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Evening star., 1917-02-28
The Food Price Drop.

An illustration of the absurdity of the
claim that food fluctuations are caused
by shortages in the immediate supply
was afforded yesterday in the sudden
drop of prices of eggs, potatoes, onions
and other commodities. The cxplana-
tion given i'll the wholesale and retail
markets was that the warmer weather
was accountable for the slackening of
price tension. Just why warmer weather
due to a south wind could insure q
quicker movement of ears in season to
affect the stocks of food on hand in this
city is beyond easy conception. The
fact is that every element that in some
degree or at some stage affects the food
prices legitimately is discounted and
double discounted. Under ordinary cir
cumstances that south wind probably
would never have shaken the food price
schedule in any appreciable degree. A
blizzard might have caused the rates to
shoot up to even higher points, but a
touch OF mild weather would merely
have checked the upward tendency. The
truth probably is that the talk Of pos.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
The Juvenile Court Bill.

| Now pending in conference is the bill
passed by both houses to change the or
ganie act creating the Juvenile Court in
this District. The main purpose of the
bill is to extend the jurisdiction of the
court to give it authority over cases
which involve penitentiary offenses and
which under the present practice must go
before the grand jury for trial in the
District Supreme Court. In view of the
indisposition of grand juries to indict
juvenile offenders in cases of this char
acter many youthful lawbreakers go
free of all punishment, while minor mis-
nile Court and punished. This discrimi-
mates in a manner to create contempt
for the law. The pending bill accom-
plishes other objects of Importance. Ger
tain of the items which have been added
to the original measure are in dispute,
so seriously that the failure of the bill
through lack of agreement is now pos
sible. On the more fundamental ques-
tions the conferees are in agreement.
1t is vitality important that this bill be
passed in some form at the present ses-
sion. If agreement cannot be had upon
the points in dispute that portion of the
bill which meets with joint approval
should be put on its passage, leaving the
controserted questions for later consid
Grafton. The work that has been done
during this Congress to perfect the Or
ganization of the Juvenile Court should
not be wasted because of inability to
reach an agreement or a compromise
upon points that are relatively of small
value.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
The Next House.

To a representative of The Star Mr..
Mann denies current report that in
ease of republican control of the next
House he will be Speaker and Mr.. Len
root leader on the floor through an "un-
derstanding" There is no "understand-
ing" to any such end. He thinks the
story originated outside of House cir
cles, and he is probably right. In those
circles neither Mr. Mann nor Mr.. Len
root is known as trader in any such
sense.
These two men are prominent in Con-
gress because of demonstrated talents
for legislative work. Mr.. Mann is a
veteran, having first appeared here as a
member of the Fifty-ffth House. Mr..
Lenroot first appeared as a member of
the Sixty first House. Evidently each
has satisfied his home constituency, and
certainly both have impressed them
selves on their fellow legislators. The
one is the leader of the minority in the
present House. and the other one of the
minority's most forcible debaters.
Naturally, in the speculation about re-
publican control of the next House
these men figure. Each has conspicuous
capacity for the place to which specu-
lation assigns him. Mr.. Mann would
make a capital Speaker, and Mr.. Len
root capital floor leader. Each would
know his way around from the minute
he got started.
1t may be, too, they are bracketed to-
gether in this speculation because of
the fact that there are two factions of
the republican party, one listed as a
little more progressive than the other,
and that the necessity exists for bring
ing them together if the party, whether
in the majority or the minority in the
next House. is to impress itself on leg
islation. Mr.. Lenroot is listed as a lit
tie more progressive than Mr. Mann.
We may all well believe that no trad
ing for personal advancement will take
place, whether between these two men
or any men on that side of the chamber
of importance enough to guide House
of Representatives. All are of high
grade protecting them from such temp
tation, and the issues involved forbid
the serious thought of such thing. IF
the republicans control the numbers suf-
feient to organize the House they have
the men to officer it in way to meet
the requirements of this very exacting
time.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
A Dry" Inauguration.

