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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-21
EPISC0PALIANS MEET
IN PORTLAND IN 1920

DETROIT, Mich, Oct 2l.--Port-
land. Oregon today was selected by the
house OF deputies as the next meeting
place for the protestant Episcopal
convention in 1922, The house OF
bishops chose Philadelphia. but the
deputies did not concur and by a vote
Of 200 to 100 selected Portland. II
is expected that the bishops will agree
to the change.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-21
THE MOVIE CHILD

Poor Sir, not meaning any harm
Sells hay he hasn't got
The sheriff comes TO take the farm
which Mddens him lot
But look! the little movie child
BY one, sweet fearful glance
The stern faced sheriff has begulled
To give her pa chance.
The sheriff smiles and drives away
Pop goes to town that night,
Ank banks the money for the hay
And overythings all right
TIE william, with black moustacht
Whose speech is one long curse
Pcrsuidcs dear sister, iondly rash
To spipe her mothers purse
But ahl the movie child comes in
And says In accents sad.
"Oh sister, stealing is a sin
And mother would he mad
And then dear sister sees a light
And cries in bitter tones
To steal that purse would not he hight
scorn you, Egber Jones"
III
They lash the hero TO the track
And when the seyen.fiye
shall pass the spot in coming back
he will not be alive.
But 7ccl the movie child is here
She rimbly cuts the ropes
And lor a promising career
The hero once more hopes
The fiend who tied him to the tsll
despite his evil sneet'l
ls> subsequently sent TO Jail
For sixteen bitter years
ENVOI
I've never seen movie child
Excepting on the screen
Prt I'm completely reconclled.
II you know what mean
rup,slFht 1919, ncn Syndicate. ncn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
will be speaking authoritatively snd
with full information.

will be speaking authoritatively snd
with full information.
The opposition also will swing
around the circle. Arrangements are
already in preparation. Members Of
Congress and distinguished men out
side of Congress will soon be touring
the country in explanation of their
position and asking popular support
for the side of the question they rep
resent. In this way the President and
his friends will be trailed, and the
people made acquainted with both
sides of the controversy.
The campaign may develop into one
of extraordinary animation. But it
should not develop into one of passion
or partisan appeal. The country is in
state of unrest, and many new issues
are awaiting attention by Congress.
Hence the advisability. not to say the
necessity, of as calm judgment as pos
sible about all matters, and this maj.
ter in particular, by those from whom
Congress and the President both de-
rive their authority. So much depends
upon the decision. it ought not to be
reached in other humor than that Of
reflection growing out of patriotic in
quiry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
Temporizing With Peril.

Last Friday night a meeting WAS
held in Madison Square Garden in New
York at which radicals openly urged
the overthrow Of present American in
situations. All the speakers. who were
frank in their declaration Of purpose
to promote revolution, were permitted
to proceed without hindrance, though
the hall held numerous representatives
of the government, busily engaged in
taking notes. Two people were AZ
rested for making a "seditious" dem.
onstration in response to a particu.
larly fervid outburst Of one of the
orators.
Now the corporation that owns tho
building has been officially warned
that in renting It to the radicals it
may make itself subject to legal action
to prevent further use Of the place for
such purposes. This raises an inter.
esting question. II last Friday nights
meeting was an illegal gathering, why
were not those responsible for it and
participating in It arrestedf Why
warn the owner Of the building that
such '4llesap meetings cannot be held
ssainf
II was plain to everybody Who read
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

the reports Of the meeting of Friday
last that it was seditious proceeding,
and that those who participated,
preaching instruction, should have
been arrested Immediately. The fact
that they were not apprehended has
undoubtedly encouraged them in the
belief that they can repeat their per-
Torrance with IMMUNITY. Perhaps the
governments specialists in sedition
are now studying the notes of the
speeches of Friday night to determine
the degree of liability of those making
them. Meanwhile the ferment goes on.
The reds are continuing to agitate and
are growing holder. and are probably
making converts. 1t is dangerous to
temporize with this element. A firm
hand is needed, and a swift hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
The Treaty Campaign.

