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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

The public, while always patient
with documentary demonstrations, has
naturally grown weary of full pigeon
holes and empty coal bins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Sing Sing prisoners burned up their
workshops. This should entitls them
to q special joint tribute to Tlotsky
and Lenin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

A large element Of European senti.
ment is inclined to be liberal as to
details, if arrangements can be com.
pleted for treaty of some kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

An anarchist ID always positive about
his desire to destroy government, but
is never able to give a lucid idea Of
what he proposes to do next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Mexican bandits do not care in the
slightest whether they leave a con-
sular agent time enough to attend to
his regular business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

The headline "SeRious Situation in
Italy" occurs 50 often a to favor An
Impression that in Italy the situstion
u always serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

The German populace is always fond
of an army until somebody gets to fig
uring on how much it will cost in
taxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Tho Prince Of Wales has managed to
have many delightful conversational
sessions without once drifting into the
discussion Of politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Berlin is not too depleted in finances
to buy bouquets to throw at linden
burg.
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Preference.

Preference.
Though oratory stirs my soul
And brings emotions pleasant,
I'd rather have a load of coal
Than burning thoughts, at prese
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

After reading all those nice stories
about the Prince Of Wales recently. per-
haps one ought to think twice before
telling another one. But the American
privilege Of stubbornly refusing to be
put out Of countenance on account OF
royalty will assert itself. Here Is one
story about Prince Edward that hasn't
been told and, since it happened right
here in Washington, 1t ought to become
common property.
The prince can make q good speech
when he wants to, and his converse
tional ability is beyond doubt. But one
elderly Washingtonian hasn't quite such
a good opinion of Prince Albert's powers
along these lines as he used to have.
It happened at one Of the evening re-
captions to the prince.
Prince Edward Cor Albert, or any OF
his other names, Of which he had an
uncommon lot" it seemed) was stand
ing in the reception line. the living en-
bodiment of the best traditions of British
manhood 1t may be remarked right here
that the princes various names were
given him for a purpose, each one rep.
resenting q name for each Of Great
Britain's divisions. such as Scotland,
Ireland, Wales, etc.
The Washingtonian above mentioned
came along in the line, and solemnly
shook hands with tne youthful prince.
with your grandfather ffty-nine years
ago" He said this not without pride,
feeling that this fact should impress the
young prince. He really felt that the
prince ought to ''open up" and say a
few words on the subject. He listened
eagerly for what the .royal boy would
The prince did not keep him waiting
long. With an engaging smile, Prince
Ea IK..1,y ,goH i. said.
Perhaps never in the history OF the
District has there ever been COM
mission which is having such AMIGA
BILE relations with it's clients" as the
joint congressional commission on re-
classification Of salaries In the DIS
trict.
The fine cooperation which exists
between the commission, both MEM
bers and star workers. and the fed-
eral clerks IL the subject OF comment
in the government departments them
selves and the subject for congfatu-
lations to the city.
Only those conversant with the his
tory and actual state OF AFFAIRS IN
the federal departments here can
fully appreciate just what the re-
classification commission means 70
the clerks. It came into the life OF
the federal employees a. a hope and
promise Of better things. and IL the
hope is not realized or the promise
made good it will not be because the
clerks have not helped.
Nor. an observer may say. Fill 1t
be the fault Of the Redistribution
commission. The members and stan
workers are putting forth their best
efforts on an exceedingly dificult Job.
A scientific classification Of the 107, 900
federal employees here, including the
District Of Columbia employees. pre-
sents q problem little short Of the
higher mathematics.
The realization of true classic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
GIVE AND TAKE IN WORLD TRADE

