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THE EVENING STAR, With Sunday Morning Edition. WASHINGTON, XONDAY March 8, 1015 THEODORE W. NOTES Editor The Evening Star Newspaper Company Business Offlc?. 11th Ht and Pennsyl vania Avenue. New York Office: Tribune Building. Chicago Office: First National Bank Building?. European Office: 3 Recent St., London, England. The Uveninar Star, with the Sunday fnornine edition. is delivered by car riers within the city at 45 cents per nionth: daily only. 25 cent? per month: Sunday only 20 cents per month. Orders may be sent bv mail or telephone Main 2440 Collection is made by carrier at the end of each month. ParaMe fn a?Jran<**??l*r mil. nn*tne* fwenaM: 7h?ilr, Sunday Indued. on* month. <V> rfvtn. T'allr. Sunday excepted. one month. 4*> centa. Saturday Star. >1 rear Sundar Star. *2.rear. Entered as second-class mail matter at the post office at Washington. D. C. The Joint Committee. \ joint committee of three sena tor- an.l three representatives will j sit in September to consider the mie-tioii of the fiscal relations be tween the federal government and the District of Columbia, ttnder the terms of the latelj- enacted District j appropriation bill. The Vice Presi dent and the Speaker have after careful consideration named Sena tors Chilton. Saulsburv and Works and Representatives Rainev. Gard and Cooper for this important duty. The^e legislators are broad-minded, capable men, and have been named ? with especial regard for their unpre- j judiced attitude toward the District. None has had directly to do with the writing of District appropriation bills and consequently none is committed to any policy affecting the fiscal rela tions between the District and the federal government. The District is profoundly grati fied at the appointment of so capa ble a commission to consider the vi tally important issue of the wisdom and justice and necessity of contin ued federal contributions to National Capital maintenance on the half-and- j halt basis. Confident that its case, j if fully presented, will appeal to the j judgment of fair-minded men. it is well pleased to have the question re ferred to this tribunal. Not for at least six months will the joint committee begin its ses sions. This gives the District time to prepare its case for presentation. By September the six legislators will have rested from the strain of the almost continuous sessions of the 1 past two years and a half and will | be in form for a thorough hearing of every aspect of the situation. The District welcomes the opportunity that is thus afforded to meet with facts and figures the unfounded al legations that have been made against it during the past few years, and especially as the joint commit tee is constituted of men of such abil ity and open-mindedness as those who have been designated by the rwo presiding officers of Congress. The Mexican Situation. For two years President Wilson has so managed as to keep the United States out of a' war of Mexi can intervention, though last spring the actual clash seemed to have been precipitated at Vera Crnz. Once more the situation approaches a crisis. Mexico City is menaced with anarchy, foreign residents are in peril, the diplomatic representatives there are prepared for departure and negotiations are in progress to effect a truce in the hostilities to permit the restoration of order at the capi tal. Apparently there is such a deep rooted jealousy among the various Mexican leaders, such unfathomable intrigue and far-spreading bad faith, that little or no reliance can be placed in any pledges that may be given for the adoption of a program that will insure security for foreign interests. Some form of interna tional movement for intervention to restore order may quickly become j necessary, unless Mexico is to be j abandoned to the self-destroying forces now rending that unhappy country. When surrounding nations sought corn in Egypt they went after it and did not expect Joseph to organize hazardous expeditions in order .o de liver it. Mr. Barnes might have guessed at the outset that Col. Roosevelt would not be the kind of man to remain perfectly quiet while being sued for libel. Anarchists who endeavor to blow up Carnegie and Rockefeller show that they have no appreciation of libraries, colleges and hospitals. Democratic Doctori Disagree. About 1916 the doctors?as doctors will?disagree. It was only the other day The Star quoted Dr. Watterson to the effect that if the times did not improve, and were as bad next year as now, any old party on any platform under any old leader could drive the democracy from power. Of course, Dr. Watterson thinks the times will improve, and hopes to see the democracy