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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
The Appeal at Suresnes.

Though mach longer than LincOln's
Gettysburg address, President Will
sons Memorial day speech at Suresnes
breathcs the same spirit of consecra-
tion manifested in that classic utter
anee. Paying high and deserved trib-
ute to the men at whose graves he
spoke, ikening them to crusaders who
had gone far from home to fight and
to fall for a righteous cause, with no
selfish interest, the President appeals
to the world for the preservation of
the victory won by them in a form
that will endure and make for peace in
the future.
Distinctly, this address urges the
adoption by the American people
through the Senate of the peace treaty
with its provision for a league of ma
tions. If delivered here it would be
accepted as manifest appeal direct
ly to the body that will soon be
charged with the duty of sharing the
treaty making power.
The President invokes the spirits of
those who have fallen on the field of
battle and who now rest in the soil
of France. They, he says, are urging
that their sacrifices be not in vain;
that the world be spared another ca
tastrophe through the adoption of
means of prevention by common coun-
ell and united effort.
Enthusiastically the President has in
voked powerful influence for the
adoption of a means of war proven
ton. All those who have lost through
the war cannot but feel the strength
of, his appeal that the blood that has
been shed shall cause the creation Of
a new internationally that Will safe
guard humanity from the evils of un-
holy national ambition and intrigue
and treachery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
A Water Supply Plan.

Thorough consideration will, Of
course, be given to the plan Of Sewer
Superintendent Phillips, submitted to
the Engineer Commissioner, for a 49,
100000 gallon increase in the water
supply at a cost of 100000 and six
months time. The merits in this plan
cannot be judged save by those ia
miliar with engineering matters, but it
is result Of careful study and comes
from one who. though not officially
charged with water supply RESPONSE
bility, has technical acquaintance with
the situation. If it is possible to put
100000 gallons more water a day
into the city system at q cost of $780,
900, with only six months of work, and
the water will be assuredly as pure
and potable as that taken from
the river above Great Falls, by all
means this plan should be adopted.
All other plans contemplate much
larger expenditures and involve much
longer period Of construction.
The water supply situation here is
so acute that prompt action is neces-
sary upon some plan, else the city may
at any time be brought upon short
commons for, this necessity Of life.
Indeed, the danger point has already
been approached, and despite many
warnings in the course of exception
ally warm seasons, with heavy demand
and shortened supply, the requisite
steps have not been taken to insure
some time in the future an increase in
the quantity of water available for
distribution. This matter should be
pressed upon Congress insistently for
immediate action at the present ses-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
More Car Service.

Coupled with the 2-cent transfer de-
cision comes an order by the Public
Utilities Commission for the street
railway companies Immediately to OPP
crate $40 more cars during the morn
ing and afternoon rush hours The
Washington Railway and Electric
Company is to put into service 295 ad-
ditional cars, while 325 must be run
by the Capital Traction in extension
Of the present service. If this order
is fully complied with the public will
be greatly benefited by the mainte-
nance of schedules that will more
nearly meet the requirements during
the periods Of heaviest travel.
With the recently received new
equipment on both lines it should be
possible to comply with the terms of
this order. There is no present short
age of labor. Whereas year ago men
could not be had to operate the cars,
now men are seeking employment. The
ear jobs pay good wages. With the re-
routing that has been put into effect
the men can with very few exceptions
earn full days pay. Longer runs are
the rule, and it is to be expected that
this plan of operation will be contin.
ued, especially in view of the trans
fer order.
Officials of the Washington Railway
and Electric system declare that the
2-cent transfer charge will not suffice
for the needs of the company, claim
ing that the Commissioners estimate
Of $500, 800 additional revenue is I'M
justified. Not until the system is put
into effect and is operated for month
or tive can this point be determined.
Much depends on the effect of the
charge upon those who transfer for
short runs. Doubtless there will be
some falling off from the present vol
ume of transferring. Some people will
walk short distances in order to make
q single-run trip. Just how many will
do so remains to be seen. For those who
must transfer regularly the fare is in
creased to z cents. For others it re-
mains at 5. That the Washington
Railway and Electric Company needs
more money is evident. Yet with the
other company not needing the addi-
tional revenue to meet reasonable div
idend demands the Commissioners
must as long as possible avoid a fiat
fare increase, which of necessity will
affect both systems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Mexico.

