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The Washington times., 1921-02-25
Takoma Park Meeting.

Mrs. william n Holmes will de-
liver q lecture on Tho House Beau
tifur" at a meeting Of the Takoma
Park Civic Study Club in the Takoma
Park library building next Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Tho club will have as It's guest Mrs.
J. w. Jones, president OF tho Fedora
ton Of women's Clubs of Montgomery
county, Md.
The Washington times., 1921-02-25
Thief Raids Warehouse
For Sweet Haul Of
800 Lbs. Sugar

The front door Of the warehouse
in the rear of $40 c street north
west was forced open last night
bv a thief who stole 800 pounds Of
sugar.
James M. Dcnty. 481 c street
northwest, who reported the rob
harry. values the sugar at $50.
The Washington times., 1921-02-25

he world must realize that the form
whtcS help 10 Austria takes is not
important 30 lOns az ID comes quickly
and An sufneisnt quantity
RELY ON CONFERENCE.
I'VE expect the forthcoming con-
ference at Paris between nnsneiers
and bankers 70 develop an iuterns-
tionsl syndicate which will give large
assistance to Austria's private indus
tries. We must not have a new dis
The economic regen-
GRAFTON OF Austria is possible. The
population is stable and well organ
iHed ana eager for work. None need
fear for money invested here.
-0nly In the extension OF credits
for the revival of industry and CO.
operation Is there hope for the future
Ny people want an alliance with Ger
many and think that once IL lie accom-
plished they will be happy and pros
porous. but they overrate the gain To
Austria Such an alliance at this
time would be as though one poor
brother took a poorer one under his
wing.
SUGGESTION MADNESS.
1--WE may look for an alliance of
peoples whose economic and cultural
interests are so greatly united, but IL
will never come until Austria Is on
her feet again.
Austria will not hand her govern
ment over 10 the allied reparations
commission. Such a course would be
madness at this time"
The Washington times., 1921-02-25

"It is understood that Brasol who
eame to this country in 1915 to inves-
tjrate the Russian military mission,
The Washington times., 1921-02-25

rhe world must realize that the form
whieS help 20 Austria takes "a not
important 90 l0ns as Il comes quickly
and in sufnoianf quantity
The Washington times., 1921-02-25

ADvERTIsESENT.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Photographing the President.

The Star yesterday printed a pic
ture that tells an interesting story: a
long line Of amateur photographers
lined up at the White House ready to
take snap shots at President Harding.
Ever since he entered the White
House Mr.. Harding has been photo
graphed. Almost daily he has stood
in front Of the camera. sometimes sew
eral at once. often the motion picture
machine. alone or in company with
delegations calling upon him. Some
times he has been "shot" on his way
to the golf links or while shaking
ha nds with callers.
The President photographs WELL He
has an easy manner in front Of the
lens. as at other times. His famous
smile never shows to better advantage
than in the film Of a picture. He is
not camera shy" No nervousness is
apparent. There Is no suggestion OF
pose" To him the camera has be.
come one Of the Accomplishments OF
the Office.
Those amateur photograp piers lined
up ready for q ''shot" at the chief
executive are characteristic Of the
American people. We like to take pic
lures. The army OF button pressers
is legion. Few OF them carry through
in the actual work Of developing and
printing. though some Of the en-.
thusiasts refuse to allow any one to
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Natures Grim Jest.

Radium has indeed a force which is
as terrible as 1t is wonderful. 1t can
be carried from place to place only
when encased in a receptacle having
leaden walls several inches thick.
Even then the carrier will do we'll to
swing the receptacle a s he walks. lest
holding it in a still position should
permit the powerful rays to find their
way through the lead and into his
hody. When radium rays are applied.
the radium is placed in a specially
prepared room with a slit in the wall
whereby the rays are made to fall
only upon the precise spot desired.
The handler Of radium. II he desires
safety, must wear gloves lined with
lead, and II he would avoid injury to
his eyes he will wear spectacles of
glass containing lead salts. Even
armed with cumbersome lead-lined
gloves radium salts must be touched
only with pincers and must be handled
only upon wooden tables lined with
lead This, then. is the character Of the
substance which a delicate French
woman brought forth from a mass Of
waste ore and which she has tanned un
til it IL accepted as the most wonderful
curative substance the world ever has
known. She has tanned 1t, but grim old
unsentimental nature, in characteristic
jest. while letting mankind have
knowledge and use Of it, in that same
moment of generosity, let's him feel as
we'll how terrific Is the force with which
she let him play.-Hartford Times.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
DIGEST OF FOREIGN PRESS

