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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
Heatless Cars.

1t has been suggested as means of
saving fuel that the street cars of
Washington and perhaps other cities be
not heated during the coming winter.
This, it is estimated, would save thou
sands of tons of coal, which is now
urgently needed in business and in the
industries. ALI of these economies will
be cheerfully borne by the public if
they are actually necessary, but they
should be part of general program.
There should be no imposition of need
less hardship and suffering. While in
point of fact street car heating is not
absolutely necessary, there are times
when it is not safe to ride in midwinter
in heatless car. The car is no colder
than the street itself, but it is subject
to drafts owing to the opening and clos
ing Of doors. The chief hardship about
unheated cars is that passengers are
compelled to sit or stand still for long
periods in the chill air. If the venti-
lators are kept closed to prevent drafts
the air becomes dangerously foul. Heat
for the cars should be maintained until
all other means of economy are ex-
hausted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

March 4, 1919. and year later his party
will DO searching the horizon with a
strong glass for 3 presidential candi-
date. bow would he fill that billf With
his Jersey successes to aid him. what
chance would he have In the national
nominating convenient
New Jersey has importance Of its
own. It possesses wealth. and harbors
many lines Of profitable business. Its
manufacturing plants are numerous and
varied, and their pay rolls show the en-
ployment Of good numbers Of men. many
highly skilled. Jersey Blue statesmen
have filled a big space in the national
life, although Mr. Wilson is the states
sole contribution to the list Of Presi-
dents.
But the state derives an Importance
from its intimate connections, social,
financial and political, with New York.
In fact, it is sort of annex Of the En-
pire state. Only a running stream di-
vides them. Jerseyites swarm into New
York in the morning. and return home
in the evening So that Jersey politi-
cad leader, republican or democrat, who
shows strength at home usually has
strength in New York It was this fact
which operated in Mr.. Wilson's favor at
Baltimore when Mr.. Bryan turned the
tide from Mr.. Clark in 1912. 1t was
claimed for Mr.. Wilson that as the demo-
cratic nominee he would prove vote
getter across the Hudson river as we'll
as in his own bailiwick.
At present the republican field is open.
Sentiment points to nobody in particu-
lar for the party's leadership three
years hence. Hughes, Whitman and
Roosevelt in New York; Mccall and
Weeks in Massachusetts; Fairbanks and
Goodrich in Indiana; Borah in Idaho;
Cummins in Iowa, all continue in the
limelisht, where some Of them have been
for some time. Maybe if Gov. Edge
reaches tho Senate by handsome ma
jority on the eve Of the opening of the
campaign for the nomination he will
find place in that company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

supreme authority vested in a chairman
. thousand miles away and possibly un-
familiar with local conditions.
In expectation Of the new plan vim
dicating itself by its first demonstra-
ton, the national managers have di-
vided the country into eight zone groups
Of states, each to have a separate chair
man and executive committee. These
will be organized from time to time so
that within year before the next cam
paign for the presidency arrives the
zone system, if its preliminary trial
proves successful, will be ready for
countrywide operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard.

But the oldfashioned mustard plaster
burned and blistered while it acted. Get
the relief and help that mustard plasters
gave, without the plaster and without
the blister
Musterole does it. 1t is a clean, white
ointment, made with oil of mustard. It
is scientifically prepared, so that it
works wonders, and yet does not blister
the tenderest skin
Just massage Musterole in with the fin
ger tips gently. See how quick it brings
relief-how speedily the pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bron-
chitis, tonsilitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma,
neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches Of
the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds Of
the chest tit often prevents pneumonia.
Doc and 6oc jars; hospital size, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
Additional Taxation.

