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Evening star., 1920-01-18
The Rent Commission.

With the confirmation by the Senate
of the Presidents nominees the Dis
trict rent commission is in position to
begin work at once. It faces diff
cult task. Tt must sit as court to de-
eide disputes between landlords and
tenants, to supervise leases, to deter
mine the equities of rates, to adjust
troubles over repairs and service. 1t
has an extensive jurisdiction and save
for appeals to the Court Of Appeals its
decisions are binding. The personnel
of the commission is such as to COM
mand the confidence of and to give as
surance of scrupulously fair dealing to
both sides. Unfortunately, however,
the rents question has become so COM
plex and difficult during the past two
or three years of housing congestion
in Washington that much bitterness
has developed. Property owners have
felt imposed upon by hasty legislation,
while tenants have felt injured by oc-
casional increases permitted by vaca-
tions of premises. Generally speak
ing, during the past two years the
tenants have had more protection than
the landlords Thus the rents COM
mission becomes a tribunal for both
sides in circumstances to warrant the
belief that justice will be done, that
profteering will be prevented and that
tenancy will be made equitable. In
the discharge of this task the rent
commissioners will have the sympathy
of the community.
Evening star., 1920-01-18
POLITICS AT HOME
Pershing and Wood.

Talk about Gems. Pershing and
Wood in connection with the presi-
dency increases, and awakens much
interest. Both men have many warm
admirers, in politics and out. The
Wood boom is attracting attention
everywhere. The Pershing boom has
but recently been launched. But as
it is in the hands Of western men
described as hustlers-rapid and SUBJ
stantial growth is predicted.
Gen. Pershing is West Pointer,
and very fine representative of that
famous institution. He is thor
oughly trained soldier, as he has re-
Gently conspicuously shown. BUT he
possesses as well all-around qualifica-
tions for public affairs, as at several
times and in several places he has
also shown. He has the administra-
tive faculty, and, although unprac-
ticed in public speaking, speaks we'll.
Gen. Wood comes from civil life.
He had his training in a medical
school, and succeeded as a practicing
physician. He turned then to the
Army, and instantly showed aptitude
for the military life. He had seen
some frontier Indian campaigning
before the war with Spain broke out.
But that war developed his capacity
as a soldier, and he has been a sol
dier ever since. His work as an ad-
ministrative officer in both Cuba and
the Philippines brought him high
praise. while his activity here at
home in behalf of preparedness
stamped him as man Of keen fore
sight and statesman. He is an
effective public speaker.
Both these men were admirers of
Theodore Roosevelt, and Gen. Wood
stood very close to him. He received
many evidences Of Mr.. Roosevelt's
regard, besides the remuneration Of
the chief command Of the Rough
Riders in his favor.
Gen. Pershing won his spurs in
the Philippines, and received them
from Mr.. Roosevelt, then President.
And as long as he lived Mr.. Roose-
welt followed with a lively sense of
pleasure the rising fortunes of the
young officer he had signally pro-
NOTED.
A bit Of speculation is circulating
as to which Of these two men Mr..
Roosevelt would if living eupport for
the Chicago nomination. Is not the
inquiry superfuousf Is there not
more of real interest in the sugges-
ton that if Mr.. Roosevelt were iv-
ing he would not have a chance to
choose' That both of them would be
supporting him for that prizei
Nothing is likelier, and nothing
likelier also than that the prize
would be awarded him by acclama
ton. The tide had set in toward
Oyster Bay months before Mr.. Roose-
velt's demise, and it could not have
been checked, or diverted in another
direction. Bullmoosery being dead,
its author was a republican again, in
the best of standing.
Evening star., 1920-01-18
Gen. Wood on Teachers Pay.

Gen. Leonard Wood in an address
at Passaic, N. j., the other night went
to the heart of the evil of inadequate
provision for the education of the
American people when he declared
that this country has rather gone to
sleep on the question of schools and
colleges. He noted the fact that the
average college professor is paid some
what less than the average skilled
laborer, while the country school
teacher is on the same par with q
first-class chauffeur. In consequence
the best of the teachers are leaving
the schools, and, said Gen. Wood, they
must be brought back at whatever
cost.
This applies distinctly and directly
to the local situation. The teachers
of the District are so inadequately
paid that the marvel is today that
they have held to their duties so faith
fully during the period when all COM
pensations. but theirs and other regu-
lar workers for the government were
advanced bounteously. During the
war many school teachers in this city
after years of training and with the
best Of records for efficiency were
getting less than charwomen. It is a
sad commentary upon our perception
of values that the mere scrubbing of
floors was rated higher than the train
ing Of children.
Evening star., 1920-01-18
LINCOLN'S STATUE.
ny JOHN CLAGETr PROCTOR.

