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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Gen. knight Succeeds Col. Kutz.

Today,s change at the District build
ing is unusual in the rank of the new
Engineer Commissioner, a brigadier gen
erak for the first time taking the office
under assignment by the President. This
is one of the consequences of the war.
which brings back to active duty a mum
Der of retired officers of ability to re
lieve active officers for service. Col.
kutz has made most excellent record
during his tour of duty at the District
building, managing the departments in
trusted to his particular care with skill
and capacity and at the same time meet
ing the citizens in a spirit of co-opera-
ton that has been most agreeable and
helpful His retirement to take duty
in the war is a matter of general regret.
Gen. Knight has record of eminent
achievements IN his line Of duty as en-
gineer, and it is confidently expected
that he Will fully meet the requirements
of this assignment and administer the
duties of this Office with due regard fol-
the Districts necessities and the pecul.
Jar conditions here affecting the rela,
tons Of the public with the municipal
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Vale. Hollweg!

Won Bethmann Hollweg will be chiefly
remembered in history as the man who
at the greatest crisis ever faced by his
country sought to justify its illegal ac-
ton by referring to formal treaty as
scrap Of paper, to be torn at will by
any government on the ground that ne
cessity knows no law. The amazing
frankness with which the German chan
cellor met the charge Of perfdy in the
invasion Of Belgium stands unparalleled.
He doubtless knew that he had a bad
case. His justification was lame and
unacceptable. 1t put the whole German
campaign upon basis of utter selfish
ness and clinched tho conviction in the
minds of neutral states that Germany
was the aggressor in the war, and that
tho conflict was in accordance with Ger
man wishes. Doubtless there was rage
in higher circles at Berlin when this ex-
PLANTATION went forth and it was taken
as an avowal Of disregard for treaties.
But the chancellor could not then be
repudiated. Germany had to stand by
his words. which constituted one of the
earliest of long series of blunders, con-
tinuously alternating neutral sympathy
until today Germany is hemmed in by
enemies implacably determined to ac-
complish the destruction of the Teutonic
autocratic military power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
The American Air Army.

The bill which passed the House Sat
urday providing for great American
air army should be pressed through the
Senate to the earliest possible enact
ment. 1t is vitality important that the
United States should begin without de-
lay the construction of a great fleet
of airplanes and the training of the men
required to operate them. Experts de-
clare that this war may eventually be
ended in the air and that in the next
seasons campaign, if the war lasts that
long, as seems probable, the side that
can send the greatest number of ma
chimes aloft will exert the final pres
sure necessary for the conclusion of the
awful struggle. Calculations of the ca
pacity of the British and French in this
direction bring the total of machines
which they can equip by that time to a
point that leaves a margin which the
United States must close and overlap
The German air strength must never be
permitted to develop beyond that of the
allies. The value of the airplane as a
military machine has been repeatedly
proved, and it is requisite that this coun-
try, which produced the first successful
heavier than air device, should contrib
ute in the great world war the air force
that will bring peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
This Week in the Senate.

An encouraging feature of the exist
ing grave situation in the Senate is the
fact that prominent democrats and
prominent republican members are con-
ferring and working together toward
solving, of course in o non partisan way,
the difficulties confronting that body in
the handling of the food control meas
ure.
In a meeting held Saturday, Martin,
Simmons, Smith of Georgia, Hollis and
Chamberlain from one side of the cham
Der, and Lodge, Smoot and Kenyon from
the other side, participated. These are
men of large legislative experience, and
of large public credit for ability and
fairness. If the spirit shown by them
permeates the chamber, bill of merit
should go to conference.
Some impotence with the Senate on
account of this measure has been felt
and expressed in both political and bust
ness circles. Speedier action has been
desired and demanded. Hints of jockey
ing have been thrown out.
As the end nears, however, much of
value appears in the delay. The debate
has been Illuminating. The great i'm
portance and pioneer character of the
proposition have justified discussion.
The best minds in the Senate have Crap
pied with the subject, and the country
has profted in the way of information
by the clashes of opinions. Business
men, politicians, constitutional lawyers,
farmers and wage earners all have fol-
lowed to advantage what has been Of
fered in the Senate on matter in which
all are deeply interested.
Food and fuel strike US all "where we
live" A serious shortage in either
would work great harm For the first
time in the history of the country,
shortage in both is threatened. Every
body wants the calamity averted, and
Congress alone has the power to take the
necessary action.
There will be difficulty in executing
the law, no matter how wisely or well
drawn. On that account it should show
in all of its features the best that Con-
gress can contribute to the cause. And
there is no telling how long the emer-
gency will last 1t is certain to last
while the war lasts; and no man may
predict what conditions will be at the
close of war, or how long they will last.
All of this week will be devoted to the
measure in hand, with both Congress
and the President DESTROYS of result
preparing the way for one of the most
momentous steps in the prosecution of
the war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Soldier or Civilian.
This is from the news:

4hiS Is ifOh the news.
Representative Victor Heintz of Gin
cinnati will be the next member of Con-
gress to leave the House for service in
the army. Representative Heintz is the
adiutant of an Ohio regiment of the Ma
tional Guard, with the rank of captain.
His regiment will mobilize in August for
war duty. and Mr.. Heintz will join the
eoiors. While he will not resign his
seat in Congress, his salary as a mem
her of the House viii cease automatical-
ly. He will leave the question of
whether or not his seat should be va
Gated to the House itself"
There is small prospect that Mr..
Heintz viii return to his duties on Capt.
toll Hill. His military duties when as
sumed will take up the whole of his
time; and there is every prospect that
they will last for some time. How long
is but guess. But it is safe guess
that they will outlive the present House
which will expire March 4, 1919.
The House should have full member.
ship, and the full membership should be
active. Every man should be on the
job,f There is, and will continue to be
While the war continues, business galore
for Congress to do. ALI sorts Of bust,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Submarines and TRANSPORTS.

From Berlin by way of Bern, Rome
and London comes a report to the eff
feet that in the attacks upon the Ameri-
can transport fleet that recently arrived
in France four of the largest and most
modern submarines were destroy /. This
is especially interesting in view of the
discussion that has been caused in this
country over the conflict of statements
respecting the submarine attacks upon
the transports. If four submarines were
destroyed, there must indeed have been
an attack in force. The first announce
ment so stated, but indicated only one
assured destruction Of submarine, with
others thought to be likely. The fact
that this present report comes from Ber-
lin lends color to the belief that the sub
marines were gathered in numbers along
the route Of the transports in an effort
to sink some Of them. Indeed, this sug-
gestion is carried out by the fact that
| during the week Of the transports pas
sage the sinkings Of merchantmen in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
The Change at Berlin,

The clouds have not yet cleared away
from the international horizon sufi-
GENTLY to enable us in this country to
see clearly the situation at Berlin, where,
after week of political excitement, the
climax was reached Saturday with the
replacement of Chancellor Won Beth
mann Hollweg by DR.. Georg Michaelis.
Enough is known, however, to denote
that in consequence of this change the
so-called war party is ascendant
Michaelis, the new chancellor, is as much
of bureaucrat as was HoHweg.
Throughout his career he has been con-
nected in some capacity with the state,
and undoubtedly today represents the
Junker spirit But the chancellor of the
German empire is after all but an ex-
ponent of the imperial policy. It mat
tiers not what his personal view or tenn
permanent may be, if he does not carry
out the policies or reflect the will of the
kaiser or the party influencing the
kaiser he fails in Office and is replaced.
He has, of course, himself normally an
influence with the crown, but in the
case of DR.. Michaelis that influence must
be established, for he is at present a
person of no particular political conse-
quence and has been selected solely on
his merits as capable administrator.
Whether he can manage the political
parties that make the reichstag con-
slant source of trouble in any crisis re-
mains to be seen. His experience has
run along educational rather than DO
ltical lines. Recently he has had to
do with food administration and has
demonstrated marked ability in that
direction.
German chaneellors are not all-power
full, especially in time of war. They
have no absolute control over the mill
tary administration. If mistakes are
made by the military leaders of the
government the chancellor must make
the best of them. In the present in
stance, however, it is likely that there
will be no conflict between the war Of
flee and the chancellor, for the chan
cellor is reputed to be the selection of
the military leaders. The truth is that
Won Hindenburg is apparently the real
ruler of Germany today. 1t is said to
have been his voice that determined the
passing Of Hollweg and the selection Of
Michaelis
Whether this change presages ees-
satlon of peace talk will probably soon
be disclosed The reichstag remains in
session and majority bloc Of the cen
trists, radicals and socialists has pre-
pared resolution declaring against
forced acquisitions of territory and for
peace based on mutual understanding
and lasting reconciliation among the ma
lions. If that resolution is pressed it
may bring about a fresh crisis. But
since 1t was prepared the change in
chancellors has occurred. The next few
days may bring developments of i'm
portance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
ness. Business relating directly to the
war, and business relating to other mat
fera affeeted nv Aha vrar

