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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-15
Aunty All Upset.

Aunt Elvira rushed into the house,
hysterical. 1--WE lost my hearing!" she
shouted.
you have!" her frightened sister
shouted back. "How do you knOwT
"See that man out there playing
that hand-Organ? Well, l can't hear
a single motel" And Aunt Elvira wept
afresh.
THAT'S a mOviDg-picture photogra-
pher at work! !" snapped her sister,
New York Evening Post.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-15
Comfort Ba6ys SIX INV

When red. rough and itching
baths of Cuticura Soap and tOuy.
Cuticura Ointment. This meant
for baby and rest for mother.
free samples address, "Cuticura,
X. Boston" At druggists and by Y
Soap %, Ointment % and 50.-Adl,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-15
The Heart and Reason.

The heart has reasons which the rea-
son does not know. 1t is the heart
that feels God, not the reason. The
primary truths are not demonstrable,
and yet our knowledge of them is none
the less certain. Principles are felt.
propositions are proved. Truths may
be above reason and yet not contrary
to reason.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-15
ACCORDING to Evidence.

Mrs. Bilson (sentimentally)
,ove that makes the world go 'roui'
Mr.. Bilson ca lawyer)-A9-&E
1t gets dizzy.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-15

Mother-"And why did you
frog in sisters bag?" Son." tn
find n mud turtle and couldfS GSN
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-15
Accounting fon

Accounting foH :, Stree,
"Wnat makes the old WV
there such Il croker?" "He Ia.
had Il frog in his throat"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-15
Copyright by Jack London

AN rarely places "A prop
er valuation upon his wom-
ankind, at least not until
deprived Of them. He has
no conception of the subtle
atmosphere eXhaled by the
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-15


Twice he pricked the Bear getting
away unscathed; but the third time
caught, and to save himself, free
hands closed on fighting hands, and
they came together. Then did he rea-
lie the tremendous strength Of his Op-
pOnent. His muscles were knOtted In
painful Jumps, and cords and tendOns
threatened to snap with the strain !;
yet nearer and nearer came the Rus
sian steel. He tried to break away,
but only weakened himself. The fur
clad circle closed In, certain of and
anxious to see the final stroke. But
with wrestler's trick, swinging partly
to the side, he struck at his adversary
with his head. InvOluntarily the
Bear leaned back, disturbing his CEN
this, Mackenzie tripped properly and
threw his whole weight forward, hurl-
ing him clear through the circle into
the deep snow. The Bear floundered
out and came back full tilt.
"Oh, my husband" Zarinska's voice
rang out, vibrant with danger.
To the twang of bOw-string, Mac
kenzie swept low to the ground, and a
bone-barbed arrow passed over him
into the breast of the Bear, whose mo-
mentum carried him over his crouch
ing foe. The next instant Mackenzie
was up and about. The Bear lay mo-
tionless, but across the fire was the
Shaman. drawing second arrow.
Mackenzie's knife leaped short in
the air. He caught the heavy blade by
the point There was a flash Of light
as it spanned the fire. Then the Sha-
| man, the hilt alone appearing without
lis throat, swayed a moment and
Evening star., 1918-01-15

corrected, delays cured and . general
speeding Of all the processes Of pro
vision our Army abroad win bs fully
supplied by the time It is brought into
action on large scale. From our own
supply or from the supplies Of the French
and the British these men must be dttsd
out for battle.
Our chief problem today u not %
much the recruiting Of troops Or theii
training or their supplies, but tAsii
transport overseas. The faAtsr ~ Sea
them over there the sooner they viii be
ready for duty. We might have An
Army Of 10000, 900 men here and yet be
deficient in striking power in France for
lack of transport. So that when the
British minister Of national service calls
for more men in the field he is calling
in effect for more ships and from our
yards must come those vessels that are
necessary to put in the trenches in
France the men requisite for . success
full resistance to the German assault in
the spring and the ultimate forward
movement that will bring Germany to
the point Of seeking peace.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Of the past. Men, whether In uniform
or not, who urged putting the Army
and the Navy on q basis befitting the
country's size and responsibilities, were
regarded as simply bloodthirsty.
Major, then Representative, Gardner
bore conspicuous part in the very
heavy task Of overcoming this view. He
combated 1t with all the weapons at
his command, from his place in the
House and from other places. He en-
countered some ridicule, but was Of the
stuff not conquerable with such a
weapon. He held unfiinchingly to his
course.
When war came he offered for service
in the field. he was at an age when
and in position where he might have
left the soldiers duty to others. a.
ifty-two, and en- experienced legislator,
he faced duty Of great importance as
sociabie with one of his years and train
ing.
The choice made, however, was char
acteristic of the man. It testified to
his spirit and utmost sincerity. He left
Congress for the camp, and had since
been qualifying for the work of fight
er. So keenly desirous was he, indeed,
to get into action where the fighting is,
he had secured demotion for that pur-
pose. And had he lived he would soon
have been in France on the fighting
line, where, it is superfluous to say, he
would have carried himself with gal
lantry.
The burial, appropriately, will be at
Arlington. As Maj. Gardner this worthy
son of Massachusetts, will be remem-
bered. The politician and legislator,
conspicuous and influential in all he did
as such, was in the end absorbed by
the soldier. His last public service-much
too brief-was his best, and will pre-
serve his name at home and throughout
the country.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Waiting on the Traffic Experts.

