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The Washington times., 1921-12-11
A Coming Wonder

CHARLES CARTER, captain
of the Cornell University
cross-country team. is expected
TO prove another John Paul
Jones. He is rated by the fol-
lowers Of the Ithacans as the
'bcst middle-distance runner de-
veloped since Jones.
Jack Moakley. the Cornell
coach. has taken Carter in
hand and is giving him the
benefit of his knowledge OF
the game. Moakley is not a
bit backward in saying that
Carter Is the best possibility"
that ever pulled on a shoe.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
SCHAEFER IS COMING.

Young Jake Schaefer, conqueror Of
Willie Hoppe in 1872 balkline BILL
liards, will soon play exhibition
matches in Washington There Is a
lot of interest in his coming and
doubtless no hall will be large enough
to accommodate the crowd.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
NoBLE.lN AMERICA.

Tommy Noble. the British feather
weight. who has pesn boxing in Aus
tralia. has arrived in California on.
his way home. He may appear In sew
eral bouts here, though. before sailing
for England.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
Had Lean Year

PROFESSIONAL golfers who
tour the South each winter
had very lean season last
year. but hope that the larger
resorts will offer sufficient
prize money this winter to.
make the trip worth while. A
few good tournaments are In
prospect at San Antonio. Bel
lair. Fla. and the North and
South at Pinehurst.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
HE WANTS FRENCH.

Bill Essick. manager Of the Los
Angeles Club. wants French. the
Yankees shortstop, next season. and
says he will get him. First, though,
French will have to be waived out
of the American League.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
HE MAY FACE FOX.

Johnny Kilbane, featherwelght
champion, may face joey Fox for the
British title In England soon. Fox
looks a great deal easier than several
American featherweights.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
HE'S RAISING CALVES.

iris Speaker, manager Of the Cleve-
land Indians, 10 raising blooded calves
on his farm In Texas and win not
the sprihE.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
DIAMONDS READY.

Diamond A. G. wants opponents
for Its 135-pound and 1l0-pound bas-
ketball teams. @. M. Griffith, of
1928 Second street northeast. is the
manager.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
HlNKLE MAKES GOOD.

Matt Hinkel. the Cleveland ring
promoter. is officiating as referee in
London these days and making good.
His services are greatly In demand, ac-
cording to reports from abroad.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
END SEASON TODAY.

Langdon A. C. win finish It's grid
iron season today with Brentwood
as It's opponent in a game on the
Langdon field. They will start at
2:30 ID. m.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
TAKOMts CHALLENGE.

The Takoma A. C. quintet wishes
games with all teams in the 1856
pound. division. Call Manager d.
Smith. Col. 3775. for games with the
TAGS.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
SCOTT WOULD RETURN. ]

Death Valley" Jim Scott, after
several years on the Coast, wants to
pitch for Minneapolis next year be-
cause Bob Fisher Is with the MIL
lers.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
TALK OF BIG BOUT.

Plans are under way for an eight
round bout for the worlds lightweight
title between Benny Leonard. Vie
champion, and Jimmy Hanlon, /sthe
Denver boxer. The Philadelphia Ice
palace is seeking the contest.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
BLISS QUINT WINS.

Bliss Electrical School defeated
Gonzaga College at basketball. 20 to
81. last night.
The Washington times., 1921-12-11
HE'S A REFEREE.

George Burns, traded by the Giants
to the Reds, is refereeing basket
hal, games in New York state
The Washington times., 1921-12-11

BUT FOUR GRID
STARS In 1922
Webster, Edkip, Mosier and
ThralI Leave colIege-Next
/ Seasons Prospects Are Good.

