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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
The Socialists and the War.

The European socialists long before
the war preached a doctrine Of inter
nationalism and disarmament that gave
some concern to their respective gov
ernments but it was not taken very
seriously in view of the fact that these
propagandists were in small mi
nority. For time after the war began
they were silent. overwhelmed by the
rush of armies and the great manifesto
tions of patriotism in every country in
vowed. Lately, however, the German
socialists have been making themselves
heard with increasing boldness Of utter
ance, and now the Russian socialists,
having a taste Of power in the overturn
of the autoeraey, are calling for an in
ternational conference to declare for
universal peace. Lately preliminary
conference assembled at Stockholm, but
its effectiveness was small because it
was definitely known to be of German
inspiration and under German manipula-
ton. The new Russian movement is
designed to recognize the Stockholm
gathering and to enlarge it into world
peace congress.
In only one respect is this immediate
" important. Does it pcrtend break
mp of the Russian organization for war
making. and, if not formal separate
peace with Germany. at least a serious
weakening of Russian war powers
While this might few weeks ago
have been merely matter of academic
interest TO the American people, it is
now one of real practical concern. The
United States having entered the war
against Germany, it cannot look uneon-
eernedly upon symptoms of collapse in
the Russian war machine. Any sign that
the Russian socialists. with their uni
versal peace ideas, are gaining ascend
sncy in the councils at Petrograd is dis
quieting-
Unless the German government col
lapses under the strain of the allied
attacks from without and the domestic
discomfort within. it will probably be
able to control the socialist movement
within its own boundaries. But it is
not aversc to using that movement as an
International factor to weaken Russia
- an antagonist Nothing could be
more satisfactory to the government at
Berlin than the temporary dominance
of the socialists in Russia upon the basis
of principles that are abhorrent and
Fundamentally antagonistie to the Ger
manic ideal of government. A Russia
weakened by internal discord and by
fanatic espousal of dozen different
brands of socialists-for these prot
estants against the existing order never
agree upon details and specific objects
would be an easy victim to German ag-
erosion later. il this war ends with
Germany still in possession of a great
military machine and unrestricted by
the peace terms in activity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
The Weather.

Talking about the weather There
have been complaints as to the spring.
Some have feared that she had strayed,
or been stolen. When before was there
"a cooler April! When before did May
show such disregard Of her dutyi
Well, il must be admitted that the
facts have justified the complaints. April
did give a rough account of herself.
From the first day to the last. she gave
"a 6rst-elass imitation of March in
bluster and discomfort. Indeed, it was
ease Of linked bluster and discomfort
long drawn ont. Instead of thirty days
we had sixty Of conditions that made ex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Neither OF them believed in con-
scription and they didn't care IL every
passenger around heard them say SO.
Which they did.
He said that only men who believed
in war and helped to make II should
be forced to fight.
She said she firmly believed that 1t
was intended that all men Of blood
should be wiped off the face of the
earth.
And both said that when the war
was over the millennium would come
And a plain dub Of a woman whose
another plain dub whose husband
would be. except that she hasn't any:
Wouldn't you hate millennium OF
slackers7'
Nc street car passenger that ever
lived NAV hope to be canoniZed for pa
tience-which is one reason, anyhow.
why car was empty. except for two
people. the other evening. after some
thing had gone wrong with the track.
She was peach bloomy. In sport
suit and fiapper hat stuck with an am
ber-knotted pin. He was just an adoring
young man.
Seated in the radiance of yellow
light. they were as alone in that car
as IL they were a revised edition of
Adam and Eve in most accepta BILE
Eden. They forgot there was a creation
OUTSIDE. ana tney ala not KNOW mat
out on the shadowy asphalt two shame
less kids were grotesquing their every
glance and motion for the benefit of a
| snickering audience on the side.
And they did not know-how could
they?-that Fate by way of prac-
| teal joke. had sent alons young man
who was leveling a camera a them
while he turned a crank
Which small incident Is merely to
show that where ignorance is bliss it
tn 10 Wi
A lady with a life-belt experience
gave talk the other night at a little
| lawful subject was Ghosts. Old and
New" but-you know how il is when
we get the chance,-Before she was
out of the sub-zone coming over" her
time was up and she had to finish in
formally while a recitation was going
The Psyche Something Society OF
England. .tnear quote) has discovered
/ troubles in Ghost land. Conservative
| specters who were prowling around
! along. still insist upon ivy-roped ruins.
! moonlighty graveyards and the like
and to the official time-iimit OF cock
crow. Ghosts OF the younger set de-
| mand the latest improvements. You
don't catch a modern spook stalking
| among moIdy tombstones or haunting old
houses along with bats. He turks in the
warm glow of nurseries: attends tea
dansantes: goes to theaters, dead head.
and leaves for the electric lights the
/ minute the curtain goes down. The
American shade is even more defiant
| of medieval methods. since his only
/ choice of costume is sheet or
his best suit of clothes.
J There are exceptions. of course, for
| the society calls particular attention
to one ghost of the old regime, who
lives right in this Washington-one
OF the misunderstanding ghosts You
read about: an out and out buccaneer
of the Spanish main. with gold lace
rufIies. high yellow boots. red jacket
and most unpleasant smell. Those ac-
quainted with him. naming no names
say he clanks his chains to the
| rhythm of woman's screams. but that
otherwise he wouldn't be half bad to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
AROUND THE CITY.

