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Evening star., 1917-09-06
Congress and the President,

When adjournment or a recess is men.
TONED, a rest for senators and repre-
sentatives is suggested. They have been
standing long watch and working hard
Is the compliment paid. Give them a
breathing spell. Let them scatter to
their homes, and commune with nature
or their constituents, whichever may be
the more interesting. They will re-
assemble in December, refreshed, and
the filter for the work that will then
await them.
How about the President7 Will he
"scatter" for a restf He has been stand
ing long watch and working hard No
complaint has escaped him. Physically
he shows no fatigue. He takes his golf
as regularly as his coffee. He has been
at once executive and assistant legis
lator. His party in Congress often con.
suits him about measures in the shap
ing. He does not spare himself, but re-
spends to all calls
The President could SCATTER" for q
month or six weeks, with Congress ad
journed or in recess. He need not lose
touch with the situation here or else
where. So easy is it these later days tt
establish wire connections, telegraph ani
telephone, and make provision for cler
jesl sssvies, The White House can b,
Evening star., 1917-09-06
Another Retreat Indicated.

Certain Indications point to plan
by the German high command to with
draw from the present front in Flanders
and to food the country to interpose
screen between the German lines and
the allies. The military advantage of
such maneuver is apparent. 1t would
virtually assure immunity for a large
part of the front without the necessity
and this would be helpful especially if
there is now danger of breach of the
lines, or n serious bending, as at the
Somme Hindenburg has shown that he
can retreat without losing prestige at
home. He so explained the great re-
tirement in Picardy last winter that it
appeared to the German people as a
victory rather than as a defeat. If he
can now withdraw from the area of
danger and put water screen between
him and the allies he may be hailed N
Germany as having actually beaten the
French and English. But if the water
screen does not hold the enemy back
this move will be boomerang. More
! over, even if it does hold the allies in
check on that front, it will release as
many men and as many guns from their
| lines as the Germans will gain on their
side, and these men and guns can be
| used to concentrate in attacks elsewhere,
at points that cannot be flooded. The
expedient Of Shortening the line" works
both ways. Resort to it is virtually a
confession that the point Of breach has
been almost reached and the retirement
merely gives time for reorganization
and recuperation while the advancing
! enemy is bringing up his guns and mu-
nitions and extending his communiea-
tions. That vas the motive Of tho great
Evening star., 1917-09-06
War Profits.

Both the conservatives and the rad
icals, so-caHed, scored in the Senate on
the question of war profits taxation
The radicals scored by forcing the issue
of high assessments, and the conserva-
tives scored by yielding in part, and
putting through a compromise by the
overwhelming majority of 70 to I. AS
it stands. that feature of the revei:Ue
bill represents a very comprehensive
discussion of subject of wide and deep
interest
Nothing is clearer at this time when
so much is not clear than that war profits
should be made to bear substantial
part of the governments new revenue
burden. They grow out of the war, and
in waging the war the government has
special claim on them.
The only question is as to the size of
the part The radicals would make it
very large. while the conservatives OBJ
ject with the contention that the gov
ernment would in the end lose by a
policy of over r-assessment. Such pol
icy would dry up sources of government
supply.
A point of Importance is that bust
ness outside of war munitions lines is
concerned, and would be injured if those
lines were injured. Connections are very
close; and at this time all connections
must be considered. Business in its en-
tirety, so to say, is involved. An injury
here would inflict an injury there and
yonder.
This result in the Senate, therefore,
will hearten business. 1t shows that
the conservatives have the situation in
hand; that they are strong enough to
make a fair compromise, and are not
standing pat on any pride of opinion.
This is the time of times to do the
right thing by business. All lines of
production should be encouraged. The
country has never before needed so
much We are to do not only for our
selves but for others. We are to fill
an order the size of which has never
before fallen to our lot, and are pledged
up to the hilt to fill it promptly and
completely.
There will be other revenue bills; and
they may come little faster than will
be comfortable. So that il its initial
assessments Congress is doing we'll to
take thought of the future, and make
it possible to go again to the same
sources of supply now being tapped.
Evening star., 1917-09-06
transferred at his pleasure-put on

