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be of the kind likely to hold Office
again. And still others, not in Office
now, and from choice never likely to
be, will attract because Of their ac-
tivities in private fields Of wide note.
1t may be, too, that some addresses
destined to live long in our annals
will be delivered. The topic, in any
aspect, is inspiring. Orators are GER
tain to develop it to the fullest of
their powers.
All of this will make for opinion
and opinions formed will in some way
become known. And promptly known.
Everybody will understand that the
question of the league is before the
Senate, and that as early a decision
there as possible is desired.
The proceeding is new in the case
of a treaty, but justified in the light
OF this treaty's importance and un-
usual character. In a matter of such
profound consequence, dividing, as it
has done, lawyers, statesmen and pub
licists of the first class, the people, who
are the source of all power in this
country, are entitled to their say And
when they speak. even in an informal
way, what they say will be needed.
Ratification, or amendment, or rejec-
tion is with them.
Now that the procedure has been pro-
jected it should be carried out in the
fairest manner and fullest measure
possible. As public opinion is to de.
eide let US have it in an unmistakable
and indisputable form.
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Care for the Soldier Insane.

With the sundry civil bill pending
in the Senate there remains a chance
to correct the conditions to which at
tention has been called relative to the
care of the soldiers at st. Elizabeth's
Hospital who are suffering from men
tai affiiction incident to their service
1t has been developed that owing to
inadequate funds these men are vir-
tually neglected, allowed to remain in
a state Of helplessness, given no spe-
cial treatment, and consequently their
chances for recovery are lessened. The
hospital authorities are not to be
blamed for this condition. They have
not been given the necessary appro-
priation for this work and the insti-
tuition has been crowded unduly.
There can be no question Of the
need of a liberal appropriation for
the fullest possible care of these men,
who have lost their reason, tempo
rarily or permanently, through their
military services. They have sacri-
feed the utmost, short Of life itself.
They have a chance for restoration to
full mental health. To neglect any
possibility for their complete cure, or
to omit any attention that can amelio.
rate their unhappy condition, will be
in the last degree neglect of duty
on the part of the government.
Fortunately, an opportunity affords
for this correction of an oversight.
1t cannot be conceived that the Senate,
with the matter fully brought to at
tention in a manner to leave no ques-
ton Of the need, will fail to write
into the pending bill liberal allow
ance for the care of these men.
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The District Employees.

Settlement of the wage dispute A.
fecting the per diem District employees
is announced on the basis of decision
rendered by a conciliator Of the De-
partment of Labor, which has been
accepted by the head of the employees
union. 1t was unfortunate that these
men are not in a position to secure
the full bonus granted by Congress.
The law. however, leaves no chance for
the Commissioners to act otherwise,
and the arrangement that has been
effected is the best possible in the cir
eums.ances. II higher pay scale can
be obtained from Congress the men
will be only getting their deserts. An
effort to that end in the next appro-
priation bill should and doubtless will
be made. 1t is gratifying to find that
the employees have held to their jobs,
faithful performance of which is es-
sential to the health of the city. These
men have earned consideration by their
fidelity to duty in circumstances that
might have made otherwise for trou-
Bile.
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Our Comparative Tax Burden.

