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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

The School Janitors.

Public school janitors to the number
Of 235 are now planning to resign from
the District service this coming week
if immediate relief is not granted
them in the way Of additional pay
This is not announced as possible
strike. The men simply say to their
representatives that they will resign
in q body. Practically no heed has
been paid to their needs. The janitors
get as a class about $720 year. The
laborers get 5000 a year. Their hours
are long. Their work is heavy and
their responsibilities are serious. They
are charged with the care Of valuable
buildings and Of the health Of the
children.
It is needless to say that these men
sheuld get more money. They should
b. paid surely at the scale that is
maintained in private employment for
similar services. The marvel is that
they have remained true to their serv-
ice 50 long during the period Of high
prices and competition for labor. Some
of the janitors quit the schools during
the war period to get twice their school
pay and even more.
It is always difficult to adjust mat
tiers Of this kind under the pressure
Of threatened stoppage Of service. Yet
it is obvious that the schools cannot
continue without janitors. II these
men leave the schools viii have to
close. They may not require heat, but
they must be clean. The health Of the
children viii be put in jeopardy by
continued occupation Of INTENDED
buildings. It Is to be taken for grant
ed that the schools will not be closed,
that such . disaster will not be per-
mitted to occur.
The District appropriation bill is
about to be taken up BY the Senate.
1t can be amended there, and doubtless
a change in the janitor pay scale writ
ten into the bill will induce them to
withhold their designations. Fortunate
ly they have not acted precipitately
and there is time to bring about an
understanding and a settlement.
No matter how much Congress may
resent being faced with the alterna-
tive Of school closing through Wholesale
janitors' resignations and the increase
of the pay scale, the fact stands that
these men after respectfully petition
ing in the past for living wages are
still held to q scale that is shamefully
inadequate and that cannot be justified
from any point Of view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

Interruptions Of travel should not be
permitted on any pretext during the
summer. No candidates or orator could
possibly expect to make campaign
Roadway by combining his attention to
the few communities to bs reached by
automobiles over rough roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25
A Good Scout.

The delegates to the democratic state
convention in Missouri congratulated
Mr.. Bryan and the people Of Nebraska
by wire on his victory in his contest
for a seat in the San Francisco con-
vention. This was well deserved. Why,
indeed, should not everybody feel that
ways 1t is true sportsmanship as well
as good politics. The prohibition issue
will be very much in evidence at San
Francisco, and should be thrashed out
in the best manner possible. Later, it
will appear in the regular campaign,
and the more clearly defined it is there
the better satisfied viii the people be
with the decision reached at the polls.
The country, without regard to party,
must "hand it" to Mr.. Bryan in the
question Of prohibition. He has rem.
dered valiant service to the cause, and
in doing SO antagonized interests which
for many years were powerful in pol.
itics. But he never wavered. He
"socked it" to booze whenever oppor.
tunity occurred, and at any cost to
his own fortunes.
This makes Mr.. Bryan the leader Of
the drys in his own party, and admired
as a coadjutor by the drys Of the other
party.
Moreover, Mr.. Bryan is q good scout.
He fights hard, and whom defeat
comes takes it with composure.
Wherever and whenever present, he
adds to tho gayety as well as to the
gravity Of the occasion. He usually has
an opinion about his person, and is
never slow in producing it. His ap-
pearance at San Francisco will add ma
terially to the interest Of that meet
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

The economist who seeks to solve
every problem by advising the ultimate
consumer to quit consuming has long
since lost his reputation for orig
inality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDRR JOHNSON.

The Even-Tempered Man.
IT have q friend I truly prize"
Said Hezekiah Bings.
"He never ventures to advise
About important things.
He simply greets me with a smile,
With nothing much to say
Except in pleasant greeting while
The old world wags its way.
"His troubles he does not relate
Nor ask mo to confde;
He never rails at human fate,
Nor poses as q guide.
I should not say that he is quite
An angel without winga
But, somehow, he just hits me right,
Said Hezekiah Bings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

A New York theater manager advo.
Gates . reduction in rates. The chances
are that other managers viii not agree
to any such arrangement, and he win
have to 60 on taking money against
his will-provided he has . good show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25
Independent Armenia.