lation of such an enterprise is only
possible with the help of united capi-
tai Now. the greater part OF this
capital comes from this Germany
which proclaims that she has no
funds. and which we have permitted
until now to displace as much wealth
and industrial capital as she liked"
The writer then speaks of the Ar
gentine and tells us that Germany is
selling there important war material,
in spite of the prohibition in the Ner-
sailles treaty. The allies protest. but
the Argentine declares that she is not
bound by a treaty that she has not
signed. Germany has given up the
fleet of the Hamburg American line
to an Argentine company and Krupp
has received an important order for
10000 steel wheels for the Argentine
state railways.
"All the business men are on the
alert" he continues, "all the travellers
go from house to house, from town to
town, from province to province, Of
fering their goods. buying land. in
tervening by transactions of all kinds
in the commercial and industrial life.
And in spite of the business crisis
which PREVAILS they are resuming the
rank that they occupied before the
war. Served by clever propaganda.
they are on the watch for the mo-
ment when life will again become nor
NAL in order to be the first to profit
by it,"
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Crooked Enforcement Agents.

One Of the boasts of the anti.prohi-
bitionistS. who hoped for complete e
breakdown of the barriers against
; liquor, is that the agents of enforce
ment are not dependable, that many
of them. indeed, are active promoters
of the illicit liquor traffic. 1t is true
that some of the people selected by the
maintain separate enforcement organ
izations have been recreant and have
conSorted with and aided the viola tors
of the law. But these people. who got
their positions in the enforcement serv-
ice in the haste Of general organiza-
ton, are being weeded out. some by
the quiet method of dismissal and
others by more drastic procedure. Re-
Gently in Buffalo five federal agents
were convicted of accepting bribes
from hotel proprietor and We're sen
fenced as follows: One fined $500. with
two years in the penitentiary; two. $500
and eighteen months. and two more,
$500 and a year. The bribe was for
all five $1,000, or 5000 apiece. For
that they must pay two and a half
times as much each in fines and spend
from one to two years in prison. The
game is not worth the candle.
Steadily the standard of enforcement
is sure to rise. If the government is
sincere in the application of the law
it can get the means of applying it
effectively. There is no lack OF hon.
est, efficient people to serve in this
capacity. Naturally the liquor inter
ests will seek to corrupt them, and
some will be tempted beyond their
strength and will yield. But steadily,
if the enforcement policy is pursued
by the federal administration, the pro-
cedure will become more and more
effective as the penalties of crooked
ness are applied, as in this Buffalo
case.
Evening star., 1921-05-01

touch their precious negatives but
themselves. When the pictures are
completed they take their places in
albums. highly priced souvenirs Of
special occasions. reminders of visits,
portraits of friends. groups Of family
members. scenes of travel. Some Of
them are exceptionally good. Others
are Just average" but to the takers
all are interesting. Each tells story
Washington offers many unusual at
fractions for the photographers. There
are beautiful buildings and lovely vistas
of parkland, river views. combina tons
of garden and grove, and. most inter-
esting of all, famous people. The
amateur who is privileged to photo
graph the President is happy indeed.
and those young men who formed the
big group represented yesterday in
The Staa' are now the proud possessors
Of pictures-unless some of them for
got in their excitement to turn the
films or to adjust the shutter-that
they will value highly always.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Heckling.

Mr.. Bryan in an address in New
York the other night was heckled. But
the heckler failed to score. He only
succeeded in raising his voice and
attracting attention to himself. Mr..
Bryan and the audience did the rest,
which. for the heckler, was a-plenty.
Heckling is not popular in this coun-
try. 1t is but seldom effective. Now
and then some young speaker. un-
trained and shy, is disconnected by a
question, or by an unfriendly exclama-
ton uttered in an aggressive tone.
But veteran like Mr.. Bryan is proof
against all plants" of the opposi-
ton. He sometimes thrives on them
converts them into an asset.
Gov. Cox Of Ohio is of this school.
In his campaign last year he seemed
to invite questions and other forms
of Interruptions. Indeed, it was sug.
gested that the managers of his stump
ing tours distributed plants along
the way. to increase the pep" Of the
meetings. At any rate, there were
frequent Interruptions and the gov.
ernor always acquitted himself we'll.
A joint debate is the thing, and par
ticularly in politics. 1t makes a speak
er careful. When he knows he is to
be challenged promptly in regular
fashion on his statements. he is on
guard against Inaccuracies and ex
travagances. He takes up the slack
of his tongue, and pays out no more
than is safe.
Joint debates were once very popu-
lar in our politics. and it might be a
good thing to revive them. They drew
crowds of enormous size, and greatly
increased interest in campaigns.
lodgings or evasions Of issues were
not easily executed. Candidates have
to face issues squarely, and come out
into the open in discussing them. A
mere cloud of words rarely ever saved
an aspirant for office.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Georgia Plans to Clean House.