transferred at his pleasure-put on
wheels, SO to say.
Still, Washington is the best town for
the Presidents present purposes. While
the stress is on, there is no place like
home. And this is home. No point al
the seaside or on the mountain top af-
fords the conveniences provided here
for the director in chief of the coun-
try's affairs. There are no means of
knowing when the stress will cease, or
even relay in intensity.
The weather has already ceased to
cause anxiety The only summer on the
card now is Indian summer; and that IS
not far away. Besides, when that ar
rives it will be welcome. True, there IS
good deal of haze at present-enough
to confuse the politicians and keep them
guessing. But the season when the sun
makes his daily rounds looking like 2
golden ball and the nights call for
blanket tones up the system and con-
verts work into pleasure.
But neither adjournment nor a recess
has been ordered yet; and forecasting
anything in the existing situation, in
Congress or out, is an idle performance.
Evening star., 1917-09-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Looking Forward.

"Has your gardening been of advan-
tage to you2'
1T has. Pve learned a lot of things
that ought to enable me to raise some
thing next year"
Gan opportunity said Uncle Eben.
"is like bee. One man kin foller it
up an find honey where another will
only jes' git stung'
Sometimes a man gives himself credit
for strength of character merely because
he is willing to hold up the entire glee
little ukelele
Evening star., 1917-09-06

retirement on the Somme front. It was
openly boasted that Hindenburg had
thwarted the British and French by
moving back just when their offensive
was about to be renewed. A second re-
tirement on large scale, even with the
new feature of a flood, would be less
easily established as a strategic victory.
Evening star., 1917-09-06
Knitting.
Enthusiasm's waning

Enthusiasm's waning
For the bridge they used to play;
Now the losing or the gaining
Doesn't matter much, they say,
And better occupation
For fair hands is truly fit,
While all hearts are with the nation
So they knit!
A Jacket for hero,
Or stocking or glove
When the weather starts for zero,
And the clouds are dark above;
A sigh Of absent grieving,
Or a gentle smile will fit
Through the fabric they are weaving,
A. they knit.
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Praise Without Envy.

"You consider Americans generous
and unselfsh in showing appreciation p
"Ccrtainly. Any man will go to q
ball game and brag about home run as
Enthusiastically as if he had made it
himself
Evening star., 1917-09-06

To the average citizen Of this coun-
try, accustomed to abundance as a nat
ural right, food scarcity seems almost
incredible. So did the war before it
started.
Evening star., 1917-09-06

The soldierly bearing of the men who
have had but a few weeks training is
another example OF American ability to
work fast after the plans and specifca-
tions are drawn.
Evening star., 1917-09-06

London's feelings cannot be soothed
by calculations to show that restricting
the use of motor cars may have saved
more innocent lives than the Zeppelins
and airplanes have succeeded in destroy
ing
Evening star., 1917-09-06
Unobservant.

A man self-centered and serene
Content in dormant ease to grope
Is something like a submarine
That hasn't any periscope.
Evening star., 1917-09-06
Mental Endurance.

"Do you think Bliggins has great in
tellectual strength"
'He must have" replied Miss Cayenne
'He has himself ON his mind all the
time; and that is great burden"
Evening star., 1917-09-06

Chicago people are making every eff
fort to indicate that they are going to
be more careful the next time they elect
q mayor.
Evening star., 1917-09-06

Having limited at democracy for Rus
sia. the kaiser is reminded that as a
guarantee Of good faith democracy
should begin at home.
Evening star., 1917-09-06

II the kaiser is absolutely sure of his
popularity, he might convince a skepti-
cal world by going before his people on
q referendum basis.
Evening star., 1917-09-06

Students of the food situation make
it clear that for once Chicago cannot be
held entirely responsible for the high
price of meat
Evening star., 1917-09-06

Prices for potatoes and beans will be
subject to government control in France.
The food speculator needs watching in
all languages.
Evening star., 1917-09-06

An army that has invaded Russia is
likely to be embarrassed by the ques-
ton Of what to do next.
Evening star., 1917-09-06

A new line of tactics appears to be:
"When in doubt renew the devastation
Of Belgium"
Evening star., 1917-09-06

There are always fears that con
scientious objector may have gotten his
conscience mixed up with his kultur.
Evening star., 1917-09-06

