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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-07-19

A woman can do everything with
n hairpin. except keep her hair In
order
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-07-19

England and Wales viii build 100000
new houses after the war.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-07-19
MRS. KlESO SICK
seven MONTHS
Restored to Health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Aurora, Ill.-"For seven long months
I suffered from female trouble, with
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-07-19

trouble makers only 20 on to othcl
localities and continue their nefariou,
propaganda. Work is mt standstll
in many of the biggest mining ana lum
Der camps of the country.
The department of labor last weeb
created the United States public serv.
ice reserve, for the mobilization OF
adult male volunteers for service In
employmentS of every kind, public and
private, which are necessary 10 effec
tive conduct of the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
The Balance of Power.

Four of the five members of the next
House unafhliated with either of the
two great parties have had meeting,
and have discussed informally their at
titude toward the organization of that
body. They reached no conclusion, but
will meet again before the time comes
for decision as TO their course Mean
Wills they will confer Internally with
leading democrats and republicans about
policies likely to be presented to and
considered by the Sizty-ffth Congress.
In q way. these FIVE men hold the bal
ance OF power as respects the organiza-
ION OF the House. The democrats and the
republicans are evenly divided. But that
power is such that it must be exercised
without regard TO personal recognition
or advancement. Those who hold it rep
resent policies as distinct as the demo
cratic policies or the republican poll
cies, and they are members of the House
as an expression by their constituents
Of protest against both the democratic
record in Office and the republican crit
cism Of it. Those constituencies like
neither what has been done by the
democrats, nor what the republicans
propose for undoing it.
But these men, elected on platforms
OF "a plague on both your houses" could
accomplish nothing by simply foeking
together and making faces at the other
fellows. They must put themselves in
the way Of doing something They
must take sides, and that means a give
andtaAe arrangement. They cannot
hope 10 get from either side all they
want and have been instructed to Sc
cure.
The question before them is, there
fore, from which side can they secure
the mostf If they want tariff for
protection they know whore to turn; If
for revenue only, their way is equally
plain. II they favor an income tax ad-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
The Clerks Salary Deadlock.

Some fears are expressed lest the pres
emit deadlock between the House and
Senate conferees on the legislative ap-
preparation bill for the clerks salary
increase item may result in a failure of
the bill to pass at this session. 1t is
uncomfortable that this measure should
be sacrificed because the two houses can
not agree on a matter, not of principle.
but OF degree of generosity. Indeed, the
thing is SO absurd that it may be dismiss
ed as unworthy of serious consideration.
Year after year the houses have at this
stage of the short session been confront
ed with deadlocks over much graver
neutrality-suspicious. of the deepest con-
sequence-inyolving radical differences
and important issues. One by one these
issues have all been adjusted in order
70 prevent the failure of the bills. Here
| Is an item in which the difference be-
tween the houses IS simply whether the
government shall increase the paw of
the clerks according to one scale or an
! other for single year. To let the leg
lslatlve bill fail sooner than come to
an agreement by acceptance of one side
or the other, or by compromise, would
| be the last word in legislative folly, and
| 1t is not to be thought for a moment
that Congress could be guilty Of such a
course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
,ns. Usually the frst

firm nominations. Usually the first
thing it does is to pass upon the new
cabinet. Combinations are virtually per-
functory in those cases. In the case Of
a President succeeding himself, there is
actually no more occasion for the Sen
ate to meet to confirm nominations than
for it to be brought together in extraor-
binary session during recess to pass
upon appointments to fill vacancies. AS
practical matter the President has
logical reason for not conforming to the
precedent in this matter without refer
ence to the delicacy in the international
situation, which may have caused the
suggestion that the extraordinary Sen
ate session be abandoned The country
has grown somewhat accustomed now to
Mr.. Wilson's innovations, and conse
quently the abandonment of the post
inaugural Senate session will not cause
the establishment that would have re-
suited in other circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
The Car Distribution Problem.

