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nit. E..-t Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
tries will find work to do worthy Of
their best powers.

tries will find work to do worthy Of
their best powers.
A question often heard is, Has the
war created, among 80 many needs, the
need Of q new diplomacy And, if
SO, what precise shape will it take :
How win the new style diplomat differ
from the oldi What will be expected
Of hint and how will he execute his
eommissionf
We may be sure that what il called
diplomacy has survived the war. Ma
tions will continue to send representa-
tives abroad for the transaction of
business, and it is altogether likely
that they will continue to choose for
their purposes alert men Of keen per-
ception, of ingratiating manners and
of experience in affairs. The war has
made many changes, but has not abol
ished the very human feeling Of look
ing out for number one, or Of secur-
ing the clearcst advices about what is
best for number one. In other words,
the new style diplomat will have many
things to DO which he will do after
the old procedure. If there are new
wrinkles to be learned he will learn
them, and apply them to the profit, if
possible, of the country he represents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
Retirement a Public Necessity.

With the testimony of the chief
clerks Of three of the government de-
partments laid before the House COM
mittee on civil service reform, the
case for federal retirement is as
strongly stated as possible, and a ia
vorable report on the pending bill to
provide a means for caring for the
superannuated workers should follow
without question. These officials told
the committee that the work in their
respective departments was seriously
checked by the presence in them of
men and women of long terms of serv-
ice who have passed their point of real
usefulness and are holding on des-
perately for the sake of bare living.
It was pointed out yesterday by the
chief clerks who testified before the
committee that these men and women
are almost without exception getting
small pay; that they never save il a
few cases have received large salaries.
Most of them are in the older branch
es of the service in which the pay
scales have not been increased during
their incumbency. Consequently they
have not been able to save against the
needs of old age. 1t is no discredit
to them that they now find them
selves compelled for sheer sustenance
to cling to their positions. Indeed,
they are to be praised for seeking to
remain self-supporting rather than re-
vert to dependence upon others, who
have themselves burdens heavy enough
already.
The passage of the retirement bill
at the present session is to be ex-
pected. During many years it has
been debated, with a constantly in
creasing sentiment in its favor. The
measure itself has been worked out
to meet objections and is now in shape
to command general support. 1t
should be one Of the assured products
of this Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
Independence Bay.

If the people Of Washington want to
enjoy the Independence day celebra-
ton with clear conscience they should
contribute to the fund for the ex-
psnsss, subscriptions to which have been
solicited and are now being slowly TO-
ceivsd. A spectacle Of exceptional at
tractiveness will be presented. Though
all of the personal services of partici;
pants and conductors are given free,
the materials and labor will cest
money. Bands must be hired. Deco
rations must be bought, costumes pro-
vided and various facilities Of equip
ment purchased and built. Fireworks
will be displayed. All of these things
call for cash.
Iu the old days the head Of the fam
lily would spend several dollars cheer
fully and gladly to buy box Of fire.
works for the entertainment Of his
chiidren-snd incidentally the gresn'
ups-and think nothing Of the cut
lay. Now that promiscuous powder
burning is prohibited by law and In
dependence day has been transformed
from time Of horror and destruction
into q peaceful occasion Of real csie'
bration, the citizen should be willing
should even be eager to devote part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

If not all Of the money he formerly
spent in explosives to enable the city
to make a proper representation on
the national birthday.
This is not case of cutting the gar
ment to the cloth, of measuring the
program to the amount of money re-
ceived. Contracts must be given and
expenditures incurred to provide a
definite program. At least $4,000 will
be needed to foot the bill. If the peo-
pie do not subscribe this amount by
popular subscriptions to the fund there
will be deficit. 1t is not fair, it is
not patriotic, to let those who have
been giving their time and energy to
the production Of this spectacle assume
this deficit in addition to the generous
subscriptions they have already made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
Public Servants and Service.

