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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
The Two-Thirds Question.

At a meeting in Baltimore Of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science Everett p. Wheeler Of
New York, in discussing the proposed
constitutional amendment to establish
national prohibition, stated that con-
stitutional objection to this amend
ment is that it did not pass either
house Of Congress "hy the vote re.
quired by the Constitution" This
point was raised immediately upon the
adoption Of the resolution and it, sub
mission to the states, and has bssA dis
cussed from time to time since.
At > recent hearing before tho
United States district court at CiAein-
natl on q suit brought to prevent the
submission Of the amendment to the
Ohio legislature for ratification, anti.
prohibition attorneys urged that the
vote in Congress was not constitutional.
The counsel for the Anti Saloon League
contended that this question, being al
ready before tho Supreme Court In
the Kansas case brought under tho
Webb-Kenyon act, which was passed
over President raft's veto by two
thirds Of a quorum-though not two
thirds Of the members eieeted-eaa-
not be raised anew to prevent psees-
dure for ratification Of the pFedhitisa
|apsaamszt 70 aeted that TIA On,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
On the Eve of Conference.

Mr.. Madden asked, and was granted,
sn opportunity to examine the reve-
niue measure as revised by the Senate.
So he and the other members of the
fHouse have until Monday to make the
a :quaintance of the measure as re-
turned to them after thorough over
] hauling by the other branch of Con-
!.Eress.
- They will find it very much changed.
And naturally. When they did their
work the war was in progress, and
peace in the near future was in no
! mans thought. Moreover, they hur-
i1ied. Small account was taken Of pub
lie sentiment. The ways and means
seommittee was not long about its task,
land debate in the open House was very
shhort.
-. By the time the bill reached the Sen
pate protests against it began to be
sheard, and when it was referred to the
finance committee the protests follow
ed. Very properly, the committee took
notice of them, opened its doors to
hearings, and revised the House bill
in the light of far fuller information
than the House had enjoyed. Then
came the change in the war tide, which
brought peace very near; and when
81. the bill passed the Senate the Presi-
dent was in France preparing for the
peace conference.
Such radical changes in the situa-
ton produced radical changes in the
has now to consider is measure in
shape it did not so much as dream of
tsiI months ago.
''' How long the measure will remain
lin conference is question. There is
t@aterial for protracted controversy.
But this may not be employed. The
Treasury Department is pressing for
.carly action in the interest of the gov
eminent, and this may have weight.
Early action will, of course, require
the sending of the bill to France for
the Presidents signature. But under
the Attorney Generals ruling this can
easily be done. The ten days allowed
nlim for consideration do not begin to
trun until a measure is actually laid
Before him.
There is no thought other than that
Ahe President will sign the bill in what
ever shape he receives it. A veto is
regarded as out of the question. He
tl,as taken no part in the controversy
lat any stage, and does not specialize
ION taxation. So that what Mr.. Sim
mons finally assents to will. it is be-
i1ieved. lie entirely acceptable to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
For New Years Eve
Fun-Making

A variety of horns and
crickets. to make all the noise
you want to on the Avenue or
elsewhere, and fancy hats and
masks that will keep your
friends guessing good selcc-
ton now, but there may not be
later.
Horns, SC, 10c and 25c.
Crickets, 10c.
Confetti. loo a package.
Paper Hats, novelty and
patriotic styles, Sc to sl.00.
Masks of all kinds. sc up.
Fourth door. Center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

The dollar-a.year men quit the serv.
ice Of the United States government
with exceptional credit in the public
mind for having earned whole lot
more than their salaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
SHOOTING STARS.
By rH1LANDER JOHNSON.