Elsewhere in The Star is reprinted
editorial correspondence of 1918, COM
pairing the per capita tax burden OF
Washington with those of other com
parable American cities, IL .luding COM
parison of Washington's city tax alone
with the combined city, county and
state taxes of other comparable and
typical American cities.
These comparisons are based upon
the accurate and exhaustive tables Of
Statistician Beales of the census bu-
reau, which were submitted to the joint
congressional fiscal committee of 1915
and accepted as authoritative by that
committee.
Since these comparisons were made
the Dist<,t's personal tax has been in
creased by over $850000 by the col
lection in 1918 of tax on intangible
personally.
The District no longer has a very
small personally tax to offset its very
heavy realty tax in measuring its total
property tax burden. Without decreas-
ing its excessive realty tax or the heavy
taxes on the gross receipts of certain
corporations imposed in lieu Of an in
tangible personality tax the personally
tax ID thus enlarged until it is rea-
sonakiy heavy.
Cstil the exhaustive and authorita-
t,Ss comparisons of Mr.. Beales can be
applied to the new figures of 1918 and
1919, We must rely upon the statistics
upon which the joint congressional
fiscal committee of 1915 depended,
trough if is reasonably certain that
through the addition to the Districts
burden of the tax on intangible per-
scnaity the comparisons of today would
sisow that Washington is now more
h-avily burdened in comparison with
other comparable American cities than
it was in 1915.
The conclusion sustained by the facts
and figures submitted to the joint con.
gressional fiscal committee is as fol-
lows:
"The figures which have been given
show that Washington's per capita
tax burden, instead of being below the
average, is distinctly above it; that
the few among comparable cities
which exceed it in tax burden exceed
it only slightly; and that many cities
which ought to bear and are able to
bear a far heavier burden fall below
it. even when standards Of eompart-
son are employed which in effect i'm
ply the unfair taxation Of the WASH
ingtonian for what he does not get"
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Public Sentiment and the League

There are two reasons why the
stumping tours for and against the
league of nations should result in q
fair ascertainment of public sentiment
on the subject.
% No subject at present is half 80
interesting. 1t interests all classes and
conditions. II presents something en-
tirely new. Although the war has pro-
duced much discussion about this
thing and that-the tariff, railroad
transportation. the size Of the Army
the size of the Navy, and so forth-the
league proposition for the time tops
them all.
As a result. when the tours begin
and while they continue the country
will be stirred as seldom before. We
shall probably witness record crowds
and demonstration Both sides are
10 be presented. and the voters will
want to hear both. This will insur,
success to all meetings in the matter
of attendance. Visiting speakers oi
reputation and position will not lacl
for either hearers or attention.
t2) The speakers, on the one sid,
"a on the other. will include many
B eminent men. Those in Office vii
represent very high official station
Others out OF Office VII represen
Z services once performed IN oi.ice, an,
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Scapa Flow that he thought that the
armistice had expired in no degree or
sense justifes the treacherous act
From the German point Of view the
sinking of the ships may have been
an act of heroism. From the allied
point of view it was a base betrayal
Of confidence.
Full investigation will doubtless be
made respecting the source of the or
ders by which the ships were sunk
The German admiral at Scapa Flow is
reported to have given a higher au-
thority as his justification for the
scuttling Of the ships. The almost ex-
act coincidence of the sinkings with
the expiration of the time limit for a
German decision creates a pronounced
suspicion that the deed was planned
deliberately. 1t is only just that Ger.
many, having destroyed that which
was given as a pledge, should pay. in
full measure.
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Anxiety About Germany.

