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Evening star., 1918-05-19
A Great Loan Success.

Final official figures of the third lib
erty loan are most encouraging. Abou,
100000 persons subscribed to the
loan, with total return of $4.170,
Ul9,659, an oversubscription of SO pei
cent.
If any assurance were needed that
the American people are deeply in
earnest in their support of the gov
ernment in the war this return from
the third loan supplies it. The re-
sponse to the call was overwhelming
Particularly from the middle west did
the subscriptions flow in promptly and
in large volume, though in the first
two loans that section had been COM
paratively slow in its answers to the
summons.
The success Of the third loan was
striking in view Of the fact that it
came on the eve Of the payment Of the
income and excess profits taxes, esti-
mated at about $4,000, ,00o, 900. A bare
meeting Of tho minimum would not
have been surprising or discouraging
with that handicap. But an oversub-
scription Of nearly 40 per cent, with
a tax payment imminent equal to the
minimum Of the loan, means that the
people not only have the cash, but that
they are willing to go to the limit Of
their resources if necessary in order
that the government may have sufa-
cient funds to wage the war.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
One good thing about giving until
1t hurts-see Red Cross advertise
ments-is that 1t hurts the kaiser more.
From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
1t is not necessary to analyxe the
conflicting claims as to amount of
tonnage sunk by submarines or the
number Of submarines. sunk to be
able to assert that submarine war
fare 10 q failure and that no matter
what spurts It may make It can never
live upon German expectations.
From the Baltimore American.
Better a cap of drab or blue than q
straw hat.
From the Boston Globe.
"fIuskies" is the name spontane-
ously applied by the crowds in Lon-
don to the American soldiers march
ing through. Our boys can have no
fault to hnd with that.
From the Springfield Republican.
The country has como to know that
Gen. Pershing is not = limslikhtsr.
and because Of many evidencss Of
quiet efacisncy the people have faith
Evening star., 1918-05-19
HEARD and SEEN,

This is the story of a case of mis-
taken identity.
Jimmy and Leo were out in one OF
their employers automobiles early
the other morning-so early. in fact
that the streets were pretty clear OF
people.
.'Gee," said Jimmie. as they passed
along. Took at that pretty little dog
Don't you know whose dog that
is?" asked Leo.
why. it looks like"
Leo. Lets catch it and take il back
to the office, and maybe we'll get a
raise. Guess it got loose sorae way"
Jimmy and Leo descended from the
car and, with soft tread. made for
the dog. But that creature was willy
and eluded their grasp in a graceful
but effective manner.
on down the street ran the dog
Nobody was out, and the running was
good.
Into the automobile hoped the two
boys. and after q few preliminary
bangs the car sped after the dog.
That's his dog. all right" breathed
Jimmie. Look. it's got long hair:
why. I've seen it down at the Office
many a time"
Catching a dog in an automobile is
not as easy as it sounds. The dog
took 1t easy and kept to the side
walk, making the downtown blocks
without any trouble.
Jimmie and Leo began to have a
new respect for q dog catcher. Every
time the dog would slow up. and they
would attempt to get out of the car
and catch 1t. the canine would speed
away. Its self-starter was a beauty
Into lower 18th street the procession
passed. Up that noble thoroughfare
the chase led. The air was cool. The
breeze famed the occupants of the
car. 1t was a great morning.
Amt he ever going to stop?" asked
Jimmie.
When he gets ready" replied Leo.
Look, he's turnin' into that yard" |"
yelled Jimmie. swinging the car
around at breakneck speed, nearly
overturning it.
The dog ran into a yard, up the
front steps, and into the vestibule of
a fine-looking house.
Now we've got him" whooped Jim
mie.
Cornered in the vestibule. the dog
had little chance. indeed. to escape the
triumphant youths. They grabbed
him up and made OF with him.
Indignant barks and ki-yis awoke
the neighborhood.
The two boys bore the dog across
the sidewalk.
Gee. the boss will be glad to see
him." painted Jimmie.
I'VE had a hard chase" breathed
Leo.
A window went up in the front of
the house.
Let 60 my dog! Let go my dog!
Evening star., 1918-05-19