Thew took it down and stored it in q heap
The thoughts of which should make us moreais "eei
And cover up our face with guilty shame.
To think at last, have dsgraced MS nanae:
This shaft, which meant SO much in sixty-eignt
That thousands helped it then to dedicate.
should be- a few years hence. without guest,
Removed to obscure place to resi-,
Because it's said, it did not ft the place
It stood some said, too high upon its base
And furthermore, the courthouse oeihs "S"'
The incongruity would never DO, =,
They did not bark back to the civil! str11e
When he surrendered up MS lie
To put upon this earth a nation new
A nation for the people-and for you,
He was not Of place in those dark days
Indeed, all people since have sung his praise
And so ask what mind conceived the thought,
To take from this monument we oougnt'
Where you, of Illinois, then
And where your talented congressman!
Your Cullom would never have seen this done
To your greatest man-to your fairest BOIL
But since it has been stored away at last
Regardless of all sentiment and past
Nav 1 suggest Fort Stevens as a site.
Where Lincoln stood and saw the armies nght
And boys win out with sword ana gun
And from torch and loot our Wasn1ngton
what other place, pray tell me. has such clatmf
what other place has such immortal fame1
what other city helped this statue buy!
What other place our rights would thus deuSx
Evening star., 1920-01-18
Thriller" Movies.

A bill is pending in the Senate to
bar from all forms of interstate trans
portation motion picture films that
depict scenes of horror and crime, of
the sort known as "thrillers,", SO fire.
quently to be seen in places much
frequented by children. This meas
ure deserves thoughtful attention. II
aims at an undeniable evil. The mo
ton picture industry has thrived to
a point of great prosperity, througi,
its appeal to the public along whole
some lines Of entertainment and in
struction. It does not need the "blood
and thunder" features that have In
Evening star., 1920-01-18
Mr.. Bryan and a Second Term.

"Mr. Bryan is in favor Of one term
in the presidency, but Of any num-
Der of nominations in striving for
the one. Isn't that its"
"something very like that. He has
had three nominations, and is now
seeking the fourth"
"Do you think he'll get it,"
"He may. These are very unusual
times, and he is an unusual man."
off nominated, will he be elected?"
"He may. Persistency is a strong
quality, and sometimes wins. You
remember how the pretty girl ex-
planned her marriages"
"Tell me-"
"She had a persistent suitor, and
after several declinations, known to
her friends, she accepted him. Asked
about the matter after the honey
moon, she said she finally decided to
take him for a husband to get rid of
him as a suitor. The country might
decide to take Mr.. Bryan for Pres
ident to get rid Of him as candi-
date"
"Do you think one term in the
presidency would satisfy hint"
IT think he'd be renominated, and
would accept9"
"You don't think him sincere, then,
on that point9"
'T don't doubt his sincerity on any
point. But once invested with the
Office of President he would become
subject to the influences that sur
round it and to the importantly of
his friends and supporters. His &C.
ton in the premises would be dictat-
ed by what we call fate"
Explain fate"
"Listen. Mr.. Bryan is committed
to a number of policies-some of a
radical nature. As President he
would try to inaugurate every one of
them, and four years would be in.
adequate for the job. So, about the
latter part of 1923, his supporters
would point to the situation and in
sist that he remain in the White
House long enough to set everything
going and see everything well under
| way"
"And yet there would be his COM
| mitment about the one term. How
would he get around thatf After
breaking his promise, how would he
salve his consciencep
@My dear boy, practical politician
| rarely if ever carries his conscience
to the point of eccentricity. There
are more kinds of salves for that
trouble than remedies for the chills.'
| 'How about electionp
"That Of course will depend. Il
he makes a success in Office, renom'
ination will be certain, and his
chances for reelection good"
care you willing to bet on thati'
eyes, and give odds Of two to one
Take it from me, Old Top, those who
don't want to stay with Mr.. Bryan al
least eight years had better not star
with him"
Evening star., 1920-01-18
SHOOTING STARS
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Parlor Socialist.

