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Evening journal., 1917-11-03

Dr. Z. L. Stein has opened dental par
Tors at no. 2s2i Market street. former
address of Dr. Rossman Adv.
Evening journal., 1917-11-03
The States Rights
Ignored

The dry" in their frantic efforts 10 put across
County, we're trapped by the Federal Reed BOne-Dry
While they were seeking to give limited shpm(
Dry Law was passed which supersedes any pro
whereby the sale and manufacture is prohibited
The "drys cannot frame and pass any law or
the people limited shipments Of BEER or WINE in
B0NE-DRY Law is in effect
If we adopt the proposed dry law the Reed B0
Constitution Of the State Of Delaware and prohit
forever.
Evening star., 1917-03-03
The Inaugural in 1920.

What Is the matter with the governors
of our states! Only few are listed for
appearance in the inaugural parade.
Every one of them. should be in at
tendance and in line. The occasion is
national, and strictly non political. Mr..
Wilson is the President of the United
States, and on that day all hail him as
chief. And the states through their
chief executives should hail him in this
town. Those who remain at home will
hail him there, but Washington is the
proper place.
This observation is not intended as
criticism of the absentees., The sug-
gestion of a gubernatorial obligation in
the matter, has not before been made.
But it IS entitled to consideration, and
maybe:a word or two wifi feconhmead it.
If the weather will permit-and even
if the weather protests-we, are going
to have an impressive spectacle in the
capital Of the country Monday Those
in charge of the arrangements have
worked, hard and intehigentiy, and
everything is shaping well for a reai-
Evening star., 1917-03-03
Jobs for the Guardsmefl.

Notwithstanding the distraction in
..cident to the Inauguration, the business
men Of Washington, should make certain
that every national guardsman returned
from the border service should be as
sured Of a~position. The District owes
these men jobs, and it will be incum-
bent upon the city to provide employ
ment for them They have splendidly
represented the capital in their response
:. TO the call TO duty and in their work
ton the border. Some of them gave up
positions in order, to answer the sum-
mons. Many of these are being taken
hack into their old places, or their
equivalents. Others are finding diff
Guilty in placing themselves. All Of
these men should be taken care of just
as quickly. as. their wants are made
: known, In places suitable to their abih-
ties and their needs. The finest public
spirit is shown by the employer who
makes place in his service for man
because he has worthily- represented the
District in the citizen army called into
service last summer.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

zation Of their hopes and plans. Tho
town Is in their debt
But, successful a. this occasion wdl
be, why not consider making that Of
1890 even more successfully Why not
add the feature mentioned to that In
augurals Why, not effect an under
standing beforehand, although the com
mittee win not be named until then,
to have the governor Of every state in
the Union in line with his stat, and
riding at the head Of such civil or mill
tary organizations Of the state as may
be present to participated
Would lengthen the line too much
Not at ALL There are forty>eight states,
but those at distance would not be
represented by large contingents. Some
would be represented only by the gov
ernors and their staffs.
The visiting governors in Mondays 8
parade are scheduled for handsome re-
ception. 1t was thoughtful Of them to
decide upon the trip; and everybody in
town, residents and guests alike, will
show appreciation as they pass. They
will find and feel themselves at home,
and return to their official duties the
better inspired by their experiences on
a notable national occasion.
Evening star., 1917-03-03
Appropriations.

Representative Fitzgerald approaches
very interesting task. In few days
he will be called upon as chairman of
the House committee to summarize and
explain-and, if possible, justify-the
appropriations of the Sixty-fourth Con-
gress.
The figures will be large--the largest
ever. A great deal of money has been
called for, and allowed. More has been
called for than allowed. The pruning
knife has not been withheld, although
the fact has been obscured by matters
of more immediate moment. If all es-
Inmates had been accepted and applica-
tions granted the country would have
gasped.
But, if the figures are large, it is to
be remembered that the times are un-
usual. And this Congress has been
times, new appropriations. Other times
and figures could not be used as guides.
We have entered upon an era which
makes large demands, and they must
be met.
Must be met now, and in future. We
must accustom ourselves to large fig
ures. The country is growing; and the
bigger it gets the more generous and
comprehensive must be the support Of
the government which administers the
country's affairs.
And the money should be found in q
way to assess all according to their abil-
ity to pay. The present assessment is
patchwork business, and unfair. A tar
iff law framed for conditions that no
Evening star., 1917-03-03
The District Bill.

