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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14
The President on Mobs.
The President said at Buffalo:


at have been very much distressed,
that have happened recently. The mob
in this country. l have sympathyNwith
what some men are saying. but I have
no sympathy with the men that take
their punishment into their own hands,
and l want to say to every man who
does join such mob that I do not
recognize him as worthy Of the free
institutions of the United States. There
are some organizations in this country
whose object is anarchy and the destruc-
ton of law, but I would not meet their
efforts by making myself a partner in
destroying the law. / despise and hate
their purposes as much as any man, but
! respect the ancient processes Of JUS
tiee and | would be too proud not to sec
them done justice. however wrong they
are. And so | want to utter my earnest
protest against any manifestation of the
spirit Of lawlessness anywhere or in any
cause"
Coming from the chief magistrate, this
deliverance is both timely and impor-
tant.
Aimcly, oecduse Inc "dt mas Pue Q
large part of the country's population
on edge. Excitable men are now easily
excited. They are feeling new infu-
ences, and think readily Of force. I'm
less restrained. they are apt to lose sight
Of or respect for "the ancient processes
of justice" and settle grudges and griev-
ances out Of hand. War times make
many changes, but they are not intended
to Danish, and should not Danish, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14
Inadequate Car Service.

Citizens associations are passing reso-
lutions continually expressing disap-
prevail of the street car service and de-
manding a betterment of conditions.
The complaint of bad accommodations,
insufficient cars, dirty ears. dangerously
crowded ears comes from all quarters.
There seems to be no section favored
by really good car service. Specifica-
tions are given of the inadequacy of
the Roadway during the hours of con-
gestion. Repeated instances are cited of
passengers waiting many minutes while
overloaded cars pass without stopping.
All this is naturally conducive to a state
of public irritation, and it is no exaggera-
ton to say that the community is vir-
tuaily unanimous in protesting against
what is obviously an insufficient accom-
mediation.
This matter cannot be continuously
ignored. A remedy must be sought and
applied. Recently few more cars were
they have evidently afforded no prac-
teal measure of relief from the con-
gcstion morning and evening Obser-
walton shows that on most Of the feeder
lines, those running to the congested
area, there is no lack of trackage. On
some of these lines during the hour from
s to intervals Of four and five min
utes elapse between ears. On these
lines, indeed, the service could be dou-
bled without danger. 1t does not fol.
low, Of course, that this service can be
extended through the congested portion
of the city. But it would be possible,
by fuller use Of the present trackage
to the edge of street congestion, at least
to bring the majority Of the people to
within easy walking distance Of their
destination. At least they could be
brought to transfer points as a means
of temporary relief while awaiting a
better solution Of the problem.
The Public Utilities Commission has
made practically no progress toward q
betterment of conditions. It's authority
in regard to valuation, which is a pre-
liminary to broad measures Of improve
ment, has been questioned and is now
before the courts. The public can see
no reason for delay, however, in the in
stitution Of measures of relief. The
seven-foot space rule adopted some time
ago has been virtually discarded and is
of no effect There is today no stand
ard of accommodation. Car crews load
their cars to the physical limit and pas
sengers who cannot get toe room on
the steps are left. The crowding is in
decent and dangerous, and the condi-
tons surely justify the commission in
ordering material improvement, even
if it involves the expense Of some new
transfer arrangements and possibly
some new switch or loop constructions
that will utilize more fully the track
age that now exists on the feeder lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14
A Discriminatory Dog Tax Plan.

II the local dog tax is increased as
proposed from 81 to $40 year the eff
feet will be practically to confne the
keeping of dogs to persons of means.
1t will prohibit the maintenance of
canine Pets by people in moderate cir
cumstances. 1t will make the dog strict
~ luxury, as every dog not licensed
will presumably be slain. This dis
elimination cannot be justified on the
ground Of public health. As The Star
pointed out the other day, if it is deem
ed necessary to eliminate dangerous
dogs there is a remedy now in the pen
atty for allowing dogs to go unmuzzled
At present the muzzle law is violated
by rich and poor owners of dogs alike.
If it were strictly enforced many high
bred, valuable animals would be i'm
pounded. 1t is to be assumed that under
a system Of higher license the muzzle
law would still prevail. This makes the
proposal to raise the tax look like an
effort to raise more money. But the
District is in no need of revenues from
such a source. It has difficulty now in
getting permission to spend all the
funds it provides. Surely there is no
warrant for denying to the poorer citi-
zens of the capital the privilege of keep
ing dogs as companions, pets and guar
dams of property. by means of a pro-
hibitive tax, when those in more af-
fluent circumstances are licensed to
keep animals. The dogs of the rich ac-
tually encroach upon the food supply,
for their provisions are especially
bought for them, whereas the dogs Of
the poorer people are maintained upon
table scraps. Popular opinion is strong
ly against any proposal to make the dog
the object of an unnecessarily high
license tax
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

