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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

brought forward by one nation or an.
other, but never with any resultant
action. Navies everywhere have been
strengthened. They are being
strengthened now, despite all current
disarmament talk. Millennialism has
not taken hold Of practical men any.
where charged with the duty Of pro.
viding for government.
Assurance number three. and very
strong. Mr.. Harding favors an ade
quate Navy, and has so declared. He
has investigated the materials
taken it up with members of Congress
has obtained their views and given
his own. For four years at least, and
maybe for eight, he will have good
deal to say about national policies.
No man has ever entered the White
House with so overwhelming an ap.
prevail as that which will accompany
Mr.. Harding when he crosses the
threshold March 4.
An adequate Navy is a certainty
To assume otherwise is to question
the November mandate and the men
chosen to give it official expression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
Rainmaking by Contract.

1t has been long time since a
"rainmaker" proposed to increase the
precipitation from the skies by arti-
fetal means. A couple of decades ago
such a scheme was advocated and ex.
periments were tried under govern.
ment auspices, but with so little re-
suit that it was concluded that the
rainmaking theory was fine on PAPER,
but not to be relied upon for the
making Of crops.
Now comes a dispatch from Medi.
cine Hat, Alberta. telling Of rain.
maker" named Hatfield, who has just
signed a contract with the United
Agricultural Association by which he
agrees to increase the rainfall be.
tween May 1 and August 1, and that
for every inch Of water he causes to
be precipitated in addition to the nor
NAL amount he will receive $4,000
He will be given credit, it is explained,
for only one-half of the total precipi.
tation on the theory that Providence
deserves credit for the other half.
II the region of Medicine Hat is
in for wet season Hatfield is in for
a good profit. But if his plans do not
work, if his machinery goes awry, or
II Providence refuses to be helped he
will lose out on the contract.
No explanation is given Of the
methods to be employed. Usually in
these schemes the rain is to be brought
out by explosions. by bombing the
clouds. Since the earlier experiments
on this line much has been done in
the way Of aerial Commandment. May.
be Hatfield has a line on some Of the
effects caused in Europe by artillery
fire. But rainmaking at $4,000 an
extra inch would not be profitable ut
the rate Of explosives used in the re.
cent troubles in France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
District Bill Adjustment.

In the ordinary course Of adjust
tnent of appropriation bill differences
between the House and Senate the
practice is for each house to stand
firm on its own proposals. granting to
the other the minimum of concessions.
The result Of this method of settle.
nent is to reduce the amount pro-
vided. The District bill now in cons
ference, however, offers an oppor-
tunity for a different procedure, lead
ing to much better results for the
benefit Of the capital community.
Both House and Senate have voted
for additions to the public school
equipment. for example. The Senate,
by writing into the bill a provision
for the use of the accumulated Dis
trict tax surpluses now lying idle in
the Treasury, has afforded a chance
for more liberal appropriations of this
character. There is no good reason
why both sides cannot have their way.
Thus. the Senate reduces the
amounts to be spent on the Eastern
High School, the Burrville addition,
the West addition and the Takoma
sddiuon. 1t could logically and prop
erly withdraw these amendments,
leeying the amounts stand as written
blythe. House, while the House agrees
70 the provision for acquiring sites
tor afteen new buildings.
Take again the provisions for the
Public Library. There are only two
items of disagreement. and both might
readily be yielded The House should
Acospt the Senate amendment increas-
ing from $4,000 to $4,000 the pro-
vision for extra services on Sundays
and holidays, when the library is
much used by the people. The Senate
shotild grant to the House the full
nttanber Of attendants at 5000 each.
which It has proposed to reduce from
three to two.
II this policy is followed the bill
viii grant the maximum for the main
tsnsnce. of. the District. For each
itam n dispute there is a strong at.
nf4aative reason. Agreement by In
c11Mon, rather than by elimination,
makes-@fr better legislation and for
= smare adequately equipped capital
uAnicipality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