Selling American goods overseas Is
but one-half of commerce. Getting
return cargoes is
Return Cargoes the other half.
Are Necessary. in need Of com
| modities and comforts Of life that
American industry produces. the first
after-war demand has been upon the
exporters. Equally, il not more I'M
portant, is the import business. The
United States exports her surplus, and
imports what she needs-with some
luxuries added. Imports are especial
| ly important at this time for three
principal reasonably it greatly re-
duces the carriage costs of commerce
if return cargoes are available; CD
certain foreign territory can produce
raw materials to keep American man
ufacturing plants in operation while
the domestic supply is being judi
ciously conserved; and (3) with an
enormous war debt. with multiplied
and increasing demands for unprece-
denied governmental expenditures,
! the United States revenues must be
increased by imposition Of new tariff
| rates on imports.
X
Therefore, those who are building
sanely and providently, planning for
commerce efficien-
We Mnst Make cy and for federal
financial stability,
Markets Here. see that there
must be give and take in foreign
| trade, and that while developing mar
kets for Americas surplus, there must
| be similar upbuilding Of markets in
| this country for the produce of the
! nations with which we trade. We
| must buy as we'll as sell.
Oficial reports from many countries
! show that such a trade exchange is
| needed and that business leaders are
| working along this line. A notable
| instance of American enterprise is
seen in London. Consul General Hol-
| lis reports that the London county
council has agreed to lease to the
Bush Company Utd.) for ninety-nine
years. at an annual rental Of $267,650,
the island" site between the Strand
| and AldWych. which is best known to
! American visitors as the place where
| the Eagle Hut was established early
| in the war.
This site has an area of about 1884,
! 900 square feet. The company is an
outgrowth Of the Bush Terminal Com
! pany of New York, which was one of
the largest single factors in making
! expeditions overseas shipments dur
ing the war on gigantic scale posi-
BILE. 1t Is proposed to use the site for
| establishing an exchange which will
| provide permanent exhibition and
salesroom space for manufactured ar
! ticles. with a commercial intelligence
| bureau, commercial and trade libra
ries and buyers club. The general
intention is to provide a meeting place
for buyers. combined with facilities
for the purchase of goods from sam
| pies. 1t is expected that the eight
story building will be occupied within
! two years. There is now ayaila HE
more than $4,000 900 for this struc.
| ture.
Thus at London American fore.
sight and business enterprise is bro.
| Viding agains
Hull as Port for such a condition
American Ships. H as e1 rss ou a.
standing feature of the trade o,
1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Wood Pavements
Recommended.

ter system of paving for the capital
In the issue Of November II, 1869. is
the following editorial:
Bills were introduced in the city
council Monday night by Maj. Hall to
lay wood pavements on 14th street and
eth street. We are glad to see this ball
put in motion and hope It will be pushed
forward until on some street in this city
the experiment Of a good wood pave
ment has been made. We should also
be willing to see the concrete pavement
tested on some carriage drives. But to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

In Style.
"Some Of the most fashionable peo-
pie are wearing their last years
clothes" said Mrs. Cumrox.
eyes," replied her husband. III told
my tailor to be careful to put a patch
in my new trousers where It would
show"
Every propaganda hopes to land an
argument with an improper goose.
Mrs. Corntossel says it's mistake
to call . pig unless you want to run
the risk Of overestimating his value
to his family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

"RstEibution always lands" said
Three-fngered Sam. "Nobody comes
out on top by dealin' off the bottom"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Java's Market for
Our Machinery.

Consul Harry Campbell reports that
the machinery and equipment of many
of the Java sugar mills have not been
maintained in first-class condition
during the last few years. owing to
the impossibility of securing supplies
from their former European connec-
tions, although a small amount Of
minor supplies have been obtaina BILE
from America Since the Dutch East
Indies and America are now for the
first time really becoming acquainted
with each other, considerable inter-
est Is being shown in American ma
ohinery and iron and steel products.
Sach materials must in the near fu-
ture compete with European products
and Will be at a disadvantage in COM
peting with them in dealing with
customers who have definite knowl-
latter, with which they have always
worked.
It is believed that this factor in it.
self Will not by any means exclude
American goods. but 1t does mean that
Americans. to successfully enter the
neid and thus aid in increaned pro-
ductton Of sugar, must have a thor
ough knowledge of local conditions
and must be prepared to prove to their
prospective customers in the Dutch
East Indies that the American goods
are better. all things considered. than
can be secured elsewhere This can
not be done by correspondence or by
a few days flying visit of a foreign
representative instructed to cover the
world in q few months. There are
great opportunities for the extension
Of American export trade. but In the
end 1t can only be secured and held
by frst thoroughly studying actual
conditions in the field and following
this up with careful and consistent
attention to all the details of local
conditions and requirements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Linen Trade
important,

