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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
The New Chancellor,s Speech,

Yesterdays proceedings in Berlin are
not yet fully described by the cables,
but it is evident from what little has
been permitted to be known by the Ger
man government that the new chan
cellor took NO stand different in any
way from that Of his predecessor, nor
did he disclose any new policy. He de-
clared that Germany is ready to make
peace at the earliest possible hour, and
indicated his full approval Of the ruth
less submarine warfare as part of the
naval program which, he said, would
surely win the conflict. The reiehstag
by large majority adopted the So
called peace resolution, which analyses
into a. meaningless combination of
phrases indicative Of confidence in Ger.
man success.
|, It is idle to expect anything from the
change Of chancellors In the way of
movements toward peace that can be
recognized by the allies. Chancellor
Michaelis has replaced 'Hollweg; to be
sure, but he is still, as was Hollweg, the
exponent Of the kaiser's policy and the
kaiser is still under the influence of the
junker party. As long as Hindenburg
and the crown prince and their asso-
ciates have the confidence Of the en-
peror' and persuade him that they rep-
resent victory, the chancellor, whoever he
may be, win stand for war and against
a peace based upon any other conception
than German conquest.
+: It is important to bear in mind that
the chancellor is not in any degree 70
sponsible to the reichstag or to the peo-
pie, that the reichstag is really little
more than debating society, although
technically it holds the purse strings.
The day may come when q determined
majority In that body win force the
adoption Of real reforms, making the
German imperial government truly rep
resantative through the responsibility Of
its ministry to the elected legislative
body. But there ds no sign now Of the
approach Of that day. Bueh reforms as
have been promised, insuring a more
thoroughly representative reichstae. will
not take effect until after the war.
Meanwhile, Germany continues an au-
toeracy with responsibility 10 none.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Tho Blunder in New Jersey,

Tho Blunder in New Jersey.
1t Is somewhat discouraging to find
the well laid plans Of the provost mar.
shall general and his staff for todav,.
drawing upset by bundering in the
states. The instructions given for the
numbering Of the registrants were ex-
pEcit and simple. The procedure was
not actually complex. It would have
been a comparatively easy matter to
make the lists strictly in accordance with
the outlined plan, but for some reason
not yet FUZZY understood mistake was
made that was not discovered In time
for correction. Fortunately 1t was pos
slbie to shift the system quickly on tho
eve Of the drawing.
The change in the drawing, while Il
involves a much greater expenditure Of
time, makes for simplicity and easier
understanding of ths result. Whereas
before In order to mako 1000 numbers
apply to lo,ooo, 900 men It was necessary
to use a master key system, now bv
drawing 10000 numbers every man reg
istered in the United States is directly
reached without any chance of confu-
sion. The master key system was in
genious, and, when understood, perfect
iy simple. but 1t might have led to mis-
understanding.
We pride ourselves in America On our
efficiency, but every once In 1 willis va
mako mistakes. And the mistake that
was made in Now Jersey Is an example
Of tho familiar truth that the human
machinery Is always fallibla. u would
have bsen remarkable, indeed, II 1857
exemption boards could have been or.
ganized In this country and tho regis.
tration cards Of 100000 mon handled
without error. The misfortune Is that
the error in this case cams tso late for
correction, although, as suggested, It Il
not without it's advantages
1t was far better to adjust the draw
ing method than 10 postpsaa the draw.
ing itself IN order 10 correct the num-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
To France!
From the Chicago Herald.

From the Chicago Herald
On tho stage Of the world France is
the star actress at present. We said
actress. not actor She is always La
Belle France. Now, why is that7 The
great virtues of the French nation are
economy. enthusiasm and endurance
not one Of them principally feminine.
And yet not only her own soldiers. but
our young men also die for her on the
firing line, not like martyrs. but like
lovers for their sweetheart, England
inspires no such sentiment We re-
spect England. England Is tho heavy
father OF the current drama But
Franco is the leading lady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Tho Ryatandex.

