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Evening star., 1922-01-29
More Trade Diplomats Needed

More trade diplomats are needed in
the trade centers of the world that
American commerce may bear its
share in the Industrial revival that
Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Com
merce, has projected. with the strong
est support Of the business interests
of the United States. That is what
Congress is being told by officials of
the bureau Of foreign and domestic
commerce, on the reorganization of
which Secretary Hoover centered his
attention, as the first big work to-
ward restoration of prosperity and
Industrial activity throughout this
country.
The response of business to the
Hoover leadership and the results al
ready obtained by the operation OF
ment of Commerce are being urged
upon the House appropriations COM
mittee, now drafting the Commerce
Department supply bill for the fiscal
year 1923, as facts that should en-
courage further development and ex-
tension of this work. ~
The bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce, now using an appropria-
ton of $1,200,000 is asking for an in
crease Of $742,000, which includes only
q very few and slight increases in
salaries.
Hoover's most important innova-
ton in organization, the commodities
division, is calling for the principal
increase. Congress authorized Secre-
tary Hoover to try out this new divi-
sion of specialists in various indus
tries and commodities, with an ap-
propriation of $250,000 for the cur
rent fiscal year. DR.. julius Klein, chief
of the bureau, is now asking the ap-
propriations committee to write into
its recommendations an increase from
$250,000 to $4,000, as result of
the way that the division has been
able to increase and facilitate the
business Of the particular industries
represented, and to enlarge the diyi-
sion so as to care for other impor-
tant industries. Among the great In
dustries which the bureau hopes to
include in the specialized work OF
the commodities division are chemi-
calls, hardware and tools, glass and
earthenware, paper and non-ferrous
metals. i
It Is proposed also to organize two
special divisions, whose work will
deal especially with export technique,
for which there has been strong
demand. These are: One on foreign
investments. and the other on ad-
vertising. packing and cfedit methods
Some Of the old eifiai0na are e
II,
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be extended: for example, there is
one foodstuffs division, and it has
been found that more attention must
be given to the subject of canned
goods. Also, instead of one textile
division. it has been found desirable
to split the work UP into a cotton
and cotton goods division and a
wooden and wooden goods division.
Similarly, instead of one fuel divis-
ion 1t is proposed to have separate
divisions on coal and on petroleum
and petroleum products.
X X \ X
For the far eastern division an ap-
preparation of $235,000 is being
sought instead of s150,0oo for the
current fiscal year. Dr. Klein ex-
planned to the appropriations COM
mittee that it is the intention of the
bureau to extend the work in the
far east countries as well as in this
country. The program calls for two
offices in India and one in Canton,
south China.
For the Latin American division
the bureau Is asking $213,000 in
stead Of 100000 now provided. With
this increase it is the intention to
expand some of the old Offices in
Latin American countries, and some
what to enlarge the force in Wash
ington. The program also calls for
new trade commissioner offices In
Cuba, Colombia, Uruguay and Vene-
xuela.
:; In the European trade development
area couple of trade commissioners
are asked for Russia, to be sent only
if the political conditions make such
assignment desirable. A trade COM
missioner at Athens and another in
Canada are also provided for in the
budget
There will also be some expansion
Of old offices in Europe, If the Hoover
development program Is indorsed by
Congress. Nothing new is proposed
with regard to Germany, because the
bureau already has an excellent or
ganization there, which is equivalent
to a. branch headquarters of the bu-
reau. c.. E. Herring, formerly as
sistant chief of the bureau, was sent
to Berlin last year because it was
recognized to be a very important
most and the department wanted a
man there in thorough knowledge
of the departments policy and with
extensive experience. This size-up
of the exacting requirements in that
particular Office has been confirmed
in reports received. In no other
quarter of the globe is 1t SO impor-
tant to get prompt and accurate in
FORMATION of trade and economic con-
slitions, and in no other place hats
K BEEN found as difficult to get it.,
because there seems to be . great
and growing Naturalization TO allow
the real factA ta "a knaEn ssss
Evening star., 1922-01-29

