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Evening star., 1921-11-19

consideration to blow a horn at all.
horn blowing is a mistake, that it
tends to confuse people. But practi-
cally all Of them are now proceeding
on the theory that the machine has
right Of way, and that the pedestrian
must hurry over II crossing ahead, or
hold back until the machine has gone
past. g..
OF course, the pedestrian must bear
q large part of tie responsibility. 1t
is easier for the person who is walk
ing to stop than for the motorist. But
when a collision occurs it is always
the pedestrian who Is hurt. and not
the motorist, and that fact should al
ways operate as warning that In the
final situation the motorist must hold
himself accountable at the points
where the people are commanded to
walk in crossing the streets.
In one particular the situation of
the PEDESTRIAN Is especially perilous.
He starts across the street with a
clear way, and suddenly a machine
coming up behind him parallel turns
into the street across which he is
walking. He has had no warning. and
when a horn sounds his first impulse
is to step back rather than to jump
forward, and he may back squarely
into the concentrating machine. Or
he may be trapped between a corner
turner and a straight-going vehicle
on the far side Of the street, the speed
Of which he has perfectly gauged and
which he is planning to avoid. There
is more danger in the concentrating
machine than in straight-away traffic.
and in the enforcement of the traffic
rules it should be the particular effort
Of the police to stop careless work at
these points.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
The Arlington Traffic Jam.

2 Commissioner Oysters absolution Of
the police department from blame for
the traffic jam of Armistice day is
based upon full examination of the
circumstances and the conclusion that
the trouble arose primarily from the
choking of the roads in Virginia, over
which the local police have no juris.
diction. Evidently from the Commits
sioner's report motor cars flowed into
the spaces around Arlington during
the morning faster than they could
be parked. The result was that, due
to the enterprise of the people who
sought to reach Arlington in good
season for the ceremonies, it was soon
impossible for the vehicles concen-
trating on Highway bridge from
eleven streets, operating at maximum
capacity as feeders, to effect a passage
across the river. In other words, a
single highway, the bridge. had to
carry the traffic borne by eleven
highways.
Nothing can be palmer than that
whatever may have been the police
guardianship over the streets leading
to the bridge and the bridge itself,
whether there were two or twenty or
200 men in charge of the traffic on
this side, such a congestion as that
which arose in Virginia early in the
day would eventually block the bridge.
1t may be that the possibilities of such
a condition were not sufficiently real
lied in advance. Evidently those who
prepared the orders for the closing of
the Aqueduct bridge at an early hour
and the concentration Of traffic on the
Highway bridge did not estimate the
enormous volume of travel that would
flow early in the day over this single
line of communication.
However distressing may have been
the discomforts of the long waits in
line. the danger of collisions and the
damage done to machines. the fact re-
mains that no injuries occurred. The
jam was tremendous, but it was not
particularly harmful. save to the feel
ulSS VI IudHy dllU u the UlSluy VI
the occasion. 1t was deplorable that
the distinguished guests and the high
officials participating in the cere-
monies were inconvenienced and in
few cases prevented from full attend
ance upon the solemn rites at Arling-
ton. But there were no casualties, and
when the whole situation is considered
the best was made of a bad matter,
that might easily, with poorer man.
agement, have been much worse.
Provisions for better accommoda-
tions for the public in reaching Ar
hngton are, Of course, in order. Memo
rial bridge is plainly indicated as the
most urgent need. But with half a
dozen bridges there would be traffic
jams if the traffic could not be prop
e,ly disposed of at the objective point,
and the present problem is to work
out a method of handling an immense
volume of travel at Arlington and
Fort Myer in a manner to insure a
continuous, reasonably rapid flow.
And that is not a District police prob
lem. but belongs to the federal au.
thorities.
Evening star., 1921-11-19

Modern diplomacy has discarded the
methods Of old-fashioned rural dicker-
ing, which consumed large amount
Of time by preliminary comments on
the weather and inquiries about the
health Of all the folks.
Evening star., 1921-11-19

By announcing himself as in the
market for naval scrap iron Henry
Ford indicates belief that the trans
formation Of swords into plowshares
may be encouraged by turning bat
tleships into flivvers.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
Lonely RESPONSIBILITY.

''How many police have you In
Crimson Gulch?"
"Only ohe," replied Cactus Joe. -
"One man can't keep order In as big
a place as this"
Don't expect him to. All we; want
with police force is to have! some
one to blame when anything goes
wrong." ~.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
An Eccentric.

