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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
Bosses and Trusts.

There has been very little discussion
of late about either the bosses or the
trusts. Other topics have occupied at
tention. Politics has been subordinated,
and that, of course, has put political
cries temporarily out of commission
Later, there may be revival in some
form of the old cries. At one time, and
for long, they stirred the political world
profoundly, and effected some substan-
tial results at the ballot box.
Both the bosses and the trusts are
still with us, and in fettle. They are
probably enjoying their present expert
ence, and glad TO see the limelight flash
ing and picking out objects elsewhere.
Their prayer of give us rest" has
been granted.
1t may be, however, that when the old
cries are revived the new situation will
require some changes in them-some
notifications Of the vigor of the former
attacks. Bosses and trusts may not in
the new situation appear as objection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
Overlooking the President

The disposition to overload the Presi
dent has been exhibited for some time
Let the President do it, has become
popular proposition. Evidently there
are public men who would SO centralize
authority that all authority would CEN
ter in the White House.
This spirit would be wrong at any
time, but it is particularly wrong now.
Our affairs have reached that stage
where business questions are uppermost
The raising of revenue and its e1pendi-
ture in enormous sums touch business
intimately, and call for business knowl-
edge and experience
The President has never been in bust
ness. He qualified for teaching. and un-
ill few years ago taught, and guided
other teachers. He is writer of dis
tinetion. specializing in history. He is
familiar with the library, but a stranger
to the counting room.
Manifestly, therefore, these numer-
Gus and gigantic business problems now
pressing are not in the Presidents line.
He should not be burdened with them.
lie can at best transfer them to others;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
The Districts Cavalry Squadron.

Two hundred men are wanted to COM
piete the Districts cavalry squadron of
four troops and machine gun company.
During this week an especial effort is
being made to enlist this number of
men so that the National Capital can
present its unit quickly in form for ac-
ceptanee by the government for early
duty.
Already two troops have been organ
lied up to full war strength, and they
have won admiration by their soldierly
appearance and their efficiency. With
the two new troops now sought and a
machine gun company the District
mounted quota will be complete and will
be a source of pride to the local COM
munity
This branch of the service is especial
ly attractive. While it is true that in
the present conditions cavalry is not
greatly employed on the war front, if
is expected that the conditions will soon
change so that mounted troops viii be
in demand. Those who joined the Dis
trict squadron may have an early OPP
portunity for unique service of especial
value.
But whatever the future may hold
this squadron should be completed to
give the District satisfactory repre-
sentation in the mounted arm of the
service. Tho 200 recruits required
should be Forthcoming. The appeal for
them is being made in terms that must
arouse interest and will bring the op-
portunity for effective service home to
every young man in Washington during
the next few days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

and with no experience in business he
has but the most limited acquaintance
with business men.
In every case where Congress can "do
it," Congress should "do it." That body
in enacting new laws should make them
most specific; where new tribunals are
necessary should create them, and then
with care pass upon the Presidents ap-
pointees to them.
This, for two reasons: Congress pos
sesses large powers; and many men of
business are to be found in both branch
es of that body. Some of them have
achieved great success, and are them
selves qualified for business posts of ma
tional consequence.
The President may be expected to
take up any duty imposed upon him.
He does not shirk work; and he would
be strange man if after seeking large
power he failed to acquire taste for
exercising it. Mr.. Wilson is not a
"young- man afraid of his horses" Rather
are his horses too much afraid of him.
Nobody is attempting to forecast the
length of the war, or the developments
as the war goes on. This much, however,
is altogether plain: That as nation we
are enlisted for large duties wholly new
to us, and that the very greatest impor
lance attaches to the way in which they
are discharged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
Prohibition and the Senate.

