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Evening star., 1918-05-05

you old slow poke! Come on down here.
you old slow poke!"
"I never dreamed would ever see
the day." said an elderly woman. when
I'd see man flying"
cit amt a man; it's woman" piped
up small Jimmie.
So the biplane passed over our neigh
borhood with the crow still in hot pur-
suit.
1 came down out Of the air to earth
and there in the next back yard saw
man in overalls busily spading up a
Now. what's he doing that for?'
asked, and then: why. he's making a
war garden. Of course"'
Across the alley the antics OF tive
small boys attracted my attention. One
was standing on an upper porch, ges-
ticulating wildly. while the other stood
In the yard at attention.
Of some kind. but could scarcely hear
,"l IT tell l,S. you" he's he shouted. III you will
0qK He was DgIty plsy,ne liberty loan orat,on,
'.And we'll mako those Huns" That
was all could catch. but It was hne.
There was a great hustle in the
his daily quota Of congeaied necessity.
There's one blessing" said to my
self. "All the fcemen agreed to CO.
operate with the local food admins.
price this summer, as I recall It"
My recollection must have been I'll,
too.
tho iceman, as he banged the refrigerator
door shut. Its the war;" he said. Then
he grabbed two hvs-cent ice tickets and
beat 1t.
mo more hve-cent pieces" kept re-
peating mo moro hve-cent-
Just then my wife came in.
''The janitor has quit" she said
"Quit?" I gasped. -.
He's been drafted"
Here" said; take this P1utardh and
this Emerson and put them back in the
bookcase"
What shall I bring you nowr. asked
my wife.
Bring me Tho Star" said.
CHARLES e. TRACEWMiA
Evening star., 1918-05-05
THE AMERICAN FIGHTERS

From the Pittsburgh Gazette-T1mes.
Those American infantry battalions
now on the -Amiens front will dispel
any doubts their French higher COM
manders may have as to whether the
United States is really in the war.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Our Army in France is incomparably
the largest and best ever produced in
this country.
From the Birmingham Ags-Herald.
There Is q great deal Of travel these
days on the "Atlantic ferry" Most Of
Il 10 done by men in khaki.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
We are looking eagerly forward to
the time when. instead Of Somewhere
In France" the letters from our boys
viii be dated from ''eomswhsrs in 0erp
many"
Evening star., 1918-05-05
POLITICS AT. HOME


July adjournment, If taken, win mean
long campaign. Four months will
e1apse before election day. Senators
and representatives seeking anothe,
term will have to get busy and stay busy
from the time Of their return home
Lieutenants will gather to make re-
ports, and to get further instructions
about work. The presence on tho scene
Of any chief will stir things up in state
or district. The masters eye and order
will count for much.
1t costs something to appeal to voters
for their favor. Certain things are nee
essary; and almost q scale Of wages
runs. Candidates must meet the condi
tions and the requirements. They dare
not propose cut rates. IF they show
signs Of being "near" they lose prestige
It is important to establish, and main,
tain, the reputation of being "dead
game sport"-one who pays the price and
asks no questions. Owners Of halls
must get 'etheirs," spellbinders "theirs,'
brass bands "theirs," and so on.
In some states, where politics has been
reduced to a science" election expenses
have forced q curtailment Of the cam,
paigning period. In New York, for an
instance, only about four weeks are de-
voted to what may be called the rattle
and-bang Of the business. Nominations
are made late in September, and October
witnesses the tussle. A longer period
would bankrupt both sides Halls are
numerous; spellbinders thicker than
blackberries in season; brass bands in.
digenous to the soil. Separating can.
didate from his coin is gainful and
popular industry, having the sympathy
Of all, and the admiration Of even the
victims.
"You don't mind thisf" inquired d
worker" Of candidate whom he had
just touched" for q good, stiff sum
wholly out Of proportion to the service
rendered
"Not at ALL" was the prompt, and
diplomatic, and sincerely insincere re-
sponse. "Tm proud to live in the same
state with you, and glad you are on my
SIDE"
Efforts have been made to keep cleo
tion expenses within reason; but the ex.
ecution Of laws with that object in view
has never been considered q success
At any rate, large campaign funds are
still collected, and men ambitious Of po.
itical honors still find the road a costly
one to travel, and are obliged to "come
across with the price" at every tollgate
they reach.
Evening star., 1918-05-05
Missouri.

