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The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
Commends Russian Letter.

To the Editor, The Washington Herald:
Accept my heartfelt appreciation
of The Herald's publication of the
article on conditions in Russia, in
Mondays issue tNovember -. II
was a great surprise to read SO
fun and accurate a statement in
any paper other than the so-called
radical" press.
We appreciate what editors and
managers OF newspa pers of today
are up against when it is a ques-
tion of dealing in facts concerning
which threatens the inan-
cial oligarchy. The Russian episode
has ever been up against, and of
course nothing good can come out
of Russia If that particular group
can prevent it. This fact, dear Edi-
tor. is more credited by the people
than you perhaps imagine. There
was a time many years ago when
the newspapers were molders OF
public opinion. That was before
the financial overlords became SUI =
feited with power-they now at.
tempt to mold opinion. and to a
great extent succeed. but it usually
reacts on them.
1t is generally believed. and no
doubt rightly. that the allied
block ade" of Russia-concurred in.
in effect. by so-called Christian ma
tions, officially-is demanded by the
financial interests, who fear that
they stand to lose the millions
loaned the late Car if the Russian
people are allowed to go their way.
The acid test" OF President Will
son in Point 6 of his famous IA.
is surely being applied, and the
common folks are not fooled by the
so-called leaders and diplomats.
Mr.. Editor. the time is ripe for
some newspaper of your class to
come out fiat-footed on this ques-
tion. The time is approaching when
the workers, who form the basis OF
all credit. will control the credit
bartering and make it safe for those
who see the truth to proclaim II
without suffering financially for it.
]. w. RICHMAN.
Washington, November ..
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
Excluding Drives" From the Schools

The decision OF the city's educational officials
to put an end>to drives for Causes" which ap-
peals have been carried on in the public schools,
is wise. The teaching staff will welcome relief So
will parents OF the children, and so will the pupils
themselves.
The camel got his neck we'll under the tent
during the days OF the war; when all agencies for
meeting war demands camorous for funds and
there was disposition to balk in any way the
success OF welfare organizations But as the Board
of Education points out. the wA is over; and such
relief work is being done abroad with
American money has its own well-organized
agencies that can get in toGch with adults and
through them with children.
Opposition TO further use of the school ma
chinery for begging purposes rests partly upon the
fact that it is difficult to carry on the work of
appeal without causing the children to feel pres
that in justice to themselves and their parents
they ought not to have to meet. Distinctions be-
tween givers and nongvers create feelings that.
never should be aroused in a democratic system
Moreover, response to~ drives" takes time from
legitimate educational work for which the schools
exist Conditions now call for maximum of
pedagogy minus all philanthropy.
The Board Of Education may be subjected to
some criticism for this action but it should stand
its ground.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
American Cars High
In China S Importations

From d5 to 80 per cent OF the
motor cars imported into China are
of American make, ii is believed.
accoT ding to the Department OF
Commerce. Imports OF motor cars
have increased from l62 in 1918 to
s61 in 1919.
Most OF these cars are OF the four
or fve-passenger type. only 20 to 80
per cent being of the heavier seven
passenger type. Clincher shoes are
used on many OF these cars. and for
trucks. which are of the lighter
kinds, both solid rubber and pneu-
matte tires are used.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
KNIGHT OF THE BATH.

You know. Of knights the historys
praise who lived and died in
former days. by reading up the
oft-told facts about their brave
and mighty acts.
But there's a knight.
I'D like to ween, you've very
often met and seen, and that Is
Saturday which hath been ever
dubbed Knight Of the Bath.
Good knights still dwell across
the pond In those fair Isles that
)A beyond. though like as not
you couldn't yet name one of these
Sou'ye ever met.
And verify think t9u1n own
there's not a one by half 50 known
rs Saturday. which ever hath
been dubbed Knight Errant of the
Bath. x
~. A. LuFBuRaov.s
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
The United States, Japan and California.