In its completeness, the prohibition
victory in the House was a surprise to
both sides. Both were organized and in
earnest, but neither was quite sanguine.
As in other cases, the appeal is to the
Senate; and the present week will wit
ness great activity for and against the
drink traffic. Whisky's cake is dough,
but the friends of beer and light wines
hope to save them.
The Senate has to consider both fea-
lures of the questionable moral and
an end to traffic which is an evil in
itself, and at the same time make good
losses from governmental revenue col
lected from the evil.
The sum is large For many years
the government has been fostering the
traffic by assessing it heavily for taxes.
In that way it has made itself a partner;
and the traffic has been glad OF the con-
nection.
And at present, when so much more
revenue than ever before is necessary.
larger assessments against the traffic are
provided for in the revenue bill the Seq
ate finance committee has now in hand.
If prohibition wins. that money must be
found elsewhere.
1t is a matter with several sides. and
all of fbo,,, ;vrDorfonf %ha Sana@. :. -
the eve of taking up. Before there was
war in Europe, or any thought that we
should ever become involved in Euro
pean complications, the cause of pro-
hibition had begun to gain rapidly in
this country. The moral feature gave
i: impetus There is responsiveness in
the assertion that, even if there had been
no war, prohibition would finally have
won. Public sentiment was sustaining
the aggressive movement in behalf of a
dry America.
There is no suggestion Of a presiden-
tial veto should the Senate ratify the
Houses action. Mr. Wilson has at no
time declared for national prohibition,
nor yet for making the issue a politi-
cal issue. He has been reckoned local
optionist. But the question is now in
that shape, he, with others, must take
sides in its larger, its largest, bearings;
and it seems reasonable expectation
that should Congress decree prohibition,
both as moral and war policy, the
President will approve with his sigma
ture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
American influence in Russia.

American influence is proving strong
in Russia. On two late occasions the
representatives of the United States
have addressed meetings of the people
and have caused pronounced reactions
for stability of administration At Mos
COW Mr.. Root talked to a gathering of
representatives of the zemstvo and mu-
nicipal unions. the zemstvo industrial
committee and the local council of work
men and soldiers, a typical audience of
the forces now dominant in Russia, es-
peciaHy of the socialist element. 1t was
the first time foreigner ever succeeded
in arousing the interest and holding the
attention of group of this class in Rus
STA. Mr.. Root awakened high enthusiasm
by his simple, Straightforward, earnest
words Of advice and appeal for a united
Russia and for vigorous prosecution of
the war against ruthless, treacherous
foe Re won the immediate sympathy of
his hearers when he declared that he
had seen nothing to criticise since his
arrival in Russia. At the conclusion of
his speech the audience voted unani-
mously to send a message of thanks to
President Wilson for sending the Root
commission to Russia. 1t was triumph
for the American influence and factor
for increasing governmental stability
and progressive war work against the
common enemy.
At Sebastopol, however, Rear Admiral
Glennon accomplished an even more re
markable feat. He reached the naval
base just after a mutiny had started,
the sailors ousting from their commands
several Of the higher officers of the fleet
He visited the ships and was enthu-
siastically received. At the request of
the men he addressed them, 80 effective
ly appealing for discipline and harmony
and service for Russia that the sailors
representatives. by vote of sixty to
three decided to restore to their posts
all officers Of the feet with the exception
of Admiral Koltchak and his staff, who
were distrusted by the men.
These occasions show that events in
Russia are developing toward stability
and strength of administration and
vigor in campaigning. Already offensive
activities are reported on several of the
sectors Of the long eastern front. In
Asia the Russians are driving the Turks
before them. A new spirit is pervading
the ranks. Fighting battalions" are be-
ing formed, of men who are determined
to push the enemy to the limit They
wear designating armbands and regard
them proudly as symbols of the new
manhood Of Russia, the new liberty of
the people. A keen rivalry has been
awakened for membership in these bat
talions, which are being dispatched on
specially hazardous missions.
Russia may have reactions and set
backs, but the future is now bright for
the evolution Of power Of supreme i'm
portance in the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
The Seventy Thousand.

Today begins the week Of special eff
fort to recruit the regular army up to
full war strength before tho selective
draft begins under the recent legisla-
ton. Some 10000 men are needed. The
President has virtually called for that
number of troops and his call should be
honored promptly without reference to
the fact that drafting is soon to begin
IN the creation Of the national army.
The 10000 men who are called for will
form part of the earlier units sent to
France. They will be absorbed in the
regular organization much more prompt
ly than the men who are drafted. Every
man who wants to see service now has
his opportunity for early duty BY en-
listing under this call.
There are some men Of the r,1;st-..
fion age who are practically certain to
be taken, who have NO claims for ex-
emption whatever. There are also men
below and above the registration age
VINO are free to go and are willing and
ANXIOUS TO do so. All of these now have
their chance.
Congress in its framing of the bill
creating the national army voted in
la'or of the seleetive draft principle
Instead Of volunteering. But the conn.
Try needs are so great that there is
plenty of room for the volunteers. and
the present call for 10000 more men
makes 1t possible for at least that num-
Der OF citizens to offer themselves to do
their bit for America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
4 Tcs. Required.

