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Overtime and Regular Hours.

Overtime pay viii not compensate for
IL addition of an hour to the daily task
of tie government clerks. On principle
-tks government should not work its
a-dkerks overtime save in extreme cases
sf necessity, and it certainly should not
siexsct another hour as part of the regular
ssdAy and then work the force overtime in
Ad6tion.
Do propose overtime pay in the face
M the average 10 per cent bonus of pay
jeana n per cent lengthening of the work
ling day seems, like camoufage, to OBJ
sscsRe the issue. The question now be-
lfere the Senate is whether the govern
sszneut can afford to drive shrewd bar
again with its workers. Can it with any
thing like equity take one-seventh more
ne from an the clerks and dole out
fam addition to the pay ranging from
e6to % per cent and averaging 10 per
toerta
The so-ealled fat rate OF added com
/. pensation is in reality sliding scale.
Fer che $40 means very much more to
ythe low-priced employee than to the
higherpaid clerk The percentage scale
tells the story eloquently. The s2,00O-a
year man has obligations that make the
addition of SO month to his pay a
I, comparative rifie, while it is godsend
tothe $3.50 a-year employee.
But the extra hour of work is not on
& q sdding scale. It hits all alike, the
man who, by reason of his task, is held
on q high strain throughout his days
work and at the end of seven hours is
mentally exhausted, as well as the man
vAon perhaps assigned to watehman's
post, which calls for no more than alert
mess and attention to passing people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

New York . referendnA WaD substituted
for rstifcstion by the esislature. but
Gov. Whitman has now formally de-
clared IN a special message that II the
referendum bill is presented to him be
will veto it. A reaction favorable to
ratification has set in, and the prshabi-
tonists are now hopeful that before
the present session ut AIbsny ends
New York will have been ranged With
the other ratifying states. Meanwhile
the legislature Of South Dakota, already
"dry" by constitutional provision, viii
meet in extra session this week and rati-
fication by that state is expected. bring
ing the total to ten states recording
their approval of the federal amend
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

works. He enters into the calcu1stien -
respects both soldiers and civilians. All
must have their rations; and those "a
tions should not only be ample as to
quantity but nourishing as to quality.
insufficient or inferior faro would work
something of the havoc of insufficient
or inferior war material.
In some of this discussion there is
conspicuous lack of understanding OF
farm life and its requirements. One
might suppose the matter to be one
merely of ''maiu strength and awk
wardnessy; that only the sweat of the
face is necessary; that work in the
fields calls principally for physical
stamina and a logged determination to
10 to the end of the furrow.
As matter of fact, the successful
farmer is a manager and n skilled labor
er. He knows his business; and his
business calls foI knowledge. He must
plan as well as execute: must under
stand all about grains and grasses, stock,
and all the rest of it.
As matter of fact also, the farmers
assistants. really to assist, must know
their business They must be skilled
laborers; not simply drudges obeying
the orders of an oYerseer. 1t is neces-
sary for them to know what is what
in the fields. in the farmyards and in
the barns; at planting time, during Gull
tivating time and ut harvesting time.
If they knew nothing themselves they
would not be able even to execute orders.
Hence the necessity of carcfui as we'll
as ample provision for the agricultural
factor of our war obligations. Land is
cultivated successfully, not by main
strength and awkwardness, but by in
telligence and diligence. Bread and
meat are not raised simply in the sweat
of the face, though much sweat flows,
but in comprehension of numerous
details that enter into cropping.
If we are to feed our own adequately
and assist in feeding others. at this mo-
mentous period and during its continu-
ance. our fields must be filed with fully
competent workers. men to the manner
born, 50 to say, supplemented, if ahso-
lutely necessary, by an army of husky
sehoolboys, enlisting or drafted for the
purpose. If the farmer is to be, as he
desires to be, war factor, he must be
in position to do his best.
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The Ninth State Ratifies.