The gentleman who wants to send
potato bugs to harass the kaiser's peasan-
try evidently assumes that German
laboratories have been crippled to the
extent of creating shortage in Paris
green.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

Food speculation at q time like the
present makes horse racing and lotteries
look like high-class and respectable
forms Of gambling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

The discovery that Germans had been
making payments as far as possible in
counterfeit money may have helped some
in ranying Russians to the support Of
government Of their own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

New York's "white way" will turn off
the lights at HAS tomorrow night. And
this happens just when the buyers are
coming to town and expecting to be en-
tertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

The Hun does not care how many
ruined cities he leaves behind as re-
minders to posterity Of his ruthless
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

Our old friend Jack Frost has sched-
ule Of his own that contemplates no
postponements because Of coal short
age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

The man with an empty cellar de-
rives little satisfaction from the assur-
ance that he is in no danger of being
mistaken for a coal hoarder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

Italy is now expecting to witness an
other Of the strategic retreats Prussia
has made famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

Labor the world over is called on to
forget any old controversies and face
the conspiracies organized by Prussian-
ism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

Like statesmen of even greater intel
lectuality, Lenine did not know what
to do with the job after he got it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

America is now as busy in discover
ing methods Of economy as she once
was in devising new Injuries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

When meatless days make fish too ex-
pensive some substitute may be found
that will permit fshless days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

"Some men," said Uncle Eben. "is so
smart dat when dey gifts through talkin'
you don't feel helped none. You jes'
feels kind O. lonesome an ignorant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14

subscription by mail-Payable In dvance e:
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14
Blessings Brighten.

Blessings Brighten.
"Oh, blessings brighten as they take
their fight"
The man who made that statement had
it right.
What fierce affection rises in the soul
As we behold dwindling ton of coal!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pH1LASpER JOHNSON.
Fitness Triumphant.

"Do you believe in the survival of the
fittest7"
eyes," replied Senator Sorghum. ~
have been reelected term after term"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14
Supplies.

SuppIIeS.
"Would you marry man because he
was rich9" ......... .....-...
"Not these days." replied Miss
Cayenne. of 1 were to yield to mer-
cenary impulse, I'd be more likely to
marry man because he was a grocer
or a coal dealer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14
The Whistle

The Whistle.
In days gone by I'd stroll along
Whistlin' easy or a-whistlin' strong.
And every whistle use to hear
Sounded jes' like music to my ear.
Now when dat factory whistle blows
It says. Get to work fob yoh food an
clo'es!"
And do ingine whistle says. Clear de
way.
Cause is got heap freight fob to
pull dis day"
De steamboat whistle 1t says de same,
III yoh feet don't hurry, yoh stomach
goes lame"
Dem same old whistles dey sure do
blow
But dey doesn't play much of a tune.
no mol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-14
The Charge.

"Who's that man the sheriff has un-
der arrest7" .
"He's the bartender. He kept the
same old bottles and filed 'em up with
soft drinks. They looked so temptin'
we couldn't help buyin' So we decided
to have him took up for obtainin' money
under false pretenses"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
COLLEGE NOTES

The Delta Kappa Epsilon will hold it's
annual initiation Monday evening with
a banquet at The Addison.
The senior basketball team held its
first practice in the gymnasium this
week, They hope TO get a winning com
binati0n together again this year, They
will have hard time finding men TO fill
the shoes of Dake and Goode, both of
whom played corking games at the
guard positions for their class last year,
After loudly clamoring for the sopho-
more scalp the senior eleven got their
opportunity on Porter field Saturday,
but were unequal to the task and left
the field on the short end of the l3-to-l2
score Considering the poor condition
of the field the game was well played,
few fumbles being made by either team.
One of the fumbles was turned into a
touchdown for the sophomores in the
first few minutes of play.
At the chapel services Sunday, Ralph
Harlow, who spent several years as a
missionary in Turkey before the out
break of the war, addressed the stu
dents. In the evening he gave an inter-
esting talk to the men and women Of the
college in Pearsons social hall. His
subject was "The Effects Of the War on
Christian Character He made an APP
peal to the students to place the Cross
of Christ on the same level as the flag
and to realize their duty to both.
The Campus board held an important
meeting in the Campus office Friday, at
which plans for a campaign to clean up
the old debt were made. The board has
decided to make an immediate active
campaign among the students and the
alumni to boost the subscriptions. The
following students were elected to the
board; Hazel Grover, associate editor
for the women, and William Huggard,
reporter 1t was decided to change the
office hours to Wednesday and Friday
from four to five. Any one may come
to the Office during these hours and read
the exchanges, which are increasing
every month.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30

Assets over three million
dol ars, Surplus over ten
per cent of deposits. Inter
est at four per cent com
pounded semi-annually on
January Ist and July lst.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
Red Cross Seals to Continue
tuberculosis FIGHT