TTAMT.ToN, N Y, Dec. lo.-
II Colgate will lose only four
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06

2. Fundamentally they (thc British) dislike
style. To the British upper classes all
Americans middle class, lower middle class
or lower class.
Americans have not yet developed a high
of social order and discipline, and CON
sequenty they please themselves without
enough consideration for the pleasure OF 9TH
ers.
II HESE two quotations are from the Chicago
Tribune of the same date. They are from
two editorials, one of which directly follows the
other. Comment may seem unnecessary. The
Tribune which is bndly stupidity anti-British,
gives description of lack of social development
in this country which if true, would warrant what
it says is the British opinion of US, If that is the
British opinion.
But neither statement has any more basis than
that upon which rumor may rest. 1t is not true
that Americans arc instnctively nor by lack of
training any more unmindful of community rights
and equities than any other people. They are
less restrained by law but without strict law have
high regard for the rights and equities OF Others
Compared to the extent of country and opportunity
here there is a minimum of vanalism. There is,
however, so much that is wild and is free to those
who take and if not taken is wasted, that what
elsewhere would be appropriation, is warranted.
1t is equally untrue that the British dislike
Americans, or that their upper classes look down
upon our people Instead they have growing
admiration for Americans. There is other
country where men are so accepted for their actual
worth Men OF known achievements do not have
to wait in British anterooms The British, it is
true, do not open their arms to the unknown
neither does the social caste of Chicago. 1t is
only in politics that they cxalt the Bill Thomp-
sons
But let any woman prove to So
called British "aristocrat," real worth and there
is cordiality of response, wholeheartcd unqucs-
toned comradeship hardly equalled in any other
land British offishness is but Discrimination tc
bother with the unknown. 1t is as prevalent with
each other as between them and Americans. They
wait to be Shown" but shown the lid is of
and it is hard to replace.
1t is not wholesome for Americans to be led te
distrust or dislike other peoples. There is no cx
cuse for it. We a people from all countries
The habits characteristics moods and lenses o
all people OF all classes known TO us in ouI
everyday life. We meet the British of the blooe
of aristocracy, as we'll the so-called middle ant
lower classes. They known for exactly .wha
they arc, and they most emphatically arc no
what the Tribune exudcs
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06
Transportation Taxes.

TT is proposed before the Ways and Means Com
mittee, that the tax on railroad transportation
should be cut in half. This is not what busi-
ness and the producers need. Such horizontal
reduction OF this tax would be mistaken course
of relief. Whatever reduction can be made in this
source OF revenue should be applied in another way
Which would bring far greater benefits.
n The tax is not a burden high class freights.
IA does not reflect in any appreciable amount in the
price OF goods and materials sold the consumers
over the counter or in the supply shops. 1t is
added to merchandising overhead and passed to the
Consumer as are other items of overhead This tax
can be retained in full it is levied, or even
moderately increased, without harm to trade or
commerce.
e The transportation tax which should be
moved is that on commodities, and this in full 1t
5 this feature of the tax which is real burden.
Its repeal would tend to increase the flow of this
bulk traffic, which would in turn help make pos
sible some reduction in the low class freight rates.
This is the prime need in transportation and in in
dustrial and productive revival. Just
ample In the Butte, Mont, district, the only
manganese iron ores known in this country of
richness which makes them competitive with like
Sbreign ore. This is held off the market wholly
by transportation rates Other minerals and all
hrm products all of which have reached prewar
prices need and must have this relief. They are
still paying peak freight rates OF war conditions.
M Whatever reduction can be made in transporta-
Hon taxes should, then, be first applied to remove
all the tax on commodity freights. 1t should next
20 to reduce, or remove, the tax on the passenger
and Pullman berth tax, which is direct tax on
business and must be passed along. 1t is hand-
cap on communications and business intercourse.
But under existing conditions there is sufficient
reason for any reduction in the tax the higher
Ixss schedules.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06
NAVY'S RIFLE TEAM.
READY FOR MATCHES

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Aug. 5.-Mem-
ers of the Navy rife team, who for
the last several weeks have been
engaged in practice over the Naval
Academy ranges at Old Fort Madi-
son on Severn River, have about
wound up their work and are now
looking forward to their entrance
in the New Jersey state events and
the national competitions at Camp
Perry. Ohio.
Lieut.. Comdr. r. r. Stewart is
team captain and fourteen other Of
ficers have been selected for the
contests at Searirt and will leave
Annapolis next Saturday. After the
Seagirt matches the team will be
augmented to about fifty for tho
national matches at Camp Perry
the latter part Of August
The other officers who have been
training here are: Lieut. ]. S
Werzbrowski, Lieut.. Lewis A. Yancey
Lieut.. Comdr.. william d. Brereton
Lieut.. Andrew d. Denney, Ensign
Allan c. Curtis, Lieut. Floyd N. Al.
len (Marine Corps), Ensign Willis
n. Rogers. Ensign George H. Up.
ton (Supply Corps), Ensigns J. G
Jones, Edgar W. Harper, Henry s
Nelson and c. ]. walker, Lieut.
Condrs. H. o. Roesch and Fleet W
Corwin.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06

