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Evening star., 1919-05-03
Fighting the Smallpox.

Discovery of smallpox among the
school children of Washington leads
naturally to some apprehension lest
numbers Of the little folks may have
been exposed to the disease and: may
later develop it. Every possible meas
ure has been adopted, however, to
check the outbreak and to lessen the
chances Of its spread. The disease it.
self is not nearly as alarming as for.
merly. It is easily treated, with q
high percentage Of cure, and with small
chances Of Disagreement. There is no
reason whatever for grave alarm, even
though other cases may develop. The
centers Of infection are being iden-
tilted, and a few days will doubtless
sufficiently disclose them to insure
that they are circumscribed and by
systematic work fought to an early
finish. Conditions are much better in
these times than in the past for the
prompt checking Of an epidemic dis
ease with known bacterial origin and
means Of communication.
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tional convention is called to order.
He will perform that service, and then
hand the gavel to the man chosen as
temporary chairman Of the conven-
ton. With that, his committee chair
manship ends. The new national com
mittee, which will be selected at that
time, will name its chairman, and the
presidential nominee, as is the custom,
will name the campaign manager.
It may be that Mr.. Hays will receive
both honors. It is likely to be, in
decd, if he continues to grow in the
estimation Of the republican leaders.
They will reason that so competent
a man should be kept in commission,
and direct him to continue in charge
If such proves to be the case, Mr..
Hays will have his hands full. Next
years campaign is certain to be a
hummer. Both sides will exert them
selves to the utmost. Both will ell
counter new propositions, and be
obliged to employ the latest eampa gn
devices. The manager of neither side
will have moment to spare for any
thing that does not bear directly on
the duties Of his place.
1t is easy to believe that if Mr.. Hays
conducts his party's presidential cam
paign next year. and his party wins. he
will have large credit with the powers
thus brought in, and an office of ma
tional grade and consequence be his
reward He is young. and men asp:r-
ing to political leadership now have in
these new times much to promise them
selves in the way Of preferment as re-
ward for capacity we'll and success
fully demonstrated.
Evening star., 1919-05-03
The Park Ferry.

1t is announced that in few weeks
a ferry service will be established
across the Washington channel to give
direct communication between the city
and the East Potomac Park. This will
be q great convenience to the public
desiring to visit the reservation be-
low the bridges. At present it is i'm
possible to get to the lower part Of
the east park from the northern sec
ton save afoot or in a vehicle, and
large numbers Of persons are thus pre-
vented from visiting it. With the ferry
in operation as a public conveyance
thousands can reach the park easily
who are now deferred from doing so.
Had it not been for war conditions this
service would have been installed some
time ago. It will be in operation in
time for the summer season, and will
afford great pleasure and refreshment
to large numbers Of people.
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Chairman Hays and Next Year.

Chairman Hays Of the republican ma
tional committee is mentioned for the
governorship of Indiana. The race
takes place next year. He is assured
by his friends that acceptance Of the
nomination would not require him to
make a canvass; that he could give his
whole time to conducting his party's
presidential campaign and yet be Ger
tain of election. His reply is not a
declination, but only that his sole
thought now is Of the duties of his
present Office.
Mr.. Hays was very popular at home
before being called to national respon-
sibilities. He had managed his party's
affairs there so as to iron out all fac
tion troubles, and give the republicans
osy supremacy in the state again.
This popularity has, of course, been
increased by his success in national
affairs. His home friends were cs.
pecially pleased in November when
the choice of a republican Congress
was announced, and pointed to it as
evidence that Mr.. Hays was making
good in his new and larger field Of ac-
tivity.
Mr.. Hays present commission, so to
say, runs until the next republican ma
Evening star., 1919-05-03
War Department Paw.

