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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06
The Prophecy in First Kings.

= Note has been made of the rather
singular fact that the armistice be-
tween the allies and Germany took eff
fact on the 18th hour Of the 18th
day of the 18th month of the
year-a striking sequence. But still
moro impressive coincidence is to be
found in the text of the 18th verse Of
the l1th chapter of the 18th book of
the Old Testament, l Kings. After
reciting that "the Lord was angry with
Solomon, because his heart was turned
from the Lord God OF Israel, which
had appeared unto Him twice, and had
commanded him concerning this thing,
that he should not go after other gods !:
but he kept not that which the Lord
commanded the ehronicler proceeds ::
: "Whercfore the Lord said unto Solo
mon, Forasmueh as this is done of
thee, and thou hast not kept my cove
nant and my statutes. which I have
commanded thee, 1 will surely rend
the kingdom from thee. and will give
1T to thy servant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06
The Liquor Raids.

: For many months Washington has
been the scene of a scandalous vio-
lation of law only in part checked and
punished owing to the peculiar franz
ing Of the statute and the interpreta-
ton put upon it by the courts. The
prohibition act which went into Of.
Sect here a little more than thirteen
months ago has been systematically de-
fed by the importation from Balti.
more and elsewhere Of liquor In largo
quantities, and Its sals almost openly
by what are known as "bootlsggins"
methods. Many arrests have bssn
made and sofns convictions had, but
these prosecutions have not checked
tbs business or materially diminished
-hs evil Of Illicit dispensing Of iatsd-
eants. Under the provision Of ths act
(which permits Importation into the
District for personal use great auaati=
Tiss Of liquor have been brought in
and sold. Early prosecutions fsT im=
peFtatisa failed, subsequently, al
,s9eeutive order declared all Washing
ssea a military Eeas aad prsAihited the
carrying Of AaHe. iate IT,
:, XWtas1aeDahaa aiae1ugpnuB1mh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06
The New Treasury Head.

General approval meets the Presi-
dents selection of Representative Car
ter Glass as Secretary Of the Treasury
to succeed Mr.. McAdoo, and he will be-
gin his service i'll charge of the fiscal
department of the government, at a
time of great difficulty and possible
embarrassmeuts, with the heartiest
good wishes of all, democrats and re-
pubicans alike, and, what is part;eu-
larly important, with the confidence
of Congress, of which he has been for
q long time 4 valuable member.
Mr.. Glass experience in the matter
of financial legislation las proved him
capable of viewing and treating fiscal
questions in a broad. constructive man.
ner. He has specialized i'll the House
on these lines. The part he played in
the enactment of the federal reserve
act was conspicuously valuable. And
in all subsequent legislation, especially
in the course Of the war, he has served
diligently and capab1y to insure the
maintenance of the Treasury On a
sound basis and to insure an adequate
supply Of funds for the country's ex-
traordinary organization.
Evidently Mr.. Glass accepted the as
signment to the Treasury Department
out of 4 sense of duty. He has been in
a congenial field Of labor i'll the House
for over sixteen years and won his
position as chairman Of the committee
on banking and currency by merit.
Doubtless he views the prospect of his
departure from that service regretful-
ly. Assuredly, however, his expert
ence in Congress and his high stand
ing with the members Of the body he is
now to leave, without regard for par
tisanship, will be helpful factors in
his administration of the Treasury so
far as future legislation is concerned.
He knows how laws are enacted and
this knowledge will stand him in good
stead in the time to come when further
legislation of an important character
will be necessary. ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