Nearly one month ago group of
traffic experts from New York city start
ed work here in Investigation Of the
local street car situation under the aus
pices of the Public Utilities Commits
sion, with view Of remedying condi-
tions. It was announced that they would
not make any radical moves, but would
work out improvements gradually. The
public has certainly not been startled
by any precipitation on the part Of the
experts or the commission, for in the
have remained just about the same, the
net change being for the worse as the
population has increased and the serv-
ice has grown less reliable. There has
been one addition to the car service on
the Capital traction line, but the head
way on the Washington Railway and
Electric system remains as it was, with
perhaps more frequent interruptions
due to faulty equipment. The spectacle
VI SaCau SdiO PuShCd VI Ruilta Uy
others in precarious state of existence
has become more common. The lines
of pedestrians, impatient of securing
places in already packed cars, have grown
longer and broader. Jitney service has
been authorized at rate Of fare 14o per
cent above the car ticket rate. Mention
has been made of the stagger stop and
the skip stop, but nothing has been done
toward adopting these expedients for
speedier movement. One or two of the
departments have changed their hours.
Still the experts have not produced any
results, and the problem grows daily
more difficult and less solvable as the
surplus Of passengers over facilities In.
creases. The people Of Washington are
patient In the main, but they cannot
stand indefinitely such wholly made.
quate street car service as that which
they are now enduring. Announcement
that something has been done will be
most welcome.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
School PAY.

S1pt. Thurstons appearance yester-
dAy before the House appropriations
committee should have put that body in
possession of the facts relating to the
need Of immediate increase Of the lower
Grade school salaries. As to the neces-
Gity Of action on this matter there can
Be no possible doubt if it is conceded
that the schools must be maintained dur.
ing the war. The minimum salary in
the sehools-$5oo-is totally inadequate
to hold the teachers while opportunities
await them outside for employment at,
- = rule, twice that amount, with equal
shanees Of promotion. II is too much
% expect the young women who have
prepared themselves by long procedure
fof educational work to be content with
. rate Of pay that compares unfavor.
ably With that Of an unskilled laborer,
Many q domestic cook gets more than
some OF these instructors Of our chill.
dren, with an easier service. Now as a
result of the war the governments and
business firms are seeking workers at
rates OF pay that present temptations
that these school teachers cannot be ex.
pested to Withstand. This is not only
. matter of necessity, but pressing ur-
eeney that is now laid before Congress.
Action should be taken with the least
possible delay lest the designations from
the schools, already numerous, increase
to the point that it will be necessary to
close many Of the rooms for lack Of in.
structors.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Our Great Chance Lost.