This is taken from a news story pub
lished in yesterdays Star:
"The committee of expert advisers Of
the internal revenue commissioner on
the problems growing out Of the collec-
ton Of war taxes on excess profits let it
be known today that there ought to be
no further revenue legislation until the
business men are able to know Just what
they have to pay under the present ex-
cess profits law. Business men have
been wondering as to what further taxes
they might be called upon to pay under
the wartime demands and the govern
ment is still wrestling with the problem
OF the exact definition Of capital under
the new law
This situation grows out Of the hap
hazard way in which the revenue meas
ure was shaped and passed. It is ia
miliar story, having been recited many
times in the press. The House acted
with next to no preparation. The ways
and means committee granted no hear
ings. The House allowed for but brief
debate. The Treasury Department re-
vised its estimates Of the money neees-
sary twice. The Senate, when Its turn
came, proceeded with deliberation, but
could not altogether repair the blunders
it had inherited.
Naturally. some bad feeling showed
in conference. And then there was pres
sure to get through. The government
was waiting, and senators and repre-
sentatives were eager to 60 homo.
Confusion was inevitable, and con
fusion in abundance has resulted Even
business experts are puzzled.
The lesson is plain. The experts
should have been called in before in
stead Of after tho event. Had tho ways
and means committee called them In at
the outset, and heard them with patience,
it might not have drawn q perfect bill,
but it would undoubtedly have drawn a
better bill than the one it presented to
the House, and which subsequently gave
the Senate, and is now giving the coun-
try, great deal Of trouble.
Additional revenue will be necessary.
That Is confessed. War expenses are in
creasing. We have but entered upon
our engagements; and Congress will re-
assemble with task Of magnitude and
difficulty before it. No proposition to
draw back is heard, or win be heard,
from any quarter. Both parties are
committed to the war, and the leaders
of both understand what is necessary
in money to war ends.
Let the regular session learn from the
special session. If additional revenue
legislation becomes imperative soon, let
experts in business and in taxation be
called into council In the preparatory
stages Of the matter. Such measure
shaped In q cock loft OF in cellar, with
the door locked and the public shut out,
would not meet requirements. Business
expects to be assessed. but has right
to demand q voice in what is done, to
the extent at least Of explaining its case
before assessments are made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
Food Pledge Week Plans.

The women of Washington have re
spended splendidly to Food Administers
tor Wilson's call for helpers for the
capitals food pledge week. As soon as
the word went forth OF the urgent need
OF canvassers to secure signatures to the
pledge cards tenders Of service began
to be received in great numbers, and
now it is assured that there will be a
sufficient force ready next Tuesday
morning to start the house-to- house cam
paign, and to finish it on schedule with
every residence in Washington visited.
These canvassers, who are to see the
housewives of the city next week, should
make it point in every case where
signature is obtained to have the win
dow card hung at once and the kitchen
card put in an appropriate place. If
these cards are merely left at the houses
after the pledges are signed there is
danger that they will be lost or for
gotten. The cards should be posted i'm
mediately. It is important to begin the
food conservation without delay and the
kitchen the quicker the savings begin.
It is important, too, that the window
card should appear at once. The appear
ance Of these tokens of food pledges in
house to house down the street is itself
most inspiring and helpful.
It is hoped that every house in Wash
ington will at the end of food pledge
week display one Of these window cards,
and. what is most important, that the
principles for which this card stands
will be faithfully observed in the kitch-
ems. The United States government is
asking this saving, and those who 60
about next week are practically repre-
sentative Of the government. What they
are asking is most reasonable and
proper, and they should be received, not
merely eourteously. but sympathetically.
II is to the interest Of every person that
the whole city pledge itself to care in
the use Of food materials. There can
be no exceptions without injury to the
common welfare. Washington is tardy
IN pledging itself, through no fault of
tts own. But now that the time has
eups It win surely 60 ON record unani-
nousay to declare its willingness to fol-
low the rule that the war has made it
necessary to reduce waste and to con-
ssrve the more limited food materials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
Zone Plan Of Political Campaigns

Democratic national managers are
giving their proposed new policy Of zone
management Of political campaigns q
"try-out," according to the news reports.
II its expected efficiency Ia demonstrated,
the idea will be to apply it in the pro-
iminaries and conduct Of the next presi.
Dental campaign. The demonstration,
now under way, ID being conducted in
the Rocky mountain zone, where five
seats in the United States senats will
be contested NEXT fall The democrats
want those seats and are reaching for
them in the thsroushgoing fashion
which marked their conduct Of the presi.
dential campaign Of 1916. They are be-
ginning early and their organization is
even now at work
Politicians and the public generally
will follow with much interest this prac.
teal application Of q new wrinkle in po-
litical management. In q word, it is
delegation Of power and responsibility in
campaign management witAin specified
g1oup Of sta&ss % nn residing tAsss,
= Ai&9sz1ia4s4 1ssa ~ cd vstsa a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
Government Buildings.