A feeling of anxiety evidently pre-
walls at Paris lest Germany may not
be in position to sign the treaty at
the time appointed. Or, if delegates
appear at Versailles for that purpose,
that they may not be credentialed
with full representative authority to
pledge an established, secure German
government to the terms laid down by
the allied nations.
To the end that there may be Ger
man representation at Paris on the
day set-which has not yet been an
nounced-it is suggested that an ulti.
matum may be sent to Berlin requir.
ing the presence Of wholly authorized
delegates at Versailles. The alterna-
tive, in case of the failure Of such a
delegation to appear, will undoubted-
ly be the immediate resumption Of
military operations.
The signs that cause the uneasiness
at Paris are, first, the successive re.
fusals of individuals to serve a. treaty
delegates; second. the designations of
military chiefs, and. third, the renewal
Of rioting at Berlin, indicative Of q
revolutionary tendency. It does not
matter to the allies whether the Ger.
man signatures are those of men of
prominence or Of administrative off,
cial position, SO long as they sign with
authority as directly representative Of
the German government. But the al.
lies cannot take any chances with the
signing of the treaty. The signatures
for Germany must be binding upon
that government.
Should the treaty be signed and i'm.
mediately afterward . revolution take
place in Germany overthrowing the
present government and an attempt
be made by its successor to repudiate
the instrument Of peace it will be neces-
ssry to renew hostilities. For such an
act would be . breach of the treaty.
1t il imperative that this fact be mani
Tested unmistakably to the German
people. They cannot evsde the treaty
through revolution or reaction with
out risking war in circumstances that
permit no chance Of German success.
1t is reported that the German presi-
dent and ministers have issued 3
proclamation to the people announcing
the conclusion of peace and urging that
"as far as it is possible to carry it
out the treaty must be carried out"
This may be an attempt to prejudice
the treaty at the outset with the pso.
pie. "As far as possible" leaves a
wide margin. Fortunately, the treaty
provides for guarantees and observing
commissions within Germany to insure
the faithful discharge Of the obliga-
tions which it entails. It will not re-
main with the German judgment to de-
termine how far it is possible to exc
cute the document which ii about to
be signed.
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1t is expected that the congestion
Of traffic between Baltimore and Wash.
ington will become considerably light.
ened after July !.
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Peace is welcomed in Germany.
Many of the Germans are not yet clear
in their own minds as to why they
went into the war in the hrst place.
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Cultivation of a sincere and abiding
love of peace in the Balkan regions
is one of the great responsibilities Of
reconstruction.
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Even the most voluminous debater is
compelled to realize that there are
times when an appropriation bill must
have the right of way.
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The old cynicism, "a statesman is a
politician out Of a job" gives Will
helm Hohenzollern his only claim to
consideration as a statesman.
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There are suggestions in the protests
Of German delegates that they regard
acquieseence in the terms Of the treaty
as another form Of strategic retreat.
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Berlin's official salary list indicates
that the Germans desirous of serving
their country are no dollar. a year men.
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The biggest leak scandal was at.
tanned when the sea valves were open
ed in the German fleet.
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In preparations for welcome homo
to the President the United States
Senate is not remaining idle.
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Bolshevism held out one fallacious
promise followed by q torrent of per-
nicious threats.
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As the Fourth Of July grows safer
and saner, it becomes steadily more
magnificent
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Senator Knox is too experienced a
lawyer to insist on being precipitate.
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Orlando, having at one time enjoyed
unbounded applause, now finds the law
Of averages asserting itself.
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Self.Made Music.

"Do you think our oratorical friend
was sincere when he asked the crowd
not to interrupt him by demonstra-
tions Of approvslP
Yes," replied Senator Sorghum;
"there are men who would rather listen
to their own voices than to applause"
No Witnesses.
My friend went 6shing and I'm glad
I didn't 60 along.
He cheers an hour that might be sad
With stories rather strong.
II with him I had chaneed to be
On that eventful day,
He would not dare attempt such free
Imaginative play.
"Some folks" said Uncle Eben,
~wastes time lookin' foh four.leaf
elovers when dey could have sho.nuf
luck BY turnin' in an cuttin' de hay"
Strange self.E6aeement.
'T never could understand-" said
the handwriting expert while examin-
ing the signature to q letter.
"Whatf"
"Why q man who makes a great
name for himself in business seems to
take pride in writing it so that nobody
can read it."
A Book and . Sermon.
"Books in the running brooks" "Ser-
mons in stonesl"
THUS sang the poet in his most appeal
ing tones.
I tried to read q running brook and
what it said, I think,
WAS Little drops Of water will be all
| you'll get to drink"
| I scarce believe in poets, 90 I wanted
| to be shown
How it Is possible to find . sermon in
stone.
1 had an alteration with a friend.
1t was a shock
IWhen he silcnced all objections as hs
} hit me with 2 rock.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Discriminating Veraeity.

"1s Bliggins truthful mani"
eyes. But the truth doesn't seem to
interest him particularly unless it is
something unpleasant about somebody
else"
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All Fiber Thro,u Rugs.
$l.39
Extra long rugs. 27x60; in
20 Of the seasons best pat
terms and desirable colors.
z7xS4 Figured Velvet
Rugs, $3.50
Extra good quality Velvet
Rugs. You will pay much
more for these fine rugs
later on. About 200 to sell
at this price.
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No Witnesses.

