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Evening star., 1921-03-19
Better Street Lighting.

In considering the matter Of better
illumination for the streets Of Wash.
ington the welfare Of the motorist
should be taken into account. AS the
streets Of the city are lighted now
they are spotty and dangerous. There
are places in which people may cross
from curb to curb practically unseen
by the drivers Of motors. II every
body crossed at the street intersec.
tions conditions would be better, for
there is usually fairly good illumina-
ton there. But the midblock stretches
are perilous after dark in most streets.
AS between vehicles, motorists are
we'll protected by the headlights. But
pedestrians no longer carry lanterns,
and they are apt to present themselves
suddenly in front Of machines without
any warning Of their approach or
presence.
While this question of street illu-
mination is up the Commissioners
might we'll look once more into the
matter Of the frosted globes that are
used on many OF the streets. These
give a soft. refulgent light that is
pleasant to the eye and artistic in ef.
feet. But the illumination is reduced
materially. This can be noted at any
point where by accident a bit Of the
glass is missing. Through such a
hole the light streams to the pave.
ment In strikingly greater power than
at other places. If enough lamps OF
this kind are used the illumination is
Evening star., 1921-03-19
An American Rebuke.

A little time ago a meeting was
held in Madison Square Garden. New
York city, to protest against what was
called the horror of the Rhine" 1t
proved to be a thinly-veiled bit of pro-
German propaganda. The presence of
the American troops on the Rhine in
observance of the terms of the armi-
stice of 1918 was denounced as an out
rage. Veterans of the great war who
were present protested, but were
howled down. The participation in
these proceedings of other war vet
Grams, members of the American Le-
gion, caused an intense feeling of in
dignation.
protest was held in answer to the
Rhine horror" plea. The Garden was
packed, and almost as many more
people assembled in overflow meetings
outside. 1t is estimated that $4,000
gathered. The speakers, Of whom
Gen. Pershing was one, were thun-
derously cheered. There was no sign
Of pro-Germanism or anti-American-
ism. 1t was 100 per cent patriotic
gathering.
If there is any thought now on the
part Of the partisans of Germany in
this country that the American people
have reacted against our participa-
tion in the war and have undergone
change of heart toward the enemy, it
Is utterly mistaken. There remains,
of course, a residuum of antagonism.
Probably in such a mixed community
as the United States there can never
be absolute unanimity on any ques.
ton, especially one involving relations
with foreign governments. But the
minority in any case where the honor
of the United States is involved will
be mighty small.
The persistent efforts of the pro-
Germanists to evoke antagonism in
this country defeat themselves. They
are making the same mistake of mis-
calculation and misinterpretation that
was made by the German government
in 1914 and by the hyphenates in this
country. And this mistake is the more
certain of rebuke now because of the
existence of an organizatio founded
upon the principle Of righteousness of
American participation in the war
The American Legion, which promoted
the meeting in New York yesterday,
can be relied upon to rebuke and
check the anti-Americanism that
masks itself under cloak of citizen
ship.
Evening star., 1921-03-19
The District Administration.

Commissioners Rudolph and Oyster
have decided upon a policy of regular
cabinet meetings" at the District
building. They are to hold these ses.
sions for the purpose of securing a
more effective cooperation between
the branches of the municipal service
through a. fuller understanding. This
is in line with good practice in busi-
ness as well as public administration.
1t makes for greater efficiency. In
the District building the organization
is complex. Owing to the fact that
the administration is three-headed, su-
pervision over the various depart
ments is divided. In a single e-headed
organization there is concentration.
OF course, the three Commissioners
frequently confer, and that constitutes
meeting of minds in coordination of
the work. But. most of the details of
administration are left to chiefs Of
departments and divisions, and it will
undoubtedly be advantageous to bring
them together periodically for ex-
change Of views, for general discus
sion and the smoothing out OF inter-
departmental wrinkles.
Evening star., 1921-03-19
Tariff Squalls.

