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Evening star., 1918-09-07
A Bureau Survey Needed.

! Action by the Senate yesterday on
the resolution suggesting the transfer
of bureaus and parts of bureaus from
Washington to other cities to relieve
the local congestion brings the matter
to executive attention in a way to per-
nit the survey which The Star has
suggested into conditions in the de-
partments on the score Of overmanning.
A very brief inquiry into conditions
will disclose whether or not there are
more clerical workers in the depart
ments and bureaus than are actually
required. Some of these war bureaus
of recent creation have now been in
operation for a year, and others for
half a year, and consequently by
this time it is possible to ascertain
whether the normal scale of work is
being maintained. Perhaps in some
bureaus there is an excess of helpers,
as against deficiency in Others. Ad-
iustment is in such case obviously de-
sirable.
There has been no clearing house
survey of departmental conditions
since the war started. Only the Civil
Service Commission knows approx
mately the number Of workers brought
into. the District during this period,
and it cannot surely report the num-
Der now employed because of numer-
Gus designations and requirements.
Civil service limitations have been
lifted. Many of the bureau workers
have been appointed under and paid
out of "blanket" appropriations. In
some of the bureaus clerical work is
being performed by members of the
military forces.
In these conditions businesslike
survey of the situation would seem to
be essential to good administration,
even though it might not result in a
lessening Of the congestion here by let
ting out superfuous workers. This IS
nOC HST6ly d IudltCl VI CSoAoUiS VI ~
preventing a congestion here in Wash
ington. For every one of the men and
women now employed by the govern
ment there is demand outside in
! business. Each clerk and stenographer
put upon the government payrolls at
this time represents a loss to some
private employer. IF the United
States needs all Of these people, with
the work conducted on businesslike
basis, it should have them, for its re-
quirements are at this time paramount,
but care should be taken not to engage
q single person who is not actually
needed, and this cannot be assured
without some sort Of inquiry and stock
taking.
Evening star., 1918-09-07
After.the-War Revenue.

In his speech in the House yester-
= W on the revenue measure, Chair
an Kitchin predicted that "America's
,nual tax bill after the war will be
IT years at least four billion dollars
A short time ago Mr.. Rainey of
linois. second in command on the
,vs and means committee, was quoted
placing the sum at five billions an.
ially.
That the sum viii be very large is
Z ,rtain We shall not, because we can
ot. return to pre-war figures. They
e gone forever. along with a good
ANY other things.
Whatever the sum-four. or five, or
ven six billion dollars-it will have
he raised. The government under
he new conditions must be supported
the spirit that prevailed before we
ltered the war. A big establishment
alls for big appropriations. Skimp-
ng will be out of the question. There
would be neither economy nor progress
N such policy.
Plain as the course will be, however,
We may expect some warm conten-
ions. They marked the way of the
'dvance to the recognition of the fact
hat 'tlis is billion dollar country"
The so-called economists of that day
ould not, or would not. sec the prog
ess the country was making. They
INSISTED that the old allowances should
nswer, and opposed the larger allow
ances recommended.
Nevertheless. the larger allowances
ere made. and we passed from bill
on-dollar Congress to billiondollar
,ssion. The increases in the appro-
riations were irresistible. The demo-
attic platform of 1912 lectured the re-
"1blicans on alleged extravaganza
hile in control Of the government,
I'd yet when the democrats came into
,ntrol they raised the republican fig
res. Facing the necessities, they did
"ot dare put the government on short
,mmons.
1t will be so when peace returns.
Jhichever party is in control, it will
ice the necessity of providing for the
-overnment on the basis of what the
ar shall have worked on the coun-
-y's affairs. As Mr.. Kitchin points
ut, the pension bill, the bill for the
upport of the Army and Navy, and
he interest charges on war bonds, will
,e large, not to mention the govern
.nent's other requirements.
All of this fits in very we'll with the
lebate now in progress. Some of the
assessments now made will come un-
der consideration when peace assess
nents are due.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

will doubtless be continued, to accel-
crate their withdrawal to or possibly
beyond the Chemin des DANES. If
much more progress is made by the
French and Americans through the
forests Of st. Gobain and Coucy, even
the line Of the historic road cannot be
held by the enemy, for those wooded
areas are the main protection from
flanking procedure.
The allies lines are now very close
to and in some places materially be-
yond the positions from which the Ger
mans launched their March offensive.
West of Cambria they are far ad-
vanced over the Wotan line. In the
Somme region they are within a few
miles of the Dumping off place" In
the Aisne sector they are only about
Ave miles in some places short Of the
original positions.
All this ground has been regained
in less than seven and a half weeks Of
continued allied offensive, the longest
sustained aggressive action since the
battle of the Somme of 1916, and in
finitely more successful than that op-
Grafton. And, moreover, it shows no
signs Of abatement. Now here, now
there, Foch strikes, resting his armies
successively, using his reserves adroit-
ly to maintain a continuous pressure,
bringing his guns and supplies up to
the front as rapidly as the infantry
progress. conducting systematic cam
paign along a front of nearly 125
miles, everywhere successfully, and
with no sign of slackening.
Evening star., 1918-09-07
Renewed Speed Of Advance.