"Some folks" said Uncle Eben,
~wastes time lookin' fob four-leaf
eloveTs when dey could have sho.nuff
luck BY turnin' in an euttin' de hay"
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trimmed undergarments, that
much more for; also lovely !
embroidered.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20

On tho wor departments records
there Is o roll Of "America,s Immor-
tals." II is the roll of officers and
men to whom there has been award-
ed tho Distinguished Service Gross
IN recognisisa of acts of unusual
gallantry in action. Behind each of
these aUards is a story of surpass-
'ng bravery that deserves the yid.
est publicity. but pages Of nswspo-
per space would be required to print
them al. Officers attached to Cen
snal Psrshiag's staff hare selected
from the hundreds Of official reports
q number that typify most stnk-
ingly tho gallantry and spirit Of
selt-sacnfce that made America,s 3
army invincibs. Here are q few of
them:
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
oivE CALIFORNIA SYRUP or Fioo
At oNcEslF BILIOUS or
coNoTIPATgo.

Look at the tongue. motherI Il
coated, 1t is . sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs . gentle. thorough cleansing At
once.
When peevish, cross. listless, pale.
doesn't sleep. doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or Ii feverish, stomach sour.
breath bad: has stomach-ache. sore
throat, diarrhea. full of cold. give q
teaspoonful Of California Syrup Of
Figs" and In Z few hours all the foul.
consipated waste, undlgested food
and sour bile gently moves out Of the
little bowels without gripping. and you
have Z well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless '.fruit laxative; !"
they love Its delicious taste. and Il
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
california Syrup Of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children Of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware of counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine.
ask to see that II is made BY the Call.
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
SPRAINS! RUB PAINS
AND SWELLING AWAY
Don't sufferl 90 about your dutIes-
Relief comes the moment you
Apply 1st jacobs Llnlment."

Don't stay crippled Rub this sooth
Ing, penetrating liniment right into the
sprnin, ache or strain, and out comes
pain. soreness. stiffness and swelling.
Nothing else penetrates, heals and
strengthens the injured muscles
nerves, tendons and llgaments 20
promptly. It doesn't burn or dlscolor
the skin and can not cause injury.
Don't sufferl Get q small trial bottle
from any drug store now-llmber upi
Rub the misery right out A moment
after "St. Jacobs Liniment" Is applied
you can not feel the slightest pain or
soreness, and you can 60 about your
regular duties.
"St. Jacobs Liniment" conquers pain.
It has been used effectively for sprains,
strains, soreness and stiffness for 60
years-six gold medal awards.-Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
Peace and Righteousness,

Righteousness means victory with
the help Of the Spirit Of God over our
selves, over our inclInatlons. our pas
sions. our tempers. our whole sinful
natures. There Is no peace without
victory In the spiritual life. and I am
Inclined to think that holds good be-
tween men and nations. There is no
peace until righteousness is done. The
Prophet said: .They have healed also
the hurt Of my people slightly. saying
Peace. Peace, when there Is no peace"
There must be righteousness toward
God and our fellowmen II there 10 to
be peace and good will on earth.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
EDWARD c. AlLWoRTH,
Captain, eoth Infantry.

Capt. Allworth won the Distln-
guished Service Cross for bravery In
action at Clery-le-Petit. France. No.
vember 8, 1918. While his company
was crossing the Meuse river and canal
at q bridgehead opposite Clery-le-Pe.
tit. the bridge over the canal was de-
stroyed by shell fire and Capt. ALI
worth's command became separated,
part Of 1t being on the east bank Of the
canal and the remainder on the west
bank. Seeing his advance units max.
ing slow headway up the steep slope
ahead. this officer mounted the canal
bank and called for his men to follow.
plunging In he swan across the canal
under fire from the enemy. followed by
his men. Inspiring his men by his ex-
ample Of gallantry. he led them up the
slope, Joining the hard-pressed pla-
toons In front. BY his personal leader.
ship he forced the enemy back for
more than kilometer. overcoming ma
chine gun nests and capturing hun
dred prisoners, whose number exceed
ed that Of the men In his command.
The exceptional courage and leader
ship displayed by Capt. Allworth made
possible the re-establishment Of a
bridgehead over the canal and the sue
cessful advance Of other troops. Capt.
Allworth's home is at Crawford, Wash
iSston.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
WOMEN NEED SWAMP-R0o1