| II is stated that yesterday, being 4
holiday, with good weather, great num-
| Der OF empty ears were moved from sea
| board points toward the vest in the ct
fort of the railroads, under the inspira-
ton of the interstate commerce commits
sion, TO relieve the congestion of food
supplies at the distributing centers. II
! this movement can be continued for a
week there will be enough cars to start
n heavy food movement to the points of
| greatest consumption. just why these
empties have not been moved before is
not altogether plain to the public. But
without going particularly into causes
| OF past conditions the important point
| is to insure a speedy transfer of cars
from now on to guarantee the fullest
possible transport of foodstuffs.
If all passenger traffic were suspended
for twenty-four hours the freight block
ado that is said to be the primary cause
of the immediate emergency in the food
! markets would be practically broken
The travelling public could afford to wait
one day in order to accomplish this re-
suit. Indeed. most of the passenger
traffic could be suspended without seri-
GUS injury for two or three days. As
between the two, the movement of food
freights is just now Of much more i'm
portance
1t will probably be found on close in
quiry that the congestion of emp
ties, causing congestion of foodstuFs
awaiting shipment with consequent
shortage in the markets, is due to the
desire of the railroad companies to util-
ize all possible rolling stock for freight
hauling. A superintendent of transpor-
tation abhors the thought of moving an
empty train. To his mind If is waste
of power and traekage and cars Con
sequently the tendency is to hold ears
in the hope of getting loads for the re
turn haul. The car distribution prob
lem is one of great difficulty. chiefly be
cause it involves this consideration of
the economic utilization of rolling stock.
The interstate commerce commission is
now at work on this matter. but unfor-
tunatsly has not evolved plan whereby
the car needs of the railroads can be
assured without imposing heavy bur
den of expense in empty hauling In
this emergency all questions of car mile
cost must be waived to insure proper
distribution of the country's food sup
ply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Jam.

This is from news story describing
the legislative jam;
Leaders admitted last night that the
situation has become extremely acute.
The pressure for time it was said, makes
it necessary for the big supply bills to
20 TO the enrolling clerk several days
before the end of the session; also there
will be danger of a congestion of leg
isiation at the end of Congress that will
cesult in the failure of important bills
because of the physical impossibiiity of
their enrolment
Enrolling clerks are. as a rule, com
petent men, who have come well ap-
proved to their superiors. They do their
best, and are swift and skilled with the
pen But they are human, and cannot
be driven past their capacity. The at
tempt should never be made They
should have the proper time for their
work
The supply bills are long, and the
longest contain very many items. In a
great rush Of copying an item might be
dropped, or an error in punctuation
made. 4 comma or semi-colon has
been known to have considerable value
in the construction of statute by an
executive or court. The employment
of one where the other was intended
has caused confusion, and sometimes
loss
a hurried legislator is at a similar
disadvantage. Without sufficient time,
he cannot acauaint himself with the de-
tails of long measures he is called upon
TO support or oppose. Something of i'm
portance, which. if he knew of its ex-
istence, he would oppose, may escape
his eye. In some degree, in a legislative
'drive," he votes blindly, and may sub
sequently have reason to regret votes
cast. For the same reason that applies
to an enrolling clerk, legislator should
have sufficient time for his work. He
should not be driven.
The situation on Capitol Hill is ap-
parent to all It may be stated in home
y phrase, that everybody is in a sweat.
The leaders cannot see over the high
pile of business. Followers are in
sort OF despair. Enrolling clerks are
aghast at what confronts them. And
March is coming like race horse.
One thing, and only one thing, would
remedy this. Let the congressional
leaders, who are experienced in legis-
lstion. frankly explain matters TO the
President. who has never served day
in any legislative body, and get his con-
sent-if his consent is necessary-to re-
wise the card and shunt the measures
that can wait. Then let them subordi-
nate their personal to the public's af-
fairs, and advise him to call the new
Congress together in extra session and
take up at once the measures shunted
by this Congress, and such other meas
ures as the times suggest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
Relations With Austria.

\ breach Of diplomatic relations with
Austria would seem to be inevitable IN
less that power distinctly repudates the
submarine policy of its ally. There is,
however, no evidence Of any disposition
on the part of Austria to part company
with Germany on this score. On the
contrary, Austrian submarines have been
active along the lines of the proclama
ton of January IS, ono American yes
sci having been sunk without warning,
according to statements now in hand.
All dispatches from overseas indicate q
perfect agreement between Germany
and Austria on the subject, so that a
reply to the American note of inquiry
is almost certain to be in terms that
will compel the same declaration to
Vienna as that which went to Berlin.
Such a development will not neces-
sarily hasten the crisis. It is, however,
desirable that relations with Austria be
maintained as long as possible, owing
to the fact that through the embassy
at Vienna dealings are now possible with
the central powers and that break with
Austria would almost certainly be fol-
lowed by rupture with Turkey. At
present important interests are involved
between the United States and Turkey,
affecting the personal safety of Ameri-
cans in Turkish dominions. Until they
have been safeguarded as far as possible
il is desirable that no breach occur be-
tween Washington and Constantinople.
Vienna is doubtless in difficult mood
toward Washington, owing first to the
dismissal of Ambassador Dumba from
here and next to the length of time his
successor has been kept waiting for an
audience with the President for the pres
entation of credentials. In these cir
cumstances, with no other reply possible
from Austria than that that government
stands by the submarine policy of Ger
many to the full. it would seem TO be
only matter of time before the diplo-
matte link between the two countries is
severed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

justed to catch the few it is on the
books now, and supplemental legisla-
ton of the same kind will be enacted
in a day or so. If they want an income
tax democratized, and made non-class,
non-sectional and equitable, they must
cooperate to bring about q change. They
must choose as to how much further pre-
paredness is to he carried: as to the
means for establishing merchant ma
rine; as to scuttle applied to the Philip
PINES; and so on.
The lot of the independent, therefore,
is not happy one. Hard trials and
great tribu}ations' face him, and he
must face them. And after be has made
his choice he must. and. of course. will.
stand to his engagements, and oblige
others to stand TO theirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
No Post Inaugural Session.