Johnny, il WAS very wrong for YOU
and the boy next door to fight"
awe couldn't help It, father"
"Could you not have settled your diff
ferences by peaceful discussion of the
matter, calling in the assistance of I'M
prejudiced opinion, if need be?"
"No, father. He was sure he could
whip me and was sure I could whip
him, and there was only one way to find
out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

able as in the old. For awhile at least
we may need them in our business; and
if we should. to the extent that they can
be made useful it is not improbable they
viii, be employed.
It is not likely that either of the two
old parties will disappear. No aspect of
the war Threatens their existence. But
it is likely that, during the struggle and
for one reason or another, individuals
will change sides, republicans passing
over to the democratic party, and demo-
Gratis passing over to the republican
party. So that when the war ends ana
party work becomes supreme again,
skilled organizers-or bosses, If you
please-will be in request. There will
be good deal of work for such men
to do.
As for trusts, the war has been demon
nous possibilt IS, of combinations of
capital, and it iii : do so in this. When
peace returns we ahall be bidding for
trade against pow rful foreign combi-
nations; and III order to succeed we
must in our own way and according to
our opportunities play the game, and
especially as by reason of our great
wealth We shall be able to play in such
manner for big stakes.
There are interesting times ahead for
politicians. business men. soldiers and
sailors. Many changes are coming, and
upon arrival will affect everything and
everybody. Rejected stones may be-
come chiefs of corners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
An Early Instance.

"Wed have gotten on all right if that
snake hadn't come along and taken
charge of the apple crop" said Eve.
"Yes,n replied Adam; "this is the
original case of the ultimate consumer
getting the worst of it at the hands of
the middleman."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
Fear.

1t is no time TO fear
When foes draw near;
When battles must be won
Aud work he done.
Then e.cr.. i.u'sn iaust bea.
In calm cot4 aletc
Wth parpose i;rm sind gsea.
Denying fate
When skies are mild and bright
And cares seem light.
While fond ambition filings
Her spell Ger kings;
When Weakness seems at length
To Conquer Strength
Then. dangers threatening near,
IT'S time to fear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Disadvantage.

"Do you think The Star Spangled Ban
ner' is good song"
31 don't see why it isn't a perfectly
good old anthem. You don't always get
a favorable impression of it, owing to
the fact that anybody feels free to tackle
it, regardless of whether he can sing
or not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25
The Day We Celebrate

July the Fourth is safe and sane.
With motives bravely rational
Well fight for freedom once again
And make it international.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

"Eloquence," said Uncle Eben, "is
what enables man to do ten minutes
work an den lecture on it in way
dat makes it seem worth a days wages"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

So many interests are centered in the
American capital that Washington this
year will rank as the worlds summer
resort. .s....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

China insists on holding revolutions
in spite of the numerous outside coun-
tries that are willing to run her gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

While the fact is not mentioned in the
German works on artillery, the strafing
process may have good deal of kick
to it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

The work Of eliminating the middle
man will commence with the stoppage of
shipments to neutrals who transfer them
to Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

The fact that the pickets' banners
published libelous assertions is compare
lively minor consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

Pancho Villa has dwindled so far in
pieturesqueness that he comes pretty
near figuring merely in the drunk and
disorderly class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

National legislation would have saved
Prince Georges county the trouble Of
"going dry" by separate formalities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

Russia fully understands that separ-
ate peace now will mean separate war
in the future. @.ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

OF course, the liquor interests will as
sumo that bone dry tastes are Indicative
of boneheadcdncss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-25

The career Of Nicholas Romanoff
shows the calamities that may befall
monarch who keeps bad company.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-05

BON Seoeutlmg aui Der 9ali5ilb.rui-
iiiden 6ront 3ugetrogen
9aIfan &riegs ihauploB.
9luf Der luaceooniiben 5ront fam
es in Dem @ebiet peiilid bonn Slmie
&aroar, am See Goirm imo ouf Scr
Struma-@bene 5il 9AIBenpoiten@ @e.
iedteu, oie einen fir sic bulgariiheu
Trilppeu giiniigen @erlam nab.
men"
Gie&dmpfe in @}oce0o.
nien.
Sofio, 3. Suut pio Qonoon, 4.
SUM. Die 6ulqoriibe Secreslei.
tlmg meloet bon Der moceooniiden
5ront iortgeiebte irauBoiiide lmo
britilde 8oriioBDerfcbe, iuclde aue
obgeiblagen muroen.
Gie Wleloung lolitct:
n@inige ran30iiibe @pnpa1nicn
uerindtep blllgariihe Dorqeido6ene
&olten iiolib Der 1orfer Suua lm0
Niopiua an5rgreiien muroen aBer
our6 luier @ei1ibieuer abaeihIa.
gen SSm n0r0liAen E6eil Der 5ere3.
Gbene itieBen itarte ieinolidc 9(6t6ei.
lungen nad ortilleriitiAer @orbe.
reitung, in Der 9iidtuna ai Spoto.
DO Dor, miBten aber unter Gem pirf.
iameu bulgarii6en 5euer 5uriidge.
ben.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-05

