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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
Escapes From St. Elizabeth's.

Inquiry by committee OF the City
Club into the matter Of escapes from
the government hospital for the in
sane develops certain facts that should
be- at once taken into consideration
by the authorities. First of all, it
appears that there Is an unguarded
gate at the Institution which has been
left virtually open for any patient to
use whenever his mood to leave the
place so moved him. Next, there is a
wide stretch on the west side Of the
hospitals grounds that is unguarded,
through which the patients can leave
with little difficulty. Again, the escapes
OCCUR in punches" periodically. Fin
ally, there is no lack Of GUARDS, the
ratio Of guards to patients being one
to six, whereas the closest approach
to this proportion elsewhere is one to
eight.
Steps have already been taken to
Esnrd the gate in question, which is
somewhat like locking the stable door
after the horse has been stolen. Moth
Ing, however. has been done to safe
guard the grounds on the west side
and no move has been made for an
appropriation to build wall there.
That, perhaps. must wait until Con-
gress reconvenes. It is possible, how
ever. to take warning of the first
eseRpe that occurs, to prevent the ac-
cumnlation OF a "bunch," especially
II 4hess walk-outs occur with periodic
Eeeularity. Whenever the spirit OF
eqApo- stfrs~t the great -mase- of In.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
WESTINGHOUSE
FOR BUSINESS NEWS

often violent fluctuations in the
market prices Of cotton and wheat
occur upon the publication OF the
reports.
Weekly reports upon the produce
ton and movement of coal are FUR
nished by the government, and ike
reports on oil production. The IN
terstate Commerce Commission
provides data upon the movement
of freight cars, showing relative
condition of freight movement or
freight blockade, as an index OF
mercantile conditions
The census bureau is a veritabfe
mine of Information on industries
of all kinds, especially manufac-
turing. The Department OF Com
merce keeps track Of the imports
of foreign-made goods and the ex-
ports Of American merchandise,
showing how business is going.
The controller of the currency's
Office furnishes indubitable evil
dence Of the state of the money
market by the reports of condi-
ton of banks made at irregular
intervals Of three months-that is,
occurring on irregular dates about
every quarter. These reports,
made under oath and high penal
ty for perversion, are especially
valuable as showing the savings
bank deposits and the deposits in
national banks, as well as the size
of loans, indicative Of business ac-
tivity.
Every banker knows how impor-
tant to business the Federal Re-
serve Board has grown. This
board, the governing body of all
the federal reserve banks in the
several zones, is located in Wash
ington- It can by an order abso-
lutely restrict speculative activi-
ties and can also affect measurably
business enterprise by regulating
or not promoting the free fow of
money through bank loans and
rediscounts.
When the country gets too gay"
In specializing, and the board finds
that too much money is being used
in that line, it puts the clamps
down and Wall street is brought
up with q round turn. Also, If
the board is convinced that the
country is going on q spree of
extravaganza. spending too much
money for non-essentials, 1t gives
a word Of warning to the banks.
and borrowers Immediately find
themselves asked very pointed
questions about What are you
going to use this money for?" II
the answer is not satisfactory, the
banker buttons up the wallet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
Anthracite Strike Becomes General.

The hard coal miners, it appears,
have regarded the Presidents refusal
tgreopen the wage scale by summon
ing the commission for another con-
siaSfation Of the matter as chal-
1e1ge, and have accepted it by swelling
the ranks Of those on vacation" Col
n4ffes that have been running more
or less fully manned since the first
waik-out have now shut down and
the present prospect is that soon the
eHzire anthracite district win be idle.
II Is difficult now to see how the
President can reconsider his decision
and grant the demand for a reopening
OF. the wage award. To do so would
b to surrender to the radical element
azncng the miners who have violated
tbs agreement to accept the award in
good faith. 1t would make impossible
a1y fair wage adjustment in the fu-
tufe by joint commission. Competent
man would not be willing to serve on
such bodies, if their painstaking labors
In $scertaining fair wage scales were
tor be rendered nugatory by rejection
and executive cancellation.
Anthracite coal is public neces-
silly. The mines of eastern Pennsyl-
vnia must be worked if the people
ofbthe country who use that fuel are
toll supplied with a sufficient guam
tity to warm their houses during the
coening cold season. Not enough has
bsp mined thus far to supply the de-
m1nd for the winter by so per cent
D the owners Of these mines under
take to work them despite the "vaca-
ton" of the union men they should be
gfzSn full protection by the govern
meat, which has become in large meas
u4H responsible for the present situa-
ti0A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

