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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

Legislators, under the lash. grow pan
icky, and put through a measure which
has been poorly prepared. The conse-
quence is inevitable. Complaint arises.
and the legislators are rallied at for do
ing the very thing that railing had
forced them to do. They had better
have taken a little time while about il
and done the thing in the right way.
And in the same spirit executives are
sometimes rallied at. They are told to
hurry up Decide the matter. and get it
ont of the way Too much time is con
sumed in arriving at decisions. Too
MANY persons are consulted. The need
is action.
Under the lash, executives sometimes
decide matters without sufficient thought
or information. and the consequence is
sure. Criticism for the blunder com
sponsible for the blunder. The official
who cuts ont the red tape-who dis
regards the value of accepted formula
finds himself assailed for his act.
1t is advisable to be specific in such
matters. Where debate degencrates into
Il palpable talkfcst it should be cut short
and the vote called Likewise, where
forms arc numerous and cumbersome
and antiquatcd. executives may well re-
wise the procedure and get reasonably
prompt results. But the general propo-
sition that debate is only delay. aud that
executive caution is only red tape, is
full of danger.
Speed is not necessarily progress.
Some things require time and great care
i'll the doing; and most of our war en-
gagements are distinctly of this sort.
Our nine months of war preparations
have not been wasted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
The Local Housing Problem.

With an allotment of funds from the
governments war appropriation the
District Council of Defense will be able
to maintain housing bureau for the
location of ncw department workers
who come to Washington this winter.
Twelve thousand OF these new clerks
are expected by the LIST of March. aud
room must be provided for hem, in pri-
vatc homes if possible. in temporary
quarters erected by the government
otherwise. 1t is believed that there are
accommodations here for most, if not
all. of these people. if they can be de
veioped through systematic inquiry, and
that satisfactory arrangements can be
effected if the clerks themselves will
consent to live, in most eases, beyond
walking distance of their places of en-
ployment. 1t is obvious that provision
cunnot be made for all if everybody III
sists upon quarters close TO the depart
mcntS.' And It is to be borne in mind
the accommodation and consequently
to the price Thus. in the matter of
earfarc and rents there is u balance that
should prevent injustice or trouble over
the cost of accommodations
The people of Washington should not
seek to profit unduly from the necessi-
ties of these new workers for the gov
eminent. This is war condition, and
any effort to make heavy returns upon
the letting of houses or rooms to meet
the requirements of the public service rs
!. to be deplored and resisted Naturally
a householder who gives up space within
his home for the accommodation of one
or more clerks must be paid for his sac
rifice. The government cannot expect
him to give all and get nothing, espe-
cially as every addition to the house
hold means an increase in his monthly
costs. But, on the other hand, it is not
only inhospitable, but distinctly unpa-
triotie. to charge heavy prices for facili-
ties that ordinarily would be easy to
obtain at perhaps half the rate
With the defense council in charge of
the provision of quarters, it may be pos
sible to establish scale of prices which,
while not absolutely enforcible, win yet
serve as standard that will tend to
stabilize rates and prevent extortion.
But the first thing is to find the rooms,
and this will be possible with sys-
tematic survey, which the provision of
funds will permit with little delay, es-
pecially as much has already been done
through civic organizations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Roosevclt's object is without other than |

Roosevelt's object is without other than
the prevailing purpose. His visit will
be to help. He feels strongly on the sub
ject. His record shows him to have
been an advocate of preparedness when,
had his advice been taken, the country
would have profited incidentally. His
eminenee entities him TO a hearing. Con-
gress is open to appeals from all
sources, high or low 1t is engaged in
tasks greater, and in some particulars
more difficult, than any presented in
this country since the spring of 1861.
Mr.. Roosevelt has the time and the
inclination for this work; and Congress
will probably hear him with entire re-
spect and without imputation upon his
motives. War work has but just begun.
There is confusion in certain lines of
it, and remedy should be found and
applied as soon as possible. So much is
to be done, and so much is behindhand,
every shoulder to the wheel will help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Mr.. Roosevelt's Visit.

