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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
The Magic of Numbers.

These are days when the magic of
numbers appeals to the imagination.
There are numbers on all sides, draft
numbers, numbers indicating the order
in which men have been called, quota
numbers. Thousands upon thousands Of
people are studying numbers now as
they never studied them before. A man
who has registered almost loses his per
sonal identity and his name. He has a
number and he thinks of himself by it.
and he has looked for it in the lists,
In this country there are 1851 men who
are proud that they are each numbered
25s. the first number to be drawn out
of the glass bowl at the Capitol Friday.
Many a man regards ID with less SUPER
stition than Of yore, because ID came
| out Of the bowl along in the middle of
the drawing.
| 1t has been many day since the
lottery was in vogue in this country, but
in those days when it fourished num-
bers were studied with much more in.
terest than Of late. The man who could
buy lottery ticket Of his own selec-
ton sought to pick ono that had a pc.
culiar numerical combination. That
form Of lottery that was 50 popular in
this region, even since the big lottery
was abolished, known by the name of
policy" developed number study to a
high point. A policy player usually
went on the "hunch" theory. He made
combinations Of numbers out Of all
sorts Of materials. e . wagon wa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
Exemption Claims.

Every man who has been drawn in
the first summons must now consider
carefully whether or not he will claim
an exemption. If he elects to ask to
be excused on any one of the grounds
set forth in the law or the regulations
he must present substantial reason
He cannot idly claim exemption. The
boards will pass strictly upon all cases.
There will be no favoritism.
There are many cases in which it viii
be cruel hardship upon others to take
a man for duty. Their enlistment in
the ranks would put serious burden
upon their families, their wives and
children, perhaps their parents. At this
stage the country does not need so many
men that it is necessary to take the
wage earners. But no man should make
an excuse out of any imagined re-
sponsibility, any stretch Of the case.
The United States is at war with a
foe that has proved its great capacity
for endurance, resistance and agrees
sion. foe that must be beaten into SUBJ
lection. This will be no light task.
This is the war Of all the people, not
merely of the government, war that
is designed to make America safe for
Americans. 1t is the war of every man
who has registered and of his family.
We cannot win this war without sacri-
fees. We cannot win it without heavy
losses of life and vast expenditure of
treasure. The burden must be distrib-
uted. 1t cannot be borne by few.
A splendid spirit has been manifested
thus far. Every state has shown loyal
front, every community has given of its
sons to fill the quota. Now comes the
great test 1t will be national humil-
iation if the majority of those sum-
moned to the colors by means of Fri
days drawing of numbers claim exemp-
ton, though it is assured that many
must. in justice to their families, ask to
be excused at least for the present, so
long as others are available upon whom
. burden of supporting dependents does
not rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
AROUND THE CITY.

A plumbers apprentice was breeZine
along. His body was coiled with ring:
of rubber hose, his hands were in his
| pockets and his whistle was as joyous
| as blackbird's. To the average eye
he was carefree youngster on the
| job. but You never can count or
the imaginations of these quiet old
ladies' you see tipping around with cord
bags on their arms.
MY goodness. what a turn that boy
gave me, Looks exactly as il he was
being squeezed to death by a snake
Did you ever see anything SO real
| Eliza?
Eliza paused from her banana, buying
| to calculate on the resemblance, and
followed up the purchase by watching
the boy until he had breezed out OF
sight.
They did not look like ladies who
had ever seen a snake squeeze boy
to death-which shows what enjoy
ment one may get out of substitute
| when deprived of the real thing.
If you leave the car at the District
line and cut through patch of woods
and across a field to the main road
you will come to house with an oak
tree in the yard. There is no ham,
mock under the oak now. because the
fast asleep under another tree. And as
the other woman who MIXED the COW
and raised the poultry and managed
the truck garden has gone away, the
trip wouldn't really be worth the max
ing unless you might care for the
thread of a yarn that the doctor around
there could tell you-like this:
The hammock woman used to live In
a real nice home in town here until
her husband. a travelling man, got
tangled up in one of those problem
things the drama calls a triangle, and
never came back any more.
The poor soul worked her inefficient
best for a few years until fever came
along that would have put her in
heaven or Blue Plains except that a
woman who had taken the room next
light housekeeping allowedN-brought
her around as near all right as she
could ever hope to be in this world.
The other woman. who was Mrs
Mag, had her own troubles. She had
been country working girl until she
married into misery and ran away
from it, and her lungs were not happy
in the dust that city breathes. so
she rented the house with the oak
other woman until death came and
broke up the camp.
And that would be all there was to
it, except that when Mrs. Mag was
paving the doctor his bill he said:
IT have a little message for you.
That last evening she lay in the ham
mock she spoke of your years of good
ness to her. which l have seen for
myself. and to say to you for her
Don't, Doc; you hurt l want to
own up to you before I go away: She
was mistaken about my goodness. I'm
the worst enemy she ever had-but l
wouldn't have been that bad il had
known about his sick wife. When l
caught on I packed him about his bust
ness and hunted her up-just in time.
And now that she's gone. what I'm
worrying about is that some Of those good
angels UP there may think it their duty
to let on about me. I'd hate to know
The doctor interrupted to go on with
bis ,nessaee-"And to say to you, for her.
that he wasn't worth either of you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
Hughes.

