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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
America ard England's Example.

When England went to war against
Germany in 1914 there was confident ex-
pectatiun that a sufficient army would
be raised through volunteer enlistments
to meet the military needs of the case
England had long resisted compulsory
training proposals and universal service
plans urged by Lord Roberts and other
military leaders and statesmen, trust
ing to the responsive spirit of the peo-
pie when danger threatened There was
large outturning of Britons in re-
Spouse TO the call for volunteers. but the
numbers were not adequate There was
no comprehensive organization of the
patriotic spirit The thought of univer-
sal service was not sufficiently estab-
hshed, and as 4 result the military
chiefs, seeing nothing but their own
needs of physically fit force. immedi-
ately concentrated upon recruiting for
the ranks. They set their physical
standards too high, rejecting thousands
OF men of the type later gladly received
into the ranks. men capable of doing
splendid service after training. These
reflections discouraged cnlstments, and
it was not until the people had been
thoroughly angered by the German naval
and aerial raids that the ranks began
to fill. Even in this spirit the enlist
ments were not adequate There was
much dislocation of the industrial stu
alton. Men who were needed in the mu-
nitions factories left for the training
camps. Many who were doing valuable
duty in commercial lines and whose
places could not be well filled by sub
stitutes rushed to the colors. There was
plenty of patriotism, but little system,
and England suffered in the field and
at home in consequence.
America should avoid these errors.
With the English example so clearly in
view this country should organize itself
for war thoroughly and with order. 1t
should regard the whole mass of the peo-
pie as subject to service and assign in
dividuals to those duties that can be
best performed by them, and for which
they are best fitted. 1t should not de-
pend upon the impulsive patriotism of
men to make an army. The system pro-
posed and now waiting for congressional
approval is styled "selective draft" It
Is form of CONSUMPTION, to be sure,
but CONSUMPTION only in the sense that
the government proposes to have hand
in determining what kind of service the
individual citizen shall render and not
leave it wholly to his Judgment as to
when he shall render that service and
what it shall be.
This war is not to be fought by a mere
minority of the American people. 1t is
not the war of few men, but war of
all the people. The interests of every
American are at stake. And every
American should be ready to do that.
to win the war, which will be most eff
fective. Only through universal service
can the United States maintain its DO
sition, its honor and its prestige in the
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
Mexico.

The Mexican ambassador presented his
credentials yesterday, and the President,
in replying to the ambassadors address,
said:
Il take note of your statement that
constitutional order will be re-estab-
Ished in Mexico on May l. I shall vel
come the day that brings me convincing
evidence that a constitutional govern
ment has been established in Mexico.
both willing and able to afford to Ameri-
can citizens and their property the same
measure of protection and to apply to
them the same impartial administration
of justice that is afforded and is applied
to nationals or the citizens or subjects
OF other foreign countries The United
States asks no more and can, of course,
accept no Less
At last, official relations between the
two countries are fully re-established.
An American ambassador is in Mexico
City, and a Mexican ambassador is here
Now, as the phrase is. for business.
President Wilson awaits and will "wel-
come the day" that brings him econ
vineing evidence" of such return to
law and order in Mexico as affords pro.
lection to American citizens and their
property. 1t has been some years since
that condition of affairs existed. Many
American lives have been taken and
much American property destroyed a
the result of the turbulence that fol
lowed the downfall Of Diaz
The most Convincing evidence" that
President Carranza could offer of hi
I, power at home and of his friendship fol
America would be the capture of Vills
and the permanent dispersion Of the lat
ter's band Of outlaws. We undertook
the task, but, lacking the cooperation
2 Of the Carranzistas, failed. Why co
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
WOMEN'S FINE
GLOVES

That Launder as Satisfactorily
as Pocket Handkerchief.
A we'll gloved hand denotes refine
ment; glove that washes we'll de-
notes good quality. In these offer
ings you are assured of both points
of merit,
Wemen's One-clasp American-made
Washable Doeskfn Gloves. white and
natural.
Sl.50 pair.
Women's Overwhelmingly WASH
able Kidskfn Gloves, p. x. NJ and
pique sewn, with self-embroidery or
three rows of black embroidery
Pretty and fashionable shades of tan,
pearl, Newport, ivory and white.
$1.75 pair.
W o m ms One-clasp Wash-rite
Arabian Mocha Gloves with self and
two-toned embroidery; in pearl, mode.
tan. taupe. ivory. pigal and white.
SIS pair.
Main floor, center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
The Farmer and the War.

