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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
The Milk Problem.

The milk consumers Of Washington are
not specially concerned in the question
Of whether the distribution by retail
of the milk supply should be effected
by the present method, by cooperative
distributing plant maintained by the
producers or by municipal depot, run by
the District government. Their chief
thought is for the price that will be
charged for the product as it is deliv-
cred to them. The milk producers Of
the nearby states have lately been meet
ing here and declaring their unwilling
ness to continue the distribution Of milk
through the present system at the rate
heretofore prevailing, on the ground
that the prices they pay for labor and
fodder are too great to justify the main
tenance Of the old prices. They have
proposed to sell their milk to the Dis
trict for distribution through munich
pal depot. Such an institution, however,
would require legislation, and it may be
questioned whether Congress will read
lily consent to such an experiment, put
ting the District government in business
in competition with private enterprise.
A cooperative central depot as an al
tentative to a municipal distributing
station is a conceivable solution Of the
problem. Such an enterprise, however,
to elicit public support must insure the
maintenance of reasonable prices for
the product by retail. Indeed the whole
saler, distributing himself and cutting
out the middleman's profits, might be
expected to give the public the benefit
of that economy by offering the product
at retail at an even lower price than at
present.
To be effective, such an enterprise
would need to include virtually all OF
the milk coming into Washington, and
the organization would have to be most
carefully effected to avoid the laws
against trade combinations. But no alb
solute monopoly of the milk trade is
likely to be worked out whether by mu-
nicipal or producers depot. The pos
sible area of milk production adjacent to
Washington is too great to be organized
into an all-inclusive syndicate.
The public interest is chiefly in the
maintenance Of an assured supply Of
pure milk at reasonable prices. The
community will welcome any develop
ment that will assure such supply at
proper rates.
1t must be kept in mind, in this con-
nection, that the substitution Of CO.
operative central distributing agency, by
the producers of Maryland and Virginia,
would probably throw out Of business q
number of Washingtonians, now engaged
in that trade, with large capital invested
in their plants and giving employment
to many local people. Confederation of
the retail dealers is always to be had,
for the sake of local industry, especial
~ If the establishment of cooperative
distribution system merely substituted
for these Washington business men rep
resentatives Of a group Of residents Of
the nearby states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
The Neglected Trolley Poles.

While the coroner's jury has held to
accountability the driver Of the auto
mobile wrecked on = the Bladensburg
road the other night, for turning the
wrong way to allow an overtaking motor
to pass, the responsibility for the con-
ditions which actually caused the &C.
cident rests elsewhere. Just where it
rests is not yet determined, and will re-
quire a further inquiry for ascertain
ment. It appears that the danger Of
the conditions on the road was called
to official attention months ago, and that
reports were made and that the remedy
lay in the hands Of the Commissioners,
if they had deemed the menace to pub
lie safety sufficiently serious, for i'm
mediate application. Yet nothing was
done.
There may be some reason, as yet un-
disclosed, why the palpably dangerous
arrangement Of trolley poles on the
road-bad at best and especially bad in
view Of the shift of poles from one side
to the other-could not be quickly cor
rected. But whatever may have been
the difficulties in the way, it is plain
that there YVES negligence somewhere,
for no warning lights were placed
on the end poles Of the two lines, that
ending on the west side and the other
on the east side Of the road, to indi-
cate the danger ahead Of approaching
cars.
Are there other death traps Of this
kind in the District, which have escaped
official notice or have been neglected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

The businesslike manner in which Rus
STA is conducting present affairs would
indicate that war has benefited her peo-
pie at least to the extent Of shaking
number of time-honored grafters out Of
their strongholds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

New York's milk interests may be ex-
pected to call halt before drifting into
conditions such as night riders have
caused among some Of the country's to-
bacco growers. -..--..t -..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

When peace is restored and the mar
kets Of the world are thrown open, Japan
may be relied on to do some lively bid
ding in places where she has never be.
fore appeared as q competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

