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The citizen., 1918-08-22
DRINK

General Pershing says: Danish
the entire liquor industry from the
United States; close every saloon,
every brewery; suppress drinking
by severe punishment 10 the drink
or, and if necessary, death to the
seller. or maker. or both, as trai-
tors, and the Nation will suddenly
find itself amazed at its efficiency,
and startled at the increase in its
labor supply. shall not go slow
on prohibition, for | know what is
the greatest foe to my men, greater
even than the bullets of the enemy.
Lloyd George says: Drink, during
the war. has used up as much ton
mage as the Germans have sunk with
all their submarines. Drink, dur
ing the war, has killed more men
than have been killed by the Ger
man submarines. Drink. during the
war. has destroyed more food than
all the submarines put together"
-Ex.
The citizen., 1918-08-22
BRITISH TANKER SENT DOWN
Steamship MirIo Torpedoed of Cape
Hatteras, and Nine Members Of
the Crew Drowned.

Beaufort, N. c., Aug. 19.-The Brit
ish tank steamship Mirlo was torpe-
doed by a German submarine off Cape
Hatteras and, according TO reports
reaching here, nine members of her
crew were drowned.
All the other members Of the Mirlo's
crew were saved by coastguards and
have been brought safely to shore.
They said the torpedo struck the YES
sci amidships and that soon afterward
the cargo of gasoline exploded, setting
fire TO the ship and compelling them
TO jump for their lives.
The citizen., 1918-08-22
BAND GREAT FEATURE
Thaviu HAS Been Secured BY
The State Fair

The sixteenth annual Kentucky
State Fair to be held in Louisville the
week of September 9.i4. will boast in
Thaviu's Band OF forty musicians one
OF the greatest musical organizations
ever appearing at a State Fair. The
Thaviu organization is made up OF
forty splendidly trained musicians who
are arrayed in military regalia and ac-
companyins 1t is a coterie Of solo art
lists OF international repute, together
with a galaxy OF ballet dancers who
are said to be terpsichorean wonders
and fully up to the coryphee support
OF Pavlowa. Genee or Ruth st. Denis.
Thaviu's Band was one Of the six
teen great organizations which played
The citizen., 1918-08-22

Gus of marvellous animal actors of min
iature size and amazing intelligence.
This act is said TO be magnificently
equipped and the diamond harness OF
the animals has caused widespread
comment. The famous Gelh Troupe
representatives OF the "far East"
They number 7 Persian acrobats OF
whirlwind method and amazing feats.
The Gelli Troupe is costumed in ORR
entail splendor, and Is distinctive in its
line Of entertaining. The Rodriguez
Brothers, perch pole artists. guarantee
thrills galore by means Of their dare
devil stunts on lofty vaulting poles.
The Boganny Troupe are sensational
acrobatic artists who work with a
speed and vim which enhances their
hairraising maneuyers. Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Davis as "Uncle Hiram" and
Aunt Lucindy" Birdseed are come
dians who are the source OF endless
fun TO Fair patrons; Fred Zobedie and
his troupe OF five are recognized as
the leading equilibrists Of the Amer
lean and European field. and the
lovely Lunette Sisters, in the "Whirl.
ing Geisha Girl" performance, COM
pletes the list OF Hippodrome attract
tions to be offered at the coming State
Fair.
The citizen., 1918-08-22
AUTO POLO At FAIR
Popular Sport For Visitors to
Louisville During
September
Something New In Entertainment Line
la Thrilling and Exciting From
start to Flnish.

Auto Polo 10 announced - Q star
feature OF the amusement attractions
Of the sixteenth annual Kentucky
State Fair, to be held In Louisville tho
week Of September s14.
This game will be an entire innova-
tion TO s<ate Fair visitors. and 10 her
aided as one OF the most unique. ex-
citing and absorbing contests ever Of
fsred at the Kentucky Fair or any
other celebration OF like character.
The entertainment consists OF 4
nervstingling. wildly-sxciting battl'
between polo experts who are mounte
in especially constructed automobile
instead OF on polo ponies as OF yort
Playing the game in addition to mar
aging Q careening, spaceesting auto
mobile 10 a proposition calculated t
keep spectators on the Qui vivs o
excitement and suspense. and the gam
in its present form rather tends {
make the pony played polo look lik'
child's play.
The polo contests will take plac'
every night Of the Fair In the big $3.50
600 Hippodrome Building and every
afternoon in front Of the race tract
grandstand.
The game is said to be one whicl
has created q furore in the sporting
world, and few can watch the curious
reconstructed automobiles turn tur
tie" at critical periods OF the game and
right themselves Immediately by rea
son OF their build. without being on
their feet with excitement during the
better part OF the game.
The citizen., 1918-08-22
FIGHT AGAINST HEAVY ODDS
New York Airman Killed When Thirty
German PLANES Attack Three
American Machines.

