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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
UNITED STATES
in WORLD WAR
Ten Years Ago To-day

Gen. March, chief of stan, United
States Army, makes statement that the
number of American troops already
sent overseas exceeds 100000, with
every assurance that the force under
Pershing will exceed a million men In
July. American forces are amused
at German official general headquarters
report claiming 'repulse of Americans
with great slaughter northwest OF
Chateau-Thierry" when no action had
taken place. Number of men
killed In action" In the American Elk
peditionary Forces reached an even
thousand today when the War Depart
ment gave out casualty list OF 1853
names. The grand total OF casualties
to date IL H.42A, Premier Orlando
declares that the battle on the Italian
front has virtually been decided In
favor of the Italians. The Austrian
offensive Is at standstiil, French
naval offlcial claims that the allies. are
now destroying U-boats twice as fast
as the Germans can build them. and
says that two+thircS OF the German
submarines launched are already al the
bottom Of the sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
PHILOSOPHERS
BY
GLENN FRANK

The old-fashioned storekeeper finds
himself In swiftly changing field.
Recently motored over $50 miles
of highway and past a score OF small
general stores. I wondered as rode
by how many Of these general stores
will be doing business so years from
now.
A dozen major forces are at work in
the field Of retailing that may change
this enterprise beyond recognition.
One of these forces is the chain
store.
There are today 10000 or more
chain-store systems in the United
States.
These 10000 systems have 100000
or more retail stores.
! These chain systems are rapidly ex-
panding In more than half a hundred
fields.
Since 1920 the volume of their sales
has doubled.
From the beginning of the chain idea
until 1890, tea, coffee and other staple
groceries were the only articles handled,
but with the founding Of the first
5 and 10 cent stores in 1890 the range
of goods sold began rapidly to broaden.
In 1927 the four largest 5 and 10
cent store chains opened 204 additional
stores
In 1925 they added 139 new stores.
In 1925 they added 1877 new stores.
In 1924 they added 1877 new stores.
These four major chains made total
sales in 1927 Of $50 900. 900.
Between 1925 and 1927 their sales
increased IL per cent and their profits
increased over 10 per cent.
The chain system secures lower prices
by virtue of the concentration of great
purchasing power Obviously, great
system that can absorb the total out
put of factories can secure lower prices,
because the factories are enabled TO
standardize output and reduce costs OF
handling.
The chain system, because 1t CEN
tralizes its buying, can effect enormous
savings through a small and mighty
expert staff of buyers.
The chain system can deal primarily
In standardized goods and can stand
ardize their handling so that waste
motion Is about eliminated from Its
merchandising operations.
What will this ultimately mean tc the
independent stores?
For one thing. 1t will compel small
store men to federate In associations
that will enable them to combine many
of the advantages of the chain System
with the desirable advantage OF indie
pendent ownership. A new profession
Is likely to emerge-the business direc-
tor of great declarations of small business
men.
copyright. Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

asset of the Democratic party Is the Re-
publican nominee for Vice President. AT
any rate what the Kansan meant is
that the donkey has a positive genius
for doing the wrong thing at the right
time. II the donkey's standard bearer
this year is another than Smith. Curtis
will be as right as Sherman was in
speaking of another kind of war.
~
The commonest thought in Houston,
on the eve of battle, is that II AL Smith
isn't nominated, the whole Democratic
party might as well go on a nine
months trip around the world and get
back just in time for Herbert Hoover's
Inauguration next March. A no less
universal thought is that for once the
donkey will belle its blood ties with the
ass family and bray at Houston to some
purpose The compiler of these OBJ
servations shares that view He expects
Smith to win on not later than the third
ballot.
tCopyright. 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