The governor of the state which
holds the record for lynchings and
In which the new slavery has taken
on its most vicious form is the first
to come forward voluntarily with
plans for the correction of these evils,
An investigation conducted by the
state and accompanied by full pub
licity. campaign Of education, which
would utilize both schools and
churches. and the appointment Of
mediatory committees to adjust diff
ferences between the races should go
far toward consolidating public opin-
ion in favor of square deal for the
negro. To put an immediate end to
lynching. and other injustice, Gov.
Dorsey suggests. in addition to a
state constabulary to deal with mobs,
financial penalties for counties which
tolerate lynching and state action
when the local authorities fail.
Under such a system everything
would depend. Of course. on the good
faith OF the governor who admins
tered the laws. Gov. Dorsey can be
trusted to do everything in his pow
er to remove the blot from the states
name. His successors good faith in
this matter lies with the voters Of
the state; and in the end the state
itself and no one official will deter
mine the status Of the negro within
it's boundaries. Present Indications
are that the regeneration has struck
deep enough to assure a lasting refor-
mation.-New York World.
Evening star., 1921-05-01

by the McFadden-k Kenyon bill would
benefit all the people.
But the measure is marred by one
feature which is Objectionable in
theory and dangerous as a precedent.
1t is provided that the initial capital
for the banking system shall consist
Of $25, 100000 advanced from the ma
tional Treasury without interest. 1t
is true that repayment of this loan is
contemplated through creation of Il
ment of one-tenth of per cent of the
interest proceeds of each loan. but it is
contended by proponents of the meas
ure that interest cannot he paid the
government without defeating the OBJ
jects sought by unduly enhancing the
interest rate to borrowers.
This argument seems hardly valid
one. With the one-tenth of l per cent
set aside as an amortization fund for
the repayment of principal and inter-
est there need be no increase in inter.
est rates to borrowers at all, merely
an extension of the period for dis
charge of the obligation. In the pres
ent condition of national finances. for
the Treasury to advance $25.O00, 900 to
the rural credits bank means that the
government must go into the market
and borrow that much money at cur
rent interest rates. If the govern
ment is to be repaid, principal and in
terest. it is merely lending its credit
for the accomplishment of u general
good and the process is not open to
serious objection. But if the interest
on the s25.OOO.OOO is to be an outright
gift to the farmers, it becomes u case
of taxing money out of one mans
pockets to put it into the pockets of
which is the most objection
able kind Of class legislation.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Census Director Steuart.

The selection of William NJ. Steuart
as director Of the census is most
gratifying indication that the prin-
ciple Of merit and experience is to be
recognized in the organization Of the
new federal administration. Mr.. Steu-
art has been in the census service for
over thirty years, having been appoint
ed to position there in 1890 He has
filled several responsible posts and has
come to be recognized as one of the
foremost Of American statisticians
Having served as assistant director of
the census since the creation of that Of
flee, he is we'll versed in the admin
istrative requirements of the Office
His selection now to head the great
organization which bears such an i'm
portant relationship to the business
welfare Of the country is a mark of
not only high esteem, but is an assur-
ance of the conservation of special
talents for the good of the govern
ment service.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Mesille E. Stone.

No highe" saute can be paid to
Melville r. Ston., as he retires from
the post of general manager of the
Associated Press, than to say that in
his long service he has typified the
ideal which is today in the hearts of
reputable newspaper men the world
over. For twenty-eight years, since
the founding of the organization which
today stands as monument to his
genius and integrity, he has through
the influence of example been shap-
ing that ideal. Controlling during that
period the destinies of the worlds
greatest news-gathering agency, the
standard which he has insisted upon
his determination to discover and
convey to the world the unvarnished
truth-have played vital part in the
progress of his fellow men.
1t is not too much to say that, more
than any other one man, Mr.. Stone
has influenced American journalistic
standards. II is not too much to say
that American journalism is today the
pattern upon which the press of the
world would cut it's cloth. And it is
not too much to say that there exists
no more potent single influence for
the betterment of the world than the
press. For the world, since the be-
ginning, has retrograded as false
theory has obtained and has progressed
as the truth has prevailed.
1t was on his faith in that fact that
Melville Stone builded his career.
Equipped for the achievement of high
success in any field to which he might
have turned. he chose to dedicate him.
self to journalism. And though his
choice involved the sacrifice OF tenn.
poral rewards which might have
tempted another, the larger reward
which is his today, the appreciation of
the nation for a great service faith
fully performed, must be to him a
splendid justification of his choice.
BY him standard has been set
which will continue to WELD the in
fluence it has already exerted upon
American journalism, for many years
to come. Happily the active force of
that example is still afforded. For
while Mr.. Stone retires from the man.
agement OF the Associated Press, he
continues to hold the Office Of secre-
tary. and will fill the new post of
counselor. Thus the value of his great
knowledge of the organization is pre-
served thereto. and the greater value
of his immediate influence upon
continued to the world at
large. With this fact so. and with
Frederic Roy Martin. for many years
associated with Mr. Stone,
taking up the reins of active manage
ment. the nation will rest secure in
the assurance that truth. decency and
patriotism are to continue as the
watchwords Of the Associated Press.
For that is the Melville E. Stone code.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
POLITICS AT HOME
A Delayed Journey.