Armenia's creation into an independ-
emit state has been foreshadowed since
the collapse Of the central powers. But
there has been doubt Of the initial
status Of the new organization. It
was hoped and expected that one Of
the major powers would accept man
date under the league Of nations COW
enant over Armenia a. q safeguard
against Turkish aggression. The United
States was selected tentatively for this
responsibility, but failure Of the United
States to enter the league has upset
that plan and none Of the other pow
ers seems willing to assume the
charge.
Thus Armenia is to DO created as q
distinct political national entity. Its
boundaries are not yet defined. The
new state will be somewhat smaller
than the political aspirations Of the
Armenians themselves compass, but
this restriction will be In their own
interest. There is such an admixture
Of Turkish and Armenian peoples
throughout that region that it s DIFF.
fcult to define territory that will
be uniformly predominant in Armenian
inhabitation.
Although no one power has assumed
mandatory responsibility for Ar.
menia, it Is to be expressed that all the
powers will exercise a guardianship
over the new state to prevent Turkish
aggression. 1t would be in the last de-
gree cruel simply to declare Armenia
independent and then to leave her to
her own fate without assistance or sup
port. It will take long time to de-
velop the necessary seH-governing or.
ganization, to provide the means Of
defense and protection. Large loans
viii be necessary to finance the new
organization. Armenia is poor coun-
try. It's people are industrious, but
they have been robbed systematically
for centuries by the Turks and they
have small resources left. Given a
decade Of peace and security they viii
prosper, for they are hard-working
and thrifty, and the land is rich in
potential resources. With capital for
Armenia may become in a
short time one Of the happiest Of coun-
tries.
Civilization owes much to Armenia.
The nations of Europe and the United
States are morally obliged to sustain
this newest conner in the family Of ma
lions. The United States has promptly
recognized Armenia's independence
and the hope il that this action may
be followed up by practical measures
Of assistance and protection, even
though this government has not taken
q mandate as the formally appointed
guardian over the oldest Of Christian
peoples.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

Some very successful experiments in
dye making are being carried on in
Colorado. Germany should establish a
reputation for frankness and have no
secrets-not even commercial secrets
from the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

Il is feared that like other enthu-
siasms tho overall sentiment viii not
last very long after the street parades
are over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

Carpenter, the. prize fighter, is to
join circus. There is doubt possible
as to whether this event indicates q
Generalization Of art by pugilism or
Of pugilism by art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

II direct interplanetary communi.
cation should become possible, it is
likely that number Of very pleasant
semi.scientific romances would be
spoiled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

villa 10 not candidate for anything
in particular. He is likely at any
moment to figure Importantly in Mex
lean politics as dark horse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

Honey is advised as substitute for
commercial sugar. The amateur gar
dener has discouragements enough
without being tempted to undertake
bee culture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

A shortage Of farm labor may compel
the Department Of Agriculture to con.
slider some plan for sending around
moving picture material to counteract
the lure Of the town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25
Back to Normal.

b3CK 70 Normal.
"Where 70 goin'i" inquired Farmer
Corntossel.
"After my old mule" replied 81 Sim
lin.
ibid you lend i'm QUIT"
"Had to. Discipline is discipline.
Wasn't no use o me tryin' to keep
that mule around durin' Be-kind.to-
dumb animals week"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25
Did you lend i'm QUIT"
A Point Of Superiority.