Those citizens of the District who
fifty years ago opposed the adoption
Of an extern
Continued Fight size municipal
on Improvements. nroeram and
the issue of bonds to pay the cost
persisted in their opposition despite
court rulings and popular votes. In
The Star of January "a, 1872, is the
following on the latest move of these
''malcontents":
The presenta ton at the Capitol OF
the memorial of the non-improvemene
malcpntents is but a renewal OF the
fight made by them against the board
Of public works in the courts and be-
fore the people. In the courts, after
a full showing of their side of the
question by able counsel, they were
defeated, and on taking an appeal to
the people they polled but 1.213 votes
out of 1900. Now. when they seek
to renew the onslaught, their forces
have dwindled from 1,2l3 to 1000, the
number of signers to the petition
This effectually disposes of the claim
they put forth to represent the peo-
pie of the city, and a glance at IN"
equally effective in dissipating the
idea that they represent the taxpayer"
Of Washington.
But the most signal evidence OF
the falsity of the allegations made
by these reactionistS against the DIS
trict government is the high standing
of the District credit in the money
circles of the world. Capitalists are
proverbially cautious the world over
and never invest money where tieie
are signs of bad managemeht en
dangering the security. Yet after a
careful examination by this class OF
shreWd busieSS men into the re-
sources of the District OF Coiunlpia'
the rate of taxation here ana the
amount of indebtedness the District
government is authorized to incur.
they have taken our loans on terms
more favorable than have been ob-
tained by any other city government
in the country. They have thiiS
shown the confidence they IeeI III 'ie
management of our CITY affairs
During the early part of the year
before the passage of the District Dill,
the old bonds ten-year) OF the cor
poration of Washington were seiiihE
at 80 to SO. Since the organization or
the District government and the Sink
ing Fund Commission they nave az
yanced to 81, which was the price
asked by the holders under the iate
advertisement of the Commissioners
"The improvement loan of four mil
lions was negotiated at 961s, notwith-
Standing the fact that every effort
was made by this party to depreclate
and destroy their value, At dn,sd the SAM ne
SeM the bonds of Jersey City, laree
and prosperous as that a place EN-: Is:
brought but 80. The water-loan bohus
have just been negotiated at par; be-
ing the first instance on record where
our city bonds have brought any such
figures.
TT cannot be said that the people
who take these bonds do not under
stand our financial status. in the face
of the continuous and VociferouS
clamor made against the District gov
ernment by it's traducers. The parties
active in making these charges have
been branded twice by the courts and
by the people as mischievous and un-
truthful, and they deserve the censure
of all good citizens. as their e1orts
can have but one aim-that OF de-
stroying the credit and good name OF
the city
Evening star., 1922-01-29
Preserve Rock Creek!

The bare possibility Of the drying up
of Rock creek should arouse Congress
to take action looking to the preserva-
tion of the sources of the water which.
flowing into that stream in small
tributaries both in Maryland and the
District of Columbia. make it one of
the glories of the capital. A park of
generous proportions has been estab.
lished within the District around the
creek,-protecting it in great measure
from the destructive tendencies OF
present-day construction and so-called
improvements. But it is now shown
by recent surveys that the waters Of
the creek are being diverted into
sewers in the drainage area, and the
denudation of the hills in preparation
Of the land for building purposes has
caused a further depletion of the sup
ply. It is urged that Congress act
promptly to acquire certain tracts of
land adjacent to the park, which will
effectually stop building operations and
conserve this invaluable feature Of the
A park is more than a mere pleas
ure spot. 1t is an expression of civic
understanding. Washington Is especial
ly blessed in the possession of COM
bination of water course and land
scenes Of unusual beauty. A wise
policy was adopted years ago Of pre-
serving these features. Had the strict
ly utilitarian thought prevailed the
land adjoining the creek would have
been taken for building sites, and the
creek itself, dried to a trickle. trans
formed into a sewer. Just such treat
ment, indeed. was proposed for the
lower portion of the creek, between
the Zoo Park and the river, but for
tunately this idea was abandoned. and
the government is now slowly but con-
sistently acquiring the necessary lands
for the preservation Of the open
stream between park borders. making
communication between the great
river park and the creek reservation,
and giving Washington the most won.
derful chain of park lands in the
world.
1t will advantage the capital little
if, after the expenditure Of millions for
the acquisition and development of
the creek park. the stream itself, the
chief feature of the place, is dried to a
riyulet, with muddy banks only oc-
casionally reached by the waters fol-
lowing rainfall. OF course, the lands
will be there, with their winding roads
and forest growths, but the principal
attraction will be gone. The mere
chance Of such happening should
stimulate action. - -. -
In Maryland a plan is already un-
der consideration for the preemption
of certain lands that will conserve the
creek waters by preventing deforesta-
ton. This should be matter Of fed
eral concern. The bill now pending
for the acquisition Of further District
lands for the park extension should
be pressed to passage. and the Mary
land project considered early, with a
view to the assured preservation of
this remarkable and distinctive feature
of the Capital city.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