With the announcement that the
President will sail in q few days for
home We get an outline of his pro-
eedure upon landing. He will come
to Washington Immediately, in person
lay the treaty Of peace before the Sen
ate with an address, and then as soon
as possible leave on a stumping tour
to explain the instrument to the peo-
pie at their homes.
The itinerary is not given. It prob
ably has not yet been prepared He,
of course, will be consulted about it.
There is certain to be a great demand
for him. All sections and all the lead
ing cities will want to hear him. Some
must suffer disappointment. It will
not be in his power to distribute"
himself to suit the popular desire.
Time and his physical strength will
have to be taken into account.
Neither can the length Of his ad-
dress to the Senate be forecast. It
viii hardly be as long or full as one
of his stump addresses. To the SEN
ate he will probably generalize, and
thus save particulars for the general
public. But very soon both the Sem
ate and the public will have his whole
story, and from that time the discus
sion will be in full swing.
The Presidents supporters will guide
BY him. Their arguments will be fash
toned on his. And naturally. Having
helped prepare the treaty, and repre-
bentiug conspicuously the league Of ma.
lions feature, he will sound the key
hote for his side.
The opposition likewise will take
The most careful note Of Ids deliver
tSsea Thsy must reply to him. He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
The Victory Memorial.

During this week contributions are
being solicited from patriotic indi-
viduals and organizations throughout
the country for the erection here at
the capital of victory memorial. This
memorial is to take the form of great
building on a site already given by the
government. The project combines the
design of an originally planned me-
mortal to George Washington and
tribute to the men who fell in the
American ranks during the great war.
The estimated cost is $l0,00O,O00, which
is the goal of the present nation wide
campaign for funds.
An effective feature of this campaign
is the plan to commemorate those who
fell in battle by specific donations,
"gold star" gifts. Yesterday, the
opening day of the campaign, several
such contributions were recorded.
Somewhere in the memorial building
will be tablets bearing the names of
Americas dead. Every one who gives
for a gold star is insuring the placing
of these permanent records in Amer
ica's hall of honor.
This is to be a practical memorial,
a useful creation that will serve the
people in many ways, afford them
place for meetings, not merely local,
but national in character, a great con-
vention hall for nation wide organi-
cations, a museum of American his.
tory, facilities for many uses affecting
the comfort and welfare of men who
have served in the war. 1t will be a
noble addition to Washington's equip
ment and the site assigned to it, on
the north side of the Mall between
9Th and 7th streets, will make it one
of the commanding structures in
Washington.
Washington has about 225 gold stars
On its service flag, representing men
who went from here into the Army,
Navy and Marine Corps, and lost their
lives overseas. If for every one of
them a contribution is made to the
memorial fund the capitals quota Of
the national fund Of 100000 900 will
be reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
Germany at a Tragic Crisis.

Germany's yielding to the necessity
of signing the peace treaty is marked
by agonized expressions of protest
which are not unnatural in the cir
cumstances. 1t comes terribly hard to
sign an instrument of peace which
acknowledges guilt, promises punish
ments and accedes to the appropriation
of several million people to alien juris-
diction. Considering the objects for
which Germany went to war, the
acquisition Of supreme power in Eu-
rope and the gaining of valuable ter
ritory and the control of the worlds
commerce, this result of nearly five
years of effort and loss and suffering,
this reduction of Germany to military
impotence and to economic subjugation
for many years to come, is inexpressi-
bly, tragic.
But there is no alternative. Ger
many must sign or be punished
through military occupation of her
soil, the holding of her cities, perhaps
the renewal of the war in all its aw-
fulness of slaughter and destruction,
with no chance of successful defense.
Germany is beaten to the ground and
her people and statesmen realize the
fact.
The actual signing of the treaty is
delayed, not by reason of German re-
luctance, but to insure complete full
flment of the form Of agreement.
There is some question az to the per-
sonnet of the German delegation. Won
Brockdorff- Rantzau has quit Versailles
and his successor az chief delegate,
DR.. Haniel Won Haimhausen, has tele
graphed his resignation to Weimar
rather than afix his signature. Time
must be given to insure the presence
at Versailles when the treaty il sub
mitted for final action Of q German
representation fully authorized to sign
in the name Of the German govern
ment and people.
If the government at Berlin col
lapses, If the military party forces the
faH Of the present organization, per-
haps with dictator in charge of af-
fairs, the treaty may not be signed at
the appointed hour. Germany will
then have defaulted, and the orders
will be given by Foeh for the advance
into Germany that will renew the fight
and put the issue Of treaty making into
the future. As far 40 the allies are
concerned the situation Is simple. If
Germany does not through fully ae-
credited delegates sign the treaty at
the time designated the war will be re-
newed. The people of Germany are
to be pitied If they are now to be
thrown anew into conflict by . revived
military rule that refuses to aeknowi.
edge defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
A Profiteering Inquiry.