under Mr. Wilson continued in control. But now comes Dr. Lewis?the senator from Illinois?and expresses the opinion that the republicans have no case now, and will have none next year, and that the democracy under Mr. Wilson will again triumph, no matter what next year's condition may be. This is the way he puts tt m an interview: "I prophesy if times are good, the administration will get the credit and \lr. Wilson will be re-elected. If times are bad as a result of the war and conditions of the war continue to such a degree as will make time* bad merely through the peril of the fear of war?the country will con tinue President Wilson, on the ground that having through such peril maintained peace, it is wiser and better for the nation to cont.nue the condition that maintains the na tion in peace and honor, at a loss of some small commercial benefits, than ! to have a change upon the theory of a policy that might promvse cotnmer ? cial revival in certain industries and yet by the other method involve the nation in a war of retaliation of tariff duties from other countries, re taliation of embargo upon our ships and our shipping, and retaliation in ( different forms of discriminations > I against us that would tend to open conflict and prospective war." Dr. Watterson is an older practi tioner than Dr. Lewis. He knows the pharmacopoeia by heart, has at tended the democracy in some of its worst "spells," and as a diagnosti cian, so to say, has much reputation. He is not a specialist, and docs not throw a patient into tits because of any superior knowledge of that com plaint. His knowledge in his pro fession embraces everj thing between science and "yarbs." i In this case the Kentucky medico ? is more persuasi\ e than his brother | of Illinois. If the democracy next , year, after four years of power, is in a bad way, and able to plead at best only that the republican party if called back would be in a worse way and unable to remedy ills, it will be likely, as Dr. Watterson predict', to walk the plank. The voters will j be in no humor?they never are in . humor?for nice distinctions. All [ they will consider is that they are in a bad way, and what they will de sire is a change, and they will order it at the polls. The Federal Trade Commission. The President has taken the step cxpected. A recess commission has been issued to George Rublee, and he will qualify at once as a member of the federal trade tribunal. Mr. Rublee's appointment was not rejected by the Senate, but failed of confirmation because of objection made by one of the senators from the state to which the appointee was accredited. In fact, there is an opin ion that one of the reasons operat ing in the making of the appoint ment was personal to that senator. Mr. Gallinger had been prominent in the filibuster against the ship bill, and Mr. Rublee had been prominent in the effort made last year to de feat the senator for re-election. What the Senate when it recon venes will do about the matter is a question. It had too little time to consider the President's selections when thej- were sent in. He had taken months in making them, and was allowing it only a few days. In a measure they were disappointing to the Senate. But four out of the five were confirmed, largely out of cour tesy to the President. This commission would have a co lossal job on its hands even if univer sal peace prevailed, and American business conditions were normal. Its powers are not only wide, but new. It is charged with staking out a course in an uncharted field. All business, big and little, is concerned about its operations. But conditions are abnormal. The most experienced business men sur vey the scene with apprehension. The waste in Europe is almost past belief, and growing. How long it will continue no man may say. But while it does continue it will be idle for us to calculate with anything like certainty about our affairs. Here, then, is a tribunal of untried men setting out upon a quest ill-de fined and most difficult, with every- \ thing topsy-turvy and everybody nervous. The natural hope is that it may proceed slowly and with the ut most caution. Old landmarks have disappeared. New ones may be but for a day. All the national legisla tion of the past two years may have to be in some measure revised in the next twelve months, not to mention possible complications growing out of a possible spread of the war. Zone-Fares and "Jitneys." Perhaps while waiting for a de cision on the pending questions re garding official classification and regulation the local "jitney bus" pro moters may profitably consider the advisability of adopting the zone fare system. In European cities the trackless public vehicle prospers be