An Inspiration Recognized.
"What is your opinion Of govern
ment ownership"
'1ts possibilities are brilliant" re-
piled Senator Sorghum; II think that
in the near future it is going to prove
one of our most brilliant topics Of con-
versation."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

Turkey is preparing q eourt-martial
6or those responsible for Armenian
eaassacres. This would indicate the
>shattering Of some very conspicuous
kpriental presidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
Back to the Office
With a New
Tub Silk Waist

And nothing more appro-
pirate for Office wear-easily
and beautifully laundered, no
starch required, keeps clean
longer than a cotton waist,
and looks extremely smart
when it is of a fine quality
tub silk, designed in pencil
and cluster striped effects or
artistic color contrasts; made
plain tailored, with shoulder
yoke. pocket, turn-baek cuffs
and convertible collar Sizes
81 to 6. Price. $a.sS.
Ihisd Aesr. oeateT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

freedom Of the seass Is no doubt
undergoing a process Of definition
which will make it explicit when the
phrase appears in the new interna-
tional law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

Railroad circles are hopeful that the
frelations Of the government, the pub
lie and the stockholders will not create
sone of those "eternal triangles"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

The holiday festivities in Washing
ton cannot compare with those in
London. Nevertheless, Christmas was
merry and the New Year will be happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

President Wilson's admiration for
the number Is has proved relief to
pnanv people inclined to superstition.
1T may be observed also that the mum
her 10 looks remarkably lucky this
New Year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

Old John Barleycorn has had his
discouragements, but, according to re-
port, he is still hoping to break into
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

Mr. Creel should be able to develop
some interesting magazine articles in
style which will not require censor
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
Done on Purpose.

Done on Purpose.
"That man always manages to say
the wrong thing"
ri have noticed it," replied Miss
Cayenne. "He seems to realize that it
is the only way for him to be sus-
peeted Of having an original thought"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

Socialism" did no particular harm
so long as it was left to the lecturers
and comedians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

That jolly yachtsman, Sir Thomas
Upton, picked up the conversation e1-
actly where' the war interrupted it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

Having made his debut rs a ship
owner, Uncle Sam rather likes the role
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

The prophet who speeializes on hard
winter has had another disappoint.
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28

An element Of the Berlin population
is inclined to substitute rioting for
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
Welcome.

They've got tho bands parading,
The lights are blazing free,
There's joyous serenading
Where the shadows used to be.
To nations sorrow.smitten
Brighter scenes may now unfold,
And "Welcome" will be written
Where the whole world must behold,
There must be days Of toiiing,
And Of waiting, ore we find
Tho marks Of mad despeiling
All forgotten by mankind.
But we'll halt for NO Fepiniag,
As No do the work at hand,
And "Waleeas" VIZ b shiniAs
WaEe II mpe NJ NE Mnt Land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
Condensed Potency.

Condensed Potency.
"Why does the bootlegger charge SO
much for his iquori"
IT don't know" replied Uncle Bill
Bottletop, "ualess it's because it con-
tains 30 much more headache per ounce
than tho ordinary kind"
DO richest man ain necessarily de
happisst," said Uncle Eben, "any mo-
dan do child dat has do biggest Christ
mas tree"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
Georgettes Will
Be Much Worn
Saws Fashion

Designers are making up
many modish gowns of this
serviceable material.
Wise women are selecting
Georgettes now for present
wear, knowing that they may
also be worn throughout the
Spring and Summer, when
they promise to be the height
of fashion. And by selecting
now, when the assortment Of
Spring styles is quite replete
with the latest ideas, there is
great variety to choose from
Very lovely is the assortment
of new figured Georgettes, in
unusual color combinations as
we'll as the staple shades.
The novelties embrace the
new shade, "Javannaise"-an
apricot tint figured on white
ground, with plain material to
match. Overseas blue, figured
on white, as is also a vivid
American beauty. Wistaria on
white in many new designs.
Navy and black on white. and
a most beautiful design in
that modish combination of
beige and navy blue. or beige
and black, which when hung
over a petticoat of satin to
match, with just a wisp of
color, for chic. assures a
woman of frock that is
ready for almost any occasion,
and quite modish withal.
The new figured Georgettes
are priced at $500 the yard.
Plain colors to match are
SIPS e $3.50 the Yard
New embroidered Georgette
houncings are shown in taupe,
navy, gray and black.
$500 the Yard
Second floor. C street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
CANDY
For New Years

A Fresh Shipment Of Our
Famous Chocolates, variety Of
favors, 6oc and SOC pound.
California Glace Fruits, pick
ed, prepared and packed in
California this season; tempt
ingly colored and favored; as
sorted; S1.O0 a pound.
Calarab Candy Fruits, deli
cious figs, apricots, oranges,
and hgbuds; sweet and juicy,
and true flavor; SOC a package.
Fourth floor. Center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
Progress.