have around except for his habit OF
wearing his head in his hands. And
even he and his colonial manor are
about to vanish-apartment house. OF
course
The society has Iearned-don't ask
how-the society has learned that
ghosts are always around in such
numbers that IL they. had their flesh
on they would crowd US humans or
the sidewalk.
when you feel a sudden spine SILVER.
II isn't malaria that Gala for a pill:
II is the too-ciose nudging of a spook
who didn't warm TO you while In this
vale of tears.
And the next time you blame that
stuffy feeling on humidity you will be
doing the poor thing an injustice, for
the society has explained that II will
simply be an extra sized convention Of
Neither is it apopiexy. II Is some care
lessly affectionate lady-departed, who
smothers her victim In a desire TO cuddle
like cat sucks a babys breath.
There more to IT, but YOU win
have to wait until the, lady says IL
on platform somewhere. with one of
those curious reporters around.
He wasn't raggedy man, but he
sure was shabby. And he had a stiR
leg.
A passing woman had dropped a
! small package. and the man. with some
, effort. picked IL up and pegCed on until
, he overlook her. Before he could set
In word. she shipped out that she had
nothing for him And that was all the
thanks he got.
The man stood stock still. The hui
initiation had stunned him
No woman on earth--or man-should
neediessly hurt another and get away
WITH II. Retribution. of course. evens
doesn't own an automobile. by the
time she shows up IL is generally too
late to fit the punishment to the crime
Which is why plain soul. who had heard
| the woman. butted in
First she said a word or two to the
man. Then she took the package from
him and flung it into grassy place
that sits back from the street.
Then she trailed fair lady-a pudgy.
! ducklegged mortal in fine clothes-as
far as their road lay together mat
ter of nearly five squares. Then she
took turn at conversation:
You dropped package. didn't
The pudgy one received news of the
disaster with gasps and calculations.
| lightened by the hope that the plain
soul had picked it up. Oh, how sweet
of her.
/ insulted him before he had a chance to
| hand 1T over"
| oh, my mercy, It's the lace and
| elastic I didn't insult him: I Just
thought he was beggar. Where is he.
| wouldn't lose that lace for.
: Il don't know where the man is, but
IL YOU will hurry back to where you
left him you will find your package on
the grass-if II isn't gone"
| 1t is hard lines to have to walk hack
FIVE squares behind a ck-legged lady
| doing a marathon. just to get a yarn
for your pad. but-one must buy gas
oiine.
Properly speaking. only four squares
( for looking ahead, the plain soul saw a
shabby. oldish man with a stin leg.
Keeping guard.
| Then she went her way with a light
ened conscience. seeing she had no
right whatever to throw that lace
away.
! MAMIE LANCASTER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

From the Chicago News.
when in doubt buy a war bond.
From the Chicago Herald.
The salutation will soon be: Good
morning. have you a little baby war
bond in your home?"
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Subscriptions for the issue of the first
two billions of bonds are piling up at a
remarkable and gratifying rate. That
they will be oversubscribed is certain.
That is well. for other issues are to
come.
From the Seattle Post In.eiligencer.
We can do our mite by buying a
United States war bond, and do 1t at a
profit to ourselves.
From the Omaha Bee.
Possession Of a liberty bond win
strengthen the bonds of liberty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

work. but it didn'ttwork They tried
to get hold of the chief operator of the
telegraph company, but he had flown To
a suburban home and couldn't bB
reached. And il was not until morning
that he showed up at the office, and
there received the distress message.
Accordingly. he hustled around to
the station and prevailed on the au-
thorities there to release his friends
from such bitter and uncalled-for in
generation.
And as for the bugs. You see, tele-
graph operators all call their instru-
ments bugs" which proves that be-
fore we have universal suffrage We
ought to have a universal language
spoken alike by policemen and civil
ians. especially at o'clock in tho
morning.
Official and international recognition
has been accorded Miss Rankin, the
member of Congress from Montana. In
speech in the House a few days ago
Representative Meyer London. the So
cialist member from New York, adj
dressed the House: MIR. Speaker. madam
and gentlemen" Also when Ri. Hon
Arthur James Balfour addressed tina
House he referred once or twice to
ladies and gentlemen"
EARL GOODWIN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILASDER JOHNSON.
A Tinge of Envy.