cause it charges a proportioned rate, a small fare for a short haul and a larger fare for a longer ride. There are no local disadvantages to operate against such a mode, and it might prove the particular inducement to bring public patronage. It is at least worth contemplating. German statesmen who endeavor to hold England responsible for the war arc evidently unimpressed by the claim that England was unpre pared. When actual war is on any discus sion of close distinction as to the rights of man and the rights of prop erty has to be abandoned. Haitian statesmanship has never given a single thought to the idea of a seven-year term for a presi dent. The Trailer Car. The public utilities commission has granted a reprieve for the trailer car, so to speak, by authorizing the use of supplementary cars of this type without the employment of separate conductors, giving from now until the first of July for ex periment as to their safety and ef fectiveness. The trailer is, generally speaking, a nuisance and a source of danger, especially when it has ? no conductor. In fact, any car that has a conductor collecting fares after the passengers have entered and taken their seats, or straps, or places with out straps, is more or less of a bur den upon the public. The only reason for permitting the use of trailers is in case it is impos sible to run enough single cars to carry the traffic. That is declared by the railroad companies to be impos sible, especially at the rush hours. Until some readjustment can be ef fected to divert the present conges tion of traffic at certain places where the headway of the cars is reduced it may be desirable to increase the size of the cars, in effect, by allowing the use of trailers, though whether they should be operated without conductors is a matter of grave con sideration, to be determined after watching the eflect of the present order until the first of July. The National Emblem. The patriotic societies interested in the enactment of a measure to prevent the desecration of the na tional flag are not discouraged by their failure to secure action in the Sixty-third Congress, but are deter mined to continue their efforts at the next session. They should succeed in : getting Congress to pass the bill they lavor, which prohibits the use of the flag for profit or its display with lettering. The banner of the nation should be held sacred from all pro fane and commercial uses. It should be the emblem of the republic, and not that of a business, trade, enter tainment enterprise or catch-penny scheme. True patriotism demands that the flag should stand solely and always for the united people of the country, so that its display may for ever signify the government and the nation, and should have no other meaning. There is no sound basis for opposition to the bill which would by prohibitions and penalties put an end to commercial desecra tion of the banner. The boy who offered to fight with one hand tied behind him is an in consequential hero compared to Sarah Bernhardt, who is prepared to prove her theatrical supremacy in spite of the loss of a leg. The federal trade commission U j even in its earliest infancy attracting the attention of those who believe that every line of human endeavor needs investigation. If all modern warfare had to de pend on Zeppelins in action engage ments might have to be postponed often enough to allow better feeling to prevail. Protests from so many sources that ; war is necessary in order to secure tranquillity are calculated to make the dove of peace feel like a lame duck. Progressives are congratulating themselves on the fact that the G. O. P. has developed in such a way as to permit them to indorse its views. When a big opera company goes into bankruptcy the singers never manifest much sympathetic concern about the high cost of music. Japan must be wondering whether these are the same Russians who vis ited its neighborhood some years ago. March will be regarded as violat ing tradition if it fails to develop a flareback. SHOOTING STABS. BY PHILANDER JOHNSOJI. Genuine 'Art, "That man says he wants his pic ture to look perfectly natural," said the photographer's assistant. "Make it as handsome as possible," replied the proprietor. "But he insists that he doesn't want the picture to flatter him." "He won't think it flatters him. Hell think that at last somebody has managed to catch the way he really looks." "Some men uses big words," said Uncle Eben, "de same as a turkey spreads his tail feathers. Dey makes an elegant impression, but dey don't reppersent no real meat." Tobeoco. Tobacco injures many a man. Its use is surely not a joke. And yet it's rather better than The substitutes we sometimes smoke. No