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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08

Piles Cured I'm o to II Days
Druggists refund money IL PAZ0
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching.
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding piles.
First application gives relief. soc.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
World Muse Be Made
Safe Place to Live In

The day of conquest and ag-
grandizement is gone by; so also
Is the day of secret covenants en-
tered into in the interest of par
ticular governments and likely at
some unlocked for moment to up
set the peace of the world. 1t is
this happy fact now clear to the
view of every public man whose
thoughts do not still linger in an
age that is dead and gone which
makes it possible for every nation
whose purposes are consistent with
Justice and the peace Of the world
to avow now or at any other time
the objects 1t has in view.
We entered this war because
violations of right had occurred
which touched us to the quick and
made the life of our own people
impossible unless they were cor
rected and the world secured once
for all against their recurrence.
What We demand in this
war therefore, is nothing pc
culiar to ourselves. 1t Is that
the world be made fit and safe
to live in; and particularly
that it be made safe for ev-
cry peace-loving nation which
like our own, wishes to live
its own life, determine its
own institutions, be assured
Of justice and fair dealing by
the other peoples Of the world
as against force and selfish
aggression.
All the peoples of the world are
In effect partners in the interest
and for our own part we see very
clearly that unless Justice be
done to others 1t will not be done
to lis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08

ated together against the imperial
lists.
We cannot be separated in in
terest or divided in purpose. We
stand together until the end.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08
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THE SHOPPING CENTER OF TACOMA
Garments the Fabrics the Fashions in the
JANUARY WHITE SALE
THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF A NEW SEASON

everything the White Sale have
in addition the savings this day
emphasized prudent afford to
the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-08

which has now become one of the
biggest money-making establish
M or 10 al the ii.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
A NATIONAL REFERENDUM NEEDED
BY WALDO G. MORSE,
Lawyer I'ublicIst.

Tho national Association Of State
| Railroad and Warehouse Commissions
has made protest to the national rail.
road administration. Under Federal
control Of railroads tho one-time autoc-
racy of State railroad commissions has
gone into tho scrap heap. Those who
were used TO command now whine pro-
| test or humbly petition the director
| general Of railroads, who Is In Wash
! ington.
The Secretary of the Treasury holds
| in his hand tho financial and COM
| mercial destiny OF men and organiza-
| tions. OF cities and States even of the
nation. Railroads, lines of steamships
| all private vessels and even great
| canals built with the funds Of sepa-
rate States have been swept into Fed
| eral control. 1t is toward Washington
now that the prayer mats of all future
petitioners for material prosperity and
business life must be turned. There
may be slight vestge Of local con-
troll. when traffic Is wholly within one
State but experience with the elias
ITCHY OF the limits OF Interstate COM
merce" shows the all-inclusive scope
of national dominion over transporta
ton.
The rs per cent freight rate increase
proposed from Washington follows
| minor advances already put In force,
and accompanies an increasing cost OF
| railroad operation under government
| management. Even with the great ad :
rantases accruing from Capitalization
OF authority with the operation OF all
transit lines as a single system, costs
nave Increased and the service rem
dered has become less efficient
An increase In the cost OF transpor-
tatlon so great and sudden is startling
and revolutionary. and we'll might ex-
I ~ i1,
were it not for factors which they
seem TO overlook
In addressing Secretary McAdoo. the
spokesman of the National Association
OF State Railroad and Warehouse Com
missions said:
The government should place its
cards on the table face up. SO that the
proposed increase and the reasons
therefor may be examined If ina
railroad administration is right in its
contention for increased rates. II NAV
depend on the support OF the State
commissions II 1t Is mistaken. it
should not expect their support.
Clearly under the Federal contro,
act the President cannot initiate lntra-
state rates except in accordance with
the laws Of the several States.
therefore suggest that you consul,
State commissions about the proposed
increase and the effect which II win
have upon the public and the revenues
OF the carriers within the several
states. and that you comply with the
iocal laws by Ming interstate tariffs"
Comment from Washington is.
The request indicates the STATE as
soc!atlons anticipate an increase OF
revenue 500, 0OO. 900 I'm frcirh,
and $500. 100000 in passenger rates
ihe!r contention is that this Will raise
nc price OF food In centers like Nav
York. and viii place an additional
charge OF 3S-lo cents upon every
n"shet OF wheat transported TO New
M rom the Northwest and I7l-2
cents upon every barrel OF 0our"
The above is important and Interest
ing out II is not all The Federal an
thorities now. as was done in rho n,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
Sandbnyging the President

