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Evening star., 1921-11-24
Who's Who 4:.a: esss:..s:: a:s:
IV-M. Felicien Cattier
\ HE average oitisen Of >this
country may not know that
Belgium, the diminutive ma

TINE average oitisen Of ,this
country may not know that
Belgium. the diminutive ma
ton which played such a big
part In the world war, 10 slated to
give another demonstration at the
conference on Limitation Of arma-
msnt and far eastern questions Of
pigmy making good in q giants role.
II he has thought of the matter at
all. he doubtless has reached Q super
flcial impression that Belgium, in
common with all tax-ridden peoples,
Is desirous Of reducing the cost of
maintaining war establishments. and
that she has no particular interest in
far eastern problems. The facts are
this country. which was a stumbling
block in the path OF Germany's am
bition to establish world despotism.
will have little or nothing to say
about armament, but she will have
q great deal to say about conditions
In the far east. Concerning these
no nation is better qualified to speak.
The truth Is borne In on one when
he meets M. Felicien Cattier, one of
the three technical advisers to Baron
De Cartier, Belgian ambassador, to
advisers, Chevalier de Wouters and
NJ. Jules Jadot. he is a progressive
business man of Belgium, through
whose vision and business acumen
millions of dollars Of Belgian capital
ment enterprises.
Belgium has about as large inter-
ests in China to protect as any for
eign country, and she has sent to
"Q al ~ Orto IN
and Jadot, men who. like Ambassa-
dor Cartier, know conditions in the
yellow republic in all their ramifica-
ttons. They have been intimately as
ISOLATED with China's commercial de-
velopment for nearly g. quarter of a
century.
OF middle age and alert mentality.
M. Cattter tmpresses at once with his
democratic ways. He speaks English
tcma With American newspapermen
he ID chatty. but careful always to
make no statements which in any
way could be construed as forecast.
in ns ta sesq% About w fSSw
generally in China he does not hesi-
tate to talk. The Chinese as a race
Why Belgium selected Gather.
was legal adviser 70 tho Chinese gov
ernment, and Jadot, who is manager
Of the Lung-Hai railroad. to serve as
technical adviser at the conference, is
easy to understand. AS lawyer and
banker, he probably Is connected
with more companies that are help
ing to develop China than any other
citizen of his country.
HIS professional career started
when he served as legal adviser to
the King of Siam many years ago.
After that he was appointed to
professorship in the University of
Brussels-an institution in which he
now holds an honorary professorship.
A field of almost unlimited oppor-
tunities and one in which his abilities
were early demonstrated was opened
up to him when he became a director
Of the Banque d'Outremer. Today he
10 the president OF this Brussels
banking house.
Gathers greatest services to China
have come through his activities as
a banker. II there is a publication
in Belgium corresponding to the
Evening star., 1921-11-24
At the Eleventh Hour.
Thanksgiving day is here, but

Thanksgiving day is here, but not
gone. There is still time enough for
those who have thought only Of them.
selves so far to think more of others.
There is still plenty Of time to extend
material help to those who need it.
In the swirl Of national events Of
which this city is the center 1t is diff
ficult for one to think of such a small
thing as a dinnerless individual. To.
day It Is even harder to remember
the poor, in the midst Of the great
international conference which has
for its object the extension Of Amer.
ica's customary peace to the troubled
nations Of the world.
But Thanksgiving will be more Of a
true Thanksgiving to any one. high
or low, If he adds to it some unselfish
service done for the good Of humanity
or some individual less fortunate in
worldly things than himself. This
service is not to be measured by
money, but by the depth Of feeling in
the heart when the deed Is done. Civ
ing a dollar to the Salvation Army is
enough, if the heart is right. Giving
a warm dinner to some family that
otherwise would go without is enough.
Contributing to the Red Cross roll call
is enough. Remembering the Asso-
ciated Charities, which minister's to
the thousands; sending a gift to any
worthy institution; buying dough-
nut and a cup Of coffee for some un-
fortunate who really needs it-these
deeds are enough. The hour is late,
but the day is not ended. Get busy!
Evening star., 1921-11-24
EDITORIAL DIGEST