far as The Herald believes would have been justi-
fed, or as il was hoped he might 60 But we rec
ognizs his ability, his absolute integrity. his refusal
to be Influenced by other than what he himself
believes is right and just and plainly warranted by
his authority under the law He is the sort Of pub
lie official cities need Hesis invaluable to this city
and District and his removal under present condi-
tions might be used TO reopen and continue almost
indefinitely, the merger problem now closed 50 far
as the Commission is concerned.
If the recent decision in which he joined IS not
considered equable by the public utilities affected
or by any of them, appeal to the courts is the
way open. 1t costs more in attorneys ices TO
try case in court than before the COMMISSION
The merger should now be left to the courts and
to Congress- and in either case, ALSO Col. kutz is
needed where he is as the most valuable witness
and as man who has the confidence of the people
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06
Commissioner Kutz.

IT HERE is persistent report that Commis-
sioner Kutz is to be transferred to active
Suty in the army and that another engineer will be
AIMED to his present duties. The people OF the
District Of Columbia, The Herald is sure, most
Earnestly hope this is not true. Col. Kutz should
be left where he is The rule Of three years scry-
q. for the officer assigned to be Commissioner in
SharCc OF public works in this District should
always be more honored in its breach than obscrv-
sncc. The Federal government should not set this
Sad example OF rotation in Office, and especially in
such as this
~ BUT regardless OF matters OF routine and the
magnitude OF public works planning in the District
Cdi Kutz should remain Commissioner until
.,reet car merger is fact accomplished The uti-
ses law came into effect during the beginning of
,is' service The fair valuations of the public ut-
ses for fixing Of fares and rates. were made under
siiss supervision. He is head of the Public Utilities
conmission. All the hearings upon this subject
ave been held by him. All the decisions, resulting,
lave been made during his term.
,'al He is the only OF the Commissioners with
Ilis record. He is the only who is familiar
18th the details and all of the history of the
tfefger problem. The other Commissioners now in
,ffsce have served but about three months. They
54ye mass of other duties which demand their
.ntire time. They cannot take from these, time to
iig the legal and engineering technicalities in-
,olred with which Col Kutz is wholly familiar.
Sor could successor, matter how able, possibly
set the intimate information he has nor in months
iiSstudy gain his grasp on the law and the facts.
20. There can be no adequate excuse for the ru-
f.ored change and reason whatever for ii, There
s,sns other service, no military duty, demanding
ne transfer. He was denied active service during
I've war, which was every military mans greatest
snbition. If he was comparatively OF much
he value the District at that time, he is vastly
hore important now. by comparison. Someone
~ want to get rid of him, but the army has no
A,jte need of him. while the District has.
.,s Col. Kutz in his findings and decisions in the
hreet railway matters, has by no means gone as
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06
TACK IN BOYS LUNG
QUICKLY REMOVED

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. Sit took
but fifteen minutes to release s-year-
old Morris kiser, Of Monticello, Ark,
from the jaws Of death after a four
days race from his home to JEFF
ferson Hospital here with a brass
thumb-tack lodged in his lunG
A week ago Morris swallowed the
tack while holding ii between his
teeth to sho whis admiring play
mates his gold tooth" The Kiscr
family doctor told the boys parents
that he could d onothinE 20 save
the child and advised them to hasten
to Jefferson Hospital where he had
heard of successful removals OF such
things. He said there was a chance
for them to reach here before the
tack had punctured the lads lung.
Whe nthey arrived here last night
the bronchoscope was used and the
tack removed in fifteen minutes
without an anesthetic.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06
Airplane Fire Scouts.