Delaware ratities the federal amend
ment, making nine states that have reg
istered their approval of nationwide
prohibition. Four of these have not
been heretofore recorded for prohibi-
ton. At the outset of the campaign for
ratification it was figured that it would
be necessary to hold all of the twenty
seven states already in the "dry" column
and gain nine of the "wet" states in ad-
dition. With four awet" states already
gained only five more must be convert
ed" to ratification to assure, in effect, the
final endorsement of the amendment. In
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Housing Legislation Imperative.

e the proposed amendment to the in
fius4rial housing bill which has been or
sdered for favorable report to the House
sf3ss1opted, the sum of 100000 win be
tavaiable shortly for the construction of
tkemporary quarters for government
swuckers IN this city. But speed is neces-
aary m this matter, as the newcomers
tare arriving daily and it is estimated
fhat 81 500 will have come in between
iAzrch 1 and January l. BY the utmost
use OF available quarters not more than
ld500o of these can be accommodated in
existing buildings in the District. Pro-
.svision for the remaining 1880 must be
nnade very quickly, or the government
swin be seriously pinched for lack of
kclerical workers.
Unquesionably this situation is ag-
NEfsvated by the threat of restrictive leg
6slstion now impending. Property own
efs will not take chances on new con-
Instruction so long as there is possibility
IT their net returns being cut down to
The losing point by an arbitrary rule of
vent fixing. New constructions with the
labor and materials markets rising stead
NY are out of the question with such a
prospect confronting the landowner and
4he capitalist. So that the government
Ae4nnot be aided by the development of
sthe vacant properties here under private
<nterprise. Moreover, the situation is
likely to grow worse instead of better in
The Immediate future
Landlords are notifying tenants in all
parts of the city to ''buy OF quit" That
h within their rights. They want TO sell
theif properties. They do not want to
kah the risk of prosecution fer profit
eRing' Unfortunately, few of these
Stenznts are in a position to buy. They
1ack the necessary funds for first pay
aents- Many of them have subscribed
80 Ehe-ty bonds and all their spare cap
if.l Is tied Up IN these securities. which
they hesitate 30 sacrifice. Moreover.
fhey fem. eFensf prepared to buy, to
41ke on the ownership OF houses at pres
ent prices.
II these tenants, many hundreds of
uhan are affected by the sbuy or quit
notices, elect to move, where are they TO
dnd honest Presumably If they go they
NzH be succeeded by newcomers, willing
- pay the rents demanded, or possibly
sEng 10 start buying-though few of
He newcomers of the clerical grade are
rfepared or desire to purchase property
1Re nov.
he utmost urgency demands that the
1oasing provision be pushed through
- Congress at top speed, to permit the
beginning of construction work not later
sf1an the 18th of April. The beginning
~ actnal operations on temporary homes
Tor the clerks will probably ease the
really situation In Washington, which is
Neute.
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The Big Thrust Merely Delayed.

Doubt as to the plan of the Germans
to undertake a grand offensive on the
western front this spring has been late
ly expressed. The failure to begin the
advance, which was proclaimed as be-
ing the first move in an attack that
should put HindenbuTg into Paris hv
April, has been attributed to a change
of design, due 70 the collapse OF EuS>la
and the consequent invasion of that ter
ritory, with rich results in commodity
seizures.
Now the Loka1 Anzei2er of Berlin
quotes the kaiser as saying, in a mes
sage to the Pomeranian provincial coun-
ell: Il have strong hope that Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg will soon win
for us complete victory on the western
front" This wonld appear to discredit
the speculahons as to change of Ger
man plan. Indeed. it is altogether prob.
able that there has been no thought in
Berlin of abandoning the design to
smash with full force on the western
lines. It is not in keeping with the
German character thus to remit an eff
fort for which preparations have been
made on large scale.
Germany doubtless knows that the
allies are in no mood for compromise.
She probably also knows full well that
this war will be won or lost on the
western front, that so long as large
armies stand firm in France, Flanders
and Italy there can be no peace. She
knows that those armies grow stronger
daily, as American troops arrive in in
creasing numbers. She knows, too
that the allies are determined eventual
~ to force the ISSUE 1t would be folly
greater than any that Germany has SO
far committed, to await developments
resting content with the hollow mill
tary victories of the east, achieved
through treachery and intrigue and moi
by force of arms.
Peace forced through Russia's detection
would be the worst of temporizing expe
dents. 1t could not possibly hold. II
would be merely period of readjust-
ment. Germany unquestionably know.
this as well as the allies It is, therefore
vitality necessary for Germany to pitch
the battle once again in the west, to drive
home a thrust, if possible, that viii
bring the allies to their knees through
demonstration of the superiority Of
Germany's power in the ield
/ So that if there has been disappoint
ment in allied circles over the prospec,
| of postponement of the German plar
/ for grand offensive, the present out
/ look is more cheering. For a battle or
a great scale is doubtless impending
/ Germany has not brought divisions ana
corps from the east for a mere parade
! The continuous raids have not beer
+ launched for a bare show of activity
! Won Hindenburg is looked to BY the
kaiser for q heavy blow. The allie!
are ready for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

