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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-29
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MARGARET Z. ROOT, public stenog-
rapher. Office, Roots Pharmacy. 761-tf
SHAMPOOING and Manicuring; cleo
tric vibrator. Miss Mary A. Griffin, 139
Main st. 229-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-29

LOST - Friday, gold harp shaped
pin, finder please notify Mrs. William
Dunleyy. 307-308*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-29
For Sale

FOR SALE-Potatoe for seed. "
:. Bettcrley, Rice Farm, 300:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
The Big Trees Saved.

The National Geographic Society, an
organization of which Washington is
proud to have been the birthplace and
to be the scene of its chief activities,
has accomplished many notable objects
in the interest of science. Its publications
have established a high standard and
spread valuable information through the
country and cultivated at the same time
an artistic sense. By way of lectures
and expeditions the society has greatly
increased the store of public knowledge.
It's contributions to the national thought
have been invaluable.
Specifically, the society has done
much in the aid of works for the benefit
of all the people. Its latest achieve
ment in this line is the appropriation Of
$4,000 by means of which the govern
ment has been enabled to purchase the
tract of land comprising the giant trees
of California, the famous sequoias. .Ow-
ing to popularity Of the state Of the
land patents these trees, though gener-
ally encompassed within the range of
national PARK, were subject to the will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

had twice figured in republican calcu-
lations about the presidency. Judge
Gresham became Secretary of State.
The appointment, however, did not
serve to keep the independent republi-
cans in cooperation with the democrats.
Great numbers returned soon to their
former affiliation, and assisted in the
republican triumph of 1894, when a new
Congress was elected, and in that of
1896, when the party swept both Con-
gress and the presidency into its sack.
As matter of fact, known to many
of his friends, Judge Gresham was him
self never comfortable in his new re-
lations. In the first place, his talents
were little suited to the office he had
accepted; and in the second place he
still remained republican in many of
his sympathies. He did not live to COM
plete his term; but had he done so the
likelihood is he would have supported
the republican ticket in 1896, as many
democrats did, and thereafter have re-
manned in the republican ranks. His
selection for the cabinet did not accom-
plish the object desired and intended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Constantine Balks Again.

Developments in Greece continue to
follow most cratic course, with events
steadily tending toward an open breach
of relations between King Constantine
and the allied nations. The other day
it seemed as though the monarch had
definitely realized the hopelessness Of
his position if he persisted in resisting
the entente demands. Now it appears
that grave suspicious are entertained of
his good faith and the government at
London, through Lord Robert Cecil, re-
CARDS the situation as one of extreme
gravity.
Much has happened at Athens that has
been concealed by the censorship. For
instance, it is now disclosed that last
week there was veritable battle in the
Greek capital, a large force Of the gov
eminent troops attacking much smaller
force of allied soldiers. 1t is now
charged that Constantine has modified
his army for the purpose of an assault
upon the allied forces at an opportune
moment, striking a blow in the rear
when the major portion of the troops
of the entente powers are distributed
along the Macedonian front.
1t is impossible to see how Constan-
tine can figure on any sort Of advantage
resulting from policy Of resistance.
His forces are not comparable to those
that could be assembled at strategic
points in Greece by France, England
and Italy. He has no navy, while the
allies have large naval forces available
for operation against his coast. His
army is under suspicion of disaffection
and the revolutionary party has the
nucleus of large force Of its own.
It would seem that he is risking his
kingship in this matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

It Is practically one-topic message,
short, clearly stated, and to the point.
The topic is the railroads-their regu-
lation and operation as respects the pub
lie welfare, both in times of peace and
Of war.
For times Of peace the President rec
ommends legislation which shall pre-
vent the paralysis of the transportation
of the country. He asks Congress to
provide against both lockouts by capital
and strikes by labor, the effects of which
would be the injury and distress of the
great body of the people. Certainly a
sound position, inasmuch as the public
interests are superior to all other inter
ests. Congress is supposed to legislate
for the public welfare, has the power
to do so, and should exercise the power.
The President, in a few words, states
ineontestably the difference between an
individuals right to leave his employ
ment, and his conspiring with others
"to stop the industrial processes of the
nation" Arbitration, in the interests
Of all when all are concerned, is of the
very essence of our institutions-so nee
essary to orderly government where
claims are many and conflicting that to
abridge or overturp the principle might
entail appalling disaster.
- h.
ommendation needs no. argument. In
an empire like America, where distances
are. great and the necessity for cover
ing them speedily and thoroughly in the
national defense is all important, gov
ernmental control through the chief
executive Of railroad transportation for
army purposes is vital. Congress should
not hesitate to provide for it. No Presi-
dent would, or could, abuse it.
In the concluding paragraph of the
message there is intimation that the
President will take no special hand in the
controversy about lowering the excessive
cost of living. The present, he says, "is
probably the last occasion 1 shall have
to address the Sixty-fourth Congress"
Nevertheless, the controversy is going
to be lively, and may become acrimo-
NOUS. 1t interests everybody. A num-
ber.ef remedies have already been pro-
posed, and others may follow 1.-THE
pocket nerve" so-called. is extremely
sensitive, and has been tingling for
months. If possible, rest should be
found for the distressed and the weary
Insthe weller of remedies one is miss
ing. No raucous tone anywhere is heard
ascribing the trouble to the policy of
protection. The ghost of that old alb
surdity has been laid forever. 1t so hap
pens that low tariff synchronizes with
the highest cost of living ever known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