There should have been no question
as to the Interpretation of the law which
requires the closing of all liquor dis
pensaries in this District ON Inaugura-
tion day, to the effect that this would
on the present occasion apply to March
5. next Monday. The excise boards an
nouncement to this effect is in strict
accord with the plain meaning of the
statute. Inauguration day is the day
on which the public ceremonies Incl
dent to the induction of the President
into Office are held, whether that day
is the 4th or the 9TH of March. The pur-
pose of the law is to insure public or
der on that occasion. A rigid enforce
ment Of the rule against the dispensing
Of liquor next Monday is to be expected
Evening star., 1917-02-28
No Tattered Flags.

Between now and Monday there
should be general overhauling of the
flags used ON stats of public and pri-
vate buildings in this city. Every bit
of ragged bunting should be discarded.
There are many tattered flags afoat
daily in Washington that should long
since have been condemned, and if the
patriotic spirit of their owners is not
sufficient to cause them to be discarded
on ordinary occasions they should as
suredly be replaced by good flags on
Inauguration day. A ragged flag is an
affront to the public when it is the sole
standard displayed. The only condition
in which the country's banner is per-
missible in ragged condition is when
it is relic of military service. There
is nothing more inspiring than the tat
tered flag that has been borne in action
or ON board ship. But a flag that is
merely worn out through neglect at the
top of a fagpole on public or private
building is reproach to the citizenship
of the owner.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
The Sugar Tax.

Mr. Martin of Louisiana of the pres
ent House will be among the five mem
bers of the next House classed as indie
pendents. Until elected to Congress he
had been a democrat. But when his
party declared war on sugar, by propos-
ing it for the free list, he left the party,
and offered for Congress in opposition
to the democratic nominee, and was
successful. Growing cane sugar is the
principal industry of his district; and
the voters, democrats as TO other mat
tiers, resented the policy that would de-
stroy their property and prospects.
Under pressure from the White House,
Congress marked sugar for slaughter.
The day was fixed for its transference
to the free list. But turn in affairs
called for more revenue for the support
of the government, and sugar was re-
turned to the dutiable list. Otherwise,
the industry would have languished, and
the Louisiana plantations been plowed
up for other crops.
The third congressional district. how
ever. did not forget, and last November
reelected Mr.. Martin, supporter OF
the policy of tariff on sugar for pro-
lection as well as for revenue purposes.
That is not all that will engage Mr..
Martins attention in the next House,
but it is the principal thing. AS the
representative of his constituents he
must consider their welfare and the rea-
sons for his election.
To confine the question TO sugar is
to make of protection a local issue. As
a matter of fact protection is national
issue. If the sugar planters of Louisi-
ana desire protection for their indus
try-and they should have it-they
should support protection for the wor-
thy industries of other states. Give and
take is of the very essence Of national
policy and prosperity.
Here, then, is Mr.. Martins position
Standing alone. or with his four asso-
ciates wearing the Independent label, he
could accomplish little in the next
House. He must cooperate either with
the democrats or the republicans. The
former, as they have shown, are against
q tax on sugar for any purpose except
in case of the most pressing neces-
sity. The latter favor a tax on sugar,
both for revenue and for protection;
and under that policy, as administered
by them when in power, the sugar in
dustry, both cane and beet, flourished
abundantly. Indeed, it owes its present
size entirely to protection.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
Important West Front Changes.

The latest dispatches from London
state that the British forces have con-
tinued their advance toward Bapaume,
occupying Ligny and Lebarque and the
outskirts of Puizieux This means q
material extension of the British line
in the Anere region. Particularly at
Ligny is the advance significant, for that
village is within two miles of Bapaumc
important distribution center for the
whole German Somme front, is brought
under direct fire. In all likelihood
Bapaume has ceased to be of any i'm
portance ere this. Probably the real
German line of defense is now behind it,
as there is no natural line Of resistance
west or south of it.
Tie British movement has virtually
been one of swinging advance pivoting
on Hebuterne, which lies about ten
miles west of Bapaume. The effect is
TO thrust salient into the German line
from west of Peronne. The deeper this
advance is carried by such movements
as that at Ligny the more exposed be-
comes the German position west of
Bapaume in the Hebuterne region. The
danger in salient t-making operation is
to .he defensive rather than the attack
ing force. The retirement of the Ger
nlans in this formation suggests the
likelihood of later yielding from the
Hebutcrne salient. which would net the
allies very large territorial gain. IL
the German Withdrawals on tine Ancre
and the Somme are the result Of rew
Evening star., 1917-02-28
The March.

