The Washington times., 1922-05-05

value. Some other unit is to
be established, perhaps goods,
perhaps day of Russian
labor. Years ago this down
fall of gold would have de-
lighted Mr.. Bryan. But now
he is off on another track, hunt
ing Darwin over the mountains
and through the valleys. Be-
sides, nations that have man
aged to hold on to gold and
stick to the gold basis seem to
be doing rather well, compar-
atively.
What will be the perfect road
when built, when all earth travel
Is in automobiles and steel road
destroying horseshoes are gone?
Many substances have been used
clam shells, Stag. rubber, sea-
weed, cotton, straw, planks.
In Valencia, Spain, a road OF
steel has been used for twenty
years, and here cement roads
are reinforced with steel, laid Ii
sections to allow for expansion.
The cheapest road is the ROAD
that lasts longest, as the cheapest
roof is the roof that lasts longest.
In these dull days for the steel
industry it might pay to try the
Spanish steel road here.
An Egyptian king kept hun
dred thousand men working for
ten years, laying 4 great stene
road for transporting materials
of which the pyramids were built.
Why doesn't this Government
use some Of the gold piled up in
its Treasury to build roads that
the country needs, and give work
to men that need it?
Some were shocked when Ger
many announced a treaty with
Russia. England was shocked
when she was told, after the thing
was done, that the Italians and
Turks had made a treaty. Now
there is talk of a German-Rus-
sian-Turkish- Bulgarian alliance.
What will surprise most of all,
II it comes along, and very likely
it will, will be ian arrangement"
very close to a treaty between
England and Germany.
Most important in that treaty,
and many Englishmen think it
will come, viii be an arrange
ment for Germany and Eng
land to work harmoniouslv in
Russia. not fighting each other,
but developing whatever there
Is to be developed. Business
soon forgets hatreds.
Senator Borah is trying to
find out why a Russian am
bassador," having no connection
with the present government Of
Russia, is. recognized at Wash
ington and allowed to spend in
his own way tens of millions Of
American money lent to Rus
sia.
The Government would not
recognize. or allow it's money
to be spent by an ambassador
appointed in this country by the
former kaiser Of Germany. Why
recognize as Russian ambassa-
dor a man. however estimable.
appointed bv Kerensky five
years ago?
Beware Of eggs and mayon-
hsise dressing mixed. A Paris
magistrate died after eating the
mixture, which had been al
lowed to stand for some time.
Cream, eggs. and mayonnaise
dressing mixed up must be
eaten at once or-LOOK OUT.
French doctors warn you that
this mixture develops microbes
unlimited il allowed to stand.
and may cause death.
Moses would not allow milk,
butter, or any milk product to
he eaten with meat. He knew
nothing about microbes, never
heard Of them, but he knew a
good deal about health, espe-
cially in his own warm climate.
The Canadian navy in one
year costs less than two million
dollars. This shows what can
be accomplished by an agree
ment between nations, when
based on sincerity and common
sense.
We agree with Canada to
keep no fighting ships on the
Great Lakes. Canada knows
that we have not the most re-
mote intention of attacking her
at any time, on land or water.
SO she is able to save her
money. Without that Great
Lakes agreement the Cana
disns would be taxed tens Of
millions every year to keep up
hips uselessly and waste the