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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1917-01-18
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1917-01-18
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1917-01-18
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1917-01-18
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1917-01-18
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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1917-01-18

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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1917-01-18
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

be elected. The republicans arc strong
in the governor. Mr.. Mccall is In his
second term, and a third is suggested.
His record in the Office is excellent. He
is repeating there the success he
achieved in Congress, where he served
with distinction for many years. Tho
democrats have not agreed upon their
man. They realize that they are up
against formidable proposition.
This is all very we'll. The war has not,
and should not, interfere with party
organizations or party activities as re-
spects legitimate party matters. There
are many such matters. We have built
ourselves up and made ourselves strong
by the use Of parties; and we have not
outgrown the necessity for them.
The war may make some changes in
and in issues. Undoubted-
ly, the next general discussions of the
tariff, the trusts, the currency and kin
dred subjects will show the effects Of
the present world upheaval. The fnan-
cial, the manufacturing and the COM
interests of this country already
have their thinking caps on, and are
noting what is taking place both at
home and abroad. But government by
party will continue, and party spirit in
its best estate will animate the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
Politics This Year.

Politics is not entering into war ques-
tons. Democrats, republicans, bull
moosers-if there are any left-.nd
prohibitionists are, pledged to the coun-
try in the matter of hostilities. But as
respects other questions good deal of
politics remains. Some interesting cam
paigns are on the cards, and party men
are busy.
In ten days special election to fill
a vacancy in the House of Representa-
tives will take place in Indiana. The
republicans are expecting to win, but
the democrats are very active. The war
is not factor. Appeals are based on
issues strictly political.
In New York city the preparations
for the coming mayoralty contest show
deep interest Fusion now controls the
Office, and a movement to continue the
control is afoot, supported by some
prominent democrats and some promi-
nent republicans. But Tammany, of
course, is figuring on a return to power
on an old fashioned party cry. 1t needs
a good candidate, and is appraising all
availables with great care.
In Massachusetts, q state ticket is to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
Williams Guaranty.

Ex-King Constantine should have no
grave anxiety as to his future. He is
assured of a restoration to his throne
after a short vacation, which he doubt
less appreciates in view of the fact that
Ringing in Greece is not a particularly
pleasurable occupation just now. Con-
stantine's guaranty of restoration comes
from one of the best authorities in the
world, or it might, perhaps, be better
said one of the most powerful partner
ships. William of Germany with the
aid of God is to restore the deposed
monarch, and, moreover, the armies of
Germany and Germany's allies will
doubtless with the same assistance,
though this is not specified-wreak
vengeance on those who have dared
30 insolently to lay their criminal
hands" on the sacred person of Con-
stantine. Well may Gen. Serial trem-
BILE. The mailed fist is about to descend
upon him and his allies on the Mace
donian front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

sign consisted merely in provisional
plans for operations in Belgium in the
event that Germany crossed the boun-
dairy. Not to be caught second time
with belated and flimsy excuse Berlin
is evidently seeking to make case for
an invasion of Holland in advance.
That Germany would like to occupy
certain Dutch territory is well known.
There are unmistakable advantages in
such move that now outweigh the dis
advantage of aligning another neutral
against her and cutting off valuable
source and medium of supplies. The
Belgian coast is coming so frequently
under British gunfire from the sea and
air that the two airplane and submarine
bases, Ostend and Zeebrugge, are losing
value. Ostend has already, it is said,
been virtually abandoned. Zeebrugge is
being Systematically attacked and it, too,
may soon. be rendered useless. To be
forced off the Belgian coast would be
severe blow to Germany. The Dutch
coast to the mouth of the Scheldt would
be of little value save just east of the
Belgian boundary, where a canal enters
the sea from L'Ecluse, for which semi
harbor has been dredged. The Scheldt
itself, the mouth of which is wholly
within Dutch territory, would be ire
mendous gain to Germany, giving
refuge for a great number of subma-
rines and protection for airplanes.
Hence, doubtless, the claims now be-
ing printed in Berlin that England has
designs upon Holland. But this is
waste of enterprise. If Germany makes
upon Holland no amount of
pretense that England had
planned to do the same will save Ger
many from the additional odium of
tearing up another "scrap of paper" and
violating a solemn obligation to respect
the rights of neighboring state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
An Auditorium Needed.