Old Santa Claus doth still appear
With his fashioned sleigh and deer.
Next year we'll have him up-to-date.
We'll make the old boy aviate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
For the Christmas
Photograph

A swinging frame of gilt or
mahogany, artistically design
ed, in cabinet sizes, 4x6. SKI
and 5x8, comes at Sis. Others
from 75c to 5000.
Fourth floor. + street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
FOOD IMPORTS
ARE FORBIDDEN

CONTINUED From First Pase)
restricted lists is that applications for
import licenses for restricted goods
VIII not DE granted except under cor
tain conditions tho third OF which is:
men coming as return cargo from
European points and then only; (a)
when coming from a convenient port:
'o) loaded without delay, and (cl when
inc importation from Europe is not
specifically prohibited in said list"
\ real embargo, as tight as that OF
Jererson's. has been the effect. how
ever. in the case CT some commoditie
not numerous. but of considerable i'm :
portance. Most brcadstuns. gclatinc.
malt liquors. candy. confectionery. to-
hacco leaf. shcllfsh. lime. buildin.
cement. dairy products, lead, pumicc.
starch. stone and stone manufactures
are among the commodities under the
ban. The restriction against the i'm
nortation OF these applies even If ,hev
are European products and might 10
loaded without undue delay a, cor
venient ports. Food articles in par
ucu!ar are needed in Europe just nov.
and II is preferred TO have the ships
come back from Europe in ballast
rather than have them bring in foods.
and. perhaps. take them back later.
That is regarded as 4 plain waste %
shipping.
It is inevitable that some commod,-
ties should he affected TO IL greater en-
tent than others. Take Agricultural
implements for example. ono or the
restricted classes on the first OF tn.
restricted lists. Only ! per cent will
be shut ou;. Art works are on the
restricted lists. but as about 81 per
cent Of tho imports have come from
central Europe. only per cent will!
he excluded. Most manufactures u
cotton now come from Europe 50 on'v
"bou, per cent will be excluded.
IN every case. OF course, even thos.
goods cannot come in from Europe
unless they are ready 10 be loaded 1T
convenient ports as back haul cargoc-
AZ the other extreme are toys. honey.
pencils and pencil holders. umbrellas
poultry. eggs and electric LAMPS The
reduction in the imports will be abou,
rs follows; Toys. s. per cent: honey.
90 per cont; pencils aid pencil lead.
60 per cent; umbrellas, - per cent:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
poultry eggs. so per cent: electric
lamps. a. per cent
EFFECT On SHIPPING
STIIIl OPEN To u IcSHI0N


Still. OPEN TO QUESTION
The lists have not been In effect
LORE enough TO make it possible to
determine precisely what tho effects
will be. Some manufacturers say that
existing stocks arc such that there is
no immediate cause for worry. Others
arc already adjusting their business to
the new conditions. The effect on
shipping is also open to question AS
tho savings in lightweight tonnage
were estimated on the figures for tho
fiscal year of l9l6-l9l7. and it is GER
tain that between the end OF that year
and INC making up OF tho lists there
had been n considerable interruption
OF ocean transportation. it has been
found impossible TO state what the
exact saving will he. 1t is safe TO
say. however. that ii will be we'll up
in the six figures.
The administration of the lists has
been done with the intention of pre-
venting amy great hardship on import
crs. In the case of restricted commod-
itics. importers were required to get
the license numbers in advance and
tie delay. but ii was taken in excel
lent spirit on the whole. Nominally
import licenses were also required for
goods which arc not named on the
lists. but. as the plan worked out. en-
try was allowed IL a license was ar
piled for and granted even after the
goods had landed the dock in this
country. Two or three DAYS ago. how
ever, the War Trade Board made
importan. amendment TO the practice
1t is now necessary for All importer
OF even unrestricted goods TO get a
license IN advance and to have the
license number cabled abroad.
This new practice viii shut the door
on various German schemes. and Will
make it difficult for the Germans TO
get flying start for postwar competi
ton.
PEANUT CROP WILL
REACH IOO.O0O.ono BUSHELS
As soon as the first Of the restricted
lists was published, there were re-
quests for exceptions of various kinds.
The burden was placed on the petit
toner OF showing the necessity for
the exception. and Gear cases received
sympathetic action some business
men. who asked 10 have the lists
amended withdrew their requests when
they learned the inside facts OF the
case--facts usually having 10 do with
shipping. IN still other cases. plain
recital or the reasons for restricting
commodities was sufficient. Some men
interested in the peanut industry pro-
tested in good faith against the cN
c!usion Of peanuts from Asia. The OPP
position was overcome by a letter to
the trade, showing that the 1918 do
mes;ic crop is expected TO reach l00.-
100000 bushels and that imports never
have exceeded l,5Oo,0oo bushels, only
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
Increase predicted In

