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The House Committees.

The marrow of the House question
lies in the committees. The speakership
has been shorn of its power and impor-
tancc. What is left of it is but a per
sonal compliment bestowed on the re
cipient. rs 4 presiding officer Mr. Clark
chair Mr.. Mann would acquit himself as
we'll. The speakership. therefore. is of
snail moment in the equation in hand.
But the committees are horse of an
other color. They have power, and are
Important They count Hence, in con
.sjdcring House control-partisan. non
partisan or bi-partisan-th committees
are TO be put in the forefront.
NJ this time five of the House com
mittccs always intrusted with impor-
tant busimcss-wilI be looked to for ac-
ton of the greatest momcnt-ways and
means, appropriations, army, navy and
foreign affairs. The government must
have money for the support of all its
plans. That money must be apportioned
in a way to secure the best results. An
army, worthy of the name, is to be ere
ated. y navy, worthy in its present
size, is 10 be increased in size, and the
whole equipped with the best. Foreign
affairs are complicated, and growing
more so.
As it is money that makes the mare
go, the ways and means committee is
the ranking committee. Its chairman,
10y virtue of his office, is leader of the
House. All bills relating to the raising
of revenue must originate in the House,
aud are prepared by that committee. At
present, therefore, great weight attaches
10 the personnel of that committee for
the coming two years.
Enormous sums of money will be nee
essary to support what seems now on
the cards. Existing revenue laws are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Our New Islands.

The day approaches for taking over
the Danish West Indies As the islands
figure principally in our naval calcutta
tons. the naval features of our policy
Will he first considered and applied.
The country's Endorsement of the ac-
QUESTION of the territory was cordial.
While the price was regarded as a little
stiff, there was no complaint. Every
body understood that we were bargain
ing at Il time when we could not afford
to be "ncar.n We needed the islands,
and had money in plenty. So the nego-
tiations were not protracted.
The purchase fgure-twenty-five mil
lions-may look small later by compari-
son with the cost of putting the islands
into the condition necessary in our
naval program. But that higher figure
will be justified, and, therefore, ap-
proved. A well equipped naval base
may not be had for song; and we want
the best that money can buy.
Overshadowing and important as the
naval matter is, it is not, however, the
only matter of interest TO us in our new
possessions. We should, and, of course,
will, develop all the planting and com
mercial possibilities there. Denmark
has done little in that way 1t will be
in our power to do great deal; and
we shall profit by all we do if we 90
about the business in the right way.
Fortunately for the people Of the is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

utterly inadequate. Besides, they are
fashioned on lines of class and section,
and Objectionable on that account.
Where shall all this money be found?
Who shall "pay the freight"e Few, or
many9 The need is the need of all. The
money when found is to be laid out for
the benefit of all.
Thus is made clear not only the curl
osity but the anxiety attaching to the
composition of the committee to which
so much is to be referred in the near
future. That it should be composed of
men of experience and large vision IN
revenue matters is not to be gainsaid
Upon their labors much will depend, not
only in the ease of the war if it comes
and is expensive, but in the case of the
economic policy which will survive the
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Start the Gardens.

With the organization yesterday of
q central committee of citizens to co
ordinate and consolidate the garden
making efforts of the people of Wash
tematic tilling of the District soil this
summer. This is Z practical. valuable
movement. certain TO lead to important
results if the facilities so freely offered
the people are utilized. There is no
lack of Hand for cultivation, back lots,
side lots. ground awaiting improvements,
and the owners of these spaces have
come forward generously with tenders
of them. In every neighborhoOd oppor-
tunities are at hand for individual or
community gardening. 1t is expected
that sums will be quickly provided to
pay for the blowing and heavier work
of preparing the soil. An expert OF the
Department of Agriculture has been de-
tailed to supervise the work of garden
making. 1t is expected that the citi-
zens' organization will speedily bring
together all necessary resources for put
ting the garden makers in touch with the
plots and to direct them as TO the best
methods of cultivation and planting.
Every bushel of vegetables raised in
these gardens this summer will be a con
tribution to the city's food supply. IT
will not only reduce the cost of living
of those who maintain the gardens. but
it will aid in keeping down the cost to
those who have no opportunity to raise
their own supplies. If, for example. a
hundred tons of vegetables are produced
in these gardens this summer the de-
mand on the general stock in the mar
kets will be lessened by that amount,
with consequent reduction i'll the price
to those who are compelled to buy If
meanwhile other cities are doing the
same the accumulated effect upon the
markets in general cannot fail to be
wholesome
Generally speaking, the cause of high
prices in the markets today is the fact
that the demand practically exhausts the
supply. There is no surplus, and conse-
quently every pound of foodstuffs
brought into the market is sure of con
sumption and the prices naturally rise.
That this tendency upward is facilitated
by manipulation is generally believed,
but the surest way to check it is for
each city. by thorough cultivation of
its available spaces, TO widen the mar
gin between supply and demand against
which the manipulators cannot operate
for price advances.
A patriotic duty is imposed upon
every one who can possibly make gar
den this year to do his bit to solve the
food problem in his own way by direct
personal effort. Washington should
make high record of self sustenance
this summer
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The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
LOYAL Citizens.

