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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
Congressional Investigations.

A congressional investigation of the
war activities of the Navy Department
follows hard, and logically, upon the
heels of the investigation of the activi
ties of the War Department. There is
. no objection in either case. Both Sec
rotary Daniels and Secretary Baker will
assist to the extent of their powers. and
!. approval is heard at the White House.
The people will be permitted to hear
much, but necessarily some important
matters will be submitted to Congress in
. confidence. There is no purpose or de-
!. sire on anybody's part to aid the enemy
by too intimate public disclosures.
In this program Congress is within
its rights. and there is every reason to
believe has only the country's interests
. At heart. Some impatience has arisen
and some distrust exists as to the rec
: ords made since war was declared. All
doubt should be cleared up. The two
departments themselves may be bene-
flied by suggestions from Congress grow
ing out of the investigations.
We had no Army, properly so-ealled.
when we entered the war. The national
force was ludicrouslv small. and, as now
! appears, poorly equipped. So, on land,
We started as a beHigerent with little.
The men We had were worthy. and well
oficered, but were only handful
~ We were far better off on the water
The ships we had were of the. crack
classes, and commanded by men of the
highest competency. They were under
manned, but that deficiency could be
: speedily remedied. For the service
ahoat required of us we were in fair
shape.
We are getting an Army and increas-
ing the size of our Navy. The question
before Congress is, Are we proceeding
in businesslike manner and getting the
worth of our money. We are paving
ont huge sums, and should be receiving
huge benefits. We stand very much in
need. Our obligations are heavy, and
time presses.
. Having this business in mind, Con-
gress has done well in taking it prompt
y In hand. These are the first days of
the session. Estimates for new appro-
priations are being submitted. Sums
larger than those of the special session
will be asked for, and if voted should
be safeguarded in the OUTLAWS. Neither
delays nor wastes should be tolerated,
and neither need be if Congress and the
departments-ah the departments
work together Understandings and in
harmony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

istry and all persons In the military
and naval service Of tho country. Those
who belong to well recognized religious
sects or organizations whose existing
Icreeds or principles forbid their members
to participate in war, may also be ex-
cused from service. The President may
by proclamation exempt others. For
the present purpose, however, every
man who has registered who has not
thus far been accepted is potentially
eligible for duty under the second draft.
Much has been learned in the way
of draft administration in the last few
months. The machinery for selection
is now we'll organized. The local boards
have had experience. The boards of APP
peals have established standards,
and in all likelihood all of the work
of this second draft will proceed much
more expeditiously and smoothly than
on the first call Every man has his
number and in a few hours every man
will have his questions.
In one respect the position of the reg
istrant is improved. A corps of lawyers
has been organized for the free advice
of any man who needs counsel or as
sistance in making his returns. This
safeguards the rights of every individual
and at the same time will facilitate the
draft procedure.
This second contingent Of half a mil
lion men will probably not go into camp
for at least two months. Every man on
the list who today receives his question
naire is duly warned of the possibility
that he may be selected for duty. 1t
is definitely assured that half million
will be taken. The only question is who
will go. Others may have to go in ad-
dition to this half million, to supply
the wastage or to create an additional
army if the burden of war falls heavily
enough upon US. If more are needed
than this second contingent of half
million further legislation will be re-
CURED, for with this call the Presidents
power under the selective draft law is
exhausted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

long certainties, death and taxes; and
the latter are not only certain, but have
become colossal. Citizens have never
paid tax bills Of such sizes before.
Hence there is no safety in building
election calculations for November, 1918,
ON what took place in November, 1917.
Congress has not yet cut out the work
Of this session. It must await develop
ments The war for us is just begin
ming. That is to say, we are just enter
ing the field. What the next six or
twelve months may develop nobody Is
reckless enough to predict. The war
may come to an end in that time. Or
it may continue for years. But, while
it continues, it must continue, as 1t
started. on q non partisan basis. Both
parties having declared hostilities must
provide the means for conducting them.
But differences may arise-are likely,
indeed, to do so-as to methods; and.
enee differences begin to show, they may
extend far, and in some way come to
enter into the congressional contests.
There will be business other than war
business presented at this session, and
out of it politics pure and simple may
issue. If it should, It viii be utilized
by both parties for campaign purposes.
So that it is not too soon for party ad-
visers to be taking stock and canvassing
all existing and probable phases of party
matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
Census Deductions.

