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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Open the Car WindoWs!

With the return Of the influenza to
Washington, a. to some other cities,
there comes need Of every possible pre-
caution against spread Of the disease.
It is . "crowd" disease, thriving aud
spreading in the massing Of the people.
At no other point is there such dense
congestion as in the street cars. They
are unquestionably among the prin-
cipal disseminators Of the germs. At
this season Of the year the tendency is
to keep the windows closed, and in the
present condition Of the weather this
is the worst possible thing to do. The
cars should be ventilated thoroughly
all the time. At least two windows
should be opened in every car, toward
the front, on every trip, regardless Of
the sensibilities of passengers, many
Of whom are prone to close the
windows when opened by others who
appreciate the blessings Of fresh
air and measure the menace Of impure
atmosphere. To prevent this course
the windows should be fastened open,
or if that cannot be done they should
be removed.
Even in ordinary circumstances it
is unsafe to compel people to breathe
the air in an unventilated street car,
holding, as it usually does, from fifty
to one hundred people, often as many
as one hundred and twenty-five. Only
when doors are opened to admit or
release passengers is the air freshened
in any degree. The top ventilators
are rarely in action. Some Of the cars,
Of the "middle-entrance" type-which
possess about all the unpleasant fea-
lures that can be conceived for pub
lie conveyance-are virtually without
any ventilation whatever, save for the
occasional opening of the side door.
In such cars the permanently opened
front window is an absolute necessity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Subscription Rate by Mail.
Closing Only as a Last Resort.

If the influenza develops sufficiently
IN Washington beyond the present
stage to warrant the adoption Of dras-
tic precautionary measures to prevent
congestion, care should be taken by
che Commissioners to minimize the
hardships inflicted upon all interests
and groups Of people. It is assumed
that a closing order will affect schools,
churches and places Of entertainment,
which were closed last October when
the epidemic developed here. At that
time the war was in progress and the
government was working under high
pressure and all the departments, with
their greatly expanded forces, suffer
ing from crowded conditions. It was
necessary to keep the governments
work going to win the war. Yet in
some respects many Of the government
bureaus were the most prolific centers
Of infection owing to the close prox-
unity in which the clerks we're COM
PEELED to work. Had 1t been possible
then to close some of these Offices OF
to divide the work into shifts much
Of the congestion on the cars could
have been prevented. Now the war is
over, in effect, and if occasion arises
to adopt extraordinary measures it will
be possible to do what was impossible
before.
The closing of the schools would
mean serious handicap on the already
shortened educational year. Closing
the churches, instead Of SO regulating
the assemblages in them as to guar
antee against overcoming, would re-
new the evh and injury Of last au-
tumn's protracted closing. Closing the
places Of amusement entails heavy
financial losses.
A closing order should be regarded
as a last resort to meet the emergency,
based upon proof that it is absolutely
necessary and the conviction that it
viii, be effective. 1t should be preceded
by vigorous and pointed warnings to
individuals to avoid or minimize the
dangers from overcoming; and the
menace should be met, wherever pos
sible, by rigid regulation Of assem-
blages instead Of their prohibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
War Savings for 1919.

1t is announced that the war savings
and thrift stamp system will be ex-
tended during 1919 on the identical
basis Of that of 1918. This is most
gratifying, as the "baby bond" plan
has been one Of the most successful
and satisfactory features Of the gov
ernment's war funding program. Hun
dreds of millions of dollars have been
raised by this means with no hardship
upon the people. Through the pur-
chase of these stamps great numbers
have been encouraged in thrift and
savings who otherwise would have
spent their money. Children especial
ly have been led into saving ways and
given a new appreciation of money
value.
1t is particularly we'll that the iden-
teal plan of 1918 will be followed
next year, for by this time everybody
knows all about the workings Of the
war savings and thrift stamps scheme,
and it will require no introduction.
It is to be believed that practically
all of those who have stamp cards now
will continue after the LIST Of January,
and by the close of 1919 the accumu-
lated savings will amount to consid-
cradle sums.
Washington's allotment of $7.500,000
was 81 per cent raised on the LIST of
December. 1t is to be hoped that the
full sum will have been purchased by
the close of the year. It is matter
of pride to the people Of the District
that they have gone cover the top" in
every war fund drive Of whatever char
acter, bonds, Red Cross funds, Young
Mems Christian Association and united
war work campaigns. Their bead record
is especially good, placing them we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
The Railroads.

