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Evening star., 1920-02-08
Labor's Two Lists.

In a few days two lists will be pub
lished by the American Federation of
Labor, one giving the names of mem
bers of Congress who are rated as
favorable to labor and the other nam
ing those who are rated otherwise
Members Of the federation and all
other labor bodies will be urged to
work for the reelection, if nominated,
of the men who are in the first list and
against those who are named in the
second, and to be on guard in the cam
paign against all others who are un-
friendly to labor, or to work for the
election Of those who are friendly. In
other words, labor enters the campaign
to elect, if possible, a Congress that
will vote measures favorable to labor
interests.
This is the most ambitious political
move ever made by organized labor in
the field Of politics. Heretofore indi-
vidual candidates have been favored
here and there by the unions and
others have been the object of adverse
activity. But never before has the en-
tire Congress been put on the grill, so
to speak. or the nation wide field been
entered.
Publication of the lists is only fair,
both to labor and to the legislators and
candidates. This is wise move in the
political game that labor is about to
play. Everybody will be put on warn
ing. If member of either house has
incurred the opposition of labor by his
vote he can explain or justify his po-
sitiOn. Those who are rated as friendly
can do the same. Prescription works
both ways. 1t may make friends for
the prescribed, as we'll as opponents.
Certain issues are bound to be Joined
in this campaign bearing upon. the in
terests Of organized labor. The two
principal parties will be called upon
to declare themselves at Chicago and
San Francisco on such matters as the
future Of the railroads, the national
ization of which labor demands. and
perhaps on the question Of strike-pre.
venting methods. 1t will be interest
ing to observe how the candidates. of
men rated as friendly, named by
party which does not fully meet the
wishes Of labor in these and other re-
spects, will fare in the polling.
Heretofore it has been impossible to
deliver" the labor vote in the United
States to any party, or to direct it
bodily against either side in the ma.
tional political equation. This present
move is not partisan, as between par
ties. 1t is partisan to labor. Under
the scrutiny that the American Fedora
ton Of Labor undertakes to direct at
the personnel of the two parties there
can be NO lodging. Labor has elected
to 60 to the polls this year and the re-
suit will be momentous to individuals
and perhaps to the nation.
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stumping for the Presidency.

0suAAPA06 Ava WV = AASeA0S4Sy'
"If Mr.. Bryan makes the fourth
race for the presidency he'll wake
things up"
Undoubtedly"
"Stump the countryi"
"Oh, yes. He's at his best on the
stump"
GAS good as ever"
"I understand so. It's been some
years since I heard him. But those
who have kept close track tell me that
he's still very persuasive with an audi
ence."
3Not quite as young and charming
as when he first put his head out"
"No; but his voice still retains its
music and carrying power; and that
is big item in an orator"
1.-THE republican candidate will have
to stump, too'"
eyes. It wouldn't do to let Mr..
Bryan have that field all to himself"
"Mr. Mckinley didn't stump"
"No. The matter was brought up
at the beginning of the campaign in
1895, and the decision was adverse. But
as the campaign progressed and Mr..
Bryan developed his quality as a
spellbinder, drawing enormous crowds
and stirring them deeply, the repub-
licans showed nervousness, and SEEM
ed to regret having tethered their
candidate to his front porch. In 1900
stumping by Mr.. Mckinley was not
necessary. His record as President
stumped for him."
"How are the republicans fixed in
the way of stumpersW
"You refer to the aspirants for the
Chicago nomination.
eyes"
every we'll. Senators Harding and
Watson are popular orators of high
order, and Senator Poindexter and
Gov. Lowden speak fuently and inter-
estingly. Gen. Wood has become q
good speaker, and in the addresses
he has made since returning home
Gen. Pershing has shown that he pos
sesses the gift Of expression"
"If Mr.. Bryan runs, what issue will
he stressf"
"HeIl have to stress prohibition.
He's stressing that now"
"That will make New York anu New
Jersey as much as ever the enemy's
country"
eyes; but the vets everywhere will
have it in for Mr.. Bryan. They
fought him in 1896, 1900 and 1908, and,
he thinks, contributed largely to his
three defeats. They'll fight him still
more strenuously now in remembrance
of his prominence in the national vic.
tory of the drys."
"He refuses to capitulatef"
ale couldn't if he would. 1 don't
think he'd swing to the vets even for
the presidency. But his record is such
and the situation today such, shift
of foot by him would be quite i'm
possible. He is the democrat above
all others for whom the drink traffic
entertains . sturdy and abiding dis
like"
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A little taste of the climate quite
usual in Petrograd still further dis
courages respect for Russia's effort to
set an example for the world.
Evening star., 1920-02-08

According to some French psychol-
o0isfs, Germany's attitude toward
NeRA affairs is all hope, with neither
fnixk NOR charity.
Evening star., 1920-02-08

vhcount Grey apparently feels that
- delay ON the part Of the q. 8. A.
. getting into the league Of nations
= Interfering with a very pleasant
~ Interesting initiation.
Evening star., 1920-02-08

In the course of the proceedings
Admiral Sims may be inclined to feel
that he has earned some special kind
Of bravery medal.
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The School Pay Bill.

