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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
GUS Of taking the field himself, and Of

| Gus Of taking the field himself, and Of
lfered himself. But the decision was
against him. No place according with
his plans could be found for him. So
he must do his bit behind the lines, and
three thousand miles distant from the
sound of the guns. He bowed to the
decision, and has been obeying.
In connection with Mr. Roosevelt's ad-
vocacy of universal military training,
begun young, it is interesting to specu-
late about his own case. Suppose he
had been sent to West Point. There
can be no doubt that he would have
liked the life of cadet, and probably
have distinguished himself in his
classes.
Suppose, then, he had remained in the
Army, and climbed as well as possible in
the profession of arms. He would prob
ably have participated in some Indian
campaigns, and at the time of the war
with Spain been qualified for higher
command than that he held in Cuba.
Suppose he had come out of the Span
ish war a general and in assignments in
peace times have still further addressed
himself to the study of his profession.
In that event it is altogether likely he
would have become one of the foremost
figures in the Army, and might have
been sent to France for service.
The difficulty with these suggestions
is in associating Mr.. Roosevelt with the
humdrum of Army life. He has the
martial spirit, but not the martial pa
tience. When the trumpet and drum
meant action, he would be all for ac-
ton; but with no war in progress and
none in prospect, he would be the most
restless and unhappy man in uniform.
The quiet and routine of the camp, or
of a bureau assignment, would bore him
to extinction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

so that the next national conventions
will have nothing to do but to express
satisfaction over the success of national
prohibition"
This is very optimistic. Only two
and a half years separate us from the
next national conventions; and the
country, ON account of the war, is in a
greatly disturbed condition. There is
SO much else in hand, it may not be pos
sible in so short time to dispose of
the appeal to the states on an issue GER
tain to provoke warm contests in all of
them.
But even if in that time the amend
ment should be ratified, the action will
be of so recent date the issue of pro-
hibition will, in way, be factor in the
campaign of 1920. Not only will the
political parties have to express them
selves about what has been done, but
the records of the candidates for Presi
dent will be searched for campaign ma
terial on the subject.
If by that time the amendment has
not been ratified, and particularly it the
states still to act appear to be doubtful,
one of the livest of issues for all par
ties and all presidential candidates will
be prohibition. Dodging or straddling
will be impossible.
Whether Mr.. Bryan is still presi-
Dental aspirant is but guess. Wide
belief that he is obtains. But he has
made no announcement, and no friend
of his has pretended to speak for him.
As all may easily see. however, if his
eyes are still fixed on the White House,
nomination. no man in the field will
command more attention SO far as pro-
hibition is concerned He has fought
for the cause early and late, and been
fought because of his fighting spirit.
In the fight just ended he was promi
nent and influential figure.
Prohibition as an issue is still very
much in evidence, and will continue to
be for some time to come. The drink
traffic is not easily conquered. Its roots
strike deep. 1t possesses barrels of
money; and is liberal, and even reck
less, spender. And being now on the
defensive, with humiliation threatened,
it may be expected to work harder and
spend more than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
A Public Building Plan.