without q standard Of service and
pay applicable to all its branches.
In respect to the details Of what is
broadly known as reclassification
there are varying opinions. Several
schemes have been proposed. each ad-
vocated by a particular group who
have. their own interests in view. In
general principle there is no difference
between them. In detail there are
wide differences. But It is not ire
mendous task to adjust these differ
ences, to work out Q bill that is prac-
teal, just to the government and Just
to the body Of the governments en-
ployes. That is what the House and
Senate committees now considering
this matter have to do. 1t is not q
task for the clerks or any ergani-
zation representing them. 1t Is a
piece Of government business in
which, of course, the views and judy
ments of the employees are Of value.
but are not necessarily governing.
The perfect reclassification scheme
is hardly to be expected at first en-
actment. It is vitality important, how
ever, to get the principle Of a stand
ardized, service enacted into law as
soon as possible. Such a measure
should be the object Of the House and
Senate committees early in the extra
session, so that the enactment can be
completed before its close and the
government at last put upon practi-
cal basis of businesslike administra.
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
An ADEQUATE NAVY.

There are several assurances that
the United States is to have an ade-
quate Navy.
Assurance number one. Discussion
Of the subject has developed. wide .ap.
prevail. The people today have a
clearer idea Of the nations duty in
the premises than formerly. They
have not accepted the proposition that
the last great war has been fought.
They have pondered. and are still
bordering. the lessons of the great
war that ended two years ago. ,.
Assurance number two. Disarma.
ment, and especially with respect to
sea power. Is not q new subject. Every
now aud thso fes ysazs 4 Aas been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
Philippine independence.
In a communication to The S

In a communication to The Star,
Jaime C. De Veyra, resident commits
sioner of the Philippine Islands, says:
From various newspaper clippings I
learn that there is an intention OF send
ing an Investigating committee to the
Philippines. 1t is welcome; the sooner
it is done, the better. Let there be
light, the Filipino peoples are not
afraid Of light and would not run away
from it. On the contrary. they want
the fiashlight of this nations investi-
Philippine legislature, which HAS re-
spectfully petitioned the United States
for independence, has been persistent
in its invitation to the members of the
committees Of the Senate and the
House IN charge of Philippine affairs
to visit that distant country, so that
they may see for themselves and rem
tons in the islands"
How soon the next Congress will
take up the matter Of independence
for the Philippines is question.
Probably not at the special session.
There are issues more pressing and
more important than that, and they
will consume time. The first con.
sideratfon is getting on an even keel
ourselves. Until then, ana our ship
Of state is once more making smooth
progress, Congress will hardly be dis
posed to give attention to anything
else.
As the Filipino advocates Of indie.
pendence desire an investigation Of
their project and are ready for It, not
unlikely, when the time comes. one
will be ordered. AS result Of the
war-everything is showing some re-
suit Of the war-this question should
be examined from new angles. and
presumably will be before the final
decision is reached.
Meanwhile, 4 new governor general
IA successor to Gen. Harrison-will
be due, and the Harding administra.
ton may not care to make a recon.
mendatfon Of any sort touching indie
pendence until the official who is to
represent it has had time to take a
look around and report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
Redistribution Goes Over.

Tho reclaStidcation bill, It 10 an
noune9d. will 20 over to the next Con
Srsss.jnasmuch as q majority Of the
members Of the House committee con.
Aadering. the measure will not return
sffAarch 4. There is really no
CHIMES for the passage Of this bill
st fhEEsessioh, and it Is Just as well
to. 1T Il, 10 over and have the hear
,nss on tint The time when they win
DO .tha most food.
Enactment Of .sotns sort Of q re.
saAsstncassR aeasura;i is one If the Ger.
4sinties@ Of the future. The govern.
falnt cannot 90. along on its present
basis fddehnitsly. It must apply bust.
49, principles to It's departmental
say5eG Il n4n,Aot remain the only
ua1tx II ths United sntea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
The Railroad Crisis.