T Is a fact that the National Capt.
tai. although not an Industrial
or financial center, comes into
possession Of information
through various governmental
agencies, located here, which fur
nishes very often the first indica-
lions Of the condition of business
and industry throughout the coun-
try. Custom has built up reliance
upon New. York for the dissemina-
ton of information on How are
times?" and "How's business?" but
for the larger part Washington is
the source of the information that
New York sends out.
It is the custom Of several great
New York financial institutions to
issue weekly letters to clients
concerning actual and prospective
conditions. These are to be differ
entiated from the widespread prac-
tfce Of stock-brokerage houses of
seeking to forecast speculative
conditions. The first is based upon
actual conditions and many Of the
latter are merely prophecies.
\ -
Some Of these larger financial
institutions maintain bureaus or
representatives at Washington to
keep them constantly posted upon
the public reports reaching gov
ernmental agencies here. It is like
keeping a finger upon the pulse Of
industry, the first throbs of which
are felt through the government
reports. Some Of the big banking
concerns in New York supplement
that service by information from
their correspondent banks through
out the country. who are supposed
to keep close always to the local
situation.
One Of the most important gov
ernmental agencies for the collec-
ton of exact information about
conditions affecting the welfare OF
the nation ia the crop estimates
bureau Of the Department Of Agrt-
culture. This bureau. from It's
agents everywhere. receives and
complies estimates Of the condition
Of the great staple crops-cotton,
wheat, corn and other grain, and
even some Of the vegetables. The
reports indicate the acreage
planted and the condition Of the
growing crops. On the day Of is
suance, at q given hour. when
everybody is afforded an equal op-
portunity, the reports are flashed
by wire and phone to New York.
and there sent out, instantan-
eously, over the wires broadcast to
all concerned. The weather bureau
furnishes reports OF the weather
conditions as affecting crops, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
Pershing's War Map.

With the installation at the Ma
tional Museum of Gen. Pershing's war
map, in addition to a collection of
other war exhibits, comes the sug-
gestion that special building is nee
essary for the proper care and dis
play Of these relics and souvenirs Of
the great campaign. It is now pro-
posed to ask Congress at the next ses-
sion for such structure, to be erect
ed in close relation to the main mu-
scum building and of sufficient ca
pacity to house the present and pros
pective exhibits acquired by the gov
eminent.
Such a war museum would be Of
great value in preserving the relics
of the struggle that otherwise might
become scattered and lost. This is the
time to assemble the items and also
the time to provide a suitable housing
for them. The Pershing map itself
is one Of the most interesting exhibits
that can be conceived. 1t will give to
the people who see it a comprehensive
idea Of the magnitude of the war,
the complexities of the problem that
was faced by the military command
ers, the real proportion Of the task
achieved by the troops.
1t was at Gen. Pershfng's request
that this map was transferred to the
National Museum. where it can be
seen by all the people. The repro
duetion of the conditions in which it
was housed at the front will add
greatly to it's interest for the visitors
to the museum. Those who went over
seas in uniform will know how their
work was measured and controlled
from hour to hour during the bitter
struggle that ended on the morning
of the 18th of November. 1913. Those
who remained at home will know how
their friends and relatives and all the
rest of the great expedition were sit
uated when the signal flashed that the
hostilities were at an end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
Senator "Tom" Watson.
The Senate has reputation as a

