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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
The House and the War.

Many members of the House took ad-
vantage of the three-day recesses of
that body, now at an end, to visit home,
and presumably while there informed
themselves about the latest phases of
local public sentiment respecting the
war. Now that they have reassembled
for business, and war measures are on
the card, their speeches and votes will
probably reflect the influences they then
encountered.
When Congress met in April there
was widespread expectation that war
would be promptly declared. No other
construction was pat on the Presidents
call
When the declaration was promptly
made, the country approved. Roth par
ties in Congress stood behind il. And
in the press and in the pulpit indorsc-
ment of the act found expression.
Then came measures for putting the
declaration into force; and out of then
some controversies have arisen.
These controversies. however, do not
blink the facts in the case. The coun-
try is at war. The struggle is gigantic
1t may continue to grow in both size
and significance. Its duration cannon,
be fixed. The United States is COM
mitted. Costs are being calculated. and
must be met.
What have these representatives heard
in close communication with their con
stituents about the record Congress has
made, and what further record should
make before adjournment Observant
travellers all report keen interest in the
subject on the part of all classes and
conditions.
The House debates of the next few
weeks should, and probably will. reflect
sentiment "back home" Representa-
tives next year must give an accounting
for deeds done in the official body.
Many of them will be candidates for re-
election. The lure of politics now is
stronger than for years. Public ques-
tons are multiplying. Old policies are
being strapped. New policies are be-
ing formulated. At home and abroad,
the melting pot is full.
Senators have not had these oppor-
tunities. Their grind has been steady,
and not without some trying features
And maybe they will be among those
following the House debates, with view
of tracing in them the latest forms of
feeling entertained by the rank and
file.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
Ths Evening Star Newspaper Company
l1th ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
No Ad Interim Commissioner.

There should be no complication over
the term of the District commissioner
ship with reference TO the possible re-
turn - Nj Newman to duty at the
District building, as has been suggested.
When Maj. Newman resigns to accept
an army commission he will have ceased
to be District Commissioner definitely
and conclusively. Any one appointed
IN his place will be District Commits
1icner for such period as he retains the
d6ce, three years unless he resigns or is
removed, or longer if his successor is
not appointed at the end of that period.
There is no provision of law for sub
stitute Commissioner to hold the place
pending the possible return of retir-
ing Commissioner. Any project there
may be in mind for the temporary fill
ing of the office by promotion from
position and the filling of
- position from within the service,
and so on down the line, in order to re-
establish present conditions upon the
return of Maj Newman, is not at all de-
pendent upon specific provision Of law
or an Interpretation of the statutes. 1t
is true that the latest Army appropria-
ton act provides that officers of the Re-
serve Corps who are in the employ Of
the United States or the District of Co.
lumbia and are Ordered to duty on
proper authority shall when relieved
from duty be restored to the positions
held by them when ordered to duty"
But in order to fill the position now oe-
cupied by Maj Newman the President
must nominate and the Senate must con-
firm, and there is no statute which
recognizes an appointment so made and
confirmed as stop-gap. Any federal
appointee, whether in the United States
or the District service, receiving COM
mission in these circumstances takes Of
ice of his own right, not contingent
upon any reserved rights Of military
officers. The only way that a District
Commissioner, leaving the municipal
service for military duty, could return
20 his post at the District building
would be through the resignation Of his
successor by arrangement effected be-
fore his departure. The provision in
the Army appropriation act unquestion
ably refers to those in the employ of
the United States or the District who
do not hold their positions by presiden-
tial appointment. Certainly the Office
when vacated by Maj. Newman for the
assumption of his military duties should
be filed with as great care and con-
ideraiion of the Districts requirements
and the law as to residence as though
there were no prospect or possibility
whatever of the return of the incum-
bent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
Embargo Proclaimed.

