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Evening star., 1921-04-05
Prosperity in Hawaii.
Hawaii is prospering. as the foil

Hawaii is prospering. as the follow
ing press report from Honolulu shows
THE territory of Hawaii sold S192.-
383.1S5' worth Of products to the main
land of the United States in 1920 and
bought to a total value of $74.852.453.
of Hawaii of $118.330,732. according
to Honolulu customhouse figures Bust
ness of the jsla nds shows an in
crease in 1929 of $S3.O20.17O over 1919
and gain of $116.623.436 over 1918.
Much of the 1890 gain was due to the
high prices received for Hawaiian
sugar"
This makes good reading, and espe-
cially as it disproves the predictions
Of those who opposed the annexation
OF the archipelago. Their forecast of
the future was lugubrious. They were
very certain the islands would never
prosper under American control; would
never have a chance to do so. The
imperialist spirit" that was influencing
their requirement had not the welfare
Of the inhabitants at heart, but only
the forwarding Of some large i'm
perialist scheme which would ripen
later.
AS matter Of fact, prosperity in
the islands began as soon as the Amer,
lean purpose stood definitely disclosed.
A stable and clean government sue.
ceeded rickety and inefficient govern
ment, and the effect was widespread.
Everything got the right sort of move
on, and has been moving in the right
direction ever since.
What is more, we have but begun
our" work in Hawaii. AS the import
ance Of the Pacific grows. the import
ance Of the archipelago to US will
grow; and we shall, of course, take
every step necessary to make our
selves as strong there as possible;
American ownership and control con-
tinuing to be a blessing for all con-
cerned.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

ventions that are hampered in their
proceedings by lack OF a suitable place
Of assemblage. 1t has no large pubic
concert hall, where evening entertain
ments can be held in suitable circum'
stances.
All these needs point to the desir-
ability Of some enterprise that will
meet them, whether it be by public or
private initiative. The government
will doubtless donate the site. as In
the case Of the proposed American
Legion building. But probably the
funds for the construction and the
maintenance must come from private
sources.
The Knights Of Columbia have felt
that this fund of $4,000, 900, a remnant
of the great fund raised by public sub
scription for war work. should be in
some effective way returned to the
public. No better way could be de-
vised than by providing here at the
National Capital for such a memorial
building as all the people can use. 1t
may be that despite the failure of the
American Legion project the knights
of Columbus will still find way to
establish such a memorial at Wash
ington.
Evening star., 1921-04-05
A Prospect Of Merger.

Conferences between representatives
Of the two traction companies and
members of Congress are now in prog
ress that should advance the PROPOSE
tion for a merger Of the two street
railway companies into a single cor,
porate unit. A disposition for union
is apparent on the part of the railway
companies. 1t is to their interest
to combine. not merely for immediate
financial advantage on either side. but
to adjust a situation that is certain
continually to make trouble and to in
crease public prejudice.
While confessedly difficult the prob
lem of corporate combination Is not in
superable. The present values Of the
stocks of the two companies vary.
There is difference Of judgment as
to the valuations to be put upon the
two properties. There Is a material
discrepancy between the prospective
earning powers. But all these items
are susceptible of adjustment, par
ticularly if the conditions are more
nearly eQualized as a result Of legisla-
tion that will make merger desirable
while not actually compelling it.
If the two railway company groups
can get together on terms on their own
initiative. terms that will be acceptable
to the public as well as to themselves
and will not lead to capital imitation
certain to cause fare troubles in the
future. there will be no, need perhaps
of legislation. But if an obstacle de-
velops in the way Of earning power
valuation the remedy may be found in
a change in the basis Of taxation. shift
ing from gross to net earnings.
The public hopes for a merger, to
put an end to the constant fare trou-
bles caused by the fact that one. COM
pany with its heavier. overhead and its
greater mileage Of at present. unprofit-
able trackage needs a higher rate Of
fare than the other in order to pay ex-
penses and reasonable profits, while
the other, more fortunate in its finan-
cial situation, makes an inordinate
profit out Of that rate Of fare
Evening star., 1921-04-05
Should Europe Pay Her Debts 2

