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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21
Courtesy in Street Cars.

To the Editor OF The Star:
I have been visitor in Washington
for the past three months and before
returning to my home in Canada I
wish to express in this way my appre-
citation of the very courteous treatment
I have received on street cars I have
travelled about quite little by myself
and have never had to stand. except
when I might be at the rear of the car
in a crowd, and could not be seen from
the seats 1 do not consider myself an
old lady. yet my hair is gray. Young
men and women, and some who were
not especially young-yes. and boys and
girls-have given me their seats. Es-
peciaIly have the soldiers shown me
consideration. Several times people
have touched my elbow to assist me up
the steps of the car. Conductors have
been kind to me, putting out their
hands occasionally. to steady me, when
I have been trying to reach a seat.
tors showing consideration for those
who needed help. Yesterday l saw a
conductor who was nearing the end of
his route, and had not much to do, car
ry lady's heavy market basket to the
door and hand it down to her as she
was a1ighting. I have been about in
several large cities, but really I have
seen more courtesy shown here on
street cars than in other places.
I expect soon to return to my home
in Ontario and shall carry away with
me very pleasant memories of your
city. Mrs. EDWIN HOBBS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21
The War Critic

I've bungled everything I've
tried, I've shown there's such a
word as fail, and always l have
let the hide go with the horns,
the hoofs and tail. | used to run
mart of trade until the sheriff
closed my door, and peanuts then,
and lemonade, l sold till | went
broke once more. l used to sell
hot dog and wurst, but couldn't
make the business pay. and once
again was l immersed in seven
kinds of consomme. l can't con-
duct peanut stand, nor make the
popcorn business go; l am no
good at pounding sand, az shear
ing swine or baling snow. And
having failed at all I've tried, lost
everything I've struggled for, I
feel that l am qualified to show
how we should run the war. All
day l sit around and tell what
Haig and Pershing ought to do
if they would make the kaiser yell
and show him to his proper pew.
And l explain how Daniels lost
the confidence of men like me, and
made the Navy such frost that
it has chilled the deep blue sea.
| climb on Bakers tortured frame,
and from him take a dozen falls,
and show just where he queered
the game, and gave the foe a base
on balls. l cannot wind an eight
day clock, or cut the weeds or till
the loan, but l can stand around
and talk until the ring-tailed cows
come home. WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21
BILL PROVIDES RELIEF
FOR D. c. HOUSEWIVES
Fixes Standard Loaf of Bread and
Hits at Short Measures and
Profteering.

Fixing a standard bread loaf, hitting
at short-weiSht and short-measure
profiteering by hucksters and peddlers.
are phases of relief to housewives
which a bill to reorganize the office of
District sealer of weights and meas
ures. introduced late yesterday by Rep
resentative Crosser of Ohio, aims to ac-
complish.
This measure was proposed in Con-
gress after Representative Crosser had
held conferences with George N. Rob-
erts, superintendent of weights and
markets. 1t is presented to Congress
with the approval OF the District Com
missioners.
The bill provides for O standard loaf
of bread to weigh each either one
pound or half or quarter of pound,
makes sale of ice by weight compul-
sorry, requires that sales of coal by the
ton shall be by the long ton of 2.24o
pounds. sales in bag to be made only
when the exact weight is indicated:
standardizes containers for fruits and
vegetables, reyises regulations govern
ing hucksters and pedd!ers and IN
creases all of the penalties for viola
ton of any of the provisions OF the
law.
1t would also prohibit operation Of
coin slot machines that have not been
tested or approved. or where they are
not so located that they can easily
be supervised by some one who would
refund moneys if necessary.
Drastic regulations are contained in
the bill in regard to the inspection
and testing of scales. and it is required
wherever a dealer or other person en-
gagged in business possesses scales
which have not been duly approved
they must give notice of the fact to
Mr. Roberts in writing.
The bill vests police authority in Mr.
Roberts and all of his assistants. and
increases the fine for violation OF the
act to $500 or six months imprfson-
ment, or both. 1t provides that cases
be prosecuted by the corporation coun-
sci in the Police Court
1t makes additional rulings on milk,
fruits, vegetables. -four, cords Of wood,
sacks of potatoes, oysters and many
other commodities.
Every dry measure used in the Dis
trict, the bill provides, shall be cylin-
drical in design.
1t also requires that all automatic
pumps, such as are used to supply
autoists with gasoline, must be placard-
ed Tank Empty" when there is an in
sufficient amount of oil in them.
The bill has been referred to the In
terstate and Foreign Comm cree Conn
mission, which. it is believed. will give
it an early and favorable report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21
PROVIDES EXTENSION OF
D. C. PROBATION SYSTEM