An Eccentric.
Doc Braney says he can't agree
With lots Of people who appear
To think they know how things should
be.
The folks say Doc is kind O. queer.
Doc says he'd rather stand around
Than try the dances Of the day.
He likes a silence all profound
More than the jazzy tunes they
play.
The fashions cause him some regrets,
He says Of ladies that he sees
That they should not smoke cigarettes
Nor wear their skirts up to their
knees.
Each one Of us admits he finds
Such views correct and quite sin
cere.
It's telling what's in all our minds
That makes Doc seem a trifle queer.
Evening star., 1921-11-19

1t is difficult to induce the profiteer
to seek to popularize himself by TAX
ing on an extra share Of the burden
OF taxation.
Evening star., 1921-11-19

The opinion Of Judge Gary that
world prosperity will be enhanced by
a pact to prevent war comes from one
who is a recognized expert in gentle
mems agreements.
Evening star., 1921-11-19
Dilemma.

I'VE must try to make it pleasant
for the cook
But what are we going to do. She
complains IL we have company, and at
the same time threatens to Quit be.
cause the place is 50 lonesome"
Evening star., 1921-11-19

Secretary Hughes succeeded in han.
ding the situation in such a way as
to compel the pessimists to do all the
explaining. /
Evening star., 1921-11-19

Lenin would doubtless have liked
to place a few agents on the ground
during the Washington parley to
solicit orders for Russian concessions.
Evening star., 1921-11-19

The law Of supply and demand has
its complications even in connection
with 50 primitive q human necessity
as milk.
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Desirable Interchange.

Desirable Interchange.
"Statesmanship often indulges in
lengthy discussion"
II approve of it,. declared Senator
Sorghum: 1.-The hope Of civilization de-
pends on making conversation so
pleasant and interesting that people
will not permit 1t to be interrupted
by fighting"
Evening star., 1921-11-19

One way to prevent news leakage is
to give the news out as fast as pos
sible.
Evening star., 1921-11-19

Don't walk de floor worryin' bout
yoh debts" said Uncle Eben. do
yoh travelin' outdoors where mebbe
you'll find job dat'll help make a
payment"
Evening star., 1921-11-19
Following the Arruments.

OO"AAAD ss.S AAs 60AAaoAsos
When men discuss taxation scheme:
In accents grave or breezy,
That theory Of Einstein seems
Comparatively easy!
New Britain herald., 1921-07-22
FORDNEY TARIFF IS
 PASSED BY HOUSE
Measure to. Go to Senate Finance Committee For an Indefinite
 Stay There

Washington, July 22.-Passed by the house by a vote of 289 to 127, the Fordney tariff bill was expected to reach the senate finance committee today, where it will be subjected to open hearings and an indefinite stay Penrose stated the hearings probably would be brief. many leading republi- cans predicted today that revenue re- vision legislation, hearings on which will be begun by the ways and means committee Tuesday would reach the president ahead of the tariff bill. Seven republicans voted against the Fordney bill on its adoption by the house yesterday, while the same num- Der of democrats supported it. Before taking final action on the bill, which is estimated by Chairman Fordney to | raise approximately half billion dol uarsin revenue annually the house defeated democratic motion to re- commit the measure with instructions l to strike out it's American valuation
 and reciprocal provisions.
 By a final vote in the house proper
 on the five contested schedules of the
 bill, oil, hides, cotton and asphalt re-
 main on the free list against de termined fight to tax them, while the
 Longworth dye embargo provision was
 thrown out by a vote of 209 to 193 The democratic minority, aided by re-
 publicans dissatisfied with some of the
 bills provisions engineered a victory on each of the items, the ways ant means committee losing out on three of the five amendments laid before thu house. More than 200 minor commit Itee amendments also were put through being voted in a block
New Britain herald., 1921-07-22

rect the act is legitimate exercise, of the police power by the assembly, in reference to a business peculiarly affected by a public interest, with ample provision by way of review to ensure to any one concerned due pro- cess of law whereby his constitution al right shall be safeguarded.
 The rule to show cause is dis charged, and the motion for a tenn porary injunction is denied.
 JOHN E. KELLER,
 Judge"
New Britain herald., 1921-07-22
SHAMROCKS BREAK EVEN.
AlEines are Downed in First Game
 Columbias Win the Second.

