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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Mr.. Bryan "Kids" the Colonel.

Says Mr.. Bryan in the current Com
moner:
"Col. Roosevelt might be able TO Sc
cure better consideration for his com
ments upon the war if he could forget,
during their composition, that Woodrow
Wilson is the man to be credited with
the fact that the colonel has been q
private citizen for considerable num-
Der Of years"
This is an infeEeitous observation
1t does not square with the record.
Col. Roosevelt himself is ito be credited
with the fact that he has been q private
citizen for considerable number OF
years" He put Mr.. Taft in the White
House, and subsequently, put Mr.. Wilson
there He was the master of ceremonies
in both the first Taft and the first Will
son campaigns. As candidate Mr.. Taft
had strength OF his own, but was par
ticulariy strong in the support he re-
ceived from the colonel. And, of course,
but for the division caused BY the
colonel in the republican party in 1912
Mr.. wilson would have been defeated
There are those who ascribe the tart
character of Mr.. Rooseveit's criticisms
ofthe President to the fact that he feels
himself really responsible for the things
ha complains of; realizes that if he had
stbordinated his personal ambition in
1912 to party duty. his party today
might be still in power.
But let us put aside both Mr.. Bryan's
b1.iinage and this other comment and
eAamine Mr.. Roosevelt's criticisms OF
existing war conditions on their merits
They do not appear to be personal
4Gsns Of them are well directed, ani
tseAA ~ pot. They do not mako him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Germany's Food Crisis.

For the past two years reports of
starvation in Germany have circulated
again and again, but always with
prompt denial. These stories came from
travellers, seldom from Germany direct.
Lately there has been a cessation Of
them, and it has seemed that the food
situation within Germany had i'm
proved. Now, however, come statements
by Berlin newspapers to the effect that
the food conditions within the empire
are intolerably bad. The Berliner Tage-
blatt the other day stated that city
jewellers were awaiting the winter with
anxious concern and serious fear; the
foodstuffs prospects were more unfavor-
able than at any time during the war,
and there was danger, in addition
to high prices, which had become ter
rible burden on the masses, that not
even the most absolutely necessary
foodstuffs could be considered as as
sured.
Supplementing this conservative state
ment the Berliner Vorwaerts, in what is
described as plain spoken attack on
the food controller, declares that great
masses Of the German people are not
only hungry, but are literally starving
Condemning the war profiteers and mil
honaires who have boarded food, it
states that the middle class is spending
all it possesses on food, while "forty
millions of the masses are starving and
are unlikely to sit silent" The Vor-
waerts adds these highly significant
words:
eve might have within month an
absolute catastrophe in Germany and a
collapse even worse than the Russian,
resulting in a German defeat and loss
of the war"
It is significant that both the radical
Vorwaerts and the conservative Tage-
blatt express the same opinion, that the
food situation is dangerously critical.
These statements are not travellers
tales or paraphrased reflections from
the German press, but actual extracts.
Something is changed in Germany when
such frank predictions of disaster are
permitted expression. Evidently the
seizure Of Rumanian wheat lands and
the capture Of Russian stores have not
suficed to furnish Germany with a mar
gin of food for its already dangerously
depleted middle and lower class popu-
lation. The hint Of revolution must be
viewed as solemn warning to the gov
eminent that the German people will
not stand privation indefinitely, with
no prospect of victory in the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
The Telephone Contracts.