DR.. Won Bodman, minister Of finance Of
Baden, is quoted in the dispatches as
saying in recent speech:
"The reichstag resolution is no longer
valid, because it was based upon the
supposition that the desire for peace
would be shared by our opponents. That
is disproved by the speeches of Premier
Lloyd George and President Wilson
Peace must now be guided strictly by
Germany's interests"
In other words, Germany, having
granted her enemies the opportunity to
make peace on honorable terms, must
now pursue her course Of conquest re-
gardless Of anybody's feelings but her
own, Indifferent to the interests of any
other nation. Those who have hereto
fore belittled the German powers of
reasoning and perception must stand
abashed by this convincing demonstra-
tion that the Teuton mind knows all,
sees all and reasons precisely. DR.. Bod
man sees clearly the truth that the gov
ernments arrayed against Germany and
Austria have no desire for peace, that
they are fighting just for the love OF
the game of slaughter, that they have no
sense Of their own peril, that they are
rushing with insensate persistence upon
destruction and that they do not recog-
nize the opportunity for peace when
they see it. Henceforward the entente
powers need expect NO mercy, no con-
sideration. They will be dealt with as
they deserve. Victorious Germany will
beat them one at time or altogether,
and will then make such terms of peace
as her own purposes and interests die
tate.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
The War and immigration.

n Is generally conceded that at the
eaoss Of the war our tariff legislation
must be Of comprehensive and impor.
tant character. What about our immi.
grafton legislationa
In the early stages of the European
upheaval discussion of the immigration
question developed two opinions. One
was that large influx of Europeans
into this country-probably the largest
ever known-would follow the end OF
hostilities. The poorer people would
hurry away to escape the heavy burdens
Of taxation imposed by the war, and to
improve business opportunities in a
country which had escaped such bur-
dens.
The other opinion was that appeals
to patriotism would keep the people at
home. They would be urged to remain,
and. even at grinding expense, help
build up the waste places. Why help
bmld up America at the expense of Eu-
rope3 The old home first.
This line of speculation has been
changed somewhat by our entrance into
the struggle. There will be burdens of
taxation in America to bear. 1t is 60
ing to take an enormous sum of money
to meet our war obligations. But Con-
Efess is voting it, and the people are
indorsing the action. Taxes in this
eouutry will be high for some years.
At the same time business opportuni-
tes will be -great-greater than ever
before. In the matter Of world trade
Ne shall give Europe run for her
money. She will meet US in markets
where she has never met US before. She
will find us arrived at last at the estate
Of both producing and a distributing
nation. We shall have a merchant ma.
fine capable Of attending to all our for
efgn trade, no matter to what proper
lions IL may grow. We shah not be de.
pendent on foreign bottoms for any
thing.
The great republic win stin be op-
poftunity. People in any country figur-
ins for any reason on change Of base
win take America into account, and
weigh us as against other countries.
They will at least examine our stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Hence it is likely that in the shifting
about Of peoples-which always has
marked and always will mark the In
habitants Of the globe-immigrat;on to
these shores will continue . notable fac.
tof in our development. And that the
Immigration laws should be brought up
% date, redeeting in their provisions all
tAat the war has taught us, and meeting
Al the changes the war is making, seems
plain proposition.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
More Men Needed.

Sir Auckland Geddes' statement in the
house Of commons yesterday that Great
Britain must Immediately raise $780, ZOO
more men emphasizes the necessity of
continued and increasing speed in
American preparations for war making.
BE notes that Russia's withdrawal from
the war will release no less than 1,600,-
900 Teutons for service on the western
front. This is . positive gain for Ger.
many and Austria, and there must be a
corresponding addition to the allied ar.
mics to Offset it. France can no longer
increase her forces. Italy will do well
to hold her own. From the United
States and from Great Britain must
come the additional man power to with.
stand the blows which the augmented
Teuton army on the western front may
be expected soon to deliver.
As to the methods by which Grea,
Britain Increases her fighting force, by
lowering or raising the age Of service
or by taking men from the industrial
ranks and replacing them with women
and males outside Of the. service ages
that Is matter with which this country
has no concern. It Is, however, broush,
to face the question Of how IL win plae.
in France the forces necessary MOI
merely to hold the lines, but to ensbl.
the allied army to take the initiativ,
and drive homo blows that win make 70,
victory.
We have in france at this time IN un
disclosed number Of troops. More ar,
going continually. Large numbers ar.
in training in camps. Another draft il
soon to be made that will FIJI the va
cancies in the camps caused by with
drawals for overseas service, and per
haps nseessitats construction Of NOR,
housing Tor the forces In training.
question has arisen as to the efficiency
of our equipment for the lighting forces
| r. nay b aagumed that Win mist1kel
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Mai. Gardner.