A serious crisis Is feared in the
railroad situation owing to the failure
Of the transportation lines to earn
enough to meet their expenses. They
must either reduce costs materially
or ask for receiverships. The chief
item Of expense IL labor. They are
now proposing a reduction in the wage
scales that were increased during and
since the war. Naturally, these re-
auctions are resisted. Representa-
tives Of the employees assert that
there is no crisis. that the railroads
are not as bad of az they claim. and
that wage reductions are not neces-
sary.
Surely there Is Z means Of ascer.
tanning the conditions quickly. II the
situation is as bad as the railroad
companies assert It can be readily
demonstrated. II, on the other hand,
the railroad employees know TO the
contrary they should be able TO prove
their case. But If the railroads are
not earning enough to meet expenses
at the present scale Of wages one of
two things must be done. Wages
must be reduced or transportation
rates must be increased, for It would
be national disaster for the railroad
companies to go into bankruptcy-a
disaster in which the operatives would
be the first and heaviest direct suffer
ers. 1t is decidedly to the advantage
Of the workers to keep the roads out
Of the hands Of receivers, and it ID
also to their advantage to prevent
freight rate increases, which viii re.
act on them in terms Of higher living
cost, in common with all other people
who use goods that are hauled by rail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
Gov. cox's Journey.

Gov. Cox's European itinerary will
take him through the devastated
Countries The suggestion that he
viii make a study. Of the. situation with
view Of 'quaiifying to discuss it with
1874 In mind Is far from persuasive.
1n2the first place, the present situa.
ton in Europe is of uncertain tenure
y may change radically. Everybody
hopes 1t may improve. Strong In
0nences' are in,e motion to that end.
HIT sd much IS still unsettled. all cal.
culatons for the future, soon or re.
mote. are made with risk.
In the second place. nobody may
ays now. or soon, what relation to
European affairs America will hold
three years hence. Mr.. Harding's pol
fcS = not, known. It may, or It may
not, meet with popular favor at home
e may. or It may not, meet with
European favor. It may. or, it may
not. besa factor in the next presiden.
ttgl race.
In the third place. Gov. Cox may
not be a factor in that race. He is,
q course. flee. to try for another
nomination. and he has an .organiza.
ton capable Of rendering good sup
, port. But the field is quite as open
to others, and there are signs that
there will be several entrants.
A Hkelier suggestion is that no poll
tics enters into Gov. Cox's plans; that
he has a rest in view; that after hold
Ing ONCE fof some years and run
ming for the highest ionfce In the coun
Try he has decided to take a look
.ESd19 and goes to the quarter OF
HWofm Where the most may be seen
Of astrakic character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

His model village will enable Mr..
Frank vanderlip to contribute some
interesting views ON the housing prob.
lem as well as on finance. It will
give him an intimate insight into the
mental operations Of the man who IL
paying of the mortgage that should
have q considerable value In economic
education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

Padetewski' is still m the Polish
caAiRetas;, The eminent pianist has
probably allowed himself to get SO
fsr oatsof practice that he will be
obliged TO cohfine himself to political
nfs. It may Be doubted, however,
v1sekher he wfn ever become as art
fu1 IN diplomacy as he was artistic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

II the famous balloouists go on the
Stass- they will have. to resign from
the Navy. A comparison Of the pay
rolls win probably leave the balance
Of persuasion on tho side Of art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

Mr.. Harding's retirement from the
editorship cannot be expected to ere.
ate any great ambition on the part OF
the Office force to bring the Marion
Star to attention as strictly non.
partisan publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

Expectations that wars Win be i'm.
possible hereafter do not prevent in.
vantors from submitting new ideas
for attack and defense on dsadlisr
lines than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

Any league or association Of ma.
tons that fully contents Col. Bryan
will, it may be assumed, have to pro.
vide definite restrictions against In.
transitional rum running.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

Reports Of the beautiful clothes in
for Fourth Of March wear
are likely to revive the popular wish
for an inaugural ball. where they may
be popularity admired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

Armenians feel that some further
means should be taken to prevent
neighbors inclined to massacre from
establishing total depravity as a ma.
tional policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

Unless Mr.. Edison perfects a sys.
tenn of other world communication
there is no way Of telling what some
Of those old-time advocates Of a 3.
cent street car fare would think OF
the present transportation rates. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

A remarkably mid winter has made
the most satisfactmy method Of deal
ing with tho coal situation that Of
observing the Thermometer instead
oeAhei price list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

A Natural Demonstration.
Il do not cultivate a sn1ile.''
Said Hezekiah Bings,
'.For any Joy that's worth the Will,
The days experience brings.
An honest smile is seldom due
70 efforts Of your own.
It blossoms from the heart, If you
Will let your moods alone.
II do not seek the darkened way,
Where gloomy shadows dwell;
Nor fear the toll nor shln the play
That keep this old world well.
A smile keeps lowering about,
And to your thought it clings,
Unless you harshly shut it out"
Said Hezelkiah Bings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

A motion picture star fell and broke
a finger. Some little sacrifice for the
sake Of art Is expected. @
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

Mr.. Harding IL nov out on the
ocean. and any advice win have to be
transmitted by wireless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01

"What do you think Of prison re-
form?"
TITS fine." said Bill the Burg. "Only
they oughtn't to put in SO much re-
f1nement and education as to leave a
Teller at a disadvantage unless he has
attended one Of the best penitentia-
ries."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
Costume.