THERE arc real economies and alleged econ
~ omies The withdrawal OF army airplanes from
forest fire protection service is OF the latter variety
Secretary Weeks classes it economy, but it will
cost than it saves, many times over. Air
planes have proved their value FIRE scouts. They
tsn do what no amount OF land patrol possibly
supply. They get the brds-eyc view over broad
iorritory and detect the little curls of smoke before
HEY reach above the tree tops They can report by
wireless
~" ,a The government owns forest areas. 1t is
IHg largest timber proprietor in this country. 1t
raanot afford to discontinue what States and even
tSSate timber using as the most
Invaluable prcserver OF forests In the present re-
sEicted supply of timber every forest fire is CAL
anfity. 1t holds back home building, one of the
most acute OF present needs. 1t is to be hoped
Secretary Weeks will take second thought, recog-
ptzng also, that this service is helping the arplane
industry and developing a body of trained avators.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06

of dollars and cents. The patriotism
that inspires a man to protect his
family his home. his country's
honor and the ideals OF enlightened
civilization is not of a marketable
nature nor can IL be balanced in
the scales with monetary compen-
sation.
There might have been some rea-
son for granting the bonus or OK
tending financial credit TO a soldier
at the time of his discharge, but to
give gratuity at this time would
certainly do very little to re-estab-
Iish one in business Hostilities
have been concluded practically
three years, and those who are not
now re-established would. in all
probability, not be benefited, how
ever great the sum Of money the
government might give them
To those who are lame and halt
in consequence of the war no limit
should be set to the extent to which
the government should go in their
protection and rehabilitation. but to
those who are well, hale and hearty
the government should say No"
for once and all.
The writer Of this article is
reason as the writer of the article
to which this is a reply. am
humiliated because there are former
service men who feel as though
the government should compensate
them for doing their duty. The
situation, when analyzed. presents a
case of this nature: The govern
ment, should il declare a bonus,
would says, Some of you were
drafted. others volunteered: you
served me when 1 needed you: you
defended my institutions and my
honor; you were patriotic, now here
Is $50 dollars per month for each
month you were patriotic" Thai
would humiliate me, to think that
my patriotism had reached such a
low ebb on the market.
II Carl L. Daniels will furnish
YOU. Mr.. Editor. with credible evil
dence that Congress is doing thu
things suggested in his letter. 1 will
with pleasure, present such evil
dence to the Senators from my
! State and to the Representative
from my district, and they. beint
Democrats, will, no doubt, be very
glad to get such inside information
The writer Of this article rolun'
teered in the United States army
during the emergency and has since
been honorably discharged.
IAN EN-SERVICE MAN.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06

inston papers. but ] was interested
in the Life OF Mary Picktord, which
came TO an untimely end, and the
little story Borrowed Husbands, 4"
showing what contemplate cads all
the American characters are. Mile
exhausted the nobility in her ink
bottle portraying the one English
character. Truly Heraldesque.
Why don't you live up TO your
statement that anonymous commu-
nications will net be published? I
have noticed two venomous anti
Irish screeds in one issue over a
false name, which is immeasureably
meaner than no name Ny little let
ter over ny full name and address.
which reputable papers should re-
quire, was not worthy of your
Anglo-maniac company.
THOMAS O'REILLY, NJ. D.
Washington, ID. {.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06
Motor Car Speed Limit.

TT HAS been suggested that the motor car speed
/ limit in the District should be reduced from
eighteen to fifteen miles an hour. Speed limits are
going out of fashion They are not observed any
where Speed is not the measure of damage in
car driving Some drivers more of source of
danger at ten miles hour, than others at thirty
miles The best protection the walking public
have from motor cars is law that has speed
limit but requires careful driving and throws the
burden OF proof the driver.
The trouble in Washington is careessness, not
speed; speed may may not be carelessnesS.
Speed as an element depends upon traffic and place.
1t is of that the primary place OF danger IN
all cities, is street crossings and Washington is
blessed with not only excessive number and
ntrcacy Of crossings in certain sections but sadly
restricted number in others.
The many diagonal streets, the many circles,
the number Of little tranglcs in certain sections,
complicatc driving and increase danger. On the
other hand the Treasury Building, War and Navy,
and White House grounds with Lafayette Square all
straddc streets and cause most unfortunate con-
dition Of congestcd traffic, only saved from COM
polling subways, by the width OF the downtown
streets. This street width is the high light of
Washington's safety
Another feature OF the citys traffic regulation is
that while the traffic police regulate the motor
and street cars, they give attention to pedes-
trians Walkers cross they please, while street
car motormen and motor vehicles drivers watch the
traffic car intently, and singly. At the turn of
the sign or the signal of the hand, they put on
power and their cars jump forward with only
heaven and physical alertness to take care OF the
walker. 1t is often even bet
But after all is said the greatest danger is from
cars which turn corners without slowing down and
being in complete control The narrow escapes
from this form of carelessness exceed all others
1t makes middle crossing comparatively safe. This
same turning, also, is exaggerated in its dan
gers, where cars are parked. AT such places the
walker needs to creep out and be all eyes, But
the far best remedy is to make the driver, when
brought into court, prove he was careful and his
arrest a prima facie case against him.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06
Opposed to Bonus.