Mat.3 A. P. Gardner's death will be
widely and deeply lamentsd. His repu.
tation was national. He had impressed
hnsel& On the country with great force
- connection with matters now over.
sAAdcwing all other matters. He was
90 of the earliest and most active ad-
yessAss Of preparedness. As member
q the House Of Representatives and Of
psominsnss in that body, he was able
70 secure attention for his views: and
- yoissd, them with earnestnsss and
snphasiS vheaevsr oeeason offered.
HsAdwv was slow. Many and great
lallsalA& had to bs overcome. Public
esaiiAkt ms TOO long undsr the
>a6us9oa thst, . jfar = the United
161 - eensslae6 M ~ = Ming
Evening star., 1918-01-15
FASCINATING SOFA
CUSHIONS

That will improve the. beauty and
appearance OF your sofa, couch or
coy corner. and make it just the
most inviting and decorative place in
the whole house. There is most
varied and complete assortment here
in many different sorts OF fabrics.
The shapes are numerous and most
artistic.
In colorinss you may, follow out
any scheme you have in mind, and
ss there e,susa IS pGw psed sarey ii a1nshss sqsd ss
you favor, or they will be made to
exactly meet your wishes. :.
Priced from $3.50 to $12
Fifth aoos, @ street.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

The ultimate consumer is not, az
rule, strongly concerned about the own
srship under which the railways shall
operate. All he asks is q system Of op-
eration that win operate.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Presenting exceptional opportunity
Street and evening Coat effective models
tul fabrics
These garments handsomely fur have deep
collar and cuffs of fur exqusitey lined with sans silks and
cades; warmly interlined. s.
The materials Velvet velvet push
Bolivia, wool velour and broadcloh.
Coats $500. $3a7s Coats 5000. Nov 3A7s
Goats $la7s Goats sa5oo.. Now a7s
Coats $3.50 9oa75 Coats $1,000 Nsw l41s
Coats were $sssoo. Now $l3A56 S. s
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Whom pork goes to 70 cents pound
in Vienna it is permissible to wonder
what has become of the lavish food re.
sources credited by Berlin to central
Europe.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Women's Satin and Crepe de Chine Dresses
Reduced to $19.75 and $2075.

They have the tucked or sur
plice waists, some have the
fancy vest effect and others are
trimmed with self-covered but
tons and finished at the neck with
soft roll satin collars or, better
still, have a white Georgette col
lar which gives such a pretty
touch to the dark shades.
Third floor, G street
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Discussion has started in Army cir
cles as to whether it is permissible to
use profanity to paule. Many mule ex-
perts insist that it is not only per-
missible but obligatory.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Very little is being said or done to
indicate much attention to the fact that
f"nresidentiaf year" is only two years
of.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Base ball discussion is lively, but ow.
ing to the existence Of so many All.the.
year-round fans this is no sign Of spring.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

A case in which mutiny is excusabls
would be that of German gunner or
dered to fire on hospital ship.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

The addresses issued by President
Wilson on behalf of the United States
government make ordinary speechmak-
ing seem pallid by comparison.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
What Every Housewife
Should Know About
LINENS

WE feel that we have most ln.elIss..
w clientele and that Our public statements
to them must bear at least the semolance
of reason We recently made the rounds OF the
different representatives of the best linen n1ana-
facturers Of Ireland and Scotland.
They all agreed as to the scarcity OF linen
goods and told us that the condition would be far
worse in the near future and prices, as high as
they are now, would be higher. A damask table
cloth purchased by us months ago at $500 was
priced to us at $780, A plain linen that we
purchased at 35c was priced to us at $lloper yard
All large retail handlers of the above goods, to
secure Just the kind of goods they wish for their
customers, placed their order many months ahead
of their delivery-prices then were lower. So that
now the prevailing retail prices are much lower
than they will be later.
Naturally it would not be reasonable that we
used the word reduced" in appealing to you to
buy--but certainly because it is not true.
We have on sale very large stock of Darnask
Table Cloths and Napkins.
Huck and Damask Towels
Toilet and Bath Towels
Sheets and Pillowcases
Ctashs and Toweling
AT most advantageous prices to you, but not re-
duced.
MOSAIC TEA NAPKINS.
14x14-inch patterns that we cannot
obtain again are $500. saving Of $l.5o
dozen.
HAND-EMBRoIDERED MADEIRA. :.
TEA NAPKINS.
Arc $3.50, saving of $1.50 dozen.
rrr1pvTcr1 1-f,1x,r7T G
With colored border of pink and blue
at soc, are worthy Of your attention.
zoo DOZEN HuCKABACK TOWELS.
Size 18x36 inches that are made in
Ireland Of the best pure cotton are 35c each,
tafe51 II aftO1a@1Sy 1Aas than The nna1er
asksus to pay for them for future contracts.
n6ae 80 sxsasN .6.a
Evening star., 1918-01-15