Good to Anybody. "It's an ill wind that blows nobody good," said the ready-made philoso pber. "I don't exactly catch the drift of your remarks," replied the man from Kansas. "But it sounds in a general | way as if you might have reference to a regular cyclone." In Doubt. "I will not be going out much dur ing Lent," said the girL "I hope you will come and talk to me often." "Thank you," replied the man with a suspicious nature. "But are you contemplating a pleasure or a pen ance." Neutral. When you find yourself a-pinin' Fur a slow, sunshiny day. An* a chance to throw a line in Where the shadows are at play, You forget ambitious dreamin' An' the hard an' selfish wish; All the plannin' an' the schemin' Make no difference to the fish. They don't ask you how you voted, When they give your line a look. Though you're humble and unnoted, That won't keep 'em from the hook. An' the deal is square you're fettin' Where the waters gently swish. All the argument an' frettin' Make no difference to the fish. New York?WASHINGTON?Paris. The Women's New Spring Suits Splendidly Exemplify the Great Variety and Individuality of Styles. "The range of modish styles is very great, interpreting every feminine mood and fancy, and at the same time adhering mjstly to simplicity. There are suits in tailored styles and suits in fancy styles; suits semi-empire in cut and design of the coats and skirts J those in belted effects and those simulating Norfolk models. Suits for every occasion and expressing every style idea; new coats, new skirts, new sleeves, new collars and cuffs, new materials, new linings, new colors, new trim mings. Materials include imported faille*, gabardines, cliudda, poplins, English tweeds, serges and black and white checks. 1 he shades are Holland blue. Newport sand. ^ battleship grav. navy, putty, black, and. of course, many designs in the smart cheeltr.. We Especially Mention the Reproduction* of Imported Models, Copying Exactly the original creations of Maurice Mayer, Drecoll and Bernard In the choicest conceptions One in particular is ft military suit of navy blue gabardine! with black trimmings and nickel buttons; another is & black faille silk, with full skirt, on yoke knd plaits at side, and the coat in an original design ! , with self-trimmed lapels, Very beautiful one-of-a-kind styles are shown in nil ma terials and shades S the best style and tailoring skill of Amer ican makers. As an early season suit of smartness and sim plicity the black and white checks will be greatly in vogue. Prices from $25.00 to $97.50. *I*h!rt! floor? H streeti THE WOMAN OF EQUESTRIAN IDEAS OF EXERCISE AND PLEASURE Will Be Interested in the Showing of Smart New Riding Habits Which are very chic and altogether new and different. No goed fashion has been overlooked and some very practical e.HClmlvo features are represented in the showing. One fliding Habit deserving special mention is our ENGLISH WHIPCORD (PATENTED STYLE) IN RICH OXFORD GRAY. The brecchcs are heavily reinforced with leather, and the coat is in the popular paddock style A Riding Habit that is without an equal, we believe. Other Habits are shown in many new spring shades, styles and mate rials?English Whipcords, Meltons, Forestry Cloths, Black and White Checks and Khakis, $10.00 to $45.00. flfSird fi?W> O #treef. Attention Is Invited to Our Showing oi New Spring Frocks, Dresses and Gowns In suitable styles and appropriate colorings and materials for afternoon wear, receptions, teas, dances, parties, street and house wear. Street and house gowns, of the soft silks and taffetas now so popular, made in many lovely adaptations of the new styles. Gowns lor afternoon, receptions, teas, dances and even, ing wear, beautifully made in exquisite styles?many cd them of combinations of dainty fabrics?some with lace ana rosebud trimming?all embracing features and notes of in* dividuality in style or making. Many American copies of foreign models, others de signed by American creators: all are desirable from everj standpoint. The new materials?gros de londre, silk faille, crep? meteor, crepc tie chine and silk poplin?and the most de sired of the spring colors?Belgian blue, battleship gray, pearl gray, putty, sand, black and light and dark navy blu? ?complete assortments from which your selection may bt made. Prices range from $25.00 to $87.50 each. Third floor. G street. A Beautiful Assortment of Silk Blouses. Never So great a variety of models as these we nom show. The exquisite fabrics have been beautifully utilized, and the season's fashions are here in a bewildering display ol lovely variations. Simplicity features all of the newest styles, and the dainty touches in trimming and embroider} which many