Final agreement on the District ap-
preparation bill by the House and SEN
ate yesterday puts that measure up to
the President for approval in form
which is highly gratifying to the people
of the District. The bill carries lib
eral allowance of funds for maintenance
and improvements, though not exhaust
ing the prospective tax revenues and
their matching federal dollars as the
organic act contemplates. The District
goes ahead in its development as re-
suit of this enactment.
Most satisfactory of all the features
of the bill is the amendment of the in
tangible tax law which it carries In sea-
son to affect that new method of reve-
nue. raising before it becomes operative.
The changes made in the law work a
substantial Improvement in correction
along various lines, particularly to the
end of eliminating some of the elements
of, double taxation which the original
statute involved. Substantial relief is
also granted as to the rate of the tax,
which was originally placed too high for
equity. With these changes insured to be
operative when the law is put into effect
this year, the burden that was so hastily
and needlessly placed upon the District
people is sensibly lightened. Other
changes that experience may prove nee
essary can be worked out in the next
Congress. Meanwhile the District is
grateful for the relief which these
amendments carried by the appropria-
tion act. assure.
. One Of the most gratifying features
of the bill in its final form is the es-
tablishment of the municipal hospital,
which was in allegiance until the last
hour of the bills consideration in con-
sequence Of a difference Of opinion as
to the site. Fortunately this dispute on
TIE matter of location has not been per-
mitted to proceed to the length Of pre-
venting the creation of the hospital,
which is so urgently needed by Wash
ington.. @
Taken altogether this is one Of the
most satisfactory appropriation bills
the District has ever secured from Con-
gress, and the thanks of Washington are
due to all, those who labored in It's fran:
d; ing. and Enactment, F,.'---
Evening star., 1917-03-03
An Extra Session.

That there should be an extra session
of the Sixty-ffth Congress seems quite
too plain for argument. The times are
grave beyond appraisement. The world
is aflame. Who may say what day or
an hour may bring forth' This coun-
try is throbbing with excitement No
section is languid or Indifferent toward
what exists or may develop. Why, then,
should not the full power of the coun-
try be marshaled and ready for actionY
Is there anybody familiar with or in
terested in the institutions of this coun-
try who really undertakes Congressf
Now and then some bilious cynic with
a grievance, or some light wit having
fling for wits sake, expresses wish
for the abolition of Congress, or its ad-
journment for ten years. But public
sentiment is not influenced by deliver
ances from such sources. They do not
count in the weighing Of our scheme of
things.
And if an extra session, why not at
onces Why defer the calls There need
be no delay. Senators and representa-
tives are within easy reach. The neces-
sity is now. The gravity Of the situa-
ton exists. 1t may broaden and deepen,
but today it is sufficient to demand the
attention Of every one of our govern
mental agencies. The watchword should
be, LET every lamp be burning" We
want all the light on our path avail
able.
Moreover, the Sixty-ffth Congress was
elected last November. Its mandate
dates from the latest day on which peo
pie have formally expressed them
selves as to national policies. The body,
even without organization, enters into
official existence tomorrow at noon. Why
not set it to work at oncef Business
awaits it, and business of even greater
Importance may require attention any
day.
Now is the accepted time. Congress
has never failed the country in any
emergency, but has been source Of as
surance and comfort in all the emer-
geneies that have arisen. Both bodies
now come directly from the people.
Senators, as well as representatives, are
chosen by popular vote. Candidates
must appear at public meetings and an
nounce their attitude on public ques-
tions. Hence the fact that the people
look to Congress with the confidence
born Of pledges made by successful can
didates and accepted by themselves.
There are some things that Congress
alone can do. and should be in session
to consider at such time as this.
Evening star., 1917-03-03
New Men in the Next House.