The farmer bulks large these days.
He must hustle as never before. He
must tickle his acres, few or many, as
never before. A new factor should en-
ter into his calculations. He is work
ing for more than money now. Money
returns for his labor, of course, he
wants, and will get. But, in large
sense, he has become a public official.
He holds sort Of commission. He must
help keep order; and short food sup
ply is prolific source Of disorder. He
must fill his bins to heaping, if possible,
and in that way contribute to public
comfort.
But while the war has made this
change in the farmers duty, it will make
no change in the routine Of his life.
Sowing and reaping win be as prosaic
and uneventful as ever.
Elsewhere, however, the war will show
changes in many ways. There will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
Tonight's Recruiting Meeting.

Tonight the fourth of The Stars naval
recruiting meetings will be held at the
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street. There will be music by the Ma
rine Band, motion pictures and speeches.
That there will be a crowd is assured
by the attendance at preceding meetings
That there will be applicants for enlist
ment in the Marine Corps is likewise as
sured by the spirit that has been mani
tested heretofore. BY means of these
meetings the needs of the country are
brought wildly before the people in
terms that admit of no question, and
that are calculated to inspire the prac
teal patriotism of Americans. While
recruiting is proceeding at good pace,
the rate of enlistments is not yet high
enough to meet the requirements. The
Marine Corps is especially lacking in
men 1t is short about 5000 of its now
allotted strength. This corps has glori-
Gus record in naval history and offers
exceptional opportunities to able bodied,
ambitious young men. Apart from the
immediate emergency, in which every
American should be eager to find his
place in the great army that is to fight
for national victory, the ranks of the
Marine Corps should be quickly filed.
The hope is that more than hundred
recruits will result from tonight's gath
ering at The Star corner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
SHEETS AND PILLOWCASES
Some Timely and Sensible Advice
Regarding Them.

From the most reliable sources we are ad-
vised that the U. S. Government will require vast
quantities of Sheets and Pilowcases, and naturally
every manufacturer will give the government
preference in filling orders as patriotic duty.
This will very likely make goods of this char
acter exceedingly scarce, if it does not affect prices
materially.
We offer at the present time very large stock
at the prices prevailing for the past two months.
We strongly advise our customers to buy now
SHEETS AND PILLOWCASES of all qualities that
good enough to offer for sale to critical
clientele shelves.
Eleventh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
Natural Resources,

'Mongst the blossoms where the zephy
Gathers sweetness on its way;
We behold the gentle heifer
In her somewhat awkward play.
We admit the tones she'll utter
As true music cannot live;
But Just think about the butter
And the milk that she will givel
In our hours Of idle pleasure
She Is not household pet;
But she brings us wondrous treasure,
And we'H know her value yet.
We will have to get together
And admit her future use.
When we estimate the leather
+ She is going to produce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

Many German soldier in the trenches
is going to feel disheartened by the idea
of fighting against the U. 8. A., where
his neighbors have found prosperity and
toward which his own hopes may be
turned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
Seeking an Emancipator.

"Would you welcome food dictator 2"
~ would, if he had the nerve to step
into our culinary department and com
pei the cook to listen respectfully to in
structions."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

After study of United States meth
DDS Of making ready any of the smaller
nations that might have contemplated
serious trouble with Uncle Sam are
probably glad they did not force mat
tiers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
NerYousness.

"Do you think you would be nervous
in battle?"
"I'm sure I would" confessed Mr..
Chuggins. Every time 1 heard a can
non I'd imagine another of my tires had
burst"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An Indefinite Program.

"What has become of the movement
for spelling reform?"
"Had to give it up in our town. Peo-
pie couldn't settle on any style of spell
ing that suited everybody"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

The price of wheat is not any en-
couragement to the farmer who has
neglected to raise considerable supply
of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
Military ExiGency.

There will be duty to be done,
Whichever way you go.
The man who cannot tote a gun
Will have to grab a hoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition. is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month:
daily only. - cents per month: Sunday
only. 20 cents per month. orders may be
sent by mail. or telephone Main 244o.
collection is made by carrier at the end
of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

The publication of betting odds Of
fered by Lloyds somehow escapes cen
sure as a method of encouraging gam
bling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

The kaiser is said to be in Holland.
Though neutral, Holland probably feels
compelled to be more or less neighborly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
A New Fabric from
France
FILLINE CLOTH.

