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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

The Line Of In Story Book,
compiled by Henry L. Will
liams. A remarkable collection
OF the best stories and anec-
dotes of the great President,
many of them appearing here
for the first time in book form.
These stories, so old that today
they are almost new, appeal to
everyone who enjoys a good
yarn we'll told. Between 800
and 500 good Lincoln stories,
315 pages; durable cloth bind
ing.
The Thoroughbred, by Edith
MacVane. A gripping story of
a love venture and its triumph
ant victory. Four full page
illustrations in half tone or
sepia. 800 pages; durable cloth
binding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
Naturally, You Like to Save on
TRAVELLING GOODS

1t is the vacation season, and many are
buying travelling needs. You want to be
sure it is the right kind and here you will be-
And you can considerably besides as
these items show
F,ber-covered Steamer Trunks
81 and sc inch sizes
Reduced to $3.50 Each
F'ber-couered Dress Trunks
Cloth lined two trays; sizes SO and 40 inches
Reduced to $3.50 Each
Women Wardrobe Trunks
Fiber covered; round edges; full size
Reduced to $3.50 Each
Women IS Travelling Bags
Black Cowhide Leather leather lined three pockets
a. IS, 10 and II inch sizes
Reduced to $11.75
Steamer Trunks
FIber-covered and cloth lined
SO and 40 inch sizes.
Reduced to $16.75
Four Dor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

1t used to be the custom when two
minent statesmen met to issue re.
|ort to the effect that the occasion
las purely social and the subject of
Plities did not come up. There is nc
kehhood of any attempt to revive
hls custom IN connection with the
fte-a-te at the White House tomor.
bw morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

Lady Astor is quoted as saying that
only women can reconstruct the world
1t is a large enterprise, and possibly
the male population may contribute
in subordinate and labori-
even the humblest assist
ance should not be despised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHIIANDER JOHNSON.

Summer Confusion.
When fierce July
Has touched the sky
With superheated light,
We do our best
To take a rest
And put our cares to fight.
But all in vain
We take the train,
Arranging little larks.
No matter where
You 20, the air
Seems full of question marks.
Confusion seems
To haunt our dreams
As party lines are drawn.
New names appear,
New thoughts draw near.
The "good old times" are gone.
l cannot tell
If it were well
When ringward goes my hat
To join the clan
Demolican
Or be Repubocrat!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

Americans have been educated to a
demand for great luxury in travelling.
The importance of the freight car is
beginning to impress itself on the man
who has been in the habit of looking
on life through a Pullman car window.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
French Nove7s-Stec;a1 at Csc COPY

The Dragons of LaGuerche,
by Amedee Achard, being the
sequel to the Huguenot's Love.
A romantic story of heroic
soldiers, enemies in religion,
but friends personally. Their
exploits and quests for the two
fair women whom they loved
make an excellent tale. 28o
pages.
The Sword of a Gascon-A
story of the reign of Louis
XIV; the romantic doings of
daring lover and an accom-
plished swordsman and a gal
liant cavalier. The only avail
able English translation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

The Huguenot's Love, by
Amedee Achard; translated
from the French by Richard
Duffy. A dramatic love story
OF the religious strife which
paralyzed all Europe in the
middle of the seventeenth CEN
fury, and the Thirty Years
War. 1888 pages.
Belle Rosa romance of
the cloak and the sword, by
Amedee Achard-the only Eng
lish version of this story of
love and war. Bound in orna-
mented cloth, full gilt top; five
half-tone illustrations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

Germany has given a great deal of
thought to the science of deficiency;
and will need all she knows on the
subject to enable her to mine and de-
liver all the coal that is required of
her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

The Resolute continues to be well
considered in the betting. The pre-
liminary success Of the Upton boat is
evidently regarded only as a handicap
that can easily be overcome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
Genuine Influence,

"Does literature carry any real in
fuence at the present timei" inquired
the idealist.
'T'll say it does" replied the man
with the busy air; chat is, if you're
sure of your facts and cam present
them clearly. 1 know what I'm talk
ing about because I'm an ad writer. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

BY interviewing Mr.. Champ Clark
Col. Bryan may get some valuable ma
terial for an article on how to sur
vive political disappointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

A new political party cannot hope
to prosper, like a real estate enter
prise, through the process of subdi-
vision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

The production of gold is diminish
ing. Some legislation may yet be re-
quired to keep the gold miners on the
job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

The philanthropic desire to show
Henry Ford something to do with his
wonderful fortune frequently arises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
Where They Remain.

81 guess" remarked Cactus Joe, chat
this world of ours is about done with
kings and queens"
| "Don't be FOOLISH" protested Three
Finger Sam. "There wouldn't be any
sense to a pack of cards without EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

Gov. Cox will be welcomed to our
city and hopes to take an encore next
4th of March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
Possible Perfection.