These propositions are very clear:
~ The railroad question is highly i'm
portant; (2) in its present shape it is
full of difficulty: and co question
80 important and so full of difficulty
should not be disposed of in hurry.
-, The Importance of rail transporta-
ton was testified to by the taking over
OF the roads by the government for
war purposes. The moving of troops
and supplies in great empire called
for arrangements and direction under
single head. This was provided, and
the work done satisfactorily.
But the war is over; and as the rea-
son for government control has passed,
it is now to be decided what shall be
done for peace times. Has govern
ment control and operation for war
purposes indicated that it would be
best for the country that control pass
into ownership and permanent opera
ton! Or does public interest as we'll
IS fair dealing advise return Of the
rn;;ds to their owners, and renewal of
operation by them under government
regulation strengthened by the latest
I,velopmentsf
;, Here, undoubtedly, is a matter that
Should not be hurried. Too much is
involved. Both public and private in
terests will be affected one way or an
other by the decision.
The limited session Of an expiring
Congress has docket crowded with
3outine; and the routine 10 pressing.
II shanA not hA sliRhfed for ANYTHING.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Your Ideal of a
Cedar Chest

A splendid line of Cedar
Chests from which to make
YOUR selection for Christmas
chests of beautiful red Zen.
nessee cedar with plenty of
knots, holding the rich, oily
fragrance left in and highly
polished-always an indica.
ton of the finest cedar-and
some dignifed chests in
period designs, with veneer
ings to match room furnish
ings. pos coa.r c,e.+s
with reinforced dustproof top;
fitted with ball-bearing castors,
lock and strong brass hinges;
size 42x1Sx19. Price, $3.50.
tennessee Red Cedar Chests.
size 42x19x19. finished with
round corners; with dustproof
guard. Price, $3.50.
tennessee Red Cedar Chests,
~ inches long, 20 inches wide.
20 inches deep, having reinforced
dustproof top, also a long slid
ing tray. Price, $500.
Chests in mahogany veneer
finish. cedar lined. $22.5o.
Large-size Colonial Chests,
the outside of q beautiful We
neered mahogany, the inside OF
cedar, with sliding tray; size
4Sx2OxZ3. Price, 5000.
Per,ad Chests, Queen Anne de-
sign, vsneered in American wal
nut. With handsome burl walnut
paneling. Gabrielle legs and deep
sliding tray; size 4Sx30x42.
Price. $4,000.
Period Chests, Louis XIV style,
with q decorative beaded edge
and floral ornamentation. fiuted
legs, sliding tray; 4Sx30x42 size.
Price, 5000.
distinctive Cedar Down
Chests, yeneered in brown an
fioue mahogany and cedar lined,
roomy chest with large drawer
. beneath: size 45x22x3S. Price.
$500.
aixtA 40. q stzsst. j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

to the front in tho list Of American
cities. Now they have . chance BY q
little more intensive work to close the
year with q clean record Of at least
100 per cent performance on every one
of the financial war appeals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Kate Hinton's
Hints
IF YOU SMOKE CIGARETTES.

1OU SMOfAE S1UAftC1-xE Esq
you will surely want one Of
the new cigarette cabinets
that have just come. They are
simply the cunningest little ma
hogany cabinets. about S inches
high, and you lift the hinged
top and drop a pack OF cigar
cites in. When you want a
smoke you touch a button at the
bottom of the cabinet and out
comes just one cigarette. Clever
idea, isn't it? And the cabinets
are most ornamental little
things, too. that would look well
on your living room table, or in
his den. They are $2.75 each, on
the Fifth floor, F street.
THEY ARE ALL CHAINED
TOGETHER h q ar
tistic centerpfeces that add
such charm to even the simplest
table. Made Of clear. light floral
cut glass, they are beautiful
enough to grace any table. Four
smaller side vases surround the
larger central vase, and a dainty
link chain, also of glass. holds
the five together. If you are
looking for something artistic
to give to a housekeeper, see
these, priced at 1915 and $500,
on Fifth floor. F street.
THERE IS NO NEED OF
COLD HANDS-That is. IL
you have a Tap1ex Handy
Warmer. You haven't seen
them? Well, they are just the
most convenient little things
imaginable. Just a small metal
box, sized and shaped to fit
you slip the fuel that comes
with them. It burns quite like
charcoal. and will retain heat
long enough to keep your hands
warm even on long motor
drive. There is no flame. no odor,
no smoke. so you can easily slip
one into your muff. Besides.
just think what comfort they
will give when you have an ach-
ing tooth or q cold ear. Those
especially for ladies have a VEL
vet cover. and come packed in
a box with IL packages Of fuel,
tic. For men they have a khaki
cover (reminding you that SOL
diers would like them). with
one package Of fuel, 35c. Extra
packages of fuel may be bought
at any time on the Fifth floor,
F street.
VXYOULDN'T TT BE FUN ON
w CHRISTMAS MORNING
to find Santa Claus had
left a quilted roke for Daddy
and Mother and TIE Baby, and
that they were just alike? He
could easily do this, for there
are lovely quilted silk robes for
Daddy in the Men'spepartment
for Mother on the Third floor.
and for Baby on the Fourth
floor. and those for Mother and
the Baby have all kinds Of love-
1y flowers embroidered on them.
WHAT DID YOU USE TO
w THINK ABOUT HAIR
RIBBONSf-Didn't you al
ways lose all your pretty ones
before Christmas. and just wish
for some new ones? If you had
could have had some Dorothy
DAINTY RipDoHs-eHo hIuu sHdI
come in widths for hair and
sash with the same pretty pat
terms on them-brocaded. on a
MORE surface. The colors are
white. pink and blue, just the
colors that girls like, so maybe
you will want to send a set OF
ribbons to some little girl friend,
won't you? The sash width liz
&1.S5 a yard and the hair width
is S1.OO. Since you did not
have them when you wepa a lit
tie girl. the next best thing u
to send them to some other lit.
tie girl now. They arc on the
First door. center.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