There win be a number Of new men
in the next House, and they will be con-
suited about the matter Of organization.
Some are without experience in law
making, and without wide acquaint-
ance with lawmakers. But all may be
accepted as competent for their task,
and as familiar with the desires Of their
constituents in relation to questions
scheduled for presentation to the Sixty
fifth Congress.
They won in a campaign which was
vigorously conducted. While the fight
for the presidency overshadowed in a
way the fight for Congress, the latter
did not lack for ginger. The democratic
appeal was on the record, and the re-
publican appeal on criticism Of the rec
ord, and the republicans were success
full. They wiped out the democratic ma
jority in the House, and reduced that
in the Senate.
Still, with the exception Of the tariff,
no issue today is clearly defined on the
republican side so far as early legisla-
ton is concerned. The currency law
needs amendment, but in what measure
is yet to be determined. The trust Ques-
ton is again under agitation, but not on
definite lines. Preparedness has only
been inaugurated. Details as to further
steps have yet to be worked out. And
SO ON.
As to the tariff, however, the policy
Of protection is subscribed to by both
factions Of the party. It is agreed that
not until return is made to duties
which will both provide revenue and
foster deserving American industries
may we hope for conditions which will
benefit all.
On this proposition the new repub-
Ecan members are at one with the old.
OF course, there viii be disputes about
rates and classifcations, but not such
as to make it impossible for an agree
ment to be reached on bill.
If the republicans organize the House,
a bill revising the Underwood law
should be passed and sent to the Senate,
and chances taken as to rejection or
amendment there. But even If the
democrats control the House the repub-
licans should present a bill, and test the
sentiment of the majority on tariff re-
vision. The tariff issue is today the
clearest Of all our issues on the gen
eral line Of what is called the Ameri-
can policy.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

an income tax directed distinctly q he
few and at Q section. should give place
- soon - possible to something Of .
newer and more equitabas charactsr.
The proper support Of the government
rests upon all, and all should be re-
quired to do their duty
The appropriations Of the first ses-
sion Of the next Congress, and not the
appropriations Of this Congress- Will en-
ter into the contest next year for con-
troll of the sixty-sixth Congress. That
those figures will be largo We need not
doubt. Nor will It matter which party
prepares the supplies.
Evening star., 1917-03-03
A Winter Robin.

A winter robin with song!
Perhaps he loafed around too long
Into the hours of autumn frost,
And feared he might in storms be lost.
At any rate, with note so true
He sings at morn when skies are blue,
And patiently awaits till spring
Shall bring his friends to help him sing.
Somewhere, among the shadows gray
That hover DER the grain and hay,
No doubt he leads hermit life,
Securely fed and free from strife.
A hint is present in his songs
Of how for the outdoors he longs,
Where 'mongst his kind he'd love and
fight,
And join them in the seasons flight.
Yet bravely he keeps up the show
Amid the bluster and the snow,
And never once suspects the cheer
That thrills our hearts as he draws near.
It is his joyous gift to be
Still singing in adversely,
All-confident that time will bring
Once more the sunshine and the spring.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

A number of statesmen who have
voted for prohibition all their lives
never believed that it would really come
to pass.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

DR.. Ritter has not the usual hopes and
prospects of an understudy in connec-
ton with the international role left va
cant by Count Won Bernstorf.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

The high cost Of leather leads many
people in England to wear clogs. This
may make difference in next seasons
styles Of dancing.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

1t may be assumed that after the pres
ent struggle is ended the kaiser will be
content to figure as a painter and poet
without insisting on being a war lord.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

The possibility Of going up to the
Capitol after March and finding mo-
body home does not appear to worry
President Wilson in the least.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

While offering many suggestions, Col.
Bryan does not come out unequivocally
and say what he would do if he were
Secretary of State.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

The question of food dictatorship
did not seem so serious until cooks
strike actually materialized.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

Another bromide that may be busted
off while reading the international war
news is, "Truth is stranger than fiction"
Evening star., 1917-03-03

Curiosity is not yet satisfied as to how
Tom Lawson got his fun out of that leak
investigation.
Evening star., 1917-03-03
Selecting a Title.

