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Evening star., 1922-06-22
Senators Are Taken to Task
For Defacing Walls Of Capitol

persistent visitors and the senators
find q measure of greater privacy.
So vigorous has been the protest
of Senator King to the rules commit
act Of vandalism that 1t Is not likely
further doors will be cut in the deco
rated walls of the Senate wing.
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A couple of years ago the Senate
employed q widely known artist
Charles Ayers Whipple OF Boston
Mass, to restore the very decorations
which have been removed to make
more room for Senator Mccormick
Mr.. whipple is still engaged in his
work of restoration and with re-
markable skill is putting into fresh
condition the paintings which nave
been discolored by time and detaceu
by careless passers by. He has SUI
considerable section OF these deco
rations to go over.
From the viewpoint of Senator kin9
none but Americans would permit the
destruction of priceless mural deco
rations, the equal Of any fresco WORK
to be found in the palaces OF the Ola
world, to make way for mere doors
particularly when other doorways can
be used with little difflculty to reach
the samo rooms. Senator King. how
ever. does not believe that the sena-
tors will hereafter disregard the
artistic value Of the decorations ana
permit them to be cut away.
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Brumidi, who had charge Of the
mural decorations. and who had with
him in the work other artists OF
great ability, is recognized as one
Of the great painters Of his day. lie
was a native Of Rome, where he was
born in 1906. He died here In 1881.
He was at one time commissioned to
restore the Loggia of Raphael in the
Vatican. In addition to being
painter. Brumidi was a captain of the
national guard. He refused to order
his command to fire on the people and
was thrown into prison for fourteen
months, and through the influence OF
Pope Plus TX he was released with
out a trial, and then determined 70
come to the new world. He came 10
this country in 1852 and later be-
came an American citizen. The soho
construction of the Capitol ouilofns
suggested to Brumidi that superior
style of decoration in real fresco
should prevail, as in the palaces OF
Augustus and Nero and the baths OF
Titus and Livia at Rome. His sug-
sestions were accepted and he was
commissioned to undertake the WORK.
In addition to the corridors, Brumidi
decorated the Presidents room. paint
ed the canopy of the dome, part OF
the historical frieze in the rotunda,
and decorated the rooms of the
House committee on post ofloes ano
post>roads. the Senate appropriations
committee and the Senate District
committee.
Evening star., 1922-06-22
Who Precedes Whom?

1t Is very sad to learn that In
Hawaii major general and a rear
admiral are prevented from going to
the same dinner because there is a
question as to which should go first
Each officer insists that he should
precede the other, by virtue of his
rank, and their respective depart
ments at Washington have been un-
able to decide this momentous ques-
ton,
Surely this question of precedence
can be settled before it disrupts the
government or causes volcanic erup-
tion in Hawaiian society. In lieu of a
final Official decision from Washing
ton. a mere civilian would think that
the officers could forget their rank
for the nonce. and pretend that they're
just gentlemen, following the rule OF
ordinary social behavior, which is to
let the other man go first.
And yet that might not solve the
problem. The thing might change into
an interminable Alphonse and CASTOR
act, with the Eold-braided officers and
all the other guests starving at the
door of the dining room. It is an awful
situation.-Elmira Star-Gazette.
Evening star., 1922-06-22
Correcting Unfair Determinations

In arranging for the investigation
of the opposing equities Of the Dis.
trict and the United States the new
fiscal law is unfortunately worded to
give the impression that the search for
District equities Is not to be facili-
tated in the same degree as that for
the equities of the United States. For
example, the accountants to be en-
ployed to ascertain the statistical facts
cannot include any accountant who
resides In the District, or who has ever
been employed by the District or Fed
eral government. The United States is
to have special counsel named by the
Attorney General to represent or to
protect its interests before the
tribunal But no attorney and-no
accountant to represent the interests
of the District is to be appointed and
paid from the fund to meet the ex-
penditures OF the joint committee. to
which the District contributes 60 per
which the interests of the United
States are thus elaborately and dis
criminatingly protected is appointed
by the United States from the repre-
sentatives of the United States in the
national legislature. and any member
Of Congress may intervene as addi-
tional special volunteer counsel for
the United States.
Uncle Sam. the all-powerful, who
needs no protection. is thus tenderly
and discriminatory shielded, while
the impotent capital community,
without representation, in either court,
paid advocates or accountant wit
nesses. is left entirely unprotected.
Washington is confident. however.
that the joint select committee, chosen
in pursuance of the law. will be con-
stituted in such fashion as to perform
its functions impartially, and even
sympathetically. supplying itself that
protection to the helpless party to the
controversy which a discriminating
and unfair law by its literal terms
entirely fails to give.
Evening star., 1922-06-22
The Railroad Strike Vote.

