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project will be consummated. Popu'
lar subscriptions are being solicited
from time to time to this end. The
government has donated a park site
for the building.
Meanwhile Washington is the scene
Of many gatherings, large and small
Some Of them bring a few hundreds te
the city, others thousands, as in the
present case. It is difficult to house
so large a number as are now here
and, as yesterdays experience shows
impossible to>provide hall big enough
for everybody in attendance. 1t is te
Be Hoped that this great overflow crowd
of the Southern Baptists will so en-
phasize the fact that the people Of
the country eagerly select the Capital
city for a meeting place that action
may be fastened to the end of provid.
ing a suitable assembly hall here as
part of the federal equipment of the
seat of government. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
a Serious Freight Blockade.

| a few years ago there was q freight
blockade of serious character, almost
completely checking transportation
throughout the eastern part of the
country. TWAS due to the congestion
of freights at the ports, where enor-
nous quantities of material for the
used of the allied nations in the war
were piled awaiting ships. The sever
ity Of the winter also hampered rail
movements and added to the difficulty.
Now freight blockade is disclosed in
reports received here, but the cause is
different. It is due to labor shortage,
starting with the recent outlaw strike
of the switchmen and the subsequent
difficulty of filling their places when
the strike was broken. The reports show
235,OO0 freight cars tied up, awaiting
movement, some Of them caught on
the way to destination, others held in
yards awaiting unloading. The result
is a serious checking of deliveries in
the markets, in all lines of goods. Par
ticularly in coal transport is the ef-
feet felt. Some industries are now on
the point of shutting down for lack
of fuel. The solution lies in the i'm
mediate employment of more men. Can
they be induced to work? Upon that
question now depends the prosperity
Of the country, perhaps its health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
A Convention Hall Needed.

1t is estimated that fully ten thou
sand people are in this city from else.
where in attendance upon the Southern
Baptist convention. There is unfor-
tunately no adequate place for them
to assemble. At yesterdays opening
meeting thousands were turned away
from Liberty Hut, the largest available
place of gathering. Immediately arises
again the cry for proper convention
hall for the capital.
Washington has long felt this need,
1t has tried to supply it. But it lacks
the financial foundation for a suitable
construction, available for the largest
meetings. Such building, erected by
private capital, would not be remuner-
alive as an investment. 1t would, on
the contrary, probably be constant
source of loss. 1t would have to be
maintained as contribution to the
civic welfare Of Washington at the
expense Of the local stockholders. To
make it "pay" would require that every
convention using it must be charged
a heavy rental.
In these circumstances the hope is
that the government will aid. il not
itself construct place where national
meetings of all kinds can be held. Such
building has been projected as a
memorial to George Washington, with
special features in the way of tribute
to the sacrifices Of America in the great
war. Eventually it is hoped that this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
Is Russia. in Revolt?

Hope the overthrow Of the boil
shevik rule in Russia is revived some
what by the reports of,recent Polish
and Ukrainian success against the red
armies in the southwest. With the
capture of Kiev and Odessa. the former
by the Poles and the latter by the
Ukrainians, acting in harmony, the po-
,sition Of the bolshesikvforces In that
part of the country becomes yrecari-
Gus. Kiev ia in itsslf n important po-
sitiou on. the Dnieper. It's retention
by the. Poles practically requires
further operations to the north. and
these are in progress, with reported
success. To the south the situation is
greatly improved by the taking of
Odessa. which has vitality. important
possibilities in the opening up Of the
grain trade to the allied countries.
Not only are these field successes
. significant Of the. deterioration Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
Constant Road Repair Needed.