These are sample G 4 or
suits. and fully 1A.0o
worth s6.95. We
bought them right
so that we can offer them at
S495. In corduroys and dark
mixtures; all sizes from 10 to
IS in the lot, but not in each
pattern.
Evening star., 1917-09-06
soc Mating
TrdVelins Bass

We have sold hum ONc
dreds of these Trav- AN
elinS Bags at soc, w
ana they have been
called rare values. For Fri
day 7hey are marked at 39c.
Evening star., 1917-09-06

Fleecy Blankets. Nrc
made of e a Y MN
weight cotton in the W.
following plaid COM
binations: Blue and gray,
pink and gray. gray and
white; single-bed size. They
show slight imperfections,
otherwise they would go at
fun price.
Evening star., 1917-09-06

Silk Fiber Sport CO Ec
Sw ters. with DH 90
military and sailor ID
collars; in solid
co!Ors of gold. and stripes
in Copenhagen and rose; have
pockets. belts or sashes. Only
seven at this price.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-03-16
LESSON FOR MARCH 18
JESUS SAVES FROM SIN.

LESSON TEXT-John S:12 3l-27, 56-5S
(Read entire chapter.
GOLDEN TEXT-If the Son therefore
shall make voU free, we shall be free IN
deed.-John 8;35.
Teachers should sketch rapidly in q
chronological way the events in the lie
of our Lord. (See any good harmony
and show that this lesson belongs to
the period of the Galilean ministry OF
Jesus when he had gone up to Jerusa-
lem to attend the feast of the taber-
nacle John lisp. Let us be sure
to load our guns with temperance am
munition, be familiar with facts, take
careful aim, concentrate all we have
to say upon one definite aim, and then
pull the trigger e. g. be sure to shoot
q temperance charge and make tenn
perance application.
|. The Slavery to Sin. Jesus previ-
Gus references to water (Chs. and y
and to bread (ch. g. were occasioned
by outward occurrences; so with this
reference to light. In the treasury ".
20) near to Jesus as he spake were two
colossal, golden lamp stands around
which when lighted the people gath
cred with rejoicing. Amid the blaze of
this illumination, Jesus exclaims: 81
am the light of the world" What is
more benefcent than light SIS it re-
veaIs, cheers and brings life, health
and happiness to mankind? Without
I light there is no vision. Without Jesus
/ there is no spiritual wisdom, Without
4 light we know not whittier we are go
ing. Without Jesus we grope in the
/ darkness. Every ray of light, of truth,
1 of holiness and love comes from him,
! for God is light, and in him is no dark
ness at all Il John 1 :15). Some think
that these words were Occasioned by
the Onlookers seeing what Jesus had
written in the sand wv. LID. The
first step in the slavery of sin is blind
ness; the second is habit; and the
third is that of absolute slavery prov
:22). Jesus was the incarnation Of
the light Of God. We cannot con-
ceive of Jesus making such an asser-
ton as this, and being merely good
man.
II. The Possibility Of Freedom wv.
31-36.) These words were spoken to
"those which had believed on him." and
as the result they were to know the
truth, and the truth should make them
free. knowledge and liberty come from
continuance (abiding) in the word of
God (John 14:15: 16 :12-13). Many men
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-03-16