The appointment of Mr.. Polk to the
newly created office of Undersecretary
Of State shows that he has reconsid-
cred his recently announced purpose
to retire to private life.
Both the administration and the
country are to be congratulated. Mr..
Polk has been doing some excellent
work in the State Department, has
mastered the details Of business there,
and in his new post-which will give
him liberal opportunity-should add
to his high reputation.
More than ever now service in that
department will ell for men of train
ing and fine capacity. The business
is increasing in quantity, and taking
on some new phases. The government
is On the eve of establishing some new
and more intimate relations with the
outside world, and they will have to be
conducted with a sure skill.
In the Inauguration of the new Or
der Mr.. Polk will be able to bear a
valuable hand by reason Of his Official
part in what has led up to it. He has
assisted in much of the work out Of
which the new order>will grow.
And what is true of the State De-
partment is equally true of all the
ether departments of the government.
All are showing an increased volume
Of business, and some new kinds of
business. Hence the necessity for a
full working force Of thoroughly COM
petent men in every branch Of the
governments service.
Ard the service-every grade of it
should be put on basis attracting
the best men and holding them after
they have been secured. The duties
should be appertiened 50 as not to
prove overtaxing. Salaries should be
adjusted to the necessities Of the new
times-should be Axed at liberal fig
urss, and thus insure adequate com
pensatien and all comfort for those in
the governments commission.
Uncle Sans establishment IL today
very large. A great host Of persons,
men and women, are employed in a
great variety Of ways. Some are spe-
cialists. Others are qualifying for spe-
cial work. All are engaged in what is
essential to . satisfactory conduct Of
Uncle Sans affairs. ALL therefore,
are entitled to his care and pretec.
tien.
The gevernmeRtis service should be
made, and kept, attractive in every
way. Prisss in private life are Of
many kinds these days, and possess a
strong lure. Hence, as in many cases
the government is a bidder for the
best help, it should bid high for any
new help it may need, and deal liberal
ly with the help it has already under
satisfactory assignment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
Diplomacy, Old and New.

The Office of British ambassador at
this capital is still vacant. Some very
: distinguished men have been men
toned in connection with it. Mr. Bal
p four was one of the first. But he is
: past seventy, and not inclined, it is
said, to undertake new duties away
from home. Lord Robert Cecil and A.
Bonar Law, younger men, see larger
opportunities in parliament. Premier
e Borden of Canada feels an urge to
2 stay where he is.
H. a. l.. Fisher, British minister OF
education, and Viseeunt Burnham, pro-
{ rrretor of the London Daily Telegraph,
l".tner of whom is known In this
country. are now suggested.
This Washington place should ap-
peal strongly now-more strongly prob
b. ably than ever before. England and
america are on better terms than ever
. before The war has established new
.c:-s.ons between them. For the first
inc, they have been nghting on tne
came side, and having won are in very
good hun0r with each other. This
2 should make the life and duties of the
British ambassador here and of the
american ambassador in London most
agreeable.
The main thing will be for these
two officials to contribute toward the
p maintenance of the cordial relations
that have thus been established. There
may be need for the exercise to thit
end of the best diplomacy. England
: aad America arc scheduled to become
competitors FOR world trade, and
I friendly rivals for supremacy in Other
. matters; and so both the statesmen
!, aad the diplomats Of tae two coun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
The Western Hemisphere.