en-, because the bottom has fallen out
of the market. Fully 80 per cent of
the British linen manufactures are
exported and more than 50 per cent
of these exports come to the United
States, easily more than twice the
amount taken by the British poses
sions. During the war there was an
Unsuitable demand for linens for tents.
haversacks, hospitals and for air
ships, and the industry was govern
ment controlled.
The coming Of the armistice precipi-
tated q crisis. Prices had advanced
800 per cent above pre-war quota
tions. Not only the United States. but
all other countries ceased buying. The
slump on linen sales in this country
dropped from 50 per cent Of all Brit
tsh exports to something like Is per
cent. On this problem of reimbursement
the best brains Of the linen industry
production In England and con.
sumption in the United States-are
being turned for mutual advantage
and trade pefmRnsnce. $50. -.
WILL P. KENNEDY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

An interesting turn to the capitalize
moval question was given. fifty years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Opportunity offers for the sale of
American machinery in Java which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Street numbering, however. was not
so pressing a matter Of public improve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

The project of q worlds fair to be held
in Washington in the early seventies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

Therefore. those who are building
sanely and providently, planning for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

but Charles begs for an early we'd
ding day: yet know not-stnl-
perhaps
Christmas eay. The slaves awak-
ened up at daybreak, their soft
voices ringing clear in the old songs
so dear TO them, and shivering.
crept from my warm bed into the
clothes Nanny had ready for me.
There was a roaring fire in the din
ing room. and outside our people
waited for papa and for me. II is
good 10 be loved as they love US,
and twas a pleasure TO see their
black faces as my hand went into
my reticule or papa's into his waist
coat pocket But none were so glad
as old Uncle Phil when he opened
the package that had come all the
way from England for him. II was a
fiddle. A beautiful. shining fiddle
that papa had ordered after hearing
him play on the long-necked gOurd
with horsehair strings that he had
made. In very Joy the old man
danced a hoe-down. with the tears
streaming down his wrinkled face
thought once he would hug papa.
/ but instead he caught his hand and
thanked him over and over again.
He will play for us 20 dance to-
night.
Such a day as it has been. I knew
not I Rad so many kinfolk / felt so
sorry for the tired and hungry lit
tie children that I took them into
/ the upper hall where Uncle Alec
/ had made a splendid fire. and they
played blind mans buff and hunt
| the slipper until worn out. Then
/ Charles told them the drollest
stories He must have been a mis-
| chievOus boy, and ne certainly is
good % look at Jack Rogers also
helped amuse the children, and
doubt not he. too. is full! of old
nick The other night he caught
pretty Lucy Keen under the inns
\ tletoe. She made great to-do. but
\ I'm sure she liked IT, Her be-
I trother did not. however He gIarej
and glared and went off in a corner
and sulked.
December %: There is something
in the air that keeps us all aquiyer
with interest The gentlemen are
grave and there is talk of war In
one Of the towns the people carried
la black coffin through the streets TO
show the king they despised his
commands about the stamp act. But
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
An old Diary
BY Susan Clagett