of the blouses show produce a charming effect At $5.00 each?Attractive models of Georgette crepe in man) pretty styles, one of the most desirable having dainty collar and vest of organdie. Many of them are embroidered in dainty pat terns. Colors are sand, putty, white and flesh. At $5.75 each?l.ovely styles of Georgette crepe; several models with convertible collars, which may be worn either high or low and some finished with dainty bows of black ribbon at neck. On< style has inset of lace and embroidery, others have fine tucking in lovely clustcr effects. Colors are flesh, white, sand and cornflower blue. At $8.75 each?Crepe de chine and Georg ette crepe have been used with exquisite ef fect in the making of these blouses, some of which are of crepe de chine, with panel front and back of Georgette crepe, and sleeves also of the Georgette crepe. Especially pretty is the handkerchief waist, which looks like two very large handkerchiefs of crepe de chine form the front and back, and Georgette crepe sleeves and yoke. Colors arc white, flesh and maize. Third floor, G street. At $10.09 and $10.75 each?A blouse ol Georgette crepe in putty color, with an ex quisite pattern in eyelet embroidery on fronl and back, is but one of the many delightful models at this price. Tailored and semi tailored styles, in tucked and embroidered effects, which are lovely, are shown in pro fusion. Long sleeves and fancy buttons ar? found on most of the models. Colors art white, flesh and French gray. 'Our Complete Selections in Women's Best Spring and Summer Footwear Are Now in Entire Readiness Cspeciall? jfor Moobtoarfc & lotfjrop Our assortments of this Handsome and Elegant Foot wear for spring and summer are unusually large, ranging from styles of elegant simplic ity to those conservatively or nate. Add to their distinctive style, which is authentic, the quality of workmanship and material which every pair ex emplifies, and you will readily understand why these shoes are recognized as the standard. So good is this Footwear that there is nothing that we could say about it that the shoes do not justify, and will prove to the satisfaction of every woman when seen. It meets the exacting requirements of the most critical and fashionable dressers of Washington and provides a selection for every degree of taste. The many and varied styles in Footwear this season, the unusual use and combination of materials place a heavy responsibility upon Correct Footwear, and it requires just such a season as this for one to fully appreciate the capabilities of these finest of shoemakers. The Following Models Are Priced at $6.00 and $7.00 Pair. Bronze Kidskin Dora Slippers, with two instep scraps, trimmed with small bronze buttons; hand-turn soles and Spanish heels. Patent Calfskin Slippers, with white calfskin quar ter, trimmed with small buttons; hand-turn soles and Spanish heels. Patent Calfskin Aha Slippers, piped in white calf skin and trimmed with small buttons; hand-turn soles and Spanish heels. Patent Calfskin Aha Slippers, with gray suede quarter and small buttons; hand-turn soles and Span ish heels. Three-strap Dora Slippers, with patent calfskin vamp and fawn suede quarter, beautified by three cut steel buttons; hand-turn soles and Spanish heels. Patent Calfskin Aha Slippers, with small tongue and trimming of buttons; hand-turn soles and high French heels. Third floor. Tenth 6treei. Leola Slippers, with patent calfskin vamp and taupe suede quarter, small button trimming, hand-turn soles and Spanish heels. Patent Coltskin Angolack Monticello Slippers, small tongue and two small buttons; hand welt soles and Spanish heels. Patent Calfskin Drexel Pumps, self-covered buckle, hand welt sole and leather Spanish heel. Gun Metal Vamp Dora Slippers, with fawn suede quarter, two instep straps and three small pearl but tons; hand-turned soles and Spanish heels. Gun Metal Calfskin Dora Pumps, with three instep straps, trimmed with four cut steel buttons, hand-turn soles and Spanish heels. Gun Metal Calfskin Aha Slippers, small button trimming, hand-turn soles and Spanish heels. Drexel Pumps of gun metal calfskin, with metal buckle; hand welt soles and leather Cuban heels. Woodward & Lothrop Millinery Is Justly Recognized for Its ORIGINALITY, STYLE AND CHARACTER. Removed from the commonplace and in thorough harmony with the prevailing modes, mirroring every whim of fashion, yet preserv ing dignity of character. Our expert milliners have succeeded as never before in their proper interpretation of the new spring modes in Millinery, and we present a display of Hats in which wom en will find diversity of models sufficient to answer every demand. Georgette Crepe, Net and Braid Dress