Let us not be discouraged by the
acrimonious character of some of the
talk about the tariff. About this
time using the old almanac formula,
look out for squalls They always
come on the eve of tariff revision. But
they have never defeated a revision
when due, and when the responsible
party in Congress had it in hand in
good earnest.
We are hearing a great deal about
factions; about how this interest is
playing for advantage over that, and
threatening terrible things in case of
defeat.
The duty of Congress in this matter
is very plain, and we may expect Con-
gress to do it's duty.
A tariff for protection as well as
for revenue must be drawn with all
deserving American interests in view
Such legislation, to be successful,
must not follow either class or sec
tional lines The farmer, the manu-
facturer, the miner, the wage-earner
must all be remembered. The object
is to promote the general welfare. If
that is not accomplished, the revision
fails
The present is the biggest task of
the kind ever undertaken, and full of
difficulties. 1t is fortunate for the
country that in both houses of Con-
gress are men who have specialized
on the tariff, and as legislators par
ticipated in several revisions. They
know their way, and may be relied
upon to bring their best powers to
bear on the problem before them.
If months are necessary for the
shaping of such a measure as the sit
uation demands, the time is available.
And as time passes factionism and
acrimony will diminish, and maybe
disappear altogether.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

sufficient, but it would seem to be a
waste Of electric power to crowd in the
posts thick enough to bring the net
illumination up to requirement.
Whether gas or electricity Is used.
and whatever it may cost, the streets
of this city should be given the best
possible illumination as measure of
public safety. This whole question is
worthy of particular study, and. so
far as new law or more money is
concerned, Of urgent recommendation
to Congress at the next session.
Evening star., 1921-03-19
Jockeying With the Inevitable.


From the mass of physiological To-
liage which obscures the railway wage
controversy three facts stand out as
Mars at perihelion. One of these is
that wages are coming down. The
peak of artificial prices and values
created by the war is being leveled
off. The farmer already has taken
| his cut. Gradually, and in some cases
still almost imperceptibly, the manu-
| facturer and the merchant are taking
theirs. The railway worker must
stand his. 1t may come at the end OF
a bitter and destructive controversy,
| but it will come. It is not matter
which any labor board or officially
| constituted tribunal can settle offhand
or permanently. At the end the wage
| status of the railway worker will be
| fixed by the law Of economic values,
! which is as immutable as any decree
promulgated by the late Medes and
| Persians
1t is not only that the railway wage
| controversy Is obscured by phraseo-
| logical foliage; it is wreathed in mis-
| leading propaganda Somewhere In
every broadside aimed at the proposed
| reduction in the wages of railway
workers turks the charge that the
rails are in financial difficulties be-
cause of inefficient management. Who
knows the railways are inefficiently
managed and how did he find it out?
The railways of this country are con-
| trolled by groups Of men which may
be described here as "the financial in
terests." But they are, without ex-
| ception, managed and operated by men
! who know the trade of railroading as
only man who has given his life
and his abilities to given calling can
know it. Men who manage and oper-
| LOFT tho - S1wo II NJ
ranks. They are. from the post of
| general manager down through the
various grades of authority to the Job
! Of trainmaster. men who entered rail-
| way service In humble capacity and
! who were promoted because OF DEM
onstrated and proven capability. They
are the picked crew-the men ad-
vanced as vacancies occurred because
of executive capacity or operating
| ability. Their jobs hang on the thread
of their efficiency. What could be
| more preposterous than the assump-
tion that any man. or group of men,
without training or practical knowl-
edge of railroading. would be more
efficient than the men who now run
| the rails?
settle the railway wage controversy.
That will be done. after bitter and
acrimonious controversy, by old eco
nomic pressure. 1t merely hopes that,
| by presenting certain salient facts in
the case, it may prepare the public
mind for the inevitable outcome
Philadelphia Public Ledger Cndepend-
| ent.)
| Uncle Sam shouldn't let George do
| 1t at the court of st. James.-In-
! dianapolis Star.
Is there an embargo on Californfans
| in the Island of Yap?- Savannah
| News.
Building may como down a little,
| but it still costs tidy sum for porter
| house.-Minneapolis Journal.
Why should q man wear a mustache
now. when he can no longer use 1t to
| winnow suds?- Baltimore Evening
Sun.
Evening star., 1921-03-19
The Canal.