PEesidcnt-elect Fsssoa of Brazil.
whose visit to Washington closed to-
day, received assurances during his
too brief stay of the cordial feeling of
the people of this country for the peo-
pie of his country, and he gave as
. sursnces on behalf Of his eountrymen
that the feeling is reciprocated, Let
us hope that this feeling of cordiality
may grow in both countries. Certain
~ everything possible should be done
to promote growth.
The people of Brazil are prosperous
and progressive. Their country is rich
in resources. Its future is promising
e in the extreme. In the new era that
has dawned on the world Brazil should
make rapid strides toward great
thhEs. She should, and will, bear a
very helpful hand toward putting the
western hemisphere in the forefront
of the worlds progress.
America as the leading nation on
this side of the great water desires
the friendship and cooperation of all
her neighbors to the south in the task
all have set for themselves. She is
their friend, and bespeaks their friend
ship. And, all working together in
friendship. they should accomplish the
= common aim and wish-a steady ad-
vance for all, stat ility for all, and a
strong and still stronger bond uniting
all.
e America has not made progress in
her commercial relations with Central
and South America because of a lack
of ships. For long years We have had
no merchant marine, but in the mat
ter of the little trade we had secured
were dependent on foreign bottoms.
But that situation has been ended.
We now have ships; and presently the
Stars and Stripes will be flying over
merchant fleets Of the latest equip
ment and adequate for carrying the
largest volume of trade.
But ships, of course, are not all. We
must establish credits. We must study
foreign markets. We must exchange
visits with those We would draw closer
to Us.
There is q great deal to be done !;
and the time for action has arrived.
Our European competitors are alert,
and know all the ropes. They are ex-
perienced and accomplished traders;
and we shall be we'll advised if we
take leaf out of their book, and hus-
tie as we have never hustled before.
In Brazil we shall have friend in
the man soon to undertake the direc-
ton of the countIy's affairs. He will
take Office the better fitted for it's
important duties by reason of his re-
cent sojourn in Paris, where, as . par
ticipant in the peace conference, he
came in touch with the new movements
designed to bring all nations into new
relations one to another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

Trade conditions are already begin
ming to invite attention to the tariff.
Those old topics, protection" and "free
trade" will no doubt be available to
next years campaign orator in spite
Of the pressure of other business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

Fears are new expressed that Amer
lea is becoming the selling market Of
the world. It was the late Theodore
Roosevelt who spoke Of the POSSIBLE
ity Of the "Chinafcation" Of the
U. 8. 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

The safety of the ex.kaiser is bar
gained fer. There is no clear explana-
ton of the extraordinary soiicitude Of
a newborn democracy for played-out
autocfat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

The American Federation of Labor
Endorsed government ownership, but
did not advise the appointment Of Mr..
Burleson as general director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

One Of the new problems now leom-
ing up is the afluent gentleman who
has stored up a cellar full Of forbid
den fluids.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

1t would have been difficult to de-
: wise any peace terms against which the
. German delegates would not have felt
in duty bound to protest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

The American delegates who accom-
panied President Wilson have achieved
international regulations as good lis
tsners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

Mr.. Borah continues to deny that
the Senate will proceed by and with
the advice and consent of President
Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

Absolute prohibition may enable an
overworked police force to take its
mind off beotleggers and give its en-
tire attention to burglars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

The fact that the war is over seems
to prompt in the minds of some Of the
Germans desire to start another one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

Frequent mention Of "the honor of
Germany" is a good sign. 1t shows
latent possibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

Bernstorf does not succeed in any
Z undertaking; not even in his effort to
retire to private life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

No doubt the treaty smashers in
Berlin still have their hopes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

The German battleship finally join
cd the sunk without trace" class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILAEDER JOHNSON.

True Optimism.
"As an optimist, what is yeur atti-
tuds toward the seventeen-year
leeusti"
"Well, I'm glad he isn't sixteen
Fyssr locust, or a ifteen-year locust,
and SO on"
The Writing Game.
1s that pale, agitated man with the
sad expression the author writing
scenariop
"No," answered the moving picture
star "He's the manager writing
check"
The Plays the Thing.
The things that poor old Shakespeare
wrote
Are queer and that's a fact.
They're strangely easy when you quote,
But mighty hard to act.
! Opinions.
"What is your opinion on this sub
jectf" inquired the constituent.
aMy opinion" replied Senator sor-
ghum, "is that opinions aren't worth
mentioning just now. What We want
10 action"
"A heap depends on locations" said
Uncle Eben. "What some folks calls
Q flower aim muffin but a weed when
it grows up in de wrong place"
| H. C. L.
High cost Of livin'! Causin' such dis
| tressi
Every year the size of Susie's gown is
growing less.
High cost Of livin'! Profteerin' loot!
Seems that Susie can't afford Q life
size bsthip' suit.
High cost Of livin'l Melancholy
rhymel
Susie has to wear her winter furs In
summer time.
High cost Of livin'i Cant economizs.
The more you have to pay for clothes
| the less they are in size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
Bargain Thursday Day to Supply Summer Needs at Savings
Garden Hose, $4.49

FiVe-ply Garden Hose. 25-ft.
lengths: complete with combina-
ton brass nozzle, fully guaran-
teed-Bnsement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
5000 Grass
Rugs, $3.65

sxs-ft. woven border and fisx-
~ stenciled design Grass
Rugs, in rose, green. blue ana
brown coloringe. Excellent Tor
small rooms. halls and porches.
Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
| $3.50 Stenciled
Grass Rugs, $9.75

Heavy weight. Ciosewoven Grass
Rugs. size 9xl2 IT., for large rooms;
In fifteen handsome stenciled de-
signs. in green. blue. tan. pink and
brown shades. with band, scroll and
floral borders. as well as Chinese
and medallion designs.-fourth
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
soc White Luna
Lawn. 44c

44-inch White Luna Lawn, an
extra fine quality, snow white
bleached.-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
$1.Z5 Fountain
Syringes, 79c
19c Washable Gree
tonnes, 1ZAc Yd.

Washable Cretonnes. floral and
tapestry designs, light and dark
colorings; excellent for summer
curtains and draperies, sofa and
comfort coverings, shoe and laun-
dry bags. Full bolts. from which
you may purchase any number of
yards.-FOurth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
Boys $1.69
Pants. Sl.35

Boys Knickerbocker Pants, OF
fne twilled genuine cation khaki
cloth; full cut and well made;
matched inner Innings and pock-
sts. Sizea I 20 Is ysars-Thirs
FlQpr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
SOC Cannon
Cloth. 3Qc

36-inch White Cannon Cloth.
heavy, close-woyen. linen-fnish
grade for MILDLY blouses, suits
and skirts.-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
S2.Z5 Bleached
Sheets, $1.79

s1xso Seamless Bleached Sheets,
double-bed size; made of superior
grade sheeting cotton. - First
Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
Boys Palm Beach
Suits. $3.50

Boys Balm Beach Waist Line
Suits, with kn1ckerbocker pants;
ecfu. fawa and dark .grav Esnu-
Inc Palm Beach Cloth; un1fned,
for summer wear; guaranteed
washable. Sizes to II years
Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
79c White
Pique, SOC

44-inch White Pique, with the
stylish cable cord; q heavy. Arm
woven quality, for suits and
skirts-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
The Plays the Thing.

"A heap depends on locations" said
Uncle Eben. "What some folks CALI
q flower aim muffin but a weed when
it grows up in de wrong place."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25

s1x90 Seamless Bleached Sheets.
heavy round-thread quality, full
double-bed size.-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
$1.5O Pillows, 06c
Food Chop
pers, $1.20

Rollman Food Choppers, with
four cutters; easily cleaned and
adjusted; medium size.-Base-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-25
Pearl
Necklaces, $50
Soc and 75c
JeWelry, Z9c

Sample line of Jewelry. includ-
ing Brooches, Bar Pins, Earrings,
cavaliers. Scarf Pins. Gun Links.
Collar Pins, etc. Choice of large
assortment Of uA-to-date summer
jewelry.-First Floor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-04-18
GERMANY'S PLANS IN POLAND