If made responsible for further e1-
PLANTATION of the September result in
Maine, Senator j. Hamilton Lewis might
offer the classic avowal, ode gustibus
non est disputandum."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

The so-called eight-hour Law promises
to be one matter in which most Of the
argument follows the legislation instead
Of preceding it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
Summing Up,

Summing Up.
Vacation is over; we're gathered once
more
Round the Preside SO warm and con-
tent.
In recalling the season at mountain and
shore
The hours are improvingly spent.
The strange apprehensions have faded
away
With which this existence was rife,
And We count It triumph, indeed, whom
We say
Everybody got back With his life.
No bold mountain climber got totally
lost,
To starve In some wilderness dark;
No swimmer far out to destruction was
tossed;
Nobody got bit by shark;
Nobody got smashed up by automobiles
Or was hit in riotous strife
IT'S Joy when the family census re-
Everybody got back with his iifei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

Some of Mr.. Hughes old friends and
admirers among New York democrats are
forced to fall back on the assumption
that his character somehow went to the
bad while he was on the Supreme bench.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

According to report, Henry Ford does
not consider it desirable to make cam
paign funds conspicuous features Of his
munifeent pay roll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

As the date for starting the eight
hour law, January 1, 1917, ought to bring
special demonstrations from the brother
hood men who manage the locomotive
whistles in ushering in the New Year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

Ham and eggs long since lost its po-
sition on the bill of fare as ine1pen-
sive food. The bread and milk item
threatens to 60 the same way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

A Mexican campaigner too often
neglects the working mans full dinner
pail and devotes his attention to q full
pocketbook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

Chicago threatens to suppress gam
bling, but, as usual, finds no way to
count in the wheat spectators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

England having declared the Zeppelin
Intellectual continues to devise guns to
make its failure as thorough a. possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

In q number Of cities next years base
ball club is again an object Of profound
admiration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
ExehanHe.

"A man has a right to change his
opinions"
eyes," replied Senator Sorghum; "but
he has to be careful not to get cheated
in the trade and come out worse off
than when he started"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.


Financial Problem.
"How far can you run your car in
dayf"
II dunno" replied Mr.. Chuggins; at
depends somewhat on the price Of gaso-
line"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
Two Theories.

"How do you account for Biiggins'
nervousnessf"
II don't know which theory to select.
Those who like him say that his dys-
pepsia gives him a bad disposition and
those who don't say that his bad dispo-
sition gives him dyspepsia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
Social Progress.

"Has your boy Josh made any dis
tinguished acquaintance since he went
to the cityp
"Well," replied Farmer Corntossel; "he
knows all the big movie actors by name,
though I don't know whether he's ac-
quainted with any Of them personally"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
The Finish

The Finish.
He who fights and runs away,
Exhausting all his strength and breath,
May keep on running, SO they say,
Until he runs himself to deathl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
Velvet Hats Special at $3.50, 1928
Knit

CT o 8 ly Knit
Cotton and Wool
Petticoats; plain
c o l or s or with
various col ar ed
borders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
Panne

Cloth and Heath
e r b / o o m Petit
coats; plain col
ors and floral eff
fects; elastic waist
band.
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9Oc Sheets, H.
$500 inch /OC
With the Follow
Towels

Hemstitched n u 9 X
Towels, with mono
gram borders; size lex
"a inches.
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Gowns

25 new styles.
Heavy Amoskeag
dannelette; n e a t
stripes; round. We
or high neck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
F1anne1ette

Petticoats: dainty
stripes, also white.
p l n k and blue;
with hem or seal
loped bottom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05
$1.1O Sheets.
81x99 inch.
Crash

Kitchen Crash, with
red or blue borders.
Six (6) yards for only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

Union Suits and
Separate G ments.
Famous makes-Me-
rode. Carriers, RICHIE
lieu and Norfolk and
New Bruins wick.
New Building.
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Bingham