This explanation accompanies an an
nouncement from Oyster Bay that Mr..
Roosevelt, in the near future, will make
visit, purely private" to Washing
ton:
"Col. Roosevelt, it is understood, de
sires to consult with certain members
of the Senate and House about speeding
sible to make this country's work for
war more efficient. He also is DESTROYS
of having introduced as a permanent
governmental policy some such plan of
military training as that provided in
Senator Camberlain's bill"
Always headquarters, Washington was
never more distinctly or emphatically
headquarters than now. This town is
the center of things having to do with
war activities AS result, many men
of consequence in the political, the finan-
cial, the general business world, jour
ney here for the purpose of getting an
accurate line on the situation and their
relations to it.
It is unnecessary to say that all of
them come with desire to serve. Both
by their words and deeds they manifest
the utmost interest in the country's
enormous obligations, and the liveiest
curiosity as to how they may be met
satisfactorily. Some have suggestions of
value. and make them with Difference.
All show spirit worthy of eonsidera-
ton by the authorities.
Politics, in the everyday acceptance of
the word, is entirely absent. Thus far,
not trace has appeared. The slightest
manifestation of the kind would be in
stantly rebuked. The man who should
seek to introduce, for his own or fac
TONS sake, politics into the equation
would draw the most pronounced cen
sure on himself, and miss goal COM
paetely.
Il is assumable. thezefore. that Mr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Red Tame.

Just now red tape is under fire. Cut
It out. Throw it over. In any old way
get rid of it.
4. And yet red tape is not all to the bad.
Indeed, there is much safety in it.
1t is. not an accident, but in many things
has been well thought out and applied.
We owe much to it, Without it many
blunders would have been committed,
and much waste entailed.
. In times of impotence legislators are
often rallied at for a lack of speed.
Hurry up. Vote, and speak afterward.
Who follows a debate, especially on a
prosy subjecta A debate is interesting
bnly to those who participate in it. No
be1timent is changed or created by it.
Vs.sometimes see this railing prevail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Dr.. Tindall's Forecast.

1t is never wise to take weather pre-
dictions too literally Especially should
long range prophecies be accepted with
some latitude The old time almanacs
that occasionally remarked, about this
time look for snow were correct in
fix upon Il specific date for any metcoro-
logical phenomcnon-except eclipses and
such astronomic happenings-an cx
pcct absolute confidence, arc taking
mighty long chances. Now. in the mat
ter of Dr. William Tindalfs recent OBJ
servation that longtime records estab
lish the fact that if ice in the District
will bear before Christmas it will not
be strong enough again that season. one
must not, for comforts sake. look to the
calendar too exactingly Christmas has
passed. with ice already formed in the
basin and giving pleasure to many skat-
ers, and today there is bearing ice in
the basin again and on the river as we'll
If DIR. Tindail's which, after
all, is not his alone, but merely his
citation of an old records taken lit
orally. it goes to smash. But who can
have the heart, with coal as scarce as
it is, to demand absolute prccision7 A
few days one way or the other should
not shake faith in reckoning of many
years, which has not heretofore failed
This present cold snap may be the last
of the season. And, of course, on the
other hand, the worst may be yet to
come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

The manner in which the American
people have stood behind Mr.. Hoover in
an extraordinary situation should be an
assurance to Mr.. McAdoo that they will
not fail to give him al the support in
their power. The national temperament
prides itself on the adaptability which
meets emergencies as they arise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

An efficient government service is de
quires a revised pay roll. Representa-
tive Clark of Florida expresses a fact
long recognized when he says the sal
aries of government clerks are totally
inadequate to meet present-day de-
mands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Removing Temptation.

