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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
POLITICS At HOME
stumping in Congress.


+ Political clashes in Congress are in
season, 50 to say. They are q means
for letting of steam. A brisk cam
paign is in progress throughout the
country. stumpers are rsllying voters
with political cries. The spirit has
spread to Washington. The cloak
rooms on Capitol Hill are full Of it.
What harm can come from its inya-
sion of the open ehamhersi A waste
Of time is alleged. Congress, it is as
serted, should address itself solely to
the business in hand.
Members INDUCING are doing SO at
their own risk. If they oveTstate their
case they lose in credit. Excitement
is not running SO high their auditors
and readers cannot detect extrava-
gances when uttered.
The war is on, and in full swing.
It was not declared by one party, but
by both. It is being supported by
both. This indisputable fact disposes
of the proposition that further vigor-
GUS prosecution Of hostilities depends
on the political complexion of the next
Congress.
Twice since the country entered the
war efforts have been made to CAPT
talize it for party purposes, and in
both cases the efforts failed. The
Mitchell mayoralty campaign in New
York last year was injured by the
stupid assertion of some Of the mayors
supporters that the success of his op-
ponent would cause gloom in Wash
ington and joy in Berlin. The other
man won by sweeping majority, and
yet no gloom in Washington nor joy
in Berlin resulted.
Last spring the voters of Wisconsin
were told that the. election of Mr.. Len
root to the Senate would cause gloom
in Washington and joy in Berlin. 1t
was the most stupid form Of campaign
ing, and forecast the defeat that fol
lowed for those who had designed it.
The voters Of the state knew Mr.. Len
root as an able legislator, and one who
was supporting the war, and they elect
ed him. Neither gloom in Washing
ton nor joy in Berlin resulted. In the
Senate Mr.. Lenroot in all war m. tiers
is justifying his success.
The Presidents desire for another
democratic Congress does not relate to
the war, nor is the desire Of the re-
publican leaders to win the next Con-
gress socketed in any purpose to
thwart the President in his duties as
commander-in-ch of the Army and
Navy. Cuff, we may all be sure, will
not prevail on election day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
Washington and the Influenza.

For the reinsurance of those who
have lately come to Washington to
work it should be stated that the
chances of an epidemic of influenza
spreading here are very slender. This
= city has remarkably high health rate.
It has never been swept by serious
epidemic. The manner of it's planning
is conducive to wholesome conditions.
The streets are broad and fresh air
freely circulates. There are no dense
eenters of population.
Influenza has been described official
5y as q "ero8d disease" There is, of
course, much crowding in the ears and
at some points here, as in other large
cities, but not as much as those who
get caught in the jams in the cars
imagine. Furthermore, the cars are
packed for comparatively short dis
tanees, save on two or three OF the
lines that run into tine distant suburbs.
This is not to suggest that ear eendi-
fions are ideal. They are far from
that. They demand as prompt cor
reetion as possible. But things might
be much worse, bad as they are in
&he rush hours Of morning and after
noon.
Those who can do so without too
great a consumption of time are walk
ing to and from work. Tens of thou
sands are finding this exercise bene-
fetal. 1t is better than car riding, es-
pecially now, with the influenza germ
afoat. No one is likely to "catch" this
disease while afoot in the open street.
Remember the menace of influenza
only to the point of avoiding the con-
ditions that make for its spread. Walk
as much as possible, keep the air in
the house fresh and pure, avoid con-
tact with possible sources of infection,
and put fear aside. There is little dan
ger that Washington, with its high rec
ord Of whelesomeness, will be the scene
If serious outbreak of the disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
Civil Retirement.

The Mcclellan bill, providing for the
establishment of a civil retirement
system, based upon the principle of
half-and-half contribution to the main
tenance fund, is now before the Sen
ate awaiting action. It should be
taken up at an early day and passed,
to the end of full enactment into law
before the close Of business in March.
A civil retirement measure has been
so long needed, as measure Of justice
to both the government and the work
ers, that it is gratifying now to find
agreement so nearly approached as at
present. The bill as it stands is not
altogether satisfactory to those who
work for the government. It is not
possible, in all likelihood, to secure an
ideal retirement system at present, but
this is the nearest that can be attained,
and it should be welcomed and aided
in its passage by all who believe in
the principle of provision for the re-
placement of the superannuated gov
eminent workers and their compensa-
ton in retirement.
This bill is based upon the joint con-
tribution principle. A certain sum is
deducted from the pay Of the govern
ment employees and the federal Treas
ury supplies the balance for the main
tenance of pension fund. Length of
service rules, with age, in determin-
ing retirement, but there are pro-
visions for the retention in active duty
of those who are competent, especially
those who are particularly expert in
certain lines and are physically cap
able Of continued work.
Retirement will enable the govern
ment without doing injustice or work
ing hardship to clear away those who
have fallen behind in the matter Of
efficiency through the advancement of
years. 1t will make tenure more
stable, inasmuch as those who are made
contributors to the retirement fund
through salary deductions acquire an
equity that cannot be ignored, save in
case of misconduct or impairment of
efficiency through other cause than age
or physical disability.
The justice Of this legislation needs
no further argument. It is generally
accepted. 1t should be regarded as a
war measure, inasmueh as upon the
efficiency Of the government service
now depends in large measure the win
ming of this contest. And one of the
surest means of increasing the eff
cheney of that service is by establish
ing system of retirements that will
encourage the capable, faithful work
ers to remain and assure them Of
competence upon reaching the point
of approximation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
Democratic Stumping Talent.

