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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-03-26

Where it takes n man and al
aav TO go to town and back over bao
roads. frequent trips to towns are out
Of the question
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-03-26
r;, price Of Road.

Measure the price Of a road by the
service il gives
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1920-03-26
Theory OF "haif and Half" Plan.

The arrangement was entered into
on the theory hat the capital city
halonged to the whole country thai II
vas 10 be maintained as their pride
and 10Y. and that. such being the fhct
one-half of the expense Of the capital
CITY government should be paid from
no general fund Of the treasury de-
a fund to which the whole
country contributed. Another argu-
ment IN favor of the plan Is that the
federal government actually owns
most Of the city parks. as well az the
great public buildings. OF course IL
the existing plan is changed some new
arrangement will have to be made IN
dor which the federal government
wou,d pay its pr~opOrtionate share OF
tho expense Of local government.
The truth Is that 1t is Washington
national character. and not iis local
] character. that makes II what IL Is.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

curbs with some assurance Of safety.
They would not be caught by sud-
denly swerving machines. It Is dinf
cult. however. for motorists to drive
their cars slowly 1T crossings. They
are expected by crossing policemen to
move promptly when signals are
given. They are aleo expected to turn
corners quickly in order to relieve the
traffic behind them. But they must
give signals in making turns. and
these signals must be plain and clear
to everybody.
At all places where signalmen are
stationed the only rule Of safety on
which dependence can be put is to
watch the semaphores or signs given
by the guards. If entire dependence
can be placed in these signals 1t Is
possible to crosa the streets in conf.
dence. But some drivers ignore sema'
phore signals, and, it may be sug-
Eested, some crossing guards are not
particularly careful in giving them.
Before the street crossing rule is
adopted as suggested all these matters
must be taken into account and con-
sideration must be had for the fact
that for every street crossing that II
guarded there are scores that are un-
guarded. and the pedestrian must
there fend for himself.
Evening star., 1920-11-27
America and Peace

Curiosity at Geneva is keen respect.
ing Americas course on the subject
Of world peace. That course has yet
to be determined. Three things, how
ever. are reasonably clear at this time:
~ America will enter into no ar
ransement carrying the substance of
article x Of the league of nations sub
scribed to by President Wilson. Criti-
cism of the league during the cam
paign centered upon that point, and
the people voted with full persuasion
and understanding Of its Objectionable
meaning. Mr.. Harding voted against
it in the Senate, and is still against it.
(2) America will not act as a manda-
tory in any case. The case Of Armenia
was presented by the President and
considered by the Senate with sym.
pathy for that distressed country; but
the Senate decided that such entangle-
ments az would inevitably follow would
be highly prejudicial to this country.
Armenia was a fair test of American
sentiment on the mandatory subject.
(0 In whatever is done the full
treaty-making power Of the American
government will be brought into play
As President Mr.. Harding will not at
tempt to ignore the Senate, but will
take into account in his negotiations
the fact that whatever he does will be
subject to review by the Senate. Neither
will he attempt to coerce the Senate
in case of a difference with that body.
In all he said as candidate for Presi-
dent, and in all he has. said since elec.
tion day. his respect for constitu-
tional forms stands out conspicuously
Evening star., 1920-11-27
The Leprosy Problem.