For several days rumorS have circu-
lated in this city to the effect that
certain citizens of German birth or ex-
traction had been or were about to be
arrested on charges of plotting and
working in behalf of the German gov
erRment and in hostility to our own.
These rumors have gone to the extent of
positive statements Of the suicide of
some of these men on exposure of their
diSloyalty. These reports have been
cruclly unjust to body of citizens of
the highest standing in the community
and the most sincere loyalty to the
government of the United States.
During the earlier months of the war
the German Americans of this city. as
elsewhere, gave expression to their sym
pathies for their fatherland in the Eu-
ropean war. 1t was natural and
reasonable that they should thus feel
and thus express themselves. The
United States was then officially neutral.
The fact that many more Americans
favored in spirit and in speech the
cause of the entente allies, as matter
OF sentiment, did not preclude the Ger
man-Americans from speaking as freely
as did those of other sympathies. Some
times they spoke, as did many not of
German origin, in derogation of the
governments policies and actions
But with the approach of the crisis
between the United States and Ger
many these men of Washington, lead
ers in the business community, active
in civic works. good Americans all, be-
came undivided in their allegiance to
the country of their adoption or birth.
Now that war is apparently about to
break between the two countries, they
are in a painful position; but there can
be no question as to their patriotic sup
port of the government and their swift
and sincere reputation of all works or
words by fanatical partisans calculated
to injure tile American people in the
new crisis.
These cruel reports. the exaggerations
of gossip, should cease The govern
ment is perfectly capable of protect
ing itself against the Vaccinations of
read spies and traitors. 1t has it's agen-
cies of.detection, which it is vigorously
and intelligently utilizing here and else
where. that can be relied upon to ex
pose and punish those who undertake
destruction or espionage. The good citi-
zens of Washington who were born in
Germany or of German parents in
America, to whom Washington owes so
much for their public spirit and their
works for the upbuilding of the capital,
their generosity in all charities, their
unsparing endeavors for the public well
fare in all ways, should be given the
confidence of the community rather
than bo subjected to wild suspicious and
false reports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
The Confederate Reunion.

Y little more than two months hence
Washington will be for the first time
the scene of the annual reunion of tbs
veterans of the Confederacy; the men
who over half a century ago fought
under their own banner for a cause
they believed to be just. The war end
ed tifty-two years ago this spring. The
issue was settled then for all time, that
the United States was and must always
remain indivisble. The verdict was ac-
cepted by the south with philosophy
and patriotism, and the men who bore
arms for the cause that was lost devoted
themselves bravely to the task of re-
creating their land, restoring its pros
perity and making it valuable part Of
the American national system. How
well they have succeeded in the half
century is we'll known. The south is to-
day land of plenty, of progress and
of unquestioned loyalty
No happier time could have been
chosen for holding the first Confeder-
ate reunion at the National Capital
Perhaps at the date of the assemblage
this country will be at war with Ger
many. There viii be need then of every
conceivable demonstration of the Amer
lcanism of all citizens. Possibly many
of those in the ranks of the Sons of
Confederate Veterans will then be in
other ranks, serving the country. Doubt
less every wearcr of the gray who will
march in parade here will repine that
the limit of age bars him from active
service under the Stars and Stripes.
Washington has been the host of the
Grand Army of the Republic several
times and has always done its part we'll.
1t will do no less for the veterans of
the Confederacy. 1t has now under way
preparation for the reception of these
men, who are certain to conquer the
capitals affections Certain necessities
are to be met on all these occasions,
expenses are to be met. A popular
subscription must be raised and there
should be no doubt as to the sufficiency
of the response to the invitation to
give. Washington should accord greet
ing to the veterans such as thew have
never had at any other reunion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
A Moment,

Just a moment for a smile,
Even when a future grim
Seems to hold the threat of guile
And the end looks strange and grim
BY the road that men must make,
Beaten by the hoof and wheel,
Wild flowers joyously awake
And life's loneliness reveal
AS the traveller on his way
Trudges YEARLY along,
How he loves the blossoms gay,
Where the birds lift up their song.
And perhaps he fingers there
Only for q little while
With the blossoming SO fair;
Just a moment for smile. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Long Endeavor.

care you going to make a speech in
Congress?'
whats the use!" inquired Senator
Sorghum. ''If the people don't know by
this time what I'm thinking about,
there's no chance of my ever being able
to tell them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Unselfsh Ideal.
you want to vote O.