F: With the roads of the District in the
worst condition ever known since the
days Of paving began, the explanation
is given by those responsible for thei,
maintenance that the fault lies in the
lack of adequate appropriations. 1t is
perhaps true that the funds granted
for this purpose are not sufficient to
keep the roads up to high standard
under the present methods Of repair
and maintenance. But the fault PR.
marily lies with the system employed
Repairs are made only when the sur.
face Of the road becomes pitted deeply
with holes and ruts, instead of be.
ing kept free of cavities by con.
slant attention and replacement Of ma.
terial. If the methods which have for
many years been practiced in Euro.
pean countries famous for their good
roads were followed here there would
never be any bad spots in the local
roads. Those methods have been adopt.
ed with excellent results in Maryland
They have never been adopted here.
Road maintenance is matter of con.
slant attention. The highway should
be divided into sectors, each portion
being under continual. observation,
with materials ready at hand for i'm.
mediate use. A shovelful Of, "metaP'
tamped into an incipient hole or rut,
with q proper tar binder, will check
the deterioration. By this system the
foundation is protected. There can be
no roughness when this is done. The
cost Of such process is actually less
in the long run than that Of the pres
emit method of letting the road 60 until
it needs wholesale repairs, with the
base often ruined by the wearing of
deep holes. -,
Occasional resurfacing is, of course,
necessary, even with the most vigilant
care to check bad spots: That is much
less costly when the base has been pre-.
served by the constant minor patching
than when the surface has been worn
down to a thin skin and the bottom
has been punched through.
The District should have the best of
roads, to match the supposedly su.
|perior asphalted streets. In their pres.
emit condition, both in the municipal
area and the park sections, the local
roads are a disgrace. With the be.
ginning of the new fiscal year, when
fresh funds are available, the system
should be changed from the present
"now-and-then" method Of repair to a
constant, day-by-day care Of the sur.
face. Only thus will the capitals road
system be kept at the standard Of ex.
celleuce which this city deserves and
requires. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
The Two Old Parties.

A determined, but little too open, cf
fort is afoot to divide both of the old
parties and aorganize new party out
of the disorder. Chicago will feel the
pressure first. If success is scored
there; If a bolt follows the repub'
lican convention, either because of the
ticket nominated OF the platform adopt,
ed, the pressure on San Francisco will
: be tremendous. If the effort fails at
Chicago; if the tussle leaves the re-
publicans still united, the democrats
nevertheless will be beseiged at their
convention by all the protagonists of
a new deal.
The people are familiar with the ar
gtment. Both of the old parties, if
not corrupt. are out-of- date-hopeless-
~ behind the times and inefficient. Let
them be strapped in the interests of
the public welfare. Let the forward
looking members. Of both leave them
and associate themselves together for
real progress. Otherwise, one or the
other of the old parties-it does not
matter which-will win in November,
and the country continue in the grip
of ;ineficieney and special privilege.
This is old, very old, stuff. Years
and years ago it was offered as aggres-
sively as today. Every four years, in
deed, we have heard it cried from the
housetops and in the market-place. And
yet the old parties have survived.
There have now and, then been deser-
tions-now from this, now from that
party-wjth resultant. defeat, but not
to the permanent overthrow of the
party abandoned.
The two old boats are fairly sound
today. "Waves Of trouble" never roll
ed higher than they are rolling now.
Safety is the thing. Men who put of
on a raft loosely Joined together and
under the command of a noisy flibber-
tieibbet are far less likely to reach
Snug. Harbor than the bottom of the
sea. -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
Born Kickers."'

Does Emma Goldman's feeling Of
disappointment and depression in hel
neg. surroundings argue that in Amer
len once more she would be satisfied
and become. : food and orderly citizen,
By no meansi IT simply testiies' tina,
she belongs in that TOO, numerous
company described as ..born kickers.'
Give her, what she clamors for and
thinks she wants, and she returns at
once to her former humor. Nothing
does, or could, satisfy her.
She had no real quarrel with Amer
lea. She prospered here more than
she probably would have done any.
where else on the globe: In her raw.
ings and activities she was simply in.
dulging her nature. It vas Emma'e
way
And those "born kiakers" now in
session in New York arc also ipdulg.
ing their natures. There is not one
of them Of foreign birth who has 40.
prospered in America far more than
he would have done had he remained
in the land Of his birth.
1t is not that America il lacking, but
that they are lacking. They are the
slaves and puppets Of constitutions
impotence and instability. If they
seized and reshaped this government
tomorrow, they would try to overturr
their own work the next day. Nothing
takes permanent hold Of them. They
are without staying qualities or graft
stude. Their perpetual feverishness de
n,ands perpetual change. They are a
eager to take a fall out Of democracy
as out of despotism. ...
Now and then. as recently in Russia
such people get a chance and hav'
their fling; and then we see them
stripped to their pin feathers, small
Of size. wild of purpose. aud crazy o
performance-as much the enemies O
themselves as of others, and who'll,
wanting in capacity for good and or
DERBY government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHlI4ANDER JOHNSON.
Our Congressman.