fraction of the increase predicted In
production here.
Tho significant paragraph OF the let
ter was tho official statements:
The demand for shipping for mill
itary uses is so great that all dis
pcnSable commodities must be climi-
mated from our import trade. In fact.
Ii is probab bly, true that. with all dis
pcnsable commodities eliminated and
essential imports pared down to the
very bone of minimum requirements.
there stu will remain a shortage of
shipping to satisfy the needs OF mil
itary uses and our essential indust RIGS
during the. remainder OF this year
That is tho explanation OF tho re-
Stricted lists. those I'm effect now and
those To follow-there is not enough
shipping for military needs and essen
tial industries, to say nothing of other
industries. And, as the military pro-
gram is now even more ambitious than
when that letter went out there is an
even greater comparative shortage OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

our battalion on Dover pier later. and
in conSratuiatinE all ranks. he told
us that the whole operation had been a
coinplctc success. and that we had done
our work we'll.
one OF the finest achievements OF
the undertaking was the work OF our
old submarines. Two OF the oldest OF
them managed 10 get in under the
Niaduct at Zeebruggc. and between
them they placed some twenty tons OF
explosive under the shore end OF the
riaduct which connects the Mole with
the land. blowing il un. and thus COM
plctcty preventing rc-cnforrcinentS
coming from tho shore"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
RUSSIAN RAILWAY
TRAVEL DIFFICULT
CONTINUED From First Page.)

0VUHVTHutu FrOTII FITSt PaSG.J
gathering rust. At one station there
were sixty-four locomotives. aImus,
new. but dismantlcd and with various
parts Of the mechanism smashed or
stolen. At another point there was a
great quantity OF American aSricul-
tural machinery. wire cables and cop
per telegraph wire in rolls as tall as
Il man.
The food supply of both tho French
and the Americans began TO give QUO
as the train nearcd Murmansk. and for
two weeks before the mission sailed
their diet consisted largely OF rein
deer meat. This was supplemented by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
HOW BRITISH TARS
ENTERED HARBORS

