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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
r. T.

X. T.
We need another uniform
Of neat and formal shape.
Oh, build it comfy, nice and warm.
And trim it with Red Tape.
That emblem of authority
Majestic forms doth drape.
Men are compelled to bend the knee
When they behold Red Tape.
Perchance he smokes a mild cigar
= And quafrs the foaming grape.
Our Hooverisms never are
Observed by friend Red Tame.
Like CULVER some day we'll yawn
And with one turn escape,
From rules by Lilliputians drawn,
The bondage of Red Tape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

1860 the democrats INDUCED in some ex-
pensive factionism, and the republicans
marched to power through the breach.
Had the democrats united under either
Douglass or Breckenridge, and exerted
themselves, they would have carried the
day.
In 1912 the democrats for the second
time profted by republican factionism-
Mr.. Taft, who had given the country a
good administration of affairs, naturally
wanted a second term. Mr.. Roosevelt,
whose seven and half years in the
White House had given him a taste for
residence there, wanted Mr.. Taft to
stand aside for him. A row resulted, and
Mr.. Wilson marched to success through
the divided ranks Of the opposition.
Thus we see that party factionism is
more expensive than enters into first
calculations. 1t gets out of hand. It
grows by contributions from unexpected
sources. The democratic factionism of
low SIC" ouI VI GA CAoAs w pAoeOS0
slavery, and resulted in the destruction
of that institution. The republican fac
tionism of 1882 grew out of the spoils
system, and resulted in the advance
ment of civil service reform beyond all
previous records. The spoils system as
4 system, and as for long practiced by
both parties, is dead.
The republican factionism of 1912
grew out Of the personal ambition of
Theodore Roosevelt, and resulted in his
defeat that year, and his inability to Sc
cure nomination of any value four
years later. He is still in private life.
while the man he brought in in 1912 is
still in Office.
In the arboreal world it is of note that
tall oaks from little acorns grow. In
the political world the same principle
works. Some very tall results have is
sued from beginnings that at the start
looked contracted, but which under the
qualification of events proved to be ca
pable of enormous expansions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
Maryland Day.

Tomorrow, Monday, March 25, will be
Maryland day, a legal holiday in the
parent state of the District of Columbia
and day for reflections on the long
and honorable road that has been trav-
eled by the good old state which gave
, choice bit of her territory and Pc
euniary aid to the United States that
the permanent seat Of the government
Of the United States might be set up
here. The day does not mark the 2S4th
nsussuy Of the landing Of the pill
1900 Osk 1Aieh A~ esned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
The Third Term.

William J. Corners of Buffalo is boom
ing Mr.. Wilson for third term. In al
Interview he is quoted for this:
well, here's the dope, and you'll d.
veil to paste it in your hat It'll be
Tilson-no one else. It's just like this
This war is going to last about tive
years longer. And, Gsteni Do you hear
any one talking against the President
these dayss Not on your life you don't
What would happen to you if you'd ster
out on the street and talk about ten
minutes against Wilson and the war
and the boys over there, and the Off
cers walking around in uniform (fouI
Of them were just passing as Mr.. Con
ncrs said itj-what would happen to 3
man If he began talking against Will
eonf Why. they wouldn't do thing to
him. They'd lynch him. Well, now, you
can't oppose a man in politics without
criticism him, can you? You've got to
Hnock him, when you oppose him IN
politics, haven't you7 Well, if no one
win stand for it, where do you get OF T.
Mr.. Connerstan old and experienced
New York politieian-suggests a very
s0vel campaign. The like of it has never
been known in this country. Nothing to
the situation but the President. Not
that everybody would favor him, but
nobody would be safe in conducting a
vigorous opposition. What sort of con-
test would that be where one side was
reduced to the condition of a pussy
footed whispererf
And suppose the war continuing
through Mr.. Wilson's third term Would
Il be dangerous to oppose him for a
fourth terms Would Mr.. Corners boom
him for fourth
Mr.. Corners, though a warm admirer
Of the President, is not member Of
what may be called the Wlsonian inner
esuneil The men who are not only
booming Mr. Wilson for a third term,
but viii be prominent in the conduct of
she campaign if he secures third nomi-
xztion, do not go as far in their cal
stations as the Buffalo statesman. They
are expecting. and preparing for, out
spoken and aggressive opposition. The
Do not doubt that the republicans will
nominate their best man, and support
him with all the power they can com
nand.
Indeed, it is that expectation which
Inspires them with their argument. As
they see matters, Mr.. Wilson will be alb
eolutely necessary to democratic sue
cess. Under what other leadership could
fhc party hope to wine Under any
eeher leadership the way would be open
ID for republican success. Take out the
keystone and the arch falls.
This calculation is based upon the as
sumption that only successes await the
President in the coming two years. His
friends believe that he will conduct hos
tihties wisely, and that whether they
eermiEate in the next two years or not,
he Will still enjoy in 1920 the prestige
Be now enjoys.
All calculations at this time are at
he calculators' risk. Never before did
. thicker fog envelop politics. 1t is
everywhere so thick you can cut it with
D knife. And it may become even
thicker. It is a little more than two
years before the democratic national
eonvention meets.
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HEARD AND SEEN.