The Panama canal is very much in
the American calculation. Mr. Hard
ing last winter looked it over, and
returned feeling well rewarded for his
trip. There is expectation that Con-
gress. either at the special or the
regular session, will hear from him
on the subject.
A large number Of congressman will
have visited the isthmus and inspect
ed the canal before the special session
bagins. Their feelings are like Mr..
Harding's-keen for the welfare of a
great American enterprise. They will
be the better prepared by first-hand
Information to consider questions re-
leting to the waterway when they are
presented on Capitol Hill.
The administration, it is understood
b behind the canal, so to say. 1t wants
the canal to function at its top value.
Business all over the world is reviving.
The great sea lanes viii soon be full
Of ships, and many Of them will use
the short cut between the Atlantic and
the Pacific. and should find it in the
best Of condition at all times.
It Is doing well now. It should
continue to do as well as the times
demand. AS the author and owner
of the canal. America takes great pride
In the work and In seeing it meet the
fullest expectations Of all who use it.
Congress. therefore. may be relied
upon to respond favorably to any rec
ornmendation the President may make
looking to keeping the waterway
abreast Of all requirements.
Evening star., 1921-03-19
Uniform Fares.

An the factors that prevailed before
to cause the Public Utilities Commits
sion previously to keep the rates OF
street railway fare uniform in Wash
tngton obtain now in the case OF the
readjustment under consideration. 1t
Is obvious that a differential of rate
between the two systems would result
In the divergence of much traffic from
one to the other. Patronage would
seek the lower fares. This would add
greatly to the congestion on the Capt.
tai Traction Company lines and would
lessen the business and consequently
the revenue of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric. 1t would defeat
the purpose of all the late revisions
Of rates upward to enable the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company
to earn its operating costs and a rea-
sonable profit. 1t has been estimated
that in such circuI stances that line
would require ten-cent fare to meet
expenses. At such fare, Of course,
1t would be under the heaviest pos
sible handicap. as against even sew
enand-a-half-cent fare, the present
token rate, and an even heavier hand
leap under a six-and-a-quarter-ce
rate, which is now suggested for both
companies.
Plainly both lines must be kept on
the same fare basis. If that rate is
higher than the profits
requirements Of the more fortunate Of
the two systems the result. of course,
is that that system will make larger
net earning than the other. 1t will
be carrying the traffic for too high a
rate. The Commissioners now are
faced with the question of whether
this evil is greater than that Of pre-
venting the other system from earning
any profits.
All Of these elements work to the
point Of merger. Probably at the extra
session Of Congress this subject will
be presented and pressed. Meanwhile
the utilities commission must handle
the fare question on the basis Of exist!
ing conditions. not prospective. The
hope Is that 1t can find justification
for a reduction of the fare. If the
present conditions warrant lowering
from the rate Of four tickets for 80
cents. the ruling should be to that
effect, and the rates will be uniform
on both lines. Nothing would be gain.
cd and much would be lost by a diff.
ferential.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