A man was discovered In this city
yesterday suffering. according to pres
ent diagnosis, from leprosy, He has
been here for several weeks. having
come in hope of securing pension
after travelling widely through the
west. At Omaha. he says. he was put
under restraint and then taken out
Of town and turned loose. II he is
kept here he must be put in a place
Of detention which is poorly suited for
such a purpose. and where already a
man is in charge in the same condi-
ton. The United States. it is expected.
will soon take charge Of leprosoriuna
in Louisiana, In. which Is detained a
man who some years ago presented
one Of the most difficult problems the
District ever faced. The patient now
in custody here left that institution
and the authorities have maintained
that he must be cared for by the Dis
trict.
This situation is altogether wrong.
While each community should care
for it's own infectious diseases there
are certain afFlictions. such as leprosy
which constitute a national rather
than a local menace. and the federal
government should provide proper ia
cilities for the care of those Who suffer
from it. These people are in no wise
responsible for their condition. They
are the unfortunate victims Of a dis
ease that they probably in most cases
contracted while in the service of the
United States in other lands. Yet they
are treated In the most shameful, cruel
manner, shunted about from place to
place. and when held are incaTcerated
az criminals instead Of cared for as
invalids.
AS case after case arises AID re-
sponsibility is shunted of. as these
patients are shipped out Of town and
driven away and controversies arise
between jurisdictions as to their Gus
tody and care. the conviction aroWs
that the United states has not ap.
preached this problem In the. -risat
spirit. 1t should be made the subject
Of immediate legislation. 90 framed
that there win be no further friction
and particularly no further suffering
on the part Of the people who have
contracted this disease.
Evening star., 1920-11-27
Mexico and the Future.

Let US hope that Gen. Obreson's ia.
disposition is slight and readily yields
to treatment. Wednesday is the day
appointed for his Inauguration as
President of Mexico, and the stage
is set for ceremonies of much interest
In this country.
OF so much interest, indeed, a mum,
Der of prominent Americans, some in
high Office, including several governors
of states, will be present by invitation.
A cordial reception is assured.
This is from Los Angeles:
Maynard McF'ie, president Of the Los
Angeles Chamber of Commerce. heads a
rarty of 1a5 Los Angeles business men
who left on a special train for two
week tour of Mexico. The members Of
the party expect to attend the inaugu-
ration of Gen. Alvara Obregon as presi-
dent of Mexico at the capitol Decem-
her l. McFfe said the purpose of the
trip trip was to express to Mexico the good
population outside Of Mexico"
AS next-door neighbors. Mexico and
the United States lived for many years
on terms Of thorough good will toward
each other. During the regime of
Diaz, indeed. the United States was
intimately associated with Mexico's
progress. American capital was In.
vited into Mexico. and Americans who
followed their investments and took
up residence In the country were well
received and encouraged in all their
undertakings.
The Diaz regime doubtless had its
shortcomings. But that during it's
existence Mexico's prosperity reached
a gratifying stage, and gave the coun.
try peace at home and prestige abroad,
Is beyond controversy.
The record since the fall of Diaz is
one of disorder and retrogression. Mex.
leo has been on the down grade for a
full ten years, and has reached a low
level. An upward turn seems to be
at hand; and il the signs are verified,
and peace and prosperity are once
more Mexico's portion, the United
States as good neighbor will heartily
and sincerely rejoice.
Evening star., 1920-11-27
Politics in New York.

New York 10 q great state for poll.
tics-great al respects the size Of the
stakes. and great ~ respects the play
for them. The game also II almost
continuous. It goes on with but little
interruption. No sooner IL one cam.
paign over than another begins.
The presidential campaign is but
barely over. 1t was a hummer for
energy and thoroughness. Both sides
canvassed the state from end to end.
The republicans won by q plurality
SO large the figures looked incredible
when hrst announced. They carried
every county. They carried the big
town, which. as rule. is demo.
cratic stronghold. Their plurality for
their national ticket was over a MIL
lion votes.
And yet the democrats are not crush.
ed A mayoralty contest in the me.
.tropolis L. scheduled for next year.
and they are already getting busy. 1t
is a case Of woodchuck with them.
They must have it. There 10 no meat
in the house. Gov. Smith will retire
in favor Of a republican in a few
weeks, and Mayor Hylan 10 % hard
pressed by an investigation now in
progress his usefulness for next year
looks doubtful.
Can the republicans and the inde.
pendents form . successful combina-
ton? They must combine to win.
Staggered as Tammany Is as the re.
suit OF losing both its national and
its state ticket this year. it will be
too strong for the opposition next year
unless that opposition unites in sup
port Of the best man available for
mayor, and battles for him with all its
night.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

more than sentimental expressions,
however, are the possible effects Of
the restoration such as withdrawal by
the major powers Of all financial and
economic support Of Greece.
1t Is now olicially denied that in
the demonstration at Athens the other
day in celebration Of Venizelos' de-
feat portraits Of William Hohenzol-
lern were displayed by the crowd.
This denial may be accepted at its
face value, though there is reason to
believe that there was a basis for the
original dispatch. The denial is of
chief Importance in indicating that the
government at Athens does not desire
to have the world consider it as a
friend of the man in Holland.
Evening star., 1920-11-27
Questions.