A. yesterdays meeting Of the Fine
Arts Commission the subject Of the
housing Of the governments activities
here at the capital was discussed, With q
visw to the provision ultimately Of per-
manent, suitable, government-owned
quarters. This matter should be taken
n hand in detail in season to insure the
beginning Of construction program as
soon az the war closes. It is obviously
impossible in the present condition Of
the labor and material market, for the
government to undertake an extensive
series Of constructions. The temporary
quarters now being erected in the parks
ass made possible only through q much
heavier expenditure than would ordina-
rily be necessary. But these structures
arc imperativeiy needed. They must be
rnshed to completion almost regardless
Of expense.
Nobody can tell what the needs Of the
government will be after the war, but
that they will be much greater than the
present permanent building equipment
y certain Indeed, when the war began
the government was most inadequately
housed. with practically all Of its de-
pertments spreading out into privately
owned buildings, at heavy cost for
rental and at great Inconvenience. Now
is the time to survey this whole matter
Of departmental equipment, even though
additions may be necessary upon the
close Of hostilities. If the government
waits until peace is declared before
starting its survey and the broad plan
ming Of its equipment it will be years
behind its needs by the time the build
hgs are actually completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
New Jersey.

Recently, Secretary Tumulty denied .
report that he would DO candidate for
United States senator next year. The
RepsFt probably grew out Of the fact
dat Mr.. Hughes, who Is now filing the
sMee. = not In good health. The COS
aps figured that ON that account he
might not care to mako . campaign to
0nseesd himself.
Esw Jersey IL at present republican.
Inst party controls both the governor
aAip and the legislature, and Last weeks
election still further strengthened It's
bolA.
CIV. Edge = displaying skin in the
nanassmsst Of sAairs, and for that RIA
M sDssahtisn = busy with his name.
epDsss. q - nm. 10 offers for the
1aee AG& Ssas. nm, md = slssasl
n1p1o 4u6o1oo - - aal3snal H1s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

Fuel conservation has put limit on
the hours during which electric signs
may be admired as decorations or con-
suited for business advice. They are the
conspicuous objects in any community,
assuming a prominence that rivals that
Of public monuments. An art commits
sion may yet be called in to offer advice
if not to act with authority concerning
electric signs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
Tables Turned,

"What did your boy say in his let
terp asked the r. F. D. man.
"Wel," replied Farmer Corntossel
Gosh has kind o turned the tables on
me. he wants to know whether I am
working hard and investing my money
in liberty bonds. He says he is willing
to fight for home and country, but he
doesn't intend to support mo in idle
ness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

The little furry about the performance
of THE Star Spangled Banner" in con-
nection with classic program has dis
posed Of all doubt as to the old songs
right to stand as the national anthem.
Now everybody sings or plays it with
out hesitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
Thank1giviu1.

In thinking Of the thankfulness
That We should all make known.
The worldly treasures we possess
OF small account is shown,
Except as we may claim a share
In what is good and grand,
And worthy Of all reverent care
In this our cherished land.
We're thankful for the answer proud
That came from great and small,
For lives and fortunes patriots vowed
To risk 1t Duty's call;
We're thankful for the men % brave,
And for the women fne,
VIE eagerly sand forth 70 avs
Ths land that's yoHs and nina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

The remark some years ago that "the
real trouble was not the high cost of
living, but the cost Of high living" was
one Of the jokes that had to go to the
junk heap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
Il Has All Been Said.

"Are you getting ready to make a big
speech when Congress convenes"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum; mot
unless new topic develops. I think
I have offered or listened to every pos
sible observation on every conceivable
subject available up to this time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHnANDER JOHNSON.
Uninitiated.

Uninitiated.
"The reason you don't like Wagne-
rian music is that you don't understand
It."
"That's one Of my two objections to
it," replied Miss Cayenne. ~ don't un-
derstand it and don't like the way it
sounds"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

About all the interest Pancho Villa
can arouse just now is a sort of mild
curiosity as to whether he happens to be
pro- German.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

Uncle Sam has been forced by the
war into 50 many new lines Of work that
no one would be surprised to find him
the greatest Of all railway operators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

The creduiity championship now goes
to tho man who believes everything he
reads about Russia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
Delicate Subject.

