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Evening star., 1921-08-19
A Step Toward Merger.


- The bill finally approved by the
: House District committee looking to
a solution of the traction problem in
Washington Is drawn with a view to
effecting the merger of the two sys-
tens. Permission is given for such a
union of the companies. but with the
condition that the Washington Rail.
way and Electric Company must
, merge with the Capital Traction Com
pany before it can absorb the Potomac
Electric Power Company. 1t is
Furthermore provided. as an additional
: inducement, that if the merger is not
effected by July 1 next the utilities
commission shall fix fares on the
upon the combined valuation basis
which is now employed. In other
words. if merger is not made by that
date, the principle of two rates Of
; fare will be established.
Consolidation of the traction and
power corporations Of the District is
obviously the surest and safest solu-
tion Of the difficulties from which the
local public has suffered. Efforts to
bring about a merger of the traction
systems have proved futile because of
wide differences of valuation and the
conflict of interests. each seeking con-
troll of the amalgamated properties.
. Legislation to compel merger by di-
&c Of f,,I
, Municipal ownership. through con-
demnation and purchase. is not de-
sired by the community or warranted
by the experience Of cities where that
experiment has been tried.
In these circumstances the Woods
bill, just approved by committee,
makes the closest possible approach
TO the point Of compulsory merger.
and at the same time by proposing
change in the basis Of taxation and re-
mission of certain unjust charges upon
the roads affords relief to the more
heavily burdened system in manner
to advance the probability Of merger.
II this bill can pass both houses as it
StdHQS II Will uuuouDleOiS lehIliildtc a
combination in terms that will safe
guard the public interests and assure
an efficient service at the lowest rate
compatible with the right to reason
able profits.
In the course Of the recent efforts
to bring the two properties into sin
gle ownership advance was made to-
ward a closer agreement upon con-
solidation terms with each successive
proposal. At the end there was not
very material difference in estimation
of values. If in such conditions the
proposal for a merger came so close
to success it is likely to reach that
point under the influence of the al
most compulsory provisions now writ
ten into the pending bill. A positive
1nducement is offered to get together.
A virtual penalty is provided for fail
ure.
-- In any merger, however effected.
the most scrupulous care is to be taken
to keep the consolidated capital value
at the point of equity for the public.
The whole transaction will be under
supervision and subject to review. A
swollen valuation, calling for high re-
turns in terms Of service rates, is vir-
tually impossible.
Evening star., 1921-08-19
The Erie's Shops.

Whatever may be the declared pur-
poses of the Erie railroad in leasing
it's roundhouse and shops at Marion.
Ohio. to a local company, the effect Is
20 crowd the employees out from under
the protective benefits of the trans
portation act, and this must accord
ingly be assumed to have been the in
tent and actual purpose.
If the Erie company can lawfully do
this in respect to it's Marion shops. 1t
roundhouses and other vital appurte-
nances to its business as an interstate
common carrier. and all other inter-
state railroads can do the same. And
when they have done SO. as many Of
them are evidently planning to do,
they will have pushed great fraction
Of their army of employees away from
the Jurisdiction of the Railway Labor
Board and from under the provisions
Of the transportation act designed to
promote peace in the industry and
maintain the eight-hour day and fair
wages and tolerable working condi-
tions.
The transportation act was adopted
primarily at the instance of the roads
and for their benefit as against hurt
full rate conditions and wasteful COM
petition. But IT after all they do not
intend to observe it except at points
where it is precisely to their liking.
the country will be interested in
knowing. Then they will get trans
portation act in much smaller terms
of their own dictation.-New York
World (democratic).
Reform songs have too many re-
frains-Norfo1k Virginian-Pilot.
It costs a girl 81 to have her hair
bobbed. There are no cheaper cuts
Toledo Blade.
Love at first sight usually ends with
divorce at first slight.-Asheville Times.
Our interest in Europe continues to
grow, though the principal remains
stationary.-Nashvil Banner.
"Women want war;" declares Con-
gresswoman Robinson. Yes. as a rule.
but now and then one prefers to re-
main single.-Providence Tribune.
When the doughboy came home the
boy look was gone; but he is still
looking for the dough. - Hartford
Times.
The phone company might issue q
directory showing what wrong num-
,ber to call to get the right one.--Har-
risburg Patriot.
To 4 man high in the observatory Il
looks ~ II normalcy has decided to
tarry . while in Germany before COM
ing to this country.--Rtchr1ohd TimSss
Dispatch
Evening star., 1921-08-19

French purchasers of supplies left
behind by the American Army were
willing to send them over and under
sell the United States markets. There
are impulsive moments in every life
when it is difficult to allow friendship
to interfere with business.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

Whether or not there is foundation
in fact for the report that DAN
nunzio will, in certain contingencies,
go to Rome by airplane. take Nitti
prisoner and declare himself dictator,
1t sounds like a splendid scenario.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

The arms parley calls for so much
in the way of common sense and plain
reasoning that there is little hope that
it will develop much silver-tongued
oratory.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

His interest in maritime finance
may cause the ex-Secretary of State
to be rated as no less nautical au-
thority than the ex-Secretary Of the
Navy himself.
Evening star., 1921-08-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Conservatism.