President Wilson's proclamation of
the embargo conditions is a sweeping
prohibition against the export of prae-
tically everything needed in war to any
country through which it might possibly
reach Germany by direct or indirec,
means. 1t is. however, made subject to
special extensions of the export privi-
lege in cases where proof and assur-
ances can lie given that the goods sent
out of the United States will not reach
the enemy. Deputations from several
of the neutral countries of Europe have
lately visited Washington in the hope of
securing such exemptions for them
selves. No decisions have been reached
yet in any of these eases, and thus the
proclamation stands as a complete pro-
hibition of exports to the enemy eoun-
tries and to those through which goods
might reach them.
1t is not the purpose of the United
States to inhict unnecessary hardship
upon any of the neutral peoples of Eu
rope through the prohibition of exports.
But it is certainly not the intention of
this country to supply Germany with
munitions or food in the guise of e1-
ports to neutrals, especially as the do
nestle supply is not sufficient today for
domestic and foreign needs. Our first
duty here lies to ourselves, and during
this war TO the allies. Our next duty
lies to the neutrals. To Germany and
her allies we owe no duty at all.
1t has been urged that a severe en-
forcement of the embargo against the
serious hardships upon them. inasmueh
as they are dependent upon the United
States for large part of their necessi-
ties. If they can give satisfactory guar
antees that they will not ship to Germany
goods received from this country or ship
to Germany domestic goods released by
from America there is
no reason why any surplus that can
be spared from our stocks should not be
sent to them. But if the trade of these
countries with Germany in any way de-
ponds upon the receipt of American
goods that trade cannot be maintained
at our cost. This is one of the Incl
dental hardships, even cruelties, of war
for which the United States, acting now
in self defense, cannot be held respon
sible. 1t is to be hoped that the en-
forcement of the embargo will not cause
departure from neutrality by any of the
small states of Europe, and that it will
not impose serious suffering upon them
through deprival of supplies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
Getting On.

It's hard to get on with Bill Blubbins.
For Bill is Il terrible bore;
He talks in a strain
That will give you a pain.
Poor Bits disposition is sore.
He's much like his neighbor 81 Stub
Whose temper is awfully blue.
But they're both here to stay.
You can't drive them away
So, what are you going to do:
It's hard to get on with Dick Dubbins,
For Dick is bounder for fair.
He's lofty. but crude;
His ways would seem rude
Ii you yentured to scan them with
He's much like his neiShbor. Claude
Whose wife is a terrible shrew.
They revel in strife.
It's a horrible life.
But. what are you going to do?
It's hard to get on with Jim Jubbins.
For Jim is a rollicking elf.
He always goes wrong
With the wine and the song
BY way of enjoying himself.
He fully agrees with Hi Hubbins
On the course that men ought to pur-
They are recklessly gay.
But they live their own way
And. what are you going to do:
It's hard to get on with Lem Lubbins.
So saturnine. sad and severe.
He's gloomy and grim.
And this world seems to him
A topic for satire and sneer.
But we're here in a bunch" says Nat
Nubbins,
And there may be complaints against
For some fault or neglect
That YOU do not suspect
30, what Aros yoU Do1ne TO DOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
Italy's Offensive.

ItaIy's success in the Julian Alps,
driving a continuously increasing sail
ent into the Austrian lines north of
Gorilla, may suggest in some minds the
possibility of serious invasion of Aus
trian territory. A glance at the map,
however, quickly discioses the tremen-
dous difficulties in the way of such an
incursion. Southern Austria is one of
world 1t is broken into deep valleys
and high peaks and isolated plateaus, an
ideal country for defense and the worst
possible country for assault. Still, if
the Austrian army is demoralized not
even the natural defenses of the coun-
try can stay the Italian advance if it is
undertaken seriously The immediate
objective of Cadorna's offensive is not
disclosed. Probably, in accordance with
the military axiom in obedience to which
the Germans refrained from investing
Paris three years ago, his purpose is to
destroy the Austrian army before aim
ing at any specific territorial points,
ments. Laibach, capital of the province
of Carniola, is the nearest important
city east of Gorilla, now serving as the
Italian base. It is beyond the water
shed at the top slopes of the great
Danube basin. From here to the plains
of Hungary is a matter of only about
seventy-five miles in an air line. Vienna
lies far to the north. But such an in
vasion could not safely be undertaken
as long as Trieste remains in Austrian
hands For the protection of an ad-
vancing column this Austrian naval base
must be secured. Indeed, Trieste is the
most important objective of the entire
Italian campaign. With Trieste in Ital-
ian hands, Laibaah IS gravely menaeed
without any further advance over the
Julian Alps by Cadorna's forces. In
view of these conditions. with the Ital-
| ians through the Austrian defense line
and actually in pursuit Of retreating
Austrian forces, which have Host ter
ribly in casualties during the past week,
there is no reason for wonder that ac-
cording to dispatches from Switzerland
through Paris state of panic prevails
in Austria. Even though the italian
plan is only to take Trieste and to drive
tn. enemy back into the Julian Alps
and thus to command the valley Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
Cloture and Revenue.