New Jersey has an anti-loafng law.
This calls attention to the fact that
New Jersey is a large state and con-
tains great many people who do not
have to be constantly on the jump COM
muting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

By changing the capital frequently
Russia may succeed in keeping the con-
quering Germans very much on the
move.
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The Farmer and the War,

The farmer and his life and needs
are under considerable discussion. No
subject is more interesting or impor-
taut ct this time. Much depends upon
ths farm9-upon how hard. how intel
denntly 8 and how successfully he,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

"You pronounce those German names
very badly
81 do the best I can. The teacher
tried to tell me what was proper
"Why didn't you pay attentionf"
"My feelings got the better of me. I
got so I couldn't believe thing the
German teacher said"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

\ release of telephone operators from
present employment should go little
way toward solving two problems, the
shortage of help for the government
and the difficulty in providing adequate
housing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

The ease with which Russia is in
vaded recalls with interesting contrast
the time when it required all kinds of
passports to set foot across the bound
AIRY line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

Shifting the hands of the clock to gain
working time is not new device. The
United States Capitol has seen it tried
frequently
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

The open car on the street railway is
regarded with almost as much apprehen-
sion as blizzard restorer as the ground
hog himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

Easter pastimes are restricted with
reluctance. But the time has come
when the country must take its eggs
seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

After setting the family clock for
daylight saving do not forget to set the
alarm clock properly for the next morn
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

Doves of peace are eliminated from
calculation at time when attention is
largely centered on the production of
common poultry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

German reports on food supply vary
according to whether it is desired to
inspire sympathy or fear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

"a truthful man." said Uncle Eben
Shouldn't have . too much curiosity
'He's liable to waste a whole lot O
time on truth dat aim none of his bust
ness"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

The American troops are admired for
their GOODNESS and courage. There IS
large amount of well seasoned foot ball
talent among those young men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

Siberian agitation grows SO strong
that Nicholas must begin to wonder
whether there is any spot where an ex-
ear can enjoy his exile in peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

Hohenzohern divine right pretensions
are based on the assumption that it is
possible to fool all the people all the
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

The kaiser will not succeed in getting
his coveted "place in the sun" But it
will be made hot for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

An automatic system of telephoning
may help to discourage some of the peo-
pie who derive amusement from "isten-
ing in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

The "sure thing" investor is regarded
with approval if he limits his opera
tons to seed and garden tools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

Japan threw Germany out of Asia
once and thinks she can do it again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19
Spring Morning.

To see dewdrops in the bough
do not get UP special speed
Just now. considering as how
A coughdrop is the thing / need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

Japan is naturally getting a trife
veazy Of looking like an innocent by
Islander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19

The supply of Prussian promises long
ago exceeded the demand.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Apprehensions

Apprehensions.
"Is it an advantage to keep a pig."
Speaking personally" replied Mr..
Meekton, "T'm not sure. It looks to
me as if I might have to deny myself
good deal in order to feed the pig"
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Supply and Demand,

Supply and Demand.
care the markets regulated by SUD-
ply and demands"
yes" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax, @The
latest system is based on a limited
supply of stuff and large demand for
money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-19
Daylight Saving,