There are some interesting ques,
lions being propounded these days.
Take this: Can Mr.. Bryan be induced
to return to the democratic PARTY:
Suppose Mr.. Bryan were to reply that
he has never been out of the party
He did not speak for Gov. Cox be-
cause he had advised against the gov.
ernor's nomination, on the ground that
the governor was not sound on the
prohibition issue-an issue to which
the party by its record is now com.
mttted. But. it is understood. that,
for regularity's sake. Mr.. Bryan voted
for the San Francisco ticket. Did that
save him?
Take this: Are men of the grade and
age of Champ Clark and Vice President
Marshall out Of the game permanently
because OF this years landslide? Why
should they be? Neither contributed
to bringing on the landslide. Neither
Is an old man reckoned by political
standards. Both are veterans at the
game, probably knowing no other game
so well. Mr.. Clark was a victim some
years ago Of a landslide, but came
back at the next election. Normally
Missouri is democratic state, and at
one time Indiana was also.
IT is much too early for interroea
tions about the future. The defeated
minority must watch the corners, and
adjust itself to opportunities. A great
deal may happen in two years. A
great deal more may happen in four
years. The victorious majority has a
task which for complexity and all.
around difficulty has seldom been
equaled and probably never surpassed
in our political history.
Evening star., 1920-11-27
The Powers and Greece.

Next Monday. according to present
schedule. the Greek people will vote
on whether or not to ask former King
Constantine to return to the throne.
Expectation now 10 that q majority
will be given. perhaps heavily. in
favor Of the restoration Of the former
monarch. Meanwhile there 10 muci,
busxins among the diplomats. and the
British ana French premises VIII con
suit On the subject to determine q
policy IN The event the election soea
for Constantine.
One Of tho Fafis papers 10 quoted a
ay!ng that yssAcs and Great Britain
Will refuse 10 recognise Constantine
II he roaseends the throne, on the
prtneiIis tlaaA "tso 4gi1oas se our ea,
enies are not our friends" OF far
Evening star., 1920-11-27
Accident Responsibility.

A committee on traffic organized by
the Commissioners, analyzing the
twenty-three fatal motor accidents
that have occurred here since the first
Of January last, finds that in only five
cases the driver Of the vehicle was
held responsible. while in fourteen
cases the persons killed were held to
be at fault. In four other cases blame
was rot placed. Thus, Ave out Of
nineteen determined cases were at
tributable to carelessness Of drivers.
and II all the others were 20 adjudged
the ratio Of drivers blame would be
10 To II.
This finding puts q heavy RESPONSE
bilify on the people who are hit by
motor cars. The question arises
whether the proper measure Of re.
sponsibility is applied In the determi-
nation Of these cases. The streets are
used by both vehicles and pedestrians.
The latter are compelled to cross the
streets at every intersection and at
many places must pass out to the cen.
ter Of the street to board street cars.
A discussion is now in progress as to
whether the people who walk should
leave the curbs only at the crossings.
Many people have found that these
crossings are the most dangerous
points, owing TO the fact that there Il
risk from tho traffic In several direc.
tions at once. Plainly, IL podestriana
are confined by rule to the crosswalka
they must be guaranteed security at
those placcg.
II all vehicles approached street
crossings with proper care. especially
those who make turns from ono street
into another. there would b fewer 10.
cidents. PeoDio could then leave the
Evening star., 1920-11-27

The enforcement of "blue laws" if
undertaken should be managed with
out taking any constabulary talent off
the important job of enforcing traffic
regulations.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

Washington, D. c., will manage in
some way to avert the necessity of
Inviting high officials to board around
after the manner of the old-fashioned
country school teacher.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