ed at all points Of entering the city,
chiefly the electric and steam car sta
tons, and nearly 200 persons were ar
rested and upward of 5000 quarts Of
liquor were seized. Owing to the leak
age Of information that the raid was
planned many persons evaded the po-
lice, some liquor was thrown into the
Eastern branch, and it is estimated
that only about one-quarter Of the
amount usually imported was captured.
If this is true the enormous quantity
Of 10000 quarts day has been regu-
larry brought into the District re-
Gently.
1t remains to be seen whether the
persons arrested yesterday under the
military zone prohibition will be con-
victed. If so. it will be possible as
long as the ex. order stands to
maintain a much moro effective re-
strictive control over this Illicit traffic
virtually at the source. If the courts,
however, construe the order otherwise
and give the benefit Of the doubt on
the score Of personal use to the ac-
cused the order is ineffective.
It has been perfectly obvious that
these daily importations were not for
personal use; that they were for IL
legal purposes. The police are now
proceeding on the assumption that the
burden Of proof is on the accused to
show that the liquor brought in by
them is for personal use and not for
sale. In the circumstances, consider
ing the fiagrancy Of the offense that
has been committed against the public
order and the brazen defiance of the
prohibition law that has persisted for
over a year, this assumption is justi-
fable. and it is to be hoped that it
will be sustained by. the courts and
that the cases resulting from yester-
days raids will be SO treated as to
break up the practice that has. de-
moralized Washington and led to the
commission Of many crimes and caused
great distress and suffering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06
At the Peace Conference.

Paris, it is stated, is crowded to the
limit-to beyond the limit. Visitors,
for whom there is no accommodation,
are pleading for accommodations. A
room with several beds in it, or cot
in a hallway, dattens the ordinary
purse. A plain meal in shabby cafe
costs enough to make the patron vince.
And the cry is, still they como.
This is the situation, Il is mentioned,
the army Of American newspaper
writer's Will confront when they reach
town. soHcituds il expressed. Are
they, or any number Of them, booked
in advance? II NOT, what Is to become
Of thems How will It be possible for
them to execute their mission fully
and satisfaetorily If thsy have not
where to lay their headsf
Trust those gsntlsmsn to solve that
difficulty. Many Of them have en-
countered it before, They have ate
tended political national conventions
in their own country, and know the
experience Of jams and high prices,
And they have always eeaqHsfsd-hava
always risen abevs all ebstfaetieas,
and ssat hsms raey, and coherent, aad
informing accounts Of convention pre-
esediags. They have made clever feFs=
casts. They have faithfully described
stirring scenes. they have sivea &C.
sufats Interpretations Of, saa dsawa
accurate dsaHstisas fFsH, eadeial hap
esaiagA
IA apa9kaH M na 04-A n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06
A Holiday Gathering of
Silk Pethcoats

The parcel may be labeled, Not to be
opened until December 25th," but if she knows
that it contains one of these beautiful silk
petticoats we doubt if she waits until Christ
mas morning The leading manufacturers
have given us their prettiest designs and col
orings and qualities that are noted tor serv-
ice. Come and see this holiday assemblage.
women's Silk Petticoats in the latest change
able taffetas, beautiful effects produced by the
ninsling Of blue and red. blue and gray. blue
and tan, brown and green. red and green and a
great array of others. besides some in solid color
and black; all have elastic tops. Price, 1896.
Women's Extra Size Petticoats in changeabie
and solid colored taffetas, like the above Price,
$780,
The Famous 'Illosft' Silk Petticoats. most
every feminine desire met, whether it be for a
rare changeable taffeta or a beautiful quality or
Jersey founced in plain or changeable silk They
are very attractive with combinations of knife
pleating and fine tucks or dainty ruffies added
for further adornment. The color variety is plen-
tiful. Price, $500.
Other "Klosft' Silk Petticoats. in comprehen-
sive assortments: everything from plain. change
able and Powered taffetas to Jersey tops plus
taffeta hounces; the most wonderful blues, tans,
Erays, puppies, greens and black, pretty floral
patterns, to go with your suit. afternoon or eve
ming dress; hence, enhanced with rows and rows
of dainty shirring tiny ruffles. interweavings OF
tuckings and shirring. and other trimming
schemes. Prices. 5000 to 1915.
Third floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

Disorder is on the increase accord
ing to reports from Berlin. Announce
ments from that quarter may be re-
garded as corroborative detail in de-
seribing the formation Of a democracy.
The idea Of a peaceful and orderly de-
mocracy would hardly occur to the
PrUssian mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

There is no great extenuation, in the
plea that Wilhelm took bad advice.
Most human difficulty originates In
that manner. A kaiser was peculiar
" in a position to demand only the
kind of advice that CHANGED to please
his private ear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

