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Lynch Law in Berlin.

Few more terrible scenes have been
enacted since the beginning Of the
war than that in the streets Of Berlin
last Wednesday, when Karl Liebknecht
and Rosa Luxembourg, Spartacari lead
ers, were killed. The woman was
lynched by mob that manifested the
most savage and bestial fury.
Liebknecht's death was more mer-
ciful. He was shot by his escort while
trying to escape. Thus has passed a
man upon whom were once conferred
the hopes of many million Germans
at the time of the revolution which
overthrow the autocratic power. Lieb-
knecht had been q fearless agitator for
years, defiant member Of the feichs.
tag, often silenced by official pressure
and finally imprisoned. II was thought
by many that when the break came
Liebknecht would prove to be the man
Of the hour, the real leader. he MS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

done his part in creating and fosteriag
prohibition sentiment. Politically, he
has lost ground there. Democratic
leadership has been transferred to
others. But on this moral issue, put
and kept on moral grounds, he has
maintained his influence; and the vote
of yesterday is due probably in gen.
erous measure to his activities.
This credit may be accorded without
subscribing to the contention of some
Of Mr.. Bryan's friends that it was his
championship of prohibition that kept
him out of the White House. That
assertion is not at all persuasive. That
in some sections of the country the
influence of the drink traffic was un
friendly to him in all three of his cam
paigns for the presidency is altogether
likely. But in none of them was it in
any measure strong enough to turn
the scale. Both Mr.. Mckinley and Mr..
Taft won on issues purely political, and
having to do with economic policies.
In 1896 protection and sound money
trimphed at the polls over a revenue
tariff and free silver. In 1900 Mr.. Ne
Kinley, having given the country
satisfactory administration of it's af-
fairs, was reelected to continue the
good work. In 1908 Mr.. Taft was
elected on the strength of the second
Roosevelt administration, of which he
had been a conspicuous member.
Neither of them made the slightest
appeal to the drink traffic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18
e Kr Bryan and Prohibition.

e feIisto the lot of Nebraska to put
the eapstone on the monument. Thir-
ty-six votes were necessary to ratify
the prohibition amendment, and she
supplied the thirty sixth.
The Blackwater state is the home
of Mr.. Bryan. No public man in
Aneriea has contributed more of his
time to the cause Of prohibition than
fhe orator Of the Platte. Probably
none has addressed SO many people on
The subject. For years, in his cease
less journeyings up and down the coun-
Cry, appearing before audiences on this
subject and that, he has never forgot
zen the subject of prohibition.
Since retiring from the cabinet, Mr..
Bryan has confined his canvassings
largely to prohibition. he promptly
made his purpose known, and has held
to il. His audiences have never been
larger. His challenges to the drink
traffic have never been more direct.
More applause has never at any time
greeted his utterances.
- ~ 49, Gtata Mr. ByR aaa
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Ash Collections.

It is stated that the Senate subeom-
mittee has practically decided to sub.
NIT an amendment to the District ap-
preparation bill providing for assunp-
ton by the District of the work of col
Letting ashes, now done by contract.
In behalf of the present ash collector,
whose service has been most made
quate, it is urged that he has had seri-
Gus difficulty in getting labor. What
ever the cause, the collections have
been so infrequent as to inf1ict
hardship upon householders. If
the contract system is abandoned and
the District is charged with the task
of collecting the ashes sufficient sum
should be appropriated to insure con-
tinuous service. The ash collector with
a fixed income has been unable to com.
pete for labor BY offering higher
wages except under penalty Of losing
money on his contract. The District
should have q margin Of funds to en-
able it to keep the SERVES regular.
The householder cares little whether
the ashes are taken by q contractor or
by the District. But he does care
when the ashes are not taken save at
long intervals, with resulting aeeurnu-
lations and danger. Whichever meth
cd is adopted there should be enough
money available for emergencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18
A Colored Fire Company.

In the reorganization Of the FIRE de.
partment on a two-platoon basis al,
opportunity will be afforded the Com
missioners to do justice to the e6lofed
members Of the department who have
served It faithfully ana efficiently for
a long period, and who are debarred
from any opportunity for promotion
under present conditions. Reassign.
ments of the existing force will make
it possible to organize one Of the units
as colored company, with captain Of
their own number. While. there are
only four colored members of the FIRE
department at present, if such COM
pany were organized little difficulty
would be found in filing the ranks in
view of the inducement offered by the
prospect Of promotion. The chance
which the two-platoon reorganization
presents is exceptional, and it is to
be hoped that the Commissioners will
favorably consider It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18
Open Diplomacy.

There is strong demand. in this
country for open sessions of the peace
conference. Senators and representa-
tives voice it. Leading newspapers
voice it. 1t is heard in all quarters
where the conference is subject Of
discussion.
Does not this carry with it a sort Of
obligation that when the peace treaty
is submitted to the Senate debate on
it by that body shall be in the OPEN
Such proposition has already been
made, and it may be pressed now with
vigor. Why nots
1t is hardly to the point to protest
on the ground that the Senate's prac-
tiee as to treaties has been the other
way. The doors have always been
locked. Contention has always been
that such business demanded secrecy.
Hence, secrecy has always been ac-
corded.
But this peace treaty will transcend
in importance and popular interest any
treaty hitherto submitted to the SEN
ate. It will not be a treaty between
the American government and another
government covering one particular
matter, but treaty of worldwide mo-
ment covering many world problems
and binding on many nations. In
scope and power it will top all the In
struments Of the kind recorded.
Popular concern in this country is
very great, and constantly growing.
Every well informed and rejecting
person appreciates how much Ar~t,ica
has at stake, and, Of course, every
American wants treaty which will
thoroughly safeguard American inter-
ests. None other will answer.
The Senate win be on trial The
treaty will be in its hands. Il will be
functioning as an Indispensable part
of the treaty-making power Of the
government. The President recon-
mends. The Senate ratifes, amends
or rejects.
1t is very clear that when this treaty
is taken up by the Senate the country
will be all attention-at such attention
as has seldom been exhibited. Every
thing relating to the instrument and
what senators think about it will be
preferred news; and details will be
demanded. A mere summary Of the
discussion, issued from day to day
from behind closed doors, and prepared
by somebody unfamiliar with news re-.
porting, would satisfy nobody. It
might, Internationally, do injustice to
the participants in the discussion.
The President has declared against
secret diplomacy, and the senats In
this matter should take the same
ground, and stand on it.
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IN fact. utterly unequal 70 tls tssk ef
organization. He had no soastsuetlys

IN fact. utterly unequal to The tssk ot
orsanintion. He had no soastfustlys
power, no true leadership, merely Z
capacity for denunciation and disturb
ance. In company with Rosa Luxem-
burg he represented the bolshevist
principles and sought to force them
upon the German people, who have
thus far refused to receive them.
1t is stated that the Ebert govern
ment breads the result Of this "lnar-
tyrdom" Of Liebknecht and Rosa Lux
emburg, having carefully sought to
avoid sacrificing any of the leaders Of
the radicals. They have shown no such
mercy toward the followers, however,
for in the course of the rioting in
Berlin during the past few weeks many
hundreds have been slain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18
The Coming Drought.

Oh, next July the sun will blaze
And scorch the slowly passing days.
AS spirits take final slump
There will assemble round the pump
The clans of thirst to claim the Juice
It needs no corkscrew to turn loose.
From lips all parched sttaws will Ell;
tend
With nothing at the other end.
The mint, bland aromatie weed, :
viii simply grow and run is seed,
And all the earth will be as dry
Az the 6aha1s isxs Jul8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

The American news correspondents
in Paris are emphatic in reviving those
old congressional inquiries, "Where
are we att" and 'sWhat are we here
xeffnl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18
New Evening Gowns Demand
Special Corsets

A very appropriate model for wear
under low-cut dresses is gracefully mod
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elastic across the front. Price, $500.
Another evening corset is of handsome silk
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Other Neglige Corsets of Aesh-tinted
broche, $50 to $40.
Brassiere for evening wear comes in
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very low in the back and finished with rib
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For stouter figures there are brassieres of
heavier satin and other materials, at Sz.oo. 4
Third floor, f street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

It is conceded generally that Russia
ought to be represented at the Paris
conference. It will puzzle any BUS
sian to know just what he is expected
to stand for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18
A Popular Top Icer
Refrigerator at $15.z5

For the small apartment or home whore
space counts there is this style having food Soc
ton lined in white enamel aad equipped with i'd
Unstable sheives top icer with galvanized zinc tn
terror ard incascd IN heavy asphalt sheathtng
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Other Refrige-ators. at different moderate
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In white. enamel. at $@3.75, and a tall top-tce-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

Henry Ford probably assumes that
IL sonAEdsel is to earn that $50, 900
salary he will have to stick to bust
ness and keep out of politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18
The Unheeded Kicker.

"Why don't you assert yourselves as
citizens and demand better roads"
Friend" replied the suburban citi-
zen, "we're so humbled and subdued
that we're thankful IL We get ehanee
to fivver through on roads that aren't
paved mostly with broken glass;"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

Unemployed soldiers regard that
@work or fight" motto as holding good.
As there is no fighting they expect a
chance to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

Theatrical managers are naturally
apprehensive Of condition which may
develop until the tax costa more than
the ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

Ben Franklin accomplished SO many
things that he must have worked as
hard as Mr.. McAdoo himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

Arrangements are expected that will
reduce Prussian U-boats permanently
to scraps Of iron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18
Chan9e of Expression.

"city people used to laugh at the
farmer"
"Yes," said Farmer Corntossel. aNow
he's got so proud an prosperous they
make faces at him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

The Former crown prince has fecov-
cred his nerve sufficiently to stand be-
fore camera without finehing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

It is but natural for the local motor
drivers to insist that most of the au.
tomobile accidents should be laid at
the. door Of the strangers who came to
the city in such large numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

The local fuel problem gradually
shifted from coal to ashes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

The Han mob asserts It's right to a
share IN the atrocities.
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SHOOTING STARS.
--
BIZ PHIr.ANDER JoHNsoN.
Forced to Tell.

Forced to Toll.
"You used 10 hate work"
II hate it yet" replied Flooding
Pete. 'But I'm goin' to keep at it. If
you get in the habit D. loafin' now
some member Of the I. W. W. is liable
to step up any minute an call you
sbrethef.'n
aScme men," said Uncle Eben, "is
SO coneeited dey believes all de things
de speechmaker says to 'em when
somebody gives 'em present"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18
A Sad Lot.

A censor's life I would not choose.
It's gloom naught could dispel.
It's fierce to know q lot of news
You never dare to tell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18

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A Completely Equipped
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-18
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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-03-14
CHAPTER viii.
Under the Veneer.

Under the Veneer.
An hour later Innes. blinking from
the sun. stepped into the tent, which
had been partitioned with rough red
wood boards into q bed chamber on
the right. D. combination dining room
and 'parlor" on the left. Her glance
Immediately segregated the three
stalks Of pink geraniums in the center
Of the Mexican drawn-work cloth that
covered the table. Gerry. herself, In q
fresh pink Bingham frock. was dancing
around the table to the tune Of forks
and spoons. II was just like Gerry to
dress mp to her setting. even though It
Wsrs only . pttifnl wa~ter-starved bou-
Quek. She had often tried to analyse
her sister-in-law's hold on her brother;
certainly they were not happy. Was It
because she made him comfortable!
Was it the little air Of Formally. or
mystery, which she drew around her1
Her rooms when sInnes wal allowed to
enter them were always nawless ;
Gerry took deep pride In her house
keeping. Why was It. Innes wondered.
that she could never shake on her sus-
picioa Of an underlying untidiness
There vas always . closed door on
0erty's processes
MAY I help1" The sun was still
following the room to her.
sHellOls Hardin looked Up from
the couch where he was lying. InneA
suspected Il Of being ! frequent re
treat 0hs had found It tumbled once
when che ran over early. It was then
that Gerry made It understood that she
liked moro formally. Innes wa rare
u IN that tent except for meals now.
o. during her alternating week Of
house chores.
= was afraid I was late" said the
slri.
Lunch win b ready In I few min.
utes.'' announced Gerty Hardin. "Won't
Eyou 1T DOWN. There's the new Jour
nal. Sam came to clean this morning
and I couldn't get to the lunch until
n hour ago"
Innea, settling herself BY the reading
table. caught herself observing that Il
would not have taken her an hour t.
net . cold lunch. still. Il would neveI
look - invitingl II Gerty's domestic
machinery was complicated and pri
vatc, tho results always were admir-
able. The early tomatoes were peeled
~ awellaas diced and were lying on
IA ~ cracked ice. The ripe blacl
IAaaAn@ -Maa An~kA0W a. = 1nkn - NoM
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1919-03-14

lowing had been the brightest of his
life. He was sure then that Gerry
loved him. The wrangles we're only
their different ways of looking at
things. OF course, they loved each
other. But Gerry couldn't stand pIo-
neer life. She had loved him. or she
would not so easily have been per-
suaded to try 1t over again. She
yearned to make him comfortable, she
said. So she had gone back, and pulled
down his ramada. and put his clothes
In the lowest bureau drawer!
1T wasn't either of our faults" he
ruminated. ut was the fault Of the In
stitution. Marriage itself Is a failure.
Look at the papers, the divorce courts.
A mans interests are no longer his
wife's. Curious that it should be SO.
But It's q fact. It il the modern dis
content Women want different careers
from their husbands"
Yet. how could he help throwing his
life into his work. He had committed
himself; 1t was an obligation. If 1t
were not for that indef1nable some
thing. his allegiance to the u which
Knocked at and definitions; oh,
he knew The had tilted with Gerty
and been worsted he would have re-
signed from his company. his company
which had dishonored him.. Why should
he stay to get more stabs, more
wounds? And the last blow. this pet
Of Marshall's! Hardin gave q scant-
ling In his path q vicious kick.
The girls prattle had died. She
walked with him silently.
At the door Of her tent, she stopped.
looking at him wistfully. She wished
he could hide his hurt. IL he had only
some Of Innes' pridel
"How are things?" She used their
fond little formula.
"Oh. rotten !" growled Hardin, fling
ing away. The gate slammed behind
hiInA