Cloture, it is said, viii not be ap-
ate unless there are pain signs of
Alibuster. Such signs have not yet ap-
peared- 1t is true that when the debate
began weeks time was the popular
allowance. Two weeks have been con
sumed, and the end is not yet One
more week at least seems necessary.
But it cannot be charged that any
time has been wasted. There are results
to show for every day employed The
finance committee has made some con-
cessions, and may make more New
lights have been thrown on the whole
revenue problem, and others are prom
ised. The Senate and the country are
undoubtedly interested
Moreover, that part of the bill about
which the warmest controversy RACES
has not yet been reached. It is on the
eve of discussion, and both sides are
primed. Each should be permitted to
present its case fully, for much will rest
% the decision reached.
The appeal for heavy assessments of
war profits rests upon the fact that they
haze been enormous, and upon the
charge that those reaping them are
largely responsible for this country's en-
trance into the hostilities. Or, put in
ancther form sometimes used, the propo-
dfdon 10 that the war is a rich mans
wax. and he should be made to finance it.
Il b only necessary to state that
imposition to show the advisability, not
- ny the necessity, Of @having it out"
3 sthe present debate. It is in part re-
Wonsible for the apathy here and there
complained Of in connection with the
fur The belief is that some Of the ex-
D1tons from uar service sought are
l - 81 . shallsag-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
Freedom of Speech.

"Are we to be denied freedom of
speech?" inquired the soap box agitator.
Sure you are" replied Officer Clanty.
Il was denied it myself the other night
when | let go an told the captain how
he was runnin' the force all wrong. Your
talks your own up to a certain point,
but listeners have some rights"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
ings of the constitutionality of the con-

ings of the constitutionality of the con-
scription law.
The measure the Senate will take up
after disposing of the revenue bill viii
continue the same line of thought and
discussion. Money from bonds instead
of from taxation will be the subject
and the amount to be asked reaches
high.
Posterity is very much in the picture.
Let posterity help pay the bills. 1t Will
share in whatever benefits the war
brings, and should not be a Stacker.
Such taxation as is proposed in some
quarters would bring about a business
depression unmanageable at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

Isonzo, there is occasion for Austrian
dismay. They cannot look in Vienna
for material help from Germany, itself
pressed to the limit on the western
front and in imminent danger Of dis
aster there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
Love of Publicity.

"Have you any pro-Germans in your
town."
Not regular pro-Germans We have
few people of the sort that would
rather say something shocking than not
be noticed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

People who suggested La Toilette as
socialist candidate for President evil
IDENTIFY want to see campaign distin-
guished by some husky heckling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

If the rank and file will look after the
actual fighting the kaiser viii lend them
all the support that eloquent and per-
sistent strafng can afford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

A part of an explorers business, judg-
ing from MeMillan's report, is discover
ing that places previously discovered
were optical illusions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
Holidays.

Thanksgiving day Will reappear,
And so will Happy New Year, too.
1 hope we'll see them both draw near
In full significance; don't you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

Germany continues to manufacture
beer-in fact, the breweries are said to
be turning out a more reliable product
than the bakeries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Sole Objection.

whats your objection to vegetarian
ism7"
"Nothing-except the high cost of
vegetables"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

Kerensky is doing everything possible
to avoid the necessity of suppressing
revolution when all his military re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

Secretary Daniels has made clear his
objection to permitting the Navy League
to establish itself as another bureau of
information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

Il appears that the neutrals in Eu-
rope have not anything like the large
appetites shipment statistics give them
sredit for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