In connection with the statement re-
garding reductions in the force Of the
War Department due to the failure of
appropriations, it is noted that at the
time of the signing of the armistiee
the department civil personnel reached
a total of about 1900. This was ap-
proximately half as many people as
were employed by the entire govern
ment in Washington five years ago
This fact illustrates most clearly the
extraordinary enlargement of the gov
ernment bureaus in consequence Of the
outbreak Of war in Europe and particu-
larly our participation.
This War Department force is now
being steadily reduced. Already about
1900 employees have been dismissed,
and further reductions are now nee
essary, inasmuch as the appropriation
for additional employees has been low
cred to $4,000,O0o instead of about $12,-
100000.
A proposal is under consideration to
readjust the salaries of one of the bu-
rcaus of the War Department on the
basis of the amount and character Of
the work performed. Under this plan,
it is stated, the pay Of many of the
older clerks, members Of the perma-
nent force, will be reduced, while 9th
ers, newcomers, most Of them with
out dependents, will receive promo
tions. Fortunately, this matter is held
under allegiance for further considera-
ton. Meanwhile it is to be remem-
bered that a joint commission named
by Congress is at work on this very
matter Of salary classification, and the
hope is that there will be no scale re-
vision initiating against the members
of the old permanent force that is not
consistent with the general rule that
the joint commission will recommend
and Congress will probably adopt.
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losses and set all wheels to turning

losses and set all wheels to turning
again as soon as possible.
We shall seek European markets
along with other markets in extend
ing our trade; and the better they are.
the better it will be for us. Europe
for some time to come Will need many
things that we can supply. Let us try
to supply them, on good terms, and
in a way to hold business once Sc
cured.
This mission will "spy out the land"
Later, commercial travellers will ap-
pear on the scene soliciting orders.
They, too, will represent business
training, and possess the capacity to
appraise business opportunities.
Our trade aims are so ambitious and
comprehensive, they must be pursued
systematically and steadily if they are
to succeed. 1t is encouraging. there
fore, to see this sort OF start made, and
countenanced by the government. We
are entering field where competition
will be fierce, and our competitors
"wise" as to their own capacities and
our own.
Evening star., 1919-05-03
Trade Mission to Europe.

1t is announced that the Southern
Commercial Congress, with the ap-
proval of the Department of State and
the Department of Commerce, "is or
ganizing trade mission to European
countries" The mission will sail Au-
gust l, and visit France, Italy, Bel
gium and Great Britain. Subcommit-
tees will visit Spain, Switzerland Hol-
land and Scandinavia.
Success to the idea Composed as, of
course, the mission will be of men
trained in business and in observation
of business activities and possibilities.
it should accomplish much good, and
return home with a large stock of val.
liable information, to be applied by
the manufacturers and merchants of
America in their programs for increas-
ing Americas foreign trade.
True, Europe at present is very much
disordered in every way. Productivity
and distribution in all lines are sadly
out Of plumb. Hence, a study Of con.
ditions with view Of forecasting bust.
ness possibilities after recovery ha.
been accomplished will be difficult
Still, it is well to be in time-eveu
. little early. Europe is old, and &C,
customed to disorders-commercia po
lhical and every other kind. This ex.
perienee has made ner quick recover
ef. She is certain to recover quickly
this time. Indeed. her necessities arc
90 great, she is likely to exert herself
to make q record. She must repair
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The Senate and the Treaty.

There is wide agreement on two
points respecting the Senate's handling
of the peace treaty: % The treaty
should not be made party matter
and (2) it should not be unduly de
layed.
There seems but small, if any. war
rant for uneasiness on the first point
At the outset there were democrats fol
and democrats against, republicans fol
and republicans against, the league OF
nations as then proposed. Reasons
were publicly given for opinions held
Discussion developed suggestions as
to amending the terms of the league
with a suggestion thrown out that il
its terms were amended the league
might find more favor in senatorial
circles.
This suggestion bore fruit, and the
termsSof the league were amended, with
the result that several senators have
expressed themselves as satisfied on
that score.
Opposition, however, continues, and
other amendments are suggested. But
this opposition still shows democratic
as well as republican members. The
league of nations, therefore, has not
become party matter, and there ap-
nAorc -
As to how long the Senate will dis
cuss the treaty depends, Of course, upon
the full nature Of it. The Importance
Of the instrument is confessed. No in
ssfument of greater importance has
ever been submitted for ratification.
Il is the foremost topic of the day, and
the country wants full light on it. As
open discussion is promised, the pub
He, with the aid of the press, will be
able to note progress, or the want of it,
day by day. If discussion shows IT.
relevancy, it will be rebuked. If it
sticks to the point, it will justify it.
self, even If it becomes somewhat pro-
tracted.
The necessity for full and clear
understanding of the treaty-its terms
and obligations-is great. If the treaty
is ratified, the United States must dis
charge the full duty of a signatory.
Hence, now is the time for examina-
tion and discussion. We should know
just what it is to which we are invited
to set our hand and seal. ,.a
There should be neither haste nor
delay in business so momentous. The
conference at Paris has been lectured
on the charge Of leisureliness. It has
entered upon its sixth month. But it
has had many things to dispose of, and
in its deliberations has felt obliged to
shift ground frequently. 1t has shifted
ground on the league of nations. So
that if the Senate shall decide to ex-
anime the treaty, not in a spirit Of
partisanship or delay, but only in
that of safeguarding the country, there
need be NO fear Of impatience On the
part of the country.
Evening star., 1919-05-03
Providing the Children's Needs

