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The San Francisco Platform.

In Newark, y. j.. last night, at
Gov Edwards inaugural dinner,
Chairman Cummings of the demo
cratic national committee, who was
one of the speakers, said:
"Thcre will be no difficulty in writ
ing democratic platform. Ii is not
necessary for US to engineer our
policy with a view to pleasing par
ticular groups or so to conduct our
selves as to develop racial animosity
We stand today upon record of
achievement unparalleled in Ameri-
can history. We have wrought do
nestle reforms which have long been
denied our people and during the
war our successes won the admira-
ton of the world"
No difficulty7 Mr.. Cummings and
Mr. Bryan differ radically about that
Mr.. Bryan thinks there will be so
much difficulty he is preparing to at
tend the San Francisco convention
and in person urge the acceptance of
pianks he regards as essential in the
construction of a winning platform.
His interest is twOfold. First, he
wants his party to have a firm foun-
.dation for the campaign. and, sec
ond. he may be its candidate
Would a platform prepared by Mr.
Bryan be acceptable to Mr. Cum
9m1ngs! Probably not on the prohibi-
ton question. Mr.. Bryan favors the
Execution of the eighteenth amend
ment to the Constitution up to the
hilt, while Mr.. Cummings last night
was assisting in the inauguration of
a democratic governor elected by the
Jersey vets and pledged to do all in
his power 10 nullify that amendment.
Mr. Bryan as guest would have been
misft at that function, and so was
not present.
Mr. Cummings says that during the
war our successes won the admira-
ton of the world" But they were
not partisan successes, and will not
be available as a party asset in the
coming campaign. The war was de-
cleared, financed and fought by both
parties. Republicans and democrats
were not distinguishable by their war
activities. They worked together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
ithout thought of domestic poll

without thought Of domestic poll
tics.
And suppose the republicans nomi-
nate Gen. Pershing or Gen. Wood for
President. How absurd would be any
claim that the democrats won the
war, And equally absurd would be
any claim that the republicans won
the war.
By virtue of his position Mr.. Cum
mings must be distributor of good
cheer among his party friends. Where
they are in low spirits he must raise
them up; where in high spirits he
must keep them going on that alti-
tude. a hating or half spirited party
manager would be a jest, and grim
one on his own side of the fence.
The democrats will have no easy
Job at San Francisco as respects either
platform or ticket. There was no
prospect Of an easy job even before
Mr. Bryan SHE'D his familiar lid into
the circle. But since then, Mr.. Bryan
being an aggressive man of ideas, the
difficulties have become palmer than
ever. and are visible to the naked
eve now at long distance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
The Housewives Alliance.

At the first meeting of the house
wives of the city yesterday, attended
by 400 women. for the purpose of
organizing to fight the high living
costs, one OF the speakers set forth
a model plan of housekeeping based
upon a family budget and a three
shift force of servants. 1t is to be
feared that this method of running
household will not appeal strongly
to the average Washington woman
who has the care Of the home. For
a good many months the servant prob
lem has been acute here, as perhaps
elsewhere. What with wartime
drains and other causes, the supply of
domestic "help" has been seriously
depleted. Many households hereto
fore blessed with kitchen service have
been thrown upon their own resources.
Many women who have never before
"done their own work" have baked
and washed dishes and even done the
laundry work Servant hire has gone
up with everything else. The aver
age pay of the domestic worker has
doubled during the past four years.
A time limit has been adopted by
many. In some households it is nee
essary for the wife to prepare the
breakfasts in order to have the help
of the servant in the afternoon for
dinner. In these conditions to urge
a three-shift system is to ask the
impossible. Only the exceptional
household could possibly afford such
a plan, whatever the scale of pay.
Household economy can be prac-
ticed and can be made effective in
reducing the living costs. The house
wives of Washington are eager for
a chance to organize to secure mu-
tual help in their struggle with the
burden Of high prices. They will not
be encouraged, however, to go into
d mON cucut tudt ID UdStu upOu INC
three shifts Of servants plan, or into
any project that involves complex
budgetary systems. They want to
know how to buy cheaper, how to find
the best markets, how to contribute
in some way to organized efforts that
may bring down the scale of costs.
In other cities these housewives al
liances have been formed, and have
done excellent work, with large mem
berships. Washington should have
such a movement. The average Of
intelligence is so high here that any
enterprise in the line of cooperative
endeavor, if put on the plane OF the
average family needs and resources,
will enlist an effective following.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