4 TN EhEU 6HnDUnS
~ lt-o,tinned From Sinih parcl
Y 49,. a. -7oo - 2oo n,rds within tho
shnro ,inc ava 81, intn nosi,icn behind
4 ~ .,ar,,,, h..cri.v m. csc,nc ~
y IN .roms 40, n,,ryrlo,,s , motor
l.,,n.h 49,. "a ~, ,nn., ~ mo mon and
4 49,. ~, ha.a , d.s,roycr Thay
{ -, - - ,., ,,,,,. Ill, .,,o,
$500 - $500 .,,t.,-
I ,,,n.ra ',n r,ys,i
80 -. $50 49, 49,, e,,or ~, viz
,,.'.ss ,t ,,.,s, ,h, s;,ua
,ia,, ~, ,i,,srLn,s ha5 ne,
.a 49,, . 80 c,d m
,I,,ir r ,I ,4.,,,,.., M, h.,, hIown
~ 49, ~. 49,, ,,o"M s,n.,nni I,
49, ~ 49,. ,,, =, ,,,,1cys ..,.-,oc, nr
49, ~ -, ,~.,. ,,.,,,t,n. Ios..ls m
$50, -,,,.,,e., l,,-c,.
SMuNf' - W.
- ~
Tho signal 10 withdraw was made;
The ships got away under smoke
i screens IS best they coHId-this beng
an extremely dangerous business.
. Saivocs Of The German guns followed
them. dropping shells ali round. Eut
the trail OF smoke left IN tho rear Of
The ships soon cut off imminent danger.
The Iris and the Nindiciivo both
thought the other had gone under, for
ihc smoke screen Which cut of the
batteries also Isolated these vessels
There wns rro., rciotcinc when each
welcomed ;ho o,hcr sf,er INC iourncv
Of 100 miles hack Ia poyer. which was
reached al tho crl of eirb, hours
Accordinc IL tho correspondent, Of
IN. Daily Chronicle tho landing force
-, hc,,.e =, III. 49,, -, ,,.,,,.,,,
il i well founded aes,rov,d rxcry
cum on the Mole. DESTROYED The sheds
over its entire length. and exploded
large stores Of ammunition. and
blocked the mouth Of the canal and
The waterway leading through the har-
bar with old cruisers filled with cement.
81 tn. h.rhor entrance no ships mad
picked ~ the light on the poin, of mo
Mole The Germans. as soon as they
saw the attacking party land. are said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

u scant ration OF tnacaronI and black
bread. Tho first bread OF reason
ably white appearance which any O..
the Americans had seen In almost ;,
year was that served at their frs.
meal on board the steamer in Muir
mansk harbor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09
Cotton Ynrn MIL, at Monroe.

MONROE. n. C.. June s.--The Bear.
skin Cotton Mill Company has been
organized here with $4,000 capital
stock. and will proceed to business n.
once. having already secured "A suita-
bic building and has purchased the
necessary machinery for it's couin-
ment. 5000 spindlcs. Tho output of tho
factory Will be cotton yarns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

shipping. II Is not. Wild statement
that Uncle Sam has not yet stripped to
the waist for tho tight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-09

In Thousands of Homes
II you have your advertisement in
this paper to-day II will be road in
thousands of homes
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16
Wheat Facts

Wheat supplies are adequate
to provide for the needs of
America and her Allies this
year and to store a surplus for
possible crop shortage next
year.
Use of cereal substitutes will
be continued until the end of
the war, in order to maintain
a surplus at all times.
Wheat -four must be bought
by residents of cities and towns
in quantities not exceeding six
pounds per person per month
of wheat, with an equal weight
of substitutes.
No purchases in cities or
towns are to exceed twenty
TOUR pounds, while residents of
country districts may buy not
to exceed forty-nine pounds at
one time.
Farmers growing their own
wheat may exchange it for
hour on the basis of eight pounds
or wheat flour per person in
household Gncluding hired
help) per month and may Sc
cure supply on that basis to
last until October l. Farmers
exchanging wheat may secure
their wheat -four without substi-
tutes only after signing a cer-
tihcate stating the facts of hav-
ing grown the wheat and that
the supply given him, together
with that on hand, does not
exceed the allotment, and that
the flour thus obtained will not
be sold, loaned or given away.
nor will the flour be used for
any purpose excepting human
consumption in the household.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-16
Every Want of Soldiers
in France Provided by
Uncle Sam, Writes Officer

Here is a letter from an Ameri-
can soldier in France to his mother,
which has the sincre ring. the
wholesome sentiment and the con-
tidence that should inspire every
ehissive from the firing line. 1t
was received recently by Mrs. H.
Cheston Frank. OF Glenside. form
erly of Harrisburg. from her son
Lieutenant Harry H. Frank, now To-
Gated at Camp De Neucen. France.
After explaining the difficulty in
getting and sending mail with
promptneSs the lieutenant gives an
interesting picture OF soldiers life
"over there"
II had another interesting Sun
day." he writes, spending it with
some French friends on a small is-
land in the Gulf of Morbilau. A
short boatride through a narrow
channel. dotted by numerous islands
made delightful trip. l am learn
ing French from my acquaintances
in everyday life and I feel glad for
the privilege. though l am sorry
20 be away from my organization.
thus losing intensive artillery train