Paris. Aug. l9.-Lieut. Walter b.
Miller of New York city. former
member of the Lafayette escadrille.
who was transferred to the American
service. was killed In an aerial COM
bat August 3. His patrol, consisting
Of three machines, was attacked by a
German squadron of 80 airplanes. He
fell inside the American lines. The
other members of the patrol escaped
after fierce struggle.
The citizen., 1918-08-22
The great $4,000 Ave gated saddle

The great $4,000 ave gated saddle
horse stake which was introduced at
the Kentucky State Fair last year and
will be a feature Of the sixteenth an
nual Kentucky State Fair this year.
focuses the attention Of the horse
world on the state. The event con-
lists OF q Sensational struggle Tor
championship honors among the stall
IONS on Monday night. the mares on
'uesday night and the ssldinss on
Wednesday night, while the grand
asmpionship Of the world Is fought
Jut between mares. stations and geld
ings on Saturday night OF Fair week.
The citizen., 1918-08-22

II is comforting 10 have the report
from our doctors, not only that our
army is physically the cleanest that
the world has ever known, but that
under modern surgical methods.
ninety per cent Of our wounded men
in the hospitals will be restored to
the full enjoyment Of their ply
steal powers.
The citizen., 1918-08-22
APPRECIATION

80 ye gaun 10 lavee us, passun.
said an old lady TO a vicar. Yes,
Sarah" he replied; I'm getting on
in years, and they can not hear me
at the end Of the church" "Hear'e !
Sure, that don't matter. so long as
we can see ye; and you know, pas
sun, tain't the pigs that squeaks the
loudest makes the bes bacon"
The citizen., 1918-08-22
Whale Eaten by Many.

The Indians of the Pacific coast be-
fore the white man came hunted the
whale in their swift, hlgh-prowed mar
row canoes, killing II with light har-
poons. For many years whale meat
was used largely by them. The Jap
anese for centuries have eaten whale
beef. Among the nations of Europe
II has been common food In the past.
The citizen., 1918-08-22

A bronze tablet containing the Ten
Commandments has been placed in
the front wall Of the court house in
Pittsburg, Pa. II was presented by
members Of all religious faiths, and
So far as known is the first action
of the kind in the history OF the
-Watchman-E Examiner.
The citizen., 1918-08-22
SENATOR'S ILLNESS IS FATAL
Jacob n. oallinser, Prominent New
Hampshire Statesman, Dies In
Hospital at Franklin.

Franklin. N. H., Aug. l9.-United
States Senator Jacob ii. Gallinger of
New Hampshire died at hospital
here early today.
The citizen., 1918-08-22

II is a curious fact that of the go
sorts Of birds found In Great Britain
only l4O are residents all the year
round.
The citizen., 1918-08-22
Genlus and Iaste.

To say nothing OF Its holiness or
authority the Bible contains more
specimens OF genius and taste than
any other volume In existence.-Lan-
dor.
Evening star., 1918-05-31
Our Leather
Goods Dept.

0OO>s0 DSPSs
is one Of the most completely
and well stocked departments
one could wish to mako selec.
ton from.
All the new and wanted
styles in leather purses and
silk handbags are here; the
"Newest Things First" is the
motto herel
FOR SATURDAY WE ARE
FEATURING SEVERAL
Overnight Bags at S.
Overnight Bags. made of
cotex leather, broken bottom
style, 14-in. frame, with lock
and key, and side catches in
gilt, nickel or gun finish, lined
with moire silk, two inside
pockets, full length of bag fit
ted with large change purse.
Regularly $500, Special, $500.
Strap Purses and Moire
Bags, neatly lined, fitted with
purse and mirror top or back
strap. Regularly $1.O, special,
&c.
Belts for women and chill
dren-White Kid Belts. plain
or black and white, all sizes,
with covered buckle to match.
Special, SOC.
Palais RoyaI-street Floor
Evening star., 1918-05-31