No mother could buy carefully for her own
children pleasure in selecting pretty things for
them than little folks who brought here for
their clothes and needfuls.
We have found the people who make the daintest hand
little simple slips for everyday and elaborate
ones for the christening robe these found
France others found way down SOUTH where have
always prded their handwork But asked
them the very thing: ITO send their pretti
est and daintest clothes for your baby
There many many other little of all kinds
rows of little coats and the
saw every shade of pink and blue and yellow, and
some brown and all of play cohestte rompers
of all kinds of CLOTH and the tnest oveals and cunning
Bunny breeches and little made like real SOL
dier's with cap just like the Scotch soldiers
Piled high table topping cutest stands, little
hats and bonnets-some of them looking like big bundles of
lace and ribbon, with wee flowers nesting in the bows.
There all kinds of shoes white cloth and kid pink
and blue and brown
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AS QUAINT, AS OLD
"A FASHIONED NOSEGAYS

are the loveliest new trim
ming rosettes to pin on the
carriage robe when baby has
his airing. They are rather
large, and look exactly like
the lace-paper frilled bou-
quets of grandmother's day,
even to the shower of pink
and blue ribbons. Some folks
even say they are pretty
enough to pin on the girdles
of summer frocks of organ
die. They are priced at Sz.7S
in the Baby Shop, Fourth
floor, Eleventh street.
A CHAIR FOR THE MAN
"A OF THE HOUSE-one
that is his very owns this
one of heavy wicker, that has
a high, reclining back, deep,
luxurious, roomy seat, and
wide arms, one of which has
space for his papers, while
the other has a we'll for his
julep glass. $3.50 is the price
of this chair, which belongs to
a wicker set, every piece of
which has an air of distinc-
tive comfort.-Wicker Furni-
ture Department, Fifth floor,
G street.
SOME LITTLE KITCHEN
HELPS-A griddle greaser
is a convenient kitchen help
or, and it saves fingers and
grease. Sanitary, too, because
it is so easily washed. The
cost is but zsc. A hole in a
cooking utensils or a hot
water bag can be mended in a
fifty if you use "Mendet,"
| which costs but z5c. When
the time comes to seed cher
ries you'll be glad if you
have a seeder that stones
them we'll and detects all
wormy cherries and for which
you paid but l0c.-Housefur-
| nishings Department, Fifth
floor, center.
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Mexicans who habitually abuse this
country would display some slight
sense Of propriety by refraining from
using United States soil as headquar-
ters for promoting their revolutions.
Evening star., 1919-05-03

A status of affairs is expected in the
near future that will release Gen. Foch
from the necessity of standing at at.
tention.
Evening star., 1919-05-03
pOTTERY THAT LOOKS
LIKE TEAK WOOD

makes the incest kind of flower
bowls, and it is quite inexpen-
sive, for the bowls, with
hsh-shaped flower holder, cost
but zSc. OF course, there are
some larger and more expen-
sive ones, too, priced up to
$l.5o, and these larger. ones
have bouquets of the most
natural looking artificial
flowers, the kind you like to
use when natural flowers are
scarce.-Fifth floor, F street.
TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME
OF GOLF, be sure you are
wearing a dress of wool jer-
sey in that popular shade
called Kelly Green. Such a
natty one is here, with good
looks in its every line. Ton
ing down the green is a collar
and cuff trimming of beige
brushed wool. Even if you do
not play golf and never see a
country club you would enjoy
wearing so attractive a frock
as this.-Third floor, G street.
THE TASSELS THAT YOU
WANT to trim your fancy
bags, or your cape, or your
dress, or the ends of your
new sash, are here in all COL
ors and kinds of silk, and gold
and silver. Particularly love-
ly and hard to find $50 we are
told are those of mingled
colorings to match the Ro-
man striped sashes that are
so stylish. Alongside the tas-
sells there are all kinds of gilt
and silver guimpures for trim
ming bags, etc.-Upholstery
Section. Fifth floor. G street.
Evening star., 1919-05-03