Z VERY sane man will agree that the men,
L. bers of the House of Representatives who
favor wartime prohibition have right to
legslate to that end il they can control q
majority Of the votes. and many good citizens
in every community will applaud any fair
means that may be adopted to that end, but
the country will not give cordial support to
such measure the House has adopted
directed against the wine growers and the
brewers
There may be little excuse for the brewing
Of beer and the making Of wine at time
when the nation has barred the distillatou
of ardent spirits. Food materials are used
in both processes just as food materials were
used in the making of whisky With the
merits Of this phase OF the matter, we are
not concerned at this time 1t is the pro-
ceeding itself which is unworthy OF the House
and against which the American people will
revolt.
The Randall amendment provides that no
part OF the agricultural appropriation bill
shall be expended until the President has
issued proclamation putting the breweries
and wineries out of business for the period
of the war. This is plain case of duress
The House in adopting this amendment has
served notice upon the President that he must
exercise authority previously granted him,
whether he thinks such proclamation neces-
sary or not. He is being compelled to do
something that ne may sincerely believe
should not be done.
The House has no moral right to force the
President into such a position. 1t has no
moral right to threaten the paralysis Of
great department Of the government by such
legislation. 1t has no right to compel the
President to veto an appropriation bill be-
cause rider has been attached to that
measure which he dsapproves. Such tactics
might be practiced by the average city council
but they are unworthy of the great national
legislature
II there is majority OF members in the
House and Senate who feel that the welfare
of the country and our national efficiency
demand reign Of rigid prohibition during
the period Of the war. those majorities have
the right and the power to enact such a law.
but it should be done directly and decently.
II should not be accomplished by using the
blackjack upon the President and we have
faith enough in the United States Senate to
believe that it will kill the Randall amend
ment. That body will hardly he party to
such proceeding that initiated in the
House. The Senate might unite with the
House upon a straight prohibition bill just
as it did in the Of the nationwide amend
ment, but it will not consent to such
measure as that just voted upon in the
House.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

10 lesser degree. arc making rates
OF carriage based upon desires for tho
encouragement of certain industries
| and activities. The intention Ia 10
ouiio up one and tear down another.
not TO furnish equal facilities for ali
at as low rates as may be compatible
with cost. Similar considerations have
lhnucnced State railroad commissions
from their inception, while under the
earlier conditions Of purely company
actiEity. managers OF railroads welded.
az thelr personal within, the power TO
FAVOR or to Cypress. and not infre-
quehtly 10 their personal enrichment.
Private departure from the old fair
and Tree highway principle inherited
from the past was always sinister
even II not corrupt. Similar depar-
lures by governmental agencies mus
be publicly credited with fair and
honorable Intentions. But has any
branch OF the government wisdom o.
knowledge to register the will or
necessities of 100000. 600 people? Can
II hoid level the scales as between in
dtvidua!s. occupations. localities and
sections?
A great Inquiry is now in prgress.
All business is to be appraised az to
public value and Importance, and
limits put forth upon the number OF
various articles which shall be al
lowed to be produced.
portat!on OF supplies and products. and
in various ways, the director-general
or railways and other authorities re-
Gently created Mt Washington will
limit in any degree which they NAV
choose the things which you and | can
buy and use.
But why such cumbersome method.
or indirection? When the United
States government took over .he rail-
ROADS. and even before that, We pointed
out that governmental operation al
ways has meant. and always must
mean. loss or efficiency and increase
In cost wherever business enterprises
or activities are concerned. The state
commissions may as we'll stay at home
and save the public the amount of
their fares and expenses for trips TO
Washington. Their avowed interest in
centeTs like New York" Is not sim
cere. and the real object OF no one can
De attained without opposition from
DINERS. excepting the impulse common
to all. that they appear to be doing
something and so keep their Jobs.
But there is ono constituency 10
which appeal may be made for a fair
decision OF the things which the peo-
pic need and want, and which must be
made and transported to meet their
demands. and that constituency is made
up OF the people themselves. You and
! know what We wish 10 buy wc
know what we want and how much
VIC want It, and we know how much
we are willing to pay for the making
ana transportation OF 1t. II no one is
willing TO supply us at our price. then
the makers can keep their goods and
The railroads need not haul them We
viii buy something else.
Such Is the great referendum to
which government should leave private
aHairS, Tor no man or combination OF
men ID good enough. or wise enough.
or just enough to control, regulate or
dominate the personal needs. require
nents or wishes OF people. OF only
'ehoFah should IL be written He
putteih down one and setteth up an
other" All the wicked Will he de-
stroy "-CopyrIght, 1918
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