With the President out Of the
stumping equation, upon whom will the
democrats rely principally for that sort
Of service in the congressional cam
paigne
There is always Mr.. Bryan. Age
cannot wither him, nor custom stale
his infinite variety. He still travels
the circuit with zest and vigor; still
draws big crowds; still stirs his audi
ences with rounded periods. Although
in some quarters accounted a pacifst,
he is advocating prosecution of the
war to q victorious conclusion. His de-
mocFaey is up to date, and includes
prohibition and votes for women. He
has lost some strength in his home
state, as the result Of the recent pri-
mary showed, but maintains much of
his popularity elsewhere. He wants
another democratic Congress.
Mr.. Clark is, and long has been, one
of his party's most effective stumpers.
He will have to give some attention
to Missouri, for the republicans are
putting up a stiff fight in the state,
and United States senatorship is in
the scale. But he should find the time
to 60 elsewhere; and in many states
he is a very welcome visitor. His
chautauqua engagements have intro
duced him as a speaker to every Sec
ton of the country. The House is con-
sidering another series of three-day
recesses after disposing Of the revenue
bill; and if the arrangement is made
it will release the Speaker for stump
ing purposes.
Mr.. Kitchin is not as widely known
as stump orator as his talents de-
serve. He holds the palm at heme for
influence over popular audiences. By
virtue of his House leadership, he is
now a national figure, entitled to a
national hearing; and the present cam
pdlSn ouuu&u VIC utA4lLEu AOf A&4tk phAC~
ing him. The new revenue measure in
its present shape bears his name, and
will now become a subject Of stump
discussion. He spoke and voted against
the declaration Of war, but has since
supported every measure for the prose-
cution of hostilities.
These three are the foremost stump
ers available to the democracy. All
are old performers. Two have figured
in presidential calculations, Mr.. Bryan
three times, as his party's nominee,
and Mr.. Clark once, as an aspirant for
it's nomination. Both are figuring, too,
In the calculations about 1920, condi-
tioned, Of course. upon the failure Of
the Wilson third-term movement. Il
that continues to grew, it may diseeur-
sge all talk about other movements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
HEARD AND SEEN.

played havoc with ones chances to
get the weekly wash" hung on the
line.
The following comes to me from the
neighboring city of Alexandria:
One woman, who lost her regular
friend of the family for many years
Shell be glad to do my washing"
said the woman.
Nanny" she said. II have come to
you to do my washing from now on.
know you are a good worker, and
will do it better than anybody else"
1t was a nice little speech. calcu-
lated to please. and would have gone
well-before the war.
But not now. Listen:
Does you want wash lady. hon.
ey?" smiled ole NANNY. We'll, hon.
ey, You Jes' go straight home an look
in de lookin' glass. an you'll see her."
-:
Having written stories of a mouse
that sings, a sparrow that takes
shower bath, kitten that attacked Q
pigeon and a bird that waits on q
tree for the master of the house to
come home every evening and not
having been branded ''nature-faker," l
feel at liberty to tell the following
tale-alSO true:
Bees must have marvellous noses"
he said. Ignoring the noses. I asked
him why he attributed marvellous
powers of smell to bees.
"Well. you see," he said, tits this
way. l went down to the corner
grocery store the other day to buy a
bottle of grape juice. 1t was one of
those warm days, and on my way
home had to pass yard surrounded
by a hedge.
'"There were large quantities of bees
buzzing through the hedge. One of
them must have seen me coming
across the street, for he Immediately
left the society of his mates and be-
gan flying around my head.
"That bee followed me up the street
as faithfully as any dog. After few
steps 1 saw that what he was after
| was the bottle of grape juice AS far
as / could tell there was no way on
earth that bee could know there was
sweet grape juice inside that bottle,
since the cork was In tight and had
never been removed.
But that fellow knew sugar was
near He never left me. Across
streets he accompanied me. He was
faithful as we'll as busy bee. Into
my home he came, and the door closed
behind him, but he never faltered
That evening my family drank the
grape juice"
and gave your bee a special cup"
/ said.
S'Well, not exactly that" he replied
But we set the empty bottle out in
the yard. and the next merning we
found the bee asleep in the bottom of
the bottle"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
VICTORY IN PALESTINE.