The first definite move for the ac-
complishment Of the four points Of
I school betterment for which the citi-
! xsns Of the District have been work
ing recently was made yesterday
! when the board Of education bill, pro-
yiding an emergency increase Of pay
for all school employees, was sent to
I Congress by the Commissioners. This
bin il the result of a series of confer
enees between the board of education,
the Commissioners and representa-
tives of the citizens school better
ment council. 1t provides for general
increases, without any attempt at re-
Organization. Certain changes are
proposed, however, as, for instance,
the abolition of present salary classes
in grade schools with provisions that
promote elasticity in assignment. The
hin embodies provision also for a
basiness manager, which is another of
Tie four-point requirements Of the
schools urged by the citizens COM
mittee and recommended by the
beard.
While this is styled an emergency
measure, it provides for basic changes
in the salary system. It should be
cessidered as an emergency bill in
|. HAT it is designed to correct condi-
tions. which urgently require amend
sMent with the least delay. The schools
should be put upon better salary
Ebesis at once to encourage the pres
ens .staH Of teachers to remain in
Esesvice and to attract to the service
nv, teachers. The hope is that Con-
E8rsss will proceed promptly with the
Eeoasideration of this measure and
pass it at the earliest possible mo-
Fnenf.
Next in order on the school better
[nent program is the imperative need
|sf 1,pfe buildings and more teachers.
Ths- schools are undeniably over
[ereuded. The teachers are over
|~erked. The children are under
EfanoAt in consequence. There is need
Ete1lI Of many new buildings, not
(nors1y to take care Of the overflow
1T to replace the temporary make
Eohi1si structures that have been put
F3nte service. The District cannot catch
|ap With its school building needs on
Fthe old plan Of appropriation 1t must.
- permitted by Congress to e1pend
b latge sum in construction as soon as
|posaihle, else the annual additions to
|tAe school population will constantly
|nu9uient the arrears. The District has
bee6 conducting a stern chase in the
naEser for a long time, and steadily
|fa1liIg back in the race. Now, if ever,
II tks time to accelerate the speed Of
|acAopl construction in order to catch
n. =
The District hopes that at this ses-
|aion all of these matters will be pro-
|vidsd for in the appropriation bill
|Asktsf pay, more teachers and more
|bafllings. IF any Of these items are
|pst fover another year the problem
|Will be more difficult. The schools
| |4fi1i be more crowded and the children
tSsiH be less adequately taught. The
tfVnGsion Of public school system is
fte zach the children, and the Dis
6tRfe9b school system, owing to con-
1113eas resulting from economies i'm
eeGd upon the District by Congress,
kn11B short Of that standard.
Evening star., 1920-02-08

One Of the new transportation prob
lens may be that Of preventing j.
Barleycorn from influencing too much
business in the direction Of Cuba.
Evening star., 1920-02-08

Villa, while engaged in conference
with Obregon, is holding a prisoner
for 10000 ransom. Pancho never lets
politics interfere with business.
Evening star., 1920-02-08

During a slight discussion as to
"who won the war" some Berlin pol
iticians are disposed to insinuate that
it has not as yet been completely won.
Evening star., 1920-02-08

mere il slight encouragement in
ke1aet that there are q few articles
b tie peace treaty that have occasion.
y n6 altercation whatever.
Evening star., 1920-02-08