General notice by the telephone com.
Nany that all contracts are to be termi-
hated on the LIST Of January, in antici-
patton of an increase Of rates, is strict
" in accordance with the terms of the
contracts themselves, which contain a
ten-day notice clause. Doubtless most
telephone subscribers have been un-
aware of this fact. It does not follow,
however, that the contracts thus termi-
mated will not be renewed in the same
terms as before. The Public Utilities
Commission is now hearing arguments
On the rate question, and it is by no
means assured that it will decide in
favor Of the company's contention that
higher rates are necessary. The sole eff
feet of the general cancellation Of the
contracts will be to compel wholesale
rewriting of contracts under whatever
rate scale may prevail when the COM
mission has rendered its ruling.
That the commission will deny the
plea of the company for more money
for the service is the prayer Of the
community. It is by no means demon
etrated that the service costs the COM
pany as much more as the new schedule
of proposed rates implies. Nor is it at
all clear that the governments enor-
nous demand for telephone service in
war time should impose upon the private
users Of the telephone in Washington
the heavy burden which it is now pro-
posed to put upon them.
:. IF these rates for which the company
has asked are approved the people of
the District will be compelled to pay
very heavy toll for an inferior service.
The domestic user will be deprived of
tho privilege of the unlimited service,
which has become an established system
and which could not be changed without
inficting serious Inconvenience and
heavy expense upon many thousands of
people. There is no claim that the I'M
burden upon the company now than it
was before the war. Only through the
greater telephone use of the government
has this form of service become in any
sense or degree drag upon the system
:. Whatever rates may be established by
the utilities commission, there should be
no deprival Of the privilege, which has
become by usage virtually a right, of
unlimited domestic service And in the
revision of the rates themselves, if any
departure from the present scale is
granted, the public will expect the COM
mission to take into account the heavy
revenues which the company is deriving
from the government for the extraordi-
nary service placed at its disposal
:. If the rates now existing remain I'M
changed by the commission all present
contracts, which are by general notice
of the company now cancelled as of
date Of January !, should automatically
be renewed, as of uninterrupted force
and effect. The public should not be
PUT to the annoyance and inconvenience
Of renegotiation with the telephone
company for service that stands as on
the former basis. The ten day notice
now issued should be regarded as mere
y measure of precaution contingent
upon an action by the commission
which may no: he taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

German agents are expert in disor-
ganizing. Russia has borne evidence to
this fact; and is also bearing evidence
to the fact that German insincerity
makes her impossible as an organizer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Trust promoters always claimed they
were philanthropists 1t now develops
that their processes of organization will
make it easier for the government to
take over business as an emergency
measure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Dangerous Suggestion.

"Some of the greatest minds in the
country are serving the government for
one dollar year"
"Don't let's talk about it. Some con-
gresham who is always trying to hold
down the pay of government clerks may
ovcrhear US and take notion to dwell
on it as precedent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

The coal miners who work during the
holidays are contributing quite as much
Christmas cheer as men of far greater
wealth and philanthropic reputation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
A Censorious Cynic.

''Do you think we ought to tell the
children there is no Santa CLAUSE"
"What difference would it ,nakei No
body believes anything anybody tells
anybody else nowadays"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

1t is not likely that Lenine will al
low the kaiser to pretend to superior
experiences in dealing from the bottom
of the diplomatic deck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

An investigation as to high prices
often develops so many causes that it
becomes difficult to select one as an
object of attack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

American inventors can be relied on
for ideas. The question of giving them
active mechanical expression is what is
likely to involve delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Having accused the Q. g. A. of bluff
ing, Germany is annoyed to find that
Uncle Sam continues to stand pat. a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

1t is said that Daniel Boone and some of
our other early pioneers could go into the
wilderness with only ri
No4ura fe and Il sack of salt and
live in comfort on the game
1oous. and other wild fowl which
the woods afforded. While few people
want to try that sort of thing nova
DAYS, persons who know the food value
of the fruits of our native trees and
shrubs are. according to experts of the
forest service. able to use them to good
advantage in experimenting other food
Aside from the numerous edible
mushrooms roots, fruits of shrubs and
smaller plants, the trees of our forests
AFFORD large variety of edibles which
are highly priced By woods connols-
seurs. First in Importance. Of course,
are our native nuts--beechnuts, but
ternuts. walnuts. chestnuts and others
The kernels of these are not only
toothsome but highly nutritious, and
are used by vegetarians to replace
meat The oil of the beechnut is said
to be little inferior to olive oil. while
used by some of the Indians for various
purposes. The Indians. it is said, also
formerly mixed chestnuts with corn
meal and made bread which was
baked in corn husiZs. like tamales. In
parts of Europe bread is made from.
chestnuts alone.
nut which is not suited for eating
raw. but from which a palatable food
Is said to have been prepared by the
Indians. is the buckeye. The Kernels of
freed of the poison which they contain
when raw by filtration The resulting
paste was either eaten cold or baked.
One of the best known fruits. the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Latest Model.

prohibition plays wonderful part
in politics"
"Yes,' replied Senator Sorghum; "the
water wagon is now the band wagon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Careless Handling.