To the Editor, The Washington Herald:
have read with interest the ar
ticle appearing in your editorial
columns in a recent issue of your
paper signed by Carl L. Dame's'
with reference to the rccommltment
of the bonus bill and the deferment
Of action in its connection. The
writer Of the article referred to airs
his disgust at alleged wrongs now
being committed by Congress In
granting certain legislation conce5-
sions. II the things he refers TO
are being done, and the motives
ascribed to the Inspiration OF sucn
Legislation are corret, then, no
doubt, legislation of that nature
will meet with the unqualified con-
domination Of all right thinking ana
patriotic citizens.
The point desired to be made Is
that the writer refers to these
wrongs as the justification OF an
other, that is the passage OF
bonus or gratuity measure TOT tor-
mer service men. May 1 ask the
writer of this article how many or
how few wrongs make one right!
Why should the government grant
bonus? II a former service man
Is MANNED, wounded or disabled
ample means are available for ms
care and protection. Certainly
there can be no force in the argu-
ment that a man now physically nj
should be given a sum of money at
this time for doing his plain duty.
protecting the security of his coun-
try in Its hour of peril. Certainly
he does not desire TO give the i'm
preston that the sum which would
be given as a bonus would be COM
lmcnsurate with the measure "f pa
triotism of \ former service man.
IL Is to be hoped that no for
mer service man Is so material and
destitute OF sentiment as TO think
J that patriotism and service of ones
rnunfrx can he .,aea zIIrca In terms
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06

This should be a fairly lucky day.
benefic aspect, Saturn is strongly
adverse.
All who have large responsible
ties and important plans will do
well TO make the uest use of tc-
day. which is stimulating to am
bition
1t is a lucky day for the signing
of leases or contracts that look to
large constructive work.
There is to be an increase in
building and the early autumn ~tll
see the development Of many
projects.
It has been prophesied that pub
licitv would gain more and more
in popularity in connection with
enterprises of every sort and this
planetary government is held to DC
especially promising 20 comprehan-
sivc campaigns.
Mercury is in an ASPECT that
should benefit writers in all lines
of work, but there is Iis.le promise
Of great literary attainment in the
country. However, anew author
will grjn fame before next year
1t is predicted. 49,.
Storms and tornadoes will con-
tinue to disturb the country at
intervals during the autumn.
"he seers predict that there will
be unusual weather all through
September. ...
Many engagements made under
this months moon may be of short
| duration. for the stars encourage
fc..leness.
Turbulence among the masses Is
prognosticated for many large cities
of the United States, as cold
weather comes late in the year.
Reforms in social customs coun.
tenanced by the rich will be de-
nsanded by the people who will pe
insistent in their criticism of whai
appears to be corruption of .ameri.
can ideals.
Persons whose birthdate 1t Il
have the augury of rather a check.
cred year They should avoit
worry and beware of entrance tt
quarrel.
Children born on this day ar,
likely to he quick and resourcefui
but sensitive and ready to take OF.
fense. These subjects Of Leo ma,
experience extremes OF fortune.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-06
Navy Academy Instructor
Causes Promotion Probe

. ANNAPOLIS. Nd, Aug. Be
cause he was not appointed to a full
pi ofessorship at the Naval Academy.
after serving four years as instruc-
tor, Morris e. Spesre. GIL Paul
street, Baltimore, caused an inves-
tigation to be instituted, the result
of which now is being awaited with
interest.
The investigation, which has been
engineered quietly for the last few
weeks, has necesitated recalling a
NUMBER Of professors and instruc-
tors from their vacations.
Admiral Henry b. Wilson, super
intendent OF the Academy, has the
matter in charge.