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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-09

popas-In ~, me ,t,I hero. FOR short
-oall h sIa ri friend, John A. s s.1n-
sting g.. o. Official in Nassau ,.s.ar
pt l.iands sonar Charles We, Wsost t5s
Ina l sl.l,Sa, completes .ne
al .I ns5.i''tC-to' Conversation ,t turn.
lpoa saT written document si ., Pqg-
Big to as oS III P, Tobias. a a. sue sue
Of hsa'i made by him in lSS q
a 'i ,ao spots where . two mi, mil,
s5d s,n l'I and his companions,
D BY .. l,-,a Of the three
6 e'I \ overheard " by a pick
{. .'Ts sasaders tp sor SS has
4, 5 Ta2 s'5 Treasure sure. e6aSters
tns ,,. W. schooner Maggie OAR
'aI 45s pSock-marked man eI,..I Is
!. l a. a passenger for span,
| + IN : Negro Tom catches ana
Nells LIZ fsh" as a mascot
I!ss o5 the soaf 8n'i pirate treasure.
be a:.o yoy1't tank and the hero
a .S,ags He and the passen-
& aI. ,si'i H lands the PASSENGER.
I l.syes a manifesto bearing me
, lsn,'' Henry P. Tobias. Jr."
4 I'm : new crew, the Maggie OAR
| I I'M "a and is passed by another
I' ',' the Susan B The hero
\ gon N Dead De- Mems Shoes. The
rting fish" proves a mascot IN
| A .r3 carries the hero through
N - which is followed by sew
p s,,srals. He searches for
=, ,rsasure and Old Tom falls
- J n'rates cave. The cave con-
!. ,bs skeletons Of two pirates
| N massive chest-empty save
f, tsW piece of eight scattered
Ss bottom. The hero returns to
sap and BY good luck learns the
Han IF Short Shrift island. Web
bgys the yawl Flamingo, and
srd the hero decide TO search
+ Shift island for the treasure.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-09
Entirely Of Cloth Of Gold.

An extreme novelty Is blouse
made all Of cloth of gold. in short
length, fitting the hips. The reverse
side of the flaps that finished sleeve
less arm were faced In bright blue,
while another note of color was intro
duced In a purple camisole foundation
that showed family through the metal
lie fabric.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-09
1919 Wheat Production

An estimate of the total wheat pro-
duction in western Canada for 1919 is
placed at 166.2250o0 bushels. 1t has
been figured that there will be 2GS.-
$4,000 bushels of oats. 1926. u95
bushels of barley and s,47o.0go BUSH
els of rye.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-09
ereen and Naxx combine wen.

Pipings of green silk on navy trico-
tine made charmingly effective frock.
The silk was composed Of three deep
fiounces, with an overblouse which
gave the effect Of still another flounce.
This was style specially becoming to
the slender wearer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-09
CHAPTER II-Continued.