II was Christmas eve and Yves
ION" was alive with gayety. From
every window in the old brick
house The mellow light OF innu-
merable candles glimmered out in
20 the night. and soft voices and
light hearted laughter mingled with
the vibrant notes OF n violin as IL
scared above the deeper tones OF
the piano.
IN ny secluded room the music
reached me as I turned the leaves
OF a yellow. time-stained book. Ny
own name was written in furnished
letters upon the cover The date
was 1865. one hundred years be-
fore a girlish hand had traced the
faded words. and 7. the Ereat-g great
grand niece and namesake. glanced
with tenderness at the little story
therein written.
II vas a love story. sweet and
wholesome The spelling and Pc
culiar use Of capital letters made
10 difficult 20 read, but I soon ac-
cusOmed myself 10 the writing and
my interest grew with every word
ct is a white Christmas. I read.
the FIRST 7 have ever known, and
have slipped away 10 look once
more upon the wonderful outside
world. For hours the snow has been
coming down in great flakes. cover
ing the pansies. the crocus and the
hyacinths blooming in the shelter
Of the cog hedge. / am wearing a
cluster OF heartease, picked by-no
matter whom. Not even to you. my
diary, who knows my dearest
thoughts. can I whisper the happi-
ness that is in my heart. But we
picked them together under the
hedge, as the snow was hiding them
from sight. and Charles-dear me,
/ could not help II. He so fills my
thoughts that I have thought for
little else. and before me is his
beautiful miniature. his first gift
IT'S a pretty fancy-gift giving.
and now proud I will be 10 wear his
before our world. Yet tbs a strange
custom, that all young maids must
wear the miniature. OF their be-
trothcd when they appear in pub
lie do not think maids more
tickle than those charming gentle
men who swear eternal devotion
upon their knees. but tbs disgra ce-
ful 10 be not wed before IS. and
when love comes all the world must
know. It's full young TO be a wife,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
AUTEN CHAPEL.


Mr.. and Mrs. David Whiteman
and family have returned from
clyde. O.. where they have been Wis
ting friends.
Mrs. Gavin and children Wilfred
and Vivian OF Chicago are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. z. Z. Poole.
Frank Bowln of Hartford. Conn,
is visiting his uncle. William Ander-
son.
Abner Musse- has gone to Lancas-
ter Pa.
Verna Weller is spending a week s
vacation with her mother. Mrs. An
Gie Weller
Mary Magdalene and David Smith
have returned home from visit
with .heiE aunt. Mrs Stickler.
3Gr ard Mrs. c. y. Ullery spent
sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Malachi
Ellcry Of Granger.
hrs Amelia Hostetter and family
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs Oil
yer Schafer of Lakeville
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
PLANT FOREMAN
IS GETTING FAT

Stomach trouble that affected
John J. Burggraf. foreman for
the Dodge Manufacturing Com
pany and lives at 500 East Law
renee Street. MiShawaka. had a
rather curious phase.
About II o'clock in the morn
ing and o'clock in the evening
he would get very sick at his
stomach with nauseating effect
according 10 his wife
Mrs Burggraf goes on 20 say:
My husband had a tired worn
out appearance. His tongue was
coated He frequently had
headaches. Some foods would
cause him great distress. beans
for instance. Occasionally at
night he would have such severe
pains in his stomach that ne
could not sleep.
"Pepgen has entirely elm
mated his stomach trouble He
sleeps soundly I don't have 10
be so careful now about what I
cook. as everything seems TO
agree with him. He is looking
just splendid and he tells me
that every one is remarking
that he is getting fat"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
BARK
USED BY MOTHER
Interesting Story Of Reason She Took
Pepgcn l. Told by Mrs. Faust

Years ago Tny mother used TO use
Peruvian bark in making a home
medicine for liver trouble. AS soo-
as I read in the paper that Pepgen
contained this wonderful bark I
bought a bottle"
These remarks were made by Mrs.
W b Faust. 262l Kenwood Ave.
South Bend. as a preliminary 10 de
scribins the benefits she has received
from this remedy.
81 had been bothered with liver
trouble and nervousness several
years, she says. Il was IN run
down condition. 7 was so nervous
that the least little noise would make
me jump. Ny appetite was poor
Il had what is called a liver
cough. Ny complexion was sallow.
The whites of my eyes were yellow
and my tongue was coated. I SUI
fered from terrible headaches
could only sleep a few hours at
time.
Il feel 1000 better since taking
Pepgen Ny complexion has cleared
and 1 have a healthy color My eyes
are also clea~. I don't cough any
more and am not at all nervous.
Ny sleep is sound and refreshinE.
My appetite certainly has increased.
u am frank 10 SAY that I consider
Pepgen the best medicine i ever
took"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