A general building plan for the gov
eminent at Washington is presented by
the commission created by Congress in
terms which afford a foundation 70;
consistent, systematic construction work.
Such plan has long been needed. Save
for the recommendations Of the Senate
park commission of several years ago,
which were never adopted by Congress,
there has been no consistent plan for
the placing of the public structures in
this city, and in consequence there have
been several inappropriate locations,
out of relation to the general plan of
the city and, indeed, without relation to
the governments needs. For instance,
the Department of the Interior has been
placed altogether too far west, so that
it does not conform to any group system
and loses relation to the remainder of
the public offices.
According to the report of the pres
emit commission there should be three
general types of buildings, the depart
mental, to follow in design generally
the style of the Treasury; the miscella-
neous or memorial type, to be located
on the Mall, to be similar in style to
the new National Museum, and the Of
fee type, to be placed elsewhere than
on the Mall or in one of the groups
about the Capitol or the White House,
patterned generally after the new In
terror building. Consistent designing is
most desirable, else Washington will de-
velop in the future, as in the past. in an
architectural hodgepodge, distressing
to the eye.
Under the general plan now proposed
there will be two main groups of build
ings, those around Lafayette Square
and those around the Capitol, connected
by a third group in the Mall or within
the Mall-Avenue triangle. A supple
mentary group in Judiciary Square is
also proposed. Under this plan the
buildings will stretch from ID street
east to 18th street west In following
out this plan it is to be hoped that
Congress, if it decides upon fixed EN-.
placement policy, will avoid as far as
possible further Entertainments upon
the public park space or will at least,
if park space is taken, maintain the
present proportion of open reservations
by adding equivalents whenever an ex-
isting park area is covered with build
ing.
Though there may be no immediate
appropriations for public buildings,
however urgently needed, owing to the
demands of the government for war
funds, consideration should be given to
this constructive plan. 1t should not be
permitted to remain in the pigeonholes
of congressional committees indefinitely.
The chief virtue Of any general build
ing plan is its defniteness, and there is
no reason why Congress should not now
proceed with the adoption Of this or a
! modified scheme for the consistent de-
velopment of the capital and provision
for the governments urgent necessities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Heads Uni"

"Heads up" says Hezekiah Bings-
Old Hez, he says lot o. things
To brighten up the weary day
AM help the loiterer on his way.
He could talk wise and sermonize
In words of an imposing size,
But they would never make a hit
Like HHeads up"-and what goes with 1t
He says 1t with smile so clear
That you smile back in hearty cheer,
It sort O. makes you lift your chin,
And vow that you'll go In and win.
I've read a lot Of proverbs fine.
The best of all Of them, for mine,
That puts the pleasure in life's cup
Is Hezekiah Bings' "Heads upln
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Spreading the Traffic Load.

Secretary Lane makes beginning ON
the departmental schedule readjustment
to relieve the traffic congestion by turn
ing forward the hands of the Interior
Department clock fifteen minutes
After January the clerks of that depart
ment win report for duty at s:45 and
be excused at AIS. This win advance
by quarter Of an hour the downtown
movement of several thousand people
every morning and their homeward
movement in the afternoon by the same
period. This distribution of the traffic
load viii help. In any other readjust-
ments of the schedule the hour of S:45
for morning reporting should be avoid
ed, for it will advantage nothing if all
the departments open at the same hour.
If another large group of clerks can be
called to duty at $3.50 the traffic prob
lem will be materially simplified. It is
even possible TO go further and bring
some of the department groups to work
at 9:15. If this were done the down
town movement of the department
workers in the morning would be spread
over threequarters of an hour longer
than at present, and the task of hauling
them, which is now practically too much
for the street railway systems, Will be
comparatively easy. But this would not
permanently solve the local traffic prob
lem. More cars are needed on the pres
ent lines in any case, and more lines
are needed as soon as the routes can be
determined and the legislation neces-
sary for them obtained from Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
They Understand.
m the Philadelphia Record

From the Philadelphia Record.
1t is gratifying to see that all Ger
man newspapers sternly condemn the
Presidents message. It shows that
they understand 1T. They might as well
face the fact that the United States is
not going into any dtcker with Ger
many. We are out to break the Ger
man imperial power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
SWAGCER STICKS.
Smart Gifts for the Young Girl.
Third door. = street.