Oh. make them bring back my dogw
screamed a voice from the window.
The woman's crazy said Jimmie.
1T amt her dog; it's the boss"
Let 'er go." yelled Leo. and the
car shot away. with the dog yelping
in vain.
Bring back my dog" helplessly
came the cry from the window.
The boss will be there by the time
We get back said Leo.
The boss was there. all right, and
he was waiting for them, too.
Have you got a dog" was the first
question he asked them.
Yessir. here's your dog" said Jim
mie and Leo.
1T isn't my dog" said the boss.
1T belongs to Mrs. on 10th
street. She just telephoned in here
stolen the dog out of her front yard
and had carried 1t OF in one Of our
wagons"
Herbert Hoover hasn't been able to
regulate the appetites of Washington
children.
A family recently received a big
barrel of apples. Several days after
that little Johnnie, a friend. came
around to call.
He happened to be in the kitchen
and spied the apples. Some way or
other nobody thought to connect ap-
Piles with johnnie. But did that
bother him?
"I like apples" he finally said.
Still nobody said anything.
Guess I'll take one" said Johnnie.
And he did so.
Still nothing was said.
"I'll take one for little brother
Billie" continued Johnnie, pocketing
a second apple.
The Lord certainly helps those who
help themselves.
Do you think this is good time to
locate on a farm?
The following letter. received here.
maybe will throw q little light on the
subject:
will you please advise me which
IL considered Uhis letter is not cen
sored) the best Corn producing state
in the U. S., and the best locality in
the same State.
81 were employed on Farm until
were about rs years old. then drift
then 1 entered the mercantile buis-
ness and years ago appointed Post.
master at this point which has paid
as high as $500. but not quite as much
just now. the inside confinement does
not agree with my health, andf have
8 Boys which will be quite = help to
me on a Farm there fore have most
desided to resign as P. NJ. and locate
on Farm. "a beliebe this is a good
time to M the change. will very
much appreciate an earley reply"
CHARLES E. TRACEWELL-
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Voting This Year.

A dispatch from Portland, Ore, says: ::
"Early estimates from all parts of
te state indicate tonight that not more
than 45 per cent Of the registered vote,
and possibly less, was cast in today's
general primaries. Candidates were to
be chosen for United States senator,
governor. three representatives and
other Offices"
This is both surprising and regret
table. Surprising, because Oregon is a
wide-awake and progressive common
wealth. Ordinarily. the people take a
keen interest in politics. They sugA est
the people of Kansas in q certain
unquiet about public questions. They
have made a record as reformers. They
are full Of discussion, and usually act
on conviction.
Regrettable, because now of all
times voters should be on the alert.
There is good deal going. Old issues
are taking new shapes. and new issues
are demanding shapes. The changes
in progress are numerous. Some look
portentous. All should be examined
with the utmost care by those who
have the country's interests sincerely
at heart.
The next Congress may be charged
with more and graver duties than any
that has assembled since the civil war.
If the present world conlagration is
still in progress, America Of course will
still be involved, and her part in events
larger even than now. II the con6a-
grafton has by that time been put out,
the new Congress will have to consider
many questions of reconstruction. In
either case, therefore, there is legisla-
tive work Of the first importance
ahead.
Next November's election results
should carry far. The electorate should
be thoroughly reused to the occasion.
This is by no means an of year in
politics, for not only will the COM
plexion Of the next Congress be de-
termined by the coming campaign, but
the complexion Of the next presidency
maybe.
The work begins properly in the
primaries. They ought not to be slight
ed. Good men should be nominated by
both parties SO that the choice later
will be between such men. The times
call for the best, in legislative and in
executive places; and unless we get the
best, the public interests cannot re-
ceive the attention which is their due.
This. In q way, is war work. The
war has added to all public duties; and
one Of the most conspicuous Of those
duties is finding the right men to serve
the country behind the firing lines in
all matters affecting the general vel
fare.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

From the Scranton Republican.
The beginning OF both flights was
cheered by enthusiastic crowds. Presi-
dent Wilson witnessed the beginning
Of the Washington-New York dight.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.
In the light of this achievement
there seems to be no reasonable limit
to the progress that may be made In
| transportation in century to come.
From the indianapolis News
But it is not likely that even an
aerial mail carrier will be able to put
up a satisfactory alibi when he fails
to produce an expected letter from
some ones sweetheart.
From the Memphis Commerclai-Appeal.
Postage by airplane will be ~ cents
q letter. Going to write your .gtsl
eftenl
Evening star., 1918-05-19
War in the Far East.