Among our many new arrivals
is this cloth, that is entirely
original. The fabric is a mix
ture of linen and cotton, and
is the fabric for blouses, being
sheer in weight, and in many
respects more desirable than
Handkerchief Linen. A beauti-
full array Of new colors:
PINK, CHAMPAGNE. OLD ROSE.
SKY BLUE. MAIZE. FLESH.
HELLO AND WHITE.
so inches wide, @1.OO yard.
FAvORITE CLOTH-A fabric
that is made in colors OF pink
and blue, and is made in
France especially for beautiful
undergarments.
4S inches wide, &1.O0 yard.
Second floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

Surreptitiously shooting up munitions
plants is scarcely dignifed incident in
a war whose cost is staggering humanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

No bombshell has exploded with as
awe-inspiring report as that of the
81 900, 900 900 war fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

The record made by Prussianism in
Europe has not been calculated to popu-
larize it in Latin America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

Any dreams entertained by Carranza
of becoming the kaiser of Texas have
been shattered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

The arrival of distinguished English
men affords new evidence that the free
dom of the seas has not entirely disap-
peared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

At present Col Roosevelt is feeling
too much like war horse to give the
old bull moose thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
THE EASY ACCESS OF WAYNE
WARDROBES

Makes Them the Ideal Garment Container.
Use these Wayne Wardrobes to keep your
garments in-the ones that you are using several
times week, as well as those that you put aside
for the season. The roominess of Wayne Ward
robes prevents crushing or wrnkling, and the gar
ments retain their natural shape. Your garments
are instantly accessible and can be replaced again
in the Wardrobes when through wearing with as
great ease as in ordinary closet. They are air
tight, and consequently are mothproof. dustproof
"a positive protection against all such enemies of
clothes
The fragrant woodsy smell of cedar is an abb
solute preventive of moths-no dsagreeable odor
to cling to your garments when you take them
from the Wardrobe, but they are ready to
Immediately.
Different sizes for all uses, SOC to $1.50 each.
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

Treachery is state of mind, but the
overt act is required to make it recog-
nizable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

The captains Of industry are proving
themselves leaders of no small capacity
IN a military crisis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

Shark skins make good leather. Shark
hunting might be substituted for shark
lodging as a seaside sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

suhsc-iption hy msi-Payabie In sdvan-e
JatE, san dav mel n q d. 6nc per month
Isth sun DAY rSccpted 40c per month.
Saturday star. 81 year; Sunday Star. S. 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York Office: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago once: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European ONCE: Regent St. London.
South American Office: La Vale 34l.
Buenos Aires. Argentina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

81 am" replied Mr.. Dolan. "That's
why I want to get in as soon as pos.
sible and finish up the fighting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
Practical Peace Plans.

"Aren't you for peace?" asked Mr.
Rafferty,.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-27
defendants TO the introduction Of testi
mony on this question.
CANNOT EXCLUDE POINTS.

"The situation presented here is sub
stantially the same as that presented
in numerous other cuses where it ap-
peared that the defendant carriers had
disregarded distance and blanketed an
extensive producing territory served
by their own lines but had refused to
accord similar treatment to points
served by short connecting carriers,
within the general confines of the blan-
ket territory.
After electing to adopt the blanket
basis of rates from points on its lines
in Utah and Idaho covering large ex-
panse of territory, the Short Line can
not justly exclude points on Short
Line common carrier like the traction
line, particularly as such points are To-
Gated well within the boundaries OF
the blanket territory. Upon consider
alton of all the facts of record we find
and conclude that the through rates on
fruit in carloads from points ON the
traction lines to points in defined terri
tories. Colorado points and east, sub
ject complainants to undue prejudice
and disadvantage. to the extent that
they exceed the rates in effect from
Roise. Idaho via the Short Line and
its connections to the same destina-
lions. An order giving effect To. these
conclusions will be entered
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-27
SWITCHMEN STRIKE;
TIE UP SHIPMENTS
OF WAR MATERIALS

Gary, Ind, Sept. 27.-Three hundred
switehmen employed in the local yards
of the Elgln, Joliet, Eastern Belt rail-
road, went on strike today, threatening
g. serious tie-up Of the steel mills,
which are turning out supplies for the
government About 200 other switch
men are out at South Chicago and
Joliet, Ill.
The men, who are demanding a wage
increase, are said TO have walked out
in violation of instructions of union
leaders. About half of the strikers
are said to be members Of the switch
mems union, hut negotiations which
preceded the walkout were conducted
by committee of employees said tc
have had no standing with the union
The Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Belt
railroad controls practically all tbs
tracks feeding the big mills of tbs
United States Steel corporation and
other concerns here and in South Chi
cago. Traffic on the railroad Itself
was tied up today but the majority OF
the mills. it was said would be able
to continue operation for several days
with the material on hand.
The men presented their demands
to the railroad two days ago and is
sued an ultimatum at the lime. They
ask wage increase of 42k and AIN
cents an hour to 70 and rs cents.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-27
GRAIN
CHICAGO,