| Charles q. Hughes Is still interested
in politics and public questions, and still
doing his bit in the public behalf. This
| is of considerable note because he Is a
considerable man, and at this time the
country wants and needs the advice and
activity Of its best citizens. He is one
of the very best.
| As resident of New York Mr.. Hughes
is naturally warmly interested in the
| welfare Of the town, and is giving his
support to the movement to defeat Tam
many in the mayoralty campaign. In
letter indorsing fusion he says to his
republican brethren:
Il hope that all the leaders will be
of this mind. The republican party
could not afford to be responsible for
the defeat of fusion. On the contrary,
the entire strength Of the party should
be cast in favor Of fusion and Of the
denomination Of the mayor and the con-
troller. We have had the best admin
istration under Mayor Mitchell that the
city has known. There should be no
question as to his denomination"
In city, in state and in national mat
tiers this is the time for every man to
take sides, and support the side he
takes. Our affairs, Of every kind, are
undergoing a change, and that change
may reach far. Men Of recognized wis.,
dom, with years in the public service to
their credit, are anxious about the
future. They do not doubt the future.
They are certain that as nation We
shall ride out the present storm. But
they view the high-roling waves with
deep concern, and see the necessity of
the utmost watchfulness and diligence
on the part Of all.
Mr.. Hughes represents experience in
public affairs and success in Office As
an advocate at the bar conducting an
inquiry into the operations of crooked
business, as an executive applying the
laws, and as judge interpreting the
laws, he won great distinction, and
missed the presidency last year by only
a narrow margin. He is firmly estab-
lished in the confidence and admiration
Of the whole country
Later, in all probability, we shall see
Mr.. Hughes manifesting interest again
in matters Of larger moment. There
will be opportunity when the next New
York state campaign begins, and three
years from now when the country is
called upon to choose a successor to
President Wilson. At both times sug-
gestions from a man Of his consequence
will undoubtedly be most welcome to
his party.
Fortunately for his party, Mr.. Hughes
is young man as men are reckoned
in politics, and should be a republican
asset as adviser, if nothing more, for
some years to come. And he lives in a
state which now enjoys, and will long
enjoy. great influence in republican
councils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

struck by q stzsst car within his range
Of observation b played he number Of
the car. Any accidental emphasis q q
number was ground for buying ticket.
The hg draft ON Friday at the Capt.
tol was . lotssry, conducted just as the
old lotteries were managed. It was the
fairest lottery ever held, however, with
no chance Of collision or connivance
or manipulation. No one can question
tho justice Of the drawing OF the equity
Of the arrangement whereby the men
summoned to the national army viii
represent all classes Of society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
GERMANY'S CRISIS.

From the Chicago Herald.
The significant thing for the allies In
tho German political crisis is the
tacit admission it involves that the
German public no longer retains its
complete and abiding faith in the
ability of the militaristic government
to carry out its promises.
from the New York Times.
The German people have been brought
suddenly by the kaiser to the point
where they must stand or back down.
For the first time, autocracy, resolute
and defiant. faces Its murmuring people
and does not dodge the ISSUE
From tho Chicago Post.
The substitution Of the reactionary
Prussian bureaucrat. Michaelis, for the
moderate Hollweg seems to give the
lie to the theory that revolutions never
20 backward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
COMMENT ON FOOD.

From the indianapolis News
yet Congress holds back. But the
ast;on 10 simply one of conserving
supplies Of food seeing sha5 they
and heating the food sharks who are
now seeking to make money out Of the
war.
From the Baltimore Anne ican.
And let US also have control OF food
bills.
From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
Food production should be stimulat-
ed. but that will not be done by stimu-
lating speculation
rrt m the Philadelphia Press.
The food bill is not completed by a
iup full. Some senator with large
vision of what the country needs may
vet bring out provision to fix legal
time for boiling an egg.
From the Topeka Journal.
We certainly have a right to sell what
Is our own to whom we please and to
refuse to sell 1t when It suits US to do
So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
THAT ROW.