this high total of pneumonia deaths
was doubtless due to that fact. With
a falling rate from this cause it would
seem we'll assured that there is no
immediate danger from a recurrence
Of the influenza plague.
Calmness of mind is one Of the
best safeguards against disease, and
there is nothing in the local situation
to warrant any disturbance of the
public, however high may run the
daily figures OF so-called influenza
eases. The patients suffering from
these affections. so recorded, are re-
covering so steadily that if the CAPT
tai has a return of the visitation at
all it is in the lightcst form that need
cause no apprehension. Nevertheless
every precaution against disease
transmission is to be taken now as
always. 1t is possible to be careful
without becoming alarmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
No Cause for Alarm.

Daily reports of large numbers of
"new eases of influenza" should not
cause alarm among the people of
Washington. 1t is altogether prob
able that many of these cases, though
formally reported by physicians as
influenza, are not of that character,
but are merely heavy colds or pos
sibly attacks of the old style grip.
This is the season for pulmonary af-
fiictions. People "take cold" easily
in the snow and slush. They are ac-
tive in going about to social engage
ments and in many cases do not dress
adequately. They wear thin shoes
without protection from the damp.
Every winter there is a heavy in
crease of sickness due to these exc
posures. Presumably physicians pre-
fer to be safe in their reports and
class many Of these cases as influenza
for fear that by not doing so they
may err on the dangerous side.
Thus far there have been so few
deaths from pneumonia this month
that great encouragement should be
felt on the score of public security
from the dreadful visitation that
swept the country year and a quar-
ter ago. At the present rate of NOR
tality from this cauao tho total FOR
January will be less than. a year ago,
which was less than that for January,
1918. It will be remembered that two
years ago intense cold prevailed and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
The Line of Duty Club.

The Zine of Duty Club" is grow
ing rapidly. Citizens are joining this
organization in spirit of apprecia-
ton of the need Of some assured
means of quickly meeting the neces
stiles of the families of those mem
bers of the police force who lose their
lives in the discharge of their duties.
The hope is that several thousand
names Will be enrolled, so that in
the future should such emergencies
arise as that of the Staying of Police
man McKimmie in pursuit of a bur
glar a sufficient fund will be auto
matically forthcoming for the benefit
of those he leaves.
But, however generous and prompt
the public may be in meeting such re-
quirements, this is not the right way
to provide for the dependents of po-
licemen who die in the discharge of
their duties. Public funds should
always be available in sufficient
amount for this purpose. The
police pension fund at present is in
adequate. 1t has always been INSULT
cient to meet the demands upon it. It
has never been properly established.
Now that the whole question of police
pay has been opened and these TRACE
dies are recurring so rapidly atten-
ton should be given in Congress to
the matter of the fund for the earliest
possible legislation on this subject.
These tragedies illustrate wildly the
fact that the policeman is always on
the firing line. that, however calm and
placid his cheat may be in the main,
at any moment may arise an emer-
gency that puts him in peril. And it
is the pride of Washington that the
members of this force have never
shrunk from danger, have never
finched from facing desperate char
acters or perilous situations. The
grief that is felt for the death of Po-
iceman McKimmie is softened by the
realization that his last action was
one of instructive devotion to duty, a
manifestation of the spirit that ac-
tuates the capitals protective force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
The Congressional Investigations.