dts who wander into mail cars in
the future
The Arizona Republican (Phoenix.
independent progressively, however,
fears that the effectiveness OF the
movement may have been lessened by
too much publicity. It believes that II
would have been better to bring the
bandits 'by bullets" because ''the ad-
vertisement has put intending mail
robbers on guard. They will ascer-
tain what mail trucks or trains are
under the protection Of the marines
and will not attack them, whereas II
they were allowed to run headlong
into the marines the warning they
would then receive would be more i'm
preSsive and lasting.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

pressive. Those birds know the
game. play 1t themselves and admire
good play In others
But. for better. for worse, tho rec
ord Of the special session IL now his
tory, and as history, will. be pledged
by its fruits. not by what II said
about Il. Eift
Evening star., 1921-11-24
The Gateway View of Washington.

Many SUBJECTS OF 1InpOTIa IaHCe dlu
interest in connection with the devel-
crment of the National Capital are dis.
cussed In the ninth report Of the Com.
mission of Fine Arts, just made pub.
lie. In no other respect, however, is
this report more impressive as re-
CARDS the Improvement Of the city
from the national point of view than
in the treatment Of the plaza between
the Union station and the Capitol.
For the first impression of Washing
ton is gained by newcomers from the
portals of the station, and 1t is most
desirable that they be greeted with a
true perspective Of the federal city.
Noting the fact that Congress. for the
purpose of making a suitable connec-
ton between the Capitol grounds and
the Union station, has purchased
twelve squares, the land being cleared
of buildings save in a few instances
OF still imperfect title, the report says;
areas. Temporary buildings to house
woman employees of the government
ibuildines slightly and we'll designed in
themselves, but manifestly shortlived)
occupy portion Of the space: the re-
mainder is ungraded, unimproved. neg
the capital leads only to weed-groWn
fields.
To correct this condition the Com.
mission of Fine Arts proposes that
after the emplacement Of the public
buildings properly forming the group
that has been begun by the station
and the city post Office, the remain
der of the space may well be occupied
by gardens as fine and as beautiful
as can be devised" 1t proposes that
Congress should provide for plan for
the development Of this area, leaving
to the future the carrying out Of the
| work.
If the incoming guest saw Wash
ington first in circumstances such as
this recommendation pictures he
would gain an impression never to
fade. Few cities present their best
aspects to the arriving traveller. Here
the outlook from the gateway" Is far
better than in many other places. in
fnitely better than in former days
here. The Capitol dome, one OF the
most beautiful creations in the world,
is Immediately visible. But the fore
ground is in an obviously unfinished
state. The time has surely come for
the consideration of details in COM
pletion of work that was assured
when the twelve-square area was pur-
chased, In view Of the length Of time
required for such projects. plan max
ing, appropriation voting and actual
construction. it is important that the
first steps should be taken at the COM
| ing session of Congress If the gate
way view of Washington that the
Commission Of Fine Arts paints In
contemplation is afforded to the world
within the lifetime of those who re-
member the old conditions Of the sep
arated railroad terminals.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

The soviet, after threatening to ter.
rorize the world, expressed surprise
at not being invited to a conference
whose object is to promote peaceful
understanding.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

There was a time when Wilhelm
Hohenzollern did not suspect that the
world could discuss peace possibilities
without taking his personal views into
serious consideration.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

New problems may easily arise in
connection with new military ma
chinery upon which the restless brain
Of the inventor has been busily at
work.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

It could hardly be expected that
the conference would consistently
hold as fast a pace as that set at
the outset by Secretary Hughes.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

The most accomplished speculative
writer finds his moments Of difficulty
in making views as interesting as
news.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

The point Of order does not appeal
to Senator Watson as strongly as an
Interrogation point.
Evening star., 1921-11-24
Women tsin the Machine"