"'" The Parlor Socialist.
am a parlor socialist. Ny intellect
I'd often twist and pose as an
economist
While visiting some home.
In lecturing I took delight. often
stayed out late at night. Some
times I'd stand up and recite;
Sometimes I'd read a pome.
I glared and wrinkled up my face.
I made my gestures with much
grace and tried to vocalize in
bass,
By squeezing back my throat.
I spoke Of human brotherhood and
made it clearly understood that
lowly folk were just as good
As men of wealth and note.
One day as pinkish thoughts 1
framed, a. visitor my notice
claimed. His whiskers wandered
all untamed;
His nose was very red.
He said, "Old pal, you're one of us.
So get a bomb or blunderbuss
and come along; don't make a
fuss,
For you shall be our head.
Imagine my polite dismay. ran
upstairs and hid away. I heard
him slam the door and stray;
His words I'll ne'er forget.
A parlor socialist should be from
rude associations free and call
ers he should never see
Who are not in his set.
"a man who is too good
said Mrs. Jud Tunkins, ais liable to
spoil the dispositions of whole lot
of people who have to do his share
of the worryin'"
A Distrust.
"Your husband says we ought to
be in the league of nations"
"Probably we ought" rejoined
! young Mrs. Torkins. @But what he
says about it doesn't count. Charley
always was what they call joiner"
Alienation.
You grin and then you kick; and 50
| In alienation runs the law.
It's snow and thaw and then more
snow
| And then you get another thaw.
| Wary.
"What you need is a press agent" )"
"No, sir" replied Senator Sorghum
'I had one once. Folks found out
about it; said they were beginning to
like his ideas better than mine and
maybe it might be good thing to
gite him the job"
By-Gones.
"Were you in favor Of votes fol
women?"
"What difference does it makeP p
rejoined Mr.. Meekton. IT wasn't in
favor of having my back tooth filed
but it's all over now and I feel better
for it" ....,.-,
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Haiti is having trouble with ban
dts. Haiti, it may be remarked, has
not had the attention it deserves as
an example of the logical outcome of
q go-as-you- please government more
or less on the lines of sovietism.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

A nominee of two great parties
can scarcely fail to recall the thrill
when as a boy he saw the Roman
charioteer at the circus ride two
horses at once.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Everybody understands the value
of thrift, but individuals in most
cases are too willing to let some one
else enjoy its advantages.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Sale of liquor for medicinal pur-
poses may lead the farmer with few
rattlesnakes on the place TO charge
extra for board.
Evening star., 1920-01-18
Two Groups for
Registration.

II II Z n g n
group to utilize the Havana bureau
and the southern group to utilize the
Rio bureau, some doubt has been ex
pressed as to the present effect in
countries belonging to the southern
group of q registration Effected at
Havana. In the opinion Of Mr.. Car
ter, and this is confirmed by a recent
written opinion of the juristic ex.
pert of the United States section OF
the international high commission,
there is no doubt whatsoever but that
REGISTRATIONS effected at Havana are
lust as valid in countries or the
southern group that have ratlned the
convention as they were In countries
Of the northern group tnat nave ra9
fed the convention.
The question as to whether the con-
vention is in full force and erect IN
the United States Is a dinerent one
and q little more involved. II results
from the fact that while the senate
has ratified and the PRESIDENT pro-
nevertheless Congress has not yet
enacted the specific legislation au-
thorizine or directing the commls-
sioner Of patents to act IN accoroance
with the provisions OF the conVen,
tion. A bill to this enec. @ was ia passe9 ef
Congress- and favorably reported In
the House, but was crowded out our
ing the closing hours. A similar phi
has been favorably reported In the
Ahout seyenty-fve United states
trademarks have already been regis
tered under this convention at Havana.
M, Caarter is advised. and number OF
others are on their way 1or reslstrauon:
II Manufacturers and exporters were
aware of the existence of this conven-
ton and it's extraordinary dement's no
donbt thousands of them would take
advantage of it. Moreover, there Is
no donbt but that If they did Con-
rress could easily be prevailed upon
r. resolve all doubt in their favor and
snecificaliy validate all such registra-
tiona made prior to the passage OF
the pending legislation referred to
above. s Hr. "a
ter that. the day is not far distant
when there will also be pan-Pacifc
trade mark and other conventions that
will do for trade in the far east what
the nan-American agreements are do
ine for our trade in Latin America.
Congress, however. must be liberal in
it's appropriations for promoting for
eirn trade, WILL P. KENNEDY.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