Their senatorial problem is not ap
easy one for the Missouri democrats
They need a strong man to carry their
standard next fall. Ambassador Francis
would have served well, and Mr.. Clark
excellently. Now that the confessedly
strongest men are out Of the calcula-
ton, difficulty exists.
At times Missouri is close politically.
The republicans have a thorough organi-
zation, and some very capable leaders.
Mr.; Hadley, who some years ago filled
the Office of governor for one term, gave
a good account of himself in that place,
while Gen. Warner. who succeeded Mr..
Cockren in the Senate, made most ia
vorable impression in that body.
At the last state election the demo.
Gratis won by a very narrow margin. The
republican candidate for governor
proved to be an exceptionally clever
campaigner and vote-getter, and lost by
only few hundred.
1t is that experience which is haunt
ing the democrats now, and reminding
them that they should put their best
foot foremost.
Ambassador Francis will not be avail
able for stumping purposes. The plot
in Russia thickens; and the thicker it
grows the greater the necessity for him
to remain at his post. American inter-
'ests in that country are considerable j:
and no man understands them as we'll
as he.
But Mr.. Clark will be prominent
figure in the campaign. As a candidate
for reelection to the House he must do
his share Of the stumping; and he is
rated as the best stumper in the state.
Moreover, as his district is reliably dem
ocratic, he can safely become Grover" "
and 20 wherever the work is hottest and
the result in doubt.
The republicans will try for the place.
They muster we'll in the cities. In st.
Louis they have always shown vigor.
They are in good form now, and in
spired by their latest tussle with the
opposition, when they came very close
to victory.
1t will be straight party fight. The
war will not be disturbing issue. In
fact, it is no more an issue in Missouri
than elsewhere. That is to say, it is not
an issue at all. The state has responded
to all the war calls: first, with soldiers,
who. have been complimented on their
appearance, and, second, with liberal
subscriptions to. oil the three liberty
loans. So that, whichever party wins,
the new senator may be expected to
support the policies looking to the sue
cessful waging Of hostilities.
Evening star., 1918-05-05
To Resume Stunning.

Mr.. Roosevelt is in kelter again, and
arranging for another stumping tour,
The itinerary will take him into Ohio.
Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin. Some
Of the engagements were made before
he was taken ill. His theme will be the
war, its cause and its conduct. The
first speech will be made at Springfield,
Ohio, on tho 25th instant.
The demand for this man keeps up.
The reason seems to be that he Is asso-
ciated in the popular mind with the
policy Of preparedness. he had stood
insistently for that long before the Eu.
ropean war broke out; and after hos
tilities began he insisted more strenu-
ously than ever that the United States
should possess and support a first-ciass
fighting machine. He Is urging that pol
icy today.
Mr.. Roosevelt does not regard the
present war as the last. No moro do
many other men prominent in our pub
lie life. Not all. however, who hold to
this view are equally outspoken. Some
concede the point without appearing to
recognize tho obligation it imposes. Mr..
Roosevelt not only sees other wars to
follow. but the possibility Of our becom-
ing involved. Hence his advocacy Of a
continuing preparedness. He wants the
country fit at any time, at all times, for
. war emergency. And he is right.
At the close Of the hostiities now rag
ing this question Of a continuing pre-
parcdness will cut large figure. How
far should the policy extsnd7 How large
the Army, how large the Navy, in peace
timesf
It is very likely that the old contro-
versies will be revived. On the one side
will stand men deelaiming against mill
tarism, and insisting on a sort Of return
to the status quo ante small Army,
though not as small as existed for many
years, and Navy not much larger than
necessary for patrol duty. They will
again insist that a large fighting machine
is temptation to swagger, and that if
one is maintained by the United States
it will be employed for hunting trouble.
It is men of the Roosevelt type and
conviction who must combat this conten-
ton and when the time comes there will
be plenty for them to do. Taxes will
be high. Business in full volume may
not revive as promptly as desired. A
military establishment of good and ef-
fective size costs money. But it will be
worth all it costs; and the United
States should not fail to make the neces-
sary provision. It is early for the topic,
bat not too early.
Evening star., 1918-05-05
A Condition of FOREIGN Trade,