From the New TEX Times.
Gen. AlleAby's victory in Palestine
is brilliant admirable, complete.
Frea the New York Helald.
Gefmspy's tools already have reason
to curse the day when they we're be-
guilea into the present war, and they
will have more reason still as the
days pass,
yfsn the New fsfk Wssid.
The Turks and the Auigars have
feund enc peiAt On vhiah they can
agree-GeYman support in time OF their
defeat is false hope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
From the phiiadelpsis Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Tho destruction Of an entire army is
Ia blow from which the Turk In Feles,
tine IL not likely to recover.
From the Boston Globe.
Old memories are stirred. old names
are recalled with q now Significance in
the British sweep through Palestine.
Frsn the Rsleieh NsvN asd Observer.
If only the uHspeakahIe Turk can
he punished a. severely everywhere ~
Ailenby Aao DQ01shed him IN Falos-
tine!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

Ludendorf thinks the allies ought
not to use tanks. The Hun went into
the war at the outset with the idea that
the rest Of the world was pnpFepared
and helpless. His one-sided reasoning
regards any departure from that con-
dition as a violation Of the rules Of
the game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
Liberty Bonds.

When the bonds they offer
To be bought,
Be the first to prefer
As you ought.
Do not be delaying
As you sigh,
Lax intent betfayiag,
by and by!"
Recollect the story
OF the Hun.
Recollect the glory
To be won.
Get the big elatioa
As you try
Spelling yefofmatio1-
Buy and Buyi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
SHOOTING STARS,
BY PHILAHDER JOHNSON.

Troublesome.
"Did you have much trouble with the
beches you finally brought into camp7"
eyes," replied the officer. 1--WE had
great deal of trouble to make them
stay in line and not shove while they
were being taken prisoner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
A Recess and the Loan.

! Tia President told his New York
Audience last night that he was not
there to promote the liberty loan; that
be felt safe in leaving that subject to
ethe hundreds Of thousands Of loyal
-hnd tiTeless men and women who have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

There is in President Wilson's speech
a strong intimation that he does not
regard the Hohenzellerns as competent
to make peace any more efficiently
than they make war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

Hertling has in mind reforms that
will restrict P.usaian military power.
That line Of restriction is already be-
| ing attended to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

The news from the front shows that
the work for which liberty bond money
helps to pay is being done and done
we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

Lenip is out and giving directions.
Tretsky would be excusable if he re-
fused to face the situation single
handed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

Motor racing is to be suspended dur
ing the war. This move viii save lives
q we'll as gasoline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

Gasless Sunday gives a man more
time to stay home and enjoy himself
reading the war news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

Belgium shows the same grit now
that she dispaayed when the war Vas
started.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

About this time the Hohenzollerns
Ind their satellites are due for lively
dispute as to whose fault it is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
AdaptabiIity.

do you think women ought to do
mems work7"
no" replied Farmer Corntossel.
'But ever since I was boy have
noticed that most any old work the
men folks haven't time OF inclination
to do is woman's work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

Gloss sense" said Uncle Eben, "is
whit keeps a man fun bettin' away
his money on hosses,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
An Admission.

"The Russians seem to be in q state
of mental confusion"
"Well, I studied . little Russian
once. If I had to do all my talking
and thinking in the language, I guess
mebbe I'd be that way, too"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
Extra Syllable.

Now craftsmanship is not alone
In speech of intellectual tone.
As progress marches on its way
Stateswomanship must have its say
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

The progress of the American troops
b beautiful example of one-way traf-
Do eystem-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

gress, which meets in New York to
day."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29
Electricity
Hazards.