A number of Investigations are I'M
der way. Others may be ordered.
Gossip travels fast. and a good deal
of il is afoot. Both House and Sen
ate are looking into charges that have
been made.
Some of the subjects are more i'm
portant than others. Some are GER
tain to lead far, and require time in
the handling. But even those of what
may be called minor consequence need
TO be conducted with care, md should
When misconduct or incapacity in the
transaction of public business is al
legged, the people naturally and prop
erly become interested and want the
particulars.
A congressional inquisition is some
. times a big job. Many witnesses have
to be called Many documents have
to be read 4 mass of material is
gathered and must be sorted and di-
gested before report on it can be
prepared.
- Usually there are two reports. A
Unanimous finding is rare. The ma
jority subscribes to one thing. the
minority to another. Both reports, of
course. must be read by members Of
the body to which they are made.
Then comes the debate when the
reports are called up for final dis
position. The length of that depends
upon the importance of the matter
and the feeling the inquisition has
aroused.
-4~ All this must be taken into account
in discussing adjournment day. For,
presumably, all inquisitions ordered
at this session will be concluded and
passed upon before the session ends.
: If politics is in the slightest degree
D., involved-and politics is always al
leged-the results may figure in the
presidential platforms of the two par
ties
So when the items are checked off
the bills that must be passed, the
bills that many think should be passed
and the disposition of these investi-
gations-it becomes very plaip that
if the session is to end in early June,
as is now the hope and plan, the con-
gressional leaders must hustle. They
have not a day to spare, and before
they get through they may find it
necessary to do little business at
night.
Congress. however, when in the
humor, can cover good deal of
ground in comparatively short time
When the common purpose is to get
through and scatter for home, the
card is disposed of as if by magic
And as both parties are eager for an
early adjournment-both are prepar-
ing for a humming campaign as soon
as the presidential tickets are an
nounced-we shall probably see
speedingup processes of many va
rieties and degrees applied for all
they may be worth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

81 suppose you are one OF these
molders of public opinion who are
willing to take pork and potatoes in
payment for subscriptions and adj
vertising"
"Yes,' replied the country editor.
T'm willing enough. But nobody's
going to bring around anything so
valuable as meat and vegetables. I've
got to be satisfied with the paltry
cash provided for by the regular
rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Large ENTERPRISE.

A Large Enterprise.
The summertime will soon draw near,
Though one might scarce believe it.
Whatever be your present fear
The summer will relieve it.
The men of wisdom will arrive
In erudite convention,
And by their arguments contrive
To settle each contention.
The dove of peace they will provide
With safer means of roosting;
They'll bid the profiteers decide
To cease their reckless boosting.
The earth will strike its old time gait,
And run with circumspection.
We will arrange to set things straight
By means of one election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

1t is not altogether encouraging to
note that man like Lenin appears
more secure in a position of political
authority than man like Clemen-
ceau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

Deported sovietists were welcomed
with a brass band. 1t is earnestly
hoped that they will not return until
it is quite over, over there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

After the manner in which prohibit
ton went through, almost any enter
prise is likely to seem easy to Col.
Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

Disputes are inevitable in Army and
Navy life. The important thing is
not to allow them to get in the way
when there is real fighting to be
done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
Hypnotic.

al have referred to you as a hyp-
motto orator." said the press agent.
~ guess that's all right" answered
Senator Sorghum. "The last time 1
made a speech 1 put half of them to.
sleep"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

When a ship sends out a distress
call now there is at least the satisfac-
ton of knowing there are no subma-
rine complications involved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

As means of inquiry the ouija
board has at least the advantage of
eliminating a large amount of irrele-
want conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

The grip germ threatens life and
limb,
And leaves US nervous and forlorn
Alas! We cannot order him
To wear a tag or blow a horn!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

No doubt D'Annunzio will find a
large number of lecture propositions
in his mail when he returns to Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

Socialism is enjoying a great deal
of publicity at present; and publicity
is the first essential of propaganda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

The Jackson day banquet is over,
but the after-dinner speeches are still
going on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

No one will doubt that Clemeneeau
has honestly earned the little vaca-
ton trip to Egypt he is about to take.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

Holland appears a trifle 10th to lose
good boarder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21
The Difficult Part.