The residents Of Panama are repre-.
sented as panic-stricken at the thought
Of prohibition. Old J. Barleycorn has
always exaggerated the number Of his
friends.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

The Chinese will doubtless regard
the discussion Of mandates a. bringing
up the question Of the open door in a
new locality.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

New York is apprehensive of a stu.
alton which may render it impossible
TO investigate because some Of the
principal parties are not on speaking
terms.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

Reports that Lincoln Steffins is the
author Of the Mexican constitution
open the question Of whether it is to
be regarded a. statesrnanship or liter.
ature.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

A neatly bound copy of the trahic
regulations would make suitable
holiday gift for numerous motor op-
orators.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

Prehistoric cliff dwellings discovered
in Colorado are important to science.
but suggest no relief in connection
with present housing problems.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

Doubts as to a reign Of terror in
Russia may exist in the mind Of Lloyd
George; but he Is sure there Is one
in ireland.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

Putting the "solid south" back on the
map viii be one OF the early and i'm
portant tasks Of the reorganizers of
the democratic party.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

According to Mr.. Washington Van
derlip, the paths Of diplomacy may
be considerably smoothed by a little
expert salesmanship.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

Soviet ideas OF doing business with
out money are calculated to make
Ponzi wonder whether somebody is
not improving on his system.
Evening star., 1920-11-27

The trial Of the ex-kaiser is one Of
those occasions which become inter-
esting because they never happen.
Evening star., 1920-11-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
LoaAng Times.

LoaAng Times.
When clouds in delicate design
Festooned the summer sky,
l said. There's nothing half so fine
As ioafing in July.
So lightly flows the southern breeze
Among the flowers gay,
And all the world seems at it's ease
Upon a holiday
But now the breezes sharply sing
Across the weather strip;
A comfortable chair I bring
And 'mongst the cushions slip.
And as the radiator heats
The balmy air. sigh,
1.-THE loafng in December beats
The loafing in july"
Proceeding With Caution.
Ibid you win any votes by your
speeches?"
"Out my way" replied Senator Sor.
shum, I'VE didn't have to bother about
winning votes. All we had to do was
to avoid saying anything that might
make folks change their minds"
Some Of the ladies I saw at the
big party" remarked Jud Tunkins,
make me think Of Christmas trees.
Their looks depend mostly on the
trimmin's."
TIL the Next Campaign.
Though thrilling speeches will be
made.
This fact should soothe our fears:
A lot Of epithets are laid
To rest for most four years.
An Eye for Art.
What made you delay traffic at
that crossing?"
Il couldn't help stopping to admire
the policeman who was waving his
arms" replied Mr.. Chuggins. IF he
could be set to music. he would make
Ia wonderful classic dancer"
| standing Up for Them.
"someboAy ought to stand up for
tho railroads." said the chairman of
tho meeting.
II d." protested Mr.. Crossiots. II
haven't had scat In the last six
i months"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-10-01

The Difference.
II understand that young Smyth Is
Ned's alter ego" Hes nothing Of
the kind. He's his best pal"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-10-01
'-rhen II is the other r

'srhen II Is the other7~
.Sure; he's the real thing. Not much
TO look at. maybe, but he fairly oossG
the long green. He's lawyer"
"Oh, indeed" and Miss Donovan's
eyes darkened. She was interested,
now feeling herself ON the verge Of
discovery. Prom New York;
"Sure; maybe you've heard Of HIM
he knew you as soon as Beaton mem
toned your name; he's Patrick En-
right Of Bnright and Dougherty."
Miss Donovan's fngers gripped hard
on the footboard of the bed. her teeth
clinched to keep back sudden excla-
nation Of surprise. This was more
than she had bargained for. yet the
other woman, coolly watching. In spite
of her apparent filppancy, observed no
change in the girls manner. Appar-
entity the disclosure meant little.
"Enright. you sayf No, think not.
He claimed to know me? That IL
strange. Who did he think WASP"
Miss La Rue bit her lip. She had
found her match evidently. but would
strike harder.
"A reporter on the Star. Naturally
we couldn't help wondering what you
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-10-01
cAvENoIsH NOT DEAD.