Marchin' down the Avenue,
Beneath the banners gay,
Wen find the people i'll review
From near an far away.
South an east an north am west,
Well bring 'em into line.
With everybody at his best,
A-lookin' fit an fine.
Marchin' down the Avenue,
An followin' the band;
All the argument is through
That once disturbed the land.
Well all assemble pretty soon
A greeting to extend.
Each steppin' to the selfsame tune
To reach the selfsame end.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

siblc prosecutions, with or without large
appropriations, has caused some people,
at some point in the line Of distribution,
to take a serious view of their respon-
sibilities and perils. It is distinctly up
to the food venders to take warming of
the present temper of the consuming
public.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
An Undeveloped Rifieman.

"What would you do if. a situation
arose which compelled you to fire a
gun?7
gins; "and yet I'd be exceedingly thank
fu ] was the man with the gun and not
an innocent bystander."
Evening star., 1917-02-28

Gov. Whitman notes that roof gardens
are more numerous in New York city
than vegetable gardens. Due allowance
should be made for the fact that a tiled
roof makes exceedingly poor soil for a
vegetable garden.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

Whenever anything in the social sys-
TEN works unsatisfactory, there is a
elamor to turn it over to the govern
ment. Even a government may, in time,
be oyerburdened.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
RespOnsiYe.

Would pacifist answer ii his coun-
try called?"
"Answer." echoed Senator Sorghum.
"He wouldn't be content with a mere
answer. He'd want to deliver an ora
ton
Evening star., 1917-02-28
Xicarious XaIor.

4 jingo swells in peace near by
Where peace is taking fight,
And tells some other fellow why
He ought to go and fight.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
Spring Style Hints
By
Miss Knickerbocker

Yesterday | had a little
spare time, so decided to pay
the Shoe Department visit
to find out what would be
worn this spring. Here are
a few OF the things | found
out:
During the early months
of spring a great many spats
will be worn in connection
with both pumps and OK
fords. The spats to be either
white or cream.
The shoes and low shoes
favor gray suede as a color,
with cream and brown fol-
lowing in the procession.
But If you want to be strict
ly in style you'll want gray.
For spring the one-color ef-
feet will be most popular, al
though there will be a few ex-
ceptions when there is just a
touch of other color showing
through broken Sc m or
around the top.
Sports have also greatly in
fiuenced many OF the spring
shoes. But there is this no.
ticeable feature: The styles are
less heavy than arc usually
found in sports shoes. These
are for wear with those dis
tiuctive. new, light-w e ght
sports dresses of silk and 9TH
er sheer fabrics.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

There is no occasion to submit to dis
cussion the precise difference between
canned neutrality and plain prepared
ness.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

The inaugural line of march does not
appear to interest President Wilson
nearly as much as the probable con-
gressional line of action.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

Count Won Bernstorff's party had to
sacrifice their rubber heels as contra
band. Pussyfooting is still unpopular.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
A New Start.

"Whatll you do when we get prohibi-
tion2'
"Well,' replied Uncle Bill Bottletop,
II s'pose we'll have to start all over
fore red liquor was Invented"
Evening star., 1917-02-28

Holland is now facing the question
whether it is possible to remain neutral
without putting up hard fight.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
11th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York Oflce: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Ofice: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European Office: 3 Regent St. London.
South American Office: La Valle 34l.
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

T. r. with his eye on prospects of bel
igerency eommends himself to atten-
tion as a Watchful waiter.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILASDER JOHNSON
Enforced Mildness.

"AIiss Dolyers has lovely disposi-
tion.'
Yes replied Miss Cayenne. "Shc is
not sufficiently resourceful conversa-
tionalist to hold her own in a quarrel
Evening star., 1917-02-28

Europe is shuddering in apprehension
that food there will eventually become
rs expensive as it is here.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

In the midst of the gathering inter
national junk is that old motto, Safety
first
Evening star., 1917-02-28

Col. Bryan and Col. Roosevelt illus
trate what vast difference there may
be between colonels.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
Catalogue Season.