aren't you q reformcrs',
Not a regular reformcr,' replied
Senator Sorghum. "a regular reformer
doesn't have to run for office and de.
pend on a salary. He can make I'll kinds
of money merely by getting out before
a crowd and telling people they'd bet
ter be good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

The cost of feeding animals in zoolog-
zeal collections is being made the sub
ject of comment. When human nature
goes wild the ordinary wild animal loses
its interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

There will be no quarrel with the maa
who seeks to lessen his taxation by cur
failing luxurious habits. He will be a
more useful citizen, to be relied on for
valuable contributions in other lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Not to Be Encouraged.

"Why don't you put your husband to
work planting gardcn!"
what for9' inquired Mrs Crosslots.
"All he ever got from his gardening was
an appetite"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Amy American inventor with an idea
for naval warfare is now expected to
put it in practical shape SO that Uncle
Sam can tell it to the submarines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

lizard liquor is not to claim any re-
speetful consideration because of the
fact that it is to be rated as one of the
country's biggest taxpayers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Prussian ruthlessness has unquestion-
ably struck terror through the world.
People who might have been friendly
in their inclinations toward Germany
fear to come within reach of the kaiser's
relentless hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Here and Now,

They tell of future punishment.
They tell Of future bliss.
What life could show more discontcn
Or greater joys than this,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Disturbances.

"Do you enjoy Wagnerian music!n
Not bit. Sometimes / wonder
whether that Wagnerian music didn't
do great deal toward spelling Ger
many's disposition"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

The May climate would not be so I'M
comfortable if censorship could devise
means of keeping the public unaware
OF it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Increased Cost.

"Are you economizing at your houses :"
"No. We're simply eating less for the
same money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Censorship needs careful management
10 avoid putting a dangerous premium
ON irresponsible gossip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

The liberty loan is an example of dig
business that is genuinely and splen-
didly big.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

II would seem only reasonable for the
successful food speculator' TO make es-
p,eialiy liberal payments in taxes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

rayaJia In adsancs--by mail. postage prePa'H
l'aily. sunday included. one month, 10 cents
baiir. Sunday excepted. one month. 90 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday star. $.4o year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

The Evening star. with the Sunday morning
edition. Is delivered by carriers within the city
AZ ~ cents per month: daily only, 70 cents per
month: Sunday only. 70 cents per month. orders
may he sent by mail. telephone Main .44u.
collection 10 made by carriers at the end OF eacs
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

i.ntered as second class mail matter ut the post
ONCE at Warrington. D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
Carriage
Costs.

government experts, at least
Cartape from local standpoint, is that
which is Just completed on
Soses' carriage costs in the city OF
Washington This investigation. which
was undertaken by the bureau OF the
census at the direction of the Secretary
Of Commerce. has revealed some very in
teresting conditions existing in this city,
and in proportion. probably in almost
every city in the country.
OF the 5000 or more retailers shown by
the classified business directory of Wash
ington, 100 carefully selected dealers, rep
resenting II lines of retail business, to-
ucts' were canvassed by the government
experts. For the entire number or estab-
lishments the average delivery cost was
found to be equal to 6.2 per cent OF the
total gross sales.
Among the several classes of commodi-
ties sold at retail the corresponding per-
centageS ranged from a. for ice to 10
for department store merchandise, The
lowest percentage shown for any class CT
commodities severed by the investigation
was IL for wholesale meat products.
Experts conducting the investigation
found the class of commodities showing
the highest five average percentages for
delivery costs to be: Ice 40 per cent; bot
tied soft drinks. 20-2 pr cent: brick. 1873
per cent; bakery products, 1913 per cent,
and Numbered goods. 1873 per cent. The
ages appear are: Department store mer-
chandise. Is per cent: furniture and car
pets IS per cent. and hardware. per
cent
Inasrnuch as the price of milk is just
now an interesting question. the facts de-
yeloped by the investigation along this
line are OF especial interest. OF the price
paid for this commodity by the consumer
it is probably true. the experts say. that
about 40 Per cent represents profit and
the cost of handling and distribution. OF
tribution or delivery would be from one
fourth to three-tenths-tha is. from 10
to 12 per cent of the selling price. That
a part of this cost is chargeable to the
demand of the consumer for special serv-
ice is the opinion of prominent milk
dealer the Investigators say, who stated
that in addition to his three regular de-
liyeries he is forced to maintain three
or more special deliveries. under penalty
of losing his patrons.
Again it was found that in certain sec
tons milk must be delivered at the rear
90 some houses and at the front of others
on the same straet, thus necessitatins
long detours on the part of the driver
or the operation of two wagons. one for
front and one for rear delivery.
TIE study has shown that in the city
of Washington. and doubtless in every
other city. carriage is a good deal larger
item of cost than freight rates The es-
Inmates which were made are conserva-
tive, 1t is said. and it is thought by the
experts who were engaged in this work
census was intensively Conducted into all
the phases of carriage activity in Wash
ngton the figures would be increased
rather than diminished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
A Stubborn Preference.