Conservatism.
Skirts must now be longer,
Fashion experts say;
Sentiment is stronger
For reduced display.
But the olden graces
Some. will ne'er forget
Grandmas in some places
Dance the minuet.
Future grandmas grimly
Wearing skirts too high
Will remind us primly
OF the days gone by.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

Lenin's comments on the danger of
shows him at last as realizing
the existence of problems which can
not be solved by changing the rules
Of the social system.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

Alcoholic beverages are again per-
mitted in Russia. In spite of the
of money, it would appear
that somebody still has the price.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

II the I. w. w. gets fair chance
at his legacy there will be nothing
left for Big Bill Haywood but the
small change.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

Iowa farmers who announce the In
tention Of burning corn instead of coal
threaten a formidable ENHANCEMENT of
the food problem and the fuel problem.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

AS chairman Of the disarmament
conference, Secretary Hughes will
have the advantage of judicial expert
ence as we'll as long observation OF
political psychology.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

A Postmaster General who under
took a thorough press censorship
would not have much time left to be
Postmaster General.
Evening star., 1921-08-19

The elimination Of water from rail-
way stocks is the practical manifesto
tion of dry sentiment in finance.
Evening star., 1921-08-19
No Blufing Required.

No Bluhing Required.
Golf is a great game" exclaimed
Cactus Joe.
Like it better than poker?"
"In some respects. When the luck's
against you. you can relieve your feel
ings with profanity without giving
your opponents any additional advan-
tage."
Evening star., 1921-08-19

Silesia is slightly embarrassed by
having too cosmopolitan a population.
Evening star., 1921-08-19
Expensive Sentiment.

do you remember the story Of the
woman who kept a lamp burning in
the window every night. hoping her
wandering boy would return?"
eyes," said Mr. Growchsr. ''That
was In the days when Oil didn't cost
SO much."
Evening star., 1921-08-19
A Sense Of Power,

aren't your chauffeur and your
cook trifie overbearing in their man.
ner toward you?'
Perhaps" answered Senator Sor.
ghum. "It would be only human ma
ture. Both have an enormous number
of relatives, and they all vote in my
district"
Jud Tunkins says economy is some
thing like music. A lot of people who
don't perform very well themselves
are perfectly willing to give lessons.
Evening star., 1921-08-19
Films and the Censor,

II every censor has to view
The thrills Of every fillum,
Their earthly cares will soon be
through
The nervous strain will kill 'um.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12
FLOWER BOXES FOR MOTHEF

Nothing would please mother better
at this time of the year, l know, than
several homemade boxes for her Win
dow or porch garden.
The flower box shown in Fig. 1
breaks away from the straight lines
Of the grocery-box type, and is of
pleasing design for a window-sill, or
for porch balustrade. The most
particular portion of the construction
is the preparation of the ends "a, Fig.
p. In laying out one of these pieces.
first draw a center-line across the
board it is to be cut out of, then each
side Of this line measure off the dis
tances given, and connect the points
with straight lines. Be careful to get
both sides of the center alike, also
both end pieces alike. The box sides
(B, Fig. p should be cut seven inches
wide by whatever length you want to
have the box. Mark off upon the end
pieces the positions for the sides, To-
eating them as shown in Fig 2, then
nail with finishing-nails. The bottom
board &C, Fig. p fits between the
sides, and must have it's edges planed
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

CHOOSING a costume for the bride
~ is a momeptOus matter, but not
difficult. Choosing a costume for the
mother of the bride or groom is alb
sOrbingly interesting and somewhat
difficult. Above ALI things these
mothers must achieve distinction in
their apparel for the great occasion
and begin this accomplishment by ex-
ercising taste that is above reproach
They must not make the pathetic mis-
take Of dressing too youthfully or the
commonplace one of selecting styles
that are ordinary or too elderly The
choice in styles depends upon the sill
houette more than anything else, and
that which has been found most be-
coming in the past should be retained
Some mothers, and grandmothers
even, retain youthful face and figure
and for them there are dignified ex-
amples of current styles that make
a selection easy. The two handsome
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