It is feared that technical transfer
of the newest forest service from the
Department Of Agriculture to the De-
partment of the Interior would create
two forest services. Experts describe
the problem in this connection as so
great that two services, and even
three or four, would not be toe many
IL they could be made to coordinate.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

The Genoa conference Is not expect
ed to show extraordinary speed. Even
the question of whether there is to be
a conference is approached with much
deliberation.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

Some of the most beautiful poetry
in the English language has been writ,
ten about snow. 1t is kind Of litera-
ture that reads at its best, during a
long afternoon of a summer vacation.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

No sympathy with labor will per-
suade farmer who is trying to pay on
a mortgage to carry a union card plac-
ing him under obligations to respond
to strike orders.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

Lenin appears content to let the out
side world concern itself about Rus
sia's food while he devotes his atten-
tons to the finances.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

Ladies who desire to retain their
maiden names cannot prevent proud
husbands from parading themselves in
reflected Importance by taking their
wives names.
Evening star., 1922-01-29
Heard. and Seen

Theodore Roosevelt's desk, the one he
used when member Of the Civil Service
Commission, has been discovered by
John H. Bartlett, former Governor Of
New Hampshire, now president Of the
commission
President Bartlett was on visit
to the commissions branch Office in the
old land Office building, when he came
| across the old desk. taken apart and ly-
ing in a corner of the storeroom.
While examining the desk, Mr.. Bart
lett found the name, Theodore Roose-
velt," written in the late Presidents
| own hand, on a card in the front, just
| below the space used for writing.
The desk is of mahogany, covered
| with a sort Of green felt, as was the
| fashion in those days. Mr.. Bartlett is
having the old desk put together and
polished up again. When 1t is ready
he will have it brought over to the
office, and will either use it himself, or
| nave it set up in his office in memory
| of the great American.
Whoever Mr. Master is, ne indirectly
afforded delegates to the national agri-
! cultural conference some amusement
| ono morning. last week at the New
! Willard Hotel
Several of the farmers-real dirt"
farmers, these were-happened to be
sitting in the lobby, enjoying the
sights, when a bell boy hurried through,
loudly calling some name.
From a distance the farmers were
seen to. be laughing merrily, but what
the boy was calling was as yet indis-
tlnct He came nearer calling loudly.
Mister MASTER" Mister Master. !.
Mister Master"
That was a. nice little program
got out by the Department of Agri-
tional conference.
1t was in forty-four long, narrow
pages. typewriter, and bound in
cardboard covers. giving the pro-
gram of the conference and the list
! of invited delegates.
The program-b booklet was nothing
II not democratic. On page sixteen.
right in the middle of the list of
delegates from Iowa. you came onto
this item:
| wallace, Henry A; Des Moines;
editor, Wallace's Farmer"
Sure, Secretary Wallace Of the De-
partnent of Agriculture was a dele
gate.
Postmaster Chance told the XII
wants Club last week how he took
an examination to get his first pro-
motion in government service.
He entered as a messenger. One
day he happened to look into a room
| and saw about thirty people bending
over tables.
What are they doing?" he asked
They are taking an examination
for promotion" he was told. Don't
you want to try?"
If they were trying to play a joke
| on NJ o. Chance of Illinois he called
their bluff
He went in. took the examination
and later was told that he was the
| only one promoted.
Il tell you, I felt pretty proud" de-
clared Postmaster Chance. recalling
the time. until they told me that
the others had taken the examination
for promotion to $1,000 and that
had been the only one to take the
! examination for promotion to $1,000"
CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

Almost every government expects
its diplomats to make arrangements
for 1t to do precisely as it pleases. at
the same time avoiding any serious
resentment on the part of other ma.
tions.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