The Bystandef.
I stood aside and queried, "Whyf-
Why is q hornet or q fy1
Why is q snake or centipedsi
Where grain should grow, why II a
weedf
Upon the road 10 fond desire.
Why Is the rut, why IL the mirei
Why is the sight Why is the tears
Why is the snarli Why is the sneerf'
While some set forth with earnest will
To mend the road with strength and
skill.
And clear the fields, and try to show
How human happiness may grow.
Too many let the days drift by
And stand aside and query, "Whys"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Against America.

FROM the Vow York Times.
Unwelcone as tho fact may be, 1t is
no longer possible to doubt that there
are In the United States Senate men
who intend TO do all that in them lies
their motive may be. they intend to
work against the interests. the well
fare and the success Of tho United
States in its life-and-death grapple
with Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

Now and then N1aholas Rnmsnph
hdges . pathetic complaint that The nsw
government Is not supporting him In
the style to which he has been acsus-
tened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Carrying Parcels.

FFOH tHH UfOHtKeUI OtHT
But, after all. the only solution of the
costly and excessive duplication of de-
livery systems In our cities rests with
the purchasers themselves II they will
carry home all the parcels they can
they will materially help to solve the
problem. Before the war It was Q so
cial crime to carry a parcel homo from
q store. Now II ought to be an honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

The war has enabled Germans to got
acquainted with the crown prince in a
way that has not helped HIS political
prospects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Terms Of paana.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal
Berlin need not be worried about it's
peace terms. The allies will have that
subject in their charge. Germany viii
have nothing to say about the peace
terms, except to accept them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

It must require great self-control in
Berlin to prevent the applause Of La Fol-
lette and Gronna from becoming so en-
thusiastis as to embarrass those two
eminent United States senators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

boring in the areas Of mistake. The
public has waited long enough for the
settlement Of this vitality important
question Of who 10 to 60 first before the
exemption boards for examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

Conservation Of food in dining cars
viii undoubtedly require looking after.
So will conservation Of food in freight
cars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

Petrograd socialists have been acct
dentaHy firing on one another. It is as
difficult for socialists to keep themselves
definitely lined up in fight as it is in
an argument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
The Draft.


military service has obtained, during
many centuries. It was the ancient
foundation Of the states, enginery OF
war. It has varied in application from
time to time and in different countries
Today it is being enforced in the United
States by means Of a system of selectlTe
draft through which an army Of 6S7 900
men will be created. To furnish these
men 100000 have been registered be-
tween the ages of twenty-one and thirty
one, regardless of condition, race or oc-
eupation. Generous provisions have
been made for the exemption of those
who cannot be, spared from the neces-
sary industries or from the support OF
those dependent upon them. From these
10000 900 the required number will read
ily be obtained, possibly as a result os
the summoning today of Liza 900 regis
trants, or twice the number Of the troops
first to be enrolled. =
In its details the draft is absolutely
fair to all It is based solely upon
chance, every precaution having been
taken to prevent favoritism or manipu-
lation. In the working out Of the
scheme for the drawing great ingenuity
has been manifested by Gen. Crowder
and his assistants, who devised sys-
tenn that would have concluded the whole
transaction in about an hour had 1t not
been for blunders made by some of the
exemption officials in the states, who,
ignoring or misconstruing the instruc-
lions, numbered the registrants wrongly,
thus necessitating an eleventh hour
shift. In consequence. over 10000 num-
bers must be drawn, taking ten times
the length of time and entailag labori-
ous application by those involved in the
proceeding. Nevertheless the principle
Of absolute chance prevails. -,
In today's draft every man stands on
his own feet. Influence has no part In
the enumeration of those who are given
places in the line in the order, Of the
cau for examination for service. Each
exemption. district in the United States
has its own quota, and if it cannot be
filed from the number of registrants
summoned at first, twice the number Of
the quota, others win be called in the
order to which they are assigned by the
drawing. By. this means the army that
Il to be formed will be IN the fullest
and best sense representative. It will
take men from every part Of the United
States and every class and social range.
The principle Of proportion prevails
throughout from the largest city to the
most thinly populated rural district.
There is no apprehension of trou-
blous reactions from this draft. At the
first stage of registration there was So
little disorder that the few cases of pro-
test and opposition became widely no.
torious. There was no general resist
ance. There may be few slackers who
Will refuse to obey the call Of the draft,
but it may be confidently predicted that
these win be but handful Of the
1874,ooo who are today summoned to
present Themselves for possible service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