Broaching the line formed by the
Somme and the Canal du Nord, the
allies have renewed their speed against
the German positions in the central
sector in Picardy. Their score OF
towns occupied grows hourly. Toward
st. Quentin the tide now flows, toward
La Fere and toward Laon. All three
of these strong points Of the German
line are now within the range Of the
heavier guns, La Fere indeed under
comparatively short-range fire.
OF the three centers, which const-
tute the bastions Of the Hindenburg
Zine, Laon is tho strongest. Situated
upon . high plateau and surrounded
by fortifcations Of sxeeptional
strength, it will doubtless prove the
hardest nut Of all to crack. But it
can be turned and fanked, and that
evidently is the object Of Gen. Foch's
strategy. But behind Laon stretches
a wide expanse Of low country, almost
marshy, and the fanking operations
il likely to be accompanied with ex-
treme difficulty.
If Cambria, st. Quentin and La Fere
can be taken, Lson becomes untenable,
save for the purpose Of stemming the
allied advance pending general retire
ement. Consequently it is probable
that the main forcs Of the assault will
bs directed against the moro norther3y
epf the chain Of piyots. South Of Laon
ssths pressure upon tbs German lines
Evening star., 1918-09-07

None Of DR.. Garfeld's announce
msuts indicate a likelihood that the
public Will have to 60 without ice after
December 1.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

The planes that are being captured
from the Germans will go little way
to make up for the aircraft which did
not arrive as early as expected.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

It was bad enough to be called
'1ounge lizard" but being called a
adraft dodger" is more than the aver
age gilded idler will endure.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

Prussian diplomatists are suspected
of a willingness to call it draw in
order to stack the cards for a new
contest.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

The kind of news that has been COM
ing from France more than compen-
safes for any small elf-denials in white
bread and sugar.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

Germany no doubt regards . willing
ness on her part to trade with the
allies after the war as . generous con-
descension.
Evening star., 1918-09-07
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHIIANDER JOHNSON.

No Thought Of Self.
"Josh writes that he's fighting hard
for . speedy victory" remarked Farm
er Corntossea.
"Yes," commented his wife, "that
boys got the right spirit. He's going
to do his duty and wind up the war,
although he knows perfectly we'll that
as soon as it's over he'll have to go
right back to school,"
Evening star., 1918-09-07

AS a safety first expert, Lenine
would rather be an interesting invalid
than healthy office holder in Russia.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

Next summer may witness some in
teresting base ball encounters between
the Juveniles and the Superannuates.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

Incidental to the Sunday saving Of
gasoline, there will be some saving Of
tires.
Evening star., 1918-09-07
Revising the Msp.

OsA0AA0 eAeO S4ePs
The schoolboy sighed, "Now let mo 60
And learn the soldiers arts,
Nor bid me scan the book to know
Earth's geographic parts.
The boundary lines are now attacked
With high explosive power,
And who shall claim to be exact
In this eventful hourf
"A line of separation drawn
Conspicuous and true,
When some one drops shell, is gone,
And lines appear, brand-new.
Geography reveals today
A Transformation strange.
I'd rather toss the book away
And help to make the ehange.'
Evening star., 1918-09-07

Crown Prince Willie might be bet
ter fighter if he we're not subject to
these sudden attacks Of homesickness.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

The enormous overwork Of the In
terstate Commerce Commission appears
to have been much relieved.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

If the Hun retreat holds its present
pace the base ball stars may be back
for the 1918 season after all.
Evening star., 1918-09-07

More pay and less politics will not
cause any serious discomfort among
railroad workers.
Evening star., 1918-09-07
Leave to Print.

Leave 20 FFInI.
"Whats the objection to my print
ing what b like in the Congressional
Record!" asked the new member Of
Congress.
you've got to suffer for the gem
eral good, son." replied Senator sor-
ghum, soothingly. you're liable to
slap somethine in that Is 80 interest
ing there won't be white paper enough
in the country to meet demands for
that particular issue"
Evening star., 1918-09-07
Drawing q Distinction.