We need the ships and need 'em quick.
But, pray. how will we get EN-.
If builders want to go to work,
Bat BOSSES quarreis won't let en-?
In all this row the people see
OF fish Il pretty kettle,
As one says ships must he of wood,
And t'other says. of metal.
Our plans to get goodly fleet
For transport cross the ocean
The submarines to counter check.
Seemed quite a splendid notion;
But when these plans began TO work,
They started, too, 10 wabble.
And everything is stopped. while on
There goes this lively squabble.
One, he says this, and one says that,
And they won't come together.
The while the nations need Of ships
Is strafning at its tether.
And crying something must be done
The foeman to be baking;
But work Is idle on the ships.
There's nothing done but talking.
Baltimore American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

From the Chicago News.
Generally speaking, the imperial
chancellor is the imperial goat.
From the Springfield Republican.
At present there is much in the situa-
ton to show that Germany Is hard
pressed, but nothing to warrant the
conclusion that the hard-fsted men
who control 1t are yielding to pres
sure.
From the Philadelphia Press.
The German people have had their
answer They have confronted the
kaiser with moderate demands, and
their demands have been refused.
From ti,s San Franciseo Chronicle.
What tho masses of the people Of all
countries desire il the destruction Of
the last vestigs Of militarism in the
c1vtlissd world. r u not yet In sight,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

I He had been locked outside the gates
of childhood for SO many years that
granite gray had come into his hair
and something of granite hardness into
his heart-you could tell by the way
he treated the boy.
The boy-a bingham killed lump
held a dead sparrow in his outstretched
hand. And he appealed to the passing
man as confidingly as If he were the
child's own father.
Il picked him up an he won't go.
Make him f1y-far."
Throw that thing in the street,
Can't you see it's dead?"
Il want him to fiy-way up! Make
him fly, won't you. please"
How can 1 make a dead bird fly!
Throw 1t away, l tell you"
Wine him up wifi key
The man had not waited for instruc-
tons. He simply passed on out Of the
story-after jolting the sparrow out
of the boys hand.
Perhaps he was an unfortunate who
knew nothing of little children and
clock toys. Perhaps, again But.
any way. he would have been ashamed
of his surliness if he had turned to look
back at the child with his fists in his
eyes.
1t isn't a specially notable achieves
ment to bring tears to a baby's eyes.
Anybody can do it-who is mean
enough.
At the Union station a woman from
an incoming train was welcomed by a
man who had been waiting at the gate.
When the rhapsodies were over and he
had taken up her suitcase, she directed
his attention to an official in railroad
blue. who smiled and touched his cap
in passing.
That's the conductor on our train,
and he caught me in the funniest mis-
take-oh. I'm so glad to get home,
Awful heavy, isn't it? I bought new
sort of shirt waist iron in Philadelphia
and it weighs ton-and last night as
he passed my seat he asked-don't
set it down like that: I've got a frame
one of those new style glass ones. for
mamma. and l wouldn't have it broken,
for-and | wish you could have heard the
way the passengers laughed SAY Jim is
the goldenglow in bloom vet?''
The joke doubtless frothed out later
among the bubbles of joyous homecom.
ing. but the lonesome sort of soul who
walked, behind the couple through the
station could only follow long enough
to think out what n splendid thing IL
must be to have big, faithful Jim
husband. and a home with n goIden-
glow bush in the yard.
W. W OMEN III sport SUITS were
talking man:
MY husband says we women arc
hypnotiZed into buying any old thing
the stores choose to wish on US, and
that l ought to be ashamed of myself
to go down the street in a rig like
this"
Your husbands n man, and they're
all alike. 1 bet il you were to start
down town with him in an old-fashion-
ed suit you wouldn't get two squares
before he'd be asking you why in
blazes you couldn't look like other
women. Don't tell me. I know 'emJ
from A to lizard, and they're every
man jack alike"
And an overhearing spinster person
whose life view of man has been as
kohinoor in glass case-somebody
else's glass case-pondered unto her
self in strictest confidence if this das-
tardly thing could he true 6
MAMIE LANCASTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Family Pride.

~ suppose you're proud of your boy
Josh, now that he's in the army"
"Of course" said Farmer Corntossel.
"But that's not so important just now.
What Pm supposed to do is to hustle an
run this farm in way that4l make
Josh proud O me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

The new German chancellor has not
said anything TO contradict suspicion
that Bethmann Hollweg was tired Of
the job and willing to see a difficult
program taken in hand by somebody
else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

Considerable encouragement to Ger
many is afforded by agitators who
would no doubt protest Indignantly if
definitely classed as German sympathiz-
ers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

The draft is another reminder that
the kaiser's advisers were all wrong
when they conveyed soothing assurances
that this country was blufing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

Some of the speeches in the United
States Capitol put senatorial dignity in
greater jeopardy than it has known in
years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

Carranza's demand for ammunition
from the United States would indicate
that Villas alleged departure for Japan
was only another hoax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
Economy.