reject Jesus Christ because they claim
they wish to have their liberty, and by
so doing they lose their liberty. A dis
ciple is learner; Jesus is the teacher;
the entrance examinations to the
school Of Christ are the simple and
Qecessary condition Qf believing or &C.
cepting him as Lord and teacher. The
scholars are all the disciples who con-
tinue under his instruction. The OBJ
ject OF the schooling Is to make per-
feet men, unto the measure Of the
stature of the fulness Of Christ" (Eph.
4 90; Col 4:12). Christ's school is not
only in the church and in the Sunday
school and Young Peoples society, but
it is everywhere, in the home, in the
Office, at work and play; wherever one
is trying truly to live according to
Christs will, he is in his school, and
that school is open both day and night !;
there are no vacations and no recesses.
The text book is the Book Of books.
We need not argue as to the necessity
of sin, but realize the fact that all are
under sin (Rom, 5:12), but being I'm
der sin does not necessitate our abid-
ing there, nor is sin necessary to our
being. This freedom here is from sin
and the love of sin and the curse and
the penalty of sin and the bondage and
corroding care of sin. 1t is also mental
freedom, freedom for Christian ac-
tivity. A knowledge Of the English
Bible is liberal education, and brings
true liberty to those who are thus edu-
Gated. AS contrasted to that we have
the slavery Of sin wv. "a, 36). The
drunkard is slave because he is re-
strained from doing what he knows he
ought to do. He cannot even do wrong
freely for his conscience constantly up
braids him. He Is a slave because he
Is compelled to bear the consequences
of sin against his will. The way OF
escape ". 36) is through the son: III
ye shall be free indeed"
III. The Authority wv. SO, b8). Tbl
Jews took exception to the words OF
Jesus 1850. When did Abraham see
Jesus? Read the 18th and 10th chapters
of Genesis, and we find that one Of the
three who visited Abraham was differ
ent from the other two, and remained
behind while two went on to SOdom
The one who remained was the Lord
Jesus, Jehovah appearing in human
form before his later incarnation al
Jesus of Nazareth.
Il Am" Is the name of Jehovah
Jesus here takes that name to himself
There was time when Abraham came
to be or was ". 5S), but there was
no time when our Lord ever came tx
be for he is the eternal II Am" Beinl
thus one with God, he has the power
to set men free.
We have in this chapter the picture
which Jesus draws of the character o.
the devil as the enemy of mankind un
der two aspects: First, he is a muir
derer ". Az.
No war has slain what intemperanc'
Zone of his favorite instrumentS) ha
slain. Second, he is liar.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-03-16
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because it contains the
we'll known tonic properties of QUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-03-16
Whole Story in a Word.

The following note, says tne Britlsh
Farm and Home, containing ONLY le
word, was recently handea a . village
schoolmaster: - atomt oatatur-
ing" 1t was br 81, by one of the
boys on behalf of neighbours child
who was absent. The schoolmaster
eventually arrived AT a solution-"kept
at home to go a-tat7 ine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

There was so little doing on the
Stock Exchange to hold the interest
of traders that Wall Streets attcn-
ton centred on important quarterly
reports published during the day.
First came the statement Of the
Central Leather Company for the
three months ended March 81, which
showed a balance available for diyi-
bends on the common stock Of So
100000, equal to 14@ per cent, about
three times as much as in the CORE
spending period last year and fifteen
times as much as in the first quarter
of 1918. SO the stock closed the day
with a net loss of three-fourths Of a
point. The market anticipated the
best quarterly report ever issued by
the Steel Corporation, including such
items as net earnings Of S113,O00,-
600 and a surplus Of S69,800,000
after paying fixed charges and all
dividends, including 3 per cent extra
on the common, by declining five
eighths of a point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

Reports from the Pacific Coast in
dictate that one industry is already
benefting greatly as a result of
American participation in the world
confict-the lumber trade That
branch Of industry, which was ex-
tremely stagnant for a long time
after the war broke out, has been
improving steadily in recent months,
but the plans for constructing a
large number Of wooden vessels have
stimulated the market. Authorities
say that it is likely to become in
creasingly active. That is the only
important change in business condi-
tons in the Pacific states since the
break with Germany, save for the
recent appearance Of a slight hesita-
ton in retail trade, due to considera-
tons Of economy induced by the war.
This is Offset by great activity in
other directions. Most Of the quick
silver produced in the United States
comes from California, and that in
dustry is in a fourishing condition,
as are the other sections of the metal
producing business. According TO
the Wells-Fargo Nevada National
Bank Of San Francisco, the condition
of the wholesale grocery trade re-
mains the same as for some time
past-demand insistent and sales
limited only by the ability 10 obtain
goods-while trade in wholesale dry
goods is very active, and a ready
market is reported on the west coast
Of Central and South America. De-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Canadian Northern
Needs $4,000,
In Next Five Years
Funds to Complete System Will
Be Sought in This
Market