"What is your idea of perfect gov
ernment?" asked the interviewer.
"One," replied Senator Sorghum,
(which finds a perfect population to
be governed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
American Nove1s-Sbec;;a1, Csc COPY

Daughter of the Tenements Edward w. Townsend A
story of lower New York
actuaity of pathos and tragedy by
who knows it from within nd with
The Range Dweerx by B. M. Bowers thrilling of
ranch life in Montana the old wild good
which the continent Three full
trations
Mistress etty-A story of Revolutionary Con-
necticut By Chauncy c. Hotchkiss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
SHEER WOLFE DRESSES IN
LATE SUMMER FASHIONS
For the Prosbect;ve Mother

G PECIALIZING in Maternity Apparel we verv nat
urally have selected charming array of summery
Wolfe Dresses for the prospective mother You will
find most all the fashionable coors plain figured dotted
and floral voies Made styles that slenderize the figure
and conceal the appearance.
Model illustrated at left plain navy white
effect blouse terminating full sash back: the
with outstanding plating simple and dainty at sI6Ss
Russian styles are Wei adapted to maternity
embroidered white organdy collar cuffs. sloss WINS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
Extraordinary
Book Offerings

Come just in time for those going away and
want to supply themselves with plenty of enter
tanning reading material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17
Easily Attended To

Oh. life for him is full of fun,
And sweet repose and beauty,
Who gives three cheers and thinks
he's done
His patriotic duty.
Jud Tunkins says the really success
full orator is the man who can guess
what's in the audiences mind and
then say it with his own embellish-
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

1t Has Been Impossible to Buy Such
Boudoir Slippers at 75c
in recent years, and for that reason women should
welcome this offering all the more.
Pretty Fiber Slippers
Mule style with in soft, pretty shades of tan
blue old rose navy lavender, pink and with edges
and soles bound in contrasting corduroy comfortably
lined. Special, 75c pair.
Dainty Corduroy Slippers
Bound in f-toned silk cord and finished with fluffy
silk pompom and cord edgng around sole In light blue
and wine shades sturdy fiber soes. Special 75c pair
Women Sho Section Third floor
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-17

His patriotic duty.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-04-09

There will be farmers meeting for
Paris township at tho hall at Schley
on Wednesday. April 18th, 1920. at
$50. just after the caucus, which will
be held 1t 8 o'clock. A vote on the
Nolan land tax bill will be taken. Thos.
]. Hooper. Chairman. 3.
The seat sale for my Sunshine
Lady, p" LeComte and Fleisber's brill
liant fairy=tale operetts coming to the
''Cresco'' Thursday will be held ct
Tomas Drug store starting Wednesday
morning. This engagement bids fair
Of being largely attended and holds
every promise Of being tho most de-
lightful Of the seasons musical com
edy presentations in this city.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-04-09

For Sale-Victors, rape seed. Ito
Soy beans stands next to alfalfa in
protein and . soil builder, also Clover
sseds. Timothy. and Timothy and Clover
mixed Of our own raising. Inquire
=; S3-6t e. D. Nichols Seed Co.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-04-09

Pure blood White Rock hstching eggs
for sale. See our flock 1T Orchard
Hill farm before buying eggs. Is eggs
$3.50, 50 eggs $3.50, 100 egg IS. Ten
per cent discount ct the farm. Edw.
Lybbert, Cresco, RI. 2. 33.6t
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-04-09
Enterhinnent.

The barrow school will give . bas-
ket social Friday evening, April 9th.
1920. An entertaining program wllf
be given and demonstration Of new
Columbia to be purchased from the.
proceeds. Every one welcome.
Althea v. Strawn, Teacher.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1920-04-09
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to the neighbour and friends for their
sympathy and kind assis lance during
the sickness and at the death Of our
beloved son and brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fritz
and Children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-09
HOUSING GROUP OF CITY
CLUB TO STUDY PROBL EN-
Speaker Says Sixty-Four Girls
Live in One Moderate Sized
Boarding House.

An intensive study of the housing
condition in Washington will be made
by the housing group of the City Club,
it was decided last night at a meeting
OF the group at the clubhouse on Far
ragut Square.
The seriousness of the housing
shortage was pointed out by julius
Peyser. who said that sixty-four girls
were living in a moderate sized board
ing house and that eight girls were
living in one room.
Methods of relieving the acute
Exemption Of real estate loans and
real estate improvements from taxa
tion was given detailed consideration
1.-THE recent statement that there is
no housing shortage in Washington is
said Mr.. Peyser. The
tenants ought not to be fooled in this
matter. There is a very marked
shortage OF houses, and there should
be no let-up until methods are de-
vised for relieving the situation"
The group adopted a charter setting
forth the scope of activities of the or
|ganiaztion. The group pledges itself
to encourage and stimulate better
civic conditions in the field of housing
and to cooperate with individuals,
government Departments and other
civic organizations in the furtherance
of it's ideals. Bylaws for the group
were also adopted.
H. Clifford Bangs, chairman Of the
group, presided. 49, - - 900 q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-09
URGE GIFT ACCEPTANCE,