The cold wave has taught the country
q lesson which ought to make fuei
shortage impossible In the future.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
n Evening Star Newspaper Company
11th St and Pennsylvania Avenue.

New York once: Tribune Bldg.
chicago Once: First National Bank Bldg.
European once: 3 Regent St.. London.
South American office: La Vale 34l,
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition. IL delivered by carriers
within the city at Is cents per month: !:
daily only. IS cents per month: Sunday
only. 20 cents per month. Orders may
be sent by mail. or telephone Main 2440
Collection is made by carrier at the end
Of each month.
Subscription BY mail-Payable in q advance: ::
0aHy. sunday included. 60c per month
si,e ,... sp.ds, s.ss s 20 sesp
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Very few cities have this year held
up to their usual record in climate boast-
ing.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
USE ELECTRICITY
and Conserve Coal.

Quick, economical, safe and
satisfactory.
Westinghouse heads the list of
good makes.
DISC STOVES heat. that is
three different strengths of cur
rent are available may be used
to convert your alcohol cliafng
dish into AN electrical one.
$50.
ELECTRIC CHATTING DISHES,
S15.50.
TURN-OVERTOA ;toasts
your bread to a crisp brown
without you putting your hands
to it. $3.50.
COMBINATION TOASTER AND
STOVE, 500.
MILK WARMERS, $3.50.
CURLING IRONS, $3.50.
Fifth moor, center.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON,

A Gutter.
aYou don't seem to care for dancing
as you did,
II like dancing all right. But nsvsf
could settle down to one dance 80 that
I could enjoy 1t. And I'm jnst naturally
tired Of taking lessons"
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Crepe de Chine Drsssss, Reduced
to $z0.7S

Taupe, navy, Copenhagen apd
black; the braid trimmed bodices
are most attractive and so are
those with revers and buttons of
self material; full plated skirt
and others in tunic effect with
braid trimming to match the
waist. The modes are simple and
becoming.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Sidewalk Symphonies.

SidewaIk Symphonies.
"You. seem entranced by the sound Of
your snow shovel"
II am" replied Mr.. Chusgtns. "Thereb
a particular shade Of shrek when push
it over the bricks that appeals to my
ear. I'd give anything if I could dupi-
cate it in my auto horn"
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Villa is said to, be mixed up with Ger
many. It would serve them both right.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Business Hours:
Open, $3.50 AM;
Close $50 PM.
Lovely New Veilings

rIexsgon mesh with largo floral
designs, or chenille dots, or the
pretty scroll effects. They can be
worn with the large OF small
hats and are vastly becoming.
Black, taupe, brown, navy and
purple.
We have a splendid assortment
Of made wells in all the leading
colorss 75c to $l.so each: also
yelling by the yard from Csc to
s1W yard.
1fain Floor. Center
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Carboniferous Commerce. y
They keep the diamonds shut away
Their prices to control
But truly good men never play
A prank like that with coal.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Democracy speaks all languages. !
u even beginning to learn German.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
We Suggest That You Make
Your Appointments for
Hair Dressing
In the Morning Hours

When we will be able to
render much more prompt and
unhurried service.
Second door, Tenth ana q STREETS.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
ECONOMIZE IN FOOD
by Cooking in Lisk Roaster

Some people think they are
good only for roasting the turkey,
but they roast and bake meats Of
all kinds as we'll, splendid for
cooking fish and for baking pork
and beans, brown bread, etc. Can
be used either in the oven or on
top of the stove, and either with
coal or gas.
There is real economy IN using
this roaster
because it stops the article being
cooked from drying up and de-
teriorating, and losing in weight,
flavor and food value.
You can use q Lisk Roaster
every day,
$40 and $3.95 each.
Fifth Aoor, 11th street,