We must economic on wheat
And hold 1t in control.
We must economize on meat
And corn and beans and coal.
We must economic on brass
And platinum and steel:
We know not what may come to pass
II waste we now reveal
We must economic on rye
And milk and eggs and lard.
We must economize on pie,
Which seems especial hard.
In view of things that may befall
Our nations plan to balk,
We must. perhaps the most OF all,
Economic in talk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
TO MYRTILLA.

I face the boss when I'm tardy,
And never have batted lash;
Collectors face like a stole.
Though mebbe I'm tardy with cash;
I'm always, invariably. tardy
And get away with 1t, too.
Save when I am tardy In keeping
A shopping engagement with you.
-1u3alo- 6eWA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
Treasury Needs Room

From the Philadelphia rress
1t Is not a surprise that tho Treasury
Department ut Washington wants more
room: people have long wondered where
It kept all the monsY Il get
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

Only in the case of pickets would
it be permissible to extend a pardon be-
fore either apology or explanation has
been offered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

DR.. Michaelis continues to leave Ger
many dependent on the same old U-boat
formula.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

The man behind the gun is available
and the arms and ammunition needful
should soon become So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

The promoters of public disorder are
usually prompt in appealing for the
protection Of the law when they need it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

While obviously in no position to
"point with PRIDE" DR.. Michaelis re-
fuses to admit that he views with alarm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

Applications for exemption will in
some instances prove significant tests of
character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
An Enterprise Abandoned.

~ thought you were determined to
turn the swords into plowshares."
~ reconsidered. A sword doesn't cut
much Of a figure in modern warfare,
anyhow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
References.

References.
"Did the new cook have any refer
ences?"
"No," replied Mrs. Crosslots "The
nearest she came to references were a
lot of uncomplimentary illusions to her
previous employers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
Unusual!

From the Springfield Republican.
American cities bitterly protesting
against overestimates of their size and
rate Of growth offer a refreshing nov
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
PRESUMPTION Resented.

Presumption Resented.
''Be good" said the philosopher, "and
you will be happy"
"Not necessarily" replied the man of
sensitive conscience. "If you undertake
to be good some envious people are
likely to think you are trying to put on
airs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
The Political Zoo.

The elephant and moose are still,
The donkey does not shout;
They're working with common will
To keep the dachshund out.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

The Cocktails Denman argument may
be a magnificent argument, but it is not
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
WHAT THE GOVERNMENT IS DOING

| War conditions, a. was to be ex-
pected, have made many changes In the
| various depart
Export Iicensa ments Of Uncle
Sans government.
ofgan1auon. contracting som e
and expanding to almost double their
size others.
| One Of the most interesting expan-
! sions Of the past few days has been
| that of the bureau of foreign and do
nestle commerce. Department Of Com
| merce. which is now fathering the
newly organized division Of export Ii
censes. This division is to have control
OF the exports Of the United States to
see, If such a thing is possible, that
none Of our foodstufs or other mate
rails reach the enemy" through neu-
trail countries.
As the matter stands at this time any
manufacturer or firm wishing to ex-
port q commodity makes application to
this new division for an export license
and 1t is granted or refused according
to the circumstances. The division is
strictly wartime organization formed
by the Department of Commerce to
carry out the policies of the exports
council and to handle all applications
for export licenses.
The organization of the division of
export licenses has been under way for
some weeks and It is now equipped to
handle all applications under the
Presidents recent embargo proclama-
ton and to issue them promptly so as
to interfere with the export trade OF
the country as little as possible.
Applications are being passed upon.
first, as regards the quantity which the
exports council has decided may be
permitted to leave the country; sec
ond as regards the amount which 1t
is deemed wise by the council to per
the application.
If the amount of the commodity ap-
piled for. and the country. are salts
factory. the division Of export licenses
the consignee, satisfying itself that
the consignee is not likely to permit
the goods to fall into the hands OF or
otherwise to benefit the enemy.
The work of the division OF export
licenses is largely in the hands of prac-
teal and experienced business men
who have volunteered their exclusive
time and services to the government
for war work and have been assigned
to this division. The policy Of the d.
perform a function Of high military
Importance with as little interference
with legitimate trade as is possible.
The patriotism Of American export
erS has Deen manifested III 81 many
Ways recently that officials of the De-
partment of Commerce feel assured
that they can count upon the loyal CO.
operation of manufacturers and mer-
chants with this new division. Omcials
Of the division have called the atten-
ton, however. Of exporters to the fact
that the issuing of license does not
relieve the shipper from his RESPONSE
btlity. both moral and legal. to use the
utmost precaution to ascertain the
character and purpose of the con-
siGnee The exporters are particularly
warned to Investigate new customers
in neutral European markets before
APPLYING for licenses. and they have
been asked to promptly notify the
division officials of inquiries for mer-
chandise which appear in any way
suspfctous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
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