Our Congressman.
Our congressman once lived at ease
And smoked a large cigar.
His home folks were not hard to please,
But now, alas, they are.
He talked protection or free trade,
And knew just where and how
To speak. The happiest days must
fade.
They've got him guessing now.
The oratory freely flows;
A world attentive harks;
And each idea men propose
Is full Of question marks.
No moro he gayly comes to view
With a complacent bow.
His mind must grope for answers new
They've got him guessing now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

, Thomas Edison favors Mr.. Hoover
for the presidency. If the veteran in
ventor gets far enough into politics he
may make the discovery that he is a
dark horse. The ability to go without
sleep for which he is famed would be
something Of an advantage under the
circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

A "favorite son" does not even get
a formal testimonial describing him
as such when he can hang on tho wall
and show the folks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

Newark, N. j., is to have a tent
city for evicted householders. This
goes further than the ,overalls idea,
and is shade more practical. But the
prices Of tenting materials will have
to be watched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
A Cynical Impression.

81 can remember" commented the
sarcastic constituent, "when man could
get pretty far ahead, simply by look.
ing WISE"
II shouldn't be surprised if times
had changed" replied Senator Sorghum.
ut sometimes seems to me that it's
getting so a man doesn't even have
to look that way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

Occasionally a .profiteer is tempted
to protest that when money was being
thrown around so freely somebody had
to take it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

While Col. Bryan has been an ad
mirer of the dove Of peace, he does
not care to see the gentle bird brought
into the convention as league Of ma
tons messenger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

Paris is startled when the soviet
wireless becomes silent. Sovietism and
silence have nothing in common.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

The prominent socialists are inclined
to complicate their so.called ideals
with aspirations to become political
bosses. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

Germany doubtless hopes that the
peace debate will develop enough tech
meal points to enable her to derive
some practical advantage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

Secretary Daniels makes the inter
change with Rear Admiral Sims a
means. of distributing some. further
graceful compliments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

The ex.kaiser is retired politician
without even the interest in life which
attaches to building up law practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

-. The insinuation continues to be
made by Nieky Arnstein that he does
not consider the New York police good
company. - =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

Every experienced republican states
man shudders when a third party is
mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
His Position.

"Where does your hired man stand
in this discussionf"
"No place." replied Farmer Corn.
tosscl. "He always sits down. The
object Of takin' part in the discussion
is to quit work an rest awhile"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

An effort will be made to introduce
sugar profteers to new and effective
canning process.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

3-foot White Enamel 3-piece
Bungalow Beds; 3H-inch filters
on head and foot; twin link
spring on heavy frame; factory
price, 5000; our co *
price, complete...... V1sIO
Lot of Diamond Link Bed
Springs: long helicals on both
ends; strongly made; factory
price is 1925; sizes Cd In
so, SO and 4.6. ...... pLsOV
Rainbow Felt Mattresses; IS
pounds; roll edge; art tick; s.
inch box; soft. clean Inter felt;
all sizes SO, 40, 4.6. Regularly
$l475; for $40 OF
ITO Dressers and IS Chiffoniers,
away below market prices.
American walnut and mahogany
finishes; large. 22x2S-inch plate
glass mirror; 2 large drawers
and Z divided drawers in dresser;
chifouier has l4x20 plate mirror,
4 large drawers and 2 divided
drawers; frst-class, clean con-
struction and finish; in any
quantity tomorrow. No factory
can produce these pieces coz
for any such money. 20
3-pieee Davenport Suites on
heavy frame construction; Fun
ed Oak, Spanish fabric leather
upholstery. motion Bed
Bed holds a real fve-inch felt
box mattress, large and comfort
able Rocker and Chair. Six
suites only. Cut Rate
s sg5n'ture Co.'S price, sos,
Solid Cedar Chest; heavy red
cedar; dustproof Ia,
hid; regular price,. CT -.
$1,000. Special. 49,. P1 /.s/O
!. Dining Room, Chairs; cobb1er
seat; high spindle back; golden
oak finish; whole &1 no
sale price is $3.50. ~ l 10
Slip Seat; Diners; solid qnar-
tered oak boxed frame COM
struction; best quality imitation
leather; regular C. M
price, $6zs. .......... 'pO.VO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