A change of regime in Mexico be-
comes possible through Villa Angeles
coalition. Angeles has today a high
prestige in Mexico, and Villa undoubt-
eddy has large public support, al
though he is officially an outlaw. Car
ranza's career has not been conducive
to the establishment of confidence. He
has alienated the sympathy of foreign
governments through his virtual es-
pousal Of the German cause during
the war. His policies have been SO
distinctly anti-foreign that Mexico is
now in danger of losing the sympathy
of the nations that will control trade,
which is necessary to Mexico's pros
perity. Angeles, full-blooded Mex
lean Indian, is recognized as a man
of capacity. He, unlike Carranza, has
shown his sympathy for the allied
cause, serving, indeed, for France in
y responsible capacity in this country
during the war. He is rated by those
in a position to judge as one of the
most capable men in Mexico today.
Villa has incurred the enmity of the
American government through his
raids upon American territory and the
killing Of our nationals. We sent an
expedition into Mexico with consent
Of that government for the explicit
purpose Of capturing him. It failed
of it's object, and so far as the United
States il concerned Villa 10 an outlaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
aluable commercial proposition.

valuable commercial proposition. 1t
worked on the theory that public con-
6dence in such developments as may
materialize in the near future would
be more readily strengthened by a
comparatively unspectacular but sure
than by hair-raising ef-
forts attended by a high probability Of
tragedy. 1t was demonstrating feast
bility and it knew that an automobile
salesman, demonstrating his machine,
does not take those he seeks to in
terest on leap of death.
Read and his crew, his confreres and
the American Navy have demonstrated
that the Atlantic may be safely cross
ed in a heavier than air machine. With
that fact established the future devel-
opment of such transportation is as
sured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Hawker Explains.

Harry Hawker now says his words
about the warships stationed along the
route Of the NC-4 in her transatlantic
fight were misunderstood, being in
tended u an answer to those who criti-
eised the British admiralty for not pro-
yiding him and Grieve with similar safe
guards. He will be forgiven his in
discretion. But he should have learn
cd from this experience that forensic
Sights are even more hazardous than
overseas planning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Lavish Qstentation.

"Has Crimson Gulch gotten used to
prohibition"
"Yes," said Cactus Joe. "The boys
didn't know what to do with their
money for awhile. But Bill the bar
keep has opened an ice cream soda
fountain with price list that makes
q man feel more liberal than ever
when he buys q drink"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

The average citizen who uses tele-
phone and telegraph would be willing
to postpone locating the blame for
bad service while all energies are de-
voted to it's improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

Congress has developed tendencies
which may find it permanently in ses-
sion in Washington; another reason
for making the Nations Capital a city
beautiful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Gather immunity.

Gather Immunity.
Ny terror seems to soften.
Pm growing panic-proof.
I have been scared so often
That fear now holds aioof.
Scared at each election,
Scared when stocks went down,
Scared at each collection
OF cranks that struck the town.
Misgivings seem but errors
To fade at Wisdom's touch,
And the thought of future terrors
Do not tsFrify me much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

The United States Senate manifests
some Discrimination to be left with q
large quantity Of unused advice and
consent on its hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
The Silent Drama.