"Discharged?" inquired one Of the
statuesquss in the spectacular show.
eyes," replied the other. 1.-THE stage
manager says overdressed. I wore
q dimple and mole at tho same
time" ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
Tho Bargaining.

Said Germany. IT can't agree
That anything Is due /
Unless some day you'll hand to me
Your own good I. o. o."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-01
DESIGNATION,

Designation.
"Would you regard a man who
raises his own grain and makes his
own liquor 4 legitimate agricult,1r.
ist7'', 49,.
mo" replied Farmer Corntossel.
Ties. what ia can jagriculturist.' -
Jud Tunkins says he realizes that
human beings must trust one another
every. time he puts hi4 life in the
hands Of q taxicab driver. f..
Evening star., 1921-05-15
HOUSE CLERK TO SPEAK
TO CONNECTICUT SOCIETY
william Tyler Page and Robert N
Harper to Address Monthly
Meeting

w 'iiiam Tyler Page. clerk of the
House of Representatives and author
Of America's Crced.'' and Robert y.
Harn"r. VIII h" the principal speakers
at IN" regular monthly meeting to-
morrow night in the Y. w. {. y. andl
t"rIum. 1885 r street. of tn" tonn"rt-
cut Society of the District of tolum- =
hIa Henry NJ. Camp. president of the
Society. promises 4 number of inno-
N"'l"hS IN tn" manner of ent"f'alh
ment. and Mrs. Gurney s strong. hrS'
vice president and chairman OF IN"
music committee. has prepared pro-
gram which she says will SurpaSS
anything heretofore ATTEMPTED by tn"
society
'Conn"cticut n Congress- will he
tn" subject Of the address to he mad"
by AR. Page. II" Will review the
public work Of TIL" members of CON
GrcsS from tn" Nutmeg state and
Will toll of tn" work OF former Rep
r'S"ntatiN"S from the state who dfS-
tin"Gish"d themselves rs statesmen.
MIR. Harper. who for many years
has h""H prominently identified with
tn" civic and commercial dcrcion-
mcut Of The National Capital. Will
discuss the movement on foot to de-
vclop ard establish in this city a
group of state buildings for the use
md benefit of tn" many thousands
of citizens of the various states who
ar" temporarily residing here.
In advancing the interests of THIS
! movement Nv Harper is visiting the
various officers of the state societies
here to explain the plan and to solicit
their Co-Opcrat ION.
Legislation is necessary to make 1t
possible for the plan in question to
mat crialiZc in actual form and Mr..
Harper is counting on the support of
the membership of the various state
groups to aid him in gaining sufficient
support AZ the Capitol to bring about
passage OF the legislation.
The meeting will be concluded by
the serving of homemade" refresh =
mcnts. old fashioned dancing and a
mUSi" program. Plans already arc
under way for the annual summer
meeting Of the society which will be
, held late in June and which is to be
known as congressional night"
Evening star., 1921-05-15
Veil; c:;; :5i't &',:: ~':t d; 1885
F. o. B. MOLINE

Every Unit in the Velie is of fine quality and such
builtin quality is the best of dependaby
and low repair cost.
The body is unusually roomy and the cushions
wide and deep.
The lines of the Vee Sx-34 graceful and well
proportioned, and the color choice of deep maroon
Velie blue makes the very attractive.
The of operation will surprise you, for Velie
Six-34 is one of the easiest cars drive.
Evening star., 1921-05-15
APPEALS TO HALT BRITISH
Gunboat Intervention in China
Protested by Sun Yat Sen.

