest, and
Wangenheim returned to CONSTANT
nople."
During those two weeks German
held securities were thrown on the
market. There was sensational drop
in the stock exchanges of London,
Paris and New York that at the time
was inexplicable. 1t was simply Ger
many iquidating for war.
Crown council or conference, the
Potsdam meeting rendered the de-
cision that flung the world into con
flict. The kaiser was present and di-
reeted the proceedings. and he went to
Norway with full knowledge of the
program, that there was to be period
of at least a fortnight of calm-the
interval was actually seventeen days
followed by an ultimatum to Serbia
that everybody at the Potsdam meet
ing understood as the first step of the
campaign for world dominion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
A Voice in the Wilderness.

An article has just been printed
which states that the German people
have accepted the "oficial lie" about
Germany being attacked and forced
to fight for sef-defense; that they do
not understand the account being
made against them on the score of fifty
enc months of brutal rule in Belgium in
which every rule of humanity was bro
ken, the devastation of northern France,
air raids against all law, the sink
ing Of passenger and hospital ships,
secret agreements with the Irish and
Flemish peoples, the smuggling of ex-
plosives, bacilli and incendiary instru
ments into neutral countries and
Everywhere bribery, fraud and de-
eeit"; that they do not realize the
situation they have to face; that the
revolution is fraud.
Who writes this article7 An Ameri-
can, an Englshman, an Italian, a
Trenchman, q Belgian' No, Ger
man, Macmillan Harden, virtually the
only German who has had the courage
and the capacity to tell the truth
throughout the war, and today the only
one who stands forth and tells it at
the present crisis in German affairs.
VIII he be heededs 1t is to be
doubted. There is no sign that the
German people realize any of the
truths Harden sets forth. They are
busy with politics, trying to set up
government without any manifestation
of remorse for the crimes committed
by their former leaders and by them
in blind obedience to those leaders.
At Berlin rivals for leadership are
maneuvering, groups are forming I'M
der varying socialistie designations,
but there is no real revulsion of feel
ing against those who have made a
wreck of Germany and caused her
name to be a stencil in the nostrils of
the world. The soldiers returning from
the front are eheered as heroes, though
their hands are caked with the blood
of innocent women and children. Not
one Of the groups scheming for ad
vantage at the capital has declared re-
pudiation Of the war, not one has ex-
pressed horror at the violation of
treaties.
If the war had been won by Ger
many everything done in prosecuting
r would have been hailed with ap-
prevail. Now that the war has been
list the chief thought Of the people
- for food, to be obtained, if possible,
from the allies, and for revenge upon
the profit-making classes who have ex-
pleited them in the past.
II Harden is spared to continue to
preach the truth in Germany he may
gain a hearing there. But his is
hard task, and he doubtless knows it.
His very words Of admonition are elo-
qnent of his despair Of anything like
q real arousal of conscience on the
part of the German public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
The Naval Program.

The Secretary of the Navy yesterday
continued his observations on naval
matters before the House naval COM
mittee. He wants two fleets, one for
the Atlantic and one for the Pacific.
This is taken from press report:
"Mr. Daniels did not indicate to the
committee how many ships will be in
each feet. It is assumed, however.
that there will be an equal distribu-
ton of the capital ships, most of which
heretofore have been kept on the At
lantic coast. During joint maneuvers
the combined fleet will visit each coast
20 as to give the people on the Atlantic
and Pacific seaboards an opportunity
to see the full naval force"
We shall probably hear now from
the opponents of the present naval
: program the charge that this is in
tended to put Japan on notice; that
We have one eye peeled for her and
: the other for England, and are prepar-
ing for antagonists worthy of our steel.
As matter of fact, this program
is not new. It has not grown out of
the war. For some years advocates
of An adequate Navy have been point
ing out our neglect of the Pacific,
where our interests have greatly in
creased with the acquisition of Ha-
wall and the Philippines. We have
had but little strength in an ocean
where We have needed great deal.
It is time to supply the deficiency
the very time. The naval equipments
and needs Of all nations are under dis
sussion. A comparison Of our own
with others is in order. and it shows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
The Calendar.


Another calendar procure,
And hang it ON the wall,
But briefly will its days endure,
It's leaves begin to fall.
The New Year tidings glad are told,
The holidays are through
The earth turns over once. Behold
It's January 81
Wen toss away the leaves Of care,
With some Of gentle cheer;
And day by day we will prepare
To greet another year.
A year with duties Of its OWL
Each leaf that drops away
Shall to humanity make known
A drawer, better day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

The boys who are waiting to come
home are entitled to hope that they
viii not be required to spend another
Christmas on foreign territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
Housefurnishings

1 Tin Dish Pan. was $1-45; now 75c.
1 White Enamel Dish Pan, was $40;
now $1.25.
White Bread Box, was $500: now $1.25.
White Bleaching Case (damaged), was
$780, now $3.50.
Garbage Can, was $1.S5: now 500.
Galvanized Pals. were soc each; now
doc each.
! Waste Basket, was 800; now 35c.
Waste Basket, was S100; soc.
White Baking Pan, was $1.50; now $1.O0.
1White Baking Pan. $1.65; now 500.
Step Ladder Chair, was $2.58; now $3.50.
Gray Enamel Preserving Keule. was
$780, now soc.
Hotakold Carafe, were $7.25 each; now
$500 each.
Nickel Hotakold Set, was $14.50; now
$1,000.
Nickel Hotakold Set, was $685. now
1925.
Copper Tray, was $500: now s1.25.
Bread Trays, were $3.25; now $3.50 each.
Fifth floor, Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
A Mood for Retribution.