"Children should be seen and not
heard" said the severe parent.
"But speech should be cultivated to
some extent. You can't expect them
all to develop into moving picture
lctors."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Ready With the Summer
Fashions in Lane Bryant
MATERNITY FROCKS

Fock for days comfortable Russian blouse
models gathered wasne Styles and stragher line effects of
linen, nene striped and printed voiles and gingham All
show Lane Bryant originality in designing fashionable
that be when the figure becomes normal again.
well as during the maternity period.
New Maternity Linen Dresses. wistara umber navy
Copenhagen shades plain Russian blouse style trimmed with bias
folds plain skirt belt tucked white ogande collar and cuffs
$2475
New Maternity Lnene Dresses white pink and Copenhagen
ashed Russian blouse model trimmed with white braided design
and white organdie collar and cuffs. $l295.
New Maternity Printed Wolfe Dresses, with loose basque
blouse sash which the back and ties 'front.'
others with tucked and sashe the majority with white
organde collars and cuffs. $6!95 to Sl29s.
New Maternity Corded Striped Wolfe Dresses dainty pink blue
black strpng white ground material deeply tucked skirt deep
white ogand collar and cuffs and sash the hed
and corded wastline. $895.
New Maternity Checked Ginsh. Dresses neat white
shepherd check pattern made with Tuxedo tucked white lawn
vesee and plain skirt $lOS5
New Maternity Porch Dresses, striped Bingham with embroidered
white roll collar deep pockets and loose belt $3A5.
Maternity House Dresses Copenhagen side
back the yoke down. fastening all way the
pearl with novelty white piqu collar and
cuffs. $685..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

If the Salvation Army needs NOR,
money there should be no difficulty
about securing it. The public is onl,
beginning to appreciate the bigness Of
the 8. A. work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

An I. W. w. man sometimes sue
ceeds in making a slight impression
under the glare Of a gasoline torch.
But he always looks lonesome in the
broad sunlight of pay day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

"There are ants in the sugar." said
the summer boarder.
"You're the first to complain" re-
marked the hostess.
81 hope you'll excuse me. But-you
see-Pm a vegetarian"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

New York contemplates a renewal of
war on theater ticket spectators. No
good reason is apparent for having per-
mitted an armistice in this connection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

Apparently the $4,000 reward once
offered for Villa dead or alive has
never been enough of an inducement
to compensate for the risk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

All the things that were said about
the danger and impracticability of the
locomotive soon after its appearance
are now being said about the airship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Identification,

"Why do you insist on calling the
seventeen-year locust bolshevik7"
Because he answers the descrip-
tion-a noisy non-producer with a
ravenous appetite"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

The time has come when the city
gardener is expected to be philosophy
cal and refer to a scorching hot day
- "good growing weather"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

Germany manages, as the diplomatic
occasion may suggest. to be prosperity
booster and a calamity bowler almost
in the same breath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

If the German taxpayer is wise he
will use his influence to make any
standing army as small as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

Fiume is not nearly as strong in its
publicity department as a few weeks
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

Germany has a few conscientious OBJ
jectors to peace who are inclined to
hinder proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Making Time.

A railroad fell into a funk.
It ran from Hayville to Squeedunk.
It made fast time; and faster yet
When it was running into debt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

The least sentence the ex-kaiser
could hope for would be to keep out
Of politics forever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31

Carranza is beginning to be regard
ed in Mexico as a persistent Office
holder rather than as great president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Colonial Patchwork Quilts
Very Attractive and Entirely New

Martha Washington or basket pattern de-
veloped in pink, old rose or blue coloring on a
white background, quilted in good-luck four
leaf-clover novelty scroll stitching. There is
q bolster sham to match Some. with the good
luck quilting, have already been selected gifts
for June brides.
Single or double bed size, $3.50.
Bolster Sham to match, $3.50.
Linen Department, Second door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Thinking of the Light for a
Brides Boudoir

A lucky bride, indeed, if some one thinks
to give her one of the new little boudoir lamps,
either ivory or gold, with the prettiest and
daintiest .hand-painted flowers in relief trim
and the cord and socket already to attach.
A handkerchief Parchment Shade goes
with each lamp. $3.50 and $13.5o complete,
according to the shade you select
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
The Brides Table Lamp

Ivory gold, decorated in beautifully hand
tinted relief forals, and hand painted parch
ment shade to match; standing Is inches high;
equipped with cord and sockets for two lights.
$1G.5O for the portable. $1,000 for the shade.
Lamp Department Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Buv Cottons and Linens
Now