The Canadian Northern Railway Will
need in cash s67,OOO,OoO over a three
year period and 100000 over
five-year period to carry to completion
its plans for a transcontinental system
according to a report on the property
prepared for the Canadian government
by a special commission, representing
American financial interests. The mem
bers of the commission arc Edward L.
LOOMS, president of the Lehigh Val
lev Railroad, and John w. Platten,
president of the United States Mort
gage and Trust Company.
Money Sought Here
Banking support OF the project IS
sought in this country, and it is gem
orally admitted that any comprehen-
sive financing to be undertaken during
the next few years will have to be
ARRANGED i'm New York. The builders
of the Canadian Northern are Sir W ~
lam Mackenzie, president, ana DIT
Donald Mann, vice-presldent. Inc road
is one of Canada's three trahScohII-
mental railway systems.
The American commission has worked
out A programme of betterment, mn
eating the various improvements that
should be made and the additional
equipment required to make the prop
ertv self-sustaining. Summing up the
conclusions regarding the amount OF
money required to complete the line
and the earning power 1t should nave
when finished, the commission says:
"As the maximum programme SUD
mitted covers the minimum programme
and such further expenditures as, IN
our Judgment will be required over the
two-year period supplemental thereto
we estimate the systems net cash re-
ouirements for improvements and pet
terments and working capital at So4,,,
600 900 over the three-year period and
at ss6. 100000 over the five-year period
Details of Programme
"Wo estimate the systems total cash
reouirements at SCI 100000 for the
tbrce-vear pcriod and at Sl0l,OOO,OOO
for the five-year period, and the tXed
capitaI liabilities of the property at
S462 600 600. exclusive of income charge
on convertible debenture stock, at the
end of the three-year period, which Is
az the rate of 1865 per mile, and at
slq6 600 900 at the end of the tye-year
period. which is at the rate OF S1'''lo
per mile"
II is further asserted that the cap,
itaI invested in the property VIII
amount TO 1921 100000 at the end OF
the three-year period. and that such
can;tal will amount to s555,00O,OOO at
the end of the fiye-year period.
The commission stated that short
term notes. temporary loans, etc,
wbich must be funded, amount TO $780,
202. Os5. against treasury assets OF
S1O3, 238,796.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
News Digest
Foreign

Treasury Bills Flood London Market.
London, April 24.-Business on the
Stock Exchange was quiet, with good
tone. Most of the demand was for the
war loan, consols and gold shares at
firm prices. Oil stocks were active and
improving and Mexicans were better
but rubber issues were easy, with the
commodity and Argentine rails finish
ing weak. American securities were
dull and uninteresting.
Money was in good demand and dis
count rates were easy.
Owing to the markets Discrimination
TO digest e50,000.000 in Treasury bills
in one day, another method has been
instituted by which f20,000,000 will be
issued Fridays and smaller amounts
intermediately at fixed rates for the
discount market.
The members of the exchange were
generally pleased by the announcement
Of Saturday holidays for the purpose
of war work.
Money was quoted at Az per cent
Discount rates for short bills, asa AZ
Per cent; threc-month bills, 4&M4ts
per cent. Gold premiums at Lisbon, 81.
Paris Bourse.- Paris, April "a
Prices were steady on the BOurse to-
day. Three per cent rentes, 81 francs
65 confines for cash; exchange on Lon
con. 81 francs 18 confines; 5 per cent
loan, SO francs 50 confines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Gold Output of
British West Africa

The total gold output of the Gold
Coast Colony (the single British West
African colony having gold mines in
operation) in 1914 was 4l9,510 ounces,
valued at $s,4O3,796: in 1915, 4l2,273
ounces, valued at $s,3O3, 69S, and In
1916, 3s9,0GS ounces. values at $780,
ore For the year 1916 there is a de-
crease Of % POS ounces, valued at s443,-
6l9. as compared with 1915. and one OF
30,442 ounces. valued at $543,717. as
compared with 1914; but il appears
that these decreases are due entirely 70
conditions brought about by the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Steel Corp. Pays
Three Per Cent
Extra on Common
Also Subscribes to Govern
ment Notes and Pays In
come Tax in Advance
Steel Corporations
Best Three Months

This is what resulted from opera
tions In the first quarter of 1917:
Net earnings of $l13,121,0 1s, the
largest ever reported.
Three per cent extra dividends for
the common stock, against IA three
months before.
Purchase Of 100000 short term
government notes.
Advance payment Of income tax
amounting to s9,GOO,OOO.
Contribution Of 100000 to Y. NJ.
c. A. for army and navy work.
As TO the second quarter:
Judge Gary says: The demand
for steel will be even larger, with
prices tending upward