England has sold'warships to Ger.
many to be dismantled as scrap. the
distinct understanding. of course.
being that the word "scrap" shall not
retain any Of its slang significance.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

Another point in favor Of letter
carrying by air service is the fact
that it puts new obstacles in the way
Of mail robbers.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

Democratic leaders are confident
that a party has a hopeful future so
long as it can give a banquet and Sc
cure first-page space for the after
dinner speaking.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

Various national legislators appear
to incline toward the belief that a, COM
munity that does not vote ID not worth
|N4ile proTading With fnndA
Evening star., 1922-01-29

In a study of the revival Of Ger
many's industry a great deal Of curl
osity naturally drifts to the question
of how far it is participated in by
the Krupp gun plant.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

The picture of VIII Hays. together
with his speech, contains nothing to
which the most exacting Of film cen
sors could object.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

To the numerous attractions Wash
ington offers visitors some remarkably
fine sleighing has been added.
Evening star., 1922-01-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

think about de roses
And de butterfly and bee;
think about de robin
That's a-singin' in de tree.
I think about de summer clouds
A-driftin' past de moon.
I'm tired Of January \
And I'm wistful for de June.
Then de radiator sizzles
In mighty soothing way;
I read and sing and dream
With some old poet grave or gay;
The north wind shakes de window,
But he sings a jovial tune
To remind me January
Can be happy as de June. ~
Intricate Contest.
SIS politics a game Of chance or
skill?" asked the beginner.
"Both," answered Senator Sorghum.
"a man has to show great skill in
order to get his chance
Jud Tunkins says he loves his neigh
Dor, but doesn't let his affection inter-
fere with his vigilance in a horse
trade. r.
Joyous Moments Due.
"This world is but a feeting show"
We've had strange scenes OF grief.
A little effort now should go
Toward comedy relief.
Involuntary PARTICIPATION.
'I understand you have gone into
politics."
''Nope," answered Farmer Corntos-
sci, 81 was willing to attend to my
own affairs, but I discovered that /
was so surrounded by politics that
couldn't keep OUT
"a loafer," said Uncle Eben, don
do no special harm, 'ceptin' when he
tries to be nnistook Tor Z worker an
|iusixpea IN xeftin. n
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The Evening Star Newspaper Compan.

Business Office. 11th st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Office: $50 Nassau st.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European Office: Regent St., London. England.
Evening star., 1922-01-29

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition, is delivered by carriers within the city
at 90 cents per month: daily only, As cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Or
ders may be sent by mail. or telephone Main
5000. Collection Is msde by carriers at the
end of each month.
Evening star., 1922-01-29
Joyous Moments Due.

OUyVuo 3vAOffaCnVo A0Os - II
'This world is but a fieeting show
We've had strange scenes OF grief.
A little effort now should go
Toward comedy relief. 81 ~
Evening star., 1922-01-29

Jud Tunkins says he loves his neigh
Dor, but doesn't let his affection inter-
fere with his vigilance in a horse
trade. 4|
Evening star., 1922-01-29

"a loafer," said Uncle Eben, don
do no special harm, 'ceptin' when he
tries to be rnistook for : worker an
|1nsixles e xstttn. 50 EaSA l.ls8
Evening star., 1922-01-29
Fifty Years Ago
i'm The Star

Those citizens Of the District who
fifty years ago opposed the adoption
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-23
CHICAGO STRIKE FAILS
General Walkout Not Called--POlice-
man Suspccting Two Mem, Follows
Them-PuShcl Off Ruildinc.

CHICAGO. May 22.-Policeman
James G. Mullen was thrown from
ihe window of a new apartment
building on the Southside early to-
DAY by two men who are believed
to have been intent on bombing or
firing the structure. Mullen suffered
Injuries that may result in his death.
Work on the new building Is said
to have been done under the Landis
wage award. When Policeman Null
zen saw two men enter the building
ne followed them. He made his way
10 the third floor and was crossing
narrow temporary bridge span
hing a courtyard when the men at
meked him and pushed him off.
PERSONS living in the vicinity heard
MS groans and found him In the
courtyard.
general strike which was TO
nave become effective in the build
ing trades here. this morning failed
20 materlalize. The fact that Fred
NADER. president of the building
vades council, Is in Jail. charged
ntn murder in connection with the
siaying OF two policemen in the re-
cent terrorist" war, is believed TO
nave caused the collapse Of the pro-
posed strike.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-23
CHAPTER XXxvIII.
A Day I'm Bed Restores Helen.