England has always cultivated and
admired the craftsmanship which for
titled cogency OF argument with ia
cility Of rhetorical expression. Col.
George Harvey has not only proved
himself master Of lucid literary en-
phasis, but has enjoyed the assurance
conveyed by an enormous vote at the
polls that he knows psychological
moment when he sees it. Whatever
questions may be raised as to his
previous partisanships, there can be
no aspersions on Col. Harvey's parts
Of speech.
Evening star., 1921-03-19
A New Patronage Wrinkle.
This Is a news note:

attorney General Daugherty Is go
Ing to look over personally all pos
sible appointees as federal judges or
district attorneys before selections
are made. In making known his in
tention MI. Daugherty said yesterday
that he intended to call to washing.
ton each man who came up for serious
consideration In the districts and see
them himself before making any ap-
potnkments."
Applicants for the places named
ought not to decline personal inspec.
ton. They should be willing to pre-.
ssnt themselves. and put their phizes
into the scale In support of their ap
pfioation.
But. Of course. pulchritude will not
turn the scale. A man may be home
", and yet have IN him the making
a dns Judge. It was said Of Chief
Justice Shaw Of the Massachusetts
Evening star., 1921-03-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Miss April.

Miss April.
Sunbeams dancing on their way,
Oh, Miss April, don't delay;
Got some steps entirely new
That they'll use to welcome you!
Robin near the garden gate
Says, "Miss April, don't be Later
Breezes singing to the moon
Practice on a welcoming tune.
When your cloak Of rainbow mist
Floats meath skies of amethyst
You will Danish all regret
Oh, Miss April, don't forget!
Evening star., 1921-03-19

Judge Landis experiences indigna-
tion at being able to impose only a
fine Of $500 on a man who assaulted
postmaster and robbed the office. Diff
ficulties in reconciling mathematics
and the law have frequently been
conspicuous in Judge Landis' judicial
career.
Evening star., 1921-03-19
Youth and the Motor.

"Are you seeing to it that your
sons education includes courses of
instruction that will help him in the
busy affairs Of life?'
Eyes, SIR" replied Farmer Corntos-
sell II told Josh that no matter how
fascinatin' his Greek and Latin might
be, he must not let 'em interfere with
his studyin' the traffic regulations"
Evening star., 1921-03-19
Stomach Upset.?
Get at the Real Cause Take
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

Get at the Real Cause Take
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
That's what thousands of stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead of
taking tonics, or trying to patch up
a poor digestion, they are attacking
the REAL cause of the aiIment-
Clogged liver and disordered bowels.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse
the liver in a soothing, healing way.
When the liver and bowels are per-
forming their natural functions
away goes indigestion and stomach
troubles.
Have you a bad taste, coated
tongue, poor appetite, a lazy don't
care feeling, no ambition or energy,
trouble with undigested foods?
Take Olive Tablets. the substitute
for calomel.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
purely vegetable compound mixed
with olive oil. You will know them
BY their olive color. They do the
work without gripping. cramps or
pain.
Take one or two at bedtime for
quick relief. Eat what you like.
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Evening star., 1921-03-19

So many automobiles are now own.
ed in this country that Henry Ford
naturally feels that he can turn his
constructive thought into channels
other than those in which he has been
so practically successful.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

Reproof Of Americans for love Of
luxury brings up the question, What
to q luxury" In the early days Of
ratlroading. travel facilities now of.
.fered by the humble smoking car
would have been regarded as decid-
edly luxurious.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

Various senators regard the league
Of nations as valuable up to this
point chiefly for the suggestions it
Offers as to points which ought to be
avoided In general agreement.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

The prosecuting officers in the case
Of Clara Hamon are inclined to regard
the proceedings as Offering material
for q motion picture entitled .Vamp.
ing Q Jury"
Evening star., 1921-03-19
The IndOmitabIe Ego.

"You think all wealth should be di.
vided up?"
II do," replied the hazy socialist.
'"In what way would you proceed?"
"Oh. most any way that'n give me
first pick"
Evening star., 1921-03-19

Germany's agreement to terms Of
indemnity will be the best argument
for the economic support upon which
she relies for reconstruction.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

There is an agreement among edu-
Gators that civilization needs more
money for instruction and less for
propaganda.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

No physicians prescription can re-
store the book beer announcement to
it's old place among the signs of spring
Evening star., 1921-03-19

Prohibition agents find difficulty in
keeping up with the "stop" and go"
signs Of liquor traffic regulations.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

Easter places renewed responsible
ties on the bareback" experts Of the
weather bureau.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

The title doctor" is apparently as
usual in Germany as that Of colonel"
in this country.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

''See America First" is becoming a
slogan the world over.
Evening star., 1921-03-19
Lost Motion.