SeruiceabIe
JeWelry
New fads. inexpensive yet at.
tractive: also many staple pieces
specially priced.
New assortment Of link chains:
several styles, in amber, green
and yellow. coral, black and
white, white and other shades.
These are the newest styles in
necklaces 59c to S1.19
Graduated pearl necklaces,
short and opera length, oriental
pearls with wonderful luster, rich
in color. Lovely present for the
graduate.
$2.ss, $3.ss, ss.ss, $4,000
Solid gold service pins; one,
Special, Soc
necklaces with solid gold catch,
round neck size. small and largo
size beads. $1.l9
Assorted lot of Norwegian
enamel. sterling silver pins. red
and black. rose design. brown
and gray tops: very serviceable
pins. $1.O0, $1.19, $1.25
Gold plated pearl earrings for
pierce and unpierced ears. small,
Street Floor. 59c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

Presidents influence with Congress is
not as great as on other questions. He
is not recognized as an authority on
that line. His principal studies have
been on other lines. As result, he
did not give definite shape to either
the Underwood tariff measure, or the
revenue measure of last var, though
he concerned himself with both. He
would probably have signed the Under
wood bill and last years revenue bill
as they passed tt" House, whereas the
Senate made radical changes in both,
and he signed both bills as changed.
As is plain enough, the fight will
come in the Senate, and there is prom
Use that it will be warm. Mr.. Smoot,
the republican leader in that body on
questions of taxation, has challenged,
though not as a republican, the work
of the ways and means committee, and
is preparing opposition for use when
The streaNk. of his support is profile
NAUTICAL; something depends on
how the fight is conducted, and with
what success in keeping out partisan
wrangling. Partisanship has no proper
place in the controversy, and as yet
it has not appeared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06
The President and Revenue.

At what time. in what way. and with
what effect. will the President be
drawn into the revenue controversy.
That he will be appealed to is prac-
tically certain. 1t has become the Gus
tom for his friends in Congress when
in dilemma to turn to him for aid.
AS referee he has often been in serv-
ice. He has never declined such an
Office. Though never legislator him
self, he has counseled veteran law
makers on variety of subjects.
There is a dilemma now. The reve-
nue. measure the House has today taken
up is full of controversy. 1t is not
satisfactory to the Treasury Depart
ment, and as little so to the business
world There are divisions over it in
both parties; and they may widen and
be emphasized as the debate proceeds.
Here, then, will be the occasion for
an appeal to the President.
Expectation naturally is that he will
range himself with Secretary McAdoo,
who is his adviser on such matters. In
deed, it does not seem likely that the
Secretary would have committed him
self as fully and frankly as he has
without assurance of the support of
his chief.
It is true, however, that on ques-
fqns Of revenue and the tariff the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06
Foch's Fear.

The irresponsible Cologne Gazette
it must be DR.. George Bartholme, the
celebrated american expert" who is
responsible for its tergiversation-has
made a remarkable discovery. Gen.
Foch is assuming the offensive on the
western front because he is afraid.
"Does he fear that before they (the
American reinforcements) have gone
through the necessary training the
Germans may launch an offensives"
The Gazette asserts that it is certain
that Foch is driven ON by an unavoid-
able necessity, "otherwise he would wait
before sacrificing his best soldiers and
thus increasing the frightful losses Of
France"
If Gen. Foch is striking because he
is afraid that the American troops will
not be sufficiently numerous or capa-
BILE his doubt on this point has proved
to be one of the most fortunate factors
for the allies in the war. The people
of this country are inclined in that
event to be glad of his doubt. Ger
tainly the reports of the losses in
ficted upon the Germans in the course
of the series of offensives begun on the
18th of July and continued without re-
mission to this day would indicate that
this kind of fear is just the sort that
wins wars. If Foch gets very much
more frightened the Hun armies will
be back in Germany before the new
year. 1t is really shocking to con-
template the effect upon the enemy if
Foch became thoroughly scared.
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The Registration.