The German infection is to be wiped
out in the far east. There. where the
Teutonic gospels of sedition and anar
chy have been surreptitiously preached
through the medium of disciples Of
: bolshevikism and the way paved fol
the extension of German influence
throughout Siberia, Manchuria and tc
the innermost sections of China, the
entente powers are to strike. Every
effort will be made to frustrate Ger.
man purposes and checkmate propa
ganda such as brought about the com
plete disintegration Of Russia and SC
injured the cause of the powers ar.
rayed against the kaiser and his wal
lords.
China and Japan have been Informed
of the allied purpose. In other words
China and Japan have been given as
surances that such steps as they may
take will have the full-hearted sup
port of the entente. Owing to their
close proximity to the scene Of trouble
it is natural that these far eastern ma
tions should be the ones to strike the
nrst blows against the Germans. Pc
king and Toxic have reached agree
ments looking toward the very thing
now given official approval by Lon.
don and Paris.
Whether allied efforts will be di-
rected exclusively to drawing mill
tary wall along the borders Of China
and Manchuria and through Siberia in
order to prevent the extension Of Teu-
tonic plans, or whether allied armies
chiefly constituted of Japanese and
Chinese, viii strike deeper into Russia
in the direction Of Lake Baikal and
the Ural mountains remains to be seen
Extended advances. how ever. would de-
pend upon their reception by Russian
peoples themselves.
Owing to antipathies which have
been aroused through the medium of
bolshevik propaganda, any allied pene.
tration of Russia would probably be
seriously opposed by some elements Of
the Russian population, though it is
indicated that q great portion Of the
best-thinking Russians realize that il
Russia is to emerge from her present
state of chaos and the hated German
prevented from advancing farther te
the east and completely enslaving Rus
sia. there must be allied cooperation
within Russia proper. As a conse
quence, they would assist the japanese
and Chinese, knowing that the armies
Of these powers can act more expedi
tiously and strike with greater power
Doubt as to the reception in Russia OF
any allied plan of intervention ha.
caused the Washington government tt
hesitate in approving proposed move
ments in the far east.
But in England and France, where
the expansion Of German influence in
the far east has caused serious alarm
there have been insistent demands
that Japan be permitted to carry ou'
such military moves rs are necessary
to solve the threatening situation
That the United States may have rs
sented finally to the allied viewpoint
is indicated by the latest announce
ment.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Postal Employees
as Lobbyists.

nothing at all new
Many years ago these organizations
first attempted to influence legislative
and administrative action in behalf of
their members. officials of the depart
ment say. Their activities resulted
in such embarrassment to the depart
ment that the Postmaster General
found it necessary in 1895 to issue an
order directing that no postal en-
ploye visit Washington. under pen
atty Of dismissal. whether on leave or
without leave. for the purpose of in
fluencing legislation before Congress.
He stated that the employees of the
postal service are paid by the govern
ment for attending to the respective
duties assigned to them. and that II
bills were introduced. IN either branch
of Congress affecting the postal serv-
ice he was ready and willing at all
times to furnish information desired
II within his power and province to
do SO.
The relief afforded by this order
was only temporary. and so. in 1912.
President Roosevelt found 1t neces-
sary to issue an executive order for
bidding eli ohicers and employees of
the United States to either. directly
or indirectly. individually or through
associations. solicit an increase of
pay. or TO lnHuSnce, or 70 attempt TO
influence. in their own interest any
other legislation whatever. either be-
fore Congress or it's committees. The
order directed that those violating it's
provisions be dismissed from the
service.
Omcials of the department point out
that there is the greatest need now
for cooperation. when the nation is
engaged in 4 world war to maintain
the right of liberty and self-sovern-
ment. The success Of this war, they
point out. will depend. to a large ex-
tent. upon the closest cooperation.
peal to the post ONCE employees to re-
frain from selfish motives in the way
of trying to influence legislation.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