That old "Star Spangled Banner" floats
Like melody into the sky.
And like the songs immortal notes
Keeps stirring as the years roll by.
Though many another song employs
My efforts on or off the key,
That old "Star Spangicd Banner" boys,
Seems always best of all to me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Once. nth 1t. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Once: Tribune building
Chicago Once: First National Rank UMilding.
European once: Regent ST., London, Ensiano'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Fifty years ago the disposition of the
grand duchy of Luxembourg was one
of the difficult questions
Iuxemburo that many feared as
Adjusted. Europe 1t was, how.
ever. settled by a conference at Lon
don. which was regarded as making
distinctly for harmony between the
powers. The Star of May 13 says:
Whether the same unanimity will
prevail when the proposition for a
general disarming of the great powers
comes to be considered is questionable.
as France and Germany continue pre-
parations for war; Russia is arming
and Greece is strengthening her forces.
naval and military. to a very large eN-
tent. However, the Luxembourg ques
ton was the most threatening of the
causes which led to apprehensions of
immediate hostilities in Europe, and
war is postponed. If it is not prevented
The grand duchy is to remain in its
present independent position, continu-
ing to be governed by the King of Hol-
land as grand duke. All the great
powers are to guarantee its neutraliza-
ton and the fortress is to be RACED.
The Prussian troops are to withdraw
from the duchy within a month. France
is now estopped from swallowing Lux
emburg except at tho risk Of a war
with all the great powers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

AT this time, when the food question
seems to be one of paramount i'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

With the advent OF warm weather
and the consequent closing Of schools
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Uncle Sans geological survey could
very appropriately be called the master
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Fifty Years ago the disposition of the
grand duchy of Luxembourg was one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-13

Notwithstanding the fact that the
civil war supposedly settled the ques-
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-03

Contribute to the Red Cross fund.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-03
TWO BILLION DOLLAR
 THRIFT CAMPAIGN ON
Formal Launching of the New S2,OOO, O,OO0,000 War Savings Certificates Plan It's the Small Cash That's Wanted.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Uncle Sam today set in motion another great "win-the-war" money campaign to catch the nations vagabond 25-cent pieces. It was the formal launching of the new 2,0OO,O0O,OOO War Savings Certificates plan.
 If you have a quarter you don't know what to do with today-or on any day during the next year-drop into post office, or your bank, or even some department store or rail- road station in your town, and buy a Thrift Stamp"
 Take it home as nest egg, and watch it grow" When you get Is of them, go back to the post office and cash them in for "War Savings Ger tificate Stamp" Then you have something which cost you $4.12; and which you can cash in five years hence when your money has helped whip the Boche-for exactly $500.
 To help you save the Thrift Stamps, the post office will furnish you free with Thrift Card" bearing Is allur- ing spaces for the 25 cent stamps.
 If you want to buy War Savings Certificate Stamp outright, it will cost you $4.12 during December and Janu- ary, with penny a month added until the close of the offer at the end of 1918.
 With the first War Savings Certifi- cate Stamp, you will be given another enticing card with twenty blanks. This when filled in gives you a full-fledged War Savings Certificate, the total cost of which is $S2.40 (with a penny a month per stamp added after Janu- ary, 1918), and which is redeemed on January 1, 1923 for a full $100.
 To emphasize it's the small cash that's wanted, the government will refuse to issue more than $100 worth of stamps at one time. or allow any one person to hold more than $1,000 worth.
 The greater part of the funds ob- tained under the plan will be spent within the borders of the United States.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-03
AUSTRIA WANTS PEACE;
 WILLING ID NEGOTIATE

Amsterdam, Nov. 30.-The Austro- Hungarian government, according to dispatch from Vienna, has sent an official reply accepting the Russian governments wireless proposal to enter into negotiations for an armis- tice for a general peace treaty.
 The reply was sent yesterday, and is as follows:
 "The guiding principles announced by the Russian government for nego- tiations for an armistice and a peace treaty, counter proposals to which are awaited by the Russian government. are. in the opinion of the Austro- Hun garian government, suitable basis for entering upon these negotiations. The Austro-H Hungarian government therefore declares that it is ready to enter upon negotiations as proposed by the Russian government regarding an immediate armistice and a general peace.
 "CZERNIN, Foreign Minister