While means Of eurbing food specu-
lators are sought, tho drink gpeeulators
are not neglecting opportunities created
by prospective prohibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

Not in long time has a man had SO
large and attentive an audience as DR..
Michaelis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

Austria naturally 1ees some curiosity
e 10 whre Germany VIII draw tho Ina
in rednadnc agreements 10 scrsps Of d.
ps4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

Every little argument helps some to
delay the attainment Of maximum milf
taly efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

If tho I. W. W. continue to poison
cattle in the far west they may stir up
enough vigilantes to take care Of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Der Spieler.
A Change Of Sentiment.

A Change Of sentiment.
"I kind O. wisht we hadn't spoke SO
harsh to Josh bout writin' home fur
money" said Farmer Corntossel.
$50 do l." replied his wife. "Since he
Joined tho army don't care whut he
writes about, as long as they jes' keep
lettin' us hear from him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20

The man Who succeeds IN svadine tho
draft h not likely 10 find tho old homo
at m comfortable ...n-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
Catch EN- First!

Yfea the New FORK World,
People At Warrington who valiantly
advocate short shrift for spies should
6rst tell uS hsW 70 catch the spies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
No Excuse Needed.

"You are not having any hay fever
this summer"
whats the usef I have neither the
time nor the inclination to leave town"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
SpoftinHiy Considered.

Spoftingiy Considered.
Remember the story Of the hare and
the tortoise"
eyes" replied Mr.. Erastus Pinkley
"But dat story don't tell you muffin
bout de odds dat was posted agin de
tortoise. Dem long shots do como in
sometimes. But you KANT pend on
'em.n
Der Spieler.
He played big games with reckless zeal
New rules to conquer fate he planned
He got mailed fist" in the deal,
And then he overplayed his hand.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
CROPS DAMAGED
BY HEAVY FROST
POTATOES, CORN, BRAINS AND
TOBACCO SUFFER LOSS
FROM COLD SNAP.
OTHER WISCONSIN D0INGS
Items Of Interest Throughout the State
Gathered by Alert Correspondents
and BuIIetined in Brief for
the Busy Reader.

Milwaukee-Reports from northern
and western Wisconsin indicate that
the frost of Sept. has damaged the
potato, corn and bean crops to the ex-
tent Of thousands of dollars. a report
from Plainfield says the first heavy
frost of the season killed corn, pota-
toes, buckwheat and garden truck
At Wausau the freeze was heavy
enough to crust water with half inch
OF ice. Corn, late potatoes and cucum-
bers were touched. In the vicinity of
Eau Claire potatoes, corn and melons
suffered Tobacco fields were dam
aged in Rock County, but to what ex-
tent can not be stated until the crop
has developed further. A killing
frost was general over La Crosse and
surrounding counties and all growing
crops were killed, corn being heavily
affected. The damage will run into
thousands of dollars in this county
alone. A minimum temperature of "a
degrees was recorded.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Reproof Not Effective.

The new maid would not rise early
enough. Gentle reproof seemed vain
and finally the master and mistress
tried the inferential method of blame
and left the damsel asleep whilst
they prepared the breakfast for them
selves.
"We'll shame her to it," said the
master.
Not q word was said until nine
o'clock the same evening, when the
girl tapped at the door of the sitting
room.
us there anything else I can do.
mum?" she respectfully inquired.
There was nothing and she turned to
go to bed, but at the door remembered
something.
eff you're down before me in the
morning, num-" she observed, you'll
find the eggs in the icebox in the pam
try"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Require Labor Permits.