Helen's parting remark remained
with JACK all day.
Was he an old stogy, as she had
said? Would she be happier IL he
was like-Barnes? she seemed TO
like him. his flattery. his money.
II only he could earn more. But
how?
The emoluments Of the insurance
business are certainly great II man
is successful, but as certainly they
are not to the mediocre agent. Then
there Is the uncertainty attached to
the income. one month successful
the next perhaps no business at all.
lf he could save in good times, he
would be able to tide over the lean
weeks, but how was 1t possible to
save with Helen?
lie was more discouraged than he
realized at first over her determina-
tion TO punish him for Withholding
from her the fact he had been so
pleased when he banked It. had
thought II the first step In an up-
ward swing that would make him
feel safe for future--his future and
Helen's.
She had warned him not to at
tempt TO put anything by again with
out her knowledge. He wished he
IL he handn't she would have found
II out. Fate was against him.
Not a very good frame OF mind
In which TO impress people with the
idea that they wanted something
they didn't want--an insurance
agents requisite.
lie worked doggedly all day. Saw
more prospects perhaps than on any
one day since he had been married.
yet with not one single success. At
6 o'clock he went home.
Hated and sloyod, HELEN was
waiting.
'Isntt here anything in the house,
Helen? I'd rather have cold snack
than go out, I'm all I'M"
III that isn't just like mani
Here ] have been sick all day. not
eaten a thing. and now when I'm as
hungry as a bear you talk about cold
| snacks. l expect you had big
luncheon in some of those swell res
taurants downtown, and that's the
reason you aren't hungry"
suddenly Jack remembered he
! had eaten no luncheon. He had used
| even tho noon hour interviewing
prospects. But he said nothing, sim
ply shrugged his shoulders. What
was the use!
Very well. come on he said. 81
want to get back and in bed"
Nonsense! There's an awfully
good picture on and it's only steT
from the restaurant. l want tC
see IT,"
Hot, angry words rose to Jacks
| lips and died there. She had called
him an "old stogy." 1t was not the
first time, either. She was young
| of course she liked entertainment
| Perhaps IL he refused to go with hel
someone else would be only toe
glad to take his place--Barnes
| what time did you get up?" he
asked, moving toward the door. hi,
shoulders sagging. his step ltstless
| "About five! My but l was sick al
the morning"
| Don't you think you would fee
better to get home snd have a goot
nights sleep?"
Goodness no, slept the Who'll,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-23
HELEN HUNTERS HUSBAND
By Jane Phelps

afternoon. | never felt bettor in
my life than | do now. And l like 20
see things other people SEQ. | feel
such an idiot when they talN OF pic
lures and the theaters. There's some
excuse when we don't go to the the
ater much because we are so far up
town. But when such a nice movie
house is right around tho corner
there Is no excuse for not seeing
all the new pictures"
Jack said no more. lie thought
that perhaps he should he thankful
she didn't insist upon the theaters,
although he took her oftener than
they could afford. The dinner made
him feel a bit better. lie found he
was hungry, too. But Helen was dis
satisfied. She grumbled;
such cheap placel Regular
boarding house dinnerl People never
viii give you big business when you
act like cheap skate, eating in
common places. You have 10 act and
LOOK successful IL you want to get
on
Quoting Barnes?",
what II | am! He's n smart busi-
ness man, isn't he? And doesn't he
always look smart. and doesn't he
patronize smart places whore he can
see big business men. Howard Dunn
doesn't cat In such places either
You might learn something from
him. He is in the same business"
Damn the business Excuse me-
Helen. but things have been rotten
today. l hoped TO get rested 30
might do something tomorrow
Won't you give up the show to-
night? ?"
mo I won't. If wou didn't get
business II In your own fault. You
have proved you CAM she returned
taking his arm ms they left tho res
taurant and turning toward the pic
turo house.
Tomorrow--Ifclcn Asks Jack for
Money.