A Point OF Superiority.
"You have recently become strong
advocate Of the ouija board"
II am convinced" replied the man
Of studious inclinations, "that no home
should be without one. It works 80
much more quietly than photograph. !"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

Every time Chsuncey NJ. Depew has
birthday he manages to express him
self in way that makes him seem a
few years younger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

"Political methods have changed"
eyes," assented Senator Sorghum.
"Where once I went into campaign
with q barrel Of money all I have to
show now is a waste basket full Of
speeches"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

"What is q soviet"
II mustn't tell you," whispered the
radical promoter. 'The chief induce
ment to join 10 the hope Of finding ont
what it is"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

Passengers instead Of complaining
about accommodations now give sym
pathetic attention to the eompany's
complaint about fares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

with the greatest trade future OF
this country opening up In the TAI
east, Congress. on the
TAo;s1a%;nr advice Of the United
States Department OF
IN View. Commerce. and far
v,s,oned commercial leaders. is now
considering legislation which VIII
adequately protect American CORPORA
tion. doing business in China, whose
interests are now at stake.
American trade development IN
China IL seriously menaced py tne
recent British order In council, which
directly cripples those American cor
porations that have been doing bust
ness under tho Hongkong laws. COM
monty known - tho British COM
panies act. The order in council o.
fectively bars American managing Oh
rectors from managing concerns I'M
der the Hongkong Laws. by proviusns
that such management must be 6rat-
ish. This went into effect March !,
and anpeal has been made TO Con
Rress in behalf Of the American m
yestments and trade-development IN
terests which have thus been De.
spoiled.
A flying start has been given to
such legislation by the fact tnae DC.
States Department Of Commerce had
foreseen the undesirability Of Ameri-
can corporations doing business un-
der British law and had drawn up
bill ''for the Incorporation OF certain
companies engaged In foreign trade.
which was introduced in the sixty
nth Congress. as s. S1s4 and II. H.
The main provisions Of these bills
were designed to afford American cor
porations an op-
For E>d.ro1 portunity to IN
corporate under q
Incorporation. federal law rather
than by compelling them to iocor-
oorate under the various state laws
with the resulting ill-effects on 'neir
trade. due to the lax character OF
these state laws. ~.
II was also difficult to attract CM'
nese capital under state law Ipo oUt.
poration, not only because OF I'M snch
hui
corporations could be formed,
also because 1t was tmpossipie -
keep in China full information as "
the many changes in such incorpora
ton laws for the Information OF Wv
spective Chinese investors.
Another feature Of the bill was INC
tax-emption clause, which mere3
placed American corporations On Dr.
par with those operating under bri..
ish. Japanese and French laws IN
China, all Of which are exempt 1ro"
taxes Of every kind.
These same bills, which failed OF
consideration in the Sixty-dfth Con-
gress, due to the lateness Of the SEES
sion. were reintroduced in the sixty
sixth Congress as 8. $50 and n; n.
5704, and were sent to the judiciary
committees Of both houses.
+ X
A short time later another bill was
introduced in the House by Repre-
sentative L. p. Dyer
The Dyer republican. OF Missouri Missouri,
NJ, which was identical with
Dill. H. r. 67o4 In practically
AVh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25
GUARD TRADE RIGHTS In CHINA FIFTY YEARS AGO In THE STAR

corporations should determine their
American nationality. Under the De.
partment Of Commerce bill, 81 per cent
of the capital stock was required to de-
termine whether q corporation was
entitled to American protection.
The disadvantages of this substi-
tute measure were pointed out to the
judiciary committee by representa-
tives Of the Department OF Commerce,
who maintained that under this sub
stitute measure Japanese and other
capitalists could organize corpora
tons. and. by electing dummy direc--
tors. comply with the provisions OF
the law and obtain protection from
American officials in China, AZ well
as gain the inestimable advantage OF
American good will in their business
dealings. and at the same time be
-
AZ both Of these bills were referred
to the merchant marine committee by
tho judiciary committee
Simplifying of the House for deei-
sion as to the tax ex-
GeatuIes. emption feature. very
little action has been obtained upon
them UP 20 date. Recently omcials OF
the State and Commerce departments
have conceived the idea Of greatly
these bills by incorporat-,
ing into them only those features
which It is necessary to- have enacted
into law by Congress, and leaving to
the Secretary Of Commerce and the
Secretary Of State the power to is
sue further regulations to take care
Of the numerous details which are
now included in the bills.
It Is hoped by the leading ousi-
ness interests Of this country that
some action on this program may be
obtained at this session OF Congress.
BY simplifying the present bills. It is
hoped to get quicker action In Con-
gress, as we'll as to concentrate pub
lie sentiment on these very necessary
measures with as little delay as pos
sible.
of Commerce of Shanghai against the
bill, II. r. 1904. is quite
positive, as shown in q cablegram
lust received at the Department OF ,
Commences, far eastern division. as
follows;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