UelicAte subject.
"You failed to mention the enormous
salary receive said the moving pic
ture actress.
Managers ORDERS" replied the press
agent. "He told me to try to keep your
mind of your salary so that maybe
you'd forget to ask for another raise this
week."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

It il q fortunate nihilist who lives
long under the form Of government he
has so persistently advocated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

Every little bit helps" in the way
Of war economies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

sU-boat warfare has lessened. but Ber
I'm hastens to assert that It Is far from
being sunk without a trace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

Christmas cheer Is not to be meas
aFed by the amount Of sugar consumed
- confectionery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17

Lord Northcliffe's preference for pri-
1ate life does not by any means indicate
q preference for leisurely life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-17
Speak Softly.

Speak softly; it is better far
That angry words be barred.
Speak softly wheresoe'er you are
But keep on thinking hard.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-02
AWFUL CRUELTIES

The stories coming straight from
he German prison camps are awful
nd beyond the conception of the hui
nan mind in their cruelty.
Chaplains having served on the
French front report that escaped pris|
,nors few ever escape) say that en-
limc camps-thOusands in number,
re innoculated with the vilest and
.;ost loathsOme diseases, which quick
ly sap their vitality, and that the sur
icons of the German army are in
tructed to proceed to mutilate the
prisoners, especially the English pris-
Oners.
Dread tuberculosis is deliberately
injected into the veins of the helpless
prisoners. Is barbarian people, such
as the military autocracy of Germany
to be longer permitted to menace
the world? Such cruelty as the Ger
man government has displayed cries
cloud for retribution. Every ounce of
American blood will be shed if nee
essary that the world may be freed
of this nation which practices such
barbarism.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-02
DOCTORS ARE NEEDED

The first and most important need
of the new army is physicians. They
are needed to examine the men as
mustered in, to care for their health
when in the service, and to look after
the sanitation of camps. For this pur
pose 10000 physicians will be needed
in the army. Some States have al
ready endorsed the selectiVe draft
plan for securing physicians. This
plan will have to be adopted unless
sufficient number of volunteers pre-
sent themselves.
Realizing that some steps had to be
taken for securing the requisite num-
Der Of physicians, the Surgeon Gener-
ais Office has appealed to the press
of the country to arouse doctors to
this necessity. Commissions are &C
corded in the Medical Reserve Corps
ON the basis of First Lieutenant, Cap
tain and Major, with respective pay
of $4,000, 81, 400 and $4,000 year. No
physician is commissioned lower than
a first lieutenant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-02

of Johnson City that while they are
contributing money and necessary
articles of clothing, ETC., to foreign PEG
ples-which is conmondable--i. is
we'll to remember that charity be-
gins at home. We have misery aGi
want and woe right here which shoula
be alleYiated. Of course our charity
organizations are helping; the veterans
of the Soldiers Home are daily con-
tributing to needy persons, and other
generous givers are doing their bit
for local humanity. The poor and
distressed are here-not in Turkey
and should be given succOr first.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-08-02
CALL FOR REGISTRANTS

Every one of the 9,6OOO,OO0 men who
registered for the draft will be called
within the year to present himself
to be examined for military service.
This disclosure was made when it de-
veloped that, under the War Depart
ment construction of the draft law,
the Government is authorizing to con-
tinue drawing men from the draft
ed list to maintain an army of 2 00O,-
600 at maximum strength.
1t was officially announced that
only one more increment of 100000
will be called out under the present
law. That is to say that after the
first 6S7 900 men are obtained from
the list of men now under call, there
will be only second call.
If this were the only demand to be
made on the list of drafted men, prob
ably not more than half the list of
registrants would be called for exam
nation. But the decision to continue
to utilize the draft to maintain the
slmies at strength after the first mil
ion are called to the cOlOrs brings
lcavy new demands. There will be
N army of 100000 in the field Sep
-ember l when the first 100000 con-
cripts follow the $4,000 national
;uard and 100000 regulars to camps.
When the second 100000 drafted men
ire called out and the 100000 avia-
ors and supplemental troops are rails
d there will be 100000 men. Con-
idering the probability that the lOO,-
100 aviators and other supplemental
roops will have to be drafted and
ounting the 100000 recruit batallions
o be called for wastage and losses,
many officials believe the entire g.
100000 will be called before the army's
la2ds are filled.