Drawing q Distinction.
did you 60 away and take vaca-
ton this summerf"
"No," replied Mr.. Growcher; II staid
home and took a rest"
Evening star., 1918-09-07
Fine Indifference.

Ny. fear Of prices now is lost.
Although my heap Of coal is small,
What need I care about the cost
If dealers have no coal at alli
Evening star., 1918-09-07
Dangers of Delay.

eThink before you speak"
eyes. And while you're thinking
some one else jumps up and gets the
floor"
Evening star., 1918-09-07

September Is a Nc
to Buy
Our stocks of high -grade Furniture are most {
and delivery is most uncertain when reordering
Bedroom Suites Mahogany Wing Chairs haise Lounges,
Day Beds, Enameled and Brass Beds, Mahogany
Poster Beds, Box Springs, Woven Wire SPRING.,
Mattresses and Pillows
HIGH-GRADE BEDROOM FURNITURE
In Period Designs
Queen Anne Walnut Bedroom Suite, in the beat
dea suite for any one who simple
furniture; dustpEoof construction
Rss;:sr R.s;:s % ::s:. fieais' a Size e. e.: s,.
An elegant Louis XIV Walnut Beaos SUITE which IS noted
for its Of 81 ns s n ,ls s
ss Dresser :1':ss XRa'n'ity Ra'' e.: sees. Ses ..e..
Hgh-class Leuis XVI American Valiant Bedroom Suite
giving charming duproof in eonstruc
ton and with dull brass pulls
Large Size Dresser, s1oe.ee Ghiaorobe; sieooe
Vanity, $lzseo. Full oze BED, SlooSo
Ivory Bedroom Suite with the beautiful
the finest having dustproof
panels between drawer This suite will add distinction
to home.
Dresser, $50 r.. Ghseq:t a!s S:5. $50: 81 ..,,
Chairs may be had match any Of these suites at
proportonate prices.
q street.
Evening star., 1918-09-07
Store Closes S Pm.

Combination Cane and Solid Mahogany Chaise Lounge in
wing design, with back and Special value at
$500.
Other Shaise Lounges period designs $500 and 5000
Solid Mahogany Day Bed upholstered gold and black
striped damask handsome Louis XVI design extra pill
low. $6SOa
Ivory Enameed Day Bed, foot; Hepp!ewhe
design upholstered in ivory and with
striped the BE-. MATCH bolster $780,
Solid Mahogany Day Bed in Adam design; head and
upholstered best blue gold bindng extra
pillow. Unusual value $6000.
Queen Anne Day Bed made graceful line Of solid
hogany; head and foot: upholstered blue and white
striped noha cloth; bolster. $500.
Other Day Beds in period designs to $1,000:
Solid Mahogany Day Beds, without springs SzSe Szsso
$500 and S5000 each.
Upholstered Box Springs fit upholstered in dam
ask and tapestry in all desirable shades $3.50 ana up
Ivory Metal Day Beds with link springs 20 and 3ft
sizes $3.50 each.
and Pillow to match at mod
crate prices.
6
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-03
LABOR MEN IN
SPLENDID PARADE
THOUSANDS OF MEMBERS OF
UNION ORGANIZATIONS HOLD
DEMONSTRATION.
Frank Morrison and G. ". Savage De-
nver Stirring Addresses on
Pair Grounds.