The Senate has reputation as a lion
tanner. Nearly thirty years ago Ben.
jamin Tillman came up from South
Carolina, where he had been roaring
quite profitably for a long time. But
he did not roar very much as a sen.
ator. After few exhibitions, he got
his bearings, discovered that the Sen
ate was no place for rearing, and cul-
tivated tone suitable to the cham
Der. The Tillman who entered the
chamber and the Tillman who left it
after a long service were very differ
ent men.
Some years later JEFF" Davis came
up from Arkansas. He had been a
fiery force at home for a spell, and
his admirers expected something In
character from him as senator. But
he disappointed them. He soon dis
covered the difference between the
Senate and the Arkansas stump, and
modulated both the form and the sub
stance Of his deliverances.
Still later James K. Vardaman came
up from Mississippi, committed to the
proposition that as senator he would
give the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments to the Constitution such
an airing as they had not had before
and lay the foundations for their re-
peal. But he retired after one term,
leaving the two amendments undis-
turbed.
And now TOM Watson Is coming
up from Georgia. He is an intel
lectual man, widely read. nimble in
debate, and lurid of utterance. At
home he has been a disturbing force
for q quarter century, writing and
speaking, and often running for Office
without success. At last, he has land
ed" and at time favorable for a
man of his talents and temperament.
What will the Senate do to Mr.. Wat
son, or Mr.. Watson to the Senate?
We must wait for the answer. He has
achieved notable triumph, and 1t is
safe to assume that, in office, he will
seek in the old way or in some way
to make an impression on the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

a small wrench, single-tree and an
extra share should be provided with
each pillow, which should be painted
red and bear a Chinese name.
With a pure.bred . i've STOCK . INDUS
surpassed by that of any other coun-
try in the world. the opportunities
for world commerce in American ami
mails are immeasureabie. The United
states bureau of markets last year
sent two live stock commissioners to
south America to promote trade in
bred live stock in that country.
As a result 100000 worth of pure
bred animals was sold in South Amer
lea alone during the first six months
of this year. The field is 80 promis-
ing that two more live stock COM
recently were sent to South
America to follow up the work, make
new contracts and to develop the
ma rket for all breeds Of stock.
WILL p. KENNEDY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
The Citizens Associations.

The citizens associations are re-
Stunning their sessions for the season.
They will soon be framing their pro-
grams for the long series of meetings
It is now in order for them to con-
slider whether they will drift along.
from month to month, taking up the
most conspicuous topic that may be
in evidence each time they meet, or
settle upon distinct course Of ac-
tivity.
An association that specializes in
a definite policy and keeps distinctly
driving at that will accomplish more
than one that scatters its energies.
This is not to say that the former
should neglect any interest or topic
that may call for attention. But if,
for instance, street railway service is
the most important matter of local
concern. let that be the primary item
of research and discussion until re-
suits are accomplished in better serv-
ice, while other matters, such as side
walks, sewers, lights, school accom-
modations, police protection, are kept
in constant consideration by commit
tees and through committee reports
by the association itself.
BY concentrating upon subject Of
paramount Importance the association
becomes thoroughly familiar with it
in all its angles. Occasionally action
is taken by one Of these civic bodies
without sufficient knowledge Of the
question. Sometimes it has happened
that the most persistent rather than
the best informed speaker at a meet
ing will carry the day.
In association work the committees
play an important part. Live-wire
chairmen are needed to keep the COM
mittee work going. An association
member who is really interested in
the welfare of his neighborhood will
attend all committee meetings to
which he may be summoned, as well
as ali the meetings OF the association
itself -
In the association meetings discus
SION IS OeSlIdDtos bul TOO n1uCu DIS
CUSTOM. of an uninfornfative char
acter, is often detriment. Time
limit rules would be blessing to most
Of the organizations. so as to give
more members a chance and an in
ducenent to talk. Most association
members are inarticulate, and very
often the silent ones are best quail
fed to render judgment upon matters
at issue.
If these associations, which last win
ter were swelled to larger member
ship than ever, are to be really effec-
tive for the betterment Of civic con-
ditions their meetings must be better
attended. An association numbering
800 members should turn out at least
100 at every meeting. To insure at
tendance those in charge should strive
to make the meetings interesting and
profitable, so that those who give up
time to attend will feel that each ses-
sion has actually advanced the inter-
ests Of the community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
Freight Rates and Milk. Prices.