Here is the Red Cross seal for
Christmas, 1917, by far the hand
soonest seal the Red Cross has ever
printed. The date for placing the
seals on sale has been changed from
November Is TO November 5. in
order that the Christmas packages
for our soldiers in France may bear
those little stickers, telling them
that the folks at home are not slack
ing IN their fight against tuDer-
culosis.
In Vermont, the sale will be under
the management of the Vermont AS
ISOLATION for the Prevention of Tu-
berculosis and 80 per cent of the net
proceeds will be used by that Asso-
citation to fight tuberculosis in Yer
mont. the association, although
only year old, has received the
highest commendation for the things
it has accomplished from the presi-
dent and secretary Of the State
Board of Health and welfare work
ers throughout the state. At the
annual meeting of directors, it was
voted that, in addition to keeping up
the educational and relief activities
of the Association, an effort should
be made to start "preventorium "
for anemic children who have been
exposed to tuberculosis. H. W.
Slocum, secretary of the Associa-
ton, defines a preventorum as
temporary home and open air school
combined where the children are
given every chance to get well, learn
how to keep well and, finally, go to
their homes and tell what they have
learned to others.
The opinion is unanimous through
out the country that on account of
war, the work to control tuberculosis
must increase. The prevalence of
tuberculosis in Europe is increasing
and only the most strenuous efforts
will protect the United States from
a like misfortune. The Red Cross
Seals sell at one cent each and
affords every one, young and old, an
opportunity to contribute something.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
SALISBURY

The Red Cross at their supper and
sale on Friday night took SOL in re-
ceipts, with net proceeds of 5000 The
second entertainment in the course will
be held in the town hall on Saturday
evening, when the Beverly Entertainers
of Boston will be present.
Mr.. and Mrs F. j. Sumner enter
tanned Thanksgiving day W. j. Thomas
and Miss Anna Thomas Of Brandon
and l.. f. Bump,
Mrs. Hamilton entertained on Thanks
giving the Hon. j. E. Weeks and Mrs.
Weeks of Middlebury and Mr.. and Mrs.
C. M. Winslow of Brandon.
Miss Cecie M. Thomas of the Uni
versity of Vermont is with her mother,
Mrs. NJ. A. Thomas.
The weekly meeting of the Red Cross
branch has been postponed until De-
cember at the town hall.
Mrs. w. b. Phelps and son returned
to Burlington Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alverton E. Whitney
were pleasantly surprised Monday even
ing, November ~, at tnelr nome by lne
arrival of friends numbering over
seventy, the occasion being the fftieth
anniversary of their marriage. Mr..
and Mrs. Whitney received a sum of
money, some pecesbeing gold and other
useful and pleasing gifts, also a beaut-
full boquet of gold and white chrysan-
themums, as well as cards and letters
from friends unable to come. Alverton
E. Whitney and MARI l.. Hyde were
married by Rev. Harvey Leavett of
Middlebury in Monkton November 10,
1867, and came to Salisbury in 1869
where they now reside.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
WEYBRIDGE

Mrs G.. M. Baker and daughter,
Emma, were business visitors in Bur
lington last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Elliott of Bristol
were in town last Sunday calling on
old friends.
Notwithstanding the incessant rain
the chicken pie supper given in the
parlors of the Methodist Episcopal
church last Thursday evening was a
success both socially and financially
The net proceeds were S42.50.
The remains of Mrs. Hill who died at
the home of her daughter in North Fer
rsburg, were brought here Monday and
buried in the New Haven West ceme-
terry.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
BRIDPoRT