Il suppose You want hard liquor put
out of the way, SO that our young men
won't be tempted"
"Tain't that so much" said Farmer
Corntossel. "The young men nowadays
don't seem to have much leanin' toward
it. What / want is for the old fellows
like me and Uncle Bill Bottietop to be
kept steady SOS not to lose our standin'
with the youngsters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

Running all the railroads represents a
big Undertaking. However, your Uncle
Sam never yet made failure of any-
thing he undertook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

The telephone, which was at first con
sidered an absurdity, became a neces-
sity, and is now endeavoring to place
itself on the footing of a luxury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

Government ownership has no terrors
for Wall street. II will not do away
with market fluctuations and brokers'
commissions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

Railway history viii write December
q, 1917. as the day of the most remark
able birthday celebration a President
of the United States ever had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

The old-time statesman who could not
distinguish between parsimony and
economy has no present influence worth
mentioning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

Some Of the disclosures in articles
sent to the home papers have compelled
commanding officers to remind the sol
diers that their career is military and
not literary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

Its diminishing achievements may
soon put the submarine on the junk
heap to bear the Zeppelin company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

Fraternizing by Germans with the boil
sheyiki may go further than Prussian
duplicity intended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

So many changes have taken place
that 1918 will seem new year indeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Mothers, Do This
When the Children Cough, Rub
Musterole on Threats
and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms
may develop into Group, or worse. And
then's when you're glad you have jar
of Musterole at hand to give prompt,
sure relief. It does not blister.
AS first aid and certain remedy.
Musterole is excellent. Thousands of
mothers know it. You should keep
jar in the house, ready for instant use.
1t is the remedy for adults, too. Re-
lieyes sore throat, bronchitis, topsilitis.
Group, stiff neck. asthma, neuralgia, head.
ache. congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism.
lumb ago, pains and aches of back ar
joints. sprains, sore muscles, chilblains.
frosted feet and colds of the chest (it
often prevents pneumonia.
SOC and 60c Jars; hospital size, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29

The season has developed all kinds of
Shortages except a snow shortage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
The Worlds CostIiest Citizen.

The price of all we eat or sup
Brings to each face weary frown.
The cost of living still goes up,
Because the kaiser won't come down
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
A Wintry Aversion.

A Wintry Aversion.
Don't you dislike man who tells
the same story over and over?'
eyes, especially if he is the man
who writes the weather bulletins"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
The Overtime Worker.

The Overtime Worker.
The boss was once a happy man.
His life was on joyous plan.
He tilted in an easy chair,
And always had some time to spare;
While listening to the latest joke
A large cigar he liked to smoke.
A tranquil life he always led,
For people did just what he said.
That chair its easiness has quit.
he sits upon the edge of it.,
And with a low, pathetic moan
He reaches for the telephone.
His letters pile up three feet high,
To ask him "When 81 Chow muchf" an6
"Whys"
Each question now Of work or loss
p blandly put mp to the .besA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-29
Housewear.

Housewear.
did your wife give you smoking
jacket to wear around the houses"
"She was going to. But she took a
look at the coal pile and then bought
me a big overeoat and pair of ear
muffs"
"a man OATS allus thinkin' bout his
self" said Uncle Eben, "dont give his
brain enough exercise to keep him fun
gettin' narrow-minded'
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27
NO MIDDLE CLASS IN CHINA
Display Of Only Most Expensive and
Cheapest Merchandise In Stores
Proves the Fact.

An observant traveller In China will
not fail TO notice when purchasing mr.
tlcles of daily necessity, that there nre
only two classes of artlcles-the most
expensive and elaborate and the cheap
est and crudest. This is hut proof
Of the absence Of n middle class, says
East and West News.
A fox fur gown worth n thousand
dollars or giant herb valued at II
hundred dollars Is not at all uncom-
mor in China, but practical and we'll
made articles that would he well
comed-by mlddle-class men are hardly
obtalnuble. Those who admire Chi
nrse handicrafts MS achievements he
yond the power Of Japanese artisans
do so because they have only seen ar
ticles intended for upper-clnss custom
ers willing TO spend countless doiiars
upon luXuries. Those, on the other
hand, who DECLARE Chinese artisans
hopelessly crude, ure men who have
seen only the cheap articles intended
for the masses.
japanese who Judge the ancient arts
and industries of China 10y the best
productions Of the Han, Tang, Sung
Yuan, Ming and Ching dynOstles tlmt
have been preserved here, forget that
crude articles of common use hay,
never crossed the sen of Japan mt
that only articles of the hest kinC
came here as merchandise during thu
many centuries of commercial inter
course between the two countries.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27
THE FATE OF THE FUTURE"