"No one should tell anything but
the TRUTH
"Yes," replied the man who is fig
uring in an investigation; 'but it
takes pretty smart person to find
it out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-01-21

Another honeymoon has been spoil
&c. In making arrangements for the
housekeeping money the young
woman found the engagement ring
had been bought on the installment
plan.
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WOmen's Boomers,
SI.33

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SI.Z5 Bed Pillows, 60c

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$1.5O Grass, Mating or
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-06-17

tive strawberry crop. The wind, a re-
gular Chinook" which SO often de-
stroys the Dakota crops, coupled wit'
the unusually high temperature will
undoubtedly reduce the yield of
strawberries in this locality about
one-third. The green berries were
literally cooked on the vines and the
bulk of the luscious fruit will, there
for be marketed this week.
]. H. Seaborn the berry man states
that while strawberries were selling
in Baraboo for Is cents a quart on
Saturday they were bringing 95 cents
in Portage and Sank and As cents
in Madison.
The hot wind has also affected the
apple crop, the little apples lying all
over the ground in some orchards
while the extreme heat of the past
few days tended to prevent the fruit
from pollenizing.
In some orchards with the right
slope of ground but little damage has
resulted to the young apples and the
same holds true with some of the
strawberry beds.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-06-17
LARGE FIRE
AT REEDSDURC

There was "a .iarge fire at Reedsburg
IaSatlrday evening about half past
eight AT the hUEne of JOHN Claridge
on South Park ST. The next door neign
Dor, Henry Serge, noticed fire and
smoke coming from the large barn
and he called for help at once. There
was some delay in getting the alarm
but soon after the fire company were
at the scene. Hmwever the fire had
such d big start that it could not be
distinguished. The men worked hard
to keep it from spreading to any Of
the nearby homes. 1t was the biggest
fire Reedsburg has had for long
time. The barn burned to the grOunf
and everything il it, quite an amount
of hay, corn, chicken feed, harness.
tools and many other things. There
were many other things. There were.
some chickens in the barn but they
wera all rescued 10y the Ieighbors
before the fire company arrived.
The cause of the fire is a mystery.
Mr.. Claridge was up town at the time
the alarm sounded and Mrs. C1aridge
and son were alone.
The lose is partly covered By in
surance-
This is the seventh fire the Clar-
idges have had. A short time age they
lost their cow.
The nearby gardens and trees were
badly spoiled by the heat and being
trampled on.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-06-17
IULL CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR

secretary of state Merlin Hr1l AtOn-
Y made formal announcement of his
ndidacy for the Republican nom1na-
IN for governor.
During the past few months ] have
ceived hundreds of letters and many
rsonal calls from people over the
tie, fav0ring my entering the race, y
id Hull in his statement. "TheSe
;surances come from many who
ow of my course in Wisconsin poll
IS and who have confidence in the
und progressive policies which
~or, and have favored in the past.
81 have always been one of the com
on people. | never expect to be
.ything else. If the rights, liberties
d welfare of the people are the chief
N of the government, surely they
e entitled to representation and con-
Iteration in political affairs without
= medium of political combinations
hose main object is to exact tribute
Id priority benefits.
Inc man under ODngat1On 10 any
.terest except that of the people
.ust fool one or the other after cleo
on.
shall go into this campaign with
1T barrel and without machine
1T whatever. the result, shall have
interest to serve except that of the
eople.
Mr.. Hull said he would set forth his
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-06-17

race.
One evening cannon De Valera,
president of the Irish republic
spoke from a balcony. He wanted the
Republic recognized in the platform.
This was not done.
y y *
In the convention hall, on the
streets, and in the hotels it is hotter
than a June graduation. Fans are a
favorite implement.
= 3 81
Mayor Thompson invited the dele
gates and aIternates to a luncheon at
the Illinois steel mills. Four hundred
automobiles carried the visitors out,
a few getting left because they failed
to hear the announcement as the
meeting was breaking up.
y s. x
Penrose is in bed in Pennsylvania
and La Toilette is in a hospital at
Rochester, yet these two give orders
to their delegations. Queer how
man hundreds Of miles away from the
scene of battle can direct the dele
gates, thus directing the vote Of the
people of state. Does not seem
quite right, does it? Such is the pol
itical game.
y * *
At place like convention it is a
real luxury to have a companion who
has a wide acquaintance over the
country. o. D. Brandenburg Of Madi-
son has many friends among the
folk, from coast to coast,
the reward of his attending Associated
Press meetings. This brings him and
his friends into close touch with many
people.
* ): s.
The vets are not very much in evil
dence. Their day is done. The plank
they wanted was lost in the shuttle.
II. e. COLE