Mr.. Hoover is driving his own car so
that his chauffeur can join the ranks
Of moro important industry. Hero is
hoping that Mr.. Hoover will never be
late to office because he had to put on
another tirel
Evening star., 1918-05-19

A reduction Of prices for produce is
noted. The market, however, is not suf-
feiently reliable to offer any excuse
for the home gardener to relax his
efforts.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Potomac Power and Water Supply

Potomac Power and Water Supply
Examination of the water power pos
sibilities of the Potomac at Washing
ton is properly to he conducted will
direct relation to the necessities re
garding the water supply of the city
Assuming that there is water enough
for both power production and supply
the two projects will naturally be
merged, that of increasing the supply
and that of utilizing the surplus fol
power purposes.
1t has lately been set forth in re-
ports that the consumption of water in
the District is approaching the point
of conduit and reservoir capacity. The
local population is increasing rapidly
and will doubtless continue to grow on
account of the war needs of the gov.
ernment Thus it may be regarded as
assured that increase Of the water sup
ply by a raising of the dam at Great
Falls and the installation Of additional
conduits and reservoirs and filtration
facilities is imperatively necessary il,
the near future.
At present the government is pro-
ceeding cautiously with large improve
lnent works, on account of the need
OF money for war purposes. Heavy
expenditures for power production
plants are at this time unlikely. But
economies cannot 60 so far as to i'm
peri! the health of the capital through
denial of q sufficient water supply. As
su,ning that the two projects are feas.
ible together, the necessity for the one
may cause Congress to engage in a
large undertaking for the development
Of the Potomac for both supply and
power purposes.
This situation illustrates the wisdom
of conserving the Districts surplus
funds under the organic act. There will
be available in the Treasury next year,
1t is estimated according to one reckon
ing, between $4,000, 900 and $4,000, 900,
which could be utilized for such an
emergency measure Of improvement as
the additional damming of the Poto-
mae, upon the half-and-half basis. If
the accumulated surplus, whatever its
amount, were used to defray current
expenses, according to the Gard amend.
ment plan, there would be NO reserve
fund upon which to draw when it be-
comes necessary, as is inevitable in the
near future. to engage in large works
Of betterment, postponed, accumulat-
ing, and becoming more vitality neces-
sary every year.
Development and utilization Of the
Potomac water power are most desir-
1ble. Whether or not this is feasible
as an economic engineering PROPOSE
tion, can readily be determined by ex-
pert examination and survey. 1t is all
question of the quantity Of assured
water at the lowest stage Of the river
Doubtless much value has been wasted
in the course of the years as various
projects have been examined and post
poned, chiefly through the unwilling
ness Of Congress to authorize e1pendi.
lures. So slow has hecn the law-mak
ing body to respond to the demand fol
Potomac power development that nc
time should now be lost in delaying te
proceed with the necessary surveys
The reed for additional water supply
may become acute quickly, and if Con
gress acts upon it, and doubtless il
must when the imperative necessity i.
presented to it, the power plan may
then be carried through to accomplish
ment after years of wasteful watining
Evening star., 1918-05-19

The German language newspapers
have not been affording much encour-
agement to the tolerance which favors
teaching German in the public school.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

The mints have been working over.
time to meet the need for small coins
This disposes of the apprehension that
the high cost Of living would put the
small coin out Of business.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

The German people are being warn
ed from Berlin to prepare for another
winter of war. The Krupps will con-
tinue to pay dividends.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON

Harmless Uem0nStT1tlOn.
every man likes to hear the sound
of his own voice."
"That fact" remarked Senator Sorg-
hum, "is what makes base ball q bene-
fetal institution. A man can vociferate
all he likes without in the slightest
degree committing himself to any
political opinion"
Evening star., 1918-05-19

Tho kaiser continues to linger
around the western front under the
impression possibly that he is q mas
cot az we'll as q poet and musician.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

Burbank has evolved a new wheat;
but he has not announced a variety
that viii 60 back TO d Q bushel - the
maximum prics. ...
Evening star., 1918-05-19

The Prussians advocate polygamy.
This is ono Of the phases Of social
degradation that the allies are fighting
to avert.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

A rationing system that will compel
the cold storage egg to come out of
retirement within a reasonable time
will be appreciated.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

With all his subtle industry Bern
storf did not succeed in planting in
this country q Caillaux, Bolo or q
Mata Hara.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Useless Inquiries.