Calf, "and that's heen q long time,,
for Pm now in my sixty-eighth year.
Il remember when | was a child
was kept on strict diet of lime
water and milk for weeks and | have
been in constant distress all these
years. l suffered terribly from bloat-
ing and had to be very careful of what
/ ate. l became so weak and nervous
l could hardly go about my housework
and was in a miserable condition.
about two years ago my husband
got such splendid results from Tanlac
he insisted on my taking it and the
medicine wasn't but little while in
Kidding me of my troubles. 1t gave
me a splendid appetite, and / could
enjoy good hearty meal, even things
l hadn't dare touch before, without
any fear of it troubling me.
Then l had the influenza and be-
came dreadfully sick and weak, but
my stomach kept in good order and it
only took four bottles of Tanlac to
build me up again to where Tn now
feeling better than at any time I can
remember. l have gained eleven
pounds in weight too, and words can't
express the gratitude l feel toward
Tanlac l keep Tanlac in the house
all the time now, for I know it is
medicine that can be depended upon"
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
everywhere.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

other species of woodpeckers.
Fig. 3 shows the framework of the
house in Fig. l. First, prepare top and
bottom piece A by pattern in Fig. 6.
The curved front of the house is in
closed in tin. l used the sides of five
tomato cans, tapping the edge of each
strip u inch over the edge Of the pre-
ceding strip. Tack the tin to strips
B with carpet tacks.
Prepare side pieces G Gig. ~ after
the front has been inclosed. In one
piece cut the doorway in the position
shown in Fig. 6. Cut roof board d
Gig. 81 by the pattern in Fig. 6, and
nail it to top piece A with equal pro-
jections at the sides, and rear pro-
lection to cover back board e. Pre-
pare back board E by the pattern in
Fig 6. and hinge it to the rear edge of
roof piece D with a pair of hinges.
Fig shows a detail of the
perches. Sticks T and l are $-inch
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

&Yp quins to designate
the tribe living near Blue Hill. in MIL
ton, now state reservation near
Boston and the highest hill In the
eastern part of the state. This name
was later applied to the great bay
which Blue Hill overlooks. 1t was
from this bay that the state was
called the Massachusetts Bay colony,
and after that the Province of Massa-
chusetts Bay until the Revolution
made 1t commonwealth. Even today
1t is often called the Bay state.
1t was Capt. John Smith who first
made map of the New England
coast and named the Charles river IN
honor of Baby Charles" who after
ward became King Charles l. Other
captains visited the coast from time to
time, but 1t was not until the fall Of
1920 that the Mayflower brought the
first permanent settlers to the Massa-
chusetts shore. The landing of the
Pilgrims at Provincetown and Ply
mouth three hundred years ago was
recently celebrated. OF the original one
hundred passengers on the Mayfower
more than half died during the first
winter. But the sturdy survivors,
with indOmitable courage, soon be-
came firmly established and from
their beginning, augmented by the
Puritan settlements of Salem and the
towns around Boston, grew the state
over 8,2SS square miles. In proper
ton to its area Massachusetts is Sec
ond only to Rhode Island in pOpula-
ton and has eighteen presidential
electoral votes. This makes Massa-
chusetts one of the six most important
states from a political point of view.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12
Life Demands the Best One Has.

The best substitute for genius, IL
such thing is possible, is honest, con-
sistent effort. Put the best you have
into your life and the product will
bear the character stamp that will
regulate the price mark. You rise
nearest to genius when your output
is nearest perfection. That means
everlasting toll. This Is within every
mans reach If he is willing to use
the means at his command. Give the
world the best products and you will
win the name of genius without max
ing bid for 1t.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

or sawed off on a bevel OF the same
pitch as that of the box sides. Nail
through the sides into the bottom
board.
After you have built the box, set
the nail-heads and putty all nail holes
and joints. The modern way of fin
fishing boxes is with a green or brown
stain, but II you have oil paint at
hand, couple of coats of green,
brown or white will do.
The crate form of box in Fig 3 ia
similar to the crates in general use
for shipping vegetables in. If you can
get one of these 1t will serve the pur-
pose excellently. To make one you
will need fourteen long strips, and
fourteen short strips. three-quarters
CT an inch square and Of the proper
lengths to produce the width and
length Of box that you want, Bore
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

dowel sticks. Cut blocks G and II of
the dimensions given in Fig. s. Bore
hole in bottom piece A to receive
stick F, and nail through G into A.
The house in Fig. is shown in
cross-section in Fig. 9, with all parts
lettered in manner corresponding to
mat used on the patterns in Fig. 10.
Front and back boards A may be made
of 3s-inCh stuff, sides B, roof boards
c, floor d, and blocks F and G, should
be cut out of 5s-inch stuff. Cut the
main parts before starting to assem-
BILE. First nail the four sides togeth-
er, then add the roof. Roof boards G
must be mitered, or one piece Tapped
over the edge of the other, at the ridge.
Cover the joint with strip Of tin.
Fasten floor D between the sides with
screws so it may be removed for
house cleaning. The knob, made up
of spoos Fl and the block G, is held by
nail l driven through the center into
base D.
There are six brackets F to support
boards E Gig. 81. Fig. shows the
locations. Miter shelf boards E at the
corners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