Marching Mt ihr rate al tire" miles m
hour, if took the Labor Gny procession
nifty minutes |" pass n E1r"r point. Inls
gives an idea OF tn" mammoth parad"
held in Wheeling Yesterday morning by
he men and women affiliated with III"
ohio Valley and belmont Trades and
Labor assemblies. II was tho biggest
End most enthusiastic procession OF 'hr
Kind eve, held in III" ohio valley he
tween PittburSh and Cincinnati.
Headed by sound Of police, WIN
Chief Henderson IN command, the parade
started from tho City building At III
o'clock. The linz OF march was through
The principal streets Of the city. AID
th., large number IF marCh"rs assembled
upon tho fair grounds and i"il""ihE
Inspiring patriotic music, addresses "cro
dcvilcr"u by prominent national LABOR
leaders.
G!-ls Applaudcd.
There were many new and unique f"a'
~;lrrs in the" Observation-Disclosures mat MAJ
never bon S"|u before in similar dcm-
nnxlrati,n. among which was more 1hAn
q score o! girls dressed in "r"raIls llheT
declare they were 'hloomcrs'). who
murchcd along with manly" step. Ihey
were from tn" ch mical works OF ork-
willie, making mutations for thS war. AS
they passed through the streets thaf
were Loudly applHuded ny inc large
crowds that lined the sidewalks. THESE
were not the only units Of girls IN mo
parade there were many more. lnclu'-
ing the dozen of women members 81 'hH
hutch, RS local. War has wrought won
dc-ful changes. Ther" were girls IN
many vucatiunS to b. seen III the phTaoe
in various vucn tons. which would nave
been astounding in the years gone ny.
But with all the w0rl"H III: r" ~c:e
thousands Of meil---m"n VII" arc caFn-
ing their living ~ the sweat o. thcr
brow: all loyal union mon.
Practically every man who is affiliated
with Il union nrEaniza ION was IN llhe'.
men who vror1; in barrr shops I" those
who arc handling tn: biz bullets that are
rc:"a,inr the Huns. All were IN Inc.
Their" were moro than a Ihousahu
miners in the procession: men VII" here
taken This vacation o; day on-cH:h
%unrtrS---tha, tn"y might drm'nStratt
their layalty in producing coal 10 he'f
win thr war Til" Federal fuel hdmin's'
iratiun asked 10 they work. and they
did.
Was some" Shell.
Among the other features of the
rarodc that attracted unusual attention
was the nutrition workers wh" matched
in nearly L hall thousand strong. Ihcy
followed a largc float On which reStru
thu Largest shell ever seen i'll this CONF
muaity. II was Is fc't long and ~
steel. II was in rharE" OF William
Schcp. president OF III" local. AIS
brother, Edwin Schrr. sang patriotic
songs along the line. .
Following tho parad" The .mnrchrrs
ju;nccl their families IN the fair grounds.
whc-,, a mammoth Labor Day ccl"hr'-
ton was held.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-03
INTEL" PICKS BOSTON RED SOX
To MIN WORLD SERIES THIS YEAR

at tho chateau from which seventy
prisoners, including bafta!ion COM
,nander and his complete staff, were
taken
So swiftly did the British advance
that at one point in tho recent hght-
ing q complete horse ambulance, t1clud-
ing two doctors and $50 prisoners were
taken. At ono place British officer
with one man bombed an enemy trench
and then advanced. Eighty Germans OF
the garrison surrendered TO the pair
The effects Of the recent entente al
lied artillery Are are shown In an or
der e.gned by General Iudcndorf9. which
also apparently discloEcs shortage n
German artillery. General Ludendorff
SAYS that during one month the allied
shell fire destroyed Is per ce=t OF tie
Ger-aan guns in action He directs that
strong counter battery measures be
taken.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-03
FRENCH ATTITUDE TO
AMERICANS FRIENDLY

PARIs. July A.-tCorrcsrondcnce Of
The Associated PressJ-Inc attitude Of
the French population, toward the
Americans today is III the highest de-
gree friendly. There is, however. a
factor which holds unpleasant poSSihil-
gions occupied by the Americans. That
Is the belief in mind Of the non-coin-
mcrrial French population that tn"
sharp rise in the Gust OF living is chief
ly due /" the prodigality of the Ani"rt-
Tho rise I'd the cost of living in
France has been 10 pr cent in tn" z"tr''
OF The interior and 50 per cent III III"
zone OF the armies. since the hcSnin;%
OF war.
In cantonmcnts where the Americans
represent only small proportion II
tn, population the increase sometimes
so small as to be barely rcf"' .'iHlr.
But where Americans a-c found in ErHat
reached point which thc authorities
term az "angushinC" and which pro-
woke among the none commercial poTu-
lation a sharp discomfort.
The American CDmTlittcc on Public
Information. Of which james K"rnc$- is
the Director in France. has made M IN
Yestig cation Of the matter and II has
como to tho conclusion that th"rn arc
three reasons FOR the rise in tho cost
Of living in thr regions occupied by
The moral interplay Of supply and
demand.
The desire on the par, nr ,radcspcoplc
for inmcde-ate gain.
Tho proiiEnIity "f A:n"rir;tn3.
The French auth3-itI':; Hr" consider
ing vigorous application -: tn" Law
which provided punishment for unJu:,t,-
flahIn cStortoa
The nu,huriiira Nr" soTl"usir concern
I'd at the pusSIbIil? that ~" hm'"'
ems may carr nw"y f~"m t-arr" the
Idea That III" typir&l .f'r"G. iunn t.: II
greedy and indftnrr'i: "Inrr'nnu."
on tho other band III" American
Committee on Tutlir Information has
suggested Ia tho American authorities
and TINT they t'nnpC-nlr WNih a." French
IS IL greedy and IEdiff"rcE, "rnrrranE."
On the other hand. III" American TOM
nittrr rn ruhiir information hes ~ur
.cxtrd IA the American AN huriii"s
Tint they r"uI".raI" With III" fr"u"n IN
keeping inwn tn" eos; If living AZ much
rs IL possible.
II has hreu suggested ih"t An' rirnn
action might p-"tt"hl% h' directed Mt
urcc tn II r"durti"u III the rr"diEH!lty
of the troops.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-03
RIVER NEWS