In principle. American observers find
merit in the position taken by the donii-
nant Chinese authorities that foreign
troops should be withdrawn from that
country Newspaper comment. how
ever. is devoted largely TO the question
whether China has been unified by re-
cent DEVELOPMENTS sufficiently to cce-
ate an effective government. II there Is
no such government 1t is felt that the
powers have a duty TO continue pro-
teeting their nationals.
THE matter is not quite so simple as
the peremptory manifesto would make
IL appear" SAYS the New York Evening
Post, hut certainly the powers should
be almost as glad as China 10 be rid
of the problems to which the presence
of their troops on Chinese soil has given
rise. Treaty revision would be relief
to all concerned. Nevertheless. 1t Is
first necessary that the Nationalist
demonstrate that the reconstruction
rise of the revolution has really ar
rid. The next move is up TO them
ra 1ner than up TO the powers. II they
can hold Peking without their mill
tariSts Quarreling over the SpoilS their
case will be strong one. We should
then be glad to see the United States
TAKE the tcaO III u tloFCHtSht Ava NAS.A-
drawal of troops and revision OF the
unequal treaties"
Simple justice would seem to require
that the powers manifest Willingness
to give China chance" the Chatta-
nooga Times believes. The requests OF
DR.. WI that the Chinese be permitted
to manage their own finances and their
own political ONCE system, and that ar
10 AhNltffOn
extraterritoriality be made, must appeal
to all fair-minded persons. And what
Is more, compliance with these requests
might greatly facilitate the efforts or
those now ruling China to achieve ma
tional unity"
The manifesto Is interpreted by the
Kalamazoo Gazette as tending 10
strengthen the foreign fears that the
triumph of the Nationalist allies has
not by any means insured an era OF
peace and QUIET and that the atti-
Jude of the new regime toward the for
eign nations interested IN China will
not be particularly cordial" The Ga
xette sees signs that the alliance be-
tween Chang kai-Shek, Feng Yu-
Hsiang and Yen HSi-Shan--the COM
bination which finally succeeded In
driving the northern mllitaristS from
Peking~-is erumhiing." Expressing con-
fidence in Chang. the Gazette views
Fcng with suspicion. and adds; Sure
" the responsible leaders of China'S
new regime must know that the world
powers cannot at this time consider
leaving their nationals without adequate
police protection"
IF China Is to work out democratic
government" comedies the Manchester
Union 1T will be imperative, sooner
OF later, that the fun Independence OF
the Chinese people shall be recognized
Turkey has recently denied concession
airy rights TO foreigners within her hor-
ders, and China Is certain to follow
suit as soon as she. Is able 1t Is I'M
thinkable. however, that the powers
sheuld obey any peremptory order 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
China's Order to Foreigners
Received With Reservations

get out of China Foreigners are there
and foreign-owned property. and the
rights of foreigners must be adjusted
according to international procedure.
There Is no doubt that the foreign
powers will be ready 70 undertake neec-
tiations at the proper time looking to
renewal Of their present treaties with
China, In the direction Of fuller recog-
milton &C China's demands.
But first China must set her house in
order and proceed to these negotiations
in q responsible and orderly manner,
The new Chinese government has not
as yet consolidated and organised Its
authority.
The Marking government has init
mated" states the. San Antonio En-
press. that 1t win be compelled 70 re-
strict to treaty ports the nationals Of
the powers that maintain soldiers r.
China unless its demands shall Be re-
spected. That attitude has been taken
since DR.. c. T, wang. reputedly
spokesman for Gen. Feng Yu-HSiane,
became foreign minister, Feng Is hold
ing Honan province. In the middle Vel
low River valley. and also has Strong
forces In adjacent Chill His nominal
ally, Gov. Yen Hsi-shan. whom some
observers consider RIVAL. has taken
diers occupy the surrounding region,
Both these commanders evidently seek
predominance In north China"
The Lexington Leader concludes that
the period OF watchflii waiting has
definitely ended" and adds; Whether
the Nationalist are able to organize
all China and bring 1t under the sway
of q strong central government or not
they are In fact the only government
remaining which can logically claim
recognition. and must hereafter speak
for China IL she Is TO have any diplo-
matte relations with the rest Of the
world. They have gained the
confidence OF China They Represent
the mass sentiment OF the country, 81
far rs IL has become Self-cOnSciouS anC
vocal. They are the one hope for the
future. and they have proclaimed prsnci-
Piles and given pledges which promise
much for China This country should
lead the way without hesitation In ex-
tending at least de~facto recognition O.
the Marking government"
The Nanking Council manifesto" r.
the opinion Of the Springfield unlcN
may have been intended as a hns
gesture for home consumption With flll
realization that the powers would ao'
heed Il. The leadership Of FenS IN the
present situation may be watched with
interest and some Solieitude. II Is Is
true that his relations with the Nah
king group have been those OF a loose
military alliance, rather than ele$e
friendship and understanding, then the
outlook Is none too rosy. This Is no
time for the deStinieS al China 10 b.
In the hands Of military strong mas
whose fidelity 10 the Nationalist cause
has sometimes been seriously QueS-
toned
ALREADY Feng has broken faith win
the foreign powers and shows no ais
position 10 q moderate or coneiliatory
policy" AYERS the Charleston kNentns
Pest. with the added comment that "fhs
immediate prospect is dssecurasing for
liberal friends az The ChlneSAsa rrvs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

there is no assurance that the present
nomenclature, adopted in consequence
OF successful military campaign. will
always endure. But for the present 1t
will be necessary for the Western world
to substitute Peiping for Picking and to
become accustomed to the new designa-
ton of the old and now abandoned
capital of China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
The Voice Of the Women.