The Shamrocks baseball team won and lost in doubleheader at St. Mary's playgrounds yesterday In the opening game, the Alpines lost 6 to 2. The Columbias fared better in the second contest defeating the shamrocks to in well played game. Politus pitched both contests for the Shamrocks. The scores by innings.
 r. h. c. Alp.nes ....... 000110O00-2 5 3 Shamrocks .... 2o0o2002x-6 II 5 Batteries: Begley and Baker; Poli- tus and Messinger.
 r. h. e. shamrocks .... 0ooo1ooo1-2 3 Columbias ..... 0002O0001-3 6 4 Batteries: Politus and Messinger;
Evening star., 1921-05-13
DIR. HILL DECLINES
j. S. POST IN JAPAN
Believed Slated for Ambassa.
dor to Germany, Following
Restored Relations.

DR.. David Jayne Hill of New York
fs understood to have definitely de-
clined to be considered for ambassa-
dor to Japan. and it is believed he
is foremost among those now under
consideration for ambassador to Ger
many when diplomatic relations with
that country are resumed.
Calls at White House.
DIR. Hill. a former ambassador to
Berlin, called at the White House
today to discuss foreign affairs
with President Harding preparatory
is understood that during the trip
he will make inquiries regarding
conditions, particularly in Germany,
where he has a wide acquaintance,
and that although the visit will be
entirely unofficial. the State Depart
ment will be given the benefit Of
his conferences and observations
No definite announcement has been
made, but until today the general i'm
preston had been that DR.. Hill would
take the ambassadorship to Toxic.
Because he had obligated himself to
spend the summer in Europe on pri-
vate business. however. he decided he
could not take the Toxic appointment
immediate future. He Is understood
to have so informed the President at
today's conference.
DR. Hill expects to sail for Europe
within the next two weeks and will
be gone until late in the fall.
House today was DR.. Nicholas Muir
ray Butler of New York. who also
has been mentioned as possible
choice for the diplomatic corps.
Evening star., 1921-05-13
BENSON MUCH PLEASED
WITH STRIKE SITUATION
Says Common Sense Will Meet Is
sue-LaboF Conference Is
Failure.

Common sense and good judgment
of the personnel Of the American n
merchant marine will meet the issue
brought about by the seamen's strike
In fair spirit. Chairman Benson of
the Shipping Beard said in a state
ment today.
The chairman said his appeal to
the Seafarers of the United States to
stand bE the American merchant ma
Fihe mas met with a very gratifying
response. Many COMMUNICATIONS
have been received from mcu offer
ING t1eir services +" keep the ships
moving. the statement said
Reports to the board show con-
einefaf!e Improvement. and hat our
ships are continuing to sail steadily
from al perta. While some men are
or course. being prevailed vpon by
'heir leaders 20 leave ships on their
arrival "a American ports. these men
are being rapidly replaced by those
VINO arc eager to avail themselves Of
the opportunity for permanent en-
pioyment at fair wages"
Negotiations today between thp
Labor Department and labor leaders
remained at atandstfll. Secretary
OF Labor Davis was out Of the city.
in New England on a tour of in
spectson. His conference last night
with Thomas z. Healy OF the Marine
Engineers was said TO have brought
about no change in the strike Situa-
ton
Evening star., 1921-05-13
MRS. HARDING HONORARY
MUSIC WEEK CHAIRMAN

Mrs Warren Harding. wife Of the
President has accepted the honorary
Craftsmanship Of the W aSnlnstou
music week committee.
This announcement was made today
by Robert Lawrence. organizing di-
rector OF Washington music week.
from May 80 TO June 4.
Mrs. Harding expressed gratitude at
being requested to act as honorary
chairman, as well as enthusiasm IN
the program, in the reply to an lnTI-
tation by music week authorities.
Announcement also was made to-
day that on June , the music centers
would be open for recitals by pupils
Of ConSerVatorieS and schools ana
teachers of music. Reservations may
be obtained by addressing Mr. Law
renee. in care Of the community CEN
ter department Of the public schools.
Several special features also We're
announced for music week. Among
the organizations which will render
programs are the Washington Con-
servatory Of Music and the Associated
Studios. The former will give a re-
citai at Business High School The
Wilson Normal School will be the
scene for a recital by the latter.
Evening star., 1921-05-13
ROMlG GIVES NO LIGHT
ON BERGDOLL GOLD STORY
Family Adviser Denies knowledge
of Treasure-Mrs. Bergdou
Ready t. Testify.