Washington's wonderful summer eli
mate is expected to continue right along
through the autumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

The ideal congressional appropriation
represents billions for defense and not
a cent for the pork barrel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

Michaelis is expected to see that there
is no shortage in the worlds scrap of
paper supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

The mechanism of the Prussian U-boat
may be improved, but its morals are
hopeless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

Having been popularity accorded the
title "food dictator" Mr.. Hoover is now
expected to dictate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-28

10 different grades; rs styles to
choose from.
Irish Point Curtains, fine French net;
appliqued border design.
-Cluny Net Curtains: 2h yards long;
lace edge and insertion: white and ecru.
Scotch Lace Curtains: and 3h yards
long; handsome lace designs
Marie Antoinette Curtains heavy
cable nets. appliqued floral design
Quaker Craft Lace Curtains, filet
and Adam period, 2l4 to 3tz yards long
kann's-Third Floor
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03

qucrquc.
Assistant secrctary-trcasurer-Mrs.
r. H. Rogers. lAs Vegas.
Honorary vice prcsid"nts-Goy. W.
Z. Lindsey santa BE-. Secretary Of
state A. Luccro, Santa Re: Supcrin-
tendent public instruction j. II. wag.
ner. santa ne. Mrs George T.. Indd.
Mesllla PARK
An executive committee was APP
pointed 10y the director To- carry on
the soCicty's business.
The executive committee then went
into session Immediately Among
other items was the matter OF send
ing delegates to the national anti
Tuberculosis convention az Cincinnati.
and the securing of the services Of a
trained ~ocioloe.st to act as secretary.
Dr. Leroy $. Peters. Dr. oliver r.
Hyde. aud John Tomhs siguincd their
Willingness to ru to Cincinnati and
were elected delegate Tho executive
sccrotaryship Mas PLACID in the hand
OF John Tomb-. who acted ~ state
sales manager for Rcd Cruss seals last
season and who had been retained "a
act as executive secretary suice that
time. Nj. Tumhs was granted lcavo
OF absence 90 attend the institute con
Quoted by h National Antl-Tubcr-
culosis society in New York city.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03
Magazines Wanted
By Y. M. c. A. for the
National Guardsmen

Announcement having been made
that the Sew MoXico national guard
Will mobilize here. the Y. NJ. G. A..
has already taken steps 20 look after
the comforts Of the boys while thcy
are in camp. secretary Bennius, as
one way Of relieving camp monotony,
intends supplying the embryo soldiers
with reading matter and 100 order that
this MAJ be- done he asks the people
OF Albuquerque 10 donate old maya
zines. Also hooks. IL they have any they
are 10 get rid Of There are more or
less magazine around nearly every
home which the housewives undount-
cdly would be- glad to get rid Of. II
don't matter about their age. II you
have anything % think would hc
suitable for soldier boys TO read, just
call up tho y VI G. 4. give your
name and street address. Collection
wll bee made free Of charge.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03
NOSE CL0GGED FROM
COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in Nostrils To
Open Up Air Passages.

An! What relief Your clogged nos
trils open right up, the air passages
of your head are clear and you can
breathe freely. No more hawking,
snunling. mucous discharge head
ache. dryness-no Struggling Ior
breath a. night. your cold OF catarrh
IL gone
Don't stay stuned up Get o. small
bottle OF Ely's Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply q little of this
fragrant. antiseptic cream in your
nostrils, let Il penetrate through every
air passage OF the head, soothe aud
heal the swollen. lnlamed mucous
membrane. giving you Instant relief.
Ely's Cream Rain n Just what every
cold and catarIh sufferer has been
seeking, It's just Y%plcnutd.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03
\ GOOD

4 well established and paving .
moss WANT 10 Increase and enlarge
its facilities and offers the remainder
Of its : pcr rcnt preferred stock at
the original par value price Of 800
per share. one share OF common stock
free with each i've shares of preferred
Address A., care Herald Office.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03

Constipation causes headache, in
digestion, dizziness. drowsiness. For
q mild. opening medicine, use Doan's
Resuletf Csc & box at all stores.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03
u
STERN.
''WILISON."