A Berlin newspaper reports that the
Bernstorff wanted for trial as a war
criminal is another man of the same
name
Evening star., 1920-02-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Old Reliable.
Saw the snow out in the street
One February day.
Said, with emphasis complete,
ut should be cleared away"
Got myself little book.
efficiency" I learned.
North Wind howled around and shook,
But not shovel turned.
Thought an easy way we'd win
When scientists explained.
Called a business doctor in
Aud still the snow remained.
All in vain we called on Art
The Sun with genial ray
Smiled again and did his part
And cleared it in a day.
An Antique Version.
"Those old knights who wore suits
Of mail must have been rather slow
in getting around"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum
"'Delayed in the mails is an old
story
A Deduction.
"The painter of that beautiful snow
picture must have been very happy
and comfortable man."
"How do you knows"
"He couldn't have put so much en-.
thusiasm into the work if he had not
been perfectly comfortable while ii
was going on"
Ode to 4 Street Car.
Oh, when the bounding blizzard blew
How gladly did I greet you!
I never asked what fare was due,
But said, 1'm pleased to meet you
Candidly Considered.
aI suppose you think you know how
to run the finances of the world
sneered the impatient listener.
"No," replied Farmer Corntossel;
T don't claim that I know; but I be
lieve could learn. I'll say for my
self that anybody who could worl
the mortgage of this farm the way
did has a right smart chance of maxim
great financeer."
"Just at a time," complained Mr.
Crowcher, "when this planet is over
crowded with conversations, somebody
] tries to start one with Mars!"
Evening star., 1920-02-08

Now look at the Latin American
countries. They are all capital-fm-
porting, with extensive
Importers natural resources cap
Of Capital. 50 they are attractive
fields for investment. Prior to 1914
they borrowed in Europe for capital
to build railroads, open up ports and
construct other public works. Since
1914 European investment In South
America has been very small. Due to
lack of shipping during the war these
Evening star., 1920-02-08
Candidly Considered.

"Just at a time" complained Mr..
Crowcher, "when this planet is over
crowded with conversations, somebody
tries to start one with Marsw
Evening star., 1920-02-08

Away from Europe, which has just
cost US 1,00O, 200, 900 in war debt and
Evening star., 1920-02-08

Fifty years ago Washington was
hoping for an early release from the
railroad monopoly
The B. & P. R. R. exercised by the
Balti imore and
Ohio. through the
entry into this city of the new line.
known as the Baltimore and Po-
tomac In the Senate on the I'd OF
February, 1870. a bill was under con-
sideration extending the time for the
completion of the District end of the
line. though without action at that
session The next day The star said:
TT will he seen by the report of
the debate in the Senate yesterday
on the Potomac railroad bill that 1T
is now proposed by the company to
give the privilege to bring their road
into the city aiong the north bank
of the canal to the Center market
We are heartily in favor of granting
every POSSIBLE facility to new rail-
roads to this city. but it seems to
us that it will be going too far to
allow any company to bring their
cars to the very heart of the city
and through the line OF pubic
grounds. 1t is perhaps a necessary
evil that the railroad track tabove
the level of the street, and the plat
form and buildings appertaining to
the railroad should disfsure Mary
land avenue. and the nuisance or the
present track of the Baltimore ana
Ohio road to the foot OF the Capltoi
is one from which the city has sur
fered greatly. But to permit the
baltimore and Potomac road to pene-
trate to Pennsylvania avenue anu
eth street the very business center
of the CITY, would be an intensinca-
ton of ali the evils that have been
experienced from railroads on ana
across our streets. We tnink MI.
Morrill's objections yesterday were
very timely and that they VIII nave
due weight when action is taken on
the bill"
- ~. D;s<r;ct continued to
Evening star., 1920-02-08
FIFTY YEARS Ago IN
THE STAR.

Fifty years ago Washington was
hoping for an early release from the
Evening star., 1920-02-08

The following editorial in The Star
of February 5, 1870. in reply to OBJ
Evening star., 1920-02-08

Those who have studied the situation
most closely say that especially meri-
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Such investment. he believes. would
buttress the United States trade in
Latin America and
latin American would help to main
tain our position in
0ecuIItIeS. that mport an
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-11
InterestIna prehIstorlc Rello.

A discovery that throws light on
prehistoric times has been made in
central France. In the cave Of the
"rhree Brothers." at MontesQuicu, a
wall painting, made in elemental col.
ors Of black and yellow, has been
found 10y savants. 1t is apparently
1900 years old It represents man,
walking to the left naked ana be-
dauhod with stripes His body ia lean
ing forward. with his arms in front,
and hands Joined. on his head is a
sort of mask representing a stag and
horses tail is bound on his loins.
Professor Beeoeun believes it repre-
sents a primitive sorcerer in the ex.
crcise of his mysteries, and that the
cave in question was prehistoric
wizards den
It Is conjccturcd the cave was wall.
ed up with lbs occupants during n vol.
cauic eruption countless thousands Of
years ago.
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JUNK DEALER