A number of government owner
ship experts are evidently of the
opinion that the government can do
better if given another chance.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

When it comes to buying stock in
newspapers, Mr.. Frank Munsey is one
of our most prominent old SUBJ
scribers.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

The assurance that there are medals
enough to go round does not always
satisfy an old Navy man.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

January 1 was New Year day, but
January 16 was the real resolution
day.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Clemenceau now reminds the world
of what can happen to a favorite son.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Old John Barleycorn has at last
become a full-fedged member of the
"Never Again Club"
Evening star., 1920-01-18
Pan-American
Convention.

1910. It was not proclaimed by Presi-
dent Wilson as being in any force in
this country until 1916, however. and
even now there is some doubt as to
whether it is in full force and effect
SO far as the United States is con-
cerned.
This convention, like the agreement
of Madrid. provides for central bu
reau or, in this case. two central bu
reaus. in one of which a mark may
be registered by citizen of a con-
tracing country who has already reg
iStered his mark in his own country.
this central registration to be effec-
tive in all of the contracting coun-
tries. The central bureau in Ha-
vana is already in operation, and it
is now proposed that this shall be the
only bureau, there being no evident
necessity for or advantages to be
gained by the establishment Of anoth-
er bureau at Rio de Janeiro, as pro-
vided for In tie conventions.
This proposal, which was first made
by Mr.. Carter to DR.. Mario DiaZ Iri-
zar, the head of the bureau in Ha-
vana. when the latter was in this
country last year, will no doubt be
submitted to the pan-American finan-
cial conference, which is about to
meet in Washington, and, in fact, it
is believed that the Brazilian gov
ernment will be the one to officially
propose that no bureau be estab-
ed in Rio.
Evening star., 1920-01-18
By-Gones.

'Were you in favor of votes for
womenW
"What difference does it make p
rejoined Mr.. Meekton. "I wasn't in
favor of having my back tooth filed,
but it's all over now and I feel better
for it, .s
Evening star., 1920-01-18

This attempt to pirate valuable
American trade marks In wholesale
fashion is never
a p.naHo;o1 theless one Of the
best things that
U1SaoVahtaSe. has happened to
United States export trade in a long
time. Mr.. Carter says. He points out
that it has focused the attention of
American manufacturers and export
ers on the need for early and adequate
protection Of trade marks abroad.
For instance. at the hearing before
Evening star., 1920-01-18
FIGHTING TRADEMARK PIRACY

the committee on foreign affairs on
the diplomatic and consular appro-
priation bill, when the item for carry
ing on the work Of the United States
section of the International High Com
mission was reached, the members Of
Congress displayed more interest in
and asked more questions about steps
being taken to protect American
trade marks from piracy in Latin
American countries than about any
other work of the commission. This
arises from the fact that the Interna-
tional High Commission. which is
pan-American body, and not simply
a part of the United States govern
ment, was established to further the
commercial, economic and financial
relations among the pan-American re-
publics. and particularly to secure
ratification and operation of the nu-
merous American conventions in
each Of the member countries. 1t is
the particular duty of the United
States section to bring these conven-
tions into operation in the United
States.
Evening star., 1920-01-18

The original convention having
provided for the division of the repub-
Evening star., 1920-01-18

The pan-American trade mark con-
vention, which is probably the most
Evening star., 1920-01-18

"What you need is q press agent" !"
"No, sir" replied Senator Sorghum.
T had one once. Folks found out
about it; said they were beginning to
like his ideas better than mine and
maybe it might be a good thing to
give him the job"
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Later the highest court in each Of
several European countries decided
Evening star., 1920-01-18

"a man who is too good -natured,"
said Mrs. Jud Tunkins, ais liable to
spoil the dispositions Of whole lot
of people who have to do his share
of the worryin'."
Evening star., 1920-01-18

A DiStrust.
"Your husband says we ought to
be in the league of nations"
"Probably we ought" rejoined
young Mrs. Torkins. @But what he
says about it doesn't count. Charley
always was what they call a joiner"
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Just Is today. Washington was suf-
fering from inadequate school equip
Evening star., 1920-01-18
FIFTY YEARS Ago IN
THE STAR.