Railroading is fascinating pursuit
and some Of the biggest men who have
figured in it object to a needlessly
protracted vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

In calling the German people to re-
ioice because the Hindenburg army
had protected them Chancellor Ebert
r,s lie no reference to the indemnities
nov being considered by the allies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
When It Comes in Mahogany Canewor, That Fashionable
Combination illustrated in

Two-piece Living Room Suite, inspired by
Chippenda1e, of solid mahogany with canework
combined for the backs and ends, and hand
some upholstery of gold and blue damask-
Davenport, SIS; Arm Chair, $40.
Two-piece Living Room Suite Louis XVI
period, the framework of solid mahogany Or
namented with hand-carved feather design;
back and ends of very finely woven eanework;
the upholstery of beautiful black and gold We
lour, including loose spring cushions that have
many little spiral springs imbedded in soft
down to make them extremely comfortable;
three extra pillows for the davenport and one
for the arm chair-Davenport with pillows,
$50; Arm Chair, with pillow, SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

George Creel is getting close enough
to the journalistic to be tempted to drop
magazine work and go into the news
paper business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
"Welcome to Our Ocean"

"Welcome to Our Ocean"
Where the waters wild were meeting,
Placid grows each wandering wave,
And there comes golden greeting
Where the pillows used to rave.
Ended is the wild commotion
That made earth a grievous place,
There is "Welcome" on the ocean
And Sit Thomas wants to race.
Well resume the old condition
OF challenge and smile.
It's the friendly competition
That makes friendship worth the
while.
It's q message Of devotion,
OF fair play and honest grace.
There is "Welcome" on the ocean
And Sir Thomas wants to race.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

limitations that aeroplanes may be
used for bootlegging purposes sound
like libel on one Of the greatest of
inventions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

Railway managers in contemplating
old defects regard government author
ity as an excellent remedy, but unsatis-
factory as permanent diet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

France has waited too many years
for a victory over Germany to be in
a mood for any spectacular display of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

The ex.kaiser is now one Of those
statesmen who refuse to pay any at
ention to what is said about them in
print.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

Our old friend Santa Claus is not
nearly 50 much Of myth as some of
those middle Europeans who we're
parading as supermen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

The journalistic chorus Bernstorff
attempted to organize should have
adopted as its song, "Hale, Hale, the
Gangs All Here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Three Cents Flat.

From the New York World.
Mr.. McAdoo's promise to restore
pre-war passenger trains is SO word
ed as to raise no vain hopes Of Z post
war relief from cents q mile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

The small boy who thinks Christmas
incomplete without snowfall is in a
state of some apprehension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Fixing Responsibility.
.,n u. phil.delphia aaesra

The Germans cannot play Boz and
Coz With the authorghip Of thu. war.
e0dk6D6dy on the Uehbf lde ~ TIE
be punished, -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

Wilhelm has burdened Holland with
a very peculiar form of housing prob
lem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

Like the German propaganda, the
influenza germ is under control, but
not yet reduced to complete inactivity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

Three-pieee Living Room Suite, Queen
Anne style; davenport, rocker and arm chair
with mahogany framework enhanced by the
famous Queen Anne scroll design and graceful
Gabrielle legs; panel caneworls back and ends
with long rolled mahogany arms for contrast,
and a rich covering of very fine quality two
tone brocaded blue velour for the seats and
two pillows-Davenport, sos; Rocker, $50; Arm
Chair, $50.
Three-piece Heppelwaite Suite, solid ma
hogany combined with exquisitely woven cane
work. having seats of rich velour in blending
of dark blue, light blue and bisque shade; fitted
with loose spring cushions over a reinforced
spiral base construction-the whole suite, in
GLIDING bolster and two round pillows for the
davenport S2lo; individual pieces proportion
ately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
When 1t Is Completely Covered

Two-piece Luxurious Overstuffed Suite,
deep reclining style with spiral base construc-
ton and loose spring cushions, wing fashion,
covered in rich broeaded velour Of sand and
blue acknowledgements, $175; Wing
Chair, sos.
Two-piece Overstuffed Suite, in two-tone
mulberry velour, the height of comfort, with
three loose spring cushions resting on spiral
base acknowledgements so; Wing Chair,
$50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
Railroad Stationery and Bonds.