The wisdom of the construction of
the new Central High School on big
lines, with provision for an assembly
hall capable of seating 1000 people, has
been repeatedly demonstrated since the
completion of the building. This hall
has been used on numerous occasions
for public gatherings of importance not
connected with the school work. 1t has
been blessing to the community in af-
fording place of convenient assem-
blage. 1t is today Washington's best
auditorium in point of size and equip
ment.
Yet it is by no means satisfactory
that the city of Washington should have
to use school building as an audi
forum when its big organizations hold
public meetings and its citizens assem-
BILE on patriotic occasions. There should
be a down town assembly hall, larger
even than that of the Central School,
where all can meet when occasion re-
quires. This city is growing rapidly,
and will grow faster from this time on
as result Of the impetus given by the
war. 1t has constant need of large
meeting halls to accommodate the con-
ventions that come here. Recently the
Confederate Veterans reunion meetings
were held, for lack of another suitable
room, in a most remote and ill-adapted
place. Such an assemblage could not,
of course, be held in school building,
as it would interfere with the school
proceedings. The Central auditorium
can only be used by the public at night.
The project for a George Washington
memorial contemplates a solution Of
this problem, by the erection of build
ing that will serve as a gathering place
of the American people at the National
Capital. Despite the subscriptions to
the liberty loan and to the Red Cross
and to the specific war charities for
which the public just at this time is i'm
portuned constantly this Washington
memorial plan deserves to be borne in
mind and generously supported. This is
good season for honoring the memory
of George Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
Prohibition and the Food Supply.

We are getting new lights and lines
on the prohibition question right along.
We are viewing it now as world ques-
ton. The war has brought us much
information about the drink traffic
abroad-what it was before the war be-
gan, what it threatened after hostilities
began, and what was done by foreign
governments to meet and master the
menace.
A very great deal was done. A very
great deal was necessary. Statesmen
grappled with the peril promptly. In
all the countries involved steps were
taken to reduce the evil as respected
both the soldiers in the field attending
to the fighting, and the civilians behind
the fighting lines carrying on the af-
fairs of every day.
Greatly improved conditions were
soon everywhere observable. Men in
arms showed the health and spirit re-
quired for their arduous work. Popu-
lations at home showed benefits from
better habits, better order, better use
of their earnings. Ruling, instead of be-
ing ruled by, the traffic justified itself
on every hand and in every way.
As we have entered the war, the ques-
ton is emphasized for us. We must
deal with drink promptly, and as never
before. We have had experience of the
traffic in times of peace, and seen it
grow from small to large proportions
seen it grow in assurance; seen it domi-
nate politics here and there and many
politicians; seen it rule when it should
have been ruled.
Indeed, before the upheaval in Eu-
rope occurred, matters had reached that
pass in this country wheSe many promi-
nent men of both parties recognized the
necessity in the general behalf of break
ing the power, political and other, of
such an enemy; and much progress had
been made. Many states had responded
to the movement favorably, and others
were showing disposition to do so.
Presently, in connection with the
question of the food supply. Congress
will be asked to shackle the drink traf-
fic, and, while insuring the use of all
grain for food purposes, free the peo-
pie in large measure, if not entirely
from influences that have wrought great
harm in times of peace, and are capable
of working infinitely more harm in
times of war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
Is Holland Next to Coz

Is Holland next to be invaded by Ger
many, as Belgium was. through the sim
pie expedient of tearing up "scrap of
paper"' There are certain signs of
such purpose. The German press, al
ways at the command of the govern
ment, has lately been printing state
ments to the effect that England has
been detected in a design to land troops
in Holland. 1t will be remembered that
when Germany was scored the world
over for entering Belgium evidence"
was unearthed in Brussels to prove that
England had devised a plan to occupy
Belgian territory, and it was claimed
that Germany had merely moved in an
ticipation of that action and was con-
sequently justified in her own violation
of Belgium's neutrality by England's
purpose to the same end. No one took
stock in this claim. The evidence" was
tardy and tainted. Furthermore the fact
was soon made plain that England's de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