Our stocks are complete, prices are fair,
and it's good time to supply your wants in
Sheets, Pillowcases, Tablecloths,
Napkins, Towels, Bedspreads
and Blankets
In the judgment of manufacturers who
are in position to know, the belief is general
that the lowest prices have been reached, and
various good reasons point to higher prices.
From, custom, many housewives re-
plenish their household needs at this
time, and we suggest the adUisability
of doing so Without delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Crepe de Chine Blouses
for Stout Women
Unusual Value at $500

Tailored model of heavy crepe de chine white
black or blue: trimming. but novelty pearl
buttons at the front closing and the turnover
cuffs Sizes II to sc.
Special Size Apparel Section. Third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-31
Black and Blue
Serge Skirts
For Stout Women
Reduced to $500

Two neat models of black or blue serge,
one having side panels with novelty pocket
effect and loose belt in back; the other with
box-p1eated panels at the sides, slot pockets
and loose belt "a to AZ waist sizes only.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-12-23
Howat Held in
Jail by Order
Federal Court

BA Tho Associated l'ross
INpINNNrOllS. Dec --.- AleNnndcr
IlowHt president uf thc Kansas di-
Uitt CSC 1n of the United Minc
Norkcrs of America. ionieht is q" l'll
bore. awaitne hearings un 'hafH' "i
contempt nf court for alleged violation
og tbo federal court INJUNCTION against
furthcraucc ot the strike of cont nun
Drs hcnrng hae been seq Tor next
Monday Ht . pm.
Howat appe1rea in Io,i.'a oo"i wy
morning ut thc prior oI united states
district Judge A %. Anderson. we We
under bond of 100000 provided in ln'
/ form ot 20 chrrh on t7ns1s 'ltt ndnh.
Judge Anderson dis1puf"N'h NOD. l"ii
OFF bond and imme'iintfN after tine Ai
tcruooa session of court began ei (
I to iail unth he reached d'c'sl"n ~
wan be accoptab,e.
.udgt Anderson ihiH morning df
nounccd the strike aud declared
J EITHER I have TO 'udlD1it iN' Jaw
or ahd.cntc n favor OF Ma iioWAt
Tho hearinE thiH morning hngan WIN
! ID response hy Henry NArrhm. rhlri
counsel for the United Mine NortelF
! of America in which tlo pualunn Mt-
( rtilpn that iluWHt 800 htrput lu l"ltt
local strike az 1000 minors ln ihe
Z Kansas District which was 'Alir" i'H'
I July did not violHio the injunction
against flrthoranc" ot thn snheral
strike hut complied WIN ins,fu il"n7
ol the miners general committee n
/ that operation Of iainrt. ln Kansas was
resumed on tie snmo basis 1s u"i"iH''l
un October 81 the d"i' thr k'hei"i
strike hccuro effective
/ Two Strikes
/ Merged.
Dan W Smm.. sp' clh 1seisi'nl i's
D .NIII ATTORNEY INIIfhf'.l N NtNN .N.N '''i .i't
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-01-09
DRESS AND CUSTOMS OF OLDEN
TINES
Did Not Like the Doctors Methods