c.. B.: FL. Danvilie.-The act of July
rs, 1917 public No. 32). provides that
the United States. or any entryman
whose application has been allowed. or
any person who has made application
for public lands which thereafter may
be allowed under the homestead laws,
who. after such settlement, entry or
application. enlists or is engaged in
the military OF naval service of the
United States or member of any or
ganization for offense or defense Of the
government shall have his services
construed to be equivalent to all in
tents and purposes to residence and
cultivation for the sams length OF time
upon the tract entered or settled upon
and no contest will be initiated on the
ground of abandonment. provided the
settler or entryman was not In default
at the time Of his muster into service.
Such soldier having pending settle
ment claim may execute his applica-
the officer commanding tho branch of
the service in which he IS engaged In
the event Of the death o. any settled
or any entryman whose application has
been allowed. or any person who has
made application for public lands which
may be allowed under the homestead
laws and who Is engaged In tho mill
tary service of the United States, then
his widow, X unmarried, or in case of
her death or marriage. his minor or
phan children. or his legal representa-
tive. can proceed to mako final proof
upon tho entry or application and en-
titled to. receive government patent
for the land.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
SEEN ON THE SIDE
BY HENRY EDWARD WARMER
Common Thing.

Common Things.
When poets sing in lofty tone
And star-Eaze for their themes.
To wander heavenward alone
And lay their homage at the throne
The misty of Dreams-Court
Somehow we wish they'd pin their wings
TO common things.
Let Psyche battle and Venus weep.
And Jupiter pick his way!
Let Charon stygian vigil keep
And those Olympian limpers sleen-
Each as he will, or may.
We'd rather read the bard who sInrs
or common things
The engine stalled, the punctured tire.
Fhe foozle on the links
The taxi running up it's hire,
The humors Of the village choir
Cracked shins in skating ripkst
There are thousand caroIinEs
In common things.
Yet tho the cook may quit her lob.
The poet tunes his Tyre
Not with the living, human mob.
But hangs Il frenzy to his fob
And scars with runic fire.
I'd rather read the bangs and bjnes
or common things.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
Books and Authors