A promise, like rusty gun,
May be brought out in careless fun,
And play very serious trick
When it puts up an awful kick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Germany's peace hints represent an
effort to use the Christmas tree as
camoufage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Mr.. Spreckels will not be convinced
that some of his rivals are not working
Uncle Sam for too many sugar plums.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

People who buy coal by the peck
cannot be expected to 60 much farther
in cooperating for fuel economies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Pork is sufficiently costly to typify,
even down to the price tag, the prof
iteer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

A merry Christmas is duty, as we'll
as pleasure. An atmosphere of gloom
never helped to conquer difficulties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
As the Darkness Fell

"Do you believe in signs7'
"Not in electric light signs" replied
the fuel administrator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Look at my Antoinette ruche, Does
it remind you of anything"
An Antoinette ruche naturally recalls
neck-and the queen rigid
with terror as the guards drag her
to the knife-and the Princess Lam
belle, with her coquettish head on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

ton nifty years ago tnat counterfeit
detectors" were pub
A Wow Tn netect lished and circulat-
Counterfeits. .st.r ~ n.c.uh.-
81, 1857, is the following short rule for
counterfeit detection, which. it was
stated, had been proved infallible:
divide the last two figures Of the
number of the bill by four. and IL one
remains the letter on the genuine will
be A, If two remain 1t will be B, II
three, C; should there be no remainder
the letter will be D. For example,
note is registered 2461: divide sixty
one by four and you have one remain
ing. According to this ruling the letter
on the note will be A. In case the rule
fails be certain that the bill is counter
felt
However good this rule may have
been in 1857. it certainly does not work
out to infallibility at present. Some of
the bills bear check letters running as
high as Y and some OF the twenties
contain both A apd B. But. then. there
Asosnot.sO many untae1oee0 0oUt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23
Efforts to Aid
City's Poor.

the lack Of employment. The board OF
aldermen passed n bill to appropriate
$4,000 for the relief Of the poor and
Mayor Wallach called a meeting of citi-
zens to devise ways and means for the
succor of sufferers. At that meeting an
organization was effected of the Provi-
dent Aid Association. of which The Star
of the next day. December 81, said:
THE organization of a permanent aid
society for the poor. formed on Thurs
day evening at the city hall, in ac-
cordance with the suggestions of the
mayor is an excellent idea, and prom
Uses to result in great good The Of
ficers of the society are we'll known
citizens. whose selection Is q guarantee
that the affair will be managed for the
exclusive benefit of the suffering poor.
of which there are a great many in our
midst. 1t was determined at the meet
ing of the directors held last evening to
establish soup houses in four different
sections of the city and committee,
consisting of Rev. C. n. Hall, b. H
Stinemetz. w. T. Walker, w. T. John
son and Alexander Ashley. appointed
with power to establish them at once.
It Is expected to have one or more in
operation on Monday next. 1t is i'm
portant that the ladies of the city
should be interested and we hope to
see large attendance OF them at the
meeting to be held at the city hall
Monday noon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

1t can easily be realized that during the
past year the resources of the bureau of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

On the morning Of Sunday. Decem-
Der Is. 1867. the Calvary Baptist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Rumors that the foundations Of the
Capitol were insecure circulated half a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

With the increasing cost of food. fish
is beginning to take an important
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

The work of the Federal Reserve
Board in connection with the control
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-23

Fifty years ago the Washington
Monument stood Incomplete, an eyesore
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11
DANCE MAY l7TH