h were far more blacks than
down on Bay street, but here
were nothing but blacks on ev'
he.
roads ran In every direction
zong them everywhere were fig
hi black women shutting with
s on their heads, or groups OF
sulaclOusly merry, most of them
here and there almost a beauty
were churches and dance halls
klOons-all radiating, so to say, O
rOUS blackneSS.
trst the effect Of the whole scene
little sinister, even a little
ening. The Strangeness of At
i juIgle, was here, and one was a
man In 1t all alone among grin
avage faces. But for the figures
B one being clothed, the Illusion
een complete; but for that and
@lnd-hearted situations from
n white-turbaned mammies
soon sprang up about me, and
groups Of elfsh children that
Engly blocked ones progress with
Ets-nOt in any weird African
b but in excellent Engllsh-for
Fper please"
request was not above the
bnly dignity Of quite big and bux-
Psses. One of these. a really su-
Eoung creature, asked for "a cop
please but with a saucy coquet.
|fttng her adolescence.
give you one If you'll tell me
4 the king lives" said I.
Il King Cohee?' she asked, and
|fe-l into very agony of negro
Hief. Recovering, she put her
/ to her lips, suggesting silence,
Boid:
Ine along, I'll show your
+ walking by my side. 1.-THE as q
g animal. she had soon brought
4 a cabin much Ike the rest,
H perhaps a little poorer looking,
Pn' There he is" and she shook
"a again with suppressed giggles.
'a'e ner a siXpence and told her
d Sood girl. Then I advanced ur
y SlF'p Of garden to where l had
Y glimpse Of a venerable
laIfed negro seated at the win
a. a Il lor exhibition, with a great
/, YoOA ID his hands. This he ap-
! 70 be reading with great solem.
!. through enormous goggles,
7 thought I caught a side-glint
Eye as though he had taken a
!. ie'0unoitering glance in my di.
H.. glance which apparently
W., aeepened his attention and
r'su 'ne dignity Of his demeanor
~, that he was not mere.
M =. W. plous also, I made my sal.
i a. once courtier-Iibe and sane.
! ao va! 10 your majesty" I said
good God looks after his sery,
~ L0 "a Is mercitul," he answered
y ,. God takes care Of his chi.
nv ~ sl seated sur, and please ex.
) ~ .e aot rising; my rheumatism Is
~ allction to me-" '''''-' =
az d not long IN settI,r . -,
WHY ri, VISIT. The old man listened
,E sl'a great composure, but with with
lcs sI +, u : Of Mysterious i'm.
Cd uo lS sar" he said. when I had
find ! / coy eopId find it for you. nov
E o1, ! Tor You. sure enough; and
B,,. man In all De Islands dat
md D ~. ! should have to 70 wild
h az +. ,( qe Lords win to keen me
bo us chair wid rheumotjcs p I ne
a t,n ,aFned Ia desc old hands
der '' u.e,., and I have faith in Dc
~ f5. Would You turn ogain~yes - ID ~
aay , YOU sure enough. I'd find
viii --DIl could and # was de
d r Ti5,ul But neobe I can see If Il
yop 'r -oa moving from dis chair.
has r,y mean brother, that the
I an ~ ID " you second sightY
hr he on glory to lis name, hal
answered Il look in 9
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-09

six girls work? l told him not to
get gay with me or I'd knock his
block of. Then the manager fired me.
| should worry.-Des Moines Regis
ter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-09

A costume originally combining
charming brown velvet with delight
full shade Of the ever popular duvetyn.
A narrow glrdIe of Jet encircIes the
waist and small Jet buttons effectively
close the side panel. The hat matches
the gown perfectly, and It 10 strikingIy
a Lady Duff-Gordon model.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-12-09

A little widow with dimples is dan
gerous thing.
Evening star., 1919-10-05
The British Strike.

Negotiations have failed for the set
tlement of the British railroad strike,
the unions rejecting a proposal for q
weeks truce for the men to return to
work and permit discussion on dis
ruted points. Evidently the unions re-
garded this tender by the government
as sign of weakness and concluded tc
hold to any advantage that might
accrue. Immediately upon the rejec-
tion of the truce plan the government
sounded a call for volunteers. both for
the preservation of public safety and
for the transport Of necessities. The
case has settled down into a finish
fight. There is some possibility of ex-
tension of the strike to bus drivers
and other workers. Fortunately, the
English people became accustomed to
short rations and to regulations during
the war, 80 that the shutting off of
transport service and the reduction
of supplies have not gravely affected
the public yet. IF the strike does not
spread, in all likelihood the govern
nent will win. Thus far no distinct
revolutionary tendency has developed.
It is a labor contest purely, though
radical Influences are at work seeking
to turn the strike into revolutionary
movement, up to this time without sue
cess
Evening star., 1919-10-05