"What is your reason for favoring
prohibition so stronglys"
"WeH," replied Uncle Bill Bottle
top, off it's goin' to be, it's goin' to be.
And I know some of these chaps that
are advocatin' it who will suffer from
a thirst more than I will, which'Il serve
'em right"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

The Greatest Value Demonstrations in
This Clearance of Fine Overcoats
Now that restrictions selling removed, we can
greet the boys back from camp, well the army of
civilians who kept the wartime machinery going home
with the greatest value demonstrations since before the
We suggest prompt selection for it will take those
leaving off khaki long to avail themselves of this oppor-
tunty.
The Big Attraction Overcoats
The Finest in Our Mems Clothes Store
Reduced to $2375, $36.75, $46.75 and SEATS
These prices for distinctive of the
alive the pronounced and inbeteen styes-Ches-
tereld listers and Box mode-variously designed for
the young man, the elderly and in between
The selection of materials is good one-developed in
oxford grays browns blues plain black fashionable
novelty fabrics. Many full silk lined; others with silk
yokes and sleeves. Some of finest winter models
the lot.
Also the following:
80 Young Mems First Long Touser Suits popular fancy
mixtures odds and ends of winter display sizes 81 3
and S. Reduced to S1z75
Tan Rancoa trench style models, that have become
duced to $500 each.
floor Tenh street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

'Do your children believe in Santa
Clausp
"They did week ago. As time
passes they grow n-comnittal."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

England's royal table service is so
expensive that it. is doubtless neces-
sary to have numerous plain clothes
men at hand to keep an eye on the
dishwashers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
Intellectual RIuHnp.

Intellectual Bluffing.
"Bliggins is in trouble again."
"How2"
"He thought it was audaciously
smart to refer to himself as a social
list. Now some of the bolsheviki are
looking him up and insisting on call
ing him brother"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

Most of the imported wines were
consumed on New Year eve. Many
who used to regard domestic cham
pagnes superciliously are now vastly
more patriotic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
The Old and New Year.

Just now a rosy youth we scan
How soon his youth is pasti
indeed, I never knew a man
Whose whiskers grew so fast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

. President Wilson's tribute to Chris
fopher Columbus is a reminder of the
enormous influence the discovery of
America finally exerted in checking
Hun atrocities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

At a distance the ex-kaiser looks a
little like man who has decided to
retire as far as possible from public
observation until scandal blows over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

The bolsheviki are demonstrating
how much easier it is to destroy govern
ments than to make one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

Prussians mention "an undefeated
army" but at least refrain from try
ing to revive the term strategic re-
treat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

If the Armenians perfect an organi-
cation many an old Turkish official
will be more apprehensive than ever
about his future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

This is the first January in several
years that has not heard some men,
ton of spring drive in contempla-
ton by Hindenburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

The influenza epidemic has been
checked, but not to an extent that war
rants reckless Indifference to its pos
sibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

The "hard winter" prophets may find
encouragement now and then in the
weather predictions, if not in actual
conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

Up to the present moment almost
anybody is free to have his own ideas
as to what league of nations ought
precisely to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Year From Now.

ear From NOW.
1T wish I had kept diary for the
year 1918"
"And no doubt you are going to wish
the same thing for 1919"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
Clearance Sale of
Khaki olored Sweaters
nj Half pr;eA

AT x10lx EI1CS
Mems Regulation All-Wool Army
Sweaters, good, heavy, warm garments,
in sizes So. 80 and 40; were 5000; now
$3.50.
Mems Shakerknit All-Wool Pull
Overs, khaki color, in sizes sc, 20, 40
and a were $3.50; now SIS.
Important Price Reductions on
Other Sweaters
Mems Cotton and Worsted Mixed Sweat
ers, coat style, in oxford gray, with two
pockets; were $3.25 and $3.50: now $z5y.
Mems Worsted Sweaters and Pull.Overs,
in navy blue or oxford gray; were 500;
now $3A5.
Mems Wool Sweaters, coat style, with
pockets; some with roll collars; In oxford
gray; were $780, 800 and $50; now tS.ea
Mems Extra Heavy Paft-Wool Sweaters,
with big double collars, two pockets, in ok
ford gray, navy blue and maroon; were
500; now $3.50.
Mems Fine Atwood Heavy Sweaters
coat style with big roll collar and two pock-
cts; In cardinal and maroon; were $lZ00;
now $1o!oo.
Mems Extra Fine Heavy Brushed Wool
Sweaters, having tapped seams, hand finished
cuffs and large roll collars; in heathef
shade and green; especially desired foS the
golf course; were $500; now $lzSA
Maia Door. street. z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