Tho Sons Of Norway will own the town next Thursday night, May l7, when they will be hosts at a dance to be held in May Flower pavilion when whoop la time will be en- loved. The Sons always do things on a big scale and thc dance the l7th will be in keeping with their we'll established custom A charge of one dollar will be made for Che men, but the ladies, bless them, will be free. Dancing will start ot 9 o'clock.
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11

Les Foreman and C. B. Coblentz have gone to Chicagott where they win be employed in the mine.
 FOR SALE Baby carriage, col- lapsablc. rubber-tircd, good condi- ton: cost S25. A bargain at ElO. Inquire at this office.
 Mrs. Mark Smith and three chil- drcn left on tho Spokane Sunday evening on three months visit with relatives in California.
 John R. Jensen, who left for tho westward two weeks ago, writes that he has located at Latouche and win remain there for an indefinite time.
 George E. Brown. Fred Hastings and Leroy Collins have an gone to Chicagoff Island where they will be employed in tho construction of a new canncry.
 LOST moving from Troadwell on day following the cave-in, one Blue Serge Tailored Skirt. Finder please return Co Mrs. E. Mugford, O'Counor flats. Douglas.
 Mrs. tDrl R V. Ellis and little daughter left on the Sophia ycstor- day for % visit with the doctors parents ot Salem, Oregon. They will bc absent about two months.
 Mrs. X. IT, Nelson who underwent serious operation at st Ann hos pital Juneau. about four weeks ago. returned Co her homo here last Sun day and is rapidly rogaining her strength
 Miss Houkoucn. nurse at St Ann hospital was passenger for the south on the Princess Sophia yestcr- day. cn route Co Seaside, Oregon. where she has a home and where she spends her annual vacations.
 David Landsbcrg. for a long time underground superintendent at Trcadwcll accompanied by his wife. left few days ago for the outside. They win locate on a ranch owned by them tn the state Of Washington.
 Douglas Oliver left today on the City Of Seattle on a visit to Seattle, Tacoma and other outside points. He win also visit at Bclliugham, where his sister. Miss Esther is at tending school He will be absent several weeks
 Mir and Mrs W. L.. Holmes and two sons will be passengers for the south on Che next trip Of the Alki, due Co sail next Monday. Mir Holmes has conducted a laundry in Douglas for Che past several years They will visit Mrs. Holmes parents in Vic toria and later settle on a piece ot land in Washington.
 "SITKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- modatious. American or European plan. For terms apply to Dr. L. F.. Goddard. Sanitarium, Alaska.-Adv.
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11
URGENT BUSINESS

Captain C. P. Morgan of thc Island Ferry Company, accompanied by Mrs. Morgan. left yesterday on a hurried business trip to Seattle in connection with his Douglas fish industry He will be away about two weeks and during his absence II. Johansen will have charge of the Island Ferry Com pany.
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11
HAPPY SOCIAL FUNCTION

The Trcadwcu Club dance at La- bor Union hall Wednesday night was a mos, enjoyable affair. the old-timc spirit being paramount an the even ing. A good crowd was present and Che music was excellent
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11
TREApWELL FIREMEN

Chief Jack Wilson of the Tread we'll fire department has called Q meeting Of the department for to- night at 7:3O In tho Trcodwcl school house. All members are urged to be present.
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11
REGULAR DRILL

Company B. Alaska Territorial Guards. held a regular drill at the Natatorium Wednesday night which was not as largely attended as it might have been.
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11
SUIT FILED

In q. s. Commissioner Hcnsons court yesterday Peter Tokoft filed suit against the Alaska Mexican Gold Mining Company for SIPS. He ol- lcgts that on last September 2nd, and while in the employ of the de- fcndant company, he sustained am in- jury which rendered him unable Co work for a period of 96 days The defendant is cited Co appear May 2S J. n. Cobb is named as attorney fo. rokuff.
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11
DOUGLAS CHURCHES
Lutheran Immanuel

Lutheran Immanuel Rcv. Martin L.. Larson, pastor) Firth Sunday after Easter. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Services u the English language at D. m
 All are cordially invited.
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11
St. Lnke,s Enisconal