Hats; Drooping Picture Hats; Poke and New Sailor shapes, with flowing streamers; Broad brim Sailor Tailored Hats; Old-fashioned Pokes, quaint and pic turesque; New Sand and Putty Shade Close-fitting Turbans; New Poke Hats in gold color; Smart Black-and-White Tailored Hats; Flower-trimmed Tailored Hats. Mourning Hats for all periods of mourning. Children's Hats for dress and tailored wear. The early approach of Easter is noted in the completeness of the display and our desire to allow patrons to make their selections early. Third floor, F street. The Parame Is the Best French Corset. There are certain types of figures which seem to demand the particular lines of the French Corset?for them nothing else will do. To such women our Parame Corset must appeal very strongly. And the new models for spring are deserving of more careful considera tion than ever before. The different models are the latest in corset lines; low and the newer medium bust effects are shown, and some of them are to be seen in the more medium-length skirts than heretofore. As an indication of the absolute style authenticity of this corset we might say that we are having inquiries for the new "curve" at the waist line, and the Parame Corset shows it to just the proper degree. The materials of which the Parame is made are handsome and rich, and the boning firm, but not heavy; a strong combination ol the beautiful and the practical. THE CORSETS FOR THIS SEASON ARE MOST CONSERVATIVE AND EASY TO WEAR. Parame Corsets, $7.50 to $15.00 pair. Our experienced Corsetieres are well versed in Corseting a0 fig ures properly, and a correct fitting is assured patrons who depend upon them, and we suggest that they be allowed to fit your corset. Third floor, Eleventh street. Wallace State Seal Souvenir Spoons, Special Price, 11c Each. Spoons for 26 states are now on sale, and those for other states, and additional quantities of these will be placed on sale as soon as secured. Note?We are having made especially for us a special WASHINGTON (District of Columbia Spoon) and will be glad to take your order to be sent upon arrival. These Spoons are the actual teaspooif size, about six inches in length, beautiful shape and design, with the official state seal at the top and the U. S. Spread Eagle crest below, and further ornamented with the National Emblem. THE NAME OF EACH STATE IS HANDSOMELY EMBOSSED ON THE HANDLE OF THE SPOON. Each spoon is wrapped in a guarantee, 18 per cent solid nickel silver base, plated with a heavy plate of pure silver 999-1,000 fine (50 dwt. to the gross). Any spoon that does not give satisfactory service will be replaced. The best quality and the finest design, ornamented He only with official state and U. S. designs. Yon can pur chase as many as you please at one time?now. Each Mala Soot, F street. Store Notes. Easter Cards, in sacred and unique and novel designs; also Booklets, Fold ers and Sachets In numerous effects. Favors of many kinds.?Main floor. Eleventh street. Easter Toys. Eggs and Novelties in great variety; Chicks and Ducks. Stuffed Animals, Filled Eggs, Quaint and Unusual Toys.?Fourth floor, Toy Store. The Cold Storage Vaults are an excellent place for Furs, Garments. Fabrics or any articlo that you want to keep safely. Everything is thoroughly cleaned and rendered perfectly sanitary before being placed in our vaults. The rates are most moderate. Send for descriptive booklet. If you are moving, or have furniture or other goods to be sent to friends or relaUves, or an out-of-town residence, you should get tlie best service in packing, crating and shipping. We have men in our employ who arc spe cialists in this line of work, devoting their entire time and experience to it, and we will be glad to give any one the benefit of their service at a moder ate charge. The Watch Sale Is Important in Savings and the Variety Offered. We feel confident that better Watch values than we are offering cannot be found. Every watch is thoroughly tested and passed by our expert watchmaker, and to further assure patrons we stand back of every watch with our own guaran tee. Men's and Boys' Gold Filled Watches, $5.00. Boys' Nickel and Gun Metal Wrist Watches, $5.00. Women's and Girls' Gold Filled Watches, $5.00. Women's Sterling Silver Wrist Watches, $8.00. Women's Wrist and Bracelet Watches, $10.00. Women's 25-year Gold Filled Bracelet Watches, $15. A great many people are skeptics regarding Watches at these low prices, but when every Watch is supported by a Woodward & Lothrop guarantee there should be no doubt. Any Watch will be kept in repair for one year, without charge, except where accident or unnatural injury is the cause. Jewelry Store, Main floor. F and Kleveeth street eatrance.