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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
A Higher Gas Rate Asked.

| Application by the Washington Gas
Light Company for an advance of rate
ito $l.l0 per thousand cubic feet re-
news the situation OF last year when
! q request was made in similar terms
=, and was later compromised 'by the
| Public Utilities Commission at 80
cents. That was an advance Of Is
cents per thousand. which the COM
mission felt was justified i'll view Of
the high cost of gas-making materials
and labor. Now the company protests
! that it has been unable at the 90-cent
rate, to maintain q profitable opera
ton, urging that during the first six
months of the new rate, which went
| into effect March 10, there has been
/; a loss of $95,Ss4.77 in the net cor
porate income. The company contends
i that the cost of materials has in
creased since the new rate went into
effect, and that the additional increase
I is required to prevent an actual loss
in operation.
=, The utilities commission should con-
slider this matter, first from the point
of view of whether the increase grant
ed last spring was adequate, under the
! conditions then existing, and, second.
whether there has since been an ad-
ditional increase in cost to justify a
further advance in rate.
! Actual demonstration Of the need Of
| further increase of rates is demanded
in the public interest before the com
pany's petition is granted in whole
or III part. The rate now asked is an
advance of 20 cents, as against the
! advance OF Is cents previously grant
cd. This, it the rate established in
March is equitable, implies that the
increase Of material cost since March
has been greater than the previous in
crease. On these points the public
has and can have no direct informa-
ton, but must submit the case with
4! the company to the commission for
determination.
! In considering this matter the COM
mission must necessarily take into
account the fact that with the close
of hostihtics and the probable carly
return of American industries to nor
NAL there will soon occur a reflex &C
lion in the scale Of material costs, and
possibly also labor costs. The pre-
vious application for an increase was
| made in December and was granted
in March, an interval Of three months.
If the same length Of time is required
in this case the whole industrial situa-
ton may change for the better by the
time the new rate, if granted, goes
into effect, and the consumers should
be given whatever benefit is possible
on the score Of this prospect Of i'm
proyement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
The Session.

~ The session of Congress which closed
Yesterday lasted eleven months odd.
1t transacted great deal of business.
It granted supplies to the government
in enormous and unprecedented sums.
1t enlarged the Presidents powers
very considerably It was. first and
last, a war session. Much the greater
e-.t.part OF what il did was for war pur-
poses.
Al the time the session began, the
country had been befigercnt eight
months. And vet we seemed to have
cgs made small, if any, progress toward
taking our place in the world strug-
gle. There was complaint on that
score, and this shortly found public
expression. The matter was presented
- n Congress, and spirited debate III
both houses followed.
y radical change resulted. War
business in all departments was speed
- Cd up. Presently there was much to
- shown for the activities, and, in the
main, complaints ceased.
The session has closed, with the
war won, and speculation as to peace
and the demands of peace in the way
of national policies rife.
=. When the session began, the latest
y oppression of the people at the polls
had been in favor OF the democrats
e.t They had won. though by the closest
shave. The Presidents success had
turned on few thousand votes in
California, while the House member
ahi2 showed q Large reduction on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
Valuations.

t6U3u00S.
The markets are cratic;
Very few can understand
Conditions probdematic
OF supply and Of demand.
When kaisers oft were noted
By each observant eye,
Their values have bean quoted
At figures strangely high.
Now kaiser's valuation
Might be 50 cents or less,
And you're filed with CONSERVATION
As the market You would guess.
Yet the cu1io collector,
With . visase very sad,
To the museum director
Says, mo ksisers to be had!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
Inaiyertent Admission,

did you ever visit Germany" said
Mrs. Snobbles.
Eyes. And I must admit ! found
some very agreeable acquaintances.'
ri thought as much! I was telling
my husband today that you had been
associating with the common people
and not with the aristocracy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

The Post Office Department views
editions TO its responsibilities with
out alarm, in spite OF the obvious fact
hat it is likely to find itself as much
overworked as the Interstate Com
merce Commission used to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

1t will be some little time before
old conditions are sufficiently approx
mated to permit reference to a mil
lion dollars as large sum Of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

\ storm at sea is to be dreaded, but
its dangers will not prevent this from
being one of the most remarkable Of
winters for ocean touring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