The man who kicks and brings distress
BY unexpected baking,
In life's affairs will not progress
Like one who keeps on walking.
Evening star., 1921-03-19
The Exacfing Public,

do you agree with the late p. +.
Barnum that the public likes to be
humbugged?"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum.
1.-THE public likes little incidental
nonsense, but it isn't safe to attempt
it unless you are. like Bar mum. smart
enough to give a regular moneys
worth show along with it."
Jud Tunkins says that when he
meets a friend in the big town he's
afraid to say "How's your wife?" for
fear the friend1l say. why, haven't
YOU heard?"
Evening star., 1921-03-19

Building may como down a little,
but it still costs tidy sum for porter
house.-Minneapolis Journal.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

Is there an embargo on Californfans
in the Island Of Yap?-S Savannah
News.
Evening star., 1921-03-19

Why should a man wear mustache
now, when he can no longer use 1t to
winnow suds?- Baltimore Evening
Evening star., 1921-03-19

Uncle Sam shouldn't let George do
it at the court of st. James.-In-
dianapolis Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24
BAD BREATH
nr. Edwards Olive Tablets c.:
at the Cause and Removed

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the
substitute for calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are q
vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil. They act gently but firmly on the
bowels and liver, stimulating them to
natural action, clearing the blood, and
purifying the entire system. They do
that which calomel does, without allyo
the bad after effects. Take one or tHo
every night for week and note the
Missing effect. &c and 30c 2 hcy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24

that the Turkish army. IN
Cilicia, WhicAl b I evacuation
Of. that province O. j bynsthe
has released, has as
sumed. a threatening att.
tude to which his govern
ment cannot with. ordinary
prudence be insensible;; but
he: ALSO makes the signifi-.
cart remark that the moelll !,
zatii 81 Of the reserves. iniail
probability "portendsz a
Greek offensive, as obvious
1--WE cannot await TIE com
p1etion Of the Turkish con-
cent? at;on," and he EXPIRES
ses full confidence chat our
army will more than suffice
to- deal with the kemailst
forces}3tsi 4Isasst
But KeahahhaS actlcaliy
BEEF. recognized: 9Yyt!tE esssAl-
lies. They have. treated WIN III.
his delegates and have: made
i compact with them W Viii
Greece is disregarding. Of11e
wonders what it all means
and how GREECE wital IS
Simply: Treasury is Intending
to defray the cost of the in
dependent adventure upon
which it is apparently en-
barking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Washington and Old Domin-
ion Railway will, on Thursday, April
T, 1921, al 10 O'Clock A. NJ, apply
to the State Corporation Commits
sion in its courtroom in Richmond,
to make the following increases in
passenger fares:
From Rosslyn, Va, to Ell +Nido,
Va, and points intermediate thereto
To stations Balls Hill to Great Falls,
Va, inclusive, and return on days
other than Sunday and legal holt
days, from ~ cents to IS cents, in
crease / cents per round trip mot to.
exceed regular local fares between
intermediate points westboapd.) i.
To cancel all fares on quarterly
communication 156 trip tickets be-
tween Alexandria and st. Elmo,
Va, on one hand, and stations On
Bluemont Division on the other hand
To increase the monthly commu-
tation 46 "trip tickets between Nc
Lean, Va, and stations Franklin
Park to Peacock, Va, to 2-3 cents
per trip, where now less.
To increase one way ticket fares
between all stations in Virginia 10
$ cents, where now less.
The increases sought were APP
proved by. the Interstate Commerce
Commission and are now in effect
on interstate traffic. 1t is now pro
posed to advance the intrastatc fares
20 the level Of the interstate fares.
Washington and Old Dominion Rwy
.0-76 c. in