What more does Europe expect from
America? When Europe sent her
frantic plea for aid to America
america responded and made colossal
Fenorts to speedily prepare herssIf to
|co-operate in bringing about victory
america spent millions upon mil.
hons to organize her armies and to
transport them to France: she did ali
this gladly and generously. Huge
loans were asked Of America by the
allles' which were gladly given and
redurnished continually
america gave money and men. After
victory had been won, all that
America asked was peace. based on
the fourteen points; but England and
france did not wish to"give America
Heven this compensation or slight sat
isfaction. They proceeded along their
way and settled everything to their
own satisfaction.
Now these nations have the effront-
cry to complain because the American
government refuses to cancel their
notes and asks instead that some day
these notes be paid.
1t Is true that 1t is hard to be poor,
but dignity. is a virtue which the
poor should never forget. 1t is ridic-
ulous to feel any resentment against
this nation because it cannot permit
itself the luxury offbeing so fabu-
lously charitable. These countries who
are always complaining of being so
poor and always imploring for finan-
cial aid from America seem to have
sufficient money to spend in maintain
ing large fleets and powerful armies.
II France and England are really re-
duced to such dire poverty that they
must ask for the cancellation of their
debts from America. then why do they
spend SO much money in preparing
themselves for another brotherly con-
fiict?-L'Unione Otalian. democratic),
San Francisco
Evening star., 1921-04-05
Proposed New States.

The other day project was reported
from the west for slicing a piece off
Idaho and a piece off adjoining Wash.
ington. welding the two pieces. and
announcing new state. There were
no particulars.
Yesterday came the news from Texas
Of a proposition to cut that large COM
monwealth in two. This is the story
from Sweetwater:,
Five thousa nd citizens OF Nolan and
surrounding counties assembled here
last night. unanimously adopted reso-
lutions demanding representation in
the state government according to
population, as provided in the cpnstitu-
fion. The resolutions also stated
that unless the demands were complied
with creation of a new state out of
that part Of Texas would be urged -
Good ground may be. for a ..kick."
but hardly, one b inclined to think.
Evening star., 1921-04-05
The. Harding Democrats.

The officers and organizers Of the
Harding Democratic Club of the Dis,
trict Of Columbia called at the White
House yesterday to present their. re-
spects TO the man" they had helped to
install in that interesting mansion.
Their reception, it is hardly necessary
to say, was most cordial. and the Presi-
dent improved the occasion ito, express
the hope that he might continue to re-
cefve the clubs support:
This club pioneered a movement
which cut large and influential flg-
ure in last years campaign. Great
numbers Of democrats throughout the
country supported the republica IL
ticket. and the Presidents remarks
Yesterday may be accepted as ad-
dressed also to them.
There is no more interesting sques-
ton than that applying to the future
Of the Harding democrats. How many
Of them voted the republican ticket
only az protest against and to get
rid of wisconsin. and how many to
put the affairs Of the government into
the hands of"a party with whose prin-
ciples as enunciated at Chicago last
summer they were acquainted?
The anti Wilsonites had their wish
in November. :. wisconsin was repudi.
ated overwhelmingly. and there is
small prospect Of it's revival. But the
republicans have just come into pow
er. and are on the eve Of interpreting
in legislation the platform upon which
| they won. 49,.
Shall we assume and say that it is
upon. the character Of this Legislation
that the future course Of the other
| class Of Harding democrats depends?
II the new laws written serye the pur.
pose of stabilizing business and restor
ing prosperity. will these democrats
despite their old afliliatiOns before VIII.
sonism displaced, their brand Of de.
mocracy, continue to train under Mr.
Harding's leadership with the party
! they long opposed?
Evening star., 1921-04-05
Railroad Wage Reduction.