Establishment of a probation system
for the District of Columbia, amending
the act Of June 25. 1910, is provided
for in bill introduced by Chairman
Johnson of the House District commit
tee at the request of probation author
tiles.
The Johnson bill would provide two
one at salary of $1,000 each. and as an
additional stenographer and typist at
the same salary. 1t would increase the
appropriation for conduct of the pro-
baton system from $1,000 to $4,000 to
be paid half and half from the Treas
ury of the United States and the reve-
nues of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.

TONIGHT.
Dance given by Almas Temple Patrol
II the Willard Hotel at O'Clock.
Debate between George Washington
university and Lafayette College at the
N. c. A..sa s O'Clock
Meeting Of the Kentucky State Asso-
aation at the Ebbitt House at pm.
TOMORROW.
Luncheon of the Cornell Club of
Nashington at Cushman's, I4th street,
between r and G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21
REPORTS STEEL COSTS.
Committee Of Manufacturers Gives
Figures to War Board.

A committee of steel manufacturers
yesterday laid before the War Indus
tries Board figures showing the in
creased cost of steel due to rises in the
cost of raw materials. The committee
was headed by E. H. Gary.
The price scale now effective, fixed by
the War Industries Board. runs to
March 81. The manufacturers of steel
contend their prices must be increased
or the cost Of constituent materials
regulated.
There will be another conference to-
morrow, at which American producers
and importers of the principal alloys
entering into steel manufacture will be
represented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21
RETURNS TO FEDERAL SERVICE.
John Il. Gray Named Vice Consul at
Natamoras, Mexico.

John H Gray of 1872 street north
east has been appointed United States
vice consul at Matamoras. Mexico. and
vii start for his post in a few days.
Mr.. Gray formerly resided at Bristol,
fenn.. and was member Of the county
court at that place. He is a brother of
p G Gray. formerly assistant secre-
eary of agriculture of the state OF
Tennessee.
For three years Mr.. Gray was United
4ketes consular agent at Victoriavillo,
province of Quebec. and resigned in
10y, 1915 Since then he has lived in
thds city and taken an active Interest
g It's development. particularly in the
AQrtheast section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21
CITY ITEMS.


The National Radio School of this
city can still accommodate 100 more
draft men, to prepare them as wireless
operators, before they are called to the
environments in June. Courses take five
weeks to complete. Men who finish
this course will be qualified for higher
rating and pay when they are called.
or can be indicted into the Navy or
Marine Corps as wireless operators.
Classes starting March %. % and %.
with day and night sessions. Nationa.
Radio School. U. S. Bank Bldg, 14th and
You SITS. NV, Sd floor. Tel North 2153.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21
Sugar Corn, 12kc; IS Lbs. Potatoes,

Sugar Corn, 12kc; Is Lbs. Potatoes,
soc: Onions. &c; Gunpowder Tea, 59c;
can Pineapple, Csc: can Peaches. zoe;
Fancy Evap. Peaches, 1sc; Large
Prunes, 1sc: Whisk brooms, 19c; Tapi-
oca, Sc; Knox Ge1atine, 15c; Va. Sweet
Pancake Flour, 12kc; A. ]. Pancake
Flour. 121zc; A. J. Buckwheat, 121sc:
Hominy. &c; 20 OF. Baking Powder, 15c;
Safety Matches, TIC; Quaker Matches
csc; Pure Pepper, 40c; 10-lb bags Salt,
15c; Rabbits Soap. CSC. 412 4th Sc
and all the J. T. D. Pyles Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21
D. c. MAIL CARRIERS
VIE IN ". SIS. SALE
Keen Competition Here May
Win $500 Prize for Wash
ington Postmen.
SPIRITED TALK BY CHANCE
Leaders in Sale Contest.