less, as keealy as any ono else, ap-
preciates the determining value Of the
American forces in the great war that
first overwhelmed his own country,
and then after more than four years
Of devastation Left it with heavy
toll Of loss and suffering, but with
its spirit unbroken.
It is impossible to reckon the in
fuence of tho war that was about to
be fought twenty-one years ago when
the Belgian prince reached Washing
ton toward the participation and ulti-
mate success of this country in the
great war that has just closed. The
United States learned certain lessons
in consequence of its engagement with
Spain It gained broader vision It
acquired new responsibilities. It gave
it a keener perception Of the rela-
tions it bore to other countries. It
quickened its sense of world partner
ship.
When King Albert comes to Wash
ington he will see many changes. he
will see capital greatly advanced in
development beyond the stage Of 1898.
He cannot fail to recognize here the
center of an activity that affects the
welfare of all the people, a world
capital in a broad sense.
King Albert sees the country at a
perhaps unfortunate time of indus
trial disturbance, but he will doubt
less regard the turmoil of class con-
f1ict as one of the passing effects Of
wars disturbance. He has passed
through an experience such as few
men have ever known, and he is now
able to measure accurately the ele-
ments that in other times might have
seemed indicative Of impending catas-
trophe. To him, even in its present
disturbed state, America must seem a
land of peace, prosperity and content
ment, after the terrible visitation from
which his own country has just suf-
fered so dreadfully.
Evening star., 1919-10-05

Of the assignment Of them to one par
tcular member Of the court, this Is.
ignment to be shifted from time to
time. The judge so selected for the
consideration Of rent appeals will be
fully earning his salary-already in
adequate-in such circumstances.
Congress, having put this burden
upon the Court Of Appeals, should pro.
ceed without delay to enlarge the
membership Of that court. It should
indeed, long ago have added at least
two judges to the Supreme Court OF
the District, which is itself seriously
congested with business. An act re.
organizing the judicial system of the
District is urgently, needed. In view
Of the great growth of business dur.
ing recent years and especially the
creation of this new class of rent
cases, the enlargement of the Supreme
Court to nine members and the Ap-
pellate Court to five is desirable.
Evening star., 1919-10-05

Machinery.
Jud TunEins got q motor ear:
BIS folks were proud q hnez
Il ran swhile without . jar.
And then some little thinn
Went wrong; and all the asishbe-.
round
Turned In the ease TO nurse.
And every ono who touched It found
A way to mako It wossa.
A fsllef who was fastoxy~bs
Came by, and made e run.
He smiled whom We expressed sur.
It was so nesxly donei
Says he. ITS % with each machine,
Tho big ones and the small
They're either working al serene
On else Won't work st IN.
SMost any Que esn stsrt 'en out,
Deveiopin' crest speed,
Not talIin' time to think about
Attentions that they need.
Your history books describe, they ssy,
Machines thst promised fair,
But stopped beesuss aons know the
way
To keep 'em in repair"
Evening star., 1919-10-05
The High Cost of Striking.

Strikes come high, higher nowadays
than in the earlier times of compare
lively low prices. The steel strike.
launched on the largest scale Of any
labor disturbance in recent years, calls
for an enormous expenditure of cash.
The most dependable figures show
about $4,000 men idle on call from
labor headquarters. These men have
been getting an average of certainly
not less than $5 day, reckoning the
pay Of the higher grades of skilled
workmen in the mills. That means at
least 81 $4,000 a day in pay lost. Put
ting the average lower to the end Of
sure- reckoning, a minimum of 81 1,5o0,-
600 a day in wages is lost to the
strikers, 10000 900 q week.
All men ordered out are supposed to
receive strike benefits from a central
fund. There is no attempt to pay them
full wages for time lost in striking. A
bare subsistence is afforded. It is now
stated that strike funds are running
low and call has been issued to the
heads Of the various organizations in
volved in the strike to mert at once to
devise ways and means through assess
ments upon the membership Of unions
not now striking to put up fund Of
at least $2,O00,000 a week.
If the strike benefits total only e..
100000 week the men are losing, at
q conservative estimate-370,0 900 strik-
ing who would earn 81 500 900 daily or
IS, ,000. 600 weekly if at work-$7, ,000, 900
q week. IF the average pay above
stated is too high, if the 10000
strikers working full time would earn
81, ,000,0 900 q day, or an average Of
about $2.75, the net loss to them is still,
no less than a 100000 Q week.
These figures bear directly upon the
question Of how long the strike can
last if the corporations refuse to yield.
While the family income is reduced by
anywhere from two-thirds to three
fourths the cost Of living continues As
high a. ever. Reserves are soon ex-
hausted and the drift back to work
begins, las indeed already begun un-
der IN economic pressure that cannot
b Withstood.
Evening star., 1919-10-05
fwenty-0ne Years Of Change.