DR.. Sun Vat Sen of south China
has cabled to his representative in
Washington, Ma 500. protest
against reported action of British au-
thorities in sending river gunboats
against south China forces in Kwan-
tung province. The cableGram was
received here yesterday.
please appeal to the people of the
United States to stop this crime. and
also wire the British government,
pleading that this inhuman act be
stopped Immediately" the message
reads.
DR.. Sun Vat Sen Is in charge OF
Kwantung province. His represen-
tatives declare they cannot under
stand why the British should inter
Nane.
Evening star., 1921-05-15
BILL FOR FREIGHT RIGHTS
Senator Capper Urges Building
Public Warehouse Here.

Under the provisions Of bin in
troduced yesterday hy senator cappsr
Of Kansas all railroads that have the
right. under existing law. 60 deliver
passengers into the Union station would
have the joint use of the freight track
now existing for the delivery % freight
in and upon the square east OF squar.
10 and ~. large public storage
warehouse would he erected in squar,
1l2. to which small merchants could
have carloads Of merchandise from am
railroad consigned and delivered.
Evening star., 1921-05-15
GREEKS TO SEE 'ELECTRA.'
Dramatic Society's Members to
Attend in Costume.

Six members of MenandroS. the
Greek dramatic society of this city.
will attend the production at $50
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the
New National Theater of the "Elec-
ira" of Euripides. The production
is in charge of Edith Wynne Mathe-
son.
The members of Menandros Will be
dressed in modern Greek festiva!
costume. The members are: Peter
papageorge. director of the society;
Anthony Korson. Nicholas katsimi-
gas. George Zorlou. A. Lambrinos and
Nicholas Serk edakiS.
Evening star., 1921-05-15
AUCTION SALE OF.LOTS.
Will Be Held Wednesday and
Thursday, May 20 and 27.

Sale at public auction of 10 lots
comprising the Marshall Brown syndi-
cate property on Georgia avenue an
nounced yesterday for Wednesday
and Thursday of this week. will be
held instead on Wednesday and
Thursday. May 2S and -. il was
stated last night by Joseph +. Day.
New York auctioneer. who will con-
duct the sale.
The estate will be auCtioned off in
the auditorium of the Arcade. 18th
street and Park road.
Evening star., 1921-05-15

Its Low Price marks 1t unusual value.
Owners report of better than 20 miles to the
gallon of gas-som Of the averages being better
than 25 miles to the gallon.
The heavy frame, the substantial chassis the well
built body is convincing proof of the sturdiness of
Vee Six-34 and a ride rough roads will con-
vince you of the way the holds the road.
The Motor is a six-cylinder, developing As horse
power. with several distinctive features that make it
unusually silent and smooth.
Evening star., 1921-05-15
TRAVELLER AID APPEALS.
Canvass for New Members Will
Be Made. This Week.

Appeals will be sent out this week
for members for the local Travellers
Aid Society. which helps between
1000 and 1000 travellers monthly at
Union Station. Mrs. May F. Van
Riper is in charge of the work there
The District Congress of Mothers
last week voted an annual contribu-
tion to the work.
Evening star., 1921-05-15
Are You Looking for a
Six Cylinder Automobile That Is

Moderate in Cost
Light enough to be economical on gaso-
line and tires.
Heavy enough to be substantially built
and to hold the road
Powerful, smooth, silent and flexible in
operation.
Evening star., 1921-05-15
NEW COAL PROBE BILL.

Another bill for publicity in the coal
industry was introduced yesterday by
Senator Frelinghuysen, republican
New Jersey. author of a bill reported
recently by the Senate interstate COM
merce committee to create a coal COM
missioner. Senator Frelinghuysen's
new measure would authorize the Sec
retary Of Commerce to investigate
conditions in the coal industry and re-
1.!r~ cc~1picte i:>rorr-a.!n7 rc~a-iinE
production costs and o,her inc!i-nts
Evening star., 1921-05-15
ORDER MAJ. PARKER HERE.

Maj. John A. Parker. Judge advo-
cate generals department, stationed
at New York city. has been ordered to
this city for duty in the Office of di-
rector of sales, War Department.
Evening star., 1921-05-15

Dependable.
Comfortable for five passengers.
Good to look at.
Easy to operate.
Proved by the recommendations of the
constantly increasing numbers of 20,
isfed Washington owners.