ness. Business relating directly to the
war, and business relating to other mat
tiers affected by the war.
For this reason there should be NO
vacancies, actual or otherwise, in either
House or Senate while the stress and the
press remain. The country wants the
best service from all, each in his place
from the man in the army or navy;
from the man on farm, in factory or
in mine; from the man in the counting
room, or In the transportation service;
from the man in Legislative or in execu-
tive office. The coordination Of all en-
ergies and capacities is now the supreme
need and command
What is now in progress is not for a
brief season. Whether the war lasts one
year or six years longer, we shall at its
close find ourselves with new obligations
of supremacy important character, not
to be shirked or half-heartedly perform
ed. We shall have an army, and must
maintain it; navy, and must maintain
it; new methods in many things in our
civil walks, and much will depend on
how well they are developed and ap-
piled.
Men with the right of choice, therefore,
should choose with full understanding
and elaboration, and arrange to give
themselves wholly to what they now un-
dertake. The old order has passed. The
new order is in the shaping. Precisely
what. the final shape will be no man can
foretell. But whatever it may be, quail
fed men will be in request, and neces-
sary to push the new work along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

the Atlantic were materially fewer than
during the week previous, indicating the
concentration of U-boats for the spe-
ciic purpose Of preventing the passage
Of the troopships from this country. If
four Of them were destroyed there is in
deed cause for rejoicing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Studying a By-Product.

"There's something science ought to
do to help out lot Of cornfields l have
SEEM remarked Farmer Corntossel.
"What's that"
"Find some process of utilizing the
weeds as food, without depending on the
corn"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

The things already done by Thomas
A. Edison are so wonderful that nobody
INDUCES in skeptieal sneer at the sug-
gestion that he may dig up some inven-
ton to end the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Economy.

"Have you made any effort to econo-
mize!"
II should say So" replied Mr.. Cross
lots. 'My wife and I discuss it by the
hour, but when we try to get the cook
interested, she leaves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Sure Prediction,

The way of prophecy is plain.
The formula is pat.
You merely say, cts going to rain"
And let it go at that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

The kaiser's alleged abdication would
have been a good piece of Fourth Of
July news, if anybody had thought of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Eagles of the Army.

From the Indianapolis News.
The government has sent out an ur-
gent call for 200 aviation recruits a
week. SO there's your real chance to
follow the American eagle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

Some said that the kaiser had lost his
throne; others that he had managed to
get rid of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

Under better guidance, with present
opportunities, the I. ". W. might have
made honorable and respected fighters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Join!
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The regular army needs men. 1t is
going to France and soon. The young
men who want immediate active service
should join the regulars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

Every day in the year is the date of
some struggle for liberty by some ma
ton in some era.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

Every time Carranza consents to be-
have he mentions something about Dor
rowing money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

@TeH your troubles to a policeman"
is motto TO be taken to heart by the
suffragettes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

"When you think you'd be happy if
you was let alone" said Uncle Eben,
remember dat even then you'd mebbe
be so lonesome you couldn' be happy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

The confirmation is always the hard
est part of any news item relating to
the kaiser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Washington's Good Climate,

From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
Washington has been furnishing Con-
gress fair quality OF climate for the
extra session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

The kaiser's resignation rumor has
given more general satisfaction than
since one of Villas funerals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Easy Patriotism,

His sentiments were fine to quote.
His words were fair and fit.
He put badge upon his coat.
And thought he'd done his bit.
Economy must take command.
Extravaganza he'd quit.
He raised six heads OF lettuce, and
He thought he'd done his bit
He longed to join the battle shout,
And make q martial hit.
Some lengthy letters he turned out
And thought he'd done his bit!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
Self-fmportance.

"The weather is always topic Of con
versation"
"Yes," replied Miss Cayenne. "And
most of us talk about it as if it had
been created for our individual pleasure
or discomfort"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

Even an abdication rumor snubs the
crown prince.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-16
State Cops Seize las in
Beaver Co.'s Monte Carlo

Midland, Pa, Feb. 16. - A miniature
Monte Carlo was raided by a troop of
State Constabulary and detectives here
yesterday, and fashionably gowned wo-
men as well as men of note. in Beaver
county were taken in the police net
amid the whirl of wheels of chance.
Slipping into town in darkened inter-
urban street cars, the raiding squad sur
rounded the resort, which consisted of
twenty elaborately furnished houses,
before the occupants could make their
escape.
Twenty persons. alleged proprietors
of the resort. which is said to have
rivaled the great French gambling sec
others taken in the raid failed to apo
pear for hearings and forfeited their
deposits.
The wheels of chance and the songs
of entertainers were suddenly stopped
as, the raiding squad battered down the
doors. Men and women in evening
dress tried to flee upon the dramatic
entrance of the police. Rushes were
made for exits, but every entrance was
guarded.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-16
Kaiser Calls on U-Boat
Commanders to Turn
Tide Against Britain