The ex-kaiser's punishment, whatever
it is to be, is being embellished with
the terrors Of suspense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

= Nobody Will contend seriously for Il
"frecdom OF the seas" that will not
J. compel U-boats to observe the com
mon deeencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

- The gravity of the Dutch tempera
ment is shown by the fact that Hol
landers are learning to say Count
b. Wilhelm" without laughing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

The public is to be encouraged in
the use of the telephone. The time of
day may yet be revived as proper
topic of conversation with central.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

Some of the senators feel that the
United States Congress should supply
expert talent TO detect any efforts at
filibustering on the part Of the Ger
man delegation in Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

Germany's efforts to make a market
for toys would indicate some misspent
time that might have been devoted to
war gardening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

There is not much indication that
the cheapness of turkey will figure as
an overwhelming incident in the
Thanksgiving exercises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
An Adaxe DISTRACTED.

Nm lAU1Be OusSSVCSeu.
'.,dake hay while the sun Shines"
exclaimed the ready-made philosopher:
EYES," commented Farmer Corn
tossel; OTIS easy said. But what could
you do with bunch Of farmercttes
that was every one afraid Of gettin'
frcckleds"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

\ certain amount of the literature
for which the brewers paid literally
necessarily turned out to be froth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

Peace will permit the hard-worked
dollar-a-year man to quit or get more
salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

The boldness Of bolshevism may be
expected to fade with tho passing Of
German propaganda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

Conditions are clearing up in q way
that will give government ownership
an opportunity to show just what it
can do to further the interests and
comfort Of the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

The brewing industry in America
might have escaped some embarrass-
mcnt if it had been less profitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
SHOOTING STARS.
By pH1LASDER JOHNSON.
Kitchen CoNoauy,

hltchen C0N0QUy.
lis de left hind foot Of rabbit
sign Of lucks"
otis" remarked Mr.. Erastus Pink
ley. "if you owns de rest Of de rab-
Bit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22
The Mechanical Existence.

The Mechanical Existence.
sYou don't seem to have as much
trouble with horse thieves as in the
old days.
"No," sighed Cactus Joe. CANT it
awful how the automobile has took the
poetry out Of life!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

The mailed fist is now extended in
a plea for food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

rem The At1sata osastitgtisa.
se rs ss es' sss: s e a ssss sas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-22

Unconsciously Ludicrous.
The cases are quite numerous,
AS we'll as quite mysterious,
When men appeared most humorous
When trying to be serious.
Meade County news., 1918-07-18

Up-to-the-minute drama. sparkling
hight opera, grand opera. humorous
sketches, comic congs and costumes
a-plenty, with an bundance of mater-
ial suitable to. Sunday. make up the
Chautauqua offering OF this up-to-date
Meade County news., 1918-07-18
SWEET CONFESSES

A short time ago while J. T.
Gray and w. R. Reynolds of
Moscow were at the state pen
itentiary at Lansing, they were
told by j. X. Codding, the war
den of that institution, that
Arch Sweet had confessed to
him his guilt of the murder of
Nellie Byers in October, 1913
Sweet stoutly maintained his
innocense during his trial al
Syracuse in 1916, and testified
in his own behalf as to his
movements on the day of the
murder. He was found guilty
both in the district court ano
the supreme court and has been
in the penitentiary for more
than two years. His confession
should remove all possibility
as to his guilt.-Grant County
Republican.
Meade County news., 1918-07-18
Meade County Gets Soaker

AT last il came and to the
tune of about an inch and a
half. The time was last Mon
day afternoon and evening. In
the afternoon there was consid-
cradle wind, but during the
night it was a steady down
pour. South and west an un-
usually heavy fall was report
ed. In some places fences were
washed out and in others row
crops partially buried. E. d.
Smith, who lives two miles west
of town, reports that more wat
er fell at his place during the
afternoon in between thirty
and forty minutes than at any
other time, in the same length
of time, since he has lived
there, which is something over
thirty years.
Another half inch was added
Tuesday night.
Meade County news., 1918-07-18
REGISTRATION
DAY in MEADE
For The Babies of Meade
Center Township
JulyS25-26.27