Highest cash prices paid for old
magazines. brass. copper, rub
Der. etc. win nay extra for stun
brought TO me. open evenings and all
1av saturday
Joe cONNEL
t5a Main ST. Tel. lS2-R,
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ARLINGTON

TIE Neighborhood club which met
wit Mrs. George Howard last Tues
day fternoon, decided to have a card
party next Tuesday AFTERNOONS in the
parlor OF the Arco club. Refresh
ments will be served. All come and
help the cause along.
The Woman's Auxiliary OF ST. James
church will hold a food and apron
sale at the Rectory next Thursday
afternoon Dew Is.
Paul'Waterman, who has been criti
cally i'll for the past two weeks, is re
ported better.
Miss Adalside Cross has gone to
Greenfield, Mass She will make her
home for the winter with Paul Shut
fiction
The shortage Of fuel is still acute.
The Hale company and the Refriger-
ator company have been able TO OBJ
tain little coal which has been al
lotted to those facing the greatest
need.
Stove wood is bringing fancy prices
just now and is hard to get even If
one has the price, Any port in a
storm
Funeral services for Mrs. S. II.
Vault were held at St. James, Friday
afternoon. The Order of the Eastern
Star conducted special service at
the house previously.
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Truly an Enchantress.

\ writer Of her times describes
Mary, Queen Of Scots as follows
"Other women might be beautiful, 9th
er women might have the same smooth,
open brow the same chseIed feo-
lures and pcnciled eyebrows, the
same delicate chin. and white, fun
neck and bosom; ny, even The same
long, soft, hazel eyes, and rich,
dark. chestnut hair; but where was
the woman in Europe whose glance,
like hers, raised from under those
sweeping cyelnshes, found IT'S way
straight TO the heart, whose smile
seemed At once to entrcat aid to com.
Mand, to eXtort obedience and hcstow
reward, like sunlight penetrating the
coolest object and warming and bright.
ening all within is spdere2"
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..seea,saIS ettt'rt1S'- j..
CHRISTMAS THINGS FOR BOYS
Youngsters Like Presents That AZ
ford Amusement &C Well as Being
Of Educational Nature.

,.eV7r W 7 Is 70 be wondered IL the
iSN9 a small boys taste and TEN.
e4,XlHZ- permanent are really and
SsAttss,gs4s truly considered when buy
ing gifts that are meant to
appeal to his inventive mind, or wheth-
err we simply purchase for him some
10y or object Of entertainment which
we In our neyer-faling judgment think
llt that he should have. Il happens
oftentlmes that the boy who would
give half his little kingdom for the
Humpty-Dumpty circus that some
other small youth received as his share
from the Christmas pack receives a
necbtiet pair of gloves and books,
and vice versa. With the host of
wonderful inventions for the enter.
tainment and education of childhood.
why not study the boys bent and give
him something with which to develop
his bent?
One boy, In fact many, would prize
box OF tools, and these very desirable
hNNtNN may w llNh III any oleC NNN'i w
another lad of the spirited age of ten
or twelve. would like football and n
suit to play in; the mechanical mind
Just revels over the mechanism OF Il
wonderfully constructed railway q mln-
iature NrplOne. or just Sim
pie engine that can Ne made to run
gives hours Of pleasure; then there is
the popular pushnobile, the wonder
full joy everlasting, while snow and
ice lasts, sled and ice skates. II the
young man is n collector of stamps.
large packages of foreign postage may
be had. and the nearest approach to at
tending n moving picture show IS TO
give the boy postcard protector with
which he cSn have a picture show Of
his own and invite the other boys If he
wants TO-
To these few suggestions may be
added games, boy scout stories numer-
Gus articles Of wearing apparel and
possibly wash, an indian or some
other masquerade outfit n wigwmn
and so. on through an lndeteuninete
list, but give him something he wants.
sppesssss bes( s's +vtta,s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-11
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