The ten letter carriers who
made the largest sales on their
first delivery yesterday in the
war savings stamp contest being
conducted under the auspices OF
The Star. and which carries with
it twenty cash prizes, aggregat-
inc $500 in amount, are:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21

Mems Suits q Uniforms Cleaned, Altered.
Norris. ITO 9Th st NV. Phi. Franklin s.s4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21

Let Shaffer Know Your Easter
floral requirements now. Store, 900 18th.
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21

Moving Picture Entertainments Fur
nished. Electric webster.719 sth st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21

Flowers for the Sick.
Guides fresh-cut homegrown flowers
viii cheer your sick friends. 1914 F.
IAdvertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21

100 Artists. Complete Orchestra and Chorus
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21

| Elisabeth Davis, colored, nine years
old. 1909 Q street, was bitten on the
face by a dog belonging to a neighbor
| while at the latter's home yesterday
afternoon. She received only a slight
wound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21

Members Of the ONCE force Of the
Mills building yesterday played the
part OF fremen when an awning on the
building caught fire. Ten dollars dam
age resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-21

Funeral services for MIR. SaINe r.
Ray, wife of the third auditor for the
| Interior Department, who died yester-
day at Casualty Hospital from burns
| received Tuesday, will be held at the
| chapel Of J. William Lees Sons tomor-
row at 2 o'clock.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07


Trenctie, veteran of the trenches
getting expert attention at genera,
hospital No. 6, Fort Mcpherson. Hold
ing him is Sergt. S. L. B. Cohen, an
invalided soldier Trenches tenn
porary proprietor and dressing one OF
Frenchfe's wounds is Miss Mae Burk'
ley, United States war nurse. Frenchic
Is one of the latest arrivals from the
trenches in France-one who has
spent most of his life in the trenches
In fact, having been born in a trench
In an American sector. He is a New.
foundland pup, five months old. He
reached Fort Mcpherson with a de.
tachment of wounded soldiers. French,
lie was wounded, too. His beautiful
tail had been entirely shot off and ono
Of his forelegs grievously damaged
Frenchie's mother was message car.
rier in the French army. She was as.
signed to service with the Americans
and was killed in battle. His two
brothers were killed shortly after
ward
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The Comeback" man was really never
down-and-out. His weakened condition
because of overwork, lack of exercise, i'm
proper eating and living demands stilnula-
ton to satisfy the cry for a health-giving
appetite and the refreshing sleep essential
to strength. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil
Capsules, the National Remedy of Holland,
will do the work. They are wonderful.
Three of these capsules each day will put
man on his feet before he knows it;
whether his trouble comes from uric acid
poisoning, the kidneys, gravel or stone in
the bladder, stomach arrangement or other
ailments that befall the over-zealous Amer
lean. The best known, most reliable rem
edy for these troubles is GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil Capsules. This remedy has
stood the test for more than 200 years
since its discovery in the ancient labora-
tories in Holland. 1t acts directly and
gives relief at once. Don't wait until you
are entirely down-and-out, but take them
today. Your druggist will gladly refund
your money if they Go not help you. Ac-
cept no substitutes. Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box. three sizes.
They are the pure, original, imported
HARLEM Oil Capsules.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07

The longer a man lives the more
lost opportunities he collects.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07
ONE REASON WHY.

Alexander Koski Of Marquette was
found dead in front Of his home Sun
day morning. There was round hole
at the base of his skull about the size
of an ordinary revolver bullet. The
deceased conducted a candy store and
came home Saturday night intoxicated,
and it wasn't through eating candy
that he was in this condition. The
man stumbled about the house, tried
to get into his wife's bedroom, but
she, knowing his condition, had locked
the door. There was man with him.
The mans son, returning from work
at about eleven that night found his
father sitting in one of the down.
stairs rooms and afterward he heard
him 20 out Of the house at about one
o'clock in the morning. Whisky was
the cause Of his death. He evidently
fell while in his drunken condition,
fracturing his skull.
1t is one of Thousand reasons why,
the people voted dry.--Ishpeming
(Mich.) Record.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07
Temperance
As.s.QOIfeSs
WHAT SOME BUSINESS MEN SAY
ABOUT DRINK.
Conducted by the National Womaa'i
Christian Temperance Union.)