Next Thursday all men between the
ages of eighteen and twenty-on
thirty-one and forty-six must register
at the places designated for classif-
cation and possible military service.
The machinery created year ago
for the registration and grouping of
men under the selective draft law will
be employed in this instance. It has
become perfected through theswork of
the past year and is now remarkably
efficient Much less time will be re-
quired than before, although the num-
Der of registrants will be larger.
The part Of the registrants next
Thursday is simple one. They must
ascertain in advance the places at
which they are assigned for enroll
ment and on that day go to those places
and register. After that they will be
informed by notice of what they are
to do. They will later be required to
fill out questionnaires in a manner to
guide the registration boards in their
classification. Subsequently numbers
will be drawn, as in the first draft, so
that each man will be assigned rela-
tive position on the list of his own
district, and this number will be in
some respects a guide to the order in
which he is called to duty.
Although it is not stated definitely
it is understood that there will be a
distinction in the first calls to military
service between groups as to ages.
Therefore, there is not an equal de-
gree Of liability for service through
out the range between eighteen and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06
The German Center Meuacsd,

Success by the French in forcing a
crossing of the Somme below Peronne
and reaching at several points the Pc
ronneEam highway, reported this
tirement to the Cambrai-St. Quentin
La Fere-Laon line This is virtually
now the center of the German posi-
ton ON the western front, reckoning
from Ypres to Rheims as the zone of
activity. The Somme has proved a
stubborn obstacle which had to be
crossed under heavy fire. The pene-
tration of this line assures consider
able advance to the north Of st. Quen-
tin, while on the south the French are
pressing up the Disc from Noyon.
Thus an enveloping movement is in
progress.
Farther south material gains have
been scored above Scissors, the French
taking and passing beyond Coucy lie
Chateau and penetrating the lower for
est of Couey and also the higher for
est, which is an extension of the for
est of ST. Gobain. This advance is
more menacing to the Germans even
than that at the Somme, for it threat
ems to outflank the Hun position along
the Aisne, to which a withdrawal has
just been effected from the Vesle. The
Germans held with greatest stubborn
ness to the CoucySoissons line, which
was hinge position. It has now been
preached and the hasty withdrawal
from the Vesle was evidently the di-
rect consequence.
British advances toward Cambria
have been comparatively stemmed,
doubtless by heavy concentration of
defensive forces, but steady progress
is nevertheless accomplished and the
French success below Peronne is cal
culated to hasten the German retire
ment.
1t seems inevitable that within a very
short time the German armies will be
in about the position from which they
made their advance in March, and in
some places to the east of their long
held lines. Northwest of Cambria they
are already in a. worse situation than
they were at the outset Of their of
fensive. while from La Fere to the
Aisne they are in peril of losing even
such a stronghold as Laon, which, with
all its great natural strength owing to
its height, may be fanked by the
thrust up the Disc. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

forty-six, so that the draft number OF
serial number Of the registrant will
not necessarily govern save in his own
age group, and even then only as he
falls into a definite sub-group on the
score of particular equipment. More
over, the general exemption rules will
apply.
Speed is urged by the provost mar
shall general in this process Of regis
tration. There need be no question
Of the promptness Of the response on
the part of the registrants. They will
obey the call next Thursday. The
speed will depend upon the draft
boards, and it is expected that by the
first of the new year every registrant
will have been classified and large
numbers will have gone into the train
ing camps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06
On One Condition.

"I's g'ineter love my fellowman,"
Said Rufus Rastus Brown.
"Ps g'ineter do de best I can
To smile and never frown.
I don't desire to 'sturb no bliss,
No razor would I wave,
But, Feller Man, femme tell you dis!
Sho' 'Nuff!-
You gotter Behaved
when my Teller man comes braggin'
big
An shootin' 'thout no cause,
My razor hand begins to dig.
1t aim no time to pause.
My dispositions mighty kind,
I never roar and rave.
But Feller Man, bear dis in mind,
Sho' 'Nuff!-
You gotter Behaved"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06
The Civilian War Force.