brlefly Tor Busy Headers
"The Revenge Of Tarzan' last
showing Library Theatre, ADV.
Judge Peck shot a 1875 pound doe
this morning near the white chapel
Lionel Barrymore in "rhe Master
Mind at Library Theatre Monday.
Adj;
Try box Of Audrey Whitamore
chocolates for Christmas ASK about
them at Quinlan's Pharmacy Adv
Table celery, lettuce, string beans,
endiye, caulif, wer, Boston lettuce,
palsniDs, spinach-Estes' market
Ada
Last showing Of "The Revenge of
TarRan" Library Theatre today--it's
equal has never been seen in Ben
nington before. Adv
Charles Clark shot a 2OOpound
buck Friday in the woods south Of
lchawog. lie had been hunting only
half an hour when he got his.
"Mid.Channel,' starring Clara Kim
ball Young, Is the most wonderful pic
ture Of this great stars career.
Opera House today. Shows at z and
8. Admission II and 22c.--Adv
Reserved seats now on sale at
Harte theatre for Tip Top Merry
Makers, playing at the Opera House
next week Don't wait and have to
get in the rush Secure the seats
you want for Monday night now. All
passes must be exchanged at box OF
flee not later than seven o'clock on
Monday. --Ady.
What is the use Of going to church?
Cannot one be just as good and just
~ useful without attending divine
worship? Answer: 1t 20 said Of Jesus
that che was found in The synagogIe
on the Sabbath day as his custom
was The Methodist Episcopal
church, Rev James A. Perry, NJ A i,
min ster, invites the public to the fol.
owing service Sunday, Pee. II.
1890 worship and sermon; 12'U0
Pible study in the churcn school.
$50, School OF Missions; 7.30 union
meeting in Second CONGREGATIONAL
church to hear Rev. Vincent Rayi.
Booth, d. D., on some phase Of our
Puritan inheritance
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-11
STOMACH TROUBLE
AND DIZZY SPELLS

If the sufferer from any form of
stomach trouble Is pale and the blood
is thin, the first step toward restoring
the activity Of the stomach is to i'm
prove the condition of the blood. A
supply OF rich, weloxidized blood is
necessary to good digestion. Build
up the blood by the treatment which
Mrs. Ellen liarnden, of No. Beach
street, Fitchburg, Mass, recommends
and see how quickly the appetite is re-
stored and the pains of Indigestion
disappear.
my blood was so thin and weak, +"
relates Mrs Ilarnden, "that every
part of my body seemed 10 be affect
ed. lt was my stomach, however,
which gave me most trouble and pain.
| didn't know what it was to eat q
hearty meal without paying for it a
few hours later with cramps and sharp
shooting pains. The indigestion pains
kept me awake at night and / was
tired during the day. had frequent
dizzy spells and headaches, my heart
palpitated and became exhausted
after walking short distance.
zone day | heard about Or. viii.
liam9' Pink Pills and, procuring box,
began taking them There was u
slight Improvement in q few DAYS and
as | continued taking the pills my
strength slowly returned. Then the
stomach trouble became less acute
and finally disappeared. I have an
excellent appetite. / no longer have
headaches or dizzy spells. i always
keep Or. Williams Pink Pills on
hand.n
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists, or direct from Che Or.
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
N Y, on receipt OF price, 80 cents per
box. Write for the free booklet,
'iWhat TO Eat and How to Eat.n
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-11
HURRY
: T0yland Is Open =

BRING THE CHILDREN. SEE THEM
STARE IN OPEN-EYED ABATEMENT.
THE MAGIC GATES OF "THE
AVENUES OF JOY' SWING WIDE
OPEN. HUNDREDS OF ATTRACTIVE
TOYS, DOLLS AMI, GAMES ARE HERE
TO GLADDEN. THE YOUNGSTERS
HEARTS.
YOU TOO MOTHERS, FATHERS,
BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS WILL
ENJOY THE SIGHT.
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eealnri.a Of aalloonlna.

To inclose smoke in bag so that
II would LIT the bag with it's own
ascending power, was the idea Of the
paper makers, the brothers Montgol-
fer, and thcy got so far in their lnvcn
ton rs to cause the b0g which they
invented to rise TO the ceiling, and i'm
proving upon this they invented n
machine that was a balloon, ana was
the forerunner of the innammable mir
balloon,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-11
SOUTH SALISBURY

For Sale-A comfortable little place
consisting OF dwelling, barn and be
tween six and seven acres of land
situated In village Of South Shafts
bury Price reasonable Early posses
sion in event OF sale For particulars
address Charles N Powers, Benning
ton, VI Adv,
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EAST ARLINGTON

The Ladies' Aid society of Oliyet
Congregational church VIII hold their
annual sale and supper on Wednes-
day evening. Dec Is at Bailey Hall
Supger IS cents. Mrs Wigs of the
Cabbage Patch will be there with
cabbages to sell Come and buy u
cabbage Everybody welcome.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-12-11

A plant which Is somewhat common
in Brazil shows o remarkable luminos.
ity which can be- seen for a distance
Of q mile Seated near one OF these
plants afto" nighlfall It IS possible to
read anp print and to perform Other
Operations which require a light.