The old chief got ratified.
Describing great sweep. the Ladybug
bore down on the chiefs tepee.
Stop 1t, stop it screamed the squaw.
How, how" asked the chief. clutch
ing at the steering gear.
Turn. turn yelled his old woman.
The chief turned, and they missed the
edge Of the tepee by an inch.
Around in a great circle the car
continued. with the entire village follow
ing after. ''Whoo-ee." howled the braves
Bow-wow!" went the dogs. The chill
dren screamed, the crows cawed. all ma
! ture made noise. but the auto chugged
on.
Again the car came around in .
circle. headed square for the wigwam.
What shall / do?" asked the chief,
| looking back at his old woman.
Hold to the reins! Hold to the
reins." screamed the squaw. ut will
get out of breath soon."
Work is an admirable thing. En-
cheney is an admirable thing. too.
Sometimes you don't have to work SO
hard if You apply little efficiency.
The other afternoon at a certain fire
engine house in the northwest section
of the city they were putting in hay
for the chargers which rapidly haul to
and fro in case of need the big engine
and hose cart.
The hay came in bales and was
hoisted on a rope by the well known
pulley arrangement from the alley in
the rear of the engine house to the
horses commissary department
Four husky firemen hauled and tug
ged at the rope all afternoon 1t was
one of the hot afternoons. The firemen
heaved-ho with a will.
Bale after bale of hay went up.
Women folk in the neighborhood
would come to the windows to watch
the hay raising. The iremen played to
quite a gallery.
Little do We know in this world what
people think of us.
I'll bet not one of the firemen who
worked SO manfully on that having
suspected that one fair woman, after
watching the work for some time,
turned to companion and said:
L wonder why the silly things don't
get out one of those big horses and
let it do the hauling?
How about it, captain?
Who says there is difficulty in finding
living quarters in Washington
There is a colored family in this town
that recently disagreed with itself.
Mrs Jones-we will call her that-de-
cided to leave Sam Jones, so she took
the seven children and left suddenly
one day for her old Virginia home
Sam suddenly found himself bereft
1t cannot be said that Sam mourned.
Fact is, he was pleased.
That was why he mourned when he
read the following post card one morn
ing:
Meet your family at Union station at
AIS" CHARLES Z. TRACEWELL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
Chronic Disconsolation.

Chronic Disconsolation.
"What do you think of this daylight
saving movement"
at won't do any good" replied the
weary commuter. It'll get me up
earlier in the morning, but they've
fixed it so that I'll miss my train the
same as usual"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

BY soliciting funds the I. W. W. may
hope to divert attention from the prob
ability that they can get all the money
they want if they will apply to those in
terested in creating American dissen-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
Brave Americans.