| Friction between the United States
and Mexico has existed for SO long
that it does not
Friction With seem strange to
find in The Star OF
the Mexicans. April Is. 1870. the
| following item:
Some OF the sensation mongers at
, feet to see a war cloud rising in the
| distance between this country and
Mexico, on account Of the general and
persistent violation OF the United
States revenue laws along the Next
can frontier. which offenses are con-
nived at by Mexican officials and COM
plants of which have been made to
out avail. That the offenses are COM
mitted 10 well established, and that
they should be winked at under as
deep obligation to another as Mexico
Is to this country Is simply infamous;
still we do not think the subject rises
to the dignity OF a casus belli. It is
likely, however. that steps will be
taken to stop the illicit business with
out much further delay"
An interesting phenomenon in the
latter stages Of the campaign for the
national enfran-
Women Opposed chisement Of the
to Suffrage. was the annear-
ance Of an organization Of women OPP
posed. Yet it would appear from an
item printed in The Star Of April IS,
1870, that this organization had its
prototype half a century ago:
1.-THE movement among prominent
ladies Of this city against woman
suffrage amendment to the Constitu-
ton, mentioned in these dispatches
some weeks ago. has been quietly
progressing. They have had two
meetings. the second being held at
the residence Of Mrs. Admiral Dahl
gren, on Thursday last; when they
formed society called the 'Anti-Six-
teenth Amendment Organization, and
have gotten up q memorial to Con-
gress already signed by large num-
Der Of ladies. the wives OF prominent
officers and citizens. in which 1t is
in active political affairs is contrary
to the spirit Of the Scriptures, the at
tributes and peculiarities Of women.
They say they love their husbands
and their husbands love them because
of the charming characteristics OF Re,
HaleSS WHICH WOulU DC ucSIdUCN 49,
spoiled by dabbling In the dirty pool
Of politics. The memorial Is signed
by Mrs. Dahlgren. Mrs. Sherman. wife
Of Gen. Sherman: Mrs. Brooks. wife
Of Hon. James Brooks OF New York,
and other ladies' OF like standing In |
society. Mrs. Belknap and Mrs. Blaine |
acted upon the advice Of their hus-
bands and, although not favoring the |
woman suffrage agitation, declined to
sign the memorial"
A refusal Of American women to fol-
low the lead OF fashion fifty years
ago is noted In the
Dress Trains following paragraph in
The Star Of April 10.
Under Ban. 1870: i
There is good ground for con-
in the fact that the best
and leading ladies in society in this
country. and in England and France
% well. have united in determine
ton to resist the efforts Just now
made by dressmakers to discard the
Clearly and convenient short walking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