Quite recently, Chairman Hurley of
The shipping board, in public address,
1udged American manufacturers and
merchants on the subject of foreign
trade after the war; told them that an
American merchant marine would be
ready to transport American products,
but reminded them that if tho merchant
feet was to be utilized they must be-
stir themselves to give it business.
Now comes Chairman Taussig of the
tariff commission with this observation
bn something of the same line:
Tn the trade rivalry which we may
expec. after the war, the United States
must rely mainly upon the effectiveness
Of its industry for the promotion Of its
export trade. Special devices or aids,
such as reduced railway or steamship
rates, cooperative organizations of ex-
portcrs. and the like, are not compa-
7able &c this great dominating factor.
We must make goods we'll and we must
make them cheap; we must do better
than other countries; this is the sine
qua non. And. on the other hand, we
Of economic virtue. We must secure a
I4air field in which to enable our efYec-
S;veness to secure its due return"
:. In other words, we must conquer, if
victory is to be won, through the ex-
esllence, the superiority, of our offer
fags.. II we are to beat the other fellow
70 it, we must excel him in the quality
II our productions, as well as in the
Ssrms Of delivery.
This il true. Good goods are mar
kstable. A fair trial is the main thing.
Dncs introduced, they prove themselves; ;
snd when that has been accomplished
their hold on favor IL not easily shaken.
khsy .ars always welcome.
1 Ebrstsa business BY u vfu 1st b
Evening star., 1918-05-05
Work for Congress.

Congress is hurrying for early ad-
journment, and yet there are important
questions before it, or soon to be pre-
sented, which should engage its most
careful attention.
Take the latest estimates as to in
creases in the Army, and the cost. They
are very large, and, moreover, involve
some nice points. They should not be
railroaded through either House or Sen
ate. Much discussion inheres in them,
and men qualified for the discussion are
preparing for it. There is no thought
anywhere Of stinting the government.
Men and money will be voted to meet
the emergency. But the emergency
should be described. Congress should
act, whatever the action, in the light Of
information entitled to all credit.
Take the charges respecting the air
craft program. They may be exagger-
ated. They may do injustice to those
accused Of delinquencies. But they are
grave, and deserve attention. Those
who bring them insist upon an investi-
cation, and think the inquisition should
be conducted by Congress. Whether by
Congress or by the Department Of JUS
tice, an inquisition should be ordered.
An enormous amount Of money figures
in the charges, as well as the fact, which
is not disputed, that, for some reason,
the government has fallen down" COM
plete1y in its engagements to supply an
adequate. air service for the American
forces abroad.
And there are other matters which
Congress might look into with profit to
the country.
Last fall, it will be remembered, Con-
gress brought the special session to a
close in the face of much gossip about
delays in war matters, and an insistence
that they be inquired into. Three
months Later Senator Chamberlain in q
public speech in New York electrified the
country with charges and disclosures
bearing out the graver features Of what
had been humming in private talk in
Washington for long time. Had Con-
gress, instead of adjourning, addressed
itself promptly to the situation as de-
scribed in popular rumors, much good
which has since been done would have
been done the earlier.
Congress in session is an assurance
Of safety; and this is time when the
country needs assurances Of that kind.
The world is rocking with distress and
uncertainties, and Congress cuts so big
a figure in our equation that we should
be able TO draw upon it at a moments
notice.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

rity and independence ware guaranteed
by the treaty Of London, May II, 1867,
thirty-six years subsequent to that other
treaty Of London that guaranteed the
neutrality of Belgium, which was 80
lightly disregarded by Germany in 1914.
The crime Of Luxemburg is to be added
to the record Of Germany's other shame
full violations Of International law, and
must be taken into account whenever
reckoning is made. go 81,
Evening star., 1918-05-05