of the holders Of the patents. An ap,
preparation made by Congress to buy
the private holdings proved to be made
quate. There was no time for reap
preparation, and in this emergency the
National Geographic Society came for
ward with its own funds and assisted
the government to the extent Of $1,000
The trees are now assured Of preserva-
ton and thus one of the greatest nat
ural wonders in America stands assured
" conserved from spoliation.
For this service the National Geo.
graphic Society deserves the warmest
thanks. 1t has set splendid example
to other organizations and to individual
citizens in thus acting in season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Cabinet Gossip.

Unauthorized by anything the Presi-
dent has said, gossip about cabinet
changes continues. Now it introduces
new men, and now it shifts men already
In commission
Apopuiar notion seems to be that the
President will improve the opportunity
TO recognize the support he received
from bull moossrs by calling one of their
number to his side, his object being.
first, to reward them for the stand they
took, and, second, to encourage them to
remain in their present company Should
he decide upon this course he will have
. good field to choose from Some able
men who supported Mr.. Roosevelt in
1912 supported Mr.. Wilson this year.
The matter of reward is simple
enough. The service rendered is of rec
ord. Mr.. Wilson knows the leaders of
the men to whom he is indebted, and
has but to make a selection acceptable
70 the rank and file. But the matter
Of holding such men to their new affil-
iafi6n is . horse of another color.
Mr. Cleveland had this question pre-
seatedSto him after his election in 1892
30 had been supported by number Of
republicans Of an independent mind in
that campaign, and was advised to in
vite . representative Of them into his
edfipet, and thereby impress them ia
v6Iably for the future.
He adopted the suggestion, and his
choice fell on Judge Gresham, until that
canpaign Q stout republican, and who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
The District Estimates.

The District Commissioner estimates,
totaling $16,961 ,09266, and running more
than $4,00O,O00 over the sum of the cur
rent appropriations, again demonstrate
the inadequacy of the present system of
appropriations for the maintenance of
the National Capital. All of the items
included in the estimates are worthy
of adoption. They are representative of
real and urgent needs, in the expansion
of various departments of the municipal
government. They cover extensions of
the school system, enlargement of the
police and fire departments and ad-
ditions to the city parks. They compass
increases in compensation for District
workers, which are equitably demanded
by present conditions. They stand for
the normal development of the District
in all lines. Moreover, they are based
upon the prospective revenues under the
present system of appropriations of
equal contributions from the local and
leueIdl 1uuuS LUZ DistIlCt maintenance.
The fact that these estimates are over
81 900 900 more than the current appro-
priation should in no wise be rated as
justification for curtailment. The ap-
preparations made at the last session for
District support were not adequate.
They left unprovided for numerous mat
tiers of Importance, large projects of de-
velopment and expansion works render
ed necessary by the growth of the city's
population. Every dollar of District
revenues should have been appropriated
last session for the currens fiscal year
on the half and half basis. Yet the es-
Inmates were cut then in a manner to
leave the District under restrictions in
many of its most important activities.
In the matter of the schools, for ex-
ample, there is heavy arrearage in
buildings and teaching force resulting
in cramped conditions and inadequate
teaching facilities. The Commissioners
estimates last year made for a better
ment of these conditions. The virtual
ignoring of their recommendations for
school developments renders it neces-
sary now to repeat the proposals, COM
prising an increase of over million
dollars on this account Further cur
tailments in the appropriations would
lead only to an accumulation of neces
sites, which ultimately must be cared
for in an enlarged budget.
The successive reductions of District
appropriations below the point Of the
Commissioners estimates and conse-
quently below the point of prospective
revenues constitute an ignoring of the
organic act for which there is no justi-
fication in Treasury conditions or in
law. In the framing of the District bill,
which has just begun, the District
prays for the time when the figures that
are submitted annually by the munich
pal heads representative of the mini
mum requirements of the National Capt.
tai will be regarded as a real basis of
appropriation and not as an impracti-
cable, theoretical maximum never to be
attained or even Appropriated in the
shaping of the local budget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