His exceptional explanatory talents
have not yet been applied by Senator
J. Hamilton Lewis to precise definition
of "Freedom Of the Seas" and League
Of Nations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

A large number of people are now
engaged i'll trying to guess what other
people are thinking. If there is any
thing in mind reading there are dis
tinguished opportunities for its vindi-
cation as science.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

The former crown prince has been
protesting that his intentions were
benefcent. The world public, however,
will repose but little confidence in a
Hohenzollern prospectus for "Mittel
Utopia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

The Germans were unable to decide
what to do with the German navy !;
and tho question is still under advise
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

The rejoicings of German soldiers
are so enthusiastic that they may yet
be inclined to hail America as the coun-
try that got them out Of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

The United States Senate is warm
ing up to debate in way that may
promise something interesting to send
from this end Of the cables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

Count Wilhelm is described as writ
ing constantly and furiously. He i
still producing scraps Of paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

Every individual admits that
'I.eague Of Nations" and Freedom Of
the Seas" are all right If they mean
precisely what he thinks they ought to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

American Journalism is inclined to
agree that most Of the really big news
just now is somewhere out on the
briny deep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

The cable companies are inclined
to get the government ownership dis
cussion under way as early as litiga-
ton will permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

!" The fact that a large number of
iron crosses will be dumped on the
market should help a little toward re-
ducing the price of steel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

The general public may not hear
them, but Col. House is scheduled for
some long speeches soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

Railway experts frankly admit that
government operation has introduced
some changes which should never be
kaerifced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

"a League of Nations reads like
the caption of what might be highly
interesting and enlightening article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

a kaiser is now more myth than
Santa Claus was ever charged with
being.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

Germany is expected to busy itself
turning tanks into farm tractors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06
Broadened Ideals.

Broadened Ideals
GCrimson Gulch has become one OF
the most peaceable towns on the map"
"Yep," replied Cactus Bill; "most
of the boys have been in the war an
they have jes' about as much respect
for one O. these private shootin' scraps
as regular poker player has fur
penny ante"
Second Hand.
A secondhand motor
In value must fall
But q secondhand U.boat
Brings nothing at all
Association Of Terms.
"who discovered Amsriesr
"Ohio;" replied the little girl.
sNo. Columbus discovered Amer.
lea.
.Yestm. Columbus was his first
name"
"soms folks" said UneIs Eben, "kin
act up 50 dat dc fus' thing you knows
dey begins to get q little sympathy
fob beIn' 80 mean an unpopular"
shs, Early.
Nuther big procession
Mevin' down the stFeet-
A holiday expfessiea
In every face you mech
It's the busiest paradiR
That Two seea In many = moon,
Everybody pfemsaadin'
.Te that old s6hsp Early" tuasl
Heaps ct decorations,
Heaps Of useful stud,
Jeysus damsastRatieas,
And asas Of them . bluf,
Night as wel ha geiU with 'em,
'Caase ysHu have ta pretty seaa,
stsppia' lively 10 tas Eaytaa
e1 faaa I'd saaa xaslIs -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Hasty Utterance.
"You must devote a great deal of
thought to your speeches"
"1 d." replied Senator Sorghum.
"Some Of those to which I give least
thought before they are delivered make
me think hardest afterward."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06
A New Showing of Hand
Embroidered French-American
Envelope Chernise

These are OF fine nainsook, plainly tailored
in style. with either a camisole top or regu-
lar corset cover. attractive linen lace edging
for trimmings and touches of dainty hand en-
broidery.
Priced at Sis and SITS
Third floor, T. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06
Boys Wel-Wearing Shoes
He'll Take Pride in Showing
Them to His Friends December
18th