Mrs. r. D. Sunderland has been i'll
with a severe cold.
Mr.. and Mrs j. H. Howe spent Tues
day at their camp at Lake Champlain.
An "Old Folks" dance is to be given
at the Grange hall December q.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Fletcher who
have been in the hospital at Canaan
daigua, n. Y. as the result of an auto
mobile accident, returned home asst
week.
MIR. and Mrs. X. II. Holmes who
have been the guests Of their daughter,
Mrs. +. e. Frost, returned to their
home at Shoreham Saturday,
Miss Dorothy Wolcott spent the week
end as the guest of Miss Katherine
baldwin and her aunt, Mrs, NJ. T.
Wolcott
In spite of the storm that made bad
roads, the Modern Woodmen of America
had good attendance at the dance
which they held at the Grange hall FIJI
day evening for the benefit Of the Red
Cross and netted for that society the
good sum Of $35, 33,
Mason Carpenter who is working at
the Pulp mill at Ticonderoga, N. Y,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Carpenter.
w. l.. Wheeler of Burlington was
the guest of H. NJ Peck Friday and
Saturday.
Patrick Cooke left Thursday for
Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, where he
is to join the United States army.
Mrs. w. Z. Walker spent the week
end at the home Of her sister, Mrs. j.
S. Dukett
Several members of the Modern
Woodmen of America attended the
special meeting of Middlebury Camp No.
1924, held at Middlebury last week
Monday. the occasion being visit from
their State and District Deputies.
The first number of the Entertain
ment Course which is to be held at the
Masonic hall during the winter, was
given last Friday evening by the
Armenian Jubilee Trio who gave the
audience all that could have been an
ticipated. The next number is The
Pierces to be given December 8.
The regular meeting of the Grange
was held at the Grange hall Tuesday
evening The program was in charge
of the chaplain, Rev. Hervey Gulick.
Mrs. j. G. Petty who has been in
poor health for some time went to the
Mary Fletcher hospital Burlington
Tuesday
Mrs. Anna Wtherel who has been
i'll for 50 many weeks is much improved
and expects soon to be able to be about
the house.
Through the kindly thoughtfuness
and interest of DR.. Mary Platt of
for the Bridport Library, the
Platt Memorial Library gave the follow
ing books which were duplicates there
to the Bridport Library:
Poems
SCOTS Poems
Tennyson Poems
Eliots Poems
Adam Bede, George Eliot
Felix Holt, George Eliot
Fated to be Free, Jean lngelow
Off the Skelligs, Jean lngelow
Hypatia, Charles Kingsley
History of the English People,
j. r. Green
The Literary Reader, George Cathcart
Shirley, Charlotte Bronte
Charlotte Bronte
The Toiers of the Sea, Victor Hugo
By Order of the King, Victor Hugo
The Adventures of Francois,
S. Weir Mitchell
Anna Karenina, Count Tolstoi
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
RIPToN

Timothy Billings is collecting in town
Tor the Y. M. C. A. fund.
John Noble is in the Mary Fletcher
hospital for treatment for his eye which
was badly injured few days ago while
cutting logs for Timothy Billings.
j. E. Hodges has returned from a
four weeks absence.
S. F. Matteson recently had four
young cows stray from his pasture into
the woods on the Salisbury mountains.
Mrs. John Noble is visiting Mrs.
Noble Brooks in Middlebury.
Farmers are improving the first
seighing of the season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
CORNWA ALL

The next regular meeting of Corn
wall Grange will be an open meeting
on Wednesday night, December 9th.
County Agent |. N. Bartlett and Home
Demonstration Agent Miss Emma
Fuller will be present and give talks on
subjects of interest to all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30

For baby's Group. Willie's daily cuts
and bruises, mama's sore throat. Grand
mas lameness .-Dr. ~ Onas Eclectic
Oil-the household remedy. SOC and 6Oc
adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30
FIRE SALE |

Plaster Board Barn Equipment etc., slightly
damaged by FIRE water and smoke at very low
prices while they last. II interested call or write
STRONG HARDWARE COMPANY
BURLINGTON, VERMONT
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-11-30

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,
w. Irving
Course of Time, Robert Pollock
Crown of Wild Olive, John Ruskin
The Vicor of Wakefield,
Oliver Goldsmith
Lays Of Ancient Rome,
Thomas McAuley
Story of Kennett, Bayard Taylor
Samantha at Saratoga.
Holley Marietta
Woman in White. Wiiki- Collins
The following books were given by
Mrs. f. c. Crane;
Saddle and Sabre, Hawley Smart
Opening a Chestnut Burr, f. p Roe
File No. ll3, Emile Gaborian
Lady Audley's Secret, NJ. f. Braddon
Sunlight and Shadow, j. b. Cough
Prince of the House of David
j. H. lngrsham
Harrison and Morton, Wallace Lew
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-05
KNOWLSON MEN
SHARE IN PROFITS

Brief talks were given by ID M
Scribner. OF Chicago. and Frederick
n. Tilton. OF Detroit. ON the value
OF cooperation and team work at
the annual banquet of the A. T.
Knowlson company. Wholesale sas
and electrical supply dealers.
In accordance with the profit.
sharing plan announced two years
ago. each employe who had been
with the company six months or
more shaded In the profits. Sub
stantial checks were distributed.
In making the presentation. W.
G.. Clarke. secretary and treasurer.
congratulated the employees on the
spirit OF harmony and cooperation
in evidence during 1915.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-02-05
Builders Club To Meet.

The Ex-Directors' club OF the
Builders & Traders exchange will
hold its regular meeting Monday
evening. in the Hotel fuller. The
retiring directors OF the exchange
are now eligible 20 the club and
they will be initiated into it's mys-
teries at the meeting. Albert
Ternes. president OF the club. will
be master OF ceremonies. He Il
planning 10 give the new members
a good time" whatever he means
by that W. A. c. Miller. William
Malow. William H. Steger. T. f.
Beck and w J. Burton are the "un-
fortunates" this year. and they will
get all that is coming TO them.