"I'm going to call this novel 'The
Diplomat" said Mr.. Penwiggle
"Why"
"Because it puts over a lot Of SEEM
ingly harmless dialogue and description
to conceal very reprehensible plot"
Evening star., 1917-03-03

Mixing dates in a prohibition statute
is not accepted offhand as implying per-
mission to mix drinks.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

What Carranza politely termed nego-
tiations for loan looks more and more
like an ordinary hold-up.
Evening star., 1917-03-03
Audacious Suggestion.

what do you think of the new pro-
hibition 1aw?"
"Well," replied Uncle Bill Bottletop,
"when they couldn't put their heads to-
gether an pass one without gettin' the
dates all mixed up, I guess mebbe it
was pretty much needed"
Evening star., 1917-03-03
SHOOTING STARS.
ny PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Marvels of Mechanics.

Marvels OF Mechanics.
Science has devised machine that
will measure millionth of an inch"
said the man who is always trying to
surprise you.
"I know it. I believe my restaurant
uses one in cutting the meat for ham
sandwiches"
Evening star., 1917-03-03
StudiOus.

as your boy Josh a good student?"
ain some respects" answered Farmer
Corntossel. "Judgin' from the way he
gets ma an me to come across with re-
mittances, he's mighty good student
of human nature"
Evening star., 1917-03-03
ProhfhffIon Csrnl-

Prohibition Carol.
Oh, landlord, fill the flowing bowl
Don't hesitate to load 'er,
Refreshing the convivial soul
With tea and ice cream soda.
Evening star., 1917-03-03

THE cHILDRENS PLAY ROOM-With
Merry Go-Round, See saw, Slides,
Swings and Rocking Horse, is place
kfddes Willsnot want to miss, and just
outside are all sorts of toys they will
I like. = Fourth noor.
THE JEWELRY STORE-Here is an ex-
tensive exhibit of Diamonds, Precious
~ Stones, Watches, Sterling Silver and
LID Gold Novelties and Colored Enameled
zs<Si Novelties - exquisite and treasured
%s gifts. 80 Main aoor.
PERSONAL SERVICE SECTION FOR
WOMEN-Hairdressin in all styles,
Scalp and Facial Treatments, Mas
saying and Manicuring; expert at
tendants. Second floor.
FUR STORAGE VAULTS-These are
worth visit from any one who has
not seen them; the most modern
vaults that can be erected, assuring
safety from fire, pests or damage of
any kind. Seventh noor.
THE MANUFACTURING SHOPS FOR
HOME BEAUTIFYING AND DEC
GRATING = Including a mill and
woodworking shop, furniture-making
shop, shop for making rustless fly
screens, refnishing and upholstering
furniture, for making awnings, slip
covers, picture frames, replating metal
wares. Eighth floor.
Evening star., 1917-03-03
COUCH HAMMOCKS AND PORCH
AND LAWN misunderstanding

tennis and summer sports and games.
Fourth Floor.
FURNITURE-A special display of Old
Hickory and Rustic Hickory Furniture
for the porch and lawn, cabin and
lodge; the indestructible furniture:
Also furniture in all the correct period
types for dining room, bedroom, liv-
ing room. library, parlor or reception
hall-Sixth Floor
SOUVENIRS-"You Flag and My Flag"
Photos of Washington and its Public
Buildings, Mt. Vernon and adjacent
places of interest; Washington PEN
nants, Flags of all kinds and Sizes
Fourth Floor. Souvenir and Guide
Books of Washington.-Second Floor
Book Store, where there is cozy,
bright, restful reading room for your
comfort and pleasure.-The Fifth
Floor Gift Sections of Cut Glass, Pot
terry and Art Wares
Evening star., 1917-03-03

THE EXHIBITION OF SPRING FASH
IONS will begin Tuesday morning
displaying the most charming and de-
lightful versions in spring fashions for
women, misses and girls for day, after
noon, evening and sport wear, and CIV
ing full approval to brilliant colors and
intensified sport designs. This exhibit
will be held on the Third Floor.
LIBERTY FABRICS AND WARES
These are confined to us exclusively
in Washington, and come direct from
the world-famous Liberty House of
London and Paris, revealing the beau
ty and elegance of the orient and
adapting it to American usage.-Sec-
ond Floor.
NEW SUMMER FURNISHINGS-Visi-
tors interested in outftting new sum-
mer homes or obtaining beautiful fur
niture and furnishings for their pres
ent homes, are especially directed to
see the displays in Upholsteries and
Draperies and Wicker Furniture, and
consult with our specialists on any
decorative and upholstering problem.
Fourth Floor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
Attractive Reductions on Hiss