Notices are still being served that
various statesmen regard the United
States Senate as representative Of the
nations expert talent in treaty-mak
ing.
Evening star., 1919-05-03

Election expenses have been reduced
to such an extent that many victory
bonds may be bought with the equiva-
lent Of sums formerly squandered in
campaign contributions.
Evening star., 1919-05-03

Those who do not care to apply
money to "luxury" taxes have the op-
portunity to make it work for both
thrift and patriotism by subscribing to
the victory loan.
Evening star., 1919-05-03

German delegates intimate that
Berlin has a plan for league Of ma
tions. It is interesting, no doubt, but
the time is growing short.
Evening star., 1919-05-03

There should be little regret on the
part of the Postmaster General in Civ
ing up the wires. He never appeared
to enjoy much personal advantage or
pleasure in their operation.
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When the manufacture Of intoxi-
cants is discontinued their sale will be
impossible and the bootlegger viii at
last have to 60 to work.
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The victory loan is an example of
the right kind Of high finance, the
kind which signifies genuine loftiness
of purpose.
Evening star., 1919-05-03

Bret Harte's old description of the
"Chinee' as a man whose willy astute-
ness made him a sure winner does not
apply to the modern oriental situation.
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The reds have never gotten so far
along in Germany as to cause any
havoc TO be remotely compared to the
destruction in France.
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And the Furniture for Baby

You'll the little drsers and wardrob and the chests
drawers with flowers of paest
gaands glass glass paneled
hangers the little garments Little chairs
them with cushions all of them
of baskets, weighing
rubber dolls and the does
toweing they would love
bathtub
and beds canopy
the breezes off, all kinds of coverets for them.
Yet although there everything that and date
the Baby delightfully."- dahioned place. and
You'll you everybody
feature that the Baby Shop right by the
Maternity Shop expeant mothers select the proper
clothing delightful be that they
getting advice about she best select
that will mean for and baby's comfort
Evening star., 1919-05-03

Having worked conditions down to
point where there are few people to
loot, the boishevists in Russia are about
ready to subside.
Evening star., 1919-05-03
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Rnthl.s. Mcronol,.

A kuthless M0nop0iiSt.
~ want my rights" shouted the So
cialist orator.
"Yes!" ventured the man who speaks
up very seldom; "but you don't want
anybody else to have any"
Evening star., 1919-05-03

The career Of Wilhelm should pro-
vide a sufficient warning for all time
to men inclined to a superman delu-
sion.
Evening star., 1919-05-03

Orlando's song book did not contain
anything about not going home till it
was over over there.
Evening star., 1919-05-03
May Days.


They used togo a-Maying
In the merry days gone by,
With smiles as brightly playing
As the sunshine in the sky.
They used to seek the bowers
Where the birds sang overhead,
And strive to scatter flowers
On the paths that mortals tread.
But now they 60 a-Maying
With a soap box and a speech,
With wild ideas straying
Through the things they claim to
teach.
To salute the season vernal
They adopt peculiar ways,
And they send machines internal
Where they used to throw bouquets
Evening star., 1919-05-03

The high cost Of explosive material
never discourages an anarchist.
Evening star., 1919-05-03
The Home ON Wheels.

The Home on WheeI0.
"How can you afford so large an
sutomobile7"
"I've got scheme for cutting down
expenses" replied Mr.. Chuggins. "1'm
going to put kitchenette and a fold
ing bed into the machine and save
rent"
"Mebbe dar is a sho'-nuff Satan"
said Uncle Eben, "an' den ag'in, mebbe
he was only invented by folks dat
wanted some one to blame fob deir
own natural meanness."
Evening star., 1919-05-03
From America
Fine Silken Undergarments