er4ilroad official states that the re-
ceHn increase in freight rates should
n6t occasion any raise in the retail
prize Of milk delivered to the people
Of Washington. Yet the milk pro-
dr1sers of this region have been al
le9tns that on account Of the advanced
transportation charges they must
churge more to the distributors, who,
Ofresarse. pass the increase on to the
coel14noas, somewhat increased. The
alfage freight charge increase on q
quEt Of milk. it is pointed out, within
. f&nge Of fifty miles Of Washington is
frem IL to III mills-not cents, but
mila. The former freight charge
on . quart hauled from Frederick to
Washington was 8 mills. and under
the new rate it is sA mills. That is a
hfah jump. for on other hauls the
increase runs lower.
Taking the average freight advance
49, tho basis, IL the wholesale price Of
MIX f. Increased half a cent a quart
tosthe distributor the producer Is max
Inc an extra profit Of at least az mills
. Quzrt II the dealer then advances
hi6 price to the consumer by cent
he,is making an extra profit Of mills,
crhalf a. cent.
II this freight rate argument is
pressed by the dealers and producers
"a reason for higher milk rates some.
be6y in authority should demand a
faN opening Of the books. with invoices
asawen as feed bills as evidence to
shsw whether the public is not being
goNged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
Mr.. Bryan and the House.

The Star suggested the other day
that Mr.. Bryan should return to the
House; that in view Of 1.-The program
Of the vets for securing anti-prohibi-
ton legislation he would find in Con-
gress his best field for usefulness.
Mr.. Bryan's latest interview sus-
tains the suggestion, and The Star
renews it. He sees the aim of the
vets. and is seeking to defeat it. He
wants the dry cause to become 50
strong in Congress the vets will be
powerless to enact wet legislation, On.
profit by any possible presidential veto
of dry legislation. The dryer the new
Congress. the better Mr.. Bryan will
like it.
The dry cause, it is true, can be
served outside as well as, inside Con-
gress; and in the past twenty years
Mr.. Bryan has rendered a great deal
Of such service as platform speaker
and as general adviser. He has spe-
cialized. SO to say, on. prohibition. and
become its leading spokesman in the
political world. No politician has con-
tributed more time. or devoted his
time more effectively, to the lamhast-
ing Of booze than the gentleman from
Nebraska. -
But the fight in the near future is
to be inside Congress. The eighteenth
amendment and the Volstead act are
on the books. The point is to keep
them there unimpaired, and insure
their thorough enforcement.
Mr.. Bryan has shown quality in the
House. and. Of course. could show it
again. His readiness. his attractive
oratory. and the prestige Of a quarter
century Of national distinction would
insure him hearing whenever he
might choose to take the floor on a
subject to which he has given 80 much
thought and has mastered completely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
A Cat Clue.

vised few stranger and less probable
clues and deductive stunts" for their
wizard sleuths than manner in which
one of the federal investigators"
trailed a gang Of dyestuff thieves in
Hoboken recently. It was known that
a large quantity Of German dyes had
been stolen. Who stole them and
where they were stored were still to
be learned. That is the way with
most detective work. This particular
ferreter out Of mysteries who had been
assigned on the case was standing
near a pier in Hoboken bordering on
the difficulties of his occupation when
his eye caught glimpse Of a strange
ly spotted cat. Queerly marked fe-
lines are not uncommon. but this one
was especially queer in its decora-
tons. 1t was all out Of harmony, a
veritable Debussy discord in chro-
matte confusion. 1t had the ordinary
collection Of hit-and-miss marks, that
labeled it an ordinary cat of the
prowler variety. But on its head were
some vivid orange spots, and irx tail
was a veritable quarantine flag Of the
same hue. There was something
wrong about that cat. Nature had
either turned in one OF the strangest
OF feline freaks ever known, or man
had been tampering with the cats
haberdashery. Furthermore, the de-
tective mind contained in a pigeon
hole Of memory a record Of that Pc
cular hue Of orange as one of the
missing dyes. The cat was worth in
vestisatins. The sleuth cajoled the
animal into an approach, won tts-con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Going Right.