There are sharp differences of opinion
!, the Senate finance committee on the
revenue measure, and they do not run on
marty lines. Mr.. Gore, a democrat, Will,
II is said. make a minority report ana
other members of the committee may
dissent from some of the maJority,s rec
concentrations.
This is neither surprising nor unde-
sirable. The business is not OF party
nature. No party platform has deait
with the question of direct taxes on the
scale now involved. When the Chicago
platform and the st. Louis PLATFORM
were adopted last year there was no
thought that in nine months we snouio
be at war ourselves.
But at war we are; and its obllga-
tions are heavy. Money IN unprece-
dented sums is required; and Congress
holds and fills the purse. Both senators
and representatives, therefore, have the
full right of individual judgment, and
are exercising it, respecting sources of
revenue supplies.
II NAV be well to remember also that
even in the matter of the tariff parties
have shown division in Congress. There
have always been free trade democrats
and protection democrats; high protec-
tion republicans and others not SO high.
In 1884, although the democracy IN Its
platform utterances stood for a tariff
for revenue only, Mr.. Randall with
forty odd protection democrats at his
back, beheaded in the House a demo-
cratic tariff bill drawn on anti-protec-
ton lines. He withstood all appeals
based on party professions and decla-
rations.
Ten years later, Mr.. Gorman-a tariff
disciple of Mr.. Randall-recast IN the
Senate with the aid of other democrats
a tariff bill fashioned on anti-protection
lines the House democrats had passed !;
and it became law in the Senate's
form. Not all the pressure President
Cleveland, a free trader, brought to
bear in behalf of the Houses work
availed. Mr.. German in 1894 proved
as fra and resourceful as Mr.. Randall
had in 1884. .......
Next year, when candidates for the
new House and candidates for third of
the Senate seats are nominated, we may
hear expressions in platforms and on
the stump concerning taxes now being
laid; and it is probably in view Of this
fact that senators and representatives
are awakening to the Importance of the
record now in the making.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

From the Chicago Tribune.
These soldiers are the first offerings
., the American nation to cause
which we have made ours. in a struggle
which we might have avoided by COM
promise of self-respect. honor and
highest interest.
From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
cen. Pershing is the visible embodi-
roent Of Americas military strength
and the forerunner of as large an army
3 q may be necessary to bring the COM
mon war to a speedy and triumphant
end.
From the Indianapolis News.
with the American commander in
europe planning with our allies for ef-
1ectiye cooperation. and preparing the
wav for the great army that Is to fol-
,nw the situation takes on a reality
which perhaps 1t did not have before.
r,or the wheeling Register.
There is nothing wonderful about the
actual personal presence of Gen. PERISH
Ing. his stan and assistant officers. but
spirit Of. the American nation-that
counts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
AMERICAN ADVANCE GUARD.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Now our army as well as our navy
has put in its appearance in Europe.
The United States has actually entered
into the fight with both hands.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The promptness with which this ad-
vance guard of our army got Off is evil
dence that the War Department is not
as inefficient as some Of its critics
would have us suppose.
From the New York World.
Those who have been in a state of pa
triotic hysteria lest the war should be over
before this country had a chance to do
it's part may safely. calm their nerves.
There is plenty of war for everybody
and we shall have our full share of 1t
before 1t is finished.
From the Chicago Post.
To America the volunteer is a person,
the regular" an institution. Roose-
velt's army would have been anxiously
individualized to us; Pershing's army
stands impersonally for the first en-
trance of the American army into fel-
lowship with armies Of England, France
and theagreat allied nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