American Rolling Mill Co., Middle
town, Ohio: We see no reason for les
SEEMING the opposition of industry to
the use of alcohol as beverage on the
part of employees. AS far as our ex-
perience goes, Sobriety is absolutely
essential to efficiency and to the prog
ress of the individual workman
George NJ. Verify, president.
Jackson CO., Iron and Steel Com
pany: We prohibit the use of alcohol
by our employees while on duty and
do all within our power to discourage
the use while off duty. We favor the
nondrinking men in the matter of pro-
motion, and advance only those who
are strictly sober in their habits to pO-
sitions Of responsibility. We are OPP
posed to alcohol as beverage not on
ly for the sake of our own business,
but for the sake Of our employees
taemselves.-J. f. Morgan, secretary.
Crane Company, Chicago: We be-
ieve that drinking intoxicating liquor
lessons mans efficiency, and in con-
sidering men for promotion we lay
particular stress upon sobriety.-J0hn
r. Bergman, first vice president.
Duquesne Steel Foundry Company,
Coraopolis, Pa: 1t has long been a pol
Icy Of our company to give preference
In promotion to men who are not con-
sumers of alcoholic drinks-L. A. Way,
superintendent.
The Buckeye Rolling Mill Co., Steu-
henville, Ohio: You can't be boozer
and deliver the goods. T. Sarratt,
secretary and treasurer.
Illinois Steel Company, Joliet, H.:
In making promotions or n determin-
ing the merits of an employee, the fact
that he does not use Intoxicating IL
quors at all will be considered in his
favor, and If he does use intoxicantS,
1t will count against him.-E. ]. Buff
fington, president.
Marion (O.) Steam Steel Shovel Co.:
Liquor is not allowed in our plant
under any conditions, and any man
who uses 1t In the evening and units
himself for business the folio wing day
is discharged.-Busby P. Sweeney, gen.
eral superintendent,
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07
WHEN THE SALOON is A BARRIER
E TO LABOR.
Because Bill Jones "boo2es' he's
xr,0rth go S0 n dow Pnna11ca Tim Smith

worth $3.50 day. Because Jim Smith
is sober and clcar-headed he's -orth
$3.50 day. But the boss must strike
a fair average, SO he pays each $500
Q day.
If there are two men Ike drinking
Bill Jones in the shop, aud one Ike
sober Jim Smith, the average wage
will probably be 1918 o day But II
there are two men Ike sober Jlin
Smith and only one like drinking Bill
Jones, their wage will likely be 1925
a day.
The more men like drunken Bill
Jones there are in a shop, the lower
will be the average wage. The more
men like sober Jim Smith, the higher
the wage.
Anyway, that's the way the ordinary
boss figures it. He must strike fair
average, because he has all kinds OF
men in the shop.
In such a situation there can be no
such thing as personal liberty" NO
man has the right to degrade his fel-
low-workers through his personal hab-
It's. Charles StelZle.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07

Chauncey Depew says he has a hard
and fast rule that unpleasant happen
ings are TO be discussed in the morn
ing never in the evening"
To this | add that before making any
Important decision you should always
sleep over it. You may think quite diff.
ferently in the morning ard the delay
may save you much subsequent re-
gret.-xLos Angeles Times.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07
HIS PREFERENCE.

at is the drug effect Of alcohol for
which beer and wine are drunk. There
are palatable non-alcoholic drinks
made from grains and fruits that do
not produce the harmful results Of al-
cohol. If the drinker does not desire
the drug effect, he will use such
drinks. If he prefers beer and wines.
he prefers them for the drug effect OF
alcohols to the danger Of the tenn
porary or permanent injury which this
drug inflicts.-Stoddard
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07
Behind the Barn.

Father Hibrow with firm sarcasm)
And how do you like smoking, my
son?
Willie Hibrow Caught in the act,
but equal to the occasion)-I must say
regard it as a sickening habit, ia
lhar. l am surprised that you, with
your Wanted acumen in most mat
tors requiring intelligence, should al
lOyy yourself tn become slave TO
nicotine.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07
The Main Witness.

"There were number of witnesses
to prove that the plaintiff was as
saulted by the defendants goat Did
the latter have any rebutting wit
nessesT
"Only the goat. He seemed to do all
the re-butting.'
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07
JUDGE DECIDES
STOMACH REMEDY
A GREAT SUCCESS
Commissioner Of Mediation and Conc;i
sstion Board Tries EATONIC, the
Wonderful Stomach Remedy,
and Endorses II.