Dress G ! n g h a m s:
plain and checks. 12hc
and 15c a yard quail
ties.
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Known as Outing
Flannel. The quality
usually 12hc yard for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-05

Dyofold Vests Pants
and Drawers, in sizes
Q to 16 years. A linn
tied qua tity-no
promise made to to-
morrows later VS.
itors.
Street Floor.
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Get the Habit of a Y
D. Blouses Very Special at the
Broken Lots Are Feature,

All new-al1 the new autumn styles a
Note how sheer the materials, how dainty
work. And find all sizes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14

yes, Mrs. Roessing said, did not say no.
They asked for more time in which to
reply.
The questions are being sent to every
candidate for either branch of Con-
gress, but those TO the Pennsylvanians
were sent first, and there has so far
only been time for return mali re-
plies. The large number of favorable
replies sent in so promptly is causing
JOY at the headquarters Of the national
association, and telegram telling the
glad news was dispatched to Mrs. Car
rie Chapman Gait, the national presl-
dent, by Mrs. Roessing tonight.
Belief that this pyesages gains in the
other states, and that a large majority
of the candidates to be elected in No
vember will be pro-suhrage, has grown
stronger and stronger in national head
quarters, as letter after letter pledg-
ing support has been received.
an previous years" said Mrs. Roess-
ing. 1--WE have addressed such inquiries
but the difference, not only in the
tone of the replies, but in their actual
number. is amazing this year. Men
are writing us frank replies this year
who have always up TO this time put
aside our questions. Men are pledging
just what we want this year who pre-
viously evaded u.s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14
Reprinted from The Tribune of December 10, 1871
Wilson Picks Horse Doctor
as Coast Surrey Head
E. Lester Jones' Veterinary to Succeed Dr. Otto
Tittmann Noted Scientst-Spoilsmen lnroadS
Feared in Bureaus.

the Bureau of Weights and Measures,
besides representing America in scien-
tifc congresses at home and abroad
and serving as a member of the perma-
Lent international Geodetic Commits
sion. He had worked with the Cana
dian and Alaskan boundary commits
sIons and had been member OF and
held Office in the following societies.:
American Association for the Advance
ment Of Science, Washington Academy
of Sciences, Philosophical Society Of
Washington, American Meteorological
Society, American Society of Civil En-
gineers. American Philosophical Society
and the Astro-Physical Society Of
America.
The work Of the Coast and Geodetic
Survey is difficult and delicate. Under
the law the bureau is charged with the
following duties: Survey Of the
coasts of the United States and coasts
under the jurisdiction thereof. and
publication of charts covering said
coasts. This includes base measure,
triangulstion, topography and hydrog-
rsphy along said coasts; the survey OF
rivers to the head Of tide water or ship
navigation; deep sea soundings; tenn
perature and current observations
along said coasts and throughout the
Gulf and Japan streams; magnetic OBJ
servations and researches and the pub
LEGATION of maps showing the variations
in terrestrial magnetism; gravity re-
search; determination of heights; the
determination of geographic positions
by astronomic observations for lati-
tude, longitude and azimuth and by
triengulation. to furnish reference
pCints for state surveys"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14

ures?" Mr.. Hughes asked. w hen
American troops landed at vera orua,
when several Of their number were
killed by Mexcans and many Mexicans
were killed by them, that was war
nothing else. Moreover, 1t was very
ignoble war in which we meddled IN
matters that seemed to Mexico TO De
none of our business, and even 10 US
to be very questionable wisdom. IN
the face OF that situation and the DC
plorable lack Of preparedness that mas
compelled the government 10 take
young men away from their pusihess
and keep them for months on the
American border TO prevent bandit
raids, il seems hardly correct to state
that the administration has kept us
out Of war;"
Meets Washington Leaders.
Mr.. Hughes was met by a delegation
of Republicans and Progressives when
he alighted from his private car TINS
morning and was escorted TO the Day
cnport Hotel. In accordance with ms
strict views concerning observance OF
Sunday. Mr. Hughes requested that no
reception be held at the hotel. lie met
numerous Washington leaders, how
ever. and discussed politics with them
in an informal manner.
Two meetings will be held here TO-
morrow. in both of which Mr.. Hughes
is expected to emphasize the need oil
rrcparedness. Early in the evening the
snecial train will leave for the swing
down the Pacific Coast to Portland, san
Francisco and San Diego.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14
WILSON, TOO, MAY
STUMP IN MAINE
Hughes and President
Both Expected to Take
Part in Fight.