II Was the day women went shopping
in cloth suits and greeted each other
u,;,h "Did YOU ever see such weather
for June"
con,e mother had left her baby in
sc carriage outside store. 1t was
crnmb of a baby. all tucked under
eiderdown. except for one speck OF a
hand that had thrust itself OUTSIDE
the coyerlet and lay on 1t. wax white.
except for the blush tinse 'nat meant
cold. .s T.;
ont Of the. revolving doors and other
hundreds surged BY, but no one
noticed the baby until man came
He wasn't much of a man to look
a. For one thing, the red of dissi-
nation and the blue, of razor-sharp
wind had united on a complexion that
was purple. with the royal left out:
nnS his clothes, what there was of
them we're of the sinister shade that
10 novertv's national color. Besides.
the furtive way he blinked around to
see if ANYBODY was s,e LOOKING s. Mou,n
70 his dearest friend-only he didn't
look as if he owned one.
Two bundle stacked women. whose
untrammeled imaRinations were fired at
naused by the carriage. exchanged
fears as to the baby's safety-you
Lnnw what the kidnapers did to that
moor little child out west.
Rut the man wasn't trying to Kid
nan the baby. He just slipped the tiny
hapd under the coverlet. which no
woman had thought to do. Then he
slouched on.
A. youngster jumped on an open car
,nd exchanged grins with the motor
man. The conductor SKINNED up the
runnine board to contribute another
grin. reinforced by an inquiry as to
how the visitor had broken loose.
.Eeiiow / subbed for when his kid
Dawn ON my run for tonight. Co.
TO- to take my girl on moonlight.
Saw bows, what's the matter with thfs!"
He shook a ring from a manila en-
velope into his palm and extended II Tor
insnection. The motorman grimaceo.
ln ..p' ,he tolerance Of one who knows
", hat rings can teach any man. The
Conductor, whose own time was oovi-
ousIv vet to come. viewed the exniDit
Nth an admiring chuckle. that showed
double deck of teeth as Wnite ana
even as new corn on the cob.
.NJnst have fingers like a cigarette II
..at.s At. Looks like money. all
right Does she know WHAT'S coming
to herr? 80 elm ~. so,t-
. water to be expected Of
all. envelope-on the little finger
maniia hig and reliable enough to
o, car brakes And while he turn
maHas 81 latch its shine. duty called the
Conductor CO. and he had to skim back to
his job. But he 1ef, tn parting opinion:
m nne messenger who was sitting
, ~ 40 that she could pretend she
ou QUIZ r,Jinp straight into starland. love-
Sickness wasn't the word Il for :.s as B i,s
Romeo turned the s,n RING dusk i. the thing
,hsf made him buy somewhat bolster
Gus aIothes and nit diamonds seemed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
Accommodating Uncle.

Uncle wants to borrow
All that can lend:
Says he has to have II
To accommodate q friend.
Never kpew him scarey,
Never knew him rash:
Must be somethin' dom
When Uncle calls for cash.
Guess the need Is mighty
That corners him so tight:
They said he grudged his money,
They said he wouldn't fight.
But they don't know Uncle:
And they'll learn a lot
When they come TO reckon
For the final shot.
You can bet he's in It
For every cent he's worth.
And II they're goin' to down him
They'll have to own the earth.
He's q little slow..a< startin'.
But 4 stretcher to the end.
I'll back him to the limit.
ITO accommodate 4 friend"
Ezra Weed. In Philadelphia Ledger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
Face Value,

Face Value.
Roses bloomin'. big an small
Dey ain got no sense at all,
Smilin' happy all day long,
Like dar WASH muffin wronRi
As / watch dem flowers SO glad.
/ fohgits bout bein' sad.
Dey ain got much intelleck.
Oar is people dat kin smile
In dat happy. helpful style;
You jes' likes 'em an dom guess
Bout de learnin' dey possess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

The French are surprised at the
rapid and businesslike military methods
Americans are employing. The Ger
mans, who have been educated to regard
this country as apathetic and I'M
patriotic, are due for still greater
surprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
They Won't Do II

They Won't Do 1t.
Again the city gardener grieves
And makes his sorrow known;
Why don't the bugs eat onion leaves
And let the spuds alone!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

No greater tribute to the democratic
form of government could be paid than
the kaiser's promise of it as special
privilege to nations he wishes to use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

The French are having difficulty in
pronouncing Pershing's name, but no
difficulty will result. When he is in
Paris he can always be found without
being PACED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

His sister Sophie is one of the few
members of Emperor Williams family,
outside of Germany, with whom he is
on sympathetic terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

Emma Goldman and Alexander Berk-
man continue to present themselves as
the only serious arguments against
freedom of speech in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

The Russian and the Japanese flags
will be on hand to share in the en-
thusiasm created by the English, French
and Italian flags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
No Longer Joyous

No Longer Joyous.
"What has become of the man who
used to sing I'VE Won't Go Home Till
Morning'?"
aHe doesn't feel like singing any
more. He vocalized on that line so long
and frequently that now there isn't any
home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

The Russians are not likely to be any
more affeetionate toward Hohenzol-
lern than they were toward a Romanoff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-17

The time has come when the old con-
gressional custom of sending garden
seeds to constituents might be developed
on very practical lines.