From the Rochester Post-Express.
Good time to plan your next seasons
gardening. Some of our closest cata-
losue students are doing their best
work OF the season right now.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

John Bull raises war loans with a
facility that represents triumph for
patriotism over pocketbook.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition. is delivered by carriers
daily only. 25 cents per month; Sunday
only. 20 cents per month. Orders may be
sent by mail. telephone Main 2440.
Collection Is made by carrier at the end
of each month.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-06
Howe's Pictures Tonight.

How the problem of centuries-the
discovery Of the Antarctic continent by
Sir Douglas Mawson-was solved will
be portrayed by Lyman III. Howe at
the Odeon tonight in the most remark
able reproduction ever secured 1t is
a revelation Of what it means to pene-
trate into regions where no man has
trodden since the dawn of creation. To
witness these scenes coming from the
depths Of the desolate polar regions is
not merely liberal education in it
self, but at the same time a source
of genuine entertainment. Turnout the
film the worlds funniest comedians
perguins and baby seals-freely con-
tribute comedy that is simply irresist-
ible and iiumor that Is all the more
rich and rare because it is so natural.
The tranquil glory of Yosemite Ma
tional Park will also be shown with
it's wonderful vegetation and crystal
rivers plunging over precipices nearly a
mile high while folds of spray glitter in
the sunlight like veil of diamonds
Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-06

j A campaign of demonstration o.
cleaning and disinfecting farms is tt
be begun In this, and probably sur.
rounding counties, in March by DR.. v
W. knowles, federal agent in charge OF
the anti-hog cholera movement. The
board of supervisors has supplied the
disinfectant and has selected eight
farms in the county where the dem
onstrations are to be made.
DR.. Knowles expects that the super
visors of Tama, Jasper, and Poweshiek
counties will take similar action for
their counties when the plan is pre-
sented. The demonstration will cost the
county about S65.
! Farms For Demonstrations.
The farms chosen for the demonstra-
tons are those Of Charles H. Ross
Liberty; D. a. Whaley. Marietta;
Charles Johnson, LeGrand: c. G. AYES
State Center; Henry White. Marion;
G. p. Cooper. Eden; Jay Gould, Lis
comb and one other near Haverhill
Vet to be selected. When the dates for
| the demonstrations are selected farm :
ers in two or more townships nearest
10 where the demonstration is to be
held will be notified to be present to
see the demonstration and assist in 1t.
Is Educational Measure.
The demonstrations are purely Tor
the purpose of instructing farmers as
TO means of keeping their buildings,
feed lots and farms clean and free from
live stock diseases and contagion. For
the purpose of the demonstrations the
county has bought fifty gallons OF
fluid dip that is dlsinfectant and pre-
yentiyc for cholera, tuberculosis,
sniffles. anthrax, tetanus, sept!veMIa,
and navel i'll.
In addition TO Il thorough disinfec-
ton OF pens. sheds and buildings dem
oustration and instruction in removing
breeding places OF disease VIII be
given. The latter will include the re-
moyal of all manure. burning OF tras
filing in or fencing off mud waliow
holes, and disposing of old stack bot
toms.
It is the intention TO start the DEM
constructions as early in March as the
weather will permit and spend one day
at each of the eight farms.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-06
At the Ca sino.