Judge william L. Cham
oers, who uses EATONIO as
q remedy for loss Of appe-
tite and indigestion, is a
Commissioner of the q. 8.
Board of Mediation and
Cancellation. II in natural
for him to express himself
In guarded language, yet
there Is no hesitation in his
announcement regarding
the value of EATONIO.
\ Writing from Washington,
4 D. o., to the Eatonic REM
ndu NA ho ao-a
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07

The city of st. Louis decided that as
saloons operate under special privilege
they should be 100 per cent patriotic.
Therefore, the owners must buy Lib
srty bonds
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07
Evening Matters.

IF those two men come together.
there will be trouble. The big one Is
II six-footer,"
Eyes, but the little one has six
shooter"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07

EATONIO promotes appetite and
Il aids digestion. have used it with
beneficial results"
Once workers and others who sit much ara
martyrs to dyspepsia, belching, bad breath,
heartburn. poor appetite, bloat, and impair
ment OF general health. Are you, yourself,
sufferer? EAT0NIO viii relieve you just as
thousands of others.
Here's the secret: EATONIC drives the Ras
out OF the body-and the Boat Goes With Ill
1t is guaranteed to bring relief or you get your
money back! Costs only cent or two day to
use 1t. Get box today from your druggist
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-09-07
ON THE WATER WAGON,

Sing song of suspense,
A bottle full of rye,
Eight and twenty U. States
Reforming on the sly.
When the box was opened,
The States began to sing,
For all the votes that tumbied out
Were dry as anything.
New York Post.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-04-25
MURDERS POINT TO SCHMIDT
Relations by His Daughter Indicate
Other Women MysteriousIy Disap-
peared on His Premises.

Royal Oak. Michigan. April "a
Three murder plants, one here, one at
Detroit and one at Lake Wood are be-
lieyed to have been operated by Hell
muth Schmidt who committed suicide
yesterday. Police were inclined to be-
lieve this today following revelations
by Gertrude. his eighteen year old
daughter.
At least two other women in addi-
ton TO Augusta Steinbach of New
York are known to have dropped from
sight by his establishments. just how
many more women met the same fate
the police do not know The women
were attracted by his matrimonial ad-
yertisements.
With the expectation OF finding
trace OF some other bodies the police
today were digging in the cellar and
the yard OF the Schmidt home.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-04-25
WAR ON TURKS and BULGARS
Senator King Will Push His ResoIu-
tion For Declaration Against
These Two Countries.

Washington, April "a. Senator
King of Utah will uphold his resolu.
tion asking for declaration of war
against Bulgaria and Turkey il was
learned here this afternoon.
The senator reached this decision
following a conference with President
Wilson who is understood to have
asked him to let his resolution die in
committee
ln-as-much as the President has not
asked Congress to declare war on
these two countries, il was pointed
out that he is opposed to congress
sional action going on over his head"
on such question.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-04-25

Klauer Manufacturing company's
bond of $3.50; Eddyville Savings bank
bond, $2,590, in amount of $1,000; VIII
son Concrete company's bond of
$1,693.75 presented and approved.
H. J. Moore rendered his resignation
as member of Board of Mahaska hos
pital and T. J.. Wilson was appointed
to fill vacancy.
Auditor instructed to write dupli-
cate warrant in favor Of ]. ]. Burrier
in amount of $3.50, account warrant
No. 12,706 being lost,
Auditor instructed to advertise for
sealed proposals for rewiring court
house.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-04-25
Junior KuxiTIary oroanIzed.

Under the guidance of Misses Hell.
en- Kalbach, Louise Jerrel and Wanda
Lichtenheld, Junior Auxiliary was
organized at st. James church Tues
day afternoon. There were seven
charter members including Ruth
odem, Maud Cruzen, Emma Evans,
Johnsine Beadle, Bernice Boyer and
Eleanor Hoffman,. In the election
of officers, Eleanor Hoffman, was
chosen president and Bernice Boyer,
secretary. The next meeting will
be held on May 6.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-04-25
Enains Off Track

Switch engine of the NJ. G. st. l..
left the rails in the north yard near
the c avenue crossing Monday even.
ing and caused considerable damage
in tearing up rails and ties. The
accident was caused by a defective
or a misplaced switch leading to the
Marshall Oil company ware house.
Considerable strenuous work was re.
quired to get the wheels back to the
foundation,