The men appointed by mayor wes-
'terfeld to serve with Captain Carr on
the committee on camp site n ar
rangements are w =. Southland, \. II.
McAtiilen. D.A. Mcpherson and T.. r.
McCanna. They were named in ac-
cordancc with the following resolu-
ton. introduced BY Alderman Albert
q Simms al a special meeting OF
council last night:
Whereas. the war department has
designated Albuquerque as n mobiliNt-
ton and training camp; be u
"Resoived, by the city council, that
the mayo appoint five men 10 take
the necessary steps immediately 10 aid
the project.
The resolution was passeo unani-
mously on motion by Alderman Wit
liam T. Switzer. The special meeting
was called yesterday afternoon a. soon
ns the mayor got word hat the camT
was to be situated hero.
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Personal News
Items.


Auto SprlnE3, al mhhea. korber co
Born las night TO Mr.. and Mrs. T
II. Hardin. 52t North second street. a
daughter.
Mrs. A. NJ Chntterton OF Lexington.
Ohio. arrived here last night to spend
several weeks with her sister. Mrs, l..
@. Rice ~ 100 South Arms street.
william schrodt. an cmploye in ;hc
mechanical department OF the santa
Re railroad. Of Belcn. y. ~. IL here
on a visit.
Elmer Riehl left last night for El
Paso to visit his parents for a short
time. Tie Intends to enlist In the navy
there.
Miss Molly Kelly, niece OF Mrs. =,
f. McCanna, and Miss Margaret Nc
Gamma. lett last night for a visit TO
Santa Fc.
Mr.. and AIRS. Edwin $. valiant ar
rived th.- morning from 81. Michncls.
Maryland and are guests % q +.
Valiant. at 525 West Copper.
MIR. Gertrude Thomas was granted
a decree ot divorce on the ground OF
abandonment Yesterday in the district
court. By the terms of the decree
she is awarded $50 "a month ulimouy,
Mr ANA Mrs. Leon Antoine left last
night for Tucson. Ariz.. where the
will attend the wedding of their son,
Ernest Antoine. 90 Miss Helen Wicl-
ham.
Mrs G. 4. Watson 81 i005 Forester
avenue. and her daughter. accompan-
led by her sister Mrs. NJ T.. Haz"
and small daughter, Helen, left y~ostcr-
day on No. . for Sault Ste Marie, call
ed there by the illness OF their mother.
Floyd Byrd, the pnr0led convict
caught proving through an apart
( mont house this week was taken back
To- The penitentiary today Is BUILDING
Inspector Earl Bowdlch. who acted as
a special officer.
n. Rev FREDERICK - Howdcn or
rived home yesterday from santa Fe
Tho bishop win remain IN the city un-
III the Episcopal convocation meets
ucX week in santa Fe, hcGiunins
Tuesday. MAY =.
Ms. G, c. Mcachem. with her
daughter Floise Mcachcu. arrived IA
Albuquerque from s.. Louis yestof DAY
MTh MfA'htm VIII ION H'i hhi"AHu
who has just taken a lease on a hotel
AZ tho 1omez Springs.
Mrs George Rilier from the Church
! Missions Giouse IN New York CITY
who was the guest Of Mrs. T. Il. How.
den YESTERDAY. left last night FOR T.
Paso. TcNas. IN tho afternoon N
addressed a large number uf womoi
o. missions.
Myruu ~ Thompson. coast line
fireman from WiusIoW. Ari2.. brought
his wifo tu tho oity Yesterday. placing
her IN r. local hnspitol whore she was
operated ON for appendicitis. Mr.
Thompson * q son of Conductor Mile
Is. Thompson of his city,
Ben Mindlin. brother Of Mrs, Fcnr'
YuuoW. ycHtoi day purchased m" hu'
mess Of Mr. Nauuw IN the -. thentoi
building and took possession M once
Mr.. Mindliu Re from springfield, Mo
Mr. Nauuw ls the nwuer Of sovcrn.
tracts Of valuable valley land above
the CITY and he VIII devote himself lr
tho future so farming.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03

Want 10 trade thar mule Tor a gas
wagon Try the WAIST AD way.