Regulations governing the proof of
age of minors who apply for labor per-
mits were published by the industrial
commission. These regulations were
made in accordance with the provisions
of the law passed by the last legisla-
ture. giving the commission power to
determine what proof of age must be
presented before children can secure
permits.
The regulations of the commission
provide that in all cases where 1t is
possible TO do so children between
fourteen and sixteen years Of age must
present birth certificate, or an at
tested transcript thereof. In case such
proof cannot be furnished. the issuing
officers may accept other documentary
evidence, such as a bona fide record of
the child's birth in the family Bible, a
passport. certificate of arrival is
sued by immigration officers, or q life
Insurance policy.
The attorney general has ruled that
permits issued heretofore to children
between fourteen and sixteen years
of age are effective until their date of
expiration, despite the change in the
child labor law. Such children do not
now need to procure new permits.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
State Labor Permits Now Ready.

The industrial commission has been
receiving letters and kilograms OF in
quiry regarding the new child labor
law. which went into effect Septem-
Der 1. Employers throughout the state
appear to be anxious to comply with
the new state law and the federal
child labor law which also became eff
fective September l.
There Is an unavoidable delay In
supplying the issuing officers with
blanks for the issuance of permits,
said George p. Hambrecht, chairman
of the industrial commission, on Sat-
Orday.
"This delay was due to the fact that
It was necessary to make the rules and
procedure under the state law conform
strictly with those under the federal
law" To bring about this result Mr.
HaNbrecht late in July went to Wash.
ington to the federal department of la
Dor to harmonic the Wisconsin rules
with federal requirements.
"By adopting the course we did,
said Mr.. Hambrecht, "the federal labor
department designated the Industrial
commission as it's agent to issue labor
permits acceptable to the federal gov
eminent. The permits which are now
being issued in Wisconsin will be ac'
cepted by the federal government as
meeting its requirements"
Many of these permits will be issued
to children between sixteen and sew
enteen years of age who are now fol
the first time required to have permits
All children between fourteen and sew
.enteen, except those working on farms
or In domestic service In cities in
which there are no vocational schools
are required to have permits under
the law.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Anarchist Killed by Police,

Milwaukee - In street gun fight
between a special detail of police
and an Italian gang who were at.
tepting to disrupt patriotic meet.
ing at Bishop and Potter avenues,
Bay View, one Italian was killed, an
other was perhaps fatally injured, two
detectives received gunshot wounds
and three Italians were wounded. The
gang of rioters made threatening de-
onstration when the audience started
to sing America" and when called
upon by officers to desist they opened
fire on the police. After the smoke of
the battle had cleared away the detec-
tives arrested sixteen persons and
raided headquarters of the gang near
by where they found a quantity of an
archist literature
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
PATRIOTIC AIM OF
PRESS OF THE STATE
Effect Organization at Milwaukee
and Richard Lloyd Jones
Elected President.
BRANCH OF LOYALTY LEGION
Newspapers Of State Form Patriotic
Press Association and Will Garry
on a Vigorous Campaign for
Loyalty to State and Nation.

Madison.-The newspaper men OF
the state met at Milwaukee and Or
ganized the Wisconsin Patriotic Press
association and elected Richard Lloyd
Jones as president.
A. M. Brayton Of La Crosse was
elected vice president and Charles E.
Broughton of Sheboygan, treasurer.
The association will be subsidiary
of the Wisconsin Loyalty legion and
the secretary of the legion will be Sec
rotary of the association. ]. E. MOrf-
arty is acting temporarily, but Walter
S. Goodland of Racine will be perma-
nent secretary His office will be at
No. 22S, First National Bank building,
Milwaukee.
President Jones will appoint an
executive committee of five.
The purpose of the organization was
declared to be "to unite the daily and
weekly newspapers of Wisconsin In a
campaign for patriotic education; to
combat sedition; to bring all the peo-
pie of Wisconsin to a full understand
ing of the issues of the war and the
danger that confrOnts the United
States In the event of German VIC
tory; to promote the work Of the Wis
consin Loyalty legion and other pa
triotic societies in the state and ma
ton that are working for the defeat
of German autocracy; to do all within
the power of the press to enlist every
man, woman and child in Wisconsin
as a member of the legion"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Woman Workers on Council.