Some interesting facts are deducible
from the police census returns an
nounced in yesterdays Star as result
of the count taken in the District on
the 1st of November As usual, the
percentage of women is higher than
that of men, though in less degree
than before. There were on the 1st of
November 1888 more females than
males here, as against 1865 more fe
males than males in 1915. The ratio
of males in the total population of
the District was 4S.l per cent this year,
as against 47.6 per cent two years ago.
This is striking in view of the fact of
the departure of many Of the men Of
the District for war service, and is ac-
more men than women have come to
Washington during the past few months
in connection with the governments
war administration. This year there
were 1851 more white females than white
males here, and 1924 more colored fe-
males than colored males, while two
years ago there were 5000 more white
females than white males, and 1855
more colored females than colored males.
Thus the white males have shown the
greatest proportionate increase Of the
total population. In 1915 there were
60,313 more white males than colored,
whereas this year there were on the
LIST of November 81 1888 more white than
colored males, the increase in colored
males being only 1880 in two years, as
against 1880 white males.
In another respect the census figures
are significant. They show a practical
ly uniform growth throughout the Dis
trict, only one precinct of the eleven
showing decrease in population, where
as two years ago six of the precincts
showed decrease. This is a wholesome
growth. The second precinct, for in
stance, which lost 256 people according
to the count Of two years ago, shows an
increase of 3,2l7. The greatest increase,
according to this census, was in the same
precinct as that which recorded the
greatest growth two years ago, the tenth,
in which in the past four years, accord
ing to the last two counts, there has been
gain of 22,462. While doubtless some
of this growth in the tenth precinct has
been at the expense of some other mr.
tions Of the city, the fact that with one
exception all other precincts have in
creased this year proves that much of
this is absolutely new growth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
The Second Draft.

Today begins the draft of men for
tie second force Of 100000 men, as pro-
Md for under the selective service
law approved May IS. The first step in
this procedure is the mailing out to all
registrants not now in the service, those
between the ages of twenty-one and
thirty-one who have not been accepted
for military duty, of the question
naiYes," or inquiries which each man is
required to answer in full and return
quickly to the local exemption boards.
Under this new system there are no
assured exemptions save those prescribed
by the statute, namely, the officers, leg.
Islo4lye, executive and judicial, Of the
Uhatsd States and Of the several states,
1ns4sssiss and District Of Columbia.
ssgulw g duly ordained ministers Of re-
Nsim, sen1mAs gsspaziag fos The min
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
Smokeless and Drinkless.

From the Indianapolis News
It has been suggested that the men of
America cut out their drinks and cigars
for one day and turn over the amount
they save to some war purpose, to be
determined later. This Is not a ques-
ton Of saving food for the benefit of
our allies. but 1t Is one OF financing
worthy war activities. As such It is
wholly commendab1e. There have been
few direct appeals to men who indulge
themselves in these ways. But here is
one to which we believe they would be
glad to respond. The money thus given
would be more valuable because voiun-
tarily contributed. 1t would thus bless
him that gives and him that takes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
On the $3.50 Gift Table.

Chinese and Japanese Teapots, Fern
Dishes, Cracker Jars, Earthenware Cas-
seroles in nickel frames, Mahogany Nut
Bowls with patent cracker, Mahogany
Vases, Relish Dishes, Fish Globes with
ornamental stand, Sandwich Trays,
Salad Bowls, Hanging Wall Vases,
Smoking Sets, s pieces; Japanese Lac
quered Trays. Salad Dishes, Mahogany
Serving Trays.
Fifth noor, = strsst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
On the $500 Gift Table.

Punch Bowls, Celery Trays, Bureau
Sets, Covered Dishes, Sugar and Cream
Sets, Vases, Chop Plates, After-dinner
Coffee Sets, with tray to match; Flower
Bowls, marble with glass lining; Com
ports, Humidors, Berry Sets, Salad Sets.
Mahogany Bud Vases and CandeIabra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
On the $3.50 Gift Table.