Just half a century ago the Intel
ligencer, final representative OF
Evening star., 1920-01-18

Pirates on the high seas of COM
merce have been preying upon that
Evening star., 1920-01-18

AlIeIn0tlOn.
You grin and then you kick; and 50
In alienation runs the law.
It's snow and thaw and then more
snow
And then you get another thaw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
MUST EXPLAIN BOOSTS

Washington, Feb: 1S.-Large coal
consumers were called before a Sen
ate Interstate Commerce subcomrn1t-
tee yesterday to testify regarding al
legged increases in prices contrary to
the undertaking made when the coal
strike was settled by a compromise
granting the miners a IA per cent
increase.
Operators weer told when the set
Element was. made that they were
not to increase the price OF coal.
Since that time complaints have
been made that fair price commit
tees in some places have permitted
increases.
The subcommittee is headed by
Senator Frelinghuysen, New Jersey,
and made 3 general investigation of
the coaf> situation last fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
FOR ITCHING TORTURE
Use Antiseptic Liquid Zemo

There is one remedy that seldom
fails to stop itching torture and relieve
skin irritation and that makes the skin
soft, clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
Zemo, which generally overcomes skin
diseases. Eczema, itch, pimples, rashes
blackheads, in most cases give way
to Zemo. Frequently, minor blemishes
disappear overnight. Itching usually
stops instantly. Zemo is a safe, anti.
septic liquid, clean, easy to use and
dependable 1t costs only 35c; an extra
large bottle, Sl.00. 1t will not stain, IS
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skin.
The E. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland, y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-02-18
MUSTEROLE-
Relief NO BLISTER!
It Soothes and Relieves Like
a Mustard Plaster Without
the Burn or Sting

Musterole is a clean, white oin;'
ment. made with the oil Of mustard;
Il does all the work Of the old-iasillonea
mustard plaster = does 1t PETER aaa
does not blister. You do not nave 70
bother with q cloth. You SIMPLY Ioo
t on-and usually the pain is gone!
Many doctors and nurses use Music
ole and recommend it 70 their patents
They will gladly tell you what re-
lief Il gives from sore throat, bron'
chitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma. neu'
ralgia, congestion, pleurisy, rneuma.
tism, lumbago, pains and aches OF n
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted fee. colds OF
tie chest lit often prevents pneumonia
3Oc and Coo jars; hospital size SOU
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-17
Can Memphis City Government
Be Conducted Free From Politics?

Can any city government be conducted with
out reference to politics and absolutely free from
political influence?
Can the government of Memphis be carried on
upon that principle?
RowIett Paine, Mayor of Memphis, says it
can.
Since he seated himself in the mayors chair
at the city hall the first day of January he has
been giving proof that he means to do it. and he is
backed up in that determination by the four other
city commissioners, John B. Edgar, Horace john
son, Thomas H. Allen and Charles R. Shannon.
In reply to skeptics who have expressed doubt
if such a utOpian theory could be put into practice,
Mayor Paine merely says that it will be done
and his friends know that he has a habit of doing
just about what he says he will.
Memphis spends between $4,000, 900 and $4,-
600, 900 a year in maintenance of the streets, the
health department, the police and fire departments,
the public schools, the water department, the
parks and the other minor activities of the city
government.
Why should any of these departments be run
as parts of a political machine?
Mayor Paine inquiries, when politics is men,
toned at the city hall-which is not often-which
plan promises greater efficiency in city affairs, a
political machine or a business organization?
Why, indeed, should any American city be
controlled by politics, unless the citizens prefer a
political rather than a business government?
Good government" was one of the slogans of
the campaign in which Mayor Paine and his asso-
ciates were elected.