While officials Of the railway unions
affected by the wage cut to become
effective July 1 are reported as dis.
appointed at the slowness Of returns
from the strike vote, they continue to
express confidence that a strike will
be authorized by an overwhelming
majority. But there is, evident in
their tone when they discuss the pros
poets of a strike today q change which
is an encouragement to the public. At
the time the strike vote was ordered
the ofIlcials Of the unions took the
public attitude that the decision as to
a strike rested with the men, that a
majority vote in favor Of strike
would be regarded by them as a man.
date. They now hold't that the strike
vote amounts only to vote of conf
dence in the union, leaders, authoriz-
ing them to use their judgment as to
whether there shall be suspension
of work.
This leaves the way open for a
last-minute appraisal Of public senti-
ment and q decision based on the out
look ct The end of june, Il Is not
Evening star., 1922-06-22
+ ANDAL1sM in the Senate wing
of the Capitol-with the SEN
ators playing the part Of van

ANDAL1SM IN tne senate WinB
" OF the Capitol-with the Sem
v ators playing the part Of van
dals-is the latest charge
brought against that body. The ac-
| cusation is made by Senator. Mr.
King Of Utah.
On the ground floor Of the Senate
wing. the walls and ceiling OF the
corridors are beautifully, decorated
with paintings. executed by and un-
der the direction of Constantine
! Brumidi. an Italian artist Of repute
who spent twenty-six years OF his
| life in Washington. and q great part
Of the time at work on mural decora-
tions and fresco paintings in the
Capitol.
The corridors on the ground foor
/ of the Senate wing are the wonder OF
millions of visitors to washington.
The Capitol guides never fail TO
| point out the exquisite detail or tne
century these decorations have been
one Of the principal features OF In
terest in the Capitol building.
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But apparently the mural decora-
tions mean little to senators when it
/ the request of influential senators.
! the Senate rules committee. which
has charge of the distribution Of Of
| flee space to the Senators and all
| things pertaining to their comfort.
has permitted the panelled walls to
be cut away to provide an extra door.
here and there This was done one TO
Smith of Maryland. when he was in
| the Senate a few years ago.
But Senator Medill Mccormick Is
other panel been cut away to provide
an additional doorway to his OFFICE
but a huge wood and glass partition
has been erected to turn one end OF
for him. This not only disturbs the
symmetry and harmony OF the corrf-
| dors. but shuts off from public view
a considerable section Of the mural
decorations.
Not many years ago at cost Of
about $4.o00.000 the Congress erected
marble Office building for the use
| of the ninety-six senators, on a corner
to the northwest Of the Capitol
building. And each of, the Senators
has a suite of offices in that building.
But ever since the ONCE building was
erected the principal aim of the sena-
tors. when it comes to Office space. is
| to find some accommodations for
, their private offices in the Capitol
Itself dcs In the ,s5 Tst is pass aioss
/ to the Senate chamber. il they sue,
ceed in obtaining one of the Capitol
; rooms :. This is a distinct advantage
calls. % In the Second place. these pri-
vate Offices are not easily located by
Evening star., 1922-06-22

Vesuvius is active again, but, &C
cording to experts. not dangerously
SO. The famous volcano has given
several historic reminders Of the dan
gers of overconfidence.
Evening star., 1922-06-22

Suggestions that the flapper be
laughed out Of attention have not
proved practical. Nobody could have
a hearty laugh for every fiapper loom
ing into the landscape. There are
limits to human endurance.
Evening star., 1922-06-22

The world would be easier in mind
II Marconi could. as a statesman, in
vent practical devices for government.
as easily as he inyents extraordinary
mechanis
Evening star., 1922-06-22

Women are proving so successful
in politics that 1t will soon be Gus.
tomary to introduce a speech In either
house Of Congress with the phrase,
ladies and gentlemen
Evening star., 1922-06-22