The Government has order
ed that all children under the
age of six years be weighed and
measured.
On the avove dates at the
McMeel building, on the north
side of Carthage avenue, all
children from Meade Center
township, six years old and un-
der will be weighed and meas
ured, by a committee. The
room will be open from 10 a.
m. to A p. m.
Meade county has been or
ganized with the following cap
tains in each township who
with their assistants will weigh
the children in their several
townships
Meade Center-Mrs. r. M.
Judd and Mrs. ]. l. Stamper.
West Plains-Mrs. Don T.
Edwards and assistants.
Crooked Creek-Mrs. Chas.
Finn and assistants.
Fowler-MrS. L. G. Finn and
and assistants.
Sand Creek-Mrs. H. Butler
and Mrs. Judson F. Hubert.
Logan Mrs. Mary B. Drin-
nen and Mrs. John Cole.
Odee-Rev. and Mrs. Hist
and Rev. and Mrs. Lewis.
Mertilla-Miss Mary Patten
and assistants.
Cimarron-Mrs. John Cordes
Mrs. Jake Cobb and Mrs. Rex
road.
This is the first step toward
the conservation of child life.
We hope the follow-up work
will be more interesting. A
nations children is its most
valuable asset and we are glad
the Government has become in
terested in the idea of Better
Babies. The next generation
will depend upon the children
of today.
By order Committee.
Meade County news., 1918-07-18
Boleau. Quaker Girl, Company to Open the Chautauqua

company. For two successive seasons
over the same Chautauqua circuit
BoileaU's Quaker 1irls Company won
the highest vote for popularity against
some OF Americas greatest attrac-
tions. Opening day.
Meade County news., 1918-07-18
For Sale
For Sale

FOR SALE-Scholarship in
Hutchinson Business 2 College.
Inquire at News Office. 27.3 p
Meade County news., 1918-07-18

Read 1'he News, the official
paper of Meade county.
Meade County news., 1918-07-18

FOR SALE 2-seat buggy and
harness. A bargain. w. J. But
ler, Meade. 3 blocks west hotel,
% 4-pd.
Meade County news., 1918-07-18

DR.. Roy r. Dapen left Fri
day evening for eastern Kan
Sas, where he expects to spend
few days with relatives be-
fore going to Fort Oglethrop,
Georgia, where he is to report
July 10th.
Meade County news., 1918-07-18
Departed

Virginia, the infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Harvey, of
Fowler, died at the home of
her parents Thursday after
noon. The little one was born
July 10. and lived but a few
hours. Interment was made in
Graceland cemetery Friday
morning.
She made the dainty little garments,
And tsnderly laid them away,
Then she waited and waited patiently
For the little strangers birthday.
And as she waited she pictured,
The home made bright by child,
A smile like a ray of sunshine,
Came over her sweet face so mild.
She went through the valley of darkness,
With courage and hope unsurpassed,
And returned, bringing the little stranger,
Aud she was a mother at last.
And OH the joy and the rapture,
Aud OH the song in her heart.
For the child was stranger no longer,
But her own. the pride of her heart.
Yes, this is the story of its coming,
But just few days had passed and gone,
We sat with bowed heads
And all was dark within that home.
The Angel of death had entered there
And taken the little one away;
It's safe in the arms of Jesus,
Where we'll meet in realms of
everlasting day.
Mrs. Chester Mendenhall
Meade County news., 1918-07-18

Don't wait until Uncle Sam says
Come" but have your picture
taken now and have the pleasure
of giving them to your friends
before you go. See Backe a
Meade, he makes the best.
Meade County news., 1918-07-18
PUBLIC NOTICE