was By y tag Of r book
tally practical book: designed to help those
s
ss pSs to Of o and S S Of ar
dens' has had much experience with backyard
in se%s
London. England.
ns1Sss RS%ss: # nEi,fs Sssfs Raps
s SaHh'o
the bs eys zons e ns the Allied Nayp
~ official Hlms from the admiralty, the French
n side Of the WIN Snan
work OF Meet and either participant or
same Win the. British and French fleets, and
allied fleets are doing in the war zone
ereiscs on dry land preeede the water venture
Part rs III s T'h
The Advance from the beginner 70 the
SIGNALS. Lie saving methods are are exhaustiyeiy
list Of 4ess as Fsasy
and dives, Miss Kellerman also gives advice
and cost Of INDOOR "o and
her 81
making Of modern 'rmermaids." which she shares
markedly complete and varied manual Illus.
Miss kelcrmail.
NJ. Keynes Monlaur. the author OF N"Sister
Clare" the story Of nuns experience in the
war, says that although the book is ostensibly
fiction. no slightest part OF II has been invented.
What 1 tell" says the author. Il have heard
or read in their letters l have respected even
the boytSh jokes of soldiers. All seems
great in them. even their laughter, when the
laugh may be cut short by a bullet or a she'll.
The actors and the witnesses OF the scenes in
ii have themseyss related to me that por
published by Robert NJ Mcbride & Co
In recent letter from Thomas Burke to his
Of "l.imehous Nights and Twink letoes" says;
II would be glad IL you could make 1t known
American soldiers at the offices of the Recipro-
cal News Service, Queen Anncs Gate. London
Mr.. Burke is now engaged in writing a series
of American articles the troops in England
which arc to be published in group Of Middle
Western papers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
Applause Is Lacking.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-JudginG from the lack OF uni
versal applause which greeted last
Sundays most worthy and beautiful
parade. Richmond people have not yet
awakened to the fact that our parades
stand for something. II was a cause
IN which every man, woman and child
ny marching in line pledged himself
to help. II is true the consciousness
OF having done ones bit is most graft
his best before cold audience? So how
can we expect our dear soldier and
sailor boys. knowing they are giving up
al! for their country and our protec-
ton. even though proud in the know
ledge. not to feel the chill OF disap-
poin tment at the seemingly cool indif-
terence OF the multitude?
am told that in New York-with its
large foreign population-every man
takes his hat off as our flag goes by.
The President of the United States
never falls to do so-should a civilian
do less? am asked IL there is a law
ABOUT ano TT IT. ! answer no" nor is there
10 a lady-yet what would be thought
Of the man who failed to show her
that respect and Difference?
A French officer once remarked in the
m0st astoniShed tone. You do not
salute your hag?" To him it was in
duty as well IS the privilege OF every
man; woman and child to pay homage
10 the flag which protects him.
1T was unanimously agreed, at
mee!ins or the ladies Of the Howitzers'
Auxiliary. that every woman Of that
o onW na,rodo would cheer whenever
any patriotic Demonstration was given.
MRS. GEO. w. HARRINGTON.F
richmond, Va. May 20, 1915
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
The Purist speaks.

For The Times-Dispatch)
VI all expressions 1 have heard
FROM people high and low
Ineres one very much dislike:
It's couldn't set to co."
Another error cops my goat
And sends my spirits down;
ana thats TO near suspicion" used
As verb instead of noun
My blood Is chilled whenever
Hear human flesh called meat:
or when the sound of them" for
those"
My listening ear doth greet.
He don't" g another gross mistake
That rudely CRATES on me;
And Piled" instead OF pleaded" too,
Makes patience quickly flee.
And do you mind?" I've often heard
Folks utter DER and DER
Until my warm good natures coma
And l am sad and sore.
And come" for came" I hate to hear
Il seen" and haven't saw"
And "ain't" are also gross, sans peer.
And leave the listener raw.
And then. IT swan"-thats very crude,
Mistakes like these, stark, glazing.
Drive me to drink-or preach.
But. maybe once or twice a year.
meet some one who knows
Just how our language should be slunr.
And forget my woes.
W. r. SHIELDS.
Petersburg. Va. May %, 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

supplies to France, and when tho sun goes
down veritable merchant marine will have
been sent into the seas to do its share in the
defeating OF Prussianism. 1t will be- IL Chair
man Hurley's plans carried out and
there is no reason why they cannot be, the
greatest launching day in all history. Thus
will the signing Of the Declaration OF indie
pendence be commemorated, and the ships
which glide down the ways that day may
be the weight in the balances necessary to
win and preserve for the world the liberty
which that immortal document brought to
America.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26
Tho Poor Railroad Presidents