There was no means suggested in
connection with daylight-saving for
laying by an extra amount on the
longest day in the summer,
Evening star., 1922-06-22

Even If science perfects a method
Of storing warmth direct from the sun,
there will remain the danger Of a
strike in the solar heat works
Evening star., 1922-06-22

There would be general sejoicing in
Mexico if all that country's enterprises
were as prosperous as Mexican Pc
troleum. -. ...
Evening star., 1922-06-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
Fashions Bouquet

4. Fashions Bouquet.
She seemed a shrinking violet
Before she bobbed her hair.
No blossom that you ever met
Revealed a charm so rare. -
,'.t !
, And like a flow'r she still will be
Whatever, styles may come.
Her hair now makes her look to me
Like a chrysanthemum.
Evening star., 1922-06-22

Having become familiar, the radio,
like the phonograph, is now judged
by the kind Of tune that is played
on 1t.
Evening star., 1922-06-22

1t will not always be easy to keep
current politics out Of the Fourth of
July speeches now in course of prep
aration.
Evening star., 1922-06-22

The successful diplomat must know
precisely the point at which diplomacy
transforms itself into lobbying.
Evening star., 1922-06-22

Making traffic regulations for the
ocean is one OF the responsibilities
resting heavily on nations just now.
Evening star., 1922-06-22
Irrationalities,

Iffat10naHt1eS.
'1s there anything more foolish
than the furs a woman wears in
summer"
"Yss," replied Miss Cayenne; "the
heavy uniform a policeman is COM
PEELED to wear in summer" ''''
Evening star., 1922-06-22

Jud Tunkins says after looking at
a fashion parade he has decided that
il all the worlds a stage 1t ought to
have more dressing rooms.
Evening star., 1922-06-22
. Moral Issues" I"

When is a moral issue not a moral
issue? Mrs. Margot Asquith, who has
put her feet on the desks Of more
prime ministers than any living wom-
an, and Gene Stratton' Porter, who
has done more for sugar-and spice
and nd-everything-nice than anybody ex-
cept President Harding, are at issue
on the morality of cigarette smoking
for women. Mrs. Porter, in MCCALL s
Magazine. urges a government curb
on Indecent literature" which she
implies Is making girls smoke cigar
cites and go about half-clothed" by
describing people who lead such
lives" Mrs. Asquith, asked from
coast to coast what she thinks of
cigarettes. replies irritably. What on
earth difference does it maker"
Mrs. Porter, on the other hand, sees
moral issues all about her. She can
name half dozen magazines that
shock her almost to paralysis" They
protect the innocent girls from con-
tamination.
OF course, one mans moral issue ia
another mans subject of complete in
difference. Cigarette smoking among
women probably heightens the hlood
pressure and irritates the nervous
system, but. after all, it is not much
more a moral issue than overeatine.
which also heightens the blood pres
sure. or undersleeping, which also fr-
ritates the nervous system. A read
ing Of Mrs. Asquith's memoirs wouId
doubtless heighten Mrs. Porter's blood
pressure, and certainly Mrs. Asouitb'a =
nervous system would not stand more
than a very small dose Of 'Laddie. !"
These 'smoral issues" how they sue
ceed one another.-Hartford Times.
Our idea of hard luck is a fat man
at z dance on hot night.-FIint, Mica !,
Journal.
The honeymoon is over when he no
longer drops the sporting page when she
puts on a dance record.-Birmingham
News.
Experience is not only an EXPENSIVE
teacher, but an inefficient one as WELL
Wichita Eagle.
Lips that touch the lipstickLshall never
eat the corn on the cob.-Nashville Ten
nessean.
The prevailing conception Of tho tree
Of liberty is that 1t Is convenient place
In which to feather ones nest-Colum-
bia Record.
Nowadays a man builds a garage on
q yscant lot and IL there's any money
left he constructs houSe.-Toledo
Blade.
The real trouble with life is just the
same as with a time-tahle-by the time
3 man has It figured out the train, Il
gone.-Faraersbart Nsws. - 49, -; =
Evening star., 1922-06-22
Musings of q Motor Con

With motots running every way
While raucous horns complain,
July, the Fourth. I'm here to. say,
Cannot be- safe nor sane.
Evening star., 1922-06-22
Excessive Forum

II held fours twice: and q