For the information of the
people of Meade and vicinity,
Wc desire to make a statement
in regard to the Meade Country
Club. This Club was organic
ed under the laws of the State
of Kansas, April Goth, 1912, at
that time a lease was taken out
for ten years on the NW14 Sec.
81, Twp. 80, Range %, The
land on which our lake and
club house are located. The
parties to this lease paid out
the sum of $4,000 or more for
improvements, and since then
have paid more than $500 in
assessments to further improve
and keep up the property.
This club was organized for
the benefit of the stockholders
and their families and the con-
stitution forbids and stockhold-
er or any member of his family
to invite any person in the
county to participate in any Of
the privileges or pleasures pro-
vided at the club reservation.
We have placed thousands of
fish in the lake from the State
Fish Hatchery, our overflows
are not well protected and as Q
consequence thousands of fish
have gotten into the stream be-
low the dam, thereby making
good fishing any place on
Crooked Greek. but regardless
of the interest taken bv the club
to increase the fish culture, I'M
scrupulous persons have fired
dynamite and used seinS and
other means to catch the fish in
these waters. contrary to the
laws of our state.
We do not forbid the public
to visit these grounds with their
friends. when that privilege is
granted, we do not expect them
to mOIeSt, destroy, use or carry
away any Of our property; we
are trying to build up an organ.
ization that will be credit anc
help to the community, some,
thing you can show to your Wis.
iting friends with pride, and W.
trust we will have the cooper.
alton Of The public in maintain
ing it to the highest standard
Of perfection.
r. A. HARPER,
JOHN WEHRLE,
S. D. ADAMS.
o. J. DETTLE,
I -
Meade County news., 1918-07-18

FOR SALE head good
work horses, one Red Polled
bull calf. FOR RENT-100
acres land, all broke. Jacob r.
Friesen, Meade. 28-2-p
Meade County news., 1918-07-18

LOST Auto jack, July IA on
German Lutheran church road,
north of Ogalvie bridge. Finder
please return to Herman Bob
ling Sr, 29-1
Meade County news., 1918-07-18

Lee Wood ard family, also his
two brothers, J. C. and Jack, all
of Liberal, we're in Meade Tues.
day euening to attend the Red
Cross play.
Meade County news., 1918-07-18

Mrs. l. E. Wood left last FRI
day for Dayton. Ohio where she
will visit her son, Frank, who
will soon leave for training camp
Meade County news., 1918-07-18

H. S. Kim Der and wife, also
Mrs. Harry Gaddy and children
left Wednesday for California.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-03-24

going to the beaches this summer. chic hat with flowing white veil De oomingly draped fell about the model s shoulders, typical of the hot days or midsummer. completed the picture which made one think of a cool shady spot.
 A street suit of dark blue with vestee was worn with 9 stratling hat that had the mauve colored wings at a most beweitching angle
 A well trained model wore a sleeve less suit of battleship gray of Jersey cloth with a yellow wais, to bring out the eolors and match the trimming of the suit. This was sent to The Far after the buyer had completed ms seasan's buying in New York, so one may realize how late and extremely stylish it is.
 A striped skirt worn with a yellow silk sweater, seemed tO wait the sea breezes so fresh did it appear. It IS very popular this year.
 A pony coat which is ulua-fashion- able. of rose colOre1 taupe, with q shawl collar and peg top skirt next made its appearance, with a demure rose taupe hat to match.
 A coatee sleeveless, Of black velvet, the kind one would expect to see along Peacocks Row Worn with baronete satin skirt and trim look ing oxfords. The buyer suggested that 1t was a very wise plan to buy fall goods now because it will be ex- tremely scarce later on, as raw cotton has been quoted at 3S cents a pound.
 A white crepe de chine gown ela- bOrately embroidered in green beads with countless buttons, with tunic skirt that could only be worn for a quite dressy affair. was displayed.
 A misses tailored suit with tiered coat and extremely high waist line affected. is cali9d the chicken su,t' in tbe easts Very youthful and at- tractive. Worn with hat that sport ed a quill that would have been the envy of an Indian chief
 Poiiet twill is the proper material for an afternoon dress, with bell sleeves, vest effect and beaded gayly. 4 hat made in the middle west called the Regina, war worn with this. This particular style of head dress lends height and a crown literally covered with roses made it surprisingly ori- ginal.
 Taking the afternoon as a whole ia was delightful, entertaining and in-
Bisbee daily review., 1918-03-24

The air of Easter and Springtime is most pleasingly embodied in our array of Spring Alp parel, and every woman in the land exhibits a natural desire to wear new clothes at this time of the year. No mistake will be made if she comes here. for our array of fine feminine apparel is the most interesting we have made.
 Each individual garment possesses style distinction of its own Quality IS a paramount issue with each one.
 The colorings and materials conform closely to the demands of Fashion. They are all mad' to display their beauty through service shades and are splendid examples of how Fashion and utility go hand in hand in these wartime days Easter is the logical time to buy new clothes and the benefit of a long, full season awaits you in this beautiful showing of new apparel. See them.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-03-24
AT TRE FAIR FASHION SHOW
Pre-Easter Display and Dem onstration at Big Bis b e e Store An Immense Success; Throngs Come to See and Admire.