CaIiiornas voters have emphatically gone on
record in favor of changes in the States organic
law which run counter to rights conferred upon
The japanese now resident in the country or born
IN the country. The demand for this protective"
ction has been too widespread and has represented
loo many of the influential elements of the popula-
bon to be diverted by appeals from Eastern organ
cations Of altruists by the last hour intiy
nations of disapproval by the State Department
Evidently it is the intention of Japanese who are
|aEeeted - test the validity of such discriminatory
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05

land to England that is the stum-
bling block" i suggested.
Yes" replied Father Duffy.
Some claim that Ireland free
would be q menace to England. The
same argument would justify fear
of an English attempt to conquer
Northern France, which Il held up
to the time of Joan OF Arc, for
France is nearer TO England than
ireland. This business OF conquer
ing dangerous neighbors' was the
Kaiser's excuse for going 20 war
Practically every country has neigh
bors who are potential enemies and
are separated only by an imaginary
line. instead of the thirty miles OF
the Irish Sea- To the north Of US
we have $500 miles of boundary
line, and neither we nor our Cana
dian neighbors are excited By it,
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
Drop in Tea Price May
Bring Cut in Crops

Owing to the decline in price of
tea, so per cent OF the London con-
trolled tea-producinG concerns have
signified their willingness to under
take a definite restriction OF oUt-
put. provided such a scheme meets
with general support. according TO
advices TO the Department OF Com
merce from the American Trade
Commissioners Office in London.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
$40 Month Soldier Bonus
Bill Passes In New oYrk

NEW YORK. Nov. 4.-The soldier
bonus bill in this State has gone
over by approximately 100, 600. Il
WAS unofficially made known at the
Secretary OF States Office at Albany
today that an issue of spproxi-
mately s45,OOO.O00 worth OF bonds
would be necessary to pay the
bonus.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05
n n THE HERALD
l,lAIL BAG

The Herald welcomes contributions from
its readers on current topics. and will
publish those which are Of geaersl In
ter~st. Communica ticns should not eX-
and address Il the writer, although this
will not be published IL 1t IL % desired.
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05

We trust that in its obsession with the Japanese
issue California will not keep the nation on the
anxious seat this year she did four years ago
The Washington herald., 1920-11-05

Because of the coal shortage, the Lord High
Custodian OF the Royal Suspenders may have to
sift the ashes in St. James Palace.
The evening world., 1920-11-06