Thousands Of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Womens' complaints often prove to Be-
nothing else but kidney trouble. or the
result Of kidney or bladder disease.
II the kidneys are not in healthy
condition, they may cause tho other or
gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back. headache, loss Of an
bition, nervousness. are often times symp-
toms Of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. Dr..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, . physicians Pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to oyercoms
such conditions.
Get 9 medium or large size bottle i'm
mediately from any drug store.
However, II you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer Z Co., Binghamton. N. Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
NOSE CL0GGED FROM
COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream In Nostrils To
Open UP Air Passages

All! What relief! Your clogged nos.
trlls open right up. the air passages Of
your head are clear and you can
breathe freely. No more hawking.
snuffllng, mucous discharge. headache.
dryness-no struggling for breath at
night, your cold or catarrh Is gone.
Don't stay stuffed up! Get a small
bottle Of Ely's Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply a little Of this
fragrant, antiseptlc cream In your nos
trils. let 1t penetrate through every air
passage Of the head; soothe and heal
the swollen, inflamed mucous MEM
brane. giving you instant relief. Ely's
Cream Balm is just what every cold
and catarrh sufferer has been seeking.
It's just splendld-Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
II We Suffer.

III we suffer. we shall also reign
with him." says 1T. Paul. What Q
crown IL that for this. O sufferer !!
THY pains and sickness are all cured !;
thy body shall no more burden thee
with weakness and weariness thy ach-
ing head and heart, thy hunger and
thirst, thy sleep and labor. are all
gone. oh. what mighty change Is
this which shines as the brightness Of
the armament !"-Baxter.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
LOUIS cUkELA,

Lieutenant, 9Th Regiment, Y. 9. M. c.
Lieutenant Cukela was decorated
for conspicuous gallantry near vlllers-
cotterets. France. July IS, 1918. When
his company. advancing through a
wood, met with strong resistance from
an enemy strong point Lieutenant Gu
kela, then sergeant. crawled out from
the flank and made his way toward the
German line In the face Of heavy fire,
disregarding the warnings of his COM
rades. He succeeded In getting behind
the enemy position. Rushing a machine
gun emplacement, he killed the crew
with his bayonet. With German hand
grenades he then bombed out the re-
naming portion Of the strong point.
His home is In Minneapolis. MINI.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
THOMAS o. NEIeouR,

Private, Company N, fe7th Infantry.
Private Nelbour. whose home is at
Sugar City. Idaho. was decorated for
conspicuous gallantry in action near
LAndres-et-St. Georges. France. Octo.
Der 16. 1918. On the afternoon of Oc.
tober 16, when the Cote de Chatillen
had just been gained after bitter fight
Ing, and the summit Of that strong bull.
wark In the krienhilde Stellung was be-
ing organized. Private Nelbour was
sent on patrol with his automatic rifle
squad to enflade enemy machine gun
nests. As Private Neibour gained the
ridge he set up his automatic rifle and
was directly thereafter wounded In
both legs BY fre from hostile machine
gun on his flank. The advance wave
Of the enemy troops counter-attacking
had about gained the ridge and al
though practically cut OF and sur
rounded, the remainder of his detach-
ment being killed or wounded. this
gallant soldier kept his automatic rife
In operation to such effect that by his
own efforts and by fire from the skir-
mish line Of his company at least 100
yards In his rear, the attack was
checked. The enemy wave being halt
ed and lying prone, four Of the enemy
attacked Private Neibour at close
quarters. These he killed. He then
moved along among the enemy lying
on the ground about him, In the midst
Of the fire from his own lines and by
bis coolness and gallantry captured
eleven prisoners at the point of his pis-
tol and. although painfully wounded.
brought them back to our lines. The
counter-attack In full force was ar
rested, to large extent. by the single
efforts Of this soldier, whose heroic ex.
ploits took place against the skyline
In full view Of his entire battalion.
The Raymer enterprise., 1919-03-20
God,a VIII.

The kingdom Of heaven is not come
even when Gods will is our law. II
Is come when Gods will Is our will.
When Gods will is our law. we are
but a kind of noble slaves. When his
will is our Will. we are free children.
--Geoige Macdonald.