Boys Dark Brown Cordo Calfskin Shoes,
up-to-date English last; invisible eyelets;
heavy welted SOLE low heels; sizes w to 5h,
5000 pair. Also the same shoe in gunmetal or
patent coltskin, 5000 pair.
BOYS Gunmetal Butcher Cut Shoes, me
dunn round toe, heavy welt soft, low heel;
sizes l TO 5A, $500 pair.
Bows "Dri-futt" Shoes, heavy calfskin;
blucher cut. round toe, double vscolized elk
skin sole; keeps out the dampness and will
stand the hardest knocks; sizes to So, $500.
the orthopedic last, of gunmetal patent colt
skin or dark brown Russia calfskin; heavy
welted sole, low heel; sizes IL to 1917, $3.50
to $500 pair.
Third floor, Tenth street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06

AHandsome Silk Shirt
Would Make An Acceptable Gift to Any Ma,
And it would be difficult find varied assortn
than we are showing this time The beautiful striped
terms in the much wanted wide effects predominate and
colorings are such will appeal to
Prices, $500, $500, $500 and $1,000
At $1,000 we are showing shirts that are made of
handsome Jacquard Silk, with combination stripes in v
effective styles. Entirely and distinctive.
Main door,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-06
A Full Showing of
NeckWear for the Boy
Boys Flannelette Pajamas

One and two piece styles of popular, serv
iceable materials, trimmed with silk frogs
sizes to IS years; at $500.
Fourth floor, Tenth street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

guments to turn topsy-turvy any re-
verses of the allied forces. Let's
have confidence in the wisdom Of
those who are on the ground and are
still confident. Let us remember that
Gen. Fo,h has not been heard from
yet, and that for some reason, best
known to himself and the supreme
allied courcil, he has not seen fit to
be heard from. Let us remember
that even if the channel cities and
Paris itself should be captured.
neither the American nor the French,
British or Italian forces have been
whipped ror have the allies been
conquered.
And, above all things, let US bear
in mind the effect upon the German
people If their army does NOT win
any of these great detectives, after all
the promises and the awful waste of
human liz.
And they are NOT going to cap
ture either Paris or the coast cities
they so much prize.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
SUSPECTED ENEMY
ALIEN TAKEN FROM
KITTERY NAVY YARD

Portland, Me, April 17.-Found
working in the kittery Navy yard
contrary to the Presidential procla-
nation that no alien enemy shall be
employed within half mile of any
fort, navy yard, or government sta
ton, Armo Seidler, "a. German,
was arrested by United States Mar
shall John 5. Z. H. Wilson. and
brought to Portland. Seidler is con-
fined to the county Jail pending fur
Their order from Washington which
may land him in one of the United
States detention camps for the dula-
ton of the war.
Seidler might have escaped arrest
If it had not been for the persistency
of Marshal Wilson. According to the
records Of the mayor Of Portsmouth.
the man was registered all right, and
other officials declared that he was
o X, but the marshal had a differen.
idea and he landed his man confident
that he is an unregistered alien en-
any who had no right in q United
states navy yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18

Friends in WinSloW have received
\ letter from Thomas w. O'COnner,
LIST Sergt. Med. Dept. 103d Infantry,
A. F.. F.. somewhere in France. dated
March 8. which reads as follows: l
will try and tell YOU a few things. To
get the benefit of what | want to tell
you or write. YOU must use your
imagination. For the last three
months we have been living in a little
town about the size Of WinsloW, but
no manufacturing plants here. We
were bileted in houses. barns and
sheds, and after many hours Of car
pentering and little household
work. we soon had q home. \ home
in the army is far from what some
people will think, but as long as we
are over here anything that is Il shell
ter OF bomb proof is n home. The
people here all belong to the working
class and are very poor. They have
hardly enough to eat. All the young
men are or have been to war and the
old folks are left at home to get their
living. They are mostly farmers, but
not the kind we have in the town of
Winslow. I have not seen pillow
since | have been here All the soil
is spaded and dug up and then lev
ellcd off with wooden rake. Since
we boys have struck town many
small stores have sprung up and the
business is rushing. They certainly
think the Americans can't get along
without their three squares a day.
In the evening we spend most of our
time in q big Y. NJ. G. A. that was put
into operation since we arrived. We
have had all kinds of entertainments,
band concerts, moving pictures, and
from shadow boxing down to the real
stuff. ] am having the time of my
life. We are located in dugoutS and
can hear the shells bursting over our
heads. / have seen some of the
greatest scraps in the air for some
time. / certainly enjoy watching the
planes and balloon scraps and only
wish | was an aviator. Our boys are
all 20 K" and doing their bit in
grand fashion. l am sending YOU
clipping from the New York Herald,
an edition that is printed in Paris,
and about all the news we get that is
daily. You can see for yourself that
we are all here and the Huns will find
out that they have taken on some
thing before they are through with
lS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
Mr.. Gardner Not to Take the
Chances