nent that we cannot allow foreign |
nations 10 flight II out between |
themselves as so many otherwise T.
Intelligent people seem TO believe ,
possible. Surely no reasoning per /
SON believes that We can forever re- !
main iusu,lr. remote, aloot from |
world problems? If this bo true !
then We must bear q hand and exert
our influence ON the side OF Christian
ity ana humanity, and show proof
, that We differ from wild animals In
our methods Lfs settling our diff
tcrencos OF opinion.
II we suspect ulteriOr motives on
the part OF Great Britain, all the
/ more reason why we should take
/ hand IN the game and see to If that
| the little fcllOws-inCluding Ireland
] get square deal. ARCEDE.
HrooKlyn, Nov. 4, 1920.
I 4 Landlords Troubles,
/ 10 the Editor o, The E,er.rg World:
( own house in n middle class sec
/ tion in the city near Broadway in the
| hundred and twcnties. Last year my
/ profit on the money invested in the
house was something around per
. cent. And up 10 date this year IL has
/ been fraction over ! per cent Is
not real estate nowadays splendid
/ investment from the landlords point
of view
l have raised my tenants and they
all refuse TO pay the increase
The new Rent Laws" all favor tho
, tenant, regardless OF right or wrong
/ I'm the case ] wonder II you will ad-
wise me whore TO seek relief? They
talk about "profiteering landlords"
but this sounds more like "profteer-
ing tenants" does il not?
MRS. 4. L. n.
(Editors Notc--If Mrs. 4. l.. d. has
the figures 10 prove her statements
1.-the courts are open for relief IN en-
FtOrcing q raise on the tcnantsD
No skull and CrossboneS.
no tle Editor Of The Eyening World;
. In rcply 10 Emily NJ. Bcndhan's I'D
vocacy OF having crossbones or
some other insignia TO let the public
know the wcarer had met with q
u fatal accident the idea is absurd.
II IS punishment enough for any
man or woman 10 have undergone a
. ! fatal accident, without showing any
/ uunscusiCal signs, 20 say nothing OF
! the iWprnctlbluty OF H.
Whuo It is a well known fact that
/ there ia a menace from reckless driv.
- crs there Is also a danger from tho
people who give no thought where
they are going, It seems as though
they are looking for insurance OF
. damage money.
would like 10 know n Emily NJ
Bendhan drives motor car. II not
she should learn before she talks
/ about something she does not know
{ about. LEON LEFkOWIIZ.
, Brooklyn Nov, 4, 1920,
% ivy Thorough Examinations,
70 10 the Eat1r d. Tue Evening World
e I'm your ISSUE of NOV. ono Mis-
Bpudhan advocates compelling Cyery
% motoriSt who has met with a fata
T accident to wear "a skull and cross
{ bones on his car. I fail TO see the
- rcmotest value In "a measure OF this
- kind
u Few people take into considerable,
Il that IN the majority Of cases the pe
dostrian is at fault. / do not maxi
!. thla statement on uy own authority
The evening world., 1920-11-06
"HINKY DINK" AND BATH
HOIISE. LOHN"

IRON the politically interesting bailiwick Of
I Mayor "Big Bill" Thompson Of Chicago comes
startling information. There is a prospect OF the
separation OF the Siamese twins "Bath House John
and "Hinky Dnk."
Picturesque nomenclature in American politics is
responsible for "Sockless Jerry" "Pitchfork Ben"
"Old Hickory and host Of other notablss. But
never has there been combination to compare
with "Bath House John" and "Hinky Dnk,' Their
reputation has been as unsavory As their ncknames
have been peculiar
For years they have "owned" Chcagos First
Ward. Reforms might come and go, but "BaIh
House John and "Hinky Dink" cared for and con-
trolled their own. Aldermen CoughHn and Kenna
were returned as regularly as election time came
round.
A redistricting Of the cily'will eliminate one or
the other of the partners. If the friendship of these
worthless persists, we may perhaps witness strange
performances in Chicago.
Why would II not be in order for "Hinky Dink"
and 'Bath House John" to form a compact and take
turns as Alderman, shaking dice for the honor this
year and then altemating-tem for term?
The evening world., 1920-11-06
UNCOMMON SENSE
BY John Blake
tcogusht 1920. by John Blakel
IT Is EASY TO STARVE YOUR BRAIN.

Your brain needs food well your stomach. 1t
will not make much fuss your stomach it doesn't
get it. 1t will just quietly operate and you will
wonder what is the
Writers and producers who ARE written out or run
dry victims of brain starvation.
They keep going for long time what they have put
into their brains. but they cant keep going forever
Thought thc brain exercise; reading and
observation supply it with food.
Naturally will be better brain if given good food
than if'giycn poor food
The who associates with intelligent people,
whether in person in their books the with the
best fed brain.
Without single exceptions all the who have
amounted thing the world have been who fed
their brains well.
Some of them have read few books but the best books,
like Lincoln. Others, who lived when books
and hard get hold Of fed their by
people of ability.
An education is food for the brain, but college edu
cation only the beginning, As well expect to keep your
body nourished for week by eating big meal.
Education will show you how 70 feed your brain and
what to feed it with After that you look for
yourself.
But always remember that you will never be too old
to read and listen and learn and that if you do do all
three Of these things, starved brain will stop working
work only at quarter speed and you will be useless
producer,
The evening world., 1920-11-06
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEST HOPE.