''Do you want to vote!"
"Only incidentally" replied the SUI
perior woman. "My desire is to reform
politics in our community so that its
influences and associations will be
proper for my husband"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

Any admirer of fine machinery must
regret that the German ships in the
United States were unable to protect
themselves against demonstration of
<uthlessness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
Benefits in Turn,

Oh, Fate disposes of our fears
And sounds the joy note louder,
For, when the oyster disappears,
We may expect clam chowder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Sole Reliance.

Gan elephant is remarkable for his
docility."
ut has to be-" replied Miss Cayenne.
Like some of US human beings who hap
pen not to be very beautiful an elephant
must depend for praise on his lovely dis
position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

The telephone has dispensed with the
possible need of a Paul Revere. But
the promptness with which response is
made to any patriotic call shows that
the old spirit survives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

1t is hoped that the safe voyage of
the st. Louis may be attributed to some
thing more than sheer carelessness on
the part of the submarines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

The gentleman who arrives with
suit case full of speeches is not likely
to find much encouragement in the com
ing Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

Tile President of China is frankly in
sympathy with the Germans. The rapid
ity with which political conditions
change in China leaves room for hope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

Prohibition has caused industry to
make some interesting strides toward
answering the question, "What shall we
do with our ex-breweries?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27
High.

THE Potomac river is remarkably
high 49,
Yes. You don't realize how high it
is until the bill for water rent comes in"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

NEcu nation finds itself forced
away from neutral position, the at
tempt of an individual citizen to hang
on 10 il is necessarily awkward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

The prediction of crisis in the re-
lations of labor and capital has passed
on its way to forgetfulness without seri-
Gus damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

The more European people study
France the better a republican form of
government ought to look to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

It should be gratefully remembered
that little Serbia did everything possible
to avoid this war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

A fair minded spy will not manifest
serious Indignation when it comes his
turn to be spied upon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

The Russian nihilist has disappeared
and the fiction writer is deprived of one
of his most reliable thrill producers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-27

Nobody blames man unjustly ac-
cused of deficient patriotism for getting
angry and even bellicosc
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-28
TAHLEQUAH GIRL TO
UNVEIL SEQUOYAH
MONUMENT JUNE 6.

TAHLEQUAH GIRL -
Miss Anne Ross, of Tahlequah, an In
dian princess of the Cherokee line, has
been appointed maid of honor by Miss
Ethel Ikard of Ardmore to attend the
national reunion of United Confederate
Veterans in Washington, June 4 to s.,
Miss Ross has been selected to unveil
the Sequoyah monument, June 6, which
will be placed in the hall of fame at the
national capital, in recognition of Sc
quoyahs work in inventing the Chero-
kee alphabet.
Miss Ross sat for the sculptor Zolney
that he might be able to incorporate
the Cherokee features in the statue. She
has collected and edited a great number
Of the legends of her race. Although
her home is at Tahlequah, she has been
staying with her sister at Writ. Miss
Ikard, Miss Ross and the others from
this part of the state will leave for the
reunion June 2.
Miss Ruby Randol, sponsor for the
Chickasaw brigade, has appointed Miss
Mary Boone her maid of honor for the
state reunion at Chickasha.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-28
MISS CARTER AND
MRS. WALCOTT TO
u. G. V. REUNION

Miss Italy Carter OF Ardmore has
been appointed maid of honor, and Mrs
Arthur Walcott of Ardmore, chaperone,
by DR.. E. NJ Haley, OF McAlester, com.
manding general of the U c. ", depart
ment of Oklahoma, to attend the aunual
reunion Of United Confederate Veterans
and Sons and Daughters Of the Confed.
eracy, to be held at Washington, June
to s. Two special trains will carry
the Oklahoma contingent. One of them.
under the direction Of DIR. Haley, will
start from McAlester Friday afternoon.
Another will be united at Memphis,
Tenn, and VIII arrive in the national
capital Monday morning, June 4.
About 5000 people are expected 20
attend the reunion. Tulsa is a candi-
date for the next meeting A resolution
asking for rotation in office of com.
-mander in chief is to be introduced at
the convention. 1t is argued that more
veterans should be allowed to enjoy the
honor than is permitted by the present
practice, by which one person is re-
elected several times.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-28