What explains Gov. Cox's delay
about visiting Europe? This question
is interesting the politicians.
Soon after the November result was
announced. it was stated that the de,
feated candidate for President would
make a journey abroad. take a leisure.
ly look at the destruction the war had
wrought and sound sentiment about
the future.
The step seemed we'll conceived. 1t
would serve the double purpose of
acquiring important information, and
of taking the travellers mind off the
depressing experience he had just un-
derSone. The most complete defeat
in our presidential annals had just
been recorded.
This was five months ago. But Gov.
Cox still fingers at home.
The most persuasive explanation of
the matter yet offered is that the
democratic opponents of the governor,
over-eager to put him out of fur
thcr party calculations, moved too
swiftly and too openly. The attempt
to dcthrone Chairman White of the
democratic national committee by the
friends of Mr.. McAdoo opened Gov.
Cox's eyes to danger, and he decided
to remain close to base. for awhile at
least. and watch developments. He is
still watching.
This may not mean that the gov
ernor intends to make play for an
other try at the presidency, but it may
mean-in fact, surprise would be gen
cral if it did not mean-that the gov
ernor does not intend that his enemies
shall deal with him in any summary
fashion: that he will not submit to any
squelching processes; that he intends
to have Il say in 1924 in his own or
somebody's behalf. and that they
reckon i'll who think and plan to horn
him off by any assa ults on the present
party organization. or on his personal
friend who is now at the head of it.
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Mr.. Burleson's Future.

Former Postmaster General Burle
sons trip to Europe is in the interests
OF cotton. He describes himself now
as cotton planter, of Austin, Tex
He will investigate conditions abroad
in an effort to ascertain the reasons
for the present depression of the lead
ing southern staple, and If possible get
a line on how the depression may be
relieved.
Although educated for the bar, and
long in practice; although successful
in politics. and long in office. Mr.. Bur.
Lesson has been successful also as a
planter, and is a man of large means.
His qualifications for his present mis-.
sion, therefore. are probably adequate.
Does this step forecast Mr.. Burle.
sons future? Is it as a cotton planter
he will henceforth be known? Has he
taken leave of politics forever? Did
the razzle-dazzle he received while
Postmaster General sour him toward
Office and the game he played with
zest for years?
There are those who hope not. There
are those who think not. He is sixty
eight, but robust physically. He has
the spirit OF a ''scrapper. That is to
say, he is fond Of controversy, and
skilled in it. Why not. then. a re-entry
into politics. where he could indulge
again in what delights him?
The Senate is suggested A sue
cessor to Mr.. Culberson will be chosen
next year. The senator, because of
Impaired health. is not expected to
offer for reelection. AS a candidate.
Mr.. Burleson would have the support
OF the Wilson-McAdoo wing of the
Lone Star democracy. and. in case
his present activity is successful, the
support also Of the cotton planters Of
the state. Could he win, say against
former Senator Bailey. who is Jeffer-
sonian. and wants the democracy
everywhere to raise the old standard
again and ask restoration to power
on principles long associated with sue.
cess at the polls?
Evening star., 1921-05-01
Production Credit for Farmers.

On another page Of today's Star is
published an article IN explanation Of
the McFadden- Kenyon rural credit
and multiple insurance bill. passage
OF which at the present session Of
Congress is being urged by the united
agricultural interests Of the country.
Briefly stated. the purpose OF the bill
IL to make availab bic TO American farm.
ers credit facilities equal TO those en-
joyed by industrial and commercial
interests. and the multiple insurance
feature is Joined 10 the credit mea sure
because the farmers insurance pol.
icies are to constitute an additional
security for his loans.
That more advantageous system
Of credits is one Of the great needs Of
American agriculture has long been
recognized. Deposit banks have nor
been able to provide such a credit. be-
cause sound banking practice forbids
that the demand funds OF depositors
shall be tied up In long time loans.
Thirty, sixty or even ninety day loans
do the farmer little good. for. unlike
merchant or manufacturer. he will
make. as rule. but one turnover OF
his capital in a year. Experience has
demonstrated that the average credit
need of agriculture is for a loan ma.
turing In about eleven months.
Tho McFadden- Kenyon bill very
wisely provides that loans under the
proposed system shall be for produc.
ton only. No loans would be made
under 1t for the purchase of land or
iuxuries or for any purpose except to
further the processes Of production
That q better system Of credits should
b made available to agriculture is
Of ~ great concern to the city dweiler
-as IT is to the tirier Of the soil. and
he sssuls sought to be accomplished