If I can boycott eggs today,
And make the price come down,
Perhaps in course of time l may
Efface each careworn frown.
So, if some morn, without my shoes
I venture to appear,
You'll know it is because I choose,
Since leather is so dear.
If in my shirt sleeves I go out
Oh, spare your thoughtless jests!
1t should be clear / am about
To boycott coats and vests.
And so with apprehensive hearts
A timorous tear we drop.
If once the boycott mania starts,
Where is it going to stop3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An Injustice.

"There's only one thing" remarked the
unsuccessful candidate, chat 1 regret
about returning to private life"
"And what is that"
"Fd like to have remained before the
public awhile longer so that everybody
could see I don't really look like the
colored portraits on banners hung out in
front of committee headquarters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

Some of the talent that used to put
in its time abusing the New York stock
exchange is now led by food prices to
turn it's attention to members of the
Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
NeU Arrivals

Why not complete set OF ivory
for your dressing table-or for a
Christmas gift an Ivory Set would
surely please. The sets We are
offering include Ivory Powder
Box, Hair Receiver, Comb, Brush,
Nail Buffer. Nail File. Shoe Horn,
Button Hook and Mirror. Com
plete set, S4.98.
Toilet Experimentation Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Silenced Admonition.

"Has your husband told you you will
have to economical" asked one woman.
"No," replied the other. "1nstead Of
its being my wardrobe that requires
economy, it's now his dinner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

Henry Cabot Lodge once referred to
Theodore Roosevelt as great vote
getter. What Mr. Lodge thinks of Hiram
Johnson's abilities in the same line has
not yet been recorded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

The statesman who represents farm
ing community is not likely to be held
to close account for the high cost of but
ter, eggs and the like to the city con-
sumner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

A billion and half is a big sum of
of increasing appropriations still ap-
plies. It is big government and get
ting bigger all the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

A Chicago market manipulation does
not care what happens to the law of de-
mand if he can take the law of supply
into his own hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

ViMa has been looting all over the
place, but has not yet succeeded in tax
ing Carranza's recognition away from
him. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Ho,dover RESPONSIBILITIES.

From Congress soon we'll surely see
Ideas new that must impress.
But most of what it does will be
Classed as unfinished business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

References to a presidential election
%. q matter of luck may cause w ].
Bryan to wonder whether his luck is GO
ing to change by 1920.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

The Presidents speech is the feature
of the opening day. Members of Con-
gress who as a rule would figure con-
spicuously are now noted as among
those present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

gotten around to carrying illustrations
There have been intimations that some
Of its contributors can produce timely
and interesting fiction, should occasion
arise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

Neither England nor Russia is al
lowed to forget dissensions in domestic
politics while engaged in the battle for
world power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Prophets Still Busy.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
The election prophets have been put
on the retired list. but the war-and-
peace variety is still doing business at
the old stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Editorial
Electrical Week

seven days set apart for a
featuring of the wonderful new
inventions in the electrical
world. A time for contempla-
ton of the wonderful control
man has over this mysterious
fluid.
How much we owe. to the
master minds who harnessed
electricity and put it to work
for mankind!
To them we are indebted for
our new electrical cash regis
tiers, which record a complete
sale in no time, making our
service unusually quick.
Our six rapid, yet safe and
comfortable, elevators are run
by electricity with the most
modern motors, etc.
An electric clock on every
floor gives you the absolutely
correct time, and they are con-
trolled by a master clock, also
electrically run, on the fourth
floor.
Electricity has helped lot
in making this THE STORE
OF GREATER SERVICE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

Official inquiries have not yet reached
a point that calls for formal attention
to the high cost of investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
The Newsboy.

From the Portland Oregonian.
The little newsboy on the corner
earns all he makes these shivering
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

1t is hoped that the climate will do
as well by inauguration as it has done
by the opening of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Tanned.