Portland, Me-, Aug. 9.-The present
week will see the opening oil the
sueech-making campaign among Maine
voters in preparation for the state
election on September IL. As there
will be no test of strength between
Democrats and Republicans in other
states prior to November Z, leaders
of both parties look upon this con
test as a political index, and they
have therefore made plans for a pro-
gramme of oratory calculated to keep
the issues before the voters for the
next four weeks continuously.
Both President Wilson and Charles
f. Hughes are expected to plead for
their own support as candidates. In the
list of other speakers scheduled Tor
the campaign are nos only party
leaders in the state, but also Demo-
Gratis and Republicans Of prominence
from all over the country, including
Senators. Representatives and former
and present Cabinet officers. Colonel
Roosevelt will deliver at least one
address in behalf of Mr.. Hughes.
Although the Progressive party will
have no candidates in the field, the
trend of individual progressive sentl-
ment is regarded as the most interest
ing factor in the situation, with
leaders on both sides processing con-
fidence that they will obtain the bulk
of this vote.
All political forecasts agree that the
vote this year will be the largest ever
cast, as in addition to the state ofhcers
and congressman, two United States
Senators are to be chosen for the first
in the state by direct vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14
SEES HUGHES STRENGTH
IN HIS WESTERN TOUR
Chairman Wilcox Says Demo-
Gratis Have Changed Plans.

William r. Wilcox, chairman of the
Republican National Committee, de-
ciared yesterday that Charles b.
Hughes's speechmsking tour has proved
the Republican nominee the possessor
of an unassailable quality of gener-
alship. and that his Western tour has
caused the Democrats to change their
plans.
Mr.. Wilcox said that the Democrats
who have criticised Mr.. Hughes for as
Wilson instead Of expounding his own
policies are following the course the
Democrats have pursued ever since Mr..
Hughes was mentioned as a Presiden-
tial possibility.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14
keystone Candidates
Pledge Suffrage Aid

Washington, Aug 13.-By return
mail, in answer TO q series of ques-
tions, sixteen candidates for Congress
in Pennsylvania have already promised
to do everything in their power to OBJ
tain favorable action on the Federal
suffrage amendment, if they are
elected.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Roessing, chairman of
the Congressional committee of the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage Asso
citation, announced to-day that she had
already received replies from nineteen
Of the Pennsylvania candidates, of
whom sixteen answered yes to all three
of the following questions:
Are you in favor OF woman
suffrage?
IF elected will you vote in Con-
gress to submit to the states Federal
amendment 20 enfranchisc the women
of this country?
3-If appointed on a committee in
whose jurisdiction such an amendment
should fall, will you do all in your
power to expedite the passage of such
a measure?
Even the three who did not answer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14
WILSON RAISED WAGES,
DEMOCRATS CONTEND
Textbook Declares Administra.
tjon Has Aided Laboring Men.

The second chapter of the Demo
cratic textbook now in the printers
hands deals with the wage problems
Of America and'endeavors to show how
the lsboring man has benefited by
many millions Of dollars during the
Wilson Administration. Statistics
from the report of the United States
Department Of Labor are given to
show, according to the campaign
writers, that the average wage increase
in the industries has been from to
20 per cent during the last four years.
During the Wilson Administration
the author says, wage earners in the
United States were paid 1900 ,000,OOO
as against sl4,320, 900 paid in wages
during the four years of Mr. Taft's
term"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14