Perhaps q distinguishing character
istfc of the sexes to date has been
that men organize behind men and
women behind ideas. The party and
the lesser political machine is the
work of men, and now very seldom
raiser any real issue of theory in
government But there was q time
in the history of the United States
when men, just as women now, voted
for what symbolized to them a scheme
parties are relics of this time. though
the intellectual fire has died on the
altars.
The Press does not believe that the
function OF woman Is to make q
political machine" It does believe
that women should be organized, just
as men are. to back the best candi.
date. AS it becomes increasingly ap-
parent that organised womanhood is
going to support at tho polls mon
who stand for certain ideas, those
ideas will come to be written into
platforms, but if women enter into
the battle and barter OF politics they
will lose their influence for good.
Rapids Press (independent).
There must be no more wars. Let
the killing be done by tho automo.
biles-Toledo Blade.
A ten-year naval holiday viii make
the sailor well-nigh gobsolete, II you
like puns.-Nashville Tennessean.
I'm q sick man, doc" How many
quarts is the matter with you?-Bur-
lington News.
Marines fighting train robbers
should remember the man who sells
tickets is protected.-F1int Journal.
Let US beat our swords into pillow.
shares and our late allies into China.
Hartford Times.
In olden times men had hobbies to
keep them interested. Now they have
automobiles-Nashv Banner.
Nowadays q fellow considers he has
had q successful hunting trip IL he
gets back alive.-Bufalo Express.
Isn't it funny that the mail robbers
never interfere with your monthly
bills?-Ashevill4 Timesk
Evening star., 1921-11-24

The new diplomacy shows signs Of
contradicting the famous epigram to
the effect that language was given
for the concealment of truth.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

In a new order of world affairs dip
lomatic frankness shows a strong pos
sibility Of superseding diplomatic fic-
ton.
Evening star., 1921-11-24
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Penalty.
There is q penalty for fame.
Philosophers have said.
The toiler for the worlds acclaim
. Is often underfed;
Until he rises by and by
To eminence sublime,
And then the people seem to try
To feed him all the time.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

Germany Is congratulating herself
on the fact that her merchandise is
worth more than her paper money.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

In addition to being a draft dodger.
Bergdou is suspected Of rather ex-
pert line Of tax lodging.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

Experience has caused France to
feel that an army is necessary as a
matter of national custom.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

A large navy program Is not now
regarded az a subject for thankful
ness.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

China has had her fears Of figuring
as the turkey in an international
Thanksgiving.
Evening star., 1921-11-24
Limited Action.

''Did you enjoy moving in society?"
''No," replied Miss Cayenne. 'The
party I attended was so crowded mo-
body could moves
Evening star., 1921-11-24

Returning . Favor.
"Have you ever made a serious ef-
fort to reform your fellow men?"
"often," replied Senator Sorghum.
But on one occasion I went too far.
I got my community so thoroughly re-
formed that the folks began to study
me to see If they couldn't discover
some weak points that would permit
them to reciprocate."
Jud Tunkins says he knows an In
dian who is going to prove how civ
ilized he is by handing his war bonnet
to his wife next Easter.
Endless Chain.
To ponder grave questions men often
have met.
Solutions they frequently ind.
But somehow each answer they man
age to get
Calls another new question to mind.
"Some men," said Uncle Eben,
cant be grateful on Thanksgivin'
unless dey's made deirselves sick
tryin' to eat mo- dan deir share Of de
turkey"
Evening star., 1921-11-24

In olden times men had hobbies to
automobiles.-Nashvi Banner.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

I'm q sick man, doc" How many
quarts is the matter with your-Bur-
lington News.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

Let us beat our swords into pillow.
shares and our late allies into China.
Hartford Times.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

Nowadays q fellow considers he has
had 2 successful hunting trip It he
Evening star., 1921-11-24

Marines fighting train robbers
should remember the man who sells
tickets is protected.-F1int Journal.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

Isn't it funny that the mail robbers
never interfere with your monthly
bills2-Ashevtlla Tfmesk I
Evening star., 1921-11-24

A ten-year naval holiday Will make
the sailor well-nigh gobsolete, II you
like puns.-Nashville Tennessean.
Evening star., 1921-11-24

There must be no more wars. Let
the killing be done by tho automo.
biles.-Toledo Blade.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01
innnnrtant 10 Mnthera
NothInn poinn.