Most of the very snartly dressed young girls
are now carrying Swagger Sticks when on the
street. In anticipation of this undeniaby fetching
mode we have gathered very large assortment
Of Swagger Sticks with mountings of Sterling
Silver. staghor, bone and ivory, ranging in price
from Soc 10 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
A Sense of symnathx.
oShsS u ~ a"pohS.
I'll, prohibition has passed -

"Well. prohibition has passed"
"Yep," replied Uncle Bill Bottletop.
can I'm not indulgin' in any personal
Indignation. Some of the men that
voted for it are liable to be just as
thirsty as anybody else"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

The sum required for public buildings,
according to the report of the public
buildings commission, is $5S, $50. o2.
The OF will not be insisted upon if the
other figures are met in proper spirit
of cheerfulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

Soft drinks come under observation
as result of prohibition. 1t is ques-
ton whether the honored water wagon
should at a time like the present be per
mitted to eaH IN the assistance of the
milk wagon and the sugar cart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

The bolsheviki are already regarded
in many parts of Russia as having had
their own way long enough. The way
Kerensky went viii soon be opening to
Lenine and Trotzky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

Trotzky is forcing himself to the
front in manner that insures his be-
ing the object of retribution when the
Russians find that events are not work
ing out as planned and promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

Ex-Secretary of War Garrison is not
nearly as prominent in the public eye
as eT-Secretary of State Bryan. Yet ex-
Secretary of War Garrison was unques-
tionably an able man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Ostentation.

Oh, anthracite SO precious seems
1t goes beyond my fondest dreams.
I'd take lump, if I could spare it,
And put it in ring and wear it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Stalwart Femininity.

Did you cry at the matineew
NO." replied Miss Cayenne. T no
longer have any sympathy with a hero
inc who broods over her love affair when
she might be out campaigning for votes
for women"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Friendship Tested.

"Do you regard a dog as mans
friendsD
II surely do. There are comparative
ly few friends that a man would go to
as much trouble and expense for as he
does for his dog"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

As patriot, even Santa Claus will
have to yield the right of way in the
post Office and on the railroads to war
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

Thirteen states can block prohibition.
That number Is is going to be unlucky
one way or another
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

Distinguishing the freak electric light
signs may be surprise at first. But
it will be great rest for the eyes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

Occasionally a public official has to
sacrifice great deal of valuable time
in being investigated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

A number of plans have been sug-
gested for ignoring Col Roosevelt.
They have all failed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

The gas business seems at a point of
desperation when it is almost threaten
ing to asphyxiate itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Warm Quilted Japanese Silk Robes
Attractive Gifts for Women
Fourth floor. center.

Of satin, silk and crepe de chine, in variety
of fine colors, beautifully hand-embroidered or
made plain, and some have contrasting Innings,
adding to their beauty. A very fine showing OF
these Robes in pink, light blue. lavender, old blue,
rose, gray. violet and black. $3.50 to $3.50.
The Quilted Robes, with hand embroidered de-
signs, in floral and other typical Japanese subjects
may be had in elaborate and simple effects that
blend beautifully with the foundation color, and
the lining matches the outside in some instances
and in others contrasts $1,000 to SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
To the Rescue!

From the Pittsburgh 0assttsJ I1mss.
Il II only natural for the Cosgasks
to wish to be IN the saddle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

Col. Roosevelt is still being heard
from somewhere in America"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

Ode trouble about fault-fndin'," said
Uncle Eben, "s dat man is liable to
regard it as an accomplishment instid
Of habit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Pretty Styles in Klosit Petticoats.

Every woman is glad to receive Kosfit Silk
Petticoat because the fit is assured and it is SO
easy to put on. They shown in all the fash
ionabe hgh-ouality silks with the full rufaes, and
the colors include the plain, the changeable, the
lowered and Dresden effects, $500 to $3.50.
Third hoor. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York once: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Bldg.
European ONCE: 8 Regent ST.. London.
South American once: La Vale s4i.
Buenos Aires. Argentina .
The Evening Star. with the SUNDAY
morning edition, Is delivered by carriers
within the city at IS cents per month:
daily only. 25 cents per month: SUNDAY
only. 20 cents per month. Orders may
be sent by mall. or telephone Main 244o;
Collection is made by carrier at the emu
Of each month.
prescription by nafl-Psyable In dvan~ -
Daily, sunday Include d. 60c per month
Daily. sunday excepte d. 40c per month
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. s.. 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Gifts That Fashion Will Approve
and Women Appreciate, in the
MILLINERY SALON.