Cake Sets, Cracker Jars, Bureau Sets,
Mahogany Vases, Cake Plates, Cas-
seroles, in nickel frames; Chop Plates,
Teapots. Mahogany Serving Trays, Hot
Cake Dishes, japanese Lacquered Trays,
Mahogany Nut Bowls, with patent
crackers; Covered Dishes, Chocolate
Pots, Relish Sets, Chop Sets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
On the sl.5o Gift Table.

Berry Sets, Sugar and Cream Sets,
Rose Jars, Fancy Vases, Cracker Jars,
Oatmeal Sets. Hanging Vases, Japanese
Teapots, English Earthenwarc Teapots,
Cake Plates, Comb and Brush Trays,
Cheese and Cracker Dishes, Fern Dishes.
Salad Bowls. Marble Statues, Syrup
Pitchers, Celery Sets, Divided Relish
Dishes, Flower Baskets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

Secretary Baker and Gen. Crozier
10th express themselves with a direct
moss and frankness which eliminates
misunderstanding and does not invite
controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

Salaries for government workers are
objects Of attentive congressional con-
The wealth of the country
is undeniably vast. The conversion of
into power is the object now gen
orally sought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

While more important matters are en-
crossing the attention of Commissioner
Gardiner, the dog question must be left
almost exclusively in charge Of the
poundmaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

The tired business man has long been
an object of solicitude. Relaxation for
the tired ultimate consumer has not yet
had the consideration to which it is
properly entitled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

Even if Nicholas Romanoff should re-
turn to Petrograd there will never again
be a chance Of his making people be-
lieve that he is "autocrat of all the
Russias.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

The kaiser and his sons have awak-
ened the world to the fact that megalo
mania is a malady whose dangere can
not be underestimate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

New York's great white way is still
a fine spectacular demonstration in
spite Of the fuel administrations ex-
periments with the lighting effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
Thrift!

From the Omaha Bee.
War promises to drive home for keeps
the lessons Of national thrift Success
in that line writes credit mark for
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

Mr.. Spreckels is quoted to the effect
that there was no actual sugar shortage.
He refers to the wholesale repository
and not to the pantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

The pessimist may be useful when
the optimist is inclined to assume too
early that there is no need Of further
apprehension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

By this time the Turks are wondering
whether it is any more comfortable to
be Prussian soldiers than to be English
prisoners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

In a battle Of promises between the
bolsheviki and the Hohenzoilern fam.
lily it is not easy to predict the winner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

Russia is affording an interesting ex
ample Of what may happen when cen
sorship is carried to the extreme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

Nation wide prohibition would save
considerable expense in transportation
between wet and dry municipalities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
Be Cheerful!

1fsa ~ Bostso 0lobs.
Silver Lining Club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

This is splendid manner for the chill
dren TO invest their savings. Parents and
relatives should them as Gifts, tuckfng
them into books and boxes of candy or with
toys.
On Sale at the Main Entrance Service
Desk and also at Cashiers. It'll door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
Snowtime.

SnOWlIme.
The blizzard gayly blizzes
Where the roses used to grow,
And the North Wind as he whizzes
Says, dts time to shovel snow"
Oh, the brooklet once was singing,
But the ice has checked the Cow
OF the music it was f1inging,
And it's time to shovel snow!
It 10 useless to be dreaming
OF the days SO warm and slow.
Summertime has ceased its cleaning,
And it's time to shovel snow.
Easily we are beguiling
Care, when life is all aglow,
But the trick is to keep smiling
When it's time to shovel snow.
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The profteer Islander observation for
signs Of particularly vicious line of
get.rieh-qu;ck schemes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

S0SsSAe - ASe SSoO
in the Upholstery
Store.
Velvet Scarfs.
With tapestry ends and gold braid
trimming. in rose, mulberry. blue and
brown. Very attractive. $50 eech.
Handsome Brocadsd Scarfs.
Unusually handsome designs that
will be impossible of duplication. $50
to $l2.oe.
Moquette Table Scarfs
Or Prayer Rugs, in the unequaled ori-
entail designs of such striking rich
ness, sz.So each.
Moquette Couch Covers.
Rich, soft, deep-pile Couch Covers.
in original oriental effects, $lzJs and
$3.50.
Cretonne Shoe Bags and Door
Pockets, Sis to $3.50
Cretonne Knitting Bags, $3.oe and
$35e.
Tapestry Scarfs.
Many fine colors, suitable for the
library, the parlor, the living room,
SIS to $50.
Fiber Silk Scarfs.
Beautiful and lustrous colorines, in
gold, red, blue and green; plain and
two-toned, SIS.
Fiber Silk Pillow Covers.
Green, gold, rose. blue and red, in
square and oblong shapes, Sl1s each.
Other Pillow Covers up to SS.ee.
Cretonne Laundry Bags.
In many beautiful styles, $lSe to
Sz.7y.
Fifth floor, G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