The River at the wharf guasn yes
terIuy Registered 10 feet i inches AMI
stationary. while the marks at the loot
Of McMcchcn dam showed feet 3
inches and falling slowly.
The Helen T.. came IN 1T noon and
left FOR New. MartinSville at $3.50 yes
to-day afternoon.
The Milton left for New hatamoras
at 1880 4. IN.
Thu ErrNIr Swainc arrived at 10 q.
empty gasoline hHrgrs for SiGtcrsilllc
and 1T on her r";ur!r trin IT =. M
Tho Old Reliable passed down with
empty gasoline marces for Sistersrllle
at : r. m. yesterday.
The Liberty arrived from MatamoFas
NJ =. NJ. yesterday evening and Will
leave for that port a 1870 n. m. today
The Omaha will BE- thrown open ror
public inspection a. $50 o'clock to-
night. The Omaha is practically n new
boa; since being rebuilt and is in trst-
class condition. She will leave tonor-
row morning for pittsburgh and 1'ar-
knrshurE trade. making two rounc
trims Il week between the two; ports.
She will pass Wheeling her way down
Friday morning at o'clock.
Caninin Joe CrcSap. with his gasoline
boat. tho Betsy Ann. is frrrying pas
s..nr"rS from tho foot If Twelfth street
to tho Fair grounds. making round
tip every fifteen minutes. The MIL
drrd. another gasoline boat. will be N
tonight and will run in conjunction with
The EntSy Ann tn" remaining days OF
tn" fair.
TN" Milton Will b. in tonight from
Matamuras and returns tomorrow at
] 20 4. M.
River kilograms.
Davis Island dam sc feet. stationary;
clear
S,rubenvillr &C feet stationary: clear.
lar&crShurg % feet falling: clear.
Mnrgluluwn 10 feet. stationary:
clear.
uil city. { inches stationary; clear.
Warren zero. clear.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-03
Community Labor Boards
Organized in 1,OO0Centres

WASHINGTON. Sept. :.-Comnunity
labor boards which are charged with
general supervision over the recruiting
and distribution Of workers for war
production have been organized in np-
proxjmatc!y 1000 industrial centers IN
A states and the District OF Columbia,
tho department OF lnbor announced to-
day. Five statos. Alabama. California,
Idaho, Montana and Vermont, have not
yet reported
Tho boards nrc organized under the
direction NJ tho United States employ
mont service and conslst Of Z repre-
sentative Of that service as chairman
md one each Of the employers and en-
ploycs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-03
FIGHTING DECLARED

the River Scarpe and the River Son1me.
C.1ur:t'r 1ct-~.-!2E l,ooEGJ, tue Ger
mrs today drove HAtR's troops out OF
the Rots de vaulz, to the east Of Vaulx-
Vraucourt, which tho British had oc-
cupted IN tho morning.
WITH THE BRITISH FORCES IN
FRANCE, Sept. 2-(By the Associated
Prcss.)-(4:5l p. m.)-Au5traHau troops,
having crossed the Somrne, capturing
Peronne, arc hopping 1t up, during the
course, Of which there has been brisk
fighting In ths Streets. They have CAP
tured other towns aad positions IN tho
same neighbcriiood and one force Is
pushing rorthward astrtde tho Canal
du Moro. At last reports It had reached
Allaines, on tho east stde Of the canal
and tho high ground opposite on tho
west bank.
Tho Canal du Nord constitutes an
other heavily defended Soche defense
system, and the British IN tho light
ing along this waterway, hAvo killed
an enormous number Of Gcrmang, who
seem to have been packed Into this To-
cality.
Another force Is pushing eastward,
following generally the course Of the
river from Peronne. ldore 81 the
Peronnc-8apeu1re road has boon taken.
There has been heavy fighting q
Satuy-Sat1lisel. where 100 prisoners
were taken and another largo group OF
Germans killed. by tho British. Other
forcc1 arc pushiug forward down the
Eiroudelle valley and arc close TO
Hcretll. which also IL being approached
from the north of Lougatte. Thiu fo-os
Is engaged IN overcoming heavy 70
Instance.
Early this morning tho British DO
gan operating n tho a-sa northeast OF
Nendccoort. After three counter ct
tackc on tho town had been s11,othered,
tho British attacked the headquarters