periu6eu ioaten 0ie Gur6iii6rlng
oes &egiitriulngs- -@eiebes 5it be6in-
bern.
0ie 9erid5te Ser ein3elnen Staaten
meroen erie6en lalien, piepiele gSeiBe
ln6 9teger iid ba6en regiitriren loi.
fen, pieoiele 8eireiung bonn &riegs-
oienlt 6eonipruAt 6aben, mieoiele
9(uslGnoer ii1 inter Oen 9fegiitrirteu
6eiinOen. @S mag mebrere Gage in
glniputb ne6men, bis ale Staaten
poaitduoige 9eri6te geianOt 6oben.
Seine 66eilerge6niiie perOen bon
Sen @re3inft- oOer GountD-9eonten
an sic StootS- 9(lttoritGten ooer bon
Sen 9ebteren al Oen @eneral %ro-
ooIt-9iari6all ii6ernlittelt weroeu.
GS iinO SSnitruftionen an alle &e.
omten er0ongen nur 3iiiern fir
Gin6eiteu befaunt 81 geben Die poll-
itdnoig iiuo, mag es lidb MN I'M
&re5infte, Counties ooer Staoteu
6onOelu
Gic bieiigen 8eanten welde oIie
MelOllugen ron 9lgitation 9egen ole
&egiitrirun genau Oeriolgt babel er-
flGrten 6eute 9lbeno, oaB feline 9ln5ei-
den por6anoeu ieien iiir cine iDlte.
matiibe 9emegrng 5ur 9ebinoeriing
Ser 0ur6iii6rlng Oes 9lusbebungS-
@eieBes. sic glauben ooB oie ge-
riGte BON oerIHieoenen 6dllen oieler
9lnti-Gonicriptiuns-@ -@ropoganoa oie
Situotion beOeuten0 iibertrieben ba-
ben. 01ur eiuige oGraHts" iino in
Oieie Sale perpidelt, lmo Dos &onO
ais iolGes i6eint ben 3peden oes
@eieBes ourbaus 5u5uitimmen.
Die 9iegierilngsbeamten 6ubea
ii6erall Staots-, Stoot. unO County
9(ltoritdten ireuoig bereit geirnOen
an Ser 9lr6eit ser 9fegiItriruug nit
5u6elfer mo 0ie bieiigen 9edlnten
6aben an Dem Grfolge OeS giganti-
icben Flanes feinerlei 3peiiel.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-05

Sn einem Gorort bon &uris. Cine
gan5e 6abrif.glulage flog in bic
2uft. Ole 0dcber BON 9lah.
bar.@ebGuoen muroen nit tort.
9erilien @is iest nod feline
Sooesidae befunnt gcnaht.
@ort8. A. SUM. @on8 Goris
wuroe bcute 9eoraeu ourd cine
fiirdterlibe Grploliou aus Dem
Sdloie aeriitteIt, ser me6rere flei.
mere foIeten. Giue 6obrif il oeul
Gorort gluberbiqiers mar in sic 2uit
gefloecn; glidts blieb bon ben @dn.
oen oes @ebduoes ibrig. audi sic
@dder BON Satiern III ser g1ambar.
iAaft wuroen ourd Die Grploion
NIT fortgeriiieu. 9is iebt iino nod
feline Eooesfdae beridtet woroeu.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-05
Gbiua's SSiceprdFOcnt rcismirt.