Thoughtful students of domestic affairs in this coun.
try just now watching the effects of the new policy of
food control Wrapped up in this policy is the probable
total abolition of the practice of dealing in futures" as
applied to food stuffs.
1t has been the practice of Americans to unreservedy
condemn this practice and in fact to condemn the entire
transactions of the great exchanges and boards of trade
However in the operations Of these institutions there has
always been work done that no other agency seemed able
to handle. The legitimate grain exchanges performed
very needed task in equazng the distribution of the food
supply and could not be dispensed with This seen in
the decision of the government to take over the task which
is now in the hands of Mr.. Hoover
Now the country watching to see the effect of the
abolition of the purely speculative activities of the ex-
changes known as Futures This practice has been fo
the time being discontinued Its effect will be carefully
noted and the future policy of the country will without
doubt be shaped accordingly If the abolition of the prac
tce proves beneficial to the country in war times it will
most assuredy be retained in peace. War has already
taught many lessons that being put into practice
and which we will never forget The fact the food of
nation may be effectively distributed without the element
of speculation may be anotheresson that we shalt learn
If this shabe the result then the occupation of this spe-
cies of gambler will be gone and the country will take
long breath of relief.
1t will also be interesting to note how many of the
functions of trade will remain in government hands after
peace comes We have already veered largely to socais
tic views of e and still more radical changes may be in
prospect Conservatveyews of long standing have been
abandoned and radical views and measures adopted
For years have been told that were asleep on the
job in many respects Now the awakening has come and
no measure seems too daring to be tried out Without
doubt many of these will be found mertorous and if So
the mate fairness of the American people will demand their
retention in our scheme of economy.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27

One teaspoonrul of pulyerlzed sui
phur ana two teaspoonfuls OF granu-
lated sugar (taliing one teaspoonful
once in four hours) will cure sore
throat.
Spreading cloth with lard and
sprlnkling 1t with turpentine will also
cure sore throat or a cold in the
chest.
Burn sulphur on an old shovel or
dust pan and carry 1t through the
rooms in home and this will prevent
others from catching cold or sore
throats off one who has them.
Gargle salt and tartar for sore
throat
Use mustard paste made Of one part
mustard TO three or four parts flour
for cold or any form of larynX or
throat or chest colds.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27
Alaska Women Pretty.

A visitor remarked about the good
looks of Alaskan women, and the fact
that they dress with taste. or course,
our Northern women are pretty. "Why
shouldn't they be2" queries the Anchor
age Times. They enjoy absolutely
pure air, drink water as fresh ns that
from n mountain spring get plenty of
exercise, and take an active part In
community affairs. They are cosmo-
politan the same as the men nre. aud
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27
TALKING MACHINE or l772
Had Wooden Mouth With LIPS OF Soft
Leather, and Was invention Of
Erasmus Darwin.

That someone was puzzling over th'
Idea of making phonograph as earl,
as 1772 is proved by an extract fron
hitherto unpublished letter by Dr
Erasmus Darwin grandfather O
Charles Darwln) TO Benjamin Frank
lin, quoted by Dr. l.. HussakOf in Sci
ence. 81 have heard" wrOte DR.. Oar
win "of somebody that attempted It.,
make speaking machine. Pray wa
there any truth in any such reportsi
And DIR. L. L. Woodruff of Yale ini
versity quotes the following interesting
paragraph from note in the "Templg
of Nature" published by Erasmus Oar
win In 1902:
81 have treated with greater conf
dence on the formation of articulatC
sounds, as many years age give con
siderable attention TO this subject for
the purpose Of improving shorthand /;
at that time ! cOntrlved wooden
mouth with lips Of soft leather, and
with a valve over the back part of It
for nOstrils, both Of which could be
quickly opened or closed by the pres
sure of the fingers, the vOcality was
given by silk ribbon about an finch
long and II quarter of an inch wldC
stretched between two bits of smooth
wood Il little followed; so that when
gentle current Of air from bellows
was blown on the edge of the ribbon
II gave an agreeable tone, as 1t Vi,
hrated between the wooden sides
much like human voice. This head
pronounced the p, b, M and the vowcI
II with so great nicely as to deceive
all who heard It unseen, when 1t pro
nounced mamma, papa, map and pam
and had u most pl0lntiyc tone when
| the lIDs were gradually closed"
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27