Hon. Obadiah Gardner, who is said
to have assured the Democrats that
he would be their candidate for
United States Senator. was yesterday
obliged to reverse that decision. on
receiving information from high
government sources that his retire
ment from the International Joint
Commission would be exceedingly re-
GREETED by the department. Mr..
Gardner is the American chairman OF
that important institution. While
he could have legally held both Of
fees. Mr.. Gardner preferred not to
take advantage of that opportunity
or to embarrass the Administration
in the slightest particular.
There were several reasons why
Mr.. Gardner would like to have made
the fight, and one of them was his
desire to help the candidacy of Hon.
Il. G. McIntire, who is running for
governor. He is very friendly with
the oxford county man, and it is be-
lieved that with him as a running
mate on the ticket Mr.. McIntires
chances of election would be aug
mented. Mr.. Gardner would also
like nothing better than to be in the
midst of the exciting scenes at Wash
ington.
The senatorial job is now open to
the several candidates who were try
ing to look pleasant while it was be-
ing handed to Mr.. Gardner on a
silver platter. - Rockland Courier
Gazette.
From this we may infer that in the
opinion OF so astute politician as is
Mr.. Obadiah Gardner, the chances of
Mr.. McIntire are not as good as they
were.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
BLOOD AND IRON"
A Combination That Makes for Better
health This Spring

Every man and woman who would
enjoy good health this Spring, and
would have such life and strength as
not to be a Stacker. but equal to any
thing. must have an abundance of iron
in the blood.
The new iron tonic, Peptiron. com.
hines this valuable metal in medicinal
form so that it is easily absorbed and
readily assimilated.
Peptron also includes pepsin. nux,
celery. gentian and other tonics,-nerve
helps, digestives and carminatives-a
health giving medicine in the form or
chocolate coated pills, convenient and
pleasant to take. 1t has given entire
Satisfaction in cases of anemia or thin
blood. paleness, nerve debility, brain
fag. one or two Peptiron after each
meal will quickly tell story of mar
Peptiron is prepared by its origina-
tors. c. l. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-18
North Carolina Druggist In
vents a Salve That is
Vaporized by the
Body Heat
NOTHING TO SWALLOW
YOU JUST RUB 1T ON
Particularly Valuable to Moth
ers with Small Children.
Local Druggists Are Offer
ing 25c Jars on 80 Days
Trial.

Colds are simply inf1ammationS Of
the air passages and everybody knows
that the only way to reach the air
passages direct is by means of vapors
that can be inhaled The old fash
toned .vapor treatments, however,
were cumbersome and costly, but a
North Carolina druggist solved this
problem by inventing a salve that is
vaporized by the body heat.
This preparation, known as Vick's
VapoRub, is now being introduced
here The local druggists know the
danger of constant dosing" especial
ly to small children and are anxious
that all their customers should try
this new outside" treatment. Ar
rangements have accordingly been
made with the manufacturers to sell
the small size jars. price 25c. on 80
days trial-no charge to be made if
the customer is not delighted with
the results.
For deep chest colds. sore throat,
bronchitis, tonsilitis. or incipient
pneumonia NapoRub should be ap-
piled over the throat and chest and
covered with Il warm flannel cloth.
The vap"rs arising carry the medica-
tion. with each breath, to the air
passages and lungs. In addition
NapoRub is absorbed through and
stimulates the skin, taking out that
tightneSS and soreness in the chest.
For head colds. hay fever. catarrh
or asthmatlc troubles NapoRub can
either be applied up the nostrils or a
little melted in Il spoon and the va
pors inhaled. Group is usually re-
lieved within Is minutes and one ap-
pication at bedtime prevents a night
attack.-AGv.