Friday afternoon a delightful treat was introduced to Bisbee in the form of the Spring opening at The Fair store
 Live models that were graceful and rosed well displayed charming gowns. Music soft and sweet was played dur ing the entire afternoon, while cana- ticns in bright colors were given to every woman present.
 The store was tastily decorated while the displays were well arrang- ed. In fact the place resembled a 'arge department store of the effete east. The effect was heightened by Mir Frankenberg, interpreter, who described the attractive wearing ap- parel in the most effective language possible. His talks showed that he fas absorbed smartness and charm of displaying gowns to the best advan, age.
 The Spring stock was artistically arranged and no doubt the maids and martens of Bisbee will flock in large numbers to the Fair to replenisn their wardrobes.
 Ar afternoon gown of dark blue foulard combined with georgette crepe was worn by model with grace, while a hat unique and smart made up this costume fer street wear. Plaid silk was used effectively and the Fair has 9 good sized stock of this material, de- spite the scarcity of this goods report ed from New York. It's popularity here is assured.
 A summer green coat dress with Chinese effect, with sleeves wide and flowing, was worn with a white wash able satin skirt This also caused stir among the spectators. It would prove very suitable attire for those
Bisbee daily review., 1918-03-24
WEEKLY NEWS LETTER YOUNG NEWS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
 OF WARREN TIMING DISTRICT

cers will take place. The subject up for discussion will be Siberia and Japan" All interested are invited Mr Reagan will lead the discussion.
 Rev. Erwin succeeds Rev. Death craze as the association's extension secretary in charge of the work at Lowell with the 35th infantry. He has already been installed and the boys in khaki have have extended him a cor. dial welcome.
 Roy Carlin. Q member of the "Y,' who left for Los Angeles several months ago to enlist, writes from the Philippine islands that he is at work in the infantry.
 Mr. PhilbrOok's American Govern ment lecture will take place Monday in the reading room at ' p. m The subject up for discussion at the club will be The Bill of Rights in the Constitution
 Jean Martin has just returned from a combined business and pleasure trip in the San Simon valley.
 One of our boys received a care from Ruben A. Rugg, dated February 20, Somewhere in France Mir. Rugg, . member of our association and one of our good bowlers, wishes to be re- membered to all his old friends.
 4 week from today Alonzo Critten- den will give lecture showing his the best collections in two of Bisbee views from all possible angles.
 The subject for the Geology club will be Chemical Action of Water on the Earth's Crust"
 Following is a list Of new members and renewals who have joined ;-e association during the last two week.. Fred Beckerton, L. T. Frazier, Dr. Walter Mason, Harry Slader, Ashley Weathers, George B. Thaggard, Louis Rinke, L. E. and G. E. Milton, Robert W. Angus, w. F. Good, Peter Pierson, F. E. Blackledge, Frederick Overfeld, George Rafferty. s. W. Curtis, Rudolph Vaszuez, R. R. Walker, Frank c. Can non. C. F. Randolph. R. A. Strachan. Albert Schmidt, J. D. Harris, G. Cur tis, William Truax, F. F. Best, Joe Portella. E. c. Gesswein, J. c. White, Harry Althaus, C. Karam, Alfred Pull yer, E. C. Crockett, Irving D. Allard. George w. Rogers, H. D. Sample, A. Karam, T. ". Trailer. Sipi Acab, Eu- gene Ruffner, Andy RjOin, F. F. h-c- Lennon, Nickie Gregovich, James J. Curtin, c. H. Mendendall.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-03-24
REVIEW WANT ADS BRING RESULTS
The Itching and Sting
 of Blazing, Fiery Eczema

blood, the disease being caused by an infection which breaks out through the skin. That is why the most satis- factory treatments for all so-called skin diseases is S. s. S., for this rem edy so thoroughly cleanses the blood that no impurities can remain. Get q bottle to-day at any drugstore, and you will see results from the right treatment. Write for expert medical advice, which you can get withou. cost, by addressing Medical Director, q Swift Laborator. Atlanta. Ga.