FLOWERS FOR CORSAGE AND EVENING WEAR.
Pretty White Gardenas, Orchids, Large Velvet Roses
and Gold and Silver Roses gracefully shaped blooms that
lack nothing but the fragrance of the natural flower
SOC to $3.50.
FLOWERS FOR FANCY WORK AND TRIMMING.
Small Pink June Roses, Light and Deep shades of
Sweetheart Roses, Dainty Forgetme-nots in light and
dark blue large and small silk and velvet Pansies in
purple and yellow combinations. The perfection of shad
ing and shaping is especially noteworthy. Soc $l7s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19

We offer none other. When you bu
full coloring or ingredients in them. Be
depend on this way.
MULLANE'S TAFFIES-
Made by the same recipe for more
than 50 years.
Soc pound.
MULLANE'S WOODLAND GOODIES
A toothsome nut CONNECTION, en-
bracing nine different kinds of nuts.
60c pound.
FINE ASSORTED CHOCOLATES
Of superior quality-rich thick
chocolate coatings, with various fruit,
nut and other filings.
SOC, 75c and $1.00 pound.
HARD CANDIES
Many fruit favors and unique
shapes, for luncheons and the ehildren's
stockings.
Soc and 60c pound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Those Desiring to Select Gifts at Certain Price
Directed to the Tables Con Fifth Floor) Of China
Fancy Pottery Japanese Wares, Brica-a-Brac,
Mahogany and Smokers Articles,
At SIO0. $3.50, $3.50, $3.50 and $500.

And
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
For the Young Woman's Gift
Cedar Chests.

1t is the desire of every young woman's heart
to have Hope Chest" and there is nothing SO
suitable as one of Handsomely Polished Red Cedar.
1t is a gift that lasts for life and full of sweet
memories throughout.
Our Chests are made of Handsome Tennessee
Red Cedar, kiln dried and hard and lasting
flint; planed and polished SO that they have
smooth CLASSY surface. We have dozen more
different styles and sizes, few which we
enumerate
42-iffch Cedar Chest ballbearing casters, lock and
key, SIS.
Handsome Window Seat-type Cedar Chests, in
paneled effect; moth and dust proof, $50.
Cedar Chests with rounded corners and top, which
gives very elegant appearance; lock and key
and handles; treequarter length sliding tray $3.50
Other Cedar Chests are shown from $3.50 to SIS.
Sixth floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Hotakold Vacuum Bottles and Sets
For Dainty Gifts to Any One.

Some very distinctive effects for young girls
boudoir or college room in the colored blue, rose,
pink and silver effects. The plain metal ones for
the more practical purposes. They will Keep con-
tents hot for "a hours and cold for 48 hours.
Vacuum Bottles. 49,. s225 to $3.50
Vacuum Sets. $40 to $14zs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
CHRISTMAS
CANDIES
OF THE BETTER SORTS.

candies here you know there is no harm.
ure that you buy candies that you can
GUM DROPS
The choice old-fashioned CONNECTION,
assorted pure fruit favors.
40c pound.
OLD FAVORITE HARD CANDIES
In glass jars of numerous sizes
15c to $1.z5 jar.
MARSHMALLOWS-
Soc pound.
TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS-
Coo pound.
NUT MEATS
Only we'll selected, choice, fresh nut
meats OF first quality.
Pecan Nut Meats. .S1.25 pound
English Walnut Meats. ;. .$1.25 pound
Almonds $1.00 and $l.25 pound
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-19
Electrical Homefurnishings.

Gifts such as these serve to simplify and
Tighten modern housekeeping, and households so
equipped are ready for any emergency.
Electric Irons, $3.50 and $500.
Electric Warming Pads, $500.
Electric Stoves 5000 to $500.
Electric Milk Warmers, $3.50.
Hoover Electric Suction Sweepers $3.50.
Royal Electric Vacuum Sweepers, $40
Fifth floor. center. W.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-27

Cotton Exports Important.
BOSTON, April 26. - Resolutions
skiing the government to take con-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-27
BOND ISSUE MEETING
OCCURS THIS MORNING
City Commission Invites Public
to Attend Session at Cham
ber Of Commerce.