Daylight Saving.
Said the cuckoo clock to the silver
chime,
eve are getting ready for a high old
time
The country's calling for our help, they
say.
We must lend a hand on the time of
day.
Since time is money, we must prepare
To save the precious minutes as we do
our share.
We must both get busy and grazely
state
That it's en-thirty at half-past eight.
Tn be sorry to 6b when I say
tCuckoo!'-
It's thing George Washington would
not do.
But Wen make the sacrifice immense
Of mathematics to common sense.
We will still call out with a joy sublime
The breakfast, dinner and supper time.
Without contradiction wen freely state
That it's seven-thirty at half-past eight =
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9Th q. Ajtp PEaNA. AVE-
uNe euSy coRatsE

Sizes that will fit the young miss of from "A to 49, the
the misses sizes. The plain and simple styles here also
dressy effects At the lower price buea cloths and
with collars of Copenhagen blue Pn blue and
or MORE silk; others are made with self collars.
In the higher priced line handsome velour checks plad
veours also Covert Coats in navy the Samme
and Copenhagen; the young girl will grow enthusiastic
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-10-28
DRUGGIST! PLEASE NOTE.
vICK'S VAPORUB OVERSOLD
Due TO PRESENT EPIDEMIC

Tremendous Demand Last Few Days Has Wiped Out
Excess Stocks That We Had Estimated Would Last
Until Next january. Last Weeks Orders Called For
One and Three Quarter. Million Jars-Todays Orders
Alone Amount to 1872, 459 Jars
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-10-28
In Learned Bossen.


Amodest advertisement In Boston
paper announces that II you use GER
tain brand of pest exterminator ANTE
diluvian ants or any other household
pest cease their obreptitious invasion
Of your premises"
Personally we had no idea that ants
were Of such ancient lineage, but per
haps there are antediluylan ants and
others. Anyway. II would appear that
Noah carried a pair Of ants aboard the
Ark, and we would IKE to know what
he did II for. 4sA IS.
+ AS much as we dislike ants. however,
II seems little too much TO call them
obreptitious in their conduct. They
are probably carrying on in life ac-
cordiDg to their best lights, and we
ought TO absolve them tof fraudulent
intent or OF strategy that is deliberate
jly based on the element Of surprise.
AT least, we can say thst the ants are
not consciously obreptitious.
But we are not sure that Boston ad,
vertisers are not acting somewhat OBJ.
reptitlously when they use words like
obreptitious and antedIluvian In set.
ting forth the merits of insect powders
and pest Observation-Disclosures
Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-10-28
BECAME THIN q
AND WEAK FROM
LACK OF BLOOD

Ifvour blood is not fortified against
the multitude of disease germs that
surround us, YOU risk being . prey to
sickness. You may not Be able to put
in a good DAVIS work without 3 con-
slant feeling Of exhaustions
The experiences ofsMrs. George b.
Havey. of No. GIG Parkwood avenue,
Youngstown, Ohio, viii interest many.
She says:
81 was pale and weakand my blood
was impoverished. My appetite was
very poor, food distressed me and L
often had nervous spells. ] was sub
iect TO dizziness when every thing
would turn black before my eyes. My
heart would beat very fast when i
went an stairs. could not sleep. At
night I had dry hacking cough and
became so thin and weak that bad
no strength TO do any work.
"One day / read aboutDr. Williams
Pink Pills in a paper and decided to
give them a trial. After taking few
boxes felt like a different person and
took the pills until Ireeovered. j am
glad to recommend DR. w lliams' Pink
Pills to any person suffering Wits
anemia" t"s ~
DIR. williams Pink, Pills are a tonic,
not a stimulant. They build up the
blood and have transformed thousands
of sick, grouchy, irritable, tired and
nervous people into active, energetic,
capable, efficient men and women.
They will help you too.
Your own druggist sells DIR. Will
iiams' Pink Pills. Price SO cents.
Write to the DR.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N, Ys for free book
on the blood.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-10-28
LIVER AND BACON
These Constant Companions Must Sc
L.. ..-.-l-.l Separated