1z0 Beautiful Wolfe and Cling.
ham Dresses, styles for misses and
women; sizes 10 to IS; regularly
$6@, 1898 and $9.75. c. M
For Friday. QOeOV
Women's Silk Poplin Dresses,
in black. navy, taupe. All sizes
up up t. to -; regularly 81 Q2
$3.50. For a day. pOs1o
Women's Silk Poplin Skirts, in
black, navy, victory blue. .aupe;
3 to so inch waist. CE M
Regularly $6.98. VOsVV
Women's Sport and Polo
Coats, camel's hair, polo cloth
and broadcloth; every shade and
style. Sold for C1n7E
$2o.75 and $780,. p 1S./O
Women's Atwood Jersey
Suits, in heather, green, tan,
brown, blue; stylish sport mod
$500 and 5000. y lS./O
Crepe de Chine, Georgette and
Pongee Silk Blouses, plain,
beaded and embroidered styles;
white, flesh, sand, navy, sunset,
bisque. Sizes up to
% 4S; 90 Sold at $5.9s and S:3.Q8
New Cotton Wolfe Waists,
p1ain-tailored STYLES and fancy
models. Sell regu-
larry at $3.50. For Ct 10
one day at......... sp1 80
New Wash Skirts, Of fine mer-
cerized gabardine; latest sport
models, with patch or slash
pockets, sizes Is to 30; worth
$3.50 and $3.50 For CO 90
a day. VOs1O
Women's 5000, 500 and $500
Low Shoes, oxfords, pumps and
Colonials; made of patent kid,
viet-kid and .tan-leather; Good
year welts, Mckay and hand
TUNED soles; sizes 2 ,CA0E
to Z; widths A to D Qf.SO
Women's White Low Shoes
and Laced Boots, made Of best
quality Sea Island Duck and
Nubuck; turns and welts pumps
and oxford ties; sizes e
So Sc, e g :s I Value: 1926
Mems Low Shoes; popular
brands; tan calf and patent colt;
allsperfeeK filters; made Of best
materials; sizes 6H
too. Values 50, CO az.
$3.50 and 500. 1879
Misses and chiIdren's White
Low Shoes, oxfords and pumps;
made of good quality canvas;
solid leather so1es; sizes 81 to
misses ?. Values C1 nE
$500, $3.50 and $500 p1.SO
CIark's Genuine o. N. T. Spool
Cotton; 100-yard spools; black
and white in all numbers and
colors in so and 90 only. Ec
For one day only. ........ ~
New Motor and Beach Hair
Nets; cap shape; full 4 X.
size; real human hair. l.ON
Fam Gus Cecil Safety Pins;
sizes 2, 2A and 8; dozen e.
on card. Card. "
p. Millinery Greatly Reduced; all
Women's Trimmed Hats marked
$59S and $3.50 are G. OK
now 1870
All Women's Trimmed Hats
which are now
marked $1,000. $3.50 &E0E
and $500 now..... VOs1o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

Jud Tunkins says he can't under
stand why the regular fortune tellers
haven't formed ISOLATION to put the
ouija board out Of business. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
A Terrible Suspicion.

n IeIIIUIc SuDpICIOus
I never was a profiteer.
From blame I find immunity.
1t may be partly luck, 1 fear.
I've had no opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
The Result.

81 have been trying for long time
to figure out the cause Of unrest" re-
marked the man who wants all the re-.
sponsibiity in the world:
."Get any resuHi" -
dyes. I've gone from bad to worse.
At first all that bothered me wis Lit.
tie unrest. Now it's insomnia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13