The railroad companies keep on re-
ducing wages and discharging employees
because Of small dividends. despite the
excessive rates charged for. transporta-
ton. The entire. railroad question cir
cles this point: Shall the railroads con-
tinue to pay dividends on watered stock
which does not represent any cost in
vestment, or shall a proper wage con-
tinue in force for the workmen2 1t
should be recognized that human lives
are more important than dividends, and
protection could be given both IL dfvi-
dends were paid only on actually paid
for shares. Those receiving dividends
are of different opinion and have a
greater power. Therefore, il is more
likely that wages will be reduced and
that the shareholders will not cease re-
ceiving their dividends from watered
stock-Denni Hlasatel -(Czechoslovak, k,
democratic), Chicago.
Grover Bergdoli writes he hopes to get
| back when Harding gets in; II Grover
does get back It probably won't be
only. Harding who gets n.--Philadeiphia
North American.
Strawberry wine may be made, the
government says. for mon beverage
purposes" What do you do with it
| rub it in your hair ?-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Duty always comes before pleasure
in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Va.) In
| dex-Appeai. ~ j. )
Headline says Chinese fred fifty shots
| in tong war with none hurt. They miss
| ed the q,ieue.-El Paso Herald.
Well, the peach crop has at last been
| ruined. which is one more step toward
normalcy.-Grand Rapids Herald.
The mother Of invention Is not always
necessity. Consider, for instance, this
discovery for making 4lSohof -at--fve
tcents per pint.-Bogton Herald.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

A series Of conferences with busi-
ness men has been arranged for by
Secretary Of Commerce Hoover The
good listener is becoming more and
more a valued incident Of the me.
chanism OF public business =.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Japan is concerned about the ex-
ploitation by European interests of oil
fields in China. 1t is perhaps con-
sidered easier to deal with an en-
peror. than an oil king.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

His fight for the Hungarian crown
compels Europe to regard Charles Is
courageous. even though sadly behind
the times
Evening star., 1921-04-05

The appointment of Mr.. Dawes as
an investigator warrants hope of d
prolonged interest in the proceedings,
such as many investigations have
proved unable to inspire.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Authorities are disposed to complain
that the public that dema nded pro-
hibition is not sufficiently in evidence
with a demand for its uncompromising
enforcement.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

As private citizen Mr.. Thomas
Marshall may speak more freely even
though with less authority than he
did as Vice President.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

France continues to insist that Ger
many's business Reorganization pro
vides for too many receiving tellers
and. not enough paying teilers.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Peace will not be regarded as re.
cure in Europe until the approach of
n national holiday does not create
fear Of some kind OF an uprising
Evening star., 1921-04-05

The japanese taxpayer may yet
rise to inquire why his government
should be put to trouble and expense
about little thing like the Island
Of Yap.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Bolshevism would have displayed
more discretion had it seen the ad
vantages Of orderly commercial inter
change before going broke financially
Evening star., 1921-04-05

The expressions on which Eugene
Debs now bases his hopes are in the
nature Of individual communication
rather than public utterance, - ''o
Evening star., 1921-04-05

English miners compel attention to
coal crisis as rival in economic.
importance to a cabinet crisis.
Evening star., 1921-04-05
An IYritaied SAGE.

There ought to he law" began
the indignant citizen
Wait a minute" interrupted Sen
ator Sorghum. What there ought to
be is a law to prevent the making Of
any more laws except such as, can be
guaranteed ~ useful a1d pracf3cahia, =
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Bolshevism dreamed Of a Utopia, but
woke up in a general scrimmage
Evening star., 1921-04-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Old Acquaintance.
My grandfather said with a nod Of his
Its great satisfaction, in truth,
To find that the ways Of these won
derful, days
Have brought back the friends Of
our youth!
They are scattering round observa-
tions profound
On the tariff and living's expense:
And the workingmen's rights make
us SIT UP O nights
To consider its problems immense.
Il remember full well how the folks
used to tell
In accents Of poignant distress
OF the fashions too bold which would
threaten cold
To the imperfectly clad loveliness-
The times have to change; yet the sub
jects that range
Through discussions which seldom
are clear ..s .l..e.-.,.
Bid me murmur with Joy. you are
welcome. my boy,
Old friend of my youth, ever dearr'
The Rural Cynic.
Hiram" said Mrs. Corntossel, 1.-THE
boarders will soon be along enjoyin'
the fresh air and admirin' the
scenery"
II suppose so. But my suspicion is
that while they talk about air and
scenery. what's on their minds is
keepin' down the cost Of livin'."
Ostentation. -
-'You cannot judge by appearance" !"
True" replied Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. THE theater with the most
electric lights doesn't always give the
best show"
An Idealism.
Conditions will by brains be. made
Instead OF fists
When teachers are as highly paid
AS pugilists.
Jud Tunkins says a lazy man has
to do one OF two things-get rich or
depend on charity.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Jud Tunkins says a lazy man has
to do one OF two things-get rich or
depend on charity.
Evening star., 1921-04-05
An Idealisn.