workers in Washington is at a pre-
MUM, with shortage of available
space and the provision of emergency
quarters delayed through hardness of
Legislative action. Appeals are made
to householders of the city to take
more of the departmental people into
their homes, especially women, who
are, apparently, not as welcome in some
places as men. So serious has the sit
been proposed in the Senate asking the
President to remove certain of the bu-
reaus to other cities to relieve the con-
gestion
In this situation it might be well to
ascertain whether there is not an ex-
cess of clerical help in the depart
ments at present For some time it has
been felt that in the hurry of war ex-
pansion clerical helpers have been
added to the force in unnecessarily
large numbers. Criticism is not lack
ing that in some bureaus, especially
those created since we entered the war,
assistants are appointed in numbers
beyond the actual need, in the hope
of securing efficiency through surplus
age.
This may not be the case, but the
fact that it is asserted should cause a
survey of the conditions in the depart
ments and bureaus, to ascertain
whether the work is being efficiently
performed. If there is any excess
its reduction would help in the matter
of housing and accommodation.
To suggest that there has been an
overmanning of the government Offices
during the past seventeen months is
not to criticise in any way those respon-
sible for the administrative organiza
ton. Much had to be done in hurry
Boards and commissions and bureaus
were quickly created and suddenly ex-
banded. Help had to be had at once
and thousands of newcomers were ap-
pointed. Some proved efficient and
were retained. Others proved incom-
petent and were released. Some came
and, finding living conditions here
difficult owing to the sudden cxpan-
sion and the consequent congestion,
left for home, disappointed. Others
were brought in to replace them. The
paramount consideration was to get
the governments work done quickly,
and it was inevitable that in some
places there was overpopulation of the
departments.
Now it should be possible to work
down to business basis and to or
ganize the force Systematically, weed
ing out those who are superfluous or
less competent and reducing to the ac-
tual needs. This would lessen the pres
sure all along the line, upon the hous-
ing and eating accommodations and
upon the transportation facilities. In
all probability there will be little more
expansion and the time is propitious
for an effort to get the war force on a
basis of the highest efficiency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06
Something Lacking,

''Nobody seems to object to prohibi-
tion," said the visitor at Crimson
Gulch.
"Well," replied Broncho Bob. "Three
Finger Sam is right resentful. He's
gettin' to feel lonesome an neglected
It's been near six months now since
any one come around givin' him heart
to-heart talks an tellin' him what a
great man he'd be if he'd let liquor
alone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Discreet Horticulture.

"Was your war garden success?"
EYES," replied Mr.. Crosslots. at
turned out just about right. It pro-
duced several nice vegetables but moth
ing valuable enough to cause the land
lord to look us over and raise the
rent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06
Joyous Occasion.

Gwen war must have some benefits"
EYES," replied Mr.. Meekton. "Hen-
rietta and were discussing the kaiser
yesterday. For the first time in years
we are enthusiastically agreed in our
opinions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

Even the habitual critics of Con-
gress will admit that so many records
for fast work were never before es-
tablished in the United States Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06
Looking Ahead.

"You don't boss the hired man
around as much as you used to-"
mo, SIR" replied Farmer Corntos-
sci. Hell get into this army away
ahead O. me. When we meet again, he's
like as not to be my superior officer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

Some sentimental doubts may arise
as to the status of made in Germany
material after the war, but the Gus
todian of enemy alien property sees
no reason for hesitation concerning
German owned enterprises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

A Prussian officer went on distribut-
ing iron crosses after he had been cap
tured. He may have desired to tempt
his fellow-prisoners of less rank to be
a little easy with the hazing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06
Suner6nance.

A German said, "This war offends!
What country could afford
To keep the Krupps in dividends
To pay Prince Willie's board?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

Army recruiting officers have very
properly become as reasSuring about
middle-aged mans prospects of life
as an insurance agent selling an en-
dowment policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

The German people are pretty near
~ unanimous on the proposition that
they did not finance U-boats merely
for the sake of getting a few fishing
smacks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

In counting up what she might have
to offer in peace trade, Prussia need
not regard Zeppelins, submarines or
superguns as assets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

It is confidently expected that after
some preliminary difficulties are met
ships for the air will be built as rapid
ly as ships for the ocean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

Great strategic ability has been
shown by the crown prince in his rapid
journey to Berlin to avoid being run
over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-06

Senator Sherman is one of those col
lectors of sayings of famous men who
insist on producing their scrapbooks
for general inspection.