From the Seattle Times.
The marines have lived up to their
tradition of being on the spot when 1t
happened
From the Boston Globe.
And in these weeks Of battle the
United States has in truth got into
the war.
From the New York World.
War is not the everyday business Of
the people of the United States, but
they are showing now, as they have
done before. that they can adapt them
selves to 1t with a readiness that even
professional militarists will do well
to consider.
From the New York oomnsreial.
Time and the coming American are
against the Huns, and Hindsnbsrg
knows It.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
Those Prussian war lords VINO claim
the breaking point are talking about
something they don't possess.
From the Philadelphia Record.
IN account of q lack of sand Holland
u,Il allow Germany to transport linn
tied quantity across its territory.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.
II ever q country was between the
Aayil and the deep sea, 1t 10 Holland.
And the awkward dx for the little state
IN that the allies cannot give her very
much help II she chooses to resist the
GermanA
Evening star., 1918-05-05
Putting Them Over on Fritz.

Anxiety is being manifested IN Ger
2nany on the score Of the size OF the
American Army. Rumors must nave
reached the ears Of the people that de-
.bpite the submarines the United States
b putting large force Of fighting men
bn the front. Reports reaching Paris
State that committee from the reichs-
bag recently sought information at the
war office respecting the true extent of
American participation in the war, and
That ,"vague replies" were all that the
deputies received Upon reporting 70
xheir associates Of the reichstag the COM
mittee was then authorized to demand
that a representative appear and give
The body true information as to how
>kany Americans are fighting on the
west front. This demand was refused.
> When the United States went into the
war it was the boast Of Germanys
ppokesmen of the controlled press that
this country would never be able to
make showing of any moment owing to
The efficiency Of the U-boats. When the
arst contingent reached France under
Gen. Pershing it was ridiculed and as
surances were given by German mill
.tary leaders that our "army" would
never become a factor in the fighting.
When our men took their places on the
squiet sector" in Lorraine they were
1aided and prisoners we're taken and
carried in triumph to be shown to the
people.
But steadily our men have gone over
BY the shipload, in hundreds of ships,
week after week, for months. men OF
Ill ranks and grades and branches OF
service, and millions of tons Of supplies,
and recently the rate Of transport has
been greatly increased. 1t is impossible
70 state just how many We have In
France today or how many are going.
But we know here that they are there
IN sufficient numbers to have become a
material force for the staying OF the
German advance, and that our contribu-
ton in man power to the strength OF
the allies far exceeds the German accre-
lions through recruitment and the COM
ing of the younger Germans to military
sge.
- No wonder the members Of the reichs-
tag are beginning to be uneasy. The
U-boats have failed almost completely
thus far in preventing the transport of
American troops to the fighting line. If
the officials at headquarters in Berlin
know the facts-and it is conceivable
that they do, through their spies in this
country, who, despite all difficulties, may
be able to get information and to send it
10 Germany-they do not dare to tell
their people how completely they have
failed to hold the clustering Yankee"
at arm's length from the scene Of the
fight.
Evening star., 1918-05-05
COMMENT ON HOLLAND.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Holland has Q hne opportunity for
comparing American generosity with
German greed.
From the Chicago Herald.
Unless We miss our guess little Hol.
land has more sand than Germany can
get away with.
Frpm the Milwaukee wisconsin.
Tho history Of Holland has bean .
trumpet blast for freedom which has
inspired the world. and the world Ym.
pathises with the country Whoee bravo
sons have divided their edortD kotRos0
keeping out the sse and reDs03ne ths
armies oS alien enemies,
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Tho kaiser has again exhorted his
weary troops to renewed efforts. In
little while tho German people are like
ly to be found cxhorting the kaiser and
his six sons to some show Of energy ON
their own account.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Prussia has conducted her war in q
manner that should convince the Ger
man people themselves that her assump-
tions Of ability to run the commerce of
the world are worse than ridiculous.
Evening star., 1918-05-05
A Startled Observer.