~ hear tell that a Teller driving
along in an automobile run over your
least boy, Bearcat, in the big road
luther day?' interestedly insinuated
an acquaintance. "What did you do
about it,"
"Well, the Teller wanted me to pay
him b'cuz Bearcat bit a hole in one Of
the tires while he was going over and
over replied Gap Johnson OF Rum
pus Ridge, Ark. But l says, 'Uuh-uh (!
If you don't want your tires bit you
needn't-p'tu run over my kids -
Kansas City Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01

was adopted In 1911, have proved
success because, under its operation.
the number of voters has increased to
more than GO per cent.
Prior to enactment OF the measure
the apathy and Indifference of the Ar.
gentine elector probably was MS great
or greater than In the United States
owing mostly to the disbelief bore in
the honesty OF elections.
The law imposes a fine Of 10 pesos
or As hours Imprisonment for fall
IRE to cast a ballot at national
election.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01

Although penalties are imposed by
the Argentine laws Its strict enforce
ment has been found impracticable in
the large population centers. The
cases Of failure to vote are still so
numerous that the courts would be
clogged with them IL they did not ac-
cent the excuses of thousands who
plead inability to vote because of III
ness, absence from home or other
reasons.
Nevertheless the Argentinians be-
lieye the combined features of com
pulsion and secrecy In the law. which
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01
Waste Not.

, Near Tom l.IUlilns' house was a
swamp which was q breeding place for
mosquitoes. Some entcrprising neigh
bors, who had learned Of the crude
oil treatment, went to Tom and tried
to persuade him TO extermlnute the
pests.
"Exterminute 'emY cried Tom. mot
much Not much Why the missus an
l just paid $40 for screening the side
plazzer that she's been pestern' me
about for years. How are we goin' to
get any good out Of 1t II we XIII Off
the skeetersY--Ilarper's Magazine,
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Difficult Feat.

81 suppose" said "a lady TO con
ducter, "if I pay the fare for my dog
he will be treated the same as other
passengers and be allowed to occupy
ii scatT"
"Ol course, madam" the conductor
replied politely che viii be treated
the Sumo as other passengers and
can occupy % seat. provided dr does
not pm on feet ON III"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01

A father and his little son were
riding on a train It was one Of the
boys first trips on the train
When the train approached Flora
the conductor called the name Of the
station ana the train soon stopped.
One passenger woman got up
and lefl the coach.
The lad turned To his father and
said: papa, why dld ne make Flora
get of the trajn|-Iudiunapolis
News
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01

A new Office boy had been sent TO
the post office by his chief with two
important letters.
did you mail those lctters| asked
the chief on his return.
Eyes, sir; Just mailed them was
the reply "But you made a mis-
take-you put a 2-cent stamp on the
letter to Italy and the Scent stamp
on the one to Seattle"
"How annoying" said his master.
"What did you do?"
"Oh, l made It all right, sir said
the boy cheerfully 81 noticed It just
in time, so l slipped into the post Of
fee and altered the addresses"
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ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told in each
package Of genuine Bayer Tablets Of
Aspirin. Then you will be following
the directions and dosage worked out
by physicians during Il years, and
proved safe by millions. Take no
chances with substitutes. II you see
the Bayer Cross on tablets, you can
take them without fear for Colds,
Headache, Neuralgia, rheumatism,
Earache, Toothache, Lumbago and
for Pain. Handy tin boxes Of twelve
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark Of Bayet Manufacture OF
Observation-Disclosures of SalicyIicacld.-
Advertisement.
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VOTERS FAIL IN THEIR DUTY
Citizens of Argentina In Large Num-
bers Perslstently Remain Away
From the Polls.