The writer Of the following letter
is former citizen OF North Anson.
He has previously sent Us several in
teresting communications
Lassen. Dece 26 1918
Observation-Disclosures
Skowhegan, Maine.
My early recollections OF old peo-
pie in Arson. seventy or seyenty-fiye
years ago, are as follows
Arthur Dinsmore kept the postotfiee
for years, was the first old man | knew
except my grandfather He raised a
large family and they all lived to a
good old age, They are all dead l
believe except one. The next old
person | remember Was Liberty
Woodcock He was 50 years old or
more, parted his hair in the middle
combed it back and braided it. and it
hung down his back. He combed ii
once week on Sunday morning. He
wore swallow-tail coat with brass
buttons; his pants came down to his
knees with three brass buttons on the
outside of each knee; his stockings
came above the knees, with garters
around them to hold them up; he
wore low shoes with a silver buckle
on the instep a three-cornered hat,
the fashion in Revolutionary times.
He was the only man | ever saw in
that kind of dress.
The next old person. and the one
we did not care to see. was DR.. Ca1d-
we'll When we saw him coming on
his old roam horse. with saddle bags
full of nasty medicine and old tooth
pullers, we wanted to run and hide
under the bed. Dentists were not
thought of at that time. II is a fine
feeling to have one of those old cant
hooks slip off. and still finer when
the tooth breaks Off or a jaw cracks.
would like to have one of those old
cant hooks in my curio room. After
having tooth pulled the person was
feverish. so we had to be dosed with
cacina tea or salts or castor oil This
is the kind of doctoring we had In
early days.
Yours truly,
GRANVILLE PULLEN.
Lessen. Calf.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-01-09
SkOWHHGAN CREAMERY MEETING
Dairymen's League win Discuss Meth
OdS nj Same Time

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Skowhegan Jersey
Creamery will be held at their Office
next Saturday. Jan. II, at ! O'Clock
In the forenoon at 10 o'clock viii
occur the annual meeting of the SOM
erset Dairymens Progressive Leagnt.
an organization composed chiefly Of
patrons of the creamery Local
peakers will address the meeting
Z H. Fuller of Norridsewock viii
peak on The RemodeliNg oot Dairy
Barns to be efficient and practical
and bear ins pection" F r Davis Of
Madison will speak on The Feed and
Gare of Dairy Calves; a : Club
auek will discuss The R7isinc Of
Profitable Dairy Crops "Compari-
sens Of Cow Testing Work in tive
barry Herd" will be handled 10y Lester
II Packard; THE Growth OF t1"
Csa3mery" will be taken up by J. W.
Packard and r. F Homsted /. G.
Tr4f'on will have valuable SNgceS-
tieH, 10 offer a. To house grown ra-
'i1as and rotating OF crops
Dinner will be served at the Cream
cry 10 all those who attend these
meetings
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-01-09
DON'T FORGET THAT WA.
TER DISTRICT
Sone Good Things to Read on The
Subject

Whatever else may seem for the mo-
ment important, nothing should be al
lowed to detract attention from the
proposed Skowhegan Water District.
1t involves the largest expenditure
which has ever been contemplated by
this town since its organization. The
cost may be something like one-eighth
of our entire valuation. We need not
be terrified by the cost if the expendi-
ture is judicious, but we certainly
want to know, so far as may be de-
termined. that the step is wise one.
before taking IT,
Literature on tae subject of water
works and the municipal ownership
thereof is very plentiful There are
magazine articles galore scattered
through the magazines of the past ten
or fifteen years. These are easily
consulted at the Public Library, thru
making use OF Poole's Index. There
are also bound volumes dealing with
the same question. In every law Of
fee may be found, in Maine Report
81, on page 1856. very interesting
opinion given at the time Of the for
nation of the Kennebec Water Dis
trict. The water company in Water
Vile did not wish to sell, and bitter
legal battle ensued. They maintain
ed that water district. contemplat-
ing an Indebtedness of more than 5
per cent of the valuation OF the town
or towns involved, was unconstitu-
tional The court decided otherwise.
1t is that decision which would per
nit the town of Skowhegan as a water
district to borrow to any desired ex-
tent for water supply purposes. In
this opinion, very explicit instruction
is given as to the valuation of water
company property. BY reading it,
very good idea may be had of the pro-
cedure under which we should take
the plant of the Skowhegan Water
company and the reasoning likely to
be pursued by the board of apprais-
ers in establishing its value Every
citizen of Skowhegan should read the
portion of the Maine Report above re-
ferred to.
At the office OF the Independent-Re
porter we have on file the following
literature
Extension OF The Water District
in Maine
Successful Contest for Good Water
Kennebec Water District.
First and Eleventh Annual Reports
of the Kennebec Water Districts
These we shall be pleased to loan
to anyone interested who may inquire
for them.