it is indicated that the President may
break another precedent by failing to
call the Senate in extra session for the
consideration Of executive business the
day after the Inauguration. This ex-
traordinary converting Of the upper
house has occurred every four years so
regularly as TO lead to a general inn
preston that it was part of the con
stitutional program. In point of fact
it is merely matter of convenience to
enable the executive to organize his
administration with the least possible
delay and with the greatest assurance
of stability. The primary function of
the Senate in such q session is to con.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
Feb.

February, ON your way,
Almost too much holiday,
First the ground hog came along;
Put the weather in all wrong.
Then it made your heart repine
When you got valentine.
Next big men of bygone days,
Heroes whom we love to praise,
Reused q patriotic thrill;
Wish We had EN- with US still.
Shortest month in all the year,
But the .busiest--which seems queer.
Almost too much holiday
February. on your YaH --A..A-..x
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Sometimes paeifst asserts himself in
an energetic fashion which suggests that
he may be first-rate fighter in On ac
tual emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

1t IS barely possible that Count Won
Bernstorf just now thoroughly under
stands the feelings of many congress
man who has TO go homo and explain
to his constituents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Ex-President Taft and ex-President
Roosevelt are so harmonious in their pa
triotic utterances that they might al
most meet and shake hands again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Annual reminders of Washington as
the man who could not tell lie have
not suppressed the man who gets most
OF his enjoyment that way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

An inquiry for the reason for STAYING
a hole in the German ship in Charleston
harbor would make another interesting
leak inquiry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
Drawing the Line,

"Arc you in favor of preparednesss"
"Of course, I am" replied the pru-
dent citizen. "But I'm not in favor of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Next Christmas it may be proper to in
quire whether the one gift recipient
would prefer is peck of potatoes or
ton Of coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

The statistician who worked out the
odds for Lloyd's on the end of the war
may be pardoned if lie has given up in
despair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Some of the kaiser's informants about
the American temper may have been
like the fortune tellers who tell people
what they wish TO hear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
A Grim Colloquy.

"What are submarine nets"
Dunno exactly. Mebbe they arc
some O. those foreign entanglements you
read about"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
Modest Desire.

His terrapin and his champagne
The epicure may keep.
| wish the days would come again
When terrapin was cheap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
A Marked Distinction.

Man is the lord of creation"
POSSIBLY. But man pays eight dol
lars Il barrel for potatoes and a potato
bug gets his nourishmcnt free"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

1t is rather paradoxical for sincere
pacifst to find his influence in affairs
Of service to u war lord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

a pacifist is somewhat hampered in his
gentle purposes by the vigorous resent
ment evoked by some of his arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

The hope that food will be cheaper
before its conclusion need not hinder
of the high cost of living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
SHOOTING STARS.
EY PHILASDER JOHNSON.
An Individual Preference

whats your favorite animals"
"a goldfish replied Mr.. Meckton. at
doesn't sing or have to be put out of
the house at night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

The amateur gardener is likely to be
less of joke the coming spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Picketing the White House is an op-
tically impressive argument; but it has
its logical limitations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Scarcity of white paper and abundance
of munitions represent the situation as
10 diplomacy and war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Rioting is so infrequently mentioned
in the country's history that it may be
regarded as distinctly un-American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Cubist art is no longer finding en-
couragement. 1t resembled some of the
investigations which arouse curiosity,
but fail TO develop any answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
Clu1y Lace
At 1Oc Yard

Pure Linen Cluny Lace
in very effective designs, for
centerpieces, bedspreads,
curtains, as we'll as under
garments. I,I1a and ? inch
widths. Worth ISc yard.
At Ioc yard.
Edges, Yard, Sc
\ new lot of Fine Cotton
and Linen Edges. desirable
for children's clothes. Val
ues to Ioc. At, yard, sc.
Nevvatare Net
At TIC Yard
4o-inch Nevvatare Net, in
a wide range of colors, such
as maise, gold, American
beauty, turquoise, sky,
Alice. amethyst, pink, gray
and white. Very special at
this price.
Camisole Laces,
2Sc to Soc Yard
A large assortment of the
popular Camisole Laces, in
new and effective designs.
Extraordinarily good values
at 25c to soc yard.
Main Floor-Lansburgh 4 Bro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23