"Anybody try to sell you gold bricks
while you was to townp
No." replied Farmer Corntossel. 'Got
them city fellers tanned we have. They're
so busy lookin' out fur cold storage eggs
and imitation butter they amt got time
to think up no more tricks on us inno-
cent, unsuspectin' farmers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

The railway brotherhoods expect to be
on hand with congratulations on Janu-
ary 1, 1917.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Another Horror.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
Pretty soon some killjoy will be tell
ing us about the high price of pump
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

"Some folks" said Uncle Eben, "is so
full o. kind -heartedness an holiday
charity dat dey gifts cross an almost runs
over one another buyin' presents to
make people happy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

We want you to come and see
these pretty Sofa Cushions, COW
cred with imported tapestry and
damask, with soft, sanitary filling.
They certainly are beautiful and
we are sure that you will find one
that will harmonic with any color
scheme you may have in mind.
Price, $l.75.
Upholstery Department-Fourth
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

Have you seen the new
Manicure RoII-Ups? They
are made of soft morocco
leather and lined with MORE.
The set includes six pieces,
all necessary for manicuring
your nails. Set, $2.98.
Leather Goo s-Main
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

1Iave you ever heard a man say
he had too many cuff buttons?
Something new and attractive for
men to wear with their soft cuff
shirts is a pair of these Nor
wegian Enamel Sterling Silver
Soft Cuff Links at o8c pair.
Jewelry Depart m TN ain
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

Have a place for every
thing SO that you will know
where to find them. These
new etonne Laundry,
Handkerchief, Shoe and
Utility Bags will help you
to do this. They also make
desirable Christmas gifts.
Priced SOC up to $3.50.
Art Department-Third
Floor.
A useful gift, indeed, one OF these
Flasks would make. They are a.
pint size, in black leather case
with top that can be used as a
drinking cup. Price, $3.50.
Leather Goods-Main Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Sikolene Comforts

A lightweight, but warm bed
covering. A o-inch satin border
that makes it appear to be a
much higher priced comfort A
good choice of pat CO M
terms and colors, at sVO.VV
Fourth Floor -Lansburgh &
Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Administer RuQs
That Do Not "Shed'
At $3.50 Each

Most Administer Rugs, as you
know, give off a certain amount
of lint and, while it is not fault,
is annoying. We've secured an
Administer Rug from the Beattie
Mfg. Co. called Turkanna, which
we guarantee not to shed"
Comes in beautiful rich colors and
original patterns. Full room size,
ox12 feet. We also have Bigelow-
Hartford, Bussorah and Electra
Administer Rugs at $3.50. Give
the home one for Xmas.
Fourth Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
California Blankets

They are finished in the best
possible manner. A full-size,
perfectly woven Blanket-can
rightly be called the "Aristocrat
of Blanketdom" Come IN beau
tiful block plaids in old rose,
blue, pink and red. c1O 7E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05

Keep your feet warm and
you will sleep better. Get a
pair of Warm Eiderdown
Bed Slippers from our New
Shoe Shop. Choose from
pink, blue or gray, in sizes
for women and misses. Price,
soc and 60c pair.
Shoe Shop-Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Auto Robes
Beacon Comfortable

A very useful article for any
member OF the family. Have one.
handy to throw over you while
taking that after-lunch nap. A
revelation in artistic colorings
and design, and
very nexpe nsive O. M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Bath Robe Blankets

If you have any Newlyweds on
your Christmas list you can find
nothing that will please them
better than Blankets. A full
sized White Wool Blanket, care
fully doomed OF selected mate
rails, one that will assure
warmth and wear, at
the very moderate 81 *
price of .......- sV1sT0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-05
Pretty Gift Boxes

for everything boxable. Deliver
les will be made as quickly and as
carefully as possible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-27
FATE OF PRINCE RUDOLPH

To the Editor Of Evenin0 Ledger:
Sir-in your paper OF the 22d instant
you printed n very interesting article, en-.
titled Prince Rudolph; Who Killed Him %
by John Elfreth Watkins wish to ask
him and your reading public If they have
seen that new book by the Countess zanardI
Landi, entitled THE Secret of an Empress ?
There are surprises In store for them here,
surely, for in 1t this wonderful woman
unfortunate daughter of the unfortunate te
House of Hapsburg-gives not only the
cause OF the Crown Princes death and the
circumstances leading up to that tragedy,
but the subject of that mysterious quarrel"
between Franz Joseph and his consort and
the real reason for that brutal murder
Read 1t, all who love history and biography
and are interested in the fortunes of this
luckless family! Not since my childhood
has book appeared which SO fascinated
and inspired me-which convinced me
through and through OF the authors sin
cerity-as has this one
A brave woman has endured loneliness,
and poverty and even faced the danger
of assassination to be able to give the
world this book May she at last regain
her unquestionable rights both for herself
and for her children
1 feel that this letter of appreciation is
the very least can do for her personally,
so hope you will be kind enough to give
1t a place in your columns.
MRS. l.. s. CRANDALL.
West Grove. Pa, July 20.