Acceptance by the American Legion
of the $5.000.000 memorial building
offered by the Knights of Columbus
was urged by formal action of Henry
C. Spengler Post. No. IL, at its meet
ing in the Pope building Thursday
night Ben L. Fuller. adjutant Of the
post, today issued the following state.
ment:
by its action in urging the accept
ance of the generous offer of the
Knights Of Columbus to the Ameri-
can Legion to turn over to the legion
surplus war funds amounting to $5,-
000. 900 for the erection of a national
memorial building in Washington. D.
c., the Henry c. Spengler Post. No.
IL. was the first local post" Of the
American Legion to go on record ON
cially as favoring the acceptance of
this gift. It is confidently expected
that the other posts in the District
will follow the example Of the Spen-
gler Post
port at the next meeting of the post
on the question of the orsanization Of
a woman's auxiliary and the holding
of an anniversary smoker"
The membership of Lafayette Post,
No, 8, of the American Legion, unani-
mously adopted last night "a resolu-
ton urging the national officers to
accept the $5.000,000 memorial build
ing offered to the legion by the
Knights Of Columbus w. L. Wilson
presided at the meeting. which was
held in Eastern High School. Dis
trict' Department Commander James
A. Drain discussed Good Citizen
ship"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-09
.CORk'S CITY HALL
IS WRECKED BY SIX
b0MbEXPLOS|ONS
Rifle Fire Follows Early
Morning BIast-No Cas-
ualties Discovered.
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CORK, ireland. October 9.-Part Of
the city hall here was destroyed by
bombs at about O'CLOCK this morn
ing. Six explosions were heard. and
were followed by considerable rife
fire. So far as known there were no
, casualties.
The damage was chiefly confined
to the rooms In the west end OF the
building One Of these, which was
used by the water department. was
burned out by fire following the ex-
plosions. and the department books
and records Tor fifty years were de-
Stroyed-
stone Partition stopped Blaxes.
The blaze was prevented from
spreading by the stone partition
walls.
The adjoining rooms, occupied by
the department Of public health, We're
damaged by explosions the theory
being that bombs were thrown :nto
them through the windows.
Large pieces of cast iron. like shell
castings. and bits of metal similar to
shrapnel were found in the debris.
The offices of the engineering de-
partment. above the wrecked rooms.
were not damaged. but many windows
in front Of the building were pierced
Dy OuileIS - Du4let ~AS III Gu sia ~ -
the window of a room occupied by
Daniel Ring, the night Waterman, who
telephoned for the fire brigade when
the first explosion occurred
Ff1eaen Allowed to Proceed.
Although the curfew limit had expired
an hour previous to the attack. the fre
brigade WIS halted by patrols at Parneli
bridge, leading to the Albert quay. upon
which the city hall is situated. The
firemen, after some delay, were permit
ted to proceed. They succeeded In
qpenching the flames and saving the
remainder of the building. 1t has not
yet been decided whether the fire was
caused by an incendiary bomb or from
the ignition Of gasoline
shortly after the explosions in the city
hall newsboy bringing newspapers
from the railway station said he had
been fred upon by a patrol as he was
crossing the bridge. but was not hit.
The only eyewitness Of the explosions
to be found said the first blast occurred
at 3:57 and another at 4:05. after which
the flames burst forth. An unexpioded
hand grenade was found in the city hall
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-09
UPPER MARLBORO.

UPPER MARLBORO. Nd. October
(Special).-The league Of nations was
denounced by Miss Selma Borchardt
Of Washington, the principal speaker
lat a largely attended meeting in the
courthouse here last night. Miss Bor-
chart is former member OF the fac
ulty of the local high school.
Practitioners of Trinity Church here
opened their arms to Miss Martha
Thayer and Edward Harrison Green.
Washington war workers. who slip
ned down here as strangers and were
married by Rev. Francis E. McManus.
rector of the church. Learning the
Miss Adelaide Traband.
local organist, volunteered to play the
wedding march, while Edwin Starr
sang 20 Promise Me-" The ceremony
was witnessed by a number OF MEM
beers of the congregation.
In Prince Georges county today Of
ficials are sitting in the various cleo
ton districts for the purpose of plac-
ing names Of new voters on the books.
Registration Offices opened at 3
O'Clock this morning and win close at
9 pm. The last day on which new
voters may register will be next Tues
also will sit October 10, but only to
revise the books.
The grand jury for Prince Georges
county which convened Monday will
adjourn today. The cases of JAMES
Williams. colored. indicted on mur-
der charge. and Walter Baker,
charged with criminal assault. will be
tried Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-09
Will CITE DECISION
|NGAS RATEPLEA
Washington and Georgetown
Companies to Present Argu-
ment to Utilities Men.