Useless Inquiries.
"You can't ask the time Of day over
the telephone"
"No. And there are other ways of
preventing needless conversation. For
instance, I don't believe there is the
slightest use Of telephoning to the rail
road Office and asking for q lower
BERTH"
"Some folks" said Uncle Eben,
"works hard to create de impression
dat dey's havin' . wonderful time,
when dey's jes worryin' an losin'
sleep"
The Simple Menu.
"You don't appear to object to these
food restrictions"
"I don't see any restrictions worth
mentioning" replied Mr.. Cumrox. 81
have been for years wishing I could
sit down in the best restaurant and
order cornbread and cabbage and po-
tatoes right out loud"
The Old Straw Hats.
We're gettin' into uniform at Pohick
on the Crick.
We can't wear metal helmets where the
shells are fyin' thick.
We don't have caps that signify au-
thority and place,
But we're goin' to wear our workin'
clothes with dignity and grace.
The fields will wave in beauty, like the
banners in the sky,
Rejecting splendid colors as the breeze
comes drifting by.
We couldn't 60 a-sailing and a-march-
ing with the rest.
We're putin on our old straw hats.
We're goin' to do our best.
It's only jes' the blazin' sun we'll face
from day to day.
Az We mako such effort as We can fol-
service in the fray.
Wen labor till the fields produce the
best they can afford.
Wen make the plowshare fight the
same q If it was Q sword.
We'll get out in the sunshine, each
with faithful heart and hand.
And wish that every fufrow WAS q
trench in No Mans Land.
Our positions are assigned US. To ouy
posts we're soin' to stick.
We're putin On our old straw hata u
RaAisk N .Aa Qiaka ..,.s.,,. n
Evening star., 1918-05-19

Some congressman are opposed to
early adjournment as a method Of re.
lieving the overcrowding in Washing
ton.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

Instead of discussing peace by next
fall the war experts are now outlining
the war preparations for next spring.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

The working people Of Russia got
Lenines and Trotzkys when what they
needed was Sam Gompers.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

The Hague may yet be obliged to
equip itself with machine guns and
fight for peace.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
sprinx Time Uncertainties.

Spring Time Uncertainties.
We dwell in a precarious cline
Where nothing is precise.
The coal does not arrive on time
And neither does the ice.
Evening star., 1918-05-19

From time to time controversies
have arisen in Washington relative
to the naming OF
NAMING the squares and circles
in this city. Fifty
was brought up bv the designation OF
the reservation at the intersection Of
Vermont avenue and 18th. and X
streets as Scott Square" Later this
park became known as McPherson
Square. owing to the placement there
Of statue Of the military commander
Of that name. The Star of May IL.
1868, said:
I'VE observe that the new square on
the reservation formed by closing up
Vermont avenue between 1 and K
streets has been named Scott Square.
We are not aware of the authority
under which this square was thus
formed and we somewhat doubt the
propriety of closing SO fine and I'm
portant q thoroughfare as Vermont
avenue. even for so laudable a pur-
pose as creating an additional reser-
walton. though 1t may be shown that
the right to do SO clearly exists.
Recognizing the new park as an ac-
complished fact. all must approve the
title chosen for 1t. To be sure. no
such reminder is necessary to keep
green the memory of Gen. Scott. but
1t is ft nevertheless that one of the
public reservations at the National
Capital should bear the name Of the
greatest soldier Of his time.
And this suggests the inquiry. Why
not give names also to the several
circles and triangular reservations
scattered throughout the city? The
circle on Pennsylvania avenue be-
tween the Executive Mansion and
Georgetown should. we presume. bear
the name Of Washington. whose
statue 1t contains. and the others
ought to be properly christened and
similarly adorned as soon as possible
These. with the regular squares
might with harmonious propriety be
named for the greater statesmen and
soldiers Of the republic. Then let the
triangles be brought into requisition
to commemorate in the same appro-
pirate manner the names of a class
who have contributed nearly as much
though in q more quiet and more un-
pretending way. to the national re-
nown. We allude to our authors