dress and bring into use again the
long, dlth-collecting trains formerly
in vogue. Not only this. but while
they are at II they propose to re: list
modistes In other directions, and will
move for palmer skirts and less elab
crate trimming than have heretofore
been required. So that there will be
a substantial saving not only in the
first cost Of dress material. but also
in the expense of trimming and max
ing up. Good taste may have some
thing to do with this new declaration
Of Independence, and possibly q de-
cent regard for economy; but In either
case the conclusion Is equally accept
able, It shows that the world does
move. and in the right direction"
Apropos Of the feminine fashion in
skirts. the following in The Star Of
April 20. 1870. is Of
Wide Skirts in interest. bearing
upon the question
Street Cars. that was Of moment
fifty years ago respecting tho relation
between women's costumes and space
in public vehicles:
ssThe Hartford Courant has lately
detailed a reporter to observe the de-
gree Of politeness which prevails on
the street cars Of that city. The re-
".A car starts off down the street,
having within ten ladies on one side,
sitting closely yet comfortably to-
gether, and ten men on the opposite
the nine others Inconsistency rise to
trifle, shake their skirts and the seat
is full again. Further on another lady
departs; the eight remaining go
through the same process OF rising.
fun. A short ride beyond another
lady steps out. leaving seven only
who by the same sort OF spreading,
fill the seat again completely. NOW
enters q lady. From the ladies' side
there are three persons less than
when the car started. and yet not one
Of the seven remaining moves. and go
one Of the men on the opposite eide
gives his seat to the newcomer and
stands during the rest OF the jour
ney.'
1--WE are happy to be able to state
that such scenes are never witnessed
in our street cars. Certainly mott"
-
Transforming ordinary dwellings y
into apartments was proposed nfty
years ago as
means OF meeting the
demand for moro ac-
III faSnlon. commodations. The
following is to be found in The Star
Of April 20. 1870:
".Floors to let il a sign that may
now be seen In many parts Of New
York city. to an extent never before
known, and upon houses which land
lords would never at any previous
time have rented in that way. There
ia a hint here that should not be lost
IN Washington landlords. There Is
40 place in the country where houses
divided in this manner would find 30
many and good tenants as here. It is
rue we have few or no houses adapt
ID to this style Of living. but q little
ingenious carpentry would soon work
wonders in that direction. or, better
It'll, some OF our large builders
Jhould try the experiment OF putting
I'D a block or two OF houses expressly
arranged for this style Of life, which
ecures the comforts OF housekeeping
N a moderate scale. without the ex-
,ense Of keeping up q complete ss-
ablishment as ordinarily planned"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

dramatically request immediate
conferences with the House judiciary
com m tee at
Protest Against which you VIM
Foreign Control. Of the corpora
ton law. House bill 5704. We seri-
ously object to House bill 1904. or
any other hill authorizing foreigners
to control the stock of American
companies"
From this It can be seen how seri.
GUS the situation in China really is
and how strongly Americans in China
object to the 81 per cent voting
stock control clause.
has been sleeping under the SANDS
Of centuries, is rich in all Sorts OF
minerals and other raw matT nj,
which the United States needs. unere
also IL q tremendous opportunity
there for American capital IN the ae.
velopment Of those raw materials ana
in increasing their value through me
processes Of manufacture. 1t Is Tor
the protection Of American Invest.
ments and interests Of this sort that
the pending legislation = SOUGHT:
WILL p. KENNEDY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25

Much Of Col Bryan's political career
has been occupied in survival Of re-.
ports Of his political humiliation.
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Vernal Observation.

Vefnal Observation.
Once moro We gayly greet the glow
OF jocund April blooms.
They smile and fade away-and 30
Do presidential booms.
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A short time later another bill was
Introduced in the House by Repre-
sentative L. p. Dyer
The Over republican. of Missouri
NJ, which was identical with
OH. n. r. 6704 In practicaily
every respect, except that It provided %
Fper cent of the voting stock OF tnese'
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Dress Trains
Under Ban,

There Is good ground for con-
graduation in the fact that the best
and leading ladies in society in this
country. and in England and France
az well. have united in determine
ton to resist the efforts Just now
made by dressmakers to discard the
cleanly and convenient short walking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-25
following item:

A refusal Of American women to fol-
low the lead OF fashion fifty years
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Next sunday-Gov. Edwards 81
New jersey.
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Transforming ordinary dwellings
into apartments was proposed nfty
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"Respectfully request immediate
conference with the House judiciary
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The main provisions Of these bills
were designed to afford American cor