ONCE the costumes of her MAIDS
~ must make a picturesque back
ground for the eminence OF her own
bridal white, it is the privilege Of the
bride to choose what they shall be-
And here she may give her fancy a
free rein; but the chances are that
the enticing modes of today, drawn
from so many periods, will keep it
from wandering far. If she chooses
current styles this years bride will
live to prove the axiom that a thing
of beauty is a joy forever.
Taking into consideration the per.
sonality of her maids and all other
circumstances, the bride may elect to
have them dressed in sprightly
organdy or taffeta, In quaint styles,
or her choice may fall upon sheer
wolfe, lace or georgette. In all of these
there are colors that are adorable
Two different types in gowns suited
to bridesmaids are pictured above
The quaint full-skirted style at the
right requires the crispness of organdie
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

OF the wire should be turned up after
it has been run through the bottom
strip, and Fig. shows how the turned.
up end should be bent up to and twist
ed around the other end of the wire,
above the top strip. The box bottom
Zig. g. should be cut to fit between
the bottom side strips.
Line the inside of the crate flower
box with moss to prevent the earth
filling from dropping out.
The simple plant box in Fig. 7, de.
signed along the lines of a tabouret,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

or taffeta to insure the bouffant skirt.
1t is trimmed with taffeta frlls hav-
ing picot edges and sewed into large
disks that are graduated in size. The
tight-fitting bodice has a round neck
and short sleeves A puff of net set
in at the neck is a becoming item,
not to be overlooked and the flower
trimmed hat, in a shape that suggests
the poke bonnet corresponds with the
dress in style.
Crepe-de-chine, georgette or other
supple weaves must be chosen for a
gown like that at the left. 1t has
panel at the front adorned with frills
of lace and hangs straight at the back
with cascaded drapery at the sides
hanging in points and longer than the
skirt. The bodice has a square neck
and elbow sleeves. Plain and figured
chiffon or georgette might be used to-
gether in this dress or wide lace might
make the cascaded drapery and any of
the sheer tissues the body of the
frocks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12
Lines to Be Remembered.

A gentleman puts words into deed,
and suits what he says to the deed
He is broad and fair. The vulgar are
biased and petty. A gentleman con-
siders what is right. The vulgar man
considers what will pay. A gentleman
wishes to be slow to speak and quick
to act. He helps the needy; he does
not swell riches.-Confucius
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

costumes pictured here are example,
of styles that may be worn with as.
surance. At the left gray georgett,
over satin Is covered with outline EN-
broidery in silk cord and beads, and
is all in one color.
The black lace dress with satin
bodice at the right Of the picture has
a ribbon girdle, kings blue on one side
and silver on the other. The skirt of
lace flouncing reveals an apron of
white lace over the black satin foun-
dalton. The hat must be imagined in
silver cloth and kings blue, with soft
full veil of black lace draped across
the back. 1t is lovely adornmen
for the gray hair Of its wearer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12
Rich kitchenWare,

In the days when the Roman en-
pire was at its height, If you went into
the culinary department of an ele-
CANT establishment you would find
saucepans lined with silver and pals
of various descriptions richly inlaid
with arabesque in silver, and shovels
handsomely and intrlcately carved.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Beware! Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Earache, Toothache,
Lumbago, and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes of twelve Bayer Tablets Of AS
pirin cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture Of
Observation-Disclosures of Salicylicacid.
ADV.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12
Shave With Cuticura Soap

And double your razor efficiency as
well as promote skin purity, skin COM
fort and skin health. No mug, no
Shiny soap, no germs, no waste, no
irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap for all uses-shaving,
bathing and shampooing.-Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

in diameter. The hairy woodpeck-
er's house should have a cavity ex-
tending II to Is inches below the
doorway, measuring 6 inches square
on the bottom, and doorway IL
inches in diameter. The red-head
woodpecker requires the same size cav
ity as the hairy woodpecker, but an
entrance 2 inches in diameter. The
tlicker's house should have a cavity
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

Houses for woodpeckers must be
made with deep cavities like the hol-
lowed tree-trunks and branches in
which they nest. The little downy
woOdpecker requires a cavity extend
ing about s inches below the doorway,
about inches square on
the bottom, and doorway IL inches
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1921-05-12

a one-eighth-inch hole through each
strip two and one-half inches from
each end. To assemble the strips, run
a piece of No. or heavier wire
through the holes, alternately through
end and side strips, crossing them log
cabin fashion. Fig shows how the end