we young folk still make merry. Yet
my heart is filed with fear. What
if there should be war. and
Charles,
Il told him OF my lack Of cour-
age, and he but laughed and pinched
my check and took me in his arms.
as If 20 ward off all danger and un-
happiness from me. I was happier
for that little moment with him.
alone, and when he left | gave
thoughts 10 Christmas fnery
feared indeed 'twOuld not be here in
time. but il came two days before
the date. I would not for all the
world miss the Calverts dance
January 2nd. am tired. tired.
tired; but. oh what pleasure 10 re-
member. Every day, every hour,
filled with joy l fear me I showed
too much my happiness, for Cousin
Elinor Carol reprimanded me and
told Papa my spirits should be kept
in check Papa only laughed and
pinched my cheek. Cross old thing
She looks as if she. never had been
young.
such lovely things as Papa gave
me for the Christmas ball. besides
my pink brocade that will stand
alone. Charles told me I was charm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

ing when he saw me in IL. but truly
IL was ny beautiful gown. / felt
shy and uncomfortable with his
miniature resting upon my neck for
ali 20 see. and I though 20 die Of
shame az the free spoken words
Why must such things be. that
maids mus; blush and hang their
heads for that SO near their hearts
knew not where 10 hide my blush
ing face and sad confusion. But
twas \ magnificent ball and all the
world was there.
The young people danced and
danced but the measure OF my hap
piness was bubbling over when Col.
Washington did me the honor 10
dance a minuet with me. 1 held my
head high and courtesied with the
utmost dignity, but ! could not alto
gether hide my pleasure. I fear he
thought me but a foolish maid, yet
when he kissed my hand he asked
me for a souvenir, and gave in re-
turn for my faded rose the ribbon
from his sword hilt
Charles did pretend himself much
aagered and thought 10 quarrel with
re. but takes two to make an quar-
rel. and I would none Of il. VIII
ever be so happy again? Farewell
my beautiful Christmas. Farewell.
FAREWELL"
I read no further. From out the
past n message reached a heart sick
with longing. a heart that had filed
With happiness. that had given
place TO a surging. jealous rage 1
mad left the gay crowd unheedful
of my lovers explanation Of that
which needed no explanation. I my
self had hung the mistletoe in =
place so that none should miss so
charming an opportunity Why,
then. should I object to a hasty kiss
given TO another than myself
Ashamed. I quickly pinned a clus-
ter OF heartsease upon my breast
We had picked them together from
under the sheltering box hedge as
the snow began 10 fall. ! had cast
them aside as / entered my room.
but now they nestled i'm their right
full place over my heart AS | left
the room TO go back TO the crowd
below, and to the happiness that
waited there for me. l whispered 10
myself
Takes two 10 make a quarrel
and I will none of it."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
CHILDREN'S PLAY
NOT HUSTLED NOW
Their Noise No Longer Annoying 10
Mrs. Ida Beidon Since Taking
Pepgen.

When a woman is in good heazh
and spirits she likes 20 see and hear
children romp and play. She knows
it is natural for healthy youngsters
TO be somewhat noisy But when a
woman is in extremely nervous con-
ditiOn OF account OF her health IL is
altogether another matter
This interesting phase is brought
out in statement made by Mrs. Ida
Beldon, 81 South Fellow Street
South Bend, regarding the benefits
she has received from Pepgen.
4 suffered with stomach trouble
for two years, says Mrs. Beidon.
There were many things could not
eat because Of the severe pains that
would follow. Ny tongue was coated
I had pains in the muscles Of my
back and between my shoulders
was restless Al night and often did
not 20 10 sleep until four o'clock in
the morning. 1 lost % pounds
Il was so nervous that / could not
bear the noise Of the children play
ing around the house AT times
thought their noisy play would drive
me crazy. The trouble wash with
the children. OF course. il was just
nv own nervous condition
4 am glad 10 be able 10 say Pep
gen has given me relief II stopped
he formation OF gas in my stomach
7 do not jump every time hear d
little noise as I used 20 sleeI
soundly ar night instead of rollins
| and tossing Ny nervousness IS re
. leyed