An inquiry into retail prices in
Washington such as that proposed by
the Senate District committee is much
to be desired. 1t has been frequently
charged during the past two years.
since the United States went into the
war. that the rates for all necessities
of life were excessive at the capital,
as compared with other cities. Ger
tainIy they have been high. But
whether they have ranged higher here
than elsewhere is not yet established,
though frequently asserted by persons
who have come here on visits and have
gone away complaining of extortion.
1t is only fair to Washington to as
certain the fact on this score, to es-
tablish definitely whether the prices
for identical commodities have ranged
higher here than in other cities, and
if so for what reason. If the local
prices have been extortionate the AGO.
600 permanent residents of the CAPT.
tai have suffered more severely than
the smaller number of temporary resi-
dents and transient visitors. If that
condition prevails today the chief suf-
ferers are the Westinghouse them
selves, in whose interest an inquiry
with resultant remedies should be con-
Quoted.
Nobody would welcome more an ef-
feetive and result producing probe into
the local price scale for food and cloth
ing and other necessities than the Dis
triet people, who have paid dearly for
these essentials during the war months,
and SO far as they felt that they were
suffering in common with other Ameri
cans have borne the burden as cheer
fully as possible and in a patriotic
spirit. If. however, there has been un-
due extortion here, if the purveyors
of necessities have gouged the public,
If excessive profits have been made by
wholesalers and retailers, they are en-
titled to the facts and they are en-
titled also to effective remedial legisla.
ton.
If, however, the Washington markets
and shops have maintained price
scales commensurate with those preva.
lent elsewhere, If food and clothing
have been sold here at merely the
same extortionate rates that prevail in
other cities, the matter is not one for
merely local remedy, but for national
solution.
Washington does not deserve con-
domination unheard Is q profteerins
city. Nor if prohteering has existed
here out of proportion to the national
range of prices does the blame rest
upon the whole community, for the
people of the District themselves have
been the main sufferers and they have
sought in vain for relief. The matter has
at all times been within the province
Of Congress> for inquiry and remedy If
remedy can be found. Now let there
be full, prompt and effective in
quiry. If prohteering is found to
prevail here unduly let remedies be
pplied. But lot it not be assumed
that the people Of Washington hass . as
class acquiesced in this process or
that profiteering is peculiar to this
| community.
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SHOOTING STARS,
By PHILANDnR JOHNSON,

An Improvement.
"Did you get the bill for my bath
ing suit, father dearf"
eyes. The bill was a great improve
ment ON the suit.
"In what wayi"
ut was 80 large"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

The irresponsible cynicism, ut is
cheaper TO move than pay rent" has
NO standing whatever in the present
discussions Of landlords and tenants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

Some republicans are content to al.
low Senator KNOBS resolution to stand
as an interesting document to which
reference may be made in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

As an evidence Of his courteous con-
sideration President Wilson intends to
make his first speech after his return
TO the United States Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

Tho Locust.
The grove was once all green and fair,
A comforting retreat.
The withered foliage shows you where
The locust stopped to eat.
As he devours, harsh refrain
necessarily he sings;
He seems . voice without Q brain,
An appetite With wings.
Tho havoc he may leave behind
For him holds no dismay;
BE thinks the whole world was dc.
signed
For his brief holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

Something will be accomplished if
article ten defines boundaries with
sufficient precision to prevent Mexi-
cans from shooting across the United
States border.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
The Autocrat.

The Autocrat.
The monarch aside We may fling
With swiftness that causes him
dizziness;
The ice mans more nearly a king
Than any one now doing business.
"You's bound TO miss some oppor-
tunities in dis life" said Uncle Eben.
EVERY boss race looks like it's full Of
opportunities at de start"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

Senator Borah believes there ought
TO be an immediate and unremitting
Sight on the league Of nations, even
if he has to conduct it single.handed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

By way of evening up for discour-
tesy Rantzau might be required to
stand up when he signs some of the
peace documents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

An investigation of the high cost of
living usually develops the informa-
tion that the worst fears are justified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

There is some belief in the Capitol
that the first step in reconstruction
will be to reconstruct the peace treaty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

There was still sufficient discipline in
. mutinous Germany navy to provide
for well.rehearsed sinking Of q feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

Germany has not shown much par
Elementary experiences in Paris except
in the line Of flibustering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
The Important Branch.

The Important Branch.
II understood that when you laid
the foundation for your colossal for
tune your education did not 60 much
beyond reading, writing and arithme-
TIC"
EYES," replied Mr.. Cumrox, "and I
was careful not to let the reading and
writing take too much time away from
the arithmetic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

The locusts provided a fine outlook
Of autumn scenery which the climate
entirely ignores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
Hemen's Aluminium Polish

Have you tried Hemen's Electric Polish,
Hemen's Electric Silver Platter, or Hemen's
Metal Polish, now being demonstrated on the
Fifth floor? Each is surprising in its results.
Hemen's Aluminium Polish is now added to
the demonstration. The easiest, safest and
most satisfactory cleaner you can find for
aluminium, steel knives, porcelain bathtubs,
wash bowls and similar surfaces, Sc can.
EousefuniShins Section. Fifth noor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

The competition for the title of
Coolest June on record" has been
slight this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
Beautiful to See.