UII NWNI NTTI0NWTWI Ulcy c. D. Christiwn Priest m
 ChurEcD
 Fifth Sunday after Easter c'Rc- gation" o- Prayer Sunday Celebration of Eucharist at II a. m, with sermon appropriate Co Ascension Day Ncxt ThmsdayJ Subject. "Thc ENaltatiou and Inter. ccssion Of Christ and It's Practical Meaning" next in series on What Is Christianity"
 Tho public is invited.
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11
Congregational

lllcy. p. s. BolIiugcr. pastor)
 10 a. m.. Sunday School
 Ham. Worship "Whcu Religion It's Catching"
 $500 D. m, Worship, "Thc White Flower" lMothcr's Day select read ing, "His Mithcr's Sermon Bonny Bricr BushJ
 Wednesday, s D. m., Bible study Hour
 Thursday $500 D. m. Choir
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11

For the best and noatcst job print. ing, come Co the News office
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11

The best white shoe cleaner is sold at Guys Drug Store for 20 cts.
Douglas Island news., 1917-05-11

"SITKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- modations. American or European plan. For terms apply Co Dr. l.. F. Goddard. Sanitarium, Alaska.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14

Wanted to buy secondhand bicycles.
Allen Arms & Cycle Co.-AdY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14
Bedtime Story For the Little Ones
Uncle Wiggily and the Blue6iTd-
. ny HOWARp n. uAnIs. -

get better until they stop fretting."
well. I don't see how i can make
the sky blue when Il is covered with
clouds" spoke Uncle NlEgllT.
Neither 7. nor any one else. except
one Of the kind winds. can blow away
the clouds"
Perhaps not blow away the clouds"
said q little voice outside the window
where Uncle WigsLy was sitting
But we can cover up the clouds for q
time and make &c look as though the
blue sky were there. II you want US
to-
How can you1' asked the bunny
VERY easy Watch was the an
sWer. And then up few the bluebird
whom Uncle Wiggily had saved from
the tangled grape vine And, calling
ro hundreds Of other blue5irds- they
air flew Li-h iu the air Their blue
wings spread out under the clouds
hidlIE them from sight. and when
Jackie looked Up NE saw only big
sheet OF pretty blue and he thought
it was the blue sky.
Now I am happy" he said. and he
fell asleep. soon 20 awaken all better.
and not a Bit fretful. So, after al,
the blUebird did a favor for Uncle
WiEgily and Jackie, you see. and
brought happiness
And if the cherry tree doesn't 60
over in the apple orchard and forget
to come back at pie time. III tell you
next about Uncle Wiggilv and the
yellow bird-CopyriEt 1917. by Nc
CIure Newspaper Syndicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-14
EsTbe ToeiJo,.' By Virginia 7erhune Van
44C 44ASA4OA De Water
Mr.. Norton Insists Giving to Miss Dart Handsome
Cloak for Her Birthday.

tcopyrIEht 1911. star Companyl =-=


0 for frequently OF late he had asked
| me TO go into the drawing room after
] dinner and play for him. / was not
] a skilled performer. but I loved mu-
I sic, and PLAYED well enough 70 please
him. Usually Mrs. Gore was present
/ at such times. Tonight she had gone
/ TO her room
When 1 descended to the drawing
room the music was on the rack Of
the piano and my employer was wait
ing for me sat down at once and
ran over the dainty fragment song
from one of the musical successes of
the season.
IT'S pretty. Isn't IT. even If It is
so light ] commented when / had
finished it,
Something to say.
He was standing by the piano and
nodded Yes, its pretty But 1t was
only ruse 20 get you down here Tor
Few minutes 1 have something TO
say TO you"
His manner was grave, vet he
smiled. Tomorrow he remarked,
els your birthday. Had you for
1 shook my head
And did you fancy that I had2' he
que-Ied- Then as did not answer,
he went ou-
Il know YOU thought I had. But
remember the date perfectly And I
in ra7ah-e+5nrI NJ the da-H
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