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Selling by longs
We'd today with bullish weather re-
ports. with the result that corn prices
were practically unchanged from yes
terday's closing.
December corn opened Y lower at
s1.20s4. and continued at that figure.
May opened unchanged at $1.1s, and
showed no variation.
Oats prices were irregular. owing to
the uncertain tone in corn. September
opened II higher and later gained the
same fraction, to 59R. December
opened bSk, unchanged from yester
day. but later gained u. May opened
61&. down u, continuing at that
figure.
Provisions were irregular. Hog
prices at the yard were higher on an
active market.
Corn-Decenber 1904 May 117x.
Oats-September 5s&.' Decembe'
5S&. May 61$.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-27
MEMBERS OF IRON
TRADES COUNCIL TO
90 BACK TO WORK

San Francisco, Sept. 27.-Paralysis OF
San Francisco bay shipbuilding. which
has tied up for 10 days, work on $780,
100000 worth of government contracts
will end tomorrow morning when 25,-
900 members of the Iron Trades council
will resume work in all yards and
shops. This will bring to an end the
strike declared Sept. II, following =
disagreement over wages.
Reports that many members of the
boilermakers union might refuse to re-
sume work could not be confirmed and
were. not generally credited.
The decision to end the strike came
after five hour session of the iron
trades council marked by spirited de-
bate Of delegates of the II unions re-
presented.
The council announced, however, that
It was not satisfied with the temper
airy agreement and would accept 1t
purely for patriotic reasons.
The federal adjustment board, 1t was
stated, will be served with notice that
unless IT permanently adjusts the diff
ferences involved by Nov. IL. the Iron
Trades council will again consider a
strike.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-27
PRESIDENT OF THE
GERMAN REICHSTAG
ATTACKS WILSON

Amsterdam, Sept 27.-'He who at
tempts to drive a wedge between ths
kaiser and his people bites on gran
ite,". declared President Kaempff of
the German reichstag In opening Of
that body's sessions today.
Dispatches from Berlin quoted him
as sarcasticaliy demanding to know
how President Wilson. could continue
to talk the protection of small nations
In the face OF the fact that he left
Greece in the lurch.-
Tho reichstags presiding officers
quoted Won Buelow's phrase to biting
granite" in lauding the common sense
Of the German people" who would re-
fuse any such separation from the
kaiser as that desired by the American
president
Berlin dispatches said Chancellor
Michaelis' speech, originally scheduled
for today, had been postponed. II was
declared the chancellor would not
make any additional public statements
as to Germany's peace aims but might
address a secret meeting Of the main
committee Of the reichstag.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-27
LIVESTOCK
CHICAGO.

Chicago, Sept. 7.-Hogs-Recelpts
5000. Market strong, 10 higher Mixed
and butchers, 1s.15@1s.40; good to
heavy, 1S.75@19.40; rough heavy. 1895
@1e.15; light, 1s.15@19,S5; pigs, 14.259
1910.
Cattle-Receipts. 5000. Market dull
and weak, 10 lower. Beeves, 1850
1875 cows and heifers. 5.10@12.50;
stockers and feeders, SIS SOLIDS;
calves, 1O@18; western steers, 6.4o@
1870,
Sheep-Receipts, 10000 Market
weak to Is lower. Native. s.90@1L50;
western. s.25@12.50; lambs, native.
12.75@17. lambs, western, 13.254l7.75.
The hog market closed fairly active
and Is higher. Top for hogs was 1880.
Estimates for tomorrow are 5000.
The cattle market closed slow and
steady Top for cattle was 11.75; for
calves 1900. Estimates for tomorrow
are 1000
The sheep market closed weak. Top
for sheep was 1850; for lambs 1875.
Estimates for tomorrow are 1000.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-09-27
POOR EQUIPMENT
FOR SOLDIERS Ar
CAM P FUNSTON
Charged There Will Be No
Heat at Cantonment Camp
Until Christmas Short
age in Blankets.

Kansas City. Mo-, Sept. 2I.--Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt, newspaperman
has started his first campaign. II Is
to better conditions of men in the ma
tional army camp at Camp Funston.
When the colonel with Major Gen
eral Leonard Wood. addressed Kansas
City business men at a luncheon Mon
day, he asked newspapers to investi-
gate the reason for the shortage in
blankets, uniforms and equipment al
Funston. The result has been series
of exposes, ending in charges In this
mornings edition of the Kansas City
Star, that there is as yet no heat in
the barracks at the camp and that
there will be none before the latte,
part Of October. and probably not be-
fore Christmas.
1t rained all day yesterday at the
camp and last night the temperature
was near freezing. Men slept in IN
heated rooms. wrapped in army over
coats. and castoff clothing. according
to the Stars correspondent
Many of the men have no change OF
clothing, having been instructed to re-
port at the camp with nothing but 9
tooth brush and when their clothes
were soaked in Yesterdays downpour
they had no means of drying them
according to the Stars story.