Conditions will by brains be. mad
Instead of fists
When teachers are as highly paid
As pugilists. -s.-
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Large coIors range Wonder
fully soft, fluffy pure WOO! quality.
Royal Society Package Goods,
new. spring assortment. 3oc to
Kings Basting Cotton, spool, Sc.
Mercerized Sewing Cotton.
black, white and colors. No. 50,
spool, &c.
New Rubberized Kitchen Aprons,
gingham patterns. soc.
Baby Rubber Pants, pair, 39c.
Dress Shields, pair. 1Sc.
Sanitary Aprons, z5c.
Sanitary Belts, z5c.
Hair Nets, cap and fringe,
dozen. S5c.
Sanitary Napkins, dozen, SOC.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Headline says Chinese fred fifty shots
in tong war with none hurt. They miss
ed the queue.-El Paso Herald.
Evening star., 1921-04-05
The Rural Cynic.
OstentatiOn.

"'You cannot judge by appearance" !"
True" replied Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. THE theater with the most
electric lights doesn't always give the
best show"
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Tailored OF fine weaves of
mems wear serge, tricotine and
gabardine, and lined with fancy
silk Ripple. straight, pleated,
belted and box models-variously
braided. button-trimmed. en-
broidered and severely modelled.
Many are stitched or ,asfew.
hand embroidered points, :. :
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Well, the peach crop has at last been
ruined. which is one more step toward
normalcy-Grand Rapids Herald.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

The mother Of invention is not always
necessity Consider, for instance, this
discovery for making alcohol -at--dve
cents per pint.-Bogton Herald.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

Duty always comes before pleasure
In the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (Va.) In
dex-Appeal. ~ n )
Evening star., 1921-04-05

New and well made dresses of
plaid and checked gingham with
belts, full skirts and new pock-
cts. White pique or plain col
ored collars and cuffs. Sizes 2
to 6 years.
Evening star., 1921-04-05

42-gauge Balbriggan Shirts
and Drawers. shirts sizes "a to
so. drawers sizes 80 to 56-regu-
lars and stouts. Short sleeve
shirts, ank re drawers. with
double seats and strap backs.
Irregulars of s1.00 quality-not.
a bit hurt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-16
The Ogre Who ate Fools

ket place and VIII work . miracle
for you"
So the King and his councillors
went with Truth TO the market
place, where all the people OF the
land had Assem- bled 70 discuss tho
question OF the ogre's next victim.
Truth cast a spell upon the people.
and when they were spelloouu5
asked In mighty voice Who
among ye thinks himself at 70 be
the Kings advtser-tne Wise Man
OF the realmT" With 8 mighty roar
the whole multitude. as one man.
shouted. III" Truth turned sadly
TO the King.
You see" she said. each 90 the
land thinks himself the wisest IN
the whole land. and yet you know
well. oh, King! that each man tear.
eth in his heart lest the ogre will
eat him because he is the biggest
fool"
And how can you explain this
mystery. oh Truth. that each man
proclaims himself the wtsest man
in the land. and yet fears lest he DO
its greatest fool2" asked the King.
bNL ruin uAu utau z pear u ia u III
Of delicate white mist.
The King returned to his palace
10 mediate upon the mystery. and
after meditating all night be sum
moned his people and addressed
them with burning eloquence. Re
told them Of Truth and her miracle
and OF how each man. even while be
trembled lest he be devoured as the
greatest fool In the and. was ready
to declare himself E TO be the Wise
Man and Adviser 10 The King Long
did the King plead with his sub
iects, bidding lacm serve Truth
alone. and at last his eloquence pre-
vailed on them aud they shouted
Fools are we indeed. and not one
OF us is fit to call himself a Wise
Man"
When the first Of April drew near,
and the ogre's visit was expected at
any moment. the subjects Of King
Meek trem bled more than ever. for
had not the whole world heard them
declare that they were foois7 But
the fatal day came and went and
the ogre did not appear And on
the morning Of the second day the
King sent seven brave warriors 10
the seashore where the ogre dwelt,
and when they returned they told
the King that they had found no
trace Of the ogre. only some large
footprints IN the sand-foo: prints
that led out into the sea-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-16