A few anarchists have no respect
whatever for Philadelphia's reputation
as the City of Brotherly Love.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
Clearance Of
Fine Panels, Curtains and
Draperies Il

Fine Silk Damask, the neatest novelty and
conventional striped designs, in fine quality elk
fabric, very appropriate for upholsterng as WI q
for draping. Was $500 yard. Reduced to $k7x
Fine Lace Window Panels, plain wolfe back
ground with exquisite insertions and edgings Of
cluny lace, and some showing delightful cornbi-
nation with squares of dainty linen Reductions
noted as follows:
At $500 Panels That Were $3.50
At $3.50. Panels That We're $3.50
At $14O0 Panels That Were $3.50
At $500. Panels That Were 5000
At $780, Panels That Were $3.50
At $780, Panels That Were $500
At $780, Panels That Were $3.50
Fine Handmade Curtains. cleveriy inserted with
handmade motifs of flet, Bruges, Quny or other
exquisite lace designs, with edgings to match or
contrast. Lengths 2H and yards. At 1875 re-
duction in price $34.5o, $zIso, $50, $3.50 and
$6S.75 pair.
Fifth
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In the Boys Department
A Clearance of Broken Lots Of Boys Overcoats

III IIle Dogs AC1oA l41ACA1I
Clearance of Broken Lots of Boys Overcoat.
Quantity ..... 6 10 II s : 8 6 -
In the above sizes are very desirable garments,
made of serviceabe fabrics in medium and dark
shades full or half belted models; buttonedto-the
neck and convertible collar styles every one
taken from regular stock.
For Clearance:
Reduced to SITS Each
Hats for Boys
From to 8 Year.
Popular shapes of fine quality plush and velvet,
in plain black, navy, brown and green; also few
novelty combinations-some worn by small girls;
formerly priced $2.5o to $500 There are just
forty-eght in the lot.
For Clearance: Reduced to $1.OO Each
Boys Wash Suits
In Size. to 10 Years
during Christmas week; becoming Junior Norfolk
and sailor boy models formerly priced at $2.25 to
$3o5.
For Clearance: Reduced to $1.65 Each
Boys Cotton Night Shirts
Broken sizes in slightly soied garments from
our own stock, formerly priced at $Ioo. For the
clearance sale, reduced to Csc each.
Fourth oor.r enthst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02

Friday Special in
Women's Combination Suits
Twenty dozen Swiss Ribbed Cotton
Suits, in ankle or knee lengths; reduced
to 500 for regular sizes. and $zzS for
extra sizes.
Women's Plain Merino Vests
and Pants
A small but very desirable lot, offered se
greatly reduced prices.
First floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
Pride Laundry Soap
&c Cake, or Csc Dozen

A new shipment of Pride Laundry Soap,
unexcelied in quality for laundry purposes
will enable our customers to guard against
further advance in prices by providing
quantity now.
Fifth floor, Center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
Remnants of Cotton Dress Goods

In Lengths from TX % "a Yard
Including some of the seasons most origiaai pat.
terms and preferred materials:
Reduced to . yard 81-inch ginghams that
Reduced yard. so-inch japanese crepe vaa
Soc.
Reduced to go yard. ss-neh plain printed
that Soc.
Reduced yard. so-nch printed ssrpsntaas
crepes that 40c.
Reduced to gard, ss.inch percales SEC
Reduced to yard. outing nannels that were 4ee.
Aoor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
A Grouping of Lingeri,
Blouses

Too many prices and styles to note
individually, but we assure you that
every one is offered at greatly re-
duced price. There is a choice of sizes
as well as models, most of them soiled
from handling during the holiday sea-
SON.
Third floor, G street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-02
Friday Special IN
Women's Silk Hose
81 S Pair

Twenty dozen pairs purchased espe-
cially for this Friday offering, in black,
white and colors; slightly irregular in
weave, seconds of $2.oo and $25o
quality.
First floor, G street.
New Britain herald., 1919-07-18
SOLDIER VICTIMS
 GET THEIR REVENGE
Men Brutally Beaten By Officer in France Turn on Him in
 New York.

Washington, July 18.---Army off, cers composing the collrt-martial that tried Lieut.. 'Hardboiled" Smith and Lieut.. Mason, formerly in charge of American military prisoners in France where soldiers are alleged to have been beaten mercilessly, will be called before a special house war in vestigating committee in a few days to explain the sentences they imposed, according to Representative Dallinger, republican, Massa chusetts.
 Other witnesses to be called at that time M. Dallinger declared in a pre- pared statement Twill testify that the trial of these two men was a joke.' Both Smith and Mason were given sentences of dishonorab blc discharge, the statement asserted, despite testi- mony of their brutality.
 'Hardboiled' Smith arrived at Fort Jay, N. Y, the other day" Dallinger declared, land was almost at once seen by some of his victims there serving sentence. He was recognized by them and before the guards ar rived he was beaten to a pulp and I believe he is now in the hospital re- covering from a punishment meted out to him by those very men whom he had himself tortured"