TOO much sympathy is being wasted upon
the railroad presidents whom the di-
rector-general has felt impelled to divorce
from the government pay rolls Many OF
their friends are wondering how they are
going to live now that they have no visible
means of support. But these officials may be
able to worry along. man who has been
drawing $4,000 SIS. 900 for years is not
in need of immediate financial assistance. it
may be assumed. Besides, Mr. McAdoo has
announced that he will engage the services
CT those presidents who are expert operating
men. and though their pay may not be as
large as in the old days il will he com
mcnsuratc with the services rendered
The fact is, the day OF the high priced
railway executive passed with the passing of
the competitive system Of interior transpor-
tatlon When the great railroads were bat
Ting with each other day and night for pas
sengers. for freight movements, for new
territory, for advantage ous terminals and for
higher standing in the financial markets It
was natural that they should bid against
each other for the best brains that the in
dustry afforded. The result was that the
scale of presidential salaries rose to higher
and higher levels until the S5OOOO-a-year
executive of an American railroad became not
an uncommon thing
This competition has gone. When the
government assumed the control of all rail
properties. the process Of unifcation was
begun. That process has proceeded so far
that even the identity OF the old individual
lines is almost wiped out No railroad is
contesting with it's rival for business There
is more business to be had than all OF them
can handle, and 1t is being moved without
regard to past ownership or present manage
ment
In this situation the services OF giants OF
finance or experts In soliciting and holding
trafic are not needed. A few specialists in
operation are required by the government
one Tor every important line and perhaps
Two for some, but the director general sees
no occasion for maintaining in Office group
OF ornamental railroad presidents who have
nothing OF value to contribute to the Of
hciehcy or the transportation system.
| II is not pleasant thing, OF course. for
| man who has devoted his life to an industry
| and has reached the highest point in his
business to find himself suddenly bereft of
| position. power and pay, but most OF the
railroad executives who have been cashiered
| by the order Of Mr.. McAdoo will find somc-
| thing else to do find this convenient on
| portnnity to retire from active labors Their
situation is far different from that OF ti,o
| S6o-a-month station master who as suddcnIv
| mas hinself out Of a job and with nothing
| put by upon which to support his family
| "hlle looking for another place
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

Major General Peyton c. March, acting
chief Of staff has been made chief OF stair
and promoted to the rank of full general.
General Bliss, former chief of staff who was
detailed for service as permanent cepresen-
tative OF the United States on tie nteralied
war coa2cii, has E-en nominated for brevet-
general This gives to the army two full
generals and one brevet- general, the pro-
motion Of General March TO TIE rank Of
general being necessary 20 enabia him to
exercise full authority as q superior officer,
required by his position Is cticf of staff.
General March has a spleadid record as an
officer, and no Il )ubt he will be cortrlped by
the Senate without opposition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

Uncle Sam already has an army Of over
100000 men, OF whom more than 800
eco are reasonably we'll trained OF these
forces 1t is safe estimate that around
10000 are in France, and this NUMBER is
being augmented at the rate OF 200 900 a
month. Also. there are 100000 in Glass
No. Of the selcctive draft with nearly
100000 more to register June s. AT this
rate OF speed III organizing a force to fight
and listen TO no terms of peace until Ger
many is licked to finish, it is Il safe pre-
diction that our fighting strength a year
hence will be not less than 100000 men
trained and equipped for service. When the
war lords Of Germany challenged the giant
OF the Western Hemisphere to a test of
strength, they unquestionably showed folly
which could have been inspired only by in
sane deusion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-26

July 's going to witness the sancst cele-
bration of Independence Day it has been the
nations privilege to enjoy. There will bn
no silly waste Of gunpowder burned nm f,r
the small boys amusement and cndnnrer
ment: there will be no objcctless street
pandemoniums such as some communities
indulge in for the relief OF pent-up energy
Instead, there Will be real celebrations
earnest and solemn celebrations. each n,
which will contribute materially to the win
ming OF the war. They will center about tho
scores upon scores Of shipyards stretching
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In each
one OF these yards on that day ships will
be iaunched for the carrying OF troops and