Once upon = time there lived q
terrible ogre, a creature that was
neither q man nor an animal but a
huge, hairy beast with terrible
teeth and roar so loud that It
shook the very skies. This mon
ster lived on the seashOTe not FAR
from the land over which the good
King Meek held gentle sway Al
though the King was so good. neith-
eT be nor his subjects lived tn peace
because OF the ogre. for it was the
habit of this evil monster TO pay an
annual visit TO the kingdom and on
that visit to devour one OF the
Kings subjects The ogre always
came on the first day OF the fourth
month. and so during the second
and the third month Of the year the
King and his subjects lived IN fear
and trembling. wondering who
would be devoured.
II was tradition IN King Meek's
country that the ogre would select
for mis- victim the biggest fool IN all
the length and breadth OF the land.
although no one could tell how this
belief originated The Kings sub
tects were go sure OF this that each
aud every man tTembled n his
boots because, in his heart OF
hearts. he feared that be might be
the biggest fool
King Meek, being n humble soul.
had ever at his side a Wise Man,
whose duty It was TO advise him IN
the affairs of state And II so hap
pened that for seven succeeding
years the ogre. on HIS annual visit,
had selected the Kings Wise Man
for his prey Finally the King
called his councillors TO confer with
them as 10 how they might prevent
the ogre from devouring the Wise
Man for the eighth time because
each time he did SO il became nee
essary TO ind another Wise Man %
take his place And the King point
ed out, in his humble way. that
there would soon be no more wise
men left in the country at this rate
While the King and his council
lors debated as 70 what was to be
done. a courier came to the KING
and announced that Prophecies !
was at the palace gates and begged !
admission to the King The King
bade the courier bring the Prophet |
ess before him. she was 3 lovely |
maiden with deep. clear eyes.
Who are you asked King |
Meek
Il am Truth, replied the Proph. |
etess Come with me 70 the mar !
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-16

FOR SALE Elegant and modern five
room. corner pressed brick Bungalow
lawn and shade trees. 50 It. lot. Inn
mediate possession. $500, South side
Phone Hammond 1103-R Terms
A1A2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-16

EN- ENINti CiOW$S-Most artist ica1ly
designed and made. also hand emhroid
cry and Bleeding work; Alma r. Harring
ton. 234 Michigan avenue. phone Ham
mond 1331-Af 4-16-2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-16

Let each day take thought for what
concerns II, liquidste its own AFFAIRS
and respect the day which is to follow,
and then we shall be always ready.
To know how to he ready is 10 know
how to live. and at bottom to know
how 10 die-Amiei
TRY A "TIMES WANT AID"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-16

FOR SALE-SO acres in Michigan. the
best potato land. 90 acres clear viii
sell all at $12 per acre: T96 Calumet
aNenue. Hammond 4-Ih.2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-16
SITUATION WANTED

SITUATION WANTED-Young married
man wants position as chauffeur or
truck driver. VIII do own repairing
Address Driver. care Times, Hammond
4-i5-2
WANT WORK-Nan with car wants
work; collecting or anything; address
BIDS Times. Hammond. 4-t5-2
SITUATION WA NTEI}-ACcountant de
sires work evenings. References and
Recommendations; Address III Times
Hlmmnnd. -
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-16

Numbered indicate main points RedPOsnd
1.-Two massng
BOshevk of
include
alliance.
3POland
4Roumsn7
t. Re tJward
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-04-16
WANTED TO BUT

for cash. no dealers: Bios care OF
Times Hammond. 4-I5-2
WANTED-CheapF Ford Truck touring or
runabout for cash: 3C6 East state st,
Hammond 416-3