No Compliment.
1T told Henrietta that I was proud to
see her vote just like man." said Mr..
Meekton.
"Did that please herp
"No. The choice Of phrase was unfortu-
nate. She said that IL she couldn't vote
better than a man there would have
been no need of her troubling about the
ballot in the arst place"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANpER JOHNSON.

Modern Cookery.
Didn't / tell you to cook this egg
four minutesp
~ did so, sir" answered the waiter.
"It was just out of cold storage. Four
minutes wasn't enough time to do much
more than thaw it nicely"
Candor.
care you pessimisti"
NO." replied Mr.. Growcher. "But
Pm not enough of a hypocrite to pretend
that I enjoy hard luck"
'Many man." said Uncle Eben,
thinks he has done days work when
he has made up q good excuse fob not
dom no work yesterday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

arranged gift
assisting patrons gifts negent guided by
successful
aid shoppers have them ready this
tables ranging price from $100 to $780,
The merchandise these tables and
remarkable displayed each table and each
present gift gifts
more worth values be obtained.
On the $1.00 Gift Table.
Cream Statues
Mahogany
Syrup Pitchers
BrushTr
CheesD ,Condne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
W]ooowaro & Iotbrop
New orl=-WA
FURNITURE
No Better Home Gift

lifts Home make
and . Hence
will atmosphere
afor
on
in
Amerc super ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

CdICCy TIIbVs
A kaiser sings happy song.
Although, in quest of pelf,
He gets his people in all wrong,
He always saves himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

CUT GLASS IS THE GIFT THE
HOUSEWIFE WILL WELCOME
quality, variety values far
what is generally obtanabe today.
Brilliant, Clear Sparkling Cut Glas-evey piece perfect
then had the special order with the
that is glass could be obtained
bands and
borders combined with floral effects producing the richest effects imaginable
| OUR EXCLUSIVE CUTTINGS.
particularly
chisnasthe poinseia being highly cherished Christmas bloom
handles.
ORANGE BOWLS $3.50
CYLINDER VASES $500
FANCY VASES. a number of $3.50 to $3.50
SERVERS Sss
| SPOON TRAYS
Narcssu
anotherfulbo~n frosted
Dishes obong Dh
Cut Glass Water Sets, Fruit and Salad Bowls
The
/ n gias
' ~ " to
n many ,roeur. e..
0 cutting
$es5 to $3.50 $500 to $780,
Rich Cut Glass; Specially Priced $275, $395 and $500
Gifts
eprces will the Christmas thought to
ars soornp FRUIT e 1nus DISHES
SAKE PI horls "
1azzR ISD 6srs SETS 1S r6sroHrs
selection quickly
j ShnaH ysnse 49,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-09-07