These CONSTANT conapanions Must Be
sa., .sss-Af Separated
Montpelier. October 25.-Under the
new regulation governing hotels. res
taraaAis and public eating houses
which FeqHre that moi more than one
kind of meat shall be served a GUS
toner at a meal. FederaI Food Ad-
ministrator Frank II Brooks today
handed down decision in the famous
liver and bacon controversy. DEGREES
ing that separati0n'mu be made
between these two we'll known COM
panions. In other words liver and
bacon cannot be served together.
Decision was also requested as TO
bacon and eggs, aud ham and eggs
and Mr. Brooks ruled that they may
be served lin combination similar rub
ings have been made in other states.
II appears that owing to a mislead-
ing headline in a Boston paper some
Vermontefs have the impression that
in Massachusetts, two pounds Of sugar
per person may be purchased each
week. Administrator Brooks said to-
day that such anyimpression isewrong
that the sugar limitation to two
pounds a month is in force all over
the country and that all other Ameri-
cans are under the same Limitation as
Vermonters.
That there may be no misunder-
standing Mr.. Brooks again emphasized
that crackers or bread and butter
could not be served in public eating
houses unless especially ordered by
the customer. +.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-10-28

quantity orders of any kind, whether
taken by our statesmen or by your
own. Sell in small lots only.
2nd-Order from us in as small
quantities as possible. II you are out
we will try to ship limited amount
by Parcel Post or express, and pay
the charges ourselves.
3rd-In order to make distribution
still quicker, we will ship direct TO
your retail customers quantities not
more than three 90 dozen SOC size az
any one shipment.
4th-We are now out of the Soc
size and win be for the next 10 days.
WHAT WE ASK THE RETAIL
DRUGGIST TO DO
Buy in as small quantities as pos.
sible. If yeu have any quantity or
ders, given the jobber's statesmen or
given to our statesmen, don't bother
them--to need to write us-it is abb
solutely impossible to fill these orders
at this time. II the jobbers in your
territory are out of Vick's VapoRub,
we will ship you by Parcel Post, pre-
paid, quantities not more than three
ca dozen soc size in any enc order.
Naturally, we can't open accounts at
this time, so your check or money or
der for this amount must accompany
order. Don't write us stating to ship
! thru your jobber. as we then have to
wait until we write this jobber and
get his o. X. II you wish the goods
to come thru your jobber, have him
order them for you.
! SHOWED UNDER WITH CORES.
PoNDENcE
( Our force has already been "shot
to pieces Of our men
are wearing Uncle Sans khaki--and
this recent rush has simply buried us.
! All our sales force has been called in
to help in the office and factory. We
/ just mention this so you won't hold 1t
against us if your wires and letters
aren't answered promptly
SPECIAL BOOKLETS ON sPANIsH
INFLUENZA
/ We will send, on request, to any re.
/ tail druggist, 100 or more little book.
let's, just issued, on Spanish Influenza,
giving the latest information about
/ this disease-its history--the symp.
toms-the treatment, and particularly
the use of Vick's vapoRub as an ex-
ternal application to supplement- the
physicians treatment.
| NEW WAYS TO USE vAPoRUB
! In addition to the usual method OF
using VapoRub-that is, applied over
the throat and chest and covered
With hot flannel cloths-our custom
ers are writing us daily telling OF
their success in using VapoRub in
other ways. particularly as a preven-
tive. They melt a little in spoon
and inhale the vapors arising, or melt
/ ii in benzoin steam kettle. Where
the steam kettle is. not. available.
VapoRub can be used in an ordinary
tea-kettle. Fill the tea-kettle half
full OF boiling water. put in half tea.
spoon OF VapoRub from time to time
keep the kettle Just slowly boiling
and inhale the steam arising.
According to Bulletin just issued
by the Public Health Service, DR..
Stiles. OF this Service, recommends
that the nose be kept creased as a
preventive measure against the Infu-
enza germs. For this purpose vapo-
Rub is excellent