Activities of women of Wisconsin
through the women's committee of the
state council of defense were described
by chairmen at an executive meeting
here showing that much work is being
done. Mrs. J, W. Mariner of Milwau-
kee, chairman of the liberty loan COM
mittee, reported that the Wisconsin
committee is organized and will be
ready to do its part when the work is
assigned from the national headquar-
tiers. The central committee repre-
sents the women's organizations of the
state.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

which brought me out of it all right, 50
I am now well and do all my housework,
besides working in my garden. Several
Of my neighbors have got we'll by tax
Ing Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. - Mrs. VIOLA FINICAL, Wagon
or, Okla.
Such warning symptoms as SENSE Of
suffocation, hot flashes, headaches, back
aches, dread of impending evil. timidity,
sounds in the ears, palpitation of the
heart, sparks before the eyes, irregu-
larities, constipation, variable appetite,
weakness and dizziness should be needed
by middle-aged women. Lydia p. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound his carried
many women safely through the crisis.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Liberty Bonds for Christmas.

The first "do your Christmas shop
ping early" suggestion for 1917 comes
from the state council of defense in
bulletin which urges the buying of use
full gifts.
The bulletin follows:
Save money and save worry in Sc
lecting presents during the war by
giving useful gifts. The generosity OF
the American people this year should
Conserving our resources means giving
to the nation. Every year the indls-
eliminate interchanging Of gifts cost
much and profits little.
"All the trinkets, high-priced jewel
ry and china in the world will not help
win the war. They may be good to
look at, but we cannot eat them, nelth-
er will they keep us warm. Why not
eliminate those gifts which are purely
for diversion and ornamentatiOn ana
substitute the useful and the practical
this year.
"Small sums of money and Liberty
bonds make very acceptable and ex-
cellent gifts. If you can afford Dono
as gift it will serve as reminder OF
your thoughtfulness for many a Christ
mas to come.
Remember the soldier and the
sailor who are fighting for you. 10
your part to make their Christmas IN
camp or in the trenches or on the war
vessels as much like home as possible
during the Christmas season.
"Why not decide this year, too, 10
stay at home with our Christmas gifts!
Let us leave out of consideration the
uncles, the aunts, the cousins, the
nieces and nephews and ask them TO
likewise strike your names Off their
Christmas lists. BY so doing, we Will
be better off financially, we will be
just as happy on Christmas day and we
will have more money in our pockets
to pay our taxes.
"Buy early, buy sensibly, and buy
carefully when you do your shopping
for Christmas this year.
The suggestions of the council would
revolutiOnize the mercenary meaning
of Christmas and thereby bring about
conservation, at the same time restor-
ing the spiritual significance OF the
holiday season.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Appleton Gets M. e. Meet.

Wausau - Appleton was chosen as
the 1918 convention city by the East
ern Wisconsin Methodist conference
here. Prof. w. S. Watson of White
water, was elected president for the
ensuing year. The other officers elect
ed were: DR.. Frank Brown, Milwau-
kee, first vice-president; Prof. D. o.
Kinsman, Appleton, second vice-presi-
dent; John Palmer, Fond du Lac,
third vice-president; Ray Twining,
Evansville, fourth vice-president; Prof
A. J. Winnie, Milwaukee, secretary
and Mrs. Mildred Rosebush of Apple
ton, treasurer.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Quick Punch.

The daily pinochic game in the
smoker was going on as usual when
suddenly one of the commuters jumped
to his feet and yelled wildly for the
newsbOy.
''Give us a new deck Of cards, quick"
he cried when the boy answered his
summons 1.-THE conductor just punched
the ace Of diamonds instead Of my
Communication ticket"