n OV.-ELECT MILLER has already indicated his
~ opposition to daylight saving and announces
he will approve Its repeal.
Two courses are open to those who disagree
One is to bring pressure on State legislators TO
defeat the Miller plan.
This does not promise success because in New
York the Republicans are in CONTROL and in New
York the party is ruled by the rural districts, where
the opposition to daylight saving is strongest
The other and better way would be to make 4
determined effort to get regional relief from Con
gsss.
The most feasible form OF daylight saving would
be Federal legislation which would apply to all ter
rtory east of the line separating the Eastern and
Central time belts
Such law would cause far less confusion and in
convenience than the conflicting State laws which
puzzled commuters last summer
It must be admitted that daylight saving is un-
popular with farmers. On the other hand, the hour
difference in time is of enormous benefit TO he ur
ban and industrial population
'The Eastern Standard time belt includes pre-
ponderant proportion of the industrial population Of
the country. The rural population is only a COM
paratively small fraction,
In the Central Mountain and Pacific time belts
conditions are reversed and the agricultural poPu-
lation is predominant
A Federal law Saving the hour Of sunlight in
the Eastern belt and not for the other three divi-
sions would work the greatest good to the greatest
number and would produce a minimum of incon-
venience Travellers crossing the division line
would make two-hour change in their watches
instead of one, as at present
This Is the most practical way of solving The
problem Those interested in time reform should
concentrate their effort behind such law.
The evening world., 1920-11-06
"That'SaFact''
BY Albert P. SOuthICicG
oOpJrsht, 1920, by The Pre-. PublAhinS CO.
THE New fork Evening World

stephen Cor Etcnne) De Lanocy
the -on-in-lav Of Col Van Cortland,
built In 1919 what WAS then one OF the
finest residences in the city (the pres
ent Fraunce's TAVERN, and during
his occupancy historians state that
there was not more hospitablc,
gracious or popular hostess than Mrs.
stephen DE Lancey.
In 1855 Fraunce leased his tavern
TO John Jones, and the next year to
Bolton s. Sigell, the advertisement OF
the latter being given In Hollis New
York journal OF Jan, l2, 1861. Traunco
at that time continued business at the
EuUXhal Gardens, previously men
toned, located on the Trinity Church
Farm, corner OF Greenwich ana War
rem Streets, overlooking the Hudson.
comprising 27is lots Of ground and
later known as Mount Pleasant He
conducted TINS estau' shment from
1T65 tul l77i, ana II was there that
Tor four shNIugs nagn.fCent wax
66Tes WeTs exhibited.
The evening world., 1920-11-06
An revolutionary optimi'