Berlin, Feb. 16.-The following inn
perial order, signed by the German
Emperor and addressed ito my navy"
is published in the Marine Verord-
nungsblatt:
I'm the impending decisive battle
the task falls to my navy of turning
the English war methods OF starVa-
ton, by means of which our most
hated and most obstinate enemy in
tends to overthrow the German peo-
pie, against him and his Allies by
combating their sea traffic with all
means in our power.
In this work the submarines will
stand in the first rank. L expect this
weapon to be developed with wise
foresight at our admirable yards, in
cooperation with all our naval fight
ing weapons and, supported by the
spirit which, during the whole course
of the war has enabled us to perform
brilliant deeds, 1t will break our en-
emies' war designs"
The German newspapers print tele-
grams from Vienna describing. con-
Versation between the German EN-
porer and DR.. Hans Mueller, the poet
of royalty" at the Hofburg. Doctor
Mueller mentioned the Emperor's let
ter to Chancellor Won Bethmann-H Holl-
veg supporting the peace offer of the
Central Powers. The Emporer re-
piled:
THE letter had to be written. Now
the entire world knows who is inn
posing further tortures on mankind.
Is it already forgotten that the En-
tente protects the murderers of Arch
duke Francis Ferdinand? When I
saw to-day the land steward of my late
friend it was strongly reImpressed
upon me that from the beginning the
shadow of crime has been hanging
over our enemies.
ION our side are right and morality,
and to make these triumph every
clean weapon must be welcome to us.
Look at the European neutrals. Read
the Swedish reply. 1t is document
written as If for eternity. Now, all
neutrals know how they must esti-
mate our strength and also our will
for peace. For the first time, in a
certain sense, the declared will of
small States is against the Anglo
Saxon world. Napoleon's continental
blockade becomes reality which hits
England more than anything hereto-
FORE
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-16
CUT OUT BOOZE
PAY WAR DEBT INTEREST

Paris, Feb. 16.-Since the govern
ment announced it's decision to sup
press traffic in alcohol for the re-
mainder of the war, a number of stat
isticians have come forward with fig
ures showing that the French people
may save 3,000,000,000 francs annually
to help pay off the interest on the
war debt if the losses now incurred
from Indulgence in alcoholic beverages
are completely eliminated. The figures
take into account not only the actual
cost to the consumer of alcoholic
drinks, but the cost of crimes due to
alcoholism, the distribution of chari-
ties to victims of alcohol, and the loss
of salaries through alcoholic illness or
idleness.
French people drink altogether per
annum and per capita 40 gallons of
beer, 25 gallons of wine. gallons of
cider. l gallon of alcohol pure or 2
gallons computed in alcoholic drinks.
3 quarts of bitters similar to absinthe,
and 1 quart of liquors,
The proposed prohibition of the sale
OF alcoholic beverages will apply to all
those testing more than 15 degrees or
10 per cent. alcohol. 1T will not apply
to what are called in France "hygienic
beverages" such as wine. beer cider. 1t
Will eNcluue all UTdHules, NeTflOulllS,
and distilled liquors as they are now
sold.
great many of the distilled liquors
testing more than 10 per cent alco-
hol. it is anticipated, will be reduced
so that their sale may be continued.
The prohibition will apply to all
WHISTLES as well as rum and gin.
Whiskey drinking had grown immense
ly in France during the 20 years pre-
ceding the war. American as well as
Canadian, Scotch and Irish brands,
have grown scarce since restrictions
were placed on the transportation of
unnecessary commodities and prices
have nearly doubled since the total
prohibition of all importation of alco-
hol in any form excepting for the re-
quirements of the munitions factories.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-16

their demands, have gone to Allen
town and other places for employ
mont
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-16

Enthusiastically one old stand has
failed to make application for liquor
license for the new year. There is
but one new application, that of Mar
garet w. Sigle, whose application was
refused last year.
Boyertown-The Boyertown Poul-
try and Pigeon Association elected AL
len Schweinhardt, president; Harvey
Renninger, vice-president; Harvey K.
Vanderslice, secretary; Wilson Lech-
ner, assistant secretary, and James j.
Brown. treasurer.
ATlentown-The first wedding in the
new st. Peters Lutheran Church, Rit-
tersville, was celebrated with the mar
riage of John F. Horn, Jr., and Miss
Anna TreXler.
WcatherIy-Many of the carpenters
who struck here week ago for 40
cents an hour, and who were refused