4w0syeV00 4e&1S o1 C0S0Se.
When Albert Of Belgium, then the
eroWn prince. visited the United
ees4ss hst, tventy-one years ago, con.
dienD vsre vary different from what
thy afs today. The United States
w.son the svs q the war with Spain.
fAs hsttleship Maine hsd just been
sunk IN Havana harbor and this gov.
smsnt was preparing to engage in
y smpaisn the military outcome Of
lw6eh was not doubted, but tho re-
su1&s of which were not foreseen by
GU. When Prince Albert came to
Washington on the 11th Of March there
.vss NO thought that within . few
nanths the American flag would be f,y.
Ing an token Of sovereignty many
thousands Of miles away, and that the
Aae eoontinued policy Of isolation
1suA b changed
During the tvsnty-one years thai
kRs slspsed between the Belsian
Menarefs visits the United States hs.
tz.~elsd far. Il has grown enor,
n,ouziy In population, in power, in de-
vsnpnent Of RESOURCES. It has gain.
u . eommaDmng poGtion in world
s&hi1A Albert himself knows vel!
how effective hs been 81 espseity 70,
action in the fe1d.of var. He doubt
Evening star., 1919-10-05
Missouri.

Quite recently the friends and
neighbors Of David r. Francis, am.
bassador to Russia, while there was q
Russia, entertained at q banquet in
his honor. The compliments paid
him were very warm. Unable to at
tend, the President sent a message, in
which he said, respecting Mr.. Francis
diplomatic services: "He has merited
the admiration and gratitude of the
country. No one could have been
more stesdfast, more courageous, O,
moro constantly guided by principle
than he was in all Of his dealings
with . situation which was difficult
to the point of imposibility."
And 80 the question: L. this the
Inauguration Of . boom for Mr.
Francis for United States senate,
nsxt yesxf The democrats will need
the strongest man within reach To
represent them in the contest. They
are in some disorder. In last years
senatorial contest they were badly
beaten. Mr.. Spencer made q show Of
Mr.. Folk-so much Of q show tha,
the latter is regarded now as definite.
ly out Of Missouri politics.
Then there is the division which
has been caused by Senator Reeds
opposition to the peace treaty. Many
democrats resent the senator's course
warmly. Others, standing near to
him on personal grounds, indorse hil
course. So there 10 strife in the sts4l
on that score.
No mention il made Of Champ
CLARK, for the reason probably tha,
he is still regarded - in the presi.
dental running if Mr.. Wilson de-
elines another nomination. OF course
he could not be a candidate for the
senatorial nomination tentativety-
could not say thst he would be glad
Of the senatorial nomination If do.
MED tho presidential nomination.
MI. Francis Is an able man, and NOT
. stranger to national life 10 was
for . brief time, Secretary Of the
Interior under Mr. Cleveland. He il
wall known to the people Of Missouri,
having filed the ofaes Of governor
And at this time, when % much i,
being said about the valme-even the
neeesdty-of business men in Office
it may advantage him to be able to
point to q record Of great success in
business. The record was used in hi,
favor when he ran for governor, and
his success in the Interior Depart
ment, whore business questions are
constantly coming up, was attributed
to his familiarity with such questions
from = long and large business ex'
perisnce.
Evening star., 1919-10-05
POLITICS At HOME
Old and New Favorites.