From the Baltimore Star,
Americans are being awarded French
war crosses for bravery. When will
their own country recognize their yalor
in some such fitting manner?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

The theory that German forces would
never venture direct attack on Amer
lean soil is not being borne out in Wis
eonsin. 81,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Berlin censorship may be relied on
to prevent the world from learning what
the auditor discovered when he went
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

The liberty loan has become feature
of world finance and Americas most
popular form of investment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

yellow peril is one of the phrases
that have gone into the discard, along
with Down with the trusts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

A slight difficulty arises from, the fact
that every man with criticism to offer
regards it as constructive"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

When it becomes necessary to guard
against lavish use OF soap, economy is
getting near dangerous ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
Strawberries.

From the Memphis CommerciaI-Appeal.
Strawberries are placed in show win
dows to look at. That is all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Nobody can explain how it happens
that members of the I. W. W. can vote,
while so many patriotic and respectable
citizens are, barred from the privilege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Discrimination to maintain the Hin
denburg line in idleness naturally as
serts itself among the German people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

The country needs ships; ships for
the air as well as for the ocean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
The Only Wav.

From the Albany Journal
Tbs only reliable way to win the var is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Outdoor exercise is being prescribed
for a number of roll-top-desk military
experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Prussian kultur seeks to restore the
eondition when the world was a fiery
mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
Spring Heralds.

These weather animals do cheat
By misleading movement.
The ground hogs habit is deceit,
And the chipmunks no Improvement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

The war, while effacing Russia, is
putting Siberia on the map.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

This summers motto will be, clay in
coal while the sun Shines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
||FIFTY YEARS AGO In THE STAR

, disclose anything important, thouGG
the managers had been led to suppose
that he was cognizant Of some of the
Presidents designs in his recent prp.
ceedings. The managers are prepar1ne
themselves on the law points which
may arise on the trial They have as yet
made no assignment of the parts vhion
they shall respectively take on the trial
, and will not decide that question unt6
after the President shall have deveb,
oped his course on Monday next Nm
Johnson holds daily consultation WIKI
the counsel. It is stated that he IL dc.
sirous to secure the services as one of
his counsel of Mr.. T. p. Sweat of ms
nois one Of the Lincoln electors of that
state. and has telegraphed to him to
that effect. His counsel now expect to
be ready with his answer by Monday.
1t is understood that he will appear in
person in the Senate on the opening
day of the trial. which will be after
the replication Of the House is made
! to the answer Of the Presidents
counsel"
In the same issue IL is stated that it
would be useless to apply for seats
during the impeachment trial in the
reporters gallery of the Senate. The
Senate had provided seats for sixty. and
that number of tickets had been issued
several days previous. and. The Star
said, until further provision is made
those representatives OF the press else
| where who have not been provided with
seats will do well to remain at home
and smoke the pipe of peace"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Wlhelm's "hymn of hate" has over
PLAYED for encores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Practical Education

"Why do you insist on studying Ger
mani"
81 may get chance to tell one of
those Prussian generals what l think of
him, face to face, and want to make
sure he understands me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
A Theory.

A Theory.
$50 you think that long hair makes 4
man look interesting and impressive p"
YES" replied Miss Cayenne. 81 sus-
pect that hair was provided by nature
to divert attention from the fact that
man is q bonehead"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

sDon't bother too much" said Uncle
Eben, "'bout putin yoh bes' foot for
ward. Jes' keep both feet movin' till
you gifts whar you's CINE to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
Frauds and
the Mails.