Will Democratic women vote for Gov
Al Smith Of New York il he be the
Democratic nominee for President? Dis
patches from many States assert that
the women Of the Democracy are up in
ems against the nomination Of any vet
fer President. and against the nomina-
tion of the New Yorker particularly
Prom Austin. the Texas capital. comes
word that If Al Smith is nominated at
Houston next week the women's Chris
tan Temperance Union Of Texas will
support Herbert Hoover in the coming
campaign and ri the polls in November
The votes Of the woman drvs in Texas
end other States Of the South against
Smith may not be enough TO swing
these States into the Republican COL
urnn. so strongly Democratic are they
But what Of the effect Of the woman
vote In 6ebasable States like Missouri
Tennessee. Maryland. Kentucky? The
women In those States may we'll hold
the balance of power If they line up
against a vet Democratic nominee for
President
In past elections. since the women
were granted national suffrage. the vote
Of the women has been split very much
as has the vote of the men. There has
been little noticeable effect in the ma
tional elections although il Is probable
that the late President woodrow VIII
sen had heavy support from the women
who were then enfranchised by State
laws in 1916 on his campaign slogan, He
kept US out of war" Herbert Hoover's
candidacy makes q strong appeal 70
thousands Of women. irrespective Of the
vet and dry issue. He is known to
them ss the feeder Of starving children
overseas and as the man who led In the
drive for Tire conservation Of food In
this country during the World War. But
when the issue of prohibition is added,
the scales appear to be heavily laden In
the interest Of Hoover, so far as the
women are concerned. It Is true that
there are women who oppose national
prohibition But 1t is equally true that
the great majority Of the women OF the
country have supported and continue to
support the principle Of prohibition. II
has been the women and their children
who suffered most from the trafhc
In alcoholic beverages before prohibi.
ton.
In none of the national campaigns
since the adoption Of national prohibit
ton has the wet and dry issue figured
as il viii figure this year If Gov. Smith
is the nominee Of the Democrats. The
prohibitionists have continued their grip
upon the national Congress, and with
few exceptions have been universally
successful In the election or reelection
of dry Senators and dry members Of the
House.
Democratic leaders among the men
may insist until they are black In the
face that the nomination Of Gov. Smith
does not necessarily mean q change In
the dry laws, and that Smith, In the
White House, win make . vigorous eff
fort to enforce those laws. The women
take q different view. They are not SC
hide bound as the men when it comes
TO voting the party ticket. The woman
vote this year may be deciding factor
In the presidential election TO an extent
that IL has never been before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

In opposition to THE Sidewalks of
New York" Senator Jim Reed might
undertake to revive the song You Got
ia Quit Kickin My Houn Dog Around. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

1t may be unjust to accuse Mr. Ware
of an effort at spotlight grabbing His
precipitate announcement of Pennsyl-
vania's vote may have been due only to
desire to show that his heart was in
the right place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

All o.he- States and Canada.


TIE ASsccisteS Press il exclusively entitled
81 ts,e use So ~e1GSliestion OF sill news dis
retrNes credited 70 it nr not otherwise cred
S.~S 81 :l,is rsper @rs also the lNcai news
n,.N',e,se3 '-e-e;~ All riehts Of rahlicatiNn ct
S~e-iai Gispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

No turn Of events can deprive Charles
Dawes Of the distinction of being the
most vigorous Vice President the coun-
try has known In years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

A polar expedition makes important
discoveries But the old question. COM
mon to ell lands, of food supply remains
uppermost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

japanese craftsmanship asserts power
In the assumption Of being able to I'M
derstand all the intricacies Of Chinese
politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

A Summer with nothing worse to fight
than few mosquitoes should be regard
ed as comparatively serene by President
Coolidge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

A party leader never knows Just when
he may have 10 render his leadership
more secure By avoiding appearance OF
arbitrary dictation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

Automobiles have not entirely replaced
the horse-drawn vehicle. and the dirigi-
bic still finds the dogsled in demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
Will Make Him Soar,

From the New York HERALD Tribune
All this objection 10 Lindhergh's try
ing another transatlantic flight viii only
serve 10 make him soar,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

The assertion that he does not choose
TO run Is made by Gov. Richie with
early and unmistakable emphasis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
One Look Suihces.

From the San Francisco Chronicle
We defy any man 10 denounc, hort
skirts after spending an hour With
the old family album,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

The camel. as water carrier. is like
ly to demand a place beside the ele-
plant and the donkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
Stems 10 Fame.

From the New York Herald Tribune,
A good many politicians who hoped
to be favorite sons will soon discover
that they are only stepchildren
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

Long Journeys often lead homeward
at last. Col House may find Texas
congenial spot for an unofncial observer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
Ready 10 Duck.

from the Lafayette Journal and Courier
A new passenger airplane has q card
room. The passenger who sits in with
flYe aces should wear parachute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
Heavenly Streets.

From the Nashville Tcnnessean
Wen walk the golden streets. THINK
of being able 10 walk In the street!
That will be Heaven,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
Camnalgning.