ed with a favorable view Of the morn
ing's news from Russia and Italy, to-
day encouraged renewal Of the buying
movement in cotton.
AS II was a holiday in Liverpool
there were no cables, and there seem
ed to be few English orders around the
ring.
The market opened steady at an ad.
vance of 2 to IL points, with July sell
ing up to 21.77 and October to 2136
during the early trading, or about IA to
21 points net higher. Realizing was
very heavy and prices later eased off
10 or Is points from the best
One Of the private reports indicated
decrease Of 3.2 per cent in acreage and
placed the condition at 727, while an
other made the condition I'll and acre
age per cent smaller The official
condition last year at this time was
IT'S.
Fluctuations showed continued ner.
vousness and irregularity during the
middle Of the afternoon With October
ruling around 21.15 at o'clock or about
Z points net lower. Some attention was
attracted by the increasing interior re.
ceipts which were supposed to reflect
cotton brought out by the higher prices
The close was steady:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-28
COTTON.
New Orleans Market.

New Orleans, May 2S.-Although the
cotton market here hesitated on the
opening today and lost a point on the
most active months. new buying came
in on the cold weather in the north
west portion Of the belt and prices
made ready response. At the end OF the
first half hour OF business the trading
months were TO 12 points over last
weeks close.
Stop orders were uncovered on a
scale down on the break from the early
high level, with July selling off to 21.Ss
and December 2l.07 during the middle
OF the morning, or about II to 30 points
net lower. Offerings then tapered OF
and there were rallies OF 20 to % points
around midday, but the tone was ner,
vous and unsettled and the bulges met
renewed realizing.
Heavy selling met the rise, much OF
II being in the way OF liquidation on
the part OF recent buyers. The market
softened and lost ground rapidly for a
while. Toward noon, the trading
months were IL to % points under the
last prices OF Saturday.
A quiet tone in the spot department
increased selling OF contracts in the az.
ternoon. At 1880 the active months were
22 TO 80 points under the last prices OF
Saturday.
The market closed steady at a decline
OF 10 to % points.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-28
CHAMPION TO MAKE
MEMORIAL ADDRESS

Judge T. w. Champion has been Sc
lected as the principal speaker at the
memorial exercises to be held June 8
under the auspices of the John II. Nor.
gan camp, United Confederate Veterans.
w. J. Bryan has been invited but it was
impossible for him to be here at that
date. according to a communication Just
received from him. Plans for the day
and reports Of the different committees
were made at the meeting held at the
court house yesterday afternoon.
Another meeting. to be held at the
court house at o'clock Tuesday after.
noon has been called by Captain Pull
liam. All members Of the camp are
urged to be present to formulate defi-
mite plans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-28
13 NEGROES IN
RAID ON CRAP GAME

The relative values, financially speak.
ing, Of sevens, elevens. craps and other
like terms were being discussed in no
uncertain language yesterday afternoon
in a negro house on the Santa Fe rail-
road. when officer Bill Ford entered
upon the scene and stopped the dice
game.
One negro started to run, but decided
to stop when a bullet from Bills gun
sang sweet lullaby past his chocolate
brown head. Corralling the thirteen
men into compact bunch. the officer
started with them toward the city and
was met at the gate by other officers
in cars.
Each Of the negroes was fined IS in
police court this morning, the fines
being paid by the man who owned the
house in which the game was raided.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-28
ROMANCE BEGAN IN
WHITE ROCK OFFICE

Members Of the White Rock Oil Com.
pany will be interested in the marriage
OF Miss Suzanne Sturgeon and Asa
Emenhiser which occurred Sunday at
the home OF the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. T. II. Sturgeon in Oklahoma City
Mr.. and Mrs. Emenhelser are both EN-.
ployed in the offices OF the White Rock
and there began the romance which
eliminated in the wedding YESTERDAY
Mr.. Sturgeon is secretary OF the com.
pany. The ceremony was pronounced
by Or. Phil Baird, OF the Presbyterian
church. The young couple left on the
noon train for Galveston and other
Texas cities and when the train stopped
in Ardmore. number OF girlhood
friends OF the bride met her and a re.
ception was held at the Santa Fe sta.
ton. The bride formerly lived in this
city with her parents.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-05-28
GIRL TAKES STARTLING
OATH IN POLICE COURT

IF I don't tell the truth after I've
held up my hand and sworn to do so
I'll go 20 hell" was the startling state
ment Of little Miss Ruth Williams, four
teen years old. who appeared as a wit.
ness in police court this morning
against the defendant in disturbance
trial. Mary Marrs. another young girl,
also was a witness in the case, and tes.
titled that the defendants wife had
called her a little pale-faced devil"
Several other witnesses were heard.
after which the case was dismissed by
Mayor Roberts, on the ground that ii
was merely neighborhood quarrel, and
that no disturbance of the peace ac.
tually occurred.