~
A. MI the laws have been
tne mails. made during the pas,
year by attorneys for the Post Office
! Department and in a great number OF
cases considered the mails have been
closed to the operation Of these enter
priseS.
officials dealing with this class of
work say that some of these enter
shrewd revisions of old ones designed to
circumvent the law. In addition to
these, several old schemes operated
with success many years ago, and the
unlawful character of which has long
since been settled. were attempted to be
revived throughout the country.
One of these enterprises was the So
called endless chain plan for the sale
of silk petticoats at 10 cents, if each
remitter would write a letter to a given
number of friends and induce each to
remit a similar amount for a petit
coat, which practice was to continue
indefinitely, each remitter to obtain the
same number of patrons to the scheme.
One of these promoters. it is said, en-
ploying an attractive mercantile firm
name, began business in a large city
and sent his literature throughout the
country. Numbers of complaints reach
ed the Post Office Department and the
matter was placed in the hands of the
fed before he could be arrested, but the
endless chain continued to work and it
was not long before the postmaster re-
ported the receipt from all over the
country of some $4,000 letters a day,
each of which contained a remittance.
1t was only after great difficulty had
been experienced and much publicity
had been given to the fraud that these
remittances by people hoping to get
something for nothing were brought to
an end.
Another threadbare proposition re-
vived with variations was the so-called
mysterious" or master key" scheme.
by means of which merchants through
out the country included with each
purchase of merchandise amounting to
a certain sum a key emitting the holder
to a chance to try it in the lock of a
photograph, the person receiving the
lucky key which would operate the
lock being awarded the instrument.
These schemes were placed with mer-
chants by professional promoters, who
made this their regular line of business
and who sought to hide their identity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
Local Tax Rate
Discussed.

March 20, 1868, is the following:
Tn the debate in the House on the
District items of the appropriation bill
raised. Mr. Lawrence of Ohio in oppos-
ing these items Of appropriation said:
1T is fact that I desire to be borne
in remembrance that the taxation for
the last nine years in this city has
averaged only Sc cents upon 500 of
taxable property, at a valuation OF
not more than one-half its actual values
SO that the actual taxation for this city
has been less than 43 cents on 500,
while the constituents of almost every
member on this floor have been taxed.
instead of 43 cents, 81 on 800, or per
cent
"Mr Lawrence doubtless aimed to be
accurate in this assertion. but il he will
take pains to inquire a little further
he will find that it gives a very incor-
rect idea. Years ago the rate of tax
alton was low here, so cents on 500:
in 1858 it reached SIPS. and with the
largely increased expenditure neces-
sary in the future for improvements
upon scale commensurate with our
needs. and for the support and educa-
ton of the immense contraband pop
ulation brought here by the war. it is
quite certain that our taxes will speed
lily mount to those paid by the most
heavily taxed communities Of the coun.
try.
mfr. Lawrence's idea that the rate of
assessment here is not more than half
the value of the property is also err
roneous. At the time of the last gem
eral assessment in 1854 rents were
high. real estate was up and the rate of
assessment was marked up to a pretty
high figure. 1t is doubtless the case
that in one or two rapidly improving
localities in the city the value of prop
erty has gone up higher than assess
ment value, but we are quite certain
that in three-Quarters of the city this
is not the case. and, in fact, we believe
that large proportion of the property
holders would be glad to sell at the rate
fixed by the assessors"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
Preparing for
the Trial.

House managers were making ready for
the trial In The Star of March 90
|1S6S. is this item:
The House impeachment managers
held two meetings yesterday and exam
lined one witness, the Hon. Horatio
King, who was Postmaster General I'M
der Mr. Buchanan. Mr.. King did not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

tistics who have made a study of the
subject say that
Airplane dope" for the most part
Poisoning. airplanes is quite de- e.
void of risk to the health of the work
ers. consisting as it does of carpentry.
upholstering, vanishing and metal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

There was lull in the impeachment
proceedings during the week fifty years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

We must front the terrific upheaval
And Gutde. it's vast foecee er5eht
TN we put down the kingdom az evQ
And bring In the -kingdon-o of liEht
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18
Army
FIGHTING BESIDE
FRENCH IN DRIVE
Had Captured More Than Dozen
Towns at p. NJ.
"BOche Ran Like He'll" Report
ed One Yank Commander.
HAD TO HOLD U. S. TROOPS
Would Have Pushed On Beyond
Rest of Line.
Cannon and Horses Were
Brought Up in Trucks.