Going Right.
I heard man in sorrow say
That things are going wrong.
The world has heard for many a day
That same depressing song.
Yet as it swiftly rolled around
Upon its journey vast,
When darkness seemed the most pro-
found
The sun shone out at last.
Through every storm a rainbow clings
To glorify the shown;
For every snowflake winter brings
The summer sends a f1ow'r.
Although with impulse strange and
strong
In havoc men delight,
And oft insist on going wrong,
The world keeps going right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
Ever unselfish.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, votes for women Is not dis
turbing home sentiment at ALL"
How do you know"
1T have talked with a number of
women. We are just as unselfish as
ever. We don't want anything for
ourselves, but every one OF us wants
her husband elected to some position
that will enable his brilliant talents to
be recognized"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

Remarks attributed to the ex-kaiser
to the effect that he expects to return
tosGermany and chop of some heads
may have the undesirable effect Of
renewing interest in a certain trial
that has not yet happened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
Long.Distance Enterprise.

II think we shall soon succeed in
the enthusiastic scientist.
But what's the use?" inquired Mr..
Dustin Stax. II don't see any pos
sible way Of interesting people in q
monthly rate Or setting up pay sta.
tions." J,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

Radicalism is finding no encourage
ment from either candidate, but, as
usual. fails to realize its obvious I'M
popularity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

n only article x could be disposed
Of, perhaps the rest Of the league Of
nations program could be taken care
Of with little delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

Every effort il being made to re-
strain Theodore Roosevelt from set
ting an example that may encourage
reckless aviation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

Spain proposes a plan for having
gypsy bands organized to settle in
communities. The high cost Of all
kinds of travel may be favorable to
the project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

After the experience Of Alex. Berk-
man and Emma Goldman. no work
dodger win wish to experiment with
Lenin's system of sovietism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

There is always enough hay fever
left in September to afford the vaca-
ZIONIST pretext.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

The presidential campaign would be
sifhplif1ed if European nations had
been content to lead simple lives in
stead of developing the arts Of diplo-
matte intrigue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

The third party is becoming almost
as hard to locate on tangible terms
as the fourth dimension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
Political Diseases.
tie New York Tribune.

F. p. A. in the New York Tribune.
'It may be true that the democratic
papers have Dement'S pro-Cox." con-
codes H. A. j., but many q republican
sheet is suffering from Harding Of
the artertea.n -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

The country fair has again asserted
itself as the social and economic in
fiuence that it was in the days Of our
forefathers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

Senator Edge regards some Of the
statements before the investigating
committee as more extravagant than
contributions referred to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

as the lowest type Of American po-
litical life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12
Desperate Remedy.

Every time Bliggins gets angry,
he wants to put somebody in JAIL"
Perhaps he has the right idea,"
commented the patient citizen. "If
we could make the jails accommodate
enough people. we might solve some
Of the rent and housing problems"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

The wonder of those who know the
conditions at the District building,
the small salary scale, the volume of
work that is required, is that it has
been possible to maintain this eff
f1cient force SO stably. Once in a
while an overpowering temptation
causes a resignation to accept a bet
ter position in some other branch of
the government, or in some private
employment. But those cases are
rare. Not because the men who have
for so many years been managing the
capitars business in its detail are not
sought for preferment, but because
they love their work and they take
pride in the District and continue
from year to year to hope to see
Washington attain to its full meas
ure of equipment and reach at last
it's full stature as the nations model
city.