In the discussions just now of dem
ocratic presidential quantities less is
said about men who were prominent
at Baltimore in 1912 than about men
who have achieved national conse-
quence since then.
We hear little about Champ Clark
who, at Baltimore, for ten ballots,
headed the hunt. And yet he is still
q national force. Since 1912 he has
been three times elected Speaker OF
the House, and only last spring was
chosen minority leader of that body
without opposition. A threat Of op'
position did not materialize at the
showdown.
As little is heard about Mr.. Under.
wood, who made q very creditable
show of strength at Baltimore. Since
then he has been promoted to the
Senate, and holds prominent place
in that body He is classed with the
conservative leaders of his party.
Nothing whatever is heard about
Judson Harmon Of Ohio. Indeed
nothing has been heard about him
since his defeat at Baltimore. That
seems to have put him out of the run
ming completely. Whether he is still
cherishing hopes is not known.
That Mr.. Marshall is seldom men
toned is probably due to the fact
that whenever third nomination is
suggested for tho President a third
is suggested for the Vice President.
But if Mr.. Wilson should refuse the
use Of his name, Mr.. Marshall may
appear in the spotlight again as siz
years ago. Hs is easily the strongest
democrat in Indiana, and Indiana is
prominent in democratic calculations.
Tho men who have developed so
much in the past six years as to at
tain mention in presidential gossip
are former Secretary McAdoo, At
torney General Palmer, Secretary
Baker, Secretary Daniels and Gov.
Cox and Senator Pomerene Of Ohio
Mr.. McAdoo and Mr.. Palmer are lead.
ing and much attention is fixed upon
them.
Politically considered, Mr.. McAdoo
Is New Yorker, and, notwithstand-
ing the result in 1916, when it was
dem ostrated that presidential candi.
date can be elected without New
York, the Empire state is still big
figure in all presidential speculation
"How would he run in New York ~
is invariably asked when a man,
whether democrat or republican, is
suggested for the presiden@. Mr..
McAdoo stands well with the business
interests at home, and fairly well
with Tammany hall, and maybe that
answers the question as to him. And
then he is the Presidents son-in- law
Mr.. Palmer is a Pennsylvania, and
the Keystone state has not furnishe ed
a President since Mr.. Buchanan. ALI
the yeaa that have followed have
found her in the republican column,
and sha is there today, good and fast.
When feeling we'll and industrious
Mr.. Penrose and his friends roll up
q majority anywhere from a quarter
to half a million. Mr.. Palmer's
strength comes from his intimacy
with the President, who gives him
his full confidence.
Evening star., 1919-10-05
Rent Law and Court Congestion.

Rent Law and Court Congestion.
With the fair rents law now pending
IN Congress on the stsEtute books the
Court Of Appeals Of the District Of Co
iumbia would be subjected to . pres-
sure that cannot fail to affect it 60
liously in the conduct Of the ordinary
business Of deciding sppeals from the
court below. The cases win be taken
under the act - now framed di.
rectly to the rents commission. which
viii undoubtedly be swamped with
business for months to come. Appeals
can be carried then to the court Of
appeals, by both landlords and
tcnants. The tendency will be to sp.
peal freely, and it Is net ineoneeivable
that at least half Of the cases decided
by the commission will be carried to
court.
Tho Court Of Appeals consists Of
three Judges who are barely abls now
to keep pace with the flow Of business
coming from the Supreme Court Of
the District and elsewhere. The aver.
ago Of appellate court decisions Is a
least half q year behind the fling o1
appeals, and unless the court subordi.
yates the rent cases to the other b1si.
ness, it Is certain that the lapse be.
tween rulings snd findings in the court
below and final decisions in the court
shove win be greatly Heightened
There IL no practicable way Of sesre.
eating these two classes Of cases short
Evening star., 1919-10-05