With the American Army in the
Champagne, July 18 (4:29 p. m.).-
American troops are still advancing
everywhere along the twenty-five mile
front where they are cooperating
with the French in today's great coun-
ter offensive, as this is cabled
Advance on 25-NIiIe Front.
With the American Army in the
Champagne, July Is (2:10 p. m.).-
The Ameri 1ns are advancing with the
French on the 40-kilometers front
twenty-five miles) between scissors
and Chateau Thierry. The Americans
had captured more than a dozen towns
and villages, taken numerous prisoners
and advanced more than three kilo-
meters (nearly two miles) up to noon.
Up to the hour of cabling, the Amer
leans had captured the following
towns west of Chateau Thierry: Viii
ler-Heldon. Dammard, Courchamps.
Licy- Clignon, Monthiers, Torcy. Bel
leau, Givray. st. GengouIph, Haut-
esvenes, and other small. villages.
farms heights and woods, including
Givery wood.
The advance reached a depth of
three kilom~ ters within three hours
after 1t began.
Many towns within that depth
northward clear to Fontenoy We're
taken by the Americans and the
French. (Fontenoy is on the Aisne
river northwest of soissons.)
'sBoche Ran Like Hell.''
The American commander at Givray,
reporting the capture of the town to
headquarters, sent the following
message:
MET boche on his line of resis-
tance. Sharp fight. Boche turned
tail and ran like hell, pursued by our
troops. Hope have more prisoners" !"
At the headquarters messages were
coming in from everywhere, asking
| permission to push on farther.
Had to Hold Troops Back i'm Places.
It was essential that the line should
be kept straight and in some instances
! it was necessary to order the troops
| to hold back until adjoining units
| came up.
! 1t is the greatest pursuit Of boches
| the Americans have yet engaged in
| Enormous numbers of prisoners have
| been taken. 1t is impossible to esti-
| mate how many.
American airplanes. flying over the
/ lines, fought the boches above. while
| fought them below. Aerial observers
! dashed thru the clouds and others car
! ried hack messages.
| Carried Horses and Guns on Trucks.
| The surprise not only was complete
! but the concentration of the attack
was unusually rapid Field guns were
| loaded on trucks and these dashed up
i to the lines. The horses were carried
up the same way.
Lines of trucks carrying six and
| eight horses apiece have been hurried
! up for the past "a hours.
| The German artillery resistance was
i feeble until o'clock then their guns
opened up, but the Americans had ad-
! vanced too far for the enemy guns to
: stop them.
1 Took Torcy in is Minutes.
Torcy was captured in fifteen min
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18
CYCL ONE IN STATE
Tornado and Hail Storm
Sweeps Greeley County.
Considerable Damage in Towns
of Tribune, Horace.

Tribune Kan, July 1S.--A tornado.
c1oudburst and hail storm combined
swept across a section of Greeley
county this morning, leaving much dew
astation in their wake. The storm
hit the towns of Horace and Tribunel
demolishing several houses and in the
rural districts it passed thru, it left a
pathway of shattered barns, razed
windmil1s and up-rooted trees. 1t is
believe that much damage to grow
ing crops was done by the hail and
heavy rainfall which was said to have
exceeded four inches within half an
hour.
As far as known up to noon today,
only two persons were injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18
BRITISH CAIN, TOO
Make Small Advance in Sector
East of AmienS.
Take Two Field Guns and Some
Prisoners.

London, July 1s.-British troops
continued to improve their positions
on various sectors of the Picardy
front, Field Marshal Haig reported to-
day.
Australian troops in a local enter
prise in the neighboi hod of Vi1lers-
Bretonneux succeed in advancing
our lines on a front of more than a
mile last night, taking two field guns
and some prisoners and machine guns.
"Our positions were also slightly i'm
proved during the night east of Hebu-
terne. A hostile raid was repulsed
south of Bucquoy.
Hostile artillery was active during
the night north of BailIeul"
British Bring Down Planes.
London, July tS.-Fourteen German
airplanes were brought down by Brit
ish airmen and six hostile balloons
were destroyed Tuesday, the air mir
istry announced today. Nine British
machines were lost. Successful bomb
ing operations were carried on