Crepe de Chine Gowns simple and more
elaborate styles; low, V, square round necks;
short sleeves or sleeveless; tailored, .others
enriched with fine lace, including styles with deep
yokes of lace and Georgette and ribbon rosebud
finishings, 5000 to $780,
Crepe de Chine and Satin Envelope Chemise,
new and attractive tailored and lace-trimmed
models in camisoe corset style, S3.75
to S675.
Crepe de Chine, Satin Georgette Camisoles,
flesh or white in plain and fancier styles; trimmed
with lace or Georgette, Sl.o0 to $500.
Crepe de Chine Boomers, flesh coiored; tailored
or lace trimmed, S3.75 to $780,
Tub Silk Boomers, flesh white; neat tailored
style, finished with hemstching, SITS.
Crepe de Chine Nightgowns
At the Special May Sale Price of $4.9s
Tailored, or attractive with fine Val lace trim
mings and including Empire models; cut with
low necks, short sleeves or sleeveless.
Crepe de Chine Envelope Chemise
At the Special May Sale Price of SITS
camisole style, tailored elaborated with wide
Val lace
Fine Embroidered Wolfe Negliges
At the Special May Sale Price of $12
New arrivals in fine embroidered voile. very be-
coming with a long roll collar trimmed with cordng
and tiny tucks beted in wide satin ribbon lined
in flesh colored silk.
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Overwork.

Overwofk.
"Money is circulating very fast" re-
marked the economist.
eyes," replied the ordinary person {;
''by the time a dollar bill gets around
to me it is so tired it can't do any
thing like the work it used to-"
Much Better Investment.
Bill Bottletop has changed his ways.
His style is vastly slicker.
Upon victory bond he pays
What once he spent for ticker.
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What lovely spot is the "New Baby Shop, now that
has been done in soft gray nts with shaded lights
comfortable long low that clearly show
the many dainty little And here and there are little
low chairs with gay coored cushions the kind that little folks
like sit n For is only babies who fitted here
but great boys girls who have had many birth
days And there need that little folks could possibly
that from the first woolen band to
dresses for the first party
Evening star., 1919-05-03

The May Sale o
Accompanies the Disp
Opportunely with woman's desire to dis
the light and graceful garments OF summer,
underthines for warmer weather and special
May Sale pricings.
From the Philippines
Handmade White Garments
New vine and leaf and floral motifs are shown
for the first time, deftly achieved by skilltul
Philippine need1eworkers and embrolderers on
backgrounds of fine white nainsook In conjunc-
ton with the May Sale of Undergarments we
offer:
New Philippine Gowns and
Envelope Chemise
At the Special May Sale Price of $2.95
Philippine Gowns-Of fine white nainsook, in
three new and attractive designs of solid and
eyelet hand embroidery; finished with hand
scalloping; and entirely hand sewn.
Philippine Envelope Chemise-Of fine white
nainsook in embroidered and scalloped
patterns to match the gowns; hand sewn
throughout.
From France
The Daintiest French Handmade
Lingerie
great variety of attractive patterns and
styles, showing decided originality in the hand
embroidered designs, and with finely hand-sewn
seams and hens. Materials fine French
nainsook and French percale, fine cambria.
In conjunction with the May Sale of Under
garments we offer:
AT Special Low Prices for the
May Sale
French Gowns May Sale prices, S4aS to SI1 ,86.
French Envelope Chemise May Sale prices,
e2.05 to $685.
to e4.96. ~-
eI1s5. ~ ~
French Open Drawers, May Sale Prices, $4.35 to
French Corset Covers. May Sale prices. sass
to 36.16.
Lingerie Department
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There cunning little food trays plates with nursery
rhymes hem the kind that real boys and girls know
there combs and brushes of ivory with painted flowers
them and big fluffy powder pus with ribbon bows and wast
cloths and towels kinds of tubs for bathing
Besides Baby Clothes, the BABY'S OWN SHOP is
wondrous place get baskets bassnets toilet clothes
hampers all of novel gifts and record books scales tubs
indeed everything that baby could possibly want Sheets
and covees with dainty coverings heartshaped
towels.
One of the speciaties of the shop making up compete
ayees any price, from the inexpensive those
elaborate the kind that sometimes home enameed
chests that have bunnies or birds all their Sides
Evening star., 1919-05-03
From the Philippines
Handmade White Garments

New vine and leaf and floral motifs are shown
for the first time, deftly achieved by skillful
Philippine needleworkers and embroiderers on
backgrounds of fine white nainsook. In conjunc-
ton with the May Sale of Undergarments we
offer: