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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-05

To be sure, this was written in
1885. but certainly the situation has
not changed since then. The Presi-
dent must recognize the rights of
the Senate now as he did then. If
he does, the Republicans no doubt
will meet him half way. If he does
not. and insists on the treaty as it
stands, with all its perils to Amer
lean peace, prosperity and inde-
pendence. the treaty will be killed,
and its blood will be on the Presi-
dents hands.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-05

The greatest consultative pri-
viIege of the Senate-the great
est in dignity. at least, if not in
effect upon the interests of the
country-is its right to a ruling
voice in the ratification of treat
les with foreign Powers.
The President really has no voice
at all in the conclusions of the
Senate with reference to his diplo-
matte transactions, or with refer
ence to any of the matters upon
which he consults it.
He is made to approach that body
as a servant comforting with his
master, and of course deferring to
that master.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-05

The Philadelphia Evening Led
ger, which editorially raps men who
supported Congressman Moore for
their growing" over spoils, also
presents this new annoyance: "a
battle impends over the finance
clause of the new city charter, on
the outcome of which the financial
well-being of the city will depend for
long time to come. That is the sit
uation to-day as viewed by support
ers of Philadelphia's new fundamen-
tai law who are aroused over City
Solicitor Connelley's ruling on the
sinking funds. The law officers
opinion virtually swept away the
charter provision for the retirement
of city debts through moneys in the
sinking fund. Legal action, which
may be carried to the State Supreme
Court, is expected to develop"
The Philadelphia Bulletin inti-
mates that the new tax rate advance
will not be well received.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-05

Dr. j. T. Rothrock. the veteran
State Forest Commissioner is 81, but
that does not seem to matter when
1T comes down to hunting. DR.. Roth
rock is the man who discovered Mont
Alto, for State purposes. and he has
Deen up deer hunting in that section
the last few days and covering more
ground than men half his age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
No Needless Transfers!

Complaint by employees of the bu
reau of engraving and printing that
through service had been discontinued
on the ear line by which that estab-
lishment is chiefly reached, thus in
vol, ing the needless purchase of trans
fers, has been investigated and a re-
port filed by the engineer of the utili-
ties commission, which shows that there
has been some interruption of the regu-
lar service, but that this was not the
result of deliberate action or inten-
ton to profit from the two-cent trans
fer order. Whether or not that was
the intention, the fact that there has
been any change of schedule, involv-
ing transfer charge hitherto unnec-
essary, should be the cause of sharp
action by the commission to prohibit
such shifts in the future 1t matters
not to the passenger what the motive
for schedule change may be. The
imposition of a transfer charge on a
line previously served without change
inevitably causes dissatisfaction and
arouses suspicion. The transfer
charge, indeed, should not be collected
in such circumstances. On line that
is ordinarily covered by a single ear
run through ride should be given
for one fare. If the commission will
make this rule, in clear terms and fully
inclusive of all branches of the local
system. they will go far toward allay
ing the public feeling against the
transfer charge, which has aroused
much resentment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
Stamping.

Mr.. Taft is much on the go these
days He is in great request, and
seems to enjoy responding. His au-
diences are large, and his receptions
most cordial. His heart is in his topic,
and he makes the fact apparent to his
hearers.
Stamping was not in Mr.. Taft's line
originally. 1t is with him an acquired
taste But he seems to have acquired
the taste thoroughly, and he turns the
trick with much success.
He faced an exacting situation in
1908. Pitted in the presidential con-
test against a master stumper, who in
two previous national campaigns had
shown both speed and quality in APP
pealing to voters at their homes, Mr..
Taft felt that he must do likewise /;
and off he started. His triumph in
the contest gave him confidence in
his powers. and he has been freely ex-
ercising them ever since
Mr. Bryan still keeps up his lick.
Probably no political speaker rivals
him in either mileage or word pro-
ductivity. He has lived on wheel, so
to say, the greater part of the past
quarter century, making this town
and that on railroad trains, and visit
ing and revisiting all parts of the
country. He is stranger in none of
the states, and numbers in many of
them hosts of admirers. Stamping has
probably become Indispensable to both
his health and his happiness.
| Another man who seemed to revel in
stumping was Mr.. Roosevelt. After
he had become a national figure and
quantity he was very much in evil
dence as a speaker, and increased his
popularity and prestige by his ad
dresses His tours were frequent, and
covered wide circuits. And he thrived
physically on his activity. What
broke him down was his activity a.
traveller and hunter abroad. His Afri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
can trip made heavy draft on his
strength, and his explorations in South

can trip made a heavy draft on his
strength, and his explorations in South
,, America were taxing in the extreme.
He returned home from the latter very
much shaken, and never regained his
old bounce and spirit.
The stumper finds much inspiration
i'll his work. and many conveniences
for performing it. If he knows his
business-and he should know it be-
fore setting out-the people warm to
him, whether they agree with his views
or not. There is instant appreciation
of an address well delivered, and in
terspersed with illustrations in the
popular key: and as his hearers warm
to him the speaker warns to them.
Hence the origin of that familiar
phrase, "a good time was had by all
We shall probably have some
ground and lofty stumping next
year, when the two old parties square
off for action. and the issues will be
more numerous than they have been
in many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

with thems He has not had them in
mind during his sojourn in Europe,
and he will have little time for them
until the peace treaty is out of the
way. And they are of character re-
quiring thought and preparation.
Brief recesses are proposed, and
maybe such an arrangement will be
made. 1t would not interfere with
committee work. Investigations now
in progress would proceed without in
terruption.
Nobody is proposing an adjourn
ate has been taken on the peace treaty,
and probably nobody will propose it.
now that Congress has begun its
labors, the work should go on as stead
lily and rapidly as possible The coun-
try is looking to Congress for a good
deal of relief; and the relief should
not be delayed longer than may be
necessary to frame measures with care
and debate them with information.
Congress in session at such a time
as this gives a sense of security to all
classes and conditions, and especially
to the business interests, which. be-
cause of the unsettled world condi-
tions. are naturally nervous and anx-
ious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
Congress-.

What Will be the congressional pro-
gram after Monday next-after the
supply bills have been disposed of {,
The question is now under consdera-
ton.
The Senate, of course, will discuss
the peace treaty, and with increased
animation and interest after the Presi-
dent has submitted the instrument and
delivered an address on the subject.
How long the discussion will continue
nobody may say. Much depends on
how the address is received by the
Senate and the country, and how the
stumpIng tours undertaken for and
against the treaty progress. But while
the discussion lasts. the Senate prob
ably will have little taste for any,
thing else.
The House takes the initiative in
regard 10 raising revenue and voting
supplies. and neither of those sub
jects viii be ready for early action
Hearings as to tariff revision have
jus, begun. 1t will be some time
probably months-before the ways and
means committee will be ready to re
port bill.
The supply bills must wait on the
estimates. and the estimates will no,
lie ready for months. So the commit
tees having to do with the supply bill,
viii not be ready TO report soon.
But there are many matters coming
under the head of reconstruction which
await action, and some are urgent. II
What order will they be taken up, anf
Low rapidly dispatched
On all these matters some expires
sion from the President is expected
But how soon will he be .eady to dea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
Serajevo and Versailles.

| Five years ago today the Grand Duke
Ferdinand of Austria was shot to death
at Serajcvo in Bosnia. This crime
struck the spark that caused the con-
pirate that on the anniversary of the
crime should be signed the treaty of
peace with Germany, without whose
Vaccinations war would not have re-
suited.
| When the archduke was slain at
Serajevo those who were aware of the
conditions in middle Europe, and par
ticularlv those who had measured the
magnitude of Germany's preparations
for conflict, feared that that tragedy
would be followed quickly by the
greatest tragedy of all, conflict be-
tween the major powers. They were,
however, in the minority. Few peo-
pie could credit the possibility of such
catastrophe resulting from crime
not without precedent and susceptible
of punishment by orderly processes.
Some day the whole history of Ger
many's completely in the affair at
Serajevo and the precipitation of a
world war will probably be disclosed.
That advantage was taken Of the kill
ing of the Austrian imperial heir to
forward long cherished plans is not
now questioned. 1t is most fitting
that the treaty of peace which closes
Germany's career as a military power
and puts upon her penalties for her
objectionable offense against civili-
cation should be signed on this an
niversary.
1t is most fitting, too, that the treaty
should be signed at Versailles, in the
very place where in 1871 she exacted
from France terms of peace of iniqui-
tous harshness following a war start
ed by Germany as the result of a
forged telegram. No other place in
the world could be so appropriate for
this last act and no other day could
have been so in keeping with the fit
ness of things. Thus closes cycle of
five years, the like of which for horror
and suffering and slaughter and waste
and sorrow the world has never known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
Germany Signs.

Germany signs the peace treaty
This word, flashed today by cable from
Versailles, brings sense of relief
from the anxiety created during the
past few days as to whether the dele
gates dispatched from Berlin would
finally affix their names to the instru
ment Yet it does not wholly remove
the apprehension naturally felt on the
score of the execution of the treaty
caused by the disturbed state of af-
fairs in Germany.
The signature of the treaty at Yer
sailles closes the chapter of settlement
following the armistice. The proceed
ings have lasted more than half year
They have been marked by many
minor crises, many changes Germany
has gone through the expected process
of protest and threatened refusal to
agree, but has finally, under pressure
of necessity, reached the point of ac-
ceptance.
This compact is remarkable docu-
ment, unlike any other ever drawn.
1t binds beaten nation to preparatory
payments and penalties the like of
which have never before been exacted.
1t restores independence to millions
of people long held under oppressive
alien rule. 1t puts in restraint mill
tary power that was exerted for I'M
righteous ends in dominion. 1t pun
ishes criminal assault upon the sane
tity of treaties and the rights of ma
tons. 1t lays the foundations for a
new international system for the pres
ervation of peace, the maintenance of
justice, the reduction of ornaments.
Germany protests that this treaty
cannot be fulfilled, that its terms are
unjust and impracticable. She signs
under compulsion. At her doors stand
allied armies ready for the invasion
Of her soil if she fails to observe the
compact. She is helpless. She must
respect the requirements of the treaty
or suffer disaster.
Upon the internal conditions in Ger
many much now depends. Domestic
turmoil prevails in some quarters, the
government is not strong and discon-
tent is widespread. But the people are
tired of war, sorely stricken by the
sacrifices entailed in the fruitless eff
fort at conquest, weakened in body,
disillusioned on the score of Germany's
might. A new Germany is in evolu-
ton. A new education will begin.
Opportunity is at hand to redeem the
past, however bitter the disappoint-
ment and however heavy the burden
entailed by the failure of German
arms.
The work of the allies is not finished
with the signing of the treaty today
at Versailles. They must remain on
guard against treachery and non full
fillment. The tracing of the signatures
of Mueller and Bell today has not fully
guaranteed the peace for which the
world has sacrificed so much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

The actual contents of the treaty of
peace are not so important to the Ger
man delegates as the fact that thew
are obliged to sign anything they did
not write themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

If aircraft development had enjoyed
only few more years a good swift
airplane would have brought Presi
dent Wilson back home in time for the
Fourth of July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

1t is but natural for energetic and
resourceful America to take it for
granted that if the old Monroe doc
trine happens to be lost or mislaid it
will be an easy matter to make new
one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
The Menu Card.

i used to read the left hand side
Upon the bill of fare,
Selecting with luxurious pride
From viands listed there.
The right-hand column now I sean.
My dainty mood is lost.
The question as my lunch I plan
Is largely one Of cost.
1t is a joyous sporting game.
The number that / pick
A beefsteak or chop may claim;
Perhaps to beans I'll stick.
The left hand words tempt not my ey
TO visions of delight.
l make the whole decision by
The numbers ON the right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

President Wilson has made many
speeches, but he will face his most
interesting audience when he address
es the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

The former crown prince would prob
ably have more trouble in escaping
back from Germany into Holland than
in escaping from Holland into Ger
many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

Inexorable limitations of the calen-
dar make it impossible to postpone the
Fourth of July until President Will
sons arrival.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

German officials fear assassination.
This fear is form of egotism which
assumes that the fashion they tried to
set will have followers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

The bomb distributor who blew him.
self into atoms revives interest in the
old "fool-killer" legend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

The July holidays will not be ex-
pected to make up for any oversight
with reference to July pay days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

| Eminent senatorial contributors are
limiting that now is the time to sub
scribe for the Congressional Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

A soviet government is as inviting
target for the "reds" as any other
kind of government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

China is disposed to forget humanity
in general and concentrate on Shan
tung.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

Wilhelm has quit saving wood, and
it is now suspected that he has an ak
to grind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

Germany up TO the very last main
tanned her reputation as a ship sinker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Booster.

as Bliggins good booster for the
town."
"Yes But he works the wrong way.
He is one of these landlords who are
always threatening to boost the rent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
Multitudinous Brain Fag.

MuItitudinOus Brain Fag.
"You don't mean to tell me you ever
doubt the wisdom of the MAJORITY"
"Well," responded Senator Sorghum
with deliberation, "what is a majority !?
In many instances it is only large
number of people who have got tired
out trying to think for themselves and
have decided to accept somebody else's
opinion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
Latest Inquiry.

Latest Inquiry.
Events far away have so strangely
been shaped
That in wonder we're frequently
lost.
Is it true that the former crown prince
has escaped,
Or did he stray out and get lost!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28

"After ALL" said the philosopher,
life is the good opinion of some one
else"
"That's right" declared Mr.. Cross
lots. "My wife and l are both ter
ribly worried for fear our new cook
won't like u.s."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-06-28
White Hats for the Matron

A special is devoted to their showing White tafea
George the selection sometimes combination
Sailor adaptations novelty outlined urbans medium straight
brm other noted partial white burnt
yelled feather landings white ostrich wings and fancy
stitched designs. $1,000 $1,000.
hird
New-York tribune., 1919-07-13

chance De Wolf Hopper saw the manu-
script and persuaded Strong to turn his
play into a comic opera. 1t became
"The Pied Piper" forthwith and en-
joyed large popularity during its run
on Broadway. By coincidence, Helen
Menken, leading woman of "Three Wise
Fools" was one of the youngsters in
"The Pied Piper" and she renewed her
acquaintance with Mr.. Strong during
the rehearsals of his latest play.
When David Belasco decided to
Americanize "The Good Little Devil" i"
play by the Rostands, he gave the
adaptation to Austin Strong. With
Mary Pickford in the principal role
the play had success in New York, in
which the Rostands, Strong, Belasco
and little Mary had an equal share of
glory. Bunny" was Strong's next
Broadway play, and then he went to
work on "Three Wise Fools" known
first as "Three Wise Men,"
New-York tribune., 1919-07-13
Behind the Scenes at
The ''Shubert Caiefies'

it and love it. I wouldn't give it up
for the world"
Another comedian, George Hassell,
came along just then, attired in filmy
female pajamas and boudoir cap. with
lavender ribbons. He used to play good
uncles and philanthropic physicians
and British buffers at the Castle
Square, in Boston.
"And I've never acted SINCE" he
groaned. I'm on my last lap of a
three years contract, and then no more
musical shows for me. If they must
have comedy they will have to take
it straight"
Mr.. Hassell is not small man. His
lingerie and the forbidding angle of
his pipe and his detected expression
combined to make a pathetic study in
contrasts.
Meanwhile stately feminine figures
floating by made way for Miss Gilda
Grey, the "shimmie" dancer. Miss Grey
owns up to twenty-five, but books
eighteen. She is Polish and proud of
it, but all of her stage experience was
gained as cabaret singer in Chicago.
Later on, as we watched the show from
the front, we remembered that Mr..
Wynn had said that he found it hard
to compete with so much youth and
beauty. Certainly, Miss Grey heads
the procession of fascinating rivals.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-13

Jack MacGowan, Fred Haider, Officer
Russell Vokes and Don, Joseph Kilgour
Gus Minton, Hans Wilson, Thomas
Richards, Frederick Burton and Ra,
Raymond.
1918
Marilyn Miller, Ann Pennington
Allyn King, Mildred Richardson, The
Fairbanks Twins, Will Rogers, Eddie
Cantor, W. c. Fields, Frank Carter
Savoy & Brennan, Billie Richie, Gus
Minton, Lillian Lorraine, Kay Laurell
Bee Palmer, Dolores, Dorothy Leeds
Martha Mansfield, Gladys Feldman
Harry Kelley, Frisco and Emily
Orange.
Marilyn Miller, Eddie Cantor
Johnny Dooley, Ray Dooley, Van
Schenck, George LeMaire, John Steel
Eddie Bowling, Delyle Aida, The Fair
banks Twins, Phil Dwyer, Bert Will.
iams, Addison Young, Florence Ware
Jessie Reed, Mauresette, Lucille Le
want, Kathryn Perry, Hazel Washburn
Mary Hays and Mary Washburn.
New-York tribune., 1919-07-13
Another Merging Of Stars

A merger of motion picture film
stars was announced yesterday. The
latest quartet of prominent players
who have affiliated comprises Mitchell
Lewis, Anna Q. Nillson, recently seen
in auction of Souls; Seena Owen,
one of D. W. Griffith's finds, and Niles
Welch, prominent as a Juvenile.
The four concerns were incorpor-
ated in Delaware on Thursday" said
Mark w. Wilson, Philadelphia mo-
ton picture magnate, who was seen
at the Waldorf Astoria hotel yesterday.
The Mitchell Lewis, Anna Nillson.
Seena Owen and Niles Welch produc-
tlons Company, Inc, will be the gen.
eral title of the quartet, and each of
the stars will head his or her own
company, with individual directors"
New-York tribune., 1919-07-13
By Katharine Wright

Comedians OFF duty are proverbially
morose, so when we went to interview
Ed Wynn, now shining light in the
"Shubert Gaieties of 1s1s," we knew
about what to expect. Mr.. Wynn was
not only true to type, but he was elu-
sive. After searching every nook and
corner of the world behind the scenes
at the Forty-fourth Street Theatre,
someone said, "Mr. Wynn is on the
street."
This seemed to US bad taste on the
comedians part. considering the num-
ber and variety of Junoesque young
women who were strolling about in
gorgeous costumes waiting for their
entrances. However, Mr.. Wynn was
reluctantly persuaded to return to the
fold.
"Saddest comic ever lived" he NUT
tered, with his peculiar brand OF
chuckle, thus fulfilling our expecta-
tions. Now knowing that Mr.. Wynn
would undoubtedly be sad, we felt he
might choose subject to talk about
like "The Psychology of Humor," @,
"How to Make an Audience Laugh" OF
something equally solemn. Instead, we
learned that, although apparently the
most mild-mannered of men, he is not
without force in the home.
II fired all the servants yesterday
he said next
This was a most unexpected confes
sion. 1t seems that the comedian hac
requested a lordly butler to perform
some trifling service not Immediately
connected with the dignity of his of
fee. AS trifles irritate Mr.. Wynn more
than real troubles, rebellion wa:
promptly followed by dismissal of the
entire household staff. Fortunately, The
comedians wife looked upon the mat
ter with the eyes of a philosopher
Fortunately, too, the Wynns live neal
the club.
"lt's the little things that ruffle me,
went on Wynn. 81 don't mind homes
criticism. For instance, my wife ha
picked on me after every first night
except after the 'Gaieties,' and I'v
almost grown to look forward to it
But it's friction that gets on my nerves
That's why 1 hate this business-hat