Infants Knit Sacques, Asher's
make; 6 dozen selected from
regular stock mark c. IN
ed $2.98, $3.50, $685.. ~ 1 .OV
Women's BungaIo Aprons and
House Dresses, made of fine
percale and gingham: plaids,
stripes, checks and plain colors !;
regular prices, $l.o8 CT k0
and $3.50 ...... - .OS
One Rack of Women's Fine
Silk Petticoats, all "Smuthht"
make; silk jersey with self or
taffeta ruff1es; plain and change
able taffetas and satins; all col
ors and sizes. Sold for T.98,
sS.75 and 9.75., Your C. M
"A Dozen Ladies' Gauze Isle
Hose, in white only; seamless
foot; perfect quality; f1Lzc
to close out ..... i AISN
Women's Esco and Monte
Pure Silk and Fiber Silk Hose,
Isle garter top; reinforced heel !;
double sole and toe; mock. seam; ;
black, brown, white and navy !;
s. selling III regularly at 81 80
Women's Pure Silk Hose, full
fashioned; black, white, brown !;
regular $3.50 60 M
IL Dozen Heavy Quality Pure
Silk Hose, kayser patent; mar
vel stripe make; white only; all
SIZES sizes; today's $500 $500
Children's Sox, turnover cuff
tops; fancy designs; also some
plain white; 35c and Soc a.
qualities ............... ~
3S.inch Dress Voiles, new
1920 patterns; light and dark
patterns and plain colors; our
regular 75c En-
AN"aAs'SS .''''''''' .'.''
+. 3z-inch bingham Tissue and
Sifk-mixed Plaids,. 75c quality
s do, the one SOC
z7-inch Plain Dress Ginghams,
tAmoskeag and Bates make; dark
blue, light blue, gray and green;
Soc every, az
where .......... ...,...... wv
: 51-inch Bates and Amoskeag
Dress Ginghams. plaids, stripes,
checks and plain colors; selling
at Soc to 75c ~
yard TN
36-inch Perca1es, light and dark
shades; hig count quality.
Selling everywhere at 10
Soc yard; for Friday. OSN,
New 36-inch Madras Shirtings;
all 1920 patterns. Sell E0-
ing at 75c; yard. ........ OVN
36.inch Silk Pop1in, in all
colors, including black; very best
quality. Selling
everywhere at $l.75 Ct 0E
and $1.98 yard. ...... V1 40
3z-inch Lingerie Crepe, in
plain colors and figures; E1.
selling at 6oc yard. ..... OON
z7.inch Mercerized Cotton
Poplin, in all shades excepting
navy; selling regularly AZ
at Soc yard. ......... OON
z7.ineh Fine White, Dimities;
checks and stripes; real sheer
and fine quality; selling az
regularly at SOC yard. OON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
Snuritp:
Cold Storage for Furs,
Clothing, Curtains, Rugs

The cost of cold storage is more
than offset by the heightened life
and beauty of furs and fabrics
cleaned and stored by the Security
Method.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-13
These From the Great Cut te Furniture Co. Stock Sale

American Walnut and Quar-
tered Oak Bedroom Chairs; fine
cane seats; boxed construction !;
regular price, G. M
Linen-finish Couch Covers,
striped and plaid border; extra
long and wide; reg CT 02
ular price, $2.9Ss 80. p1 80
Only 8 left. Davenports; one
motion DavenosH; mahogany I'm
ished frame; imitation Spanish
leather upholstery, with felt pad
mattress; sold subject to slight
tomorrow only :. SZy.75
Large Saddle Seat Rockers.
high back; strong bent wood
arm; golden oak and mahogany
finish; regular price, c. M
1915 ................ VOeVO
Fumed Oak Tab ourets,
strong made; neat 90
patterns ................ nv
Poplar Top Kitchen Tables, AZ
inches long; strongly made;
extra heavy square legs; reg
u s': g price, S2.08
Golden Oak Bullets, 48 inches
wide, deep linen drawers, lined
silver drawers, deep cupboards.
large plate glass mirror. Reg
ular price, $500. CT IN
Special .......... sVO/ sOO
Double Glass Door Kitchen Cup
boards; white enamel shelves.
solid oak construction. Regular
e gnss;, $500: Sl6.05
Drop Leaf Kitchen Tables, in
; sizes; turned leaf; vanished
S8-inch, regular price. 5000. .se.9s
A2-lnch, regular price $3.50. .eS.8S
4S-lnch, regular price. $500. .s0.7S
Extra Deep Wardrobes. quar-.
tered oak; hold more than the.
old-fashioned make and take up
s.; Ill.,, s s''ss: *' sit $3.50