~ from its food, but lubricates itself,
keeps itself in repair and constantly
maintains an even temperature
throughout the four seasons.
A man could not digest gasoline, nor
could gasoline engine run on butter,
Nevertheless, the two classes and
functions merge into each other.
Science shows how alcohol is Curl
Gus illustration of this fact. An in
tcmal combustion engine could be run
on alcohol aud il is known that this
nuld can be burned in The human body
also, producing a vast amount Of vic
lent energy which is equivalent to thai
obtained in gasoline engine when
the throttle is pulled wide open ant
there is no load to carry, Physicians
say that drunkenness is, in effect, rae
ing the human engine beyond speet
limits.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27

Never laugh ut child who stam-
mers. Rather, seriously try TO help him
while he Is a child, for the habit grows.
Make him stop and rest moment
then have him repeat what he was say
Ing, very slowly, even resting between
words, This alone often corrccts the
trouble. When you see that your child
is embarrassed, do not hurt him, but
wait, smiling encouragement, and when
he Is more at his ease, say, softly NOW
| am ready to listen just MS II You,
and not he, were the cause of the de-
lay.---Bu1'ulC News.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27
Back The Nen Who Fight For You

For The United States warrea war-has not begun
before begin
perence that been Frances Engands, Can
ada's foa three fearful years.
Are Ne until casualties before give
OF worlds nstutionhe Ameri
Red Cross?
Countless thousands in cntonmens here and
there know that their Good Samaritan the Red Cross this week
is enroll 100000 folks back home Red Cross members
Picture the encouragement fighting will experience
they that this goal has been attained Better still
them nfh background OF
merely 2O0O0OOO 25O00000
"By your Red Cross Service Flag we will know you"
this civian the Red by tax
membership local Red chapter branch will
Red Service Flag Hang it in window
proGerman; home
and his
shelter will have
Red windows
Eve.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27

yrll-rsrd rr wen nr0tlhe;i. As every
ono knows. there is nothing so beauti-
tul as good health. 1t is n JOY even
to see an Alaskan girl swinging along
with froe firm tread instead of the
minclng stcf Of her sister in the states,
who gives the impression she is step
ping on eggs. The Alaskan girl looks
YOU squnrely In the eye, gives you a
frank hOnd-clasp and is sure of herself
ut all times.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27
HymAN BODY AS AN ENGINE
Keeps Itself in Repair and Constantly
Maintains an Even Temperature
Throughout Four Seasons.

To burn the fuel ina gasoline en-
CINE it must be curburetted or mixed
with olr and un electric spark must be
applied TO ignte the mixture. mN the
human engine the process Is much
more elaborate, since very Wide va
Ncty of crude foods Is taken, refined,
reduced TO fuel und-burned slowly. A
gasoline engine may he termed u
qulCk-combustlon, high.temperature en-
glnc, while c human machine is Il
low-temperathe BE and slow-combustion
engine, which mot only produces ener-
Licking Valley courier., 1917-12-27

There Is more Catarrh In this section OF
the country than all other discusses put
together. and until the Inst few years
was supposed to be incurable. For q
great many years doctors pronounced II Il
local disease ana prescribed local RENE
dies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced II incur
able. Science las proven Catarrh TO be n
constitutional disease and therefore re
ouircs constitutional treatment. Hall 5
CutaiTh Cure, manufactured by r. j
Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio, Is the only
Constitutional cure on the market. 1t T.
taken internally. II acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces OF thu system
They offer one hundred dollars for any
ease It fails TO cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Address; L. J. CILENEY & CO. Toledo. o
sold 10y Druggists. 16c
Take Hall Family Pills for constipation