"What part Of the scenery around
here seems to attract the most atten-
toni"
"Well," said Farmer Corntossel, Owe
studied tho boarders pretty close.
should say it's the ham and eggs on
the breakfast table,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
The Garbage Question

Begins when the first scraps of food leave
the table The easiest and most sanitary way
of collecting them is in paper garbage bag,
which is specially perforated for sanitary pur-
poses, and fits into metal framework
Thirty-three bags. liberal months supply. in
a package, for 40c Metal frame, Csc.
Housefurnishins Section. Fifth door
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
To Learn Your Net Weight

A Bathroom Scale is very convenient. A re-
liable one, white enamel to match bathroom
fittings and furnishings, $1,000.
Bath Seats, white enamel finished, with
rubber-covered holder, $3.50 and $2.25.
Housef,rnishins Section. Fifth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
A New Shipment of
GREEN POTTERY

Recently arrived green pottery vases,
flower bowls, flower holders. fern dishes and
cemetery vases. The vases and flower bowls
are in round octagon, flask and fare top
shapes. and are artistic for flowers indoors and
out The fern dishes have earthenware insets.
Green Pottery Flower Bowls. CSC to sI5o.
Green Pottery Vases, zoe to S5c.
Green Pottery Flower Holders round shapes,
turtles frogs, pond lily leaves, according to design
and sze Csc to Soc.
Green Pottery Fern Dishes, four Sizes SOC to 75c.
Green Pottery Cemetery Vases, 5oc.
China sectien, Fifth door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
Summer Furniture of Polished
Maple

Affords an excellent opportunity for the
selection of settees, chairs and rockers for
the porch and the summer home interior.
Strongly built, with patented reinforced seats,
and then double woven rattan seats and backs ;
with natural maple finish, it is especially
desirable and cool and comfortable for sum-
mer use.
Large High-Back Rockers, $500.
Medium Rockers, $3.50.
Medium Armchairs, $3.50.
Settees, $500.
Small Sewing Rockers, SITS.
Small Sewing Chairs, SITS.
Footrests or Stools, $3.50.
yuf,iturs Section. 6eor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
"Wink.O"-Quick AS a Wink

Removes spots from clothing, dishes, uten-
sils and even the hands and face. Apply it
like soap and simply rub it off. No water
required. Try it the next time your automo-
bile decorates clothes and hands. 15c can.
Houssfurnishing Section. Fifth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
Making Summer Homes Complete With Comforts
and Conueniences for the Warmer Days
When You Want a Pillow
In a Canoe or a Hammock

Or on a porch. or anywhere in the summer
camp or bungalow, the most adjustable type
for all uses is a round shape or not-too-large
square one Like those new ones with a
gay-colored floral cretorlne covering, or
quaint and dreamy Jap design, carried out in
harmonious blues, greens, puppies and browns
Special at $500.
Round Pillows of beautiful changeable
mercerized material, or floral cretonne; the
first trimmed with fruit, the other with
braid. Special at $1.75.
Embroidery Section, Second floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
Every Bathroom Should Have
A Shower Bath

The knickerbocker Bath Spray-Brush
affords you the facilities not only for re-
freshing shower, but also for good rub
down and massage. Price, $500 to $500, &C
cordng to size and brush and massage equip
ment.
HousefHnishing Section, Fifth hoor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24

japanese Blue and White Goods
Make Attractive Summer Homes
A new lot Of Japanese sets and separate
pieces, in blue and white, and including
number of attractive new designs. 1t has been
difficult to obtain these goods and we advise
earlv selection while the assortment is varied
and complete:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
For Serving Punch

FOR Serving funCn
Beautiful and large new glass punch bowls
in three leading Colonial styles. varying from
wide to narrow Fittings; complete with stand.
$3.50 to $3.50.
Colonial Glass Punch Glasses, handled.
$l.00 and $1.s5 dozen.
Glassware Section Fifth door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
Have Your Down Quilts Recovered

Your wool quilts should be placed hands
the time is drawing when only
limited number of orders be handled.
Our Sanitary Recovering Process removes the down without
the thereby thoroughly renovatng the
The stitching and finishing done by machines in charge
floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-24
A Table of Covered Glass Jars

If you are looking for something suitable
to hold candy or salted nuts see the charming
Colonial and other shapes of tinted or plain
glass, decorated with colored gilt-edged bands.
or light floral cuttings. Pound and half-pound
sizes. $l.25 to $3.50.
Glassware Section. Fifth door.