In order that the people OF Tulsa
may be thoroly informed Of the mcr-
It's Of the proposed improvement bond
Issue which will be placed before them
In an early election, Mayor Simmons
and the board of city commissioners
this morning will hold their usual
Fridays meeting In the Chamber Of
Commerce rooms in order that the
public may have an opportunity Of at
tending
For the purpose Of explaining the
amount OF work which will be neces-
sary to bring the present waterworks
system, especially the system of distri-
button, up to proper point of eff
iiclency TO supply n city of at least
l5O, 0O0 persons Mayor simmons has
secured Il. w. Stevens Of the engineer
ing firm Of Stevens & Stiles of Kansas
city to explain the report and estimate
he has prepared covering this work
The estimate Of the work necessary
in order that the recommendation of
the national board of underwriters will
be complied with, according to Mr..
Stevens. will total 1875, 1000.
or this amount, $50, 600 is for i'm
proVement in the waterworks plant
and distribution city of Tulsa proper:
$50, 600 Is for II distributing system in
West Tulsa and $4,000 is for u dis
tributing system in Park Hill.
The meeting will be held at Q
o'clock, according to Mayor Simmons.
who has invited members of all civic
organizations to be present
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-27
HAS A COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
Washington County Goes nj the Sub.
icct la Systematic Manner.

Special 10 The Worlf
RARTL LFSNILLE. Okla. April 2s.
Bartlesvillc and Washington cornty
have organizod council of defense,
and whenever Uncle Sam is ready to
draw upon this section for men to
rally to the colors there will be no
"slackcrs' here IL necessary, the
CO ntv could raise a regiment of as
frc and capable men as would he
sent to the front And this will bc
Fart OF the duty in organizing the
council OF defense. altho the matter
OF gathering information concerning
supplies which can I've furnished the
government viii also be pert of the
work If the council.
Plans were worked out at the neet-
.nE held last night. giving the council
a complete and thoro outline in car
rNing on tNis work Pare of the plans
viii be to urge farmers. rs well as
others. the need of planting more
food crops and to furnish such helu
in this direction as is required. The
council of defense viii he in working
order before the end of the week Tha
following men wcre ralued as mem
bers of the council:
+, 4. Fisher Industrial; NJ r.
Puckctt, relief; II. \. Lane. military,
II. II. McClintock. waste; II. l.
Beatty. finance; II. $. Graves. food
supply; +. T. sutton. distribution of
food supplies. W. \. Williams, oil and
ras; J. J. Shea, at large and A. G.
Easter. Mayor elect. cX-officio mem,
her of the committee.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-27
HAVE NINE-HOUR DAY
IN TWO PLANTS HERE
Striking Machinists Claim
That Eventually All En-
ployers Will Give in.

The fact that one factory here has
the ninehour day and that another
one will inaugurate it May l is given
by the striking machinists at the Ok
lahoma Iron works as an indication
that their fight for a shorter day will
eventually reach all manufacturing
institutions in greater Tulsa.
only one of the 80 machinists who
struck at the iron works has gone
back to work and the others are hold
ing daily meetings and enlsting ma
chinists in other shops under their
banner in preparation for general
strike in the event their demands are
not complied with.
The McEwen Manufacturing COM
pany, the head of which is j. II. Nc
Even, former president of the Cham
bed Of Commerce, has voluntarily
given its men a nine-hour day with
ten hours pay, effective May / and
has employed many Of the strik ers,
some of whom went to work last
night
Nj. j. Flanagan, manager of the
Case Burner Manufacturing company,
902 East Second, stated yesterday that
the nine-hou day had been in effect
at his plant since August /, 1916. He
pays ten-hour scale. Twelve to four