Well, at any rata Mr.. McAdoo had
his name printed on more paper Of
moro different sorts and with more
value than any other man in history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

Many other Overstuffed Suites, damask,
velour or tapestry, very moderately priced
An Overstuffed Davenport, artistic shaded
tapestry over loose spring cushion and a spiral
base, S95.
Some Odd Easy Chairs. in tapestry, leather
or velour, ranging from tapestry at SIS to SIS,
leather at $50 to $40, and velour at $40 to SIS.
Some Odd Rockers, with mahogany frame
work and covering of velour, $50 and $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
SHOOTING STARS,
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Patient Determination.

'What makes you keep Josh tellin'
the same story bout the war over an
overs You could tell it yourself by
this time"
"No," rejoined Farmer Corntossel;
"not yet. know the facts, but I've got
to keep Josh tellin' 'em till I can learn
how to pronounce the foreign Names"
"By the time man has lived long
enough to know how to give advice"
said Uncle Eben, "he's done lived long
enough to know dat tain no use wastin'
de time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

Cooperation.
It must be now conceded
As tho storms Of battle cease
That some fighting birds are needed
To protect the dove Of peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

Circulation.
"Do you find that prohibition has
depressed business"
'No," said Three Finger Sam. "Kind
O. seems ivelier since lot O. families
has money to spend besides them
whose men folks kept a bar"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14
An Art Of Orssosy.

Didn't you ever catch yourself talk
ing nonsense when you were making
speechf"
EYES," replied Senator Sorghum.
"You have to give some audiences
few sentences they can't understand.
II impresses them with a sense Of ig-
noranee and tends to make them sort
of dependent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-14

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Gunner Depew. By Albert N.
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Of the sea this fighting.
laughing American sailor boy
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in Flanders and at the
splendid failure" Of Gallip-
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Out Of the Jaws OF Hunland.
BY Corporal Fred McMullen
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They escaped, though three
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-26
CYCLING NOTES
CYCLE CLUE IN CAMP.

The much planned for outing of the
Pensacola Cycle Club has been the
source of much enjoyment to the MEN,
bers since Wednesday. After leaving
the city the band of campers proceed
ed to the selected spot which is on the
opposite side of Bayou Texar, and made
ready for an extended stay. After all
preparations the boys started in to en-
joy life in natures own way. The first
day left happy. but sunburnt band,
sleeping soundly on beds OF leaves.
Thursday forenoon Mrs. Leary, Mrs
Davis, Mrs. Herrider and Mrs. DAVIS
granddaughter Were visitors at the
camp. The boys were exceptionally de
neatly packed with cakes, candy ana
other dainties for them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carrot spent Friday
afternoon at the camp and enjoyed
their outing very much.
t. Il. Wentworth spent Friday night
with the boys. Numerous other visi-
tors have been welcomed to the camp
of the p. c.. C..
Fishing and swimming take up the
greater part of the time, cooking and
eating coming in for a good share.
A council is held around the camp
fire each night and all take part in
relating hair raising stories of thrilling
adventures in which they or their
friends have had part.
Quite a number of the members that
are engaged in profitable positions who
are not able to get off spend the nights
at the camp.
The mosquitoes try to be funny with
the boys at times, but after they finish
smoking Mr.. Mosquito he is very glad
to attend to his own business.
These is no doubt that the organiza-
ton will have an annual camp and If
possible the club will buy tents and
other necessary articles.
After summing up all the facts, we
find that it would be very hard to To-
cate band of young men that have
had better time than our P. C. {.
boys have had for the last four days
Girls Club To Aid Red Cross =
The members of the Girls Bicycle
Club are very enthusiastic over Red
Cross work, and express their desire OF
doing their bit for Uncle Sam in as
many ways as they can One of the
girls said that they were going to give
the Red Cross whatever money out of
the treasury that can possibly be
spared
The clug is increasing each week.
The P. C. C. better look out if they
don't want the girls to get ahead Of
them In securing members.
The increased number of new biey-
cles that are being sold go to show
that Pensacola is prosperous. The eiti-
Zens OF Pensacola are loyal to their
country, for they are conserving time
and energy, and giving to the Red
Gross. without reserve. Also War Saw
ing Stamps are selling fast here.