These coats are made Of fine coatinqs. velve,s.
cOrduroys and. other good materials. nicely
made and well lined Come in ages 5 10 8
Regular values up 10 $3.50. Year end sale
at --------. ...... ........-...... S4.er
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
Year End Sale OF Women'S Goats

that to
II o u n
Our reductions this o n house and for that
only are making these adca educions
You can't hardly afford overlook opportunity
WOmes six plush o with collars
lear end sale SZr45 guaranteed Innings. Regular
Woes cloth coats SL47S his $500 Year end sale S3775
you'll sc1@ris VINO coats madeO o
Regular values to collars.
end sale Sl475 upo end aleat
d.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-14
\ Misses & Children'S Coats

Another lot Of these Goals Of the same male
rails and workmanship. IN ages 9 to 10 soi&
at s7.95. Year end sac at.......... .S5.95
Chi.dren's coats up to $3.50. Year end sale
a. ....... 1890. .................. $3.50
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-23
May Be the Oldest Book.

In an ancient Samaritan synagogue
at Sheehem a double roll of parchment
Is guarded jealousy and is zealously
preserved Ii was to Shechem that
Abraham came In his first visit to ca.
man. Near Shechem Jacob sank his
famous well. and the returning Israel
ties heard here for the last time the
voice OF Joshua. Shechem was the
tirst residence Of the kings OF Israel
aud was a city Of refuge. Here at
jacobs well Jesus met the woman OF
Samaria. Here the great Justin Mar
tyr was born. After the division of
Israel into two kingdoms Shechcm be
came the religious center Of the north.
ern kingdom, and Jeroboam's self ap-
pointed faith degcnerated into the Sa
marian worship of our Lords day,
which Is perpetuated In the old syna-
cogue which holds this scroll. This
double roll Of parchment. possibly the
oldest In the world, contains the first
tive books Of the Old Testament and
may be as old as the days of jeremiah
Christian Herald,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-23

The pocket has to be lacked before
1t is properly appreciated. the London
Chronicle says. This writer had taken
his pockets as matter of course until
enc evening he attended fancy dress
hall in costume which, be discovered
when too late to remedy the defect.
was absolutely pocketess. The ques-
ton at once arose what to do with
pocket handkerchief, money cloakroom
ticket. and so on. The handkerchief.
OF course, went up his sleeve, but 1t
took some minutes to devise recepta.
ces for coins and other necessarics ia
the lining OF the cap, the heels of the
shoes and the cuff Of the cont All
night long, however, he felt lost
through having no place to thrust his
hands into Since then he finds him
self frequently putting his hands into
his pockets to experience the sheer Joy
OF knowing that they are there.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-23
LEE FAIR RACES OPEN.

Dixon, Ill.,. Aug. 90 The Lee coun.
ty Fair and Racing Association open
ed their eighth annual fair at Green
River Park today The track was
heavy, due to the rain OF last night
but good time was made in the races.
-Four thousand people were in attcn.
dance Summary.
2s30 trot purse $500 Rapolo. br.
e GO n Neise, ChIcago) Ream, first,
Baron Alto +. z. tB. J, O'Brcn, Chica.
20 Malson. second; Exceltine. b. m.
CIV. A. Jerome Oregon, Ill., Jerome.
bird time. 2:22 II. 2:2i1-4 2:I912.
2:l3 pace, $500 mez Marie. b. m
by The Earl 90. d liarrisD, first; f..
J. L., b. m, by Tramp Fast, &C. n.
Neise, Chicago) Roam second; Me
Ginty, gr. e., by Manager m. G.. Han,
ker Bclvidero, lllD Holman. third
time, 2:1i, 2;1l IA. 2.121-2.