ton of the national electrical safety
code. In this work the bureau experts
have had the cooperation and assist
ance of a large number of engineers.
many of whom are connected with the
electrical operating and manufactur-
ing companies. others being engineers
and inspectors of state commissions
and municipalities.
The Importance of having a national
code uniform in all the states is real
lied by those who are making the
study OF the situation to be quite as
great for accideat-pfeventien rules
as for hre-preventien rules, and the
advantage of having such a code pre-
pared and presented by a national
agency that can study the subject
thoroughly and consult all the inter
ests affected is obvious. The safety
code consists of four principal parts:
"a rules for the installation and
maintenance Of machinery. switch
s e0ards ana wire n central ns stations
construction and maintenance of over
head and underground lines for the
transmission and distribution Of cleo
tFieal energy and intelligence; ca,
rules for the installation and mainte-
nance Of electrical apparatus and
wherever electricity Ia utilized for
light. heat OF power; 90, rules to be
observed by employees In working on
or near electrical machines or lines.
The code is intended to be adopted
by state industrial and public service
commissions and municipalities and to
be complied with by public service and
Industrial corporations. It is also in
tended to be adopted voluntarily by
electrical interests when the code has
net been adopted by any administra-
tive body having jQrtsdtcttoa in their
district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

lions ana private paintings of white
pine in the United States,
White In order that more eff
NJ fective measures may be
taken to prevent the
spread Of the destructive white pine
blister rust, officials of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, in cooperation
with the States. is making a survey
of the planted white pine and white
pine nursery stock Of the country.
In this work the department and it's
collaborators are DESTROYS of receiv-
ing the cooperation of all tree
lovers, all forest owners and all or
carnations which are working for
the pubic welfare.
All persons interested in saving
white pines. the experts of the de-
partment say, can help by sending
post card giving the location and
owner of any white pines known to
them which were grown from nur-
sery stock and the approximate num-
Der and height of the trees.
The blister rust is a disease of the
fVe-needled or white pines, known
to he very dangerous to the white
pine forests in Europe. 1t invaded
this country between 1904 and 1912 in:
shipments of nursery stock, mostly
it is estimated that probably 10000
900 small white pine trees were i'm
ported, most of them coming to the
New England states. Many Shipments,
however, are known to have been
made to the states of Ohio, Michigan.
sofa, and to have been sent out by
nurserymen to parks, cemeteries and
private planters.
A popularity of this rust parasite
is that it has two classes of hosts.
white pines and species of ribes-
AS far as known the disease cannot
pass from pine to pine, but must pass
from pine to the currant or goose
berry, and then back to the pine. On
the pines the disease takes the form
Of a blister OF caaker, and has been
twig. On the currant and gooseberry
the rust FERNS small orange spots or
minute orange or brown hairlike projec-
tions on the under side Of the leaf.
The substantial growth and increase
in the patronage of the parcel post
service. which has been pre-
Parcel dicted by postal authorities
- fer years. is the best evil
1ost' dence of the advantages and
coavsnisncs to the public of this fea-
tuEe Of the postal establishment
The parcel post affords the most
convenient. expeditions and efficient
mode Of transportation Of parcels
available to the public, and offers the
only means Of direct shipment to all
points in the United States as well as
ita inaulaH possessions. The large in
crease in the number Of narcels ham
died during the year has demonstrated
eonclusiyely the wisdom Of inaugural
ing this feature Of the postal service
and the need for this method of trans
portetien. The number of parcels
handed during the past year in
o.aa sed mara than 25. 000. 900. or Ia ner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

Just now, with a revenue measure
in progress through Congress aim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-29

The women of America were be-
ginning to make an active effort to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-18
How's This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case o. Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
i've years. and has become known as tho
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you will zee q
great Improvement In your general
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cine OF once ana @et rid Of catsrTh. Send
Tor testimonials free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. Ohio.
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Box to Hold venst.hIea.

The box should be divided by par.
duons, the largest space being for po
tatoes, another for apples, etc. wheps
space is at such premium that pro
visions have to be bought In small
quantities this plan will add much to
the comfort and convenience Of the
kitchen. It may be covered neatly and
utilized for a seat Have the cover
hinged SO that it win be easy TO open.
Saving creates Independence. Buy
nna Thrifi ,a~- &c. L.. n, /. =
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FOR SALE-Owner in city for
short time; have beautiful corner
with two modern houses that rent
for $S5 per month, viii sell cheap.
500 cash will hcandle it; balance on
long time. Act quick. Room 6, Sa.
yoy hotel. lS-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-18

FOR RENT-4-room cottage, city
water, lights and gas. w. l. Kicker,
22S South Sixth. Phone 97S. 1S-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-18

FOR RENT-3-room house, peach
trees and garden plat. 1902 South
Sixth street. Phone ga. 1S-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SALE-Jersey COW and heifer
calf, 925 South Fourth. lS-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-18

FOR SALE-One galvanized iron
garage, cheap If taken at once.
Phone 677. 1S-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-18

WANTED-A lunch counter boy
and a chamber maid at the Geron-
inc hotel. 1887