Buenos Aires. --Students Of Amerl-
can politics who have observed the
operation Of the compulsory reglstra-
ton and voting law OF Argentina
have discovered that large number
Of persons registered and entitled to
vote IN that country still keep away
from the polls.
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lis Generally Done

Scott Fitzgerald, the brilliant young
novelist was the wit Of his class at
Princeton.
He once attended Salvation Army
meeting. A pretty Salvation lass rose
and spoke feryently. She declared
that If any one were to strike her on
the right cheek she would turn the
left.
"And If some one were to kiss you
on the right check" the young under
graduate called gayIy from his seat,
would you do the same thing, miss?"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01

Jack came home from visiting the
NOW boy 20 the ncighborDood.
Ills mother is 80 petty condded
Jack TO his own mother
"Do YOU mean she Is cross?' asked
IhC surprised woman.
No, she is petty and awful nice"
returned Jack
"But how can She be nice IL she Is
ppttyW called big sister
Don't you know" said Jack. "She
pets her boy, and calls him pet names
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PscholoaY

What are those dreadful pictures
hanging on the walls Of your waiting
roCmT
"Ihcy illustrate some of The tor
lures Of the Spanish luquisjton," re-
Piled lhc dentist
81 should thiuh they would be out
Of place here.
"N0r at ull After my patients have
seen what people suffered in the old
days, having tooth filled seems mere
chlld's play"
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somethInn Lacking.

An lrate fan, who had watched the
home team 20 down to defeat stopped
the umpire as he was leaving the
park.
where's your dogf' he demanded
"Dogf' CALCULATED his jumps Il
have no dog"
wei, you're the first blind man |
ever saw who didn't have dog re-
turned the disgruntled one American
Legion Weekly.
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He Knew

The talk had turned on the subject
Of the arrival IN this country Of Pro-
fcseor Einstcin.
what's an this here tax ne started
about relatlyityf' said an old man.
MS new complaint Of some kind,
I'm thinking answered his compan-
Ion.
Not so very new, neither said Il
listener ave suffered from II, /
reckon ever since me mothcrlnlaw'
been me mother.In law"
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The director of the American Mu.
scum Of Natural History announces
that mastodon bones are a drug on tho
market and prices are down to nearly
nothing If you have been delaying
your purchase of mastodon bones, now
is the time TO lay in supply
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Few Quill Pens Now.

actor playing the part Of states
man or king or a general of one
hundred or more years ago VIII write
his message with goose quill pen
and lustead of using blotting paper
VIII sprinkle sand out Of salt shaker
to soak up the surplus wet Ink.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01

Late Wednesday night congress nd
journed for n 30-day recess, or until
September 21 The senate finance
committee remains on the job to CON
tinue its work on the permanent tar
In and the tax revision measures
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Would Appeal TO Youngsters.

Jud Tunkins says every boy would
he keen for the classics II Hector and
Achilles had put on the gloves and
had the kind of mixup that could be
described on the sport page.
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From One Kind Of Wood

The shinto temples, says the Amer
lean Forestry Magazine, are always
constructed from the wood of the
japanese aboryitac on hlnoki.
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rhA Eternal TrianaIe.

A mouse is afraid of man, a man
IL afraid 81 n woman and woman la
afraid OF mouse.---Jameson MAJ
Gem.
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each or a total of $43O00O Although
this was less than the estimated AVER
age cost of one of the ships, the board
agreed to accept the offer Most OF
the vessels have been lying idle In
the James river and it has been cost
Ing the board almost $4,000 a month
to care for them. Twenty ships were
reserved to be sold at highest prices
and fifty others may be kept for use
as pontoons for the building Of the
proposed bridge across the Hudson
river.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01

When a mans trousers are out at
the knees It may be from praying and
not from shooting craps.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01

Some girls make their gowns, and
the gowns Of some other girls make
them
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01

When bids for the wooden fleet"
were opened by the United States
shipping board there was but one bid
der for the entire neet-the ship Con-
struction and Trading company of
New York. This concern offered to
take the POS vessels "as is" at S2,10O
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-09-01

A diplomat Is a person who doesn't
mean what he means others to think
he mems.
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Any young man who thinks that he
knows more than his father doubts the
religion OF his mother.