James F.. Romig. confidential ad-
wiser of the Bergdoll family. In
Philadelphia and awaiting sentence
under conviction there Of having
aided Grover Cleveland Bergdoil TO
escape the draft. submitted to cross
examination before the House In
vestigatirg committee today without
raising any question az TO his legal
rights
Ask what you want to know" h."
told John IL. Sherburnc. counsel for
the committee. but the examination
which followed failed to carry the
trail OF tho Sl05 600 in gold komig
procured from the Treasury for
Bergdnll beyond the Kitchen of the
RergdolI home Rom'g insisted that
he knew nothing of Bergdolfs story
that 1t had been buried in the noun
taius Of Maryland. the plea FOR a
chance TO recover Il having obtained
tn" draft tvader's release under
guard
Mrs. Emma Bergdoll. mother OF the
dodger had started from Philadei-
phia to appear before 1t. She VIII be
examined tomorrow.
Mrs. Bergdoll armed with a green
parasol, sat in an adjoining room.
while Romig was testifying. awaiting
her turn on the stand.
After Bersdoll had got az far as
Minnesota on his flight TO Germany.
he shipped his car to Romig. at
Amber, Pa.
Just as soon as got word OF this
l notified the Department Of Justice.
said Romig. and told them to have
man at Amber as Grover might
go there to get it"
Evening star., 1921-05-13
ANIMAL PARADE TODAY
WILL PASS UP AVENUE
Dogs, Horses and Other Favorites
Will Be in Long Line.

There is a saying that every dog
has his day and this is that day fer
the animals of Washington
The animal parade. under the au-
spices of the Humane Education So
ciety, which had to be postponed
Wednesday because of rain. will pass
up Pennsylvania avenue this after
noon. leaving Peace Monument at
O'Clock. After reaching the White
House. the line Of march Will extend
up 18th street to Scott Circle.
Melvin c, Hazen. District surveyor
and manager of the National Capital
horse show. will be grand marshal
OF the parade. He will be follewed I'd
by Laddie Boy. the Prestdents dog.
riding or float with -year-old
Miss isley Randall OF the Burlington
apartments.
Another feature of the parade viii
be Jeh. the mount OF Gen. Pershing.
kidron. another OF Gen. PershinR .
horses. will march with Jef.
Stubty, the overseas hero doH az
the A. f. F.. will vie with 1-add!e Boy
as a headiiner in the parade.
Four white Arabian horses. showing
at local theater this week. also will
be In line. an' robust pig Will
march.
Peggy. an old English sheep dog,
who won fame as liberty loan
driver" during the war. also VIII he
in the lineup. as will DIR. Thomas E
Neiils Airedale Peter tho l1rate. IT..
known to dog fancier's throughout
the United States.
Evening star., 1921-05-13
HORSE SHOW TO START
TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
Gentle Rain Causes Another Post
ponement--Contest Anxious
for Opening.

Formal opening of the National
Capital horse show had to be post
poned again today because of the in
clement weather. and is now sched-
uled to start at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
The efforts of Jupiter Pluvius to
break up Washington's annual equeS-
trian classic has served only to make
the horsemen of Washington and
vicinity more eager for the opening
of the show.
4 committee composed of Thomas
Bones, Melvin c. HaZen and Maj.
Harry Leonard called on President
Harding yesterday afternoon to ex-
tend to him an invitation to visit the
show. The President assured the
committee Of his desire to a part
Of the show and promised to attend
one day of the meet If his other en-
gagements permit.
The opening event of the show will
be for officers charges, light weight,
for which there are seventeen entries.
silver loving cup Will be awarded
the winner.
Three cash prizes and ribbon will
be awarded the first four horses in
the second event for novice pairs of
harness horses. shown with appro-
pirate vehicles.
Cash prizes also will be awarded
for the third event for sporting tan
Gems. Eight other entries are
scheduled for the first afternoon At
5 o'clock racing will start. Between
the races Battery f. 18th Field Ar
tilIery. will stage military drill.
Virginia railway cars,
leaving 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, 60 direct to the show grounds
at the south end of Highway bridge
If the show opens tomorrow after
noon it will continue for five after
Moons, not including Sunday.
Evening star., 1921-05-13
WOULD BUY MT. VERNON
AND MONTICELLO SITES
Resolution introduced in Congress
Urges That Government Pur-
chase Historic Homes.