by the finances of the state will
ultimately be brought under budge.sry
control and state expenditure thus
greatly reduced; and by the use Of your
veto power you have eliminated man
appropriations for which there was no
public need.
"More-and this is Of immens.
significance TO Progressiyes ever.
where-you grappled with resctionsry
politics when many Of your party as.
sociates were still afraid.
"The outstanding issues in 1915 are:
National honor, military and industrial
preparedness, governmental efficiency,
and such economy in public expendi.
lures as IL consistent with proper
public service. For these we believe
from YOUR record you stand. For
these we. as Progressives, stand; and.
so standing. emphasize the invitation
previously extended to you and your
associates"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14
President and Hughes In
vited to Address Atlantic
City Convention.
TO MAKE MEETING
BIGGEST EVER HELD
Leaders from Every State Will
Discuss Vote Campaign from
September 6 to 10.

The biggest suffrage assemblage in
the world since time and "Votes for
Women" began will be the emergency
convention of the National American
Woman Suffrage Association, TO be held
in Atlantic City from September 6 to 10.
Leading suffragists from all over the
United States will assemble to argue
out the policy of the national associa-
ton. The Presidential candidates Of
both parties have been invited to pre-
sent their views on suffrage to the con-
.vention. Other distinguished men and
women of the country will address the
suffrsgists.
The convention headquarters are TO
be at the Marlborough Blenheim, and
the sessions are to be held in the Nixon
Theatre and in St. Paul's Methodist
Episcopal Church. Among the features
of the convention will be a three
cornercd debate as to whether the ma
tional association shall pursue state,
Federal or state and Federal action for
equal suffrage. Miss Laura Clay, Of
Kentucky; Mrs. ida Hustled Harper. Of
New York, and Mrs. Raymond Brown,
of New York, will present the three ar
guments. after which the convention
will vote on the question. Another
feature will be a demonstration OF
model open air meetings.
Prominent Women to Speak.
The National American Woman Suf-
Trace Association has already opened
convention shop on the corner OF Della
ware Avenue and the Boardwalk. Here,
until after September 10, they will sell
suffrage novelties and literature and
dispense information.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, national
president Of the association. will pre-
side at the convention. Among the
speakers are Miss Julia Lathrop, chief
of the children's bureau, United States
Department of Labor; DR.. Katharine
B. Davis, chief Parole Commissioner,
New York City; Newton d. Baker, Sec
rotary of War; Mrs. Raymond Robins,
president of the National WOman's
Trade Union League; Raymond Robins,
Herbert Parsons and DR.. Anna Howard
Shaw.
The New Jersey State Woman
Suffrage Association and the Woman
Suffrage Club of Atlantic City will
tender reception TO delegates and
visitors the first night of the conven-
ton.
Slogan Contest Ends Tomorrow.
Only one day remains to the con-
testants who are struggling TO formu-
late the best suffrage slogan. Because
of the calling of the Emergency Con-
vention at Atlantic City, the National
American Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton has changed the date for the end
of the contest from October | to
August 10. The poster contest time
will be extended to January 10. En-
tries for the s25 slogan prize have
come from all over the United States.
There are even several from the
Tombs The slogan must not contain
more than five words, must be entirely
. original, and must be written on the
outside of a sealed envelope, with the
contestants name and address on the
inside. 1t should be sent to the Slo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14

gan Committee Of the association, III
Madison Avenue.
The National American woman
Suffrage Association Is proud that, tor
the first time In the history OF the
United States, n woman has been nom
mated for Congress. Returns snow
DR.. Eva Harding. OF Topeka. Kan,
suffrage leader in her state, has won
the Democratic nomination for Rep
rescntative from the LIST Congression-
al District by a majority Of sos votes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-14
Committeeman Wilson's Guests.

The members of the Democratic
Campaign Committee will be guests at
luncheon of President Wilson at the
White House Tuesday. Most of the
members Of the committee, it was
stated at Democratic national head
quarters yesterday, were expected to
make the trip to Washington.