best do and get busy, only 20 more
days to work. Do your bit. The side
that raises the smallest amount
from their talents must raise the
amount they fall short OF the win
ming side by giving tea, free VIII
Offering. or any other way they may
decide. All the women of our church
will be invited to enter the contest
The following is a list Of members
on each side:
Mrs II. II. Curnutte, Leader, Miss
Birdie Alexander Mrs. y. d. Barnes.
Mrs. Brumley, Mrs. Joe Cation, Mrs
Elmo Curry. Mrs ]. W. Couch. Mrs.
W. c. Fullllove, Mrs. ]. s. Hardy.
Mrs. A. C. Harris. Mrs. c. c. Head.
Mrs. w w Hamilton. Mrs W Il John
sou. Mrs. W. T. Many, Mrs, j. D. Nc
Clanahan, Mrs, 7. L. Mcmillan, Mrs.
D. Nation. Mrs, d. N. Price Mrs. A o.
Scarborough. Mrs. II. NJ. Stokes, Mrs,
]. W. Templeton. Mrs. II. V. VIII
llams.
Mrs. y. 4. Grimes, Leader, Mrs.
Bartlett, Mrs. |. W. Boren Mrs J, NJ.
Bannlster. Mrs. p. II. Caldwell, Mrs.
Zula Coates. Mrs. W. NJ. Curry, Mrs.
T. c. Davis, Mrs. olln Hardy, Mrs.
s. A. Harris. Mrs. c. G. Higgins. Mrs.
II. /. Johnson. Mrs. W. A. Johnson.
Mrs ]. W. Mayne, Mrs. Il. l.. McMul-
Ian, Mrs. Guy Paxton, Mrs. II. V.
Ramsour. Mrs. Joe strayhorn, Mrs
II. G. Towle. Mrs II. Il. Watkins,
Mrs. Allen Warren.
The society will also have a bon
net, apron and bloomer sale October
|. We want TO urge all our women
to contribute as much as possible to
this sale. School will begin soon and
mothers VIII be glad to buy school
dresses, boomers and bonnets ioi
the children. as well as garments
for themselves.
supt Publicity.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-09-07


me woman MlSsiohar' soo'e'
OF the Methodist church enjoyed d
very enthusiastic mee''ns ias' "o"
day' every meniper nus niauo Nc"
feSo'u'lohs anu oonSec'a'eu nor '"'
anew ior the masters WORK S'hce
our great revival meetlhs'
The ways and means committee
reported plans to raise funds for our
fall obligations. All plans were nc
cepted by the society.
First, the society will engage In .
talent contest. The servant was COM
mended for using his talents for his
Master. What is your talentY Now
is the time to use It. Don't be slack
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EnptIst Association at Union

The scurry County Baptist Asso-
citation Is In session at Union Church
Ave miles west Of Snyder. The ses.
slons will hold through the week end
and good attendance is expected
Bro. Elliott Of Camp Springs was
here Wednesday and said the church
at that place would be represented
by Sam Nixon, W. ] Strickland and
Miss Pearl Early.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-09-07

The Snyder Baptist church is re-
presented at the Association at
Union this week by A. J., Leach. W
l.. Leach. W. H. Sims, r. j. Gray
UNI and o. l.. Howell The Ladies
Auxiliary will have a large delega-
tionthere today The Snyder church
voted Wednesday night to invite the
Association to hold lis next annual
meeting In snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-09-07

Some needs and how we. as wom-
en-, ought to wake up to them. -
Mrs. Fred Grayum.
Special music.
Talk. How God can get glory
unto Himself, and uIllit American
womanhood from the present war"
Bro. Sims.
Song 237.
Offering. III
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-09-07
Dear Friend

Sunday. September WITH:
Subject: "The Christian Life"
Song.
Prayer
Song: More About Jesus"
Minutes, business. reports.
song-Flora Leach.
Scripture Reading; Heb. l2'i-4-
Willie Mae wilks.
Paul. the Chrlstlan-Willard
Hutcheson.
% New Creature-Dora johnson
(2) Growth-Clara Church.
$50 Helps on the way-Dan Po-
que.
Memory Verse-by officers.
Readlng-Lols Sears.
Close by sentence prayers.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-09-07
First Baptist Church

Sunday school lesson promptly at
9;45. Preaching service at 1918.
Morning theme: The Gospel. Even
ing theme. o'cock. 1.-THE Present
Condition Of Our Country. The Out.
look. the Hard Times and Why They
are thus. and How may We Meet
Them" Everybody cordially invited
Our music the best.
w. II. Sims. Pastor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-09-07

Born, Monday, septembere 3, on
the west bound T. & p. train enrouto
to FL Paso and on to war, to DR..
and Mrs. c. II. Bullock. a son.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-09-07

Constipation the Father Of Many Ills
OF the numerous Ills that AFFECT
humanity a large share start with
constipation. Keep your boweb~tee-
ular and they may be AVOIDED.
When a laxative is neededs take
chamberlaln's Tablets. They not on
iy move the bowels but improve the
appetite and strengthen the dlges-
ton. For sale by all dealers.