NhHIVdIKHIIEb'
Your designs are admirable~~but !
want larger porches."
They are not necessary protested
the architect-"unlees you are going
into politics"
He who seeks lofty position" said
HI Ho the sage OF Chinatown, must
cultivate a lowly demeanor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

Let the convention swiftly show
How nominations have TO go.
The speakers-~while we love them all
Are interfering with base ball
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

sMy Heart Is In Texas.
My heart is In Texas, where long, long
ago,
The cowboys and Iniuns provided the
show;
Where stage coaches hurried past brig
andish graft.
And the old prairie schooners had guns,
fore and aft.
My heart is in Texas, where cowboys
behave.
The Injun is only Tammany brave.
Professional Bad Men" who once led
the band
Now stand and deliver their votes on
demand.
That old prairie schooner is gone from
the scene.
The delegate rides in a big limousine.
The trusty six-shootcr is given the slip,
And only bottle is worn on the hip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

"A race boss" said Uncle Eben, goes
back 10 de stable an eats In comfort,
bein de only one dat has a sure thing. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business once
nth St ard PENNSYLVANIA Ave.
New York once: ITO East 42na ST.
Chicago once, Tower Est3tdinx
European ofice, Ia Resent St.. London.
England,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

The city gardener, In grief.
To tell his story will insist.
And pat in claims for some relief.
Same as the agriculturist.
Jud Tunkins says 1t is hard 10 get
fun out of convention. While one or
two men come out feeling hilarious, a
large number OF patriots feel as II they
had been 10 a funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22
Dictation.

Are you sure all your friends will
vote your way7"
Better than that" replied Senator
Sorghum. Il have arranged a highly
influential program that will compel
most OF my enemies to vote as I direct"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

@. What is the most common name
for rivers in Europe EN-. II. T.
A. IA Is the most common river
name in Europe and means water"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

c. What will dissolve carbon with
out q reaction taking place 50 ss not
to form q compound Of carbon?-E. c.
A. There is no known solvent for
carbon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-06-22

@. How many American ncg-3ss are
there In Mexico?-P. s.
A. The total number OF al negroes In
the republic is about three-fgarthx Of
per cent Of the population OF some
$4,000. 900. Most Of these are West In
dians, and only q negligible number are
from the United States. ~
Milford chronicle., 1928-10-19
DIR. BlOOdgOOd's Address
HORACE A. MUM TAKES
PENNSYLVANIA BRIDE
Former Milford Boy Married At
AVOndale Last Friday

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Herman Mar
vel, of Avondale, Pa, announce the
marriage of their daughter, Miss
Henrietta Vernon Marvel, to Horace
Alfred Num-, formerly of Milford,
last Friday, in the Avondale Presby-
terrain Church. The Rev. Disston w.
Jacobs, of Newark, formerly of Mil
ford, performed the ceremony.
The bride, who wore gown of
poudre blue crepe Romano, and car
ried white roses and lilies-of-the-
valley, was attended by her sister,
Miss ENABLE Marvel, as maid-of-
honor. Miss Marvel was attired in
orchid georgette and carried a bou-
quet of yellow roses. The best man
was P. H. Marvel, Jr.
The ceremony was attended by
only the members of the immediate
families, about 20 being present for
the nuptials. A breakfast followed at
the home of the brides parents. AT
ter wedding trip to Washington,
Mr.. and Mrs. Num- will reside at the
home of her parents in Avondale.
Both the bride and bridegroom
are graduates of the University of
Delaware. Mr.. Num- is associated
with the E. I. du POnt Company in
Wilmington. Mr.. Num- before at
tending the University of Delaware
resided near Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1928-10-19
EXPECT CHARTER
FEES One MILLION
It Had Been Predicted That Re-
ceipts Would Drop When Law
Was Changed.

Delaware will receive at least ST.
100000 in fees from the granting of
charters this year. The office of the
Secretary of State is granting char
tiers at the rate of 500 a month. Last
week $4,000 was received in fees
for one charter. The immense
amount of business is a surprise to
many who had predicted that when
the charter law was changed two
years ago there would be a falling
off of about 100000 a year in the
charter business.
At the time the law was changed
it was pointed out that unless Della
ware made a change other states
would obtain the business. Certain
changes were made in the provisions
of the law so as to make it more lib
erab and place the State in a posi-
ton to be able to compete with other
states. At the same time the fees
were reduced so as to also compete
with other states.
At the hearings on the subject it
was declared by those in favor of
the change that while there might be
a temporary reduction in charter
fees, the amount would increase be-
cause greatly increased charter bus
mess would be brought to the state
During the early part Of last
year there was a falling Off in re-
ceipts from charters but when the
year ended the receipts were nearly
a million dollars. This year the
business has greatly increased. The
state has lost nothing by the re-
duction in fees because the number
of charters has so greatly increased.