Die nGbineie @orlo" in Can sSron.
cisco erbdlt 0ie gladribt. Der
@rdiioent bon China forocrt sur
@inigteit auf.
9lmoD, 5o aien Yropin3, G6inu,
A. SUM Groboem oie 9e5ieGu.
Gen nit Der 8egieulng in 9efiuq o6.
ge6roden iin0 uno Elm ariegs5ulton0
bier erflGrt muroe, 6o6en feline lin.
ruben itattgeitnoen. Cine frelnolide
Geritdnoigung miro Don beioen Sci.
ten erpartet.
San Sroncisco, A. SUM.
Giccprddoent 6eng amo G6ang 6at
belite ieine 0ieiignation oem @raii
oenten 81 2)uoH Sung einaereibt liant
elmer Depeite, melHe Die ,Gbiueic
@orlO" empfangen bat. Dieielbc
goti6ait erpd6ut, ooB Der &raiioent
BON China cine 8roflamatiou crlai
fen bat, in melder er aue iid geaen.
iiberite6enoe @arteiell niiforoert. iid
81 einieen uno in melcber er feline
eieene gieltrolitdt in gejug auf Die
inneren g8irren Die anideineno oie
&epublif aui5uretben orD6en. fllno-
giebt.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-05
9tute Otr Ta0.
Sir &cgiitriruag Der
NtiIitdrpHi6tiSen.
Sic aeiualtiae0lrbcit Ditrf=
tc iih 9Intt a6iuirfeIm.

GoS &erf ocs 9roOoituoridaa- @e-
neroIs porldufig beenOet. II 9ie
llcbermitteling Der @eridte aus
oeu ciuoelueu Staoten muB iebt
ubgemartet mer0en. III 0ie @ut-
0es-&egierung8-9 8-9lutoritateu re6-
men oui feinerIei St0riug.
@of6ingtom A. Suni. - Sm
Vegeniabe 81 Der gei6dftigen Sbdtig.
leit in ie0er Staot, ieoem @emeinwe-
len I'M gan5eu 9anOe erparteten beute
gbeno oie 9eanlten oes Bureaus Oes
Frouoit Olaribal General, Oes Gen-
irnms ser compleren 9fegiitrotions-
ytai9inerie, Sen &egiItrationstag in
aller 9fube, in Dem BepuBtiein, OaB
l9re 9lr6eit getban iei.
gI6tlnbpier3ig fur3e 8otidaiten
zoe Oas &eiultat eines ein5elneu
Staates umfaiieno, ueroeu in ben
Na9lten Eugen oas @rgebniB Der Dir.
oelt Der 9fegiltriruns BON 5ebn @lil-
,lonen N}Gnnern na9 @ai5ington
0riueen.
SiS oieie 8eri6te eintrefien, ia.
oen ole 9ln0esbeamten nihtS 5u
t9ln ms9enommen lmter oen 9un-
oesaeieben Die 5u Oeriolgell Del6e
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-05
2nftaHsriiF unf Briiepc.

2ono.on A. SSlni. Sine 6eute
Qlorgen bonn arieeS6ureuli uer0ifcnt.
lidte ofii5ieue9etanntmndlne ipriht
bon eiuem 9uitangriif mtf 9riigge.
0ie 9Infiinoiging iast Ser Com.
mooore in Diinfirden 6eribtet, 0aB
aeltern 99adbt Elm 8ombenansriif oui
Die 9riigge @eriten mo aanGle aus.
aeiil6rt wurOc, Der aine 9lcflltate
hatte.~
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-05

glbt6eiluneen ser oeutid6eu aron-
prin0en-9lrmee Oriueen in fran-
86iiibe Stelrnscu noropeItlid
BON 9rape eiu. Ole 9ulearcn
allf Der uoceOouiideu 5rout in
9luBenpoiten @cfe6teu iicarci2.
9Ibe allf ser SItfront
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-05
aleiOCrmader er6altcn qobu.
erbGbung.

G6tcoqo, A. SUM. 9ldttalt.
ieno SlngeiteIlte bon Sart, S1oifner
y Nlarr, aleioer-6 6abritanteu 6abcn
cine Sobner906ung pon 5ebn @ro5ent
er5alten, pie beute augetiinoiat
lpllr0e.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-05

9l6Onncnteu, bic Sen ,9cutifen SOrrc'
ipUn6enten" uif1t pHnfilidJ Ooer nuregel-
ln6hie crbaltCn, linb eebctcn, Der Ofitce
oauOn per EclcpbOw Dcer idJssftltdl Wdt'
thcilunn ~ mafleM.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1917-06-05
@eianaene aMs Oer ;ysnerIinie.

Son0on. A. Suni. &erbano.
lingen nit Der oeutiheu glegiernng
betrelfs Der 3uriidBiebing idmmtlr
der britiicber @eiangener aus Der
5cterlinie iiHo sum eriolareiheu 9lb.
ibhiB gefommen.