Nu "EvoIutiOnHry optimiNt.'
10 tie l.ltuF OF IA, Evening World
A state OF mind you say, elected
Harding
A. one who voted neither for Cos
nor Harding. I agree with you.
A "statu OF mind" means the.
national "sob- conscious mind" Id my
opinion.
No need to blame or credit any
Individual COR set OF Individually fJr
the result OF Tuesdays election.
It is the force OF nature OF fate, Of
destiny of Proyideucc--wnai you
Will--1t work
Don't WORRY.
Re "A philosopher.
Everything beyond human ,yhlroi
happens for the best.
II you don't believe that Nou can't
belong to my category--the Eyotu-
tonary Optimists. w. }, q.
New York, Nov. 3, 1920,
Every Word True
To ulo BulOr Of Tb9 Evening Wosh
wish to express my ConEratula-
tions TO the writer Of the "A State of
Mind" editorial as having written the
best article on the outcome of the
election that has been published. IT
il splendid because every word is
true and also on account or the
clearness OF thought and its bvcVity
Needless to say. my vote went ITO
Governor Cox. NJ X.
New York, Nov. 4, 1920.
"a state Of Mind"
| To the Editor d Tho Evening World
inst want to say to tho cuItor OF
Tho Evening World, whose editorial
| | see in to-duys paper thaL ne rs per
! fcctly right when he says the result
/ Of tho election Ia the result ot the
| Nations 'State OF Mind" Also that
| thus state OF mind les the result OF
| woodrow Wilson's state OF mind
| that Wilson mind fur more despotc
than any ever possessed BY the Ger.
man Emperor,
| Woodrow Wilson's cgo.Sm and de-
| termination 10 carry nlS point IRE
gpcctVp Of n single opinion save his
avn was the cause uf yesterday
Landslide, and nothing else. Tha
and his insolenco 70 the Senate rel,
ntiyc to the League OF Nations CTu
lated the state OF mind You rcfcr o.
He stands to-day without the roSpcC
OF II single person who voted tho Re-
publican ticket
| lie has killed h,nSolf ana through
disaster to hir party Why do edl
I
EMMA DERNENT.
New York, Nov. 3, 1920.
\ square Deal for Al.
To th, I4.tur n, Tts Eycuns World
Now that We have settled the par
ticular kind OF a politician we wan
in the highest office within the E'f
OF our people, il is to be hoped tina
the various newspapers led boy TN,
Worll-wil Reop after the Congress
men and Senators who are really rc
sponsibe for the II. c. or l., and th,
rejection OF the League of Nations
While n is true shat we are M
longer suffering In the tNnches, no
laTc our woWrn-fulk worrying "a
home. natu"a! human forget
finoss should not bo allowed 10 de
generate into an ignoring OF huma
suffering simply because n does no
happen 'u ho con our block
Tue late War pgoPed lpeYond aTEu
The evening world., 1920-11-06
WHAT ABOUT THE MINCE PIE!
tFrom the Portland oregonlanJ


The next important National holiday Will be
Thanksgiving, the day devoted to turkey and mince
pie. But what the cooks who call themselves
home-makers going 10 do FOR the mince pie IN order
TO give II the traditional flavor? The Boston Tran
script reminds us that in is occasional accidental
wisdom the United States Government has solemnly
declared that alcohol may be employed as an ngredl-
ent OF mince pies But little good will that DO How
is the housewife 10 obtain the ingredient? It's all very
well TO rule that mince pie Is not an intoxicating
liquor for beverage purposes. Nobody outside a Gov
ernment office ever supposed II was The idea that a
mince pie Is drink could only occur an unroman-
tic civil servant Can minCe pie makers get prescrp-
tions from doctors will the druggist supply the
necessary flavor the asking Of the cook?
Uncle Sam holds out hope IN that direction and
therefore can only agree with tho Boston paper
that the permission 10 include alcohol in the pie ap-
pears 10 be PiclCwclan rather than practical Only
those benefit by It who possess stocks Of zest
carefully boarded from prcprohfbiton times The
Transcript suggest that Il 20 possible to flavor the
pie with memory Few Of u.s. il is to be feared, have
such Imagination. Either there rs brandy IN the
mince there isn't supposiuuous dose Of The
spirit Of The past ia not enough 4 mnco pic without
tine nayor Is like salt which has iost tts saIar.
The evening world., 1920-11-06
WHERE APPLE WEEK FAILED.

XVTHATEVER may have been its success in
w other ways, apple Week." which closes to-
day, has been glaHng failure In one respect.
The propagandists out to popuarize the apple
have failed completely to impress on the retail fruit
venders any realization OF the iniqiy Of prof
iteering.
As has been the case for several years the apple
is luxury when purchased on the" "apPe-a-day'
plan which is supposed to inpoverish physicians
by cutting their practice.
Corner stand vendors OF fruit are sticking 10
"shor-crop'' and wartime prices for apples in spite
Of an abundant supply and a lower wholesale
market
On few stands are there apples at less than
cents each. More are priced at dime and three
for a quarter.
Apples need no artificial popularity campaigns.
What is needed TO restore the "apple-a-day habit
IS fair prices and fair profits.
Apple propagandists would have done better 10
make an intensive campaign TO demonstrate that
Two apples sold at penny apiece profit mean as
much clear money as one apple sold at a 2-cent
pToft
The evening world., 1920-11-06
CrOquet as the Source Of War;.