Especially appropriate at this very
time. when the minds Of all are centsred
or the crisis the United States Is con-
fronting is the photo play. The Eagles
Wings" advocating industrial pre-
Daredness. and shown at the Casino
Monday night to- good sized audiences.
AItho the picture has been released
some time. it might well have been
made especially for the present crisis,
as its main object is to show the prac-
tically unlimited resources upon which
the government may draw in time OF
necessity.
The story. which is written around
the lesson which the play teaches,
leads up TO the preparedness question
by enlisting the aid OF congress. SEN
ator Wright, wealthy manufacturer, Is
against the Maynard bill for prepared
ness until he is attacked by MeXicans
while visiting on his sons ranch. and
finds that the United States is not ready
to protect American lives and property.
Foreign diplomats learn of this, ana
make extraordinary demands on the
government, believing they will not be
able to fulfill them.
At a meeting OF the president anu his
cabinet it is resolved to ask all man
ufacturers in the entire country to
come to the aid of the government.
This is done, and scenes are shown Il
munition plants actually in operation,
as well as the converting into munitscn
manufactures of machine shops, fac
tories and mills operated originally for
the manufacture of mercantile products.
Real scenes are presented Of munition
factories working. secured under gov
eminent permission, and the whole les
son Is brought home to the audience
with great force. A love story is in
termingled with the main plot of the
play, with enough story to make It in
teresting. The entire production, how
ever, teaches powerful lesson, and is
excellently handled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-06
c. A. MEETING POSTPONED.
Bad Transportation Conditions Cause
Eurth.r Ad tournament Of One Week.

Because bad transportation conoi-
tons make it almost impossible for
some of the cities, especially Mason
City and Fort Dodge. TO SEND repre-
sentatives 70 Cedar Rapids for q meet
ing OF the Central association TO-DAY
President J. T. Ford. of Fort Dodge
Yesterday notified club directors that
the meeting would be postponed Until
next Tuesday, Feb. -. A. P. Struo'
the local representative. received
telegram TO that effect from the league
executive.
The delay Of one week may prove
beneficial 10 the association. as the
Three-I league holds its meeting TO-DAY
and the reorganization Of the central
association may in some measure be
dependent upon what is done regard
ing territory for the season Of 1917 IN
the Three-I league.
A decision as to whether Davenport
VIII remain IN the older organization
or be turned over to the Iowa associa-
ton probably will be reached today
and + the Central is awarded DaVen-
bort the work or reorganization VIII
be less a task.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-06

see how 'Gets-It' gets them off In a
hurry and without the least pain. can
wear tight shoes. dance and walk as
though never had corns."'
"Gets-It" makes the use Of toe-irri-
tating saIves, bundling bandages, tape
plasters and other things not only fool
ish, but unnecessary. Use this wonder
full discovery, "Gets-It." for any soft OF
hard corn or callus. 1t is the new, sim
pie, easy, quick-way, and it never fails
Ioun never have to cut corn again
with knives or scissors. and run
hances of blood poison. Try "Gets-1t'
tonight.
."Gets-It" is sold everywhere. 25c q
bottle, or sent on receipt of price by E
Lawrence &c Co., Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Marshailtown and recon-
mended as the worlds best corn rem.
eay by Mcbride & Will Drug Co., A. T
Elder, Peter Mayer & Son. b. A. Nor
gan. Henry $. Mayer. Old Reliable
Drug Co. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-06
You Can't Brush Or
Wash Out Dandruif

The only sure way to get rid Of dan.
druff Is to dissolve 1t, then you destroy
1t entirely. To do this, get about four
ounces of ordinary liquid arvon: apply
it at ni.ht when retiring; use enough
to moisten the scalp and rub it In
gently with the finger tips.
Do this tonight, and by morning
most If not all, of your dandruff will be
gone, and three or four more applica-
tons will completely dissolve and en-
tirely destroy every single sign and
trace Of it, no matter how much dan.
drun you may have.
You will find, too, that AL itching and
digging Of the scalp will stop at once.
and your hair will be fluffy, lustrous.
glossy, silky and soft, and look and
feel hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any drug
store. It Is inexpensive and never fails
to do the work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-06

Regular service was resumed this fore
noon, altho No. 6. due at 4 this morn.
ing, did not leave until $3.50. No.
left about on time this forenoon, az
did No. 10, south-bound.
Thru trains from the west on the
Northwestern were still behind time
Nos. Is and s due at $3.50 and 3 in the
morning, being combined as first No
10, and leaving here about 9:05 this
forenoon. Regular service was In
progress west bound, and mail trains
were back on their old schedules. The
Chicago Great Western had also prac-
tically resumed regular service with
most of their trains.