Synopsis. - Frederick Cavendlsh.
New York man of wealth. receives
a letter from an old friend. Jim
westcott, urging him to come at
once 10 Colorado. Deciding TO go.
he employs lawyer. Patrick En-
right, to draw up a will leaving
most OF his estate to charity, with
a mere pittance TO John Cavendish,
his cousin and only relative. dis
solute youth. That night Frederick
Cavendish is murdered In his apart
ments No viii being found. John
Cavendish inherIts the estate. Two
months later Enright informs John
CavendIsh OF the existence OF the
will and offers, for 100000. TO say
nothing Of 1t. John agrees. Stella
Donovan. newspaper writer. learns
from Frederick Cavendish's valet
that he Is not satisfied the body
found was that OF his employer.
She is directed by Farriss. city edi-
tor of the Star. to follow up the
case. Stella learns of the will En-
right had drawn up, also OF John
Cavendish's infatuatiO for Celeste
lie Rue, chorus girl. CONVERSE
ton Stella oyerhears between Ce-
leste and John Cavendish convinces
her Frederick Cavendish Is alive,
the victim OF conspiracy engi-
neered by Enright to secure his
fortune, and that Celeste knows
where he is hidden. Ned Beaten.
notorious gunman. is also mem
toned. Celeste is about to leave
for Haskell, Colorado. and Stella -
ordered by Farriss TO proceed there.
at once. At Haskell Stella. repre-
senung herself as magazine
writer, makes the acquaintance OF
Jim Westcott. Frederick Cavern
dish's partner, Westcott. resents the
interest taken In Stella by Beaten.
whom he knows only as visiting
New Yorker. and worsts him In a
fistic encounter. Stella .confides In
Jim. who believes Cavendish is
alive. Celeste and Enright Join
Beaton at Haskell. While visiting
his mine an attempt is made to
shoot Westcott.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-10-01
CHAPTER wi.
Miss La Rue PAYS . Call.

Miss la Rue Pays q Call.
Some slight noise caused Westcott
to straighten up. and turn partially
around. He had barely time to fling
up one arm In the warding Off Of q
blow. The next instant was one Of
mad. desperate struggle. In which he
realized only that he dare not relax
his grip on the wrist Of his unknown
antagonist. 1t was a fierce. intense
grapple. every muscle strained to the
utmost, silent except for the stamping
of feet, deadly In purpose.
Twice Westcott drove his clenched
right into the Swallowed face, smash
ing 1t the last time so hard the mans
grip relaxed, and he went staggering
back. With leap forward, the bat
tie fury on him, Westcott closed be-
fore the other could regain position.
Again the clenched fist struck and the
fellow went down In the darkness,
whirling backward to the earth--and
lay there, moti0nless.
An instant, painting. breathless,
scarcely yet comprehending what had
occurred, the victor stared at the
huddled figure. his arm drawn back.
Then he became aware of excitement
OF feet on the floor. the sudden open
ing Of a door. A gteam Of light shot
out, revealing the figures Of men,
With one spring h@ was across the
shapeless form on the ground. and
had vanished into the darkness be-
yond.
Lacy was first to reach the uncon.
scious body. stumbling over 1t In the
black shadow. as he rushed forward
revolver In hand. He cursed, rising to
his knees, and staring about in the
silent darkness.
There's a man lying here-dead
likely. Bring light. No, the fellow
is alive. Dammit. it's Moore. Here
you-what happened?"
The fellow groaned, opened his eyes
and looked about dazedly.
'There-there was fellow at that
window there. IL saw him from be
low. and crept up behind but be
turned around Just as l struck"
"He was at that window. you sayT
"Yes; kneelin' down like he was
lookin' into the room. Oh, Lord!"
Lacy crunched over to the side of
the shack, and bent down to get q
better view. His fingers came In con-
tact with the knife which upheld the
sash. and he plucked 1t out, holding II
up into the beam of light passing
through the rent In the torn curtain.
He stared at the curiously carved
handle intently.
':That's Jim Westcott's jack-knife.
Now we are up against It,"
whats that?" The question came
from Enright, still at the corner of