It was not left FOR Versailles 10
sound all the causes and propose al.
the cures for war, Turning to page
So Of Eleanor FarjeOns "Gipsy ana
Ginger" Dutton), we read, with Gin
ger speaking first:
"Croquct Is the root OF all tho i.i-
temper there ia. II you could once
tklll the spirit Of croquot throughout
the world therc'd be no more wars
How will you start?" asked GIpsg
with q forceps," said Gmg,r
promptly. The strongest forcepa.
owned by the most famous dentis,
in New York, because American den
lists are the best. Then ] shall 60
all over the world IN tho middle OF
the night. pulling up al the hoops
on all the croquet-lawns l can
lind"
A little nonscnse--what? But be-
hind It the suggestion of sober sense
Intimations OF nations too free with
the swinging mallet too careless Z
other players wickets, too apt, in
short not to play the game"
Cynicisms Of I'd. HOWe...
In "The Anthology OF Another
Town" (KnopD, L. W. Howe relieves
himself OF these, among other cyul-
Cisms:
Ten years ago Martin Holbrook
was member OF Congress and has
been. proud ot It ever since. But
people do not remember his efforts
in their behalf About all they say
Of his experience at the Capitol IS.
you wouldn't think that man had
been IN Congress, would your
Michael Rafferty,. who lives m
Chicago, IS visiting his sister, Mrs
! Maggie Kelley. Mr.. Rafferty, finds
Nor
/ women In the house whore he Is
visiting. They say Mr.. Raffcrty's
/ ynwu. az he sits on the porch Of hts
sisters home IN the evening, IS
I something artistic as an expression
! of Deing DoTqt.
WIN Marsh went into Walt VIII
lOlnss grocery and bought q sack
Of apples. Wait not only helped
Bil eat them but invited every one
who came In TO have an apple out
OF BINS sack. Walt mas been the
victim OF tastcr9 for years and was
getting even,
a travelling man yesterday gave
John Davis, tho grocer, q twenty.
cent cigar John Davis has been
selling cigars at his grocery store
and smbkng twenty years-and a
good cigar made him sick.
Every two or three years Bin
Alvord returns from the city to per
init us 10 snake MS Ntnl and bC
proud OF him because ne has "A Job
paying Cigh,y-1yc dollars q month
but we're not so glad TO see Bill ~
ne thinks. After people haven't
seen a man for three or four years
thcy don't care II they never see
hiul again.
Reading these blttcrncsses u small.
town reelection. We recall with grie-
that Ia. Howe was once an esteemed
editorial contemporary set down IN
Atch son as ous who loved h's fsl,
logmen
The evening world., 1920-11-06
Getting Used to the DItch...

The comfortably settled man says
70 himself: "HOw could one liN,
without being sure Of the morrow.
how could one sleep without roof
over ones hCad?"
But misfortune turns him out az
house and home. He must perfprur
sleep under a hedge lie cannot
rest, he is full of tcrrors. There
may be wild beasts. fellow tramps
But in the long run he gets used
to II. He will trust himself to
chance, live like a tramp, and sleep
his sleep in ditch.
II this were the true and general
history of man under depressing cir
,ImstunCe there would be no history
Of men TO write.
one allows for the fact that IT is a
Russian thought, and as far from be-
ing world truth as Is Russia frOn
being a responsible nation. The quo.
tatiOn Is from published translation
(MCBride) of Leo SheStOy's "Nf.
Things Are Possible
The evening world., 1920-11-06
FROM EVENING WORLD READERS

What Of TedddblGR
that the WOrh Of OuSand hnddf
There ercTctse and lot satisfaction
10 sdy much IN a fc0 lrordS 10 be brtef