It may occur to Senator Knox to
prepare a careful analysis Of the
treaty situation in the Senate, SO as
to disclose to the lay mind just how
everybody manages to be enthusias-
tically celebrating a victory.
Evening star., 1919-10-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Teron

TefforH.
II hope no more aviators fly around
here" said Farmer Corntossel.
"Do they frighten the eattlef"
"No. It's the other way around.
One Of 'em lit in my pasture and be-
fore he could climb q fence the cat
tie had him scared most to DEATH"
Evening star., 1919-10-05

The overwork from which the
President Of the United States is
undoubtedly suffering should shame
some Of the nor. n.producers.
Evening star., 1919-10-05

Foreigners are accused Of making
most Of the trouble in the steel mills.
The fact that many of them are re-.
turning to their first homes may help
to ease matters along.
Evening star., 1919-10-05

While statesmen the world over are
stnggling with vital problems, the
lseasrs Of the German attack man
agssts lead lives Of literary reposs.
Evening star., 1919-10-05

Tho fact that it has made him
lighting mad" may have some slight
influence in Senator Reeds opinion
that the league viii promote wars.
Evening star., 1919-10-05

fhrs il no longer any argument
about whether woman shall have the
ballot Tho question now il, how IL
no going to votef
Evening star., 1919-10-05

It is interesting to hear . repre-
sentative Of one class Of highly paid
labor complain when he has to pay
the charges Of another class Of labor.
Evening star., 1919-10-05
HEARD And SEEN.

, to secure proper badges was adopted
! without a dissenting voice.
That was why the delegates bios
somed forth that afternoon Yith white
badges, proudly announcing TO the
world that they were American War
Mothers. 100
We have here the story Of Mr..
Smith. who swore or drinking coffee
for a month, and told all his friends
and neighbors about his strong will
power. -
Mr.. Smith. like many a man. came to
the decision. either rightly or wrong
ly. that coffee was detrimental to his
health. II will swear OF for =
month" he told his wife. $50 make
The first day passed or finely. and
Smith Dragged to his wife The second
day. and Smith Dragged some more.
The third day. and Mr.. Smith began to
great resolve and the way he was car
BY the end oe week he had spread
the big news all along the block Dur
ing the second week his friends in all
hear about his will power. At the end
Of the third week he began to think
he had better write an article about IL
Thirty days have passed BY" said
Smith at last. "and have not touched
He said it with pardonabls pride.
by the way" inquired his vifs.
what did you have for lunch today At
IT had" replied Smith. - sandwich. a
nice s Piece - Of s pie and Ia . cup Of coffee"
Alas! Smith had drank CUP Of cof-
fee every noon for thirty days and not
You win have coffee for breakfast
tomorrow" gently inquired MrA Smith
Yes" replied Mr.. Smith, humbly.
Washington sparrows arc very fond
Of music. They prefer classical muac.
and have very little use for Fasttms
and the so-called 'jaxx"
At least this u what one local violin
ist tells me. She declares that one afb-
ernoon she was playing some dne clasd-
cal music. when shs happened 10 look
out on tho porch.
As she played. and gased. i've fAt
spazrows dew down and sat In . row on
the porch rail. their hsads In tbs direo-
tion OF the music. They listened atten-
lively. curying their necks with the
music. sN
A the violinist played = lively meas
ure one particularly tat sparrov sxe-
piace in the iistsning lne. and 6nsiiy
Whsn TIE player broke into the etSains
Of "Ovse T6srs," hoWsvse, the birds
Immediately new away.
CHARLES E. TRACEWEIr.
Evening star., 1919-10-05

Nobody has been able to suggest a
zone system. that will represent . de-
crease Of cost to the ultimate con-
sumer.