Boys YOU couldn't give
that girl a better or more
pleasing gift than a box Of
these.
The cost is very little, too.
Main Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-14
GLASGOW DECLINES
TO BE A CANDIDATE
Pressure of Business Given as
Reason for Refusing Nomina-
tion for District Attorney

t conference Of the Non-Partisan n
committee held in the Land Title Building
Today letter from William A. Glasgow.
was presented in which Mr.. Glasgow
stated that after Weighing the matter
carefully he had decided that he could not
enter a canvass for the District Attornev-
ship at this time, Urgent professional en-
sasements were set forth as the main rea-
son for this decision.
While much regret was expressed by the
committee at Mr. Glasgow's retirement
there appeared to re no disposition on the
part of its members to abandon its pla,,
OF securing cooperation this fall between
all the elements opposed to the orRanjza-
tons stated candidates
Plans were discussed for completing
non-partisan league, to be extended L, every
ward in the city, and to include the IocaI
nights for Councilmen. It was decided 70
wait upon the Democratic City Committee
before taking further action upon the ROW"
offices. ~"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-14
GARBARINO THREATENS
TO DISCHARGE HAJEK
II. s. Chief Investigator Denies
Friction and Says informant
Is Only a Per Diem Man

nani,i was made by Frank j. Garpariho'
,oad NJ the local branch of the Bureau VI
Investigation of the Department Oh ois 'uot,J
today that friction existed between n''nse, -
and " A. Hajek, n former student u. e, ~
university in Bohemia, and who TOT .ne - past
six months has been employed IN MI ""'
barnos office.
Haiek accompanied a raiding party ,as'
u,eeIt when several resorts were raiueu
Newspapers the following day picture.
Uaiek as a special investigator VINO nau
been sent here by Secretary oil tne NAV!
Daniels to investigate vice conditions
Garbarino denied the following day that
liza iek was a special investigator instead
Haiek was described by Garbarino as an
informant" who was working Tor the uoN,
ernment for so much day. HaJek resen,eu
being called an informant and yesterday
announced that he would quit ms Jop' ne
also gave an interview in which he is quoted
rs saying that he was an accredited inFes-
tigator for the Government
Up TO noon today Hajek's resignation nae
not reached Garbarino's office. IL was
learned that Hajek was not sent here by
Secretary Daniels lie has been attached
to Garbarino's Office for more than SIX
months.
There is no position that HaJek can
resign" said Garbarino. He Is employed
here as an informant. He never was
special investigator As soon as he shows
up / will discharge him. II is he who
has been doing all the talking through
the newspapers, which is violation of
the departments rules
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-14
POT AND KETTLE
IN MILK DISPUTE
Dealers Blame Farmers and
Farmers Blame Dealers in
Price Controversy
PROBE RATES AND SUPPLY

Accusations that the retail price of milk
is high in Philadelphia because the farmers
still hold to high prices, in spite of the
fact that milk is so plentiful that 1t is
virtually drug On the market, were made
today by leading milk dealers Farmers,
on the other hand say they are losing
money,
This situation. they say. will be brought
out completely by the investigation of milk
distribution costs. which has been inaugu-
rated by the rristate Milk Commission.
Of which Prof clyde l.. King il chairman.
4. r. McMann, of the Dolfnger Diaries.
declared today that the daily supply OF
milk being shipped in Philadelphia Is 90
per cent more than the demand.
EVERY day" he said. I'VE could send
back 500 or 500 cans to the farmers. but
the farmers refuse to take them back. and
We have to turn the surplus milk into
butter and cheese
"'rhe purpose Of the investigation by the
commission is TO discover the true state OF
affairs concerning the production and dis
tribution Of milk The farmers say they
are losing money. and the dealers mann
tain that they are losing.
we gladly agreed to allow the commits
sion to investigate our books, because we
know that the investigation will bring out
the truth, and the truth is that we. the
dealers, are doing business at loss MIX
was never so plentiful as at the present
time II is almost a drug on the market
aud vet the farmers refuse to shade thelr
price to the dealers"
IT, W. Scott, Of the Scott-Powell Dairles,
said. There has been considerable talk
that the dealers are making too wide
margin Of profit on their milk, but TINS
will reveal things in dif-
ferent light. We have agreed to turn, over
our books and records to the commission !
and will aid the Investigators in every way
possible
Other dealers who have agreed to place |
their books at the disposal Of the commls |
sion follow: HARRISON Diaries. Supplee Al |
derney Diaries Woolnan Diaries, Wills |
Jones Company and Abbotts Alderney |
Dares.
The investigation instituted by the COM
mission will take in every item OF cost
from the time the milk leaves the farm until
il is delivered to the customer.
Doctor King said today that the inNestl-
cation would be a thorough one, and at IT'S
conclusion that the data concerning mix III
his district would be complete.
we hope" he said, that all of the deal
ers in the city will follow the lead of these
firms and give all assistance in
heir power. without such assistance we
cannot hope to arrive at comprehensive
conclusive test"