Acquisition by the government OF
the property on which the tombs and
former homes of Presidents Washing
ton and Jefferson are located. at Mount
Vernon and Monticello, is provided for
in a joint resolution introduced yes
terday by Representative Kindred of
New York. The primary purpose in di
recting the Secretary of the Treasury
to acquire the shrine by purchase or
otherwise. Representative Kindred
said, was to abolish forever the un-
American system of tolls or admission
charges exacted from the American
republic for the privilege Of being ad :
mitted to the tombs of the great
American Presidents. George Wash
!ngton and Thomas Jefferson.
The resolution provides that the Sec
retary of the Treasury be directed to
pay reasonable sums for the lands and
property out Of any available funds in
the Treasury. by right Of eminent do
main or otherwise.
The price to be paid for these prop
critics. the resolution stipuiates, Is to
he determined by d commission Of two
OF more members to be appointed by
the President.
Evening star., 1921-05-13
ANNIVERSARY PLAN
Of GOSPEL MISSION
Churches to Observe Fifteen
Years of Successful
Charitable Work.

Sessions morning. afternoon and
evening. two OF them at prominent
local churches have been arranged
for next Sunday in observance OF
III" fifteenth anniversary Of the
Gospel Mission. 2;i John Marshall
place. At IL O'Clock in the morning
at Mchendree n. F.. Church. Masss-
chusetts avenue and 9Th street north
west. Rev. Charles f.. Shreve. pastor.
$. NJ. croft will preside over special
services. which viii he featured hv
reports by mission workers and talks
by Mrs. William Ruckin CHAM of the
board of trustees. Herbert w. Kline.
superinte ndent of the mission, and
Mrs Kline
Mrs. buckingham Will preside at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon at the mis-
sion and viii discuss work in the
hospitals and jails. Miss Nellie
RrisCoe viii talk on dispensary and
diet kitchen work and Mrs. Kline Will
tell Of relief work among women and
children, r Y. Chung will talk on
Chinese work and brief addresses will
he given by friends from other mis-
sious visitors and converts. and music
will be contributed by the Baltimore
trio.
Scripturni Drill.
A; 30 pm in Emmanuel Baptist
Church 18th street and Columbia road
northwest. Rev. DR.. G.. &. Johnson.
pastor, one Of the features will be- u
Scripture drill by children Of the
cirorgeiown branch OF the mission. ur-
der direction of Miss Mamie Riley and
James McCurdy. There also will h.
d number Of talks by mission workers.
The missions statistical report for
the year ending April 80, last. shows
the following Interesting items:
Number Of services held in audi
torium. AIS: Georgetown branch meet
ingS 365; children's meetings. io4;
hospital services. "a; healing services,
AZ; Jail services, 81: open air. tent.
special services. 1875; total services
during year 1,l62. attendance in all
services, lover $1,000: professed con-
version. 421; churches visited. 81:
requests for prayer. 3.l25; homes Wis
tied and relief given 3.6: hospital
visits. 90: dodgers in dormitores.
23,+95; free lodgings. 1854: free meals,
4.s1l: meals furnished in Penny
Lunch 44.96S; average price paid per
meal, 20 cents. garments given away,
tover). 1900; free lodgings in wom-
ems and children's shelter, 607, and
families sheltered. IS.
The missions free dispensary treat
ed 2.164 cases. The attendance at tn.
day nursery was 1881. and that at
the emergency home for children, was
5,245.
Evening star., 1921-05-13
FUNERAL OF S. S. YODER.
Burial at Arlington Follows Serv-

Funeral service for Samuel S. Yoder,
former member of Congress from Ohio,
who died Wednesday at his residence.
203 Maryian nd avenue northeast. were
held at 80 o'clock this afternoon AT
the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Sd and f
streets northwest The Camp Guard
acted as pallbearers.
The Rose Croix Scottish Rite. serv-
ices We're conducted by Canon Taylor
Snyder Services also Were conducted
by Burnside Post. G. A. r. The serv-
ices were attended by members of the
Loyal Legion. National Geographic So
ciety, Association of Oldest Inha abitants
and Capital City Chess Club, of which
Mr.. Yoder was a member.
Interment was at Arlington national
cemetery beside the body of his wife.
A squad of soldiers from Fort Myer
fired A volley over the grave.