Germany, it is learned, has been
trying to make an alliance with the
new Poland, says Current Events.
The Ebert government proposes,
very cautiously, to "take full account
of Polish aspirations" More, it will
grant to Poland the free use of the
port of Danzig, but Germany wants to
own it. Germany will recognize Po-
lands claims to the eastern part of
Galicia, or Austrian Poland. German
financial help will be given for the
purpose of re-establishing Poland's
industries.
To the Poles these are rather tempt
ing offers, especially as the Allies
have been slow to say what more they
would do for Poland. But in return
for these benefits Germany asks
what? A corridor" through Poland
to Russia! The chief purpose of the
Allies in setting up strong Poland
was to cut Germany off from Russia,
so that the two could not readily unite
or cooperate unless by sea.
1t may be that Germans are look
ing ahead to future alliance with
Russia, and perhaps with Japan, to
form a league able to cope with the
League of Nations.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-04-18

John Rowe made business trip to
Bonne Terre Friday.
Marvin Harris of near Big River
visited at the home of Mrs. Mary
Riddle.
Miss Katherine Groves closed a
very successful term of school at
Avocca Friday and returned to her
home at Hillsboro Friday. evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Heaton and son,
Aubrey, of Flucum visited at the home
of VIM. E. Heaton Monday.
Chris Knorpp, Chas. Bellville and
Archie Stated of Oakvale, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. C. Carter and children of
Tunnel, Miss Roxiej Beard and Fen
ton Thurman of Silver Springs at
tended church here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E. Heaton and
children, Aletha, Roscoe and Edward,
visited at the home of H. C. Rhodes
Sunday.
Mrs. Ralph Meyers and baby visit
ed relatives in Bonnie Terre Monday
and Tuesday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1919-04-18
ELVINS

Miss Myrtle Scheck visited relatives
in Flat River Thursday.
Virgil Phillips, Paul Bruin, Earl
Montgomery and Chas. Matkin of
Flat River were Elvins visitors Thurs
day.
Misses Anna Roegner and Tennes-
see Pollitte were Flat River visitors
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Malone of Flat
River visited Mrs. Malone's brother,
John Harris, Thursday. g..
A basket ball game was played by
the sixth grade Elvins and Flat River
boys Wednesday. Elvins won the
game, the score being 9-12.
Miss Pearl Edmonds of Frederick
town is visiting relatives here this
week.
A Party was given at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Degrant Saturday
night. All present report nice time.
Miss Blanche Stout of st. Louis is
visiting relatives and friends here this
week.
Mr.. Howard, the eighth grade teach
er, and pupils went on hike out the
Loughboro road Saturday evening.
They roasted weiners and marshmal-
lows and all had an enjoyable tine.
Misses Lulu Hulsey and Ida Fin
gers were Flat River visitors Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Norris, Mrs. H.
Brown and Miss Pearl Edmonds and
Mrs. F. Childers motored to Flat Riv-
err Monday.
Mrs. Carr Hartshorn and Mrs. Ma
lone were Flat River visitors Monday.
Misses Edna Sherrills and Edna
Monday.
Ed Francis transacted business in
Pennington Tuesday.
Miss Wayne White visited home
folks in Esther Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Myrtle and Mabel Scheck
were Flat River visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. /. Large were shop
ping in Pennington Monday.
The Elvins High School will present
1.-THE Dream that Came True, COM
edy, in 8 acts, Tuesday, April %.
Henry Queen of Caledonia is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Henry Brown.
Lee Laird is building a garage in
the Brewer lot.
Mrs. Frank Redmond visited her,
sister, Mrs. Browning in Flat River
Sunday. ~
Mrs. Clara Stout is seriously ill
with pneumonia.
Miss Virginia Sizemore has accept
ed position at Mrs. Laird's this
week.
B. Prater of Leadwood visited
friends here Sunday.
Opal Crabdree and Ed Wolfe left
Saturday for Merido, Mo-, where they
have employment.
Miss Sedalia Crabdree spent Satur-
day with Miss Beatrice Easter.
Mrs. Maize Taylor and daughter,
Gladys, are visiting her sister, Mrs.
A Penberthy, and family of Hickory
Grove.