When the Washington and George
town gas light companies go before the
Public Utilities Commission October IS
for higher rates they will cite a de-
cision of the United States Supreme
Court in support of their plea for an
per cent rate of return on the value
of their properties.
IN their application for an per cent
return on fair value the gas companies
present this argument:
Argument to BE Presented.
The Supreme Court of the United
States. in the case of the Lincoln Gas
Company VS.. Lincoln. $50 U. S., 268,
says: 1T is a matter of common
knowledge that, owing principally to
the world war, the cost of labor and
supplies Of every kind has greatly
advanced since the ordinance was
adopted. and largely since this cause
And it is equally well known that an
nual returns upon capital and enter
prise the world over have materially
increased, so that what would have
been a proper rate of return for CAPT.
tai invested in gas plants and similar
nishes no safe criterion for the present
or for the future"
The gas companies also will use as
an argument the fact that the United
States government. by advancing the
rate of interest on it's obligations
from 3i2 per cent at the commence
ment of the war to 6 per cent at the
present time, has recognized the con-
ditions set forth in the Supreme Court
decision.
Nick. ClnytOn's Contention.
William NICK. Clayton of the Fed
Grafton OF Citizens Associations has
argued in previous CaSeS and will con-
tend at the forthcoming gas hearing
that the commission has no authority
under the utilities law to fix def
mite rate of s, Z or 8 per cent.
The commission in the past has rec
ognized that claim and has proceeded
on the theory that the utilities law
requires the commi ssion only to es-
tablish rates which will give each
company what the commis sion be-
lieves to be reasonable rate of re-
turn under the conditions which exist at
each rate hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-09
K|WAN|S CLUBS
COME FOR SESSION
Business Meeting to Be Fol-
lowed by Dinner. To-
night.

With more than 500 delegates in
attendance, representing every city in
the Capital district, which comprises
Norfolk. Portsmouth, Roanoke, Lynch
burg and Wilmington, the convention
Of Kiwanis clubs opened its session
with a luncheon at the Hotel Wash
ington today. DR.. James Shera Mont
gomery delivered the address of well
come.
Throughout the morning woman
members Of the local club were sta
toned at Union station, where they
greeted each incoming delegation by
showering it with flowers. The
visitors then were escorted to the
hotel, where the remainder of the
morning was devoted to general
mingling."
Every Kiwanian, whether local or
out of town. was requested to reg
lister, and a silver cup will be award
ed the visiting club which sends the
largest delegation.
Under the craftsmanship Of Mrs.
Claude Woodward, the guests were
directed at the hotel by the following
committee: Mrs. Franc Sherry. Mrs.
Maxon Cunningham, Mrs Samuel D..
Frazier, Mrs Frank Ochsenreiter.
Mrs. Peyton Fletcher, Mrs. Randall
Parsons and Mrs. F. c. Wallace.
Seventy automobiles, under the di-
rection Of William Barrett, were put
at the disposal Of the visitors, and
later today, after the business meet
ing is held, the women of the Inherent
delegations will be shown the sights
Of the Capital. Professional lecturers
have been engaged to explain the
various points of interest.
Dinner at the Washington Hotel to-
night will end the convention, after
which many will attend the local
theaters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-09

Award Geary Johnson, an old and
well known Washingtonian, coming
from one of the oldest families on the
eastern shore of Maryland. died at his
home. 171S 18th street, yesterday from
blood poisoning, caused by an infec-
ton from which he had been suffering
for more than nine weeks.
Born in Maryland.
Born in Dorchester county. Nd, in
1852, the son of Award johnson, who
held public Office in Maryland for
many years, Mr.. johnson moved to
washington in 1872 and became con-
nected with the Johnson Brothers Coal
Company with which he was affiliated
until his retirement in 1900. He was
one of ten brothers. all prominent
bankers and business men OF WASH
ington. of whom Milton w. Johnson
is the only one now living. These are
also two sisters, Mrs. A. T. Casselman
and Mrs. Henry B. Simpson. both Of
Cleveland Park.
Mr.. Johnson is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Minna S. Johnson, and
one son, Award Geary, jr.
Funeral Monday Afternoon.
Funeral services will be held in the
late home of Mr.. johnson Monday
afternoon at 900. Five Of his nephews
will act as pallbearers. They are Dr.
Louis A. johnson, Castle Hanson.
Caud w. Owen. Watson F. Clark.
Gilbert W. Fish of New York, and his
brother, Milton w. Johnson. In
terment will be in Rock Creek ceme-
terry.