"A StarlIeu oUbSIVeIs
saw sight the other day
That filed me with surprise.
A pretty girl went on her way,
With bright and youthful eyes.
Her classic features, without faw,
Were tinted like the rose
And as I looked again I saw
Some frecklcs on her nose.
They stirred these reminiscent rhymes
To pleasant memories linked.
feared In these cosmetic times
That freckles were extinct.
But even in this airy whirl,
When paint % freely dows,
Thank heaven. you still may sss girl
With freckles on her nose. :.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Some of Hindenburg's troops designed
for surprise attack are described as "a
travelling circus" The phrase is one
which any sclf-respecting regular circus
man ought to resent.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

The liberty loans will equip soldiers
and Put them into the field. The Red
Cross must be provided with abundant
resources to prevent needless sacrifice of
the nations most precious asset.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Chile has released three interned Ger
man ships, with the stipulation that they
shall carry cargoes only to neutral ports.
The term neutral port" becomes daily
more difficult of exact definition.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

: A German scientific publication is ad-
Socating polygamy as q means of re-
storing depleted population. The more
Skultur" asserts itself the more repul-
hive it becomes.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

:, Ninety dollars a month is mentioned
Is w. D. Haywood's pay for leadership
Sf the I. ". W. "Never mind the sal
Ary," said the old-tinle CRATER. "How
Shout the perquisites"
Evening star., 1918-05-05

When Prussia has successfully under
mined neighboring government she
sagely decides that it is too weak to
look out for itself and takes it over.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

The amount expended in aircraft pro-
duetion is recalling to the United States
Senate the proverb, "Riches have
wings"
Evening star., 1918-05-05
Value Of Cfrcumlocution.

"Did he charge you with mendacityf"
"No," replied the man who had been
in fight. sIf he had done that might
have been compelled to 60 to the die
.tionary to make sure Of his exact mean
ing. It was his contemptuous manner
that angered me. He wouldn't even
waste q word Of four syllables on me-"
Evening star., 1918-05-05

In the language Of the expert auc-
tioneer, the opportunity to buy liberty
bonds is now described, "Goingl Co.
ing! Gone"
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Gasoline IL expensive and the street
cars are crowded. However, the season
IL st hand whom the walking 10 particu-
larly good. -:
Evening star., 1918-05-05

An appreciation Of real American to-
bacco in Europe which will render it
available in the shops is something for
the tourist to look forward to after the
war.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Aeroplancs travel fast when once un-
der way, but it is sometimes hard to-
get them started.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

It was a hard and most tenacious win
ter. There are lapses Of temperature
suggesting that it is not over even yet.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Cen. Foch is at the head Of the worlds
biggest fighting merger.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

:. Borglum, though an artist, disclaims
Any notion Of figuring as an investiga-
ion camoufeur.
Evening star., 1918-05-05

That "Bonnet Rouge" is not setting
any styles in Paris millinery these days
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Germany is melting up statuary. The
kaiser's six sons are all the fgureheads
Tho needs.
Evening star., 1918-05-05
Hearing.

"You can't believe everything you
hear"
"No," answered Granny Rilem. "If
you could, I'd want to grow deaf as rap
idly as possible"
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Forceful Reminder.
Your troubles-never let 'em
Disturb your mental ease.
But how can you forget 'em
When the grip germ makes you
sneeze3
Evening star., 1918-05-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Brief and to the Point.
"Did you make any liberty bond
speeches9"
"Only one" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax.
'But fattcr myself it was a pretty
good one"
"What was itf" =
T said, Give me five million dollars
WORTH"
"De man dat talks too much" said
Uncle Eben, "an' de man dat dom talk
at all both keeps you guessin' on what
dey's thinkin' about"
Evening star., 1918-05-05
Developing
Highways.

highways transport committee and its
state councils section. is building up
system for moro efficient utilization of
the highways of the country as a means
of affording merchants and manufac-
turers relief from railroad embargoes
and delays due to freight congestion.
This system already is in successful
operation in Connecticut and is being
extended throughout the country.
The purpose is to take some OF the
burden of the short haul off the rail-
roads and put it on motor trucks oper-
ating over the highways Very con-
siderable quantities Of merchandise and
materials of all kinds now are being
carried by trucks operated by private
concerns in their own businesses and
by motor express and haulage compa-
MES In a majority of cases, however.
these trucks. after delivering load.
return empty. whereas there are ship
pers who would be glad to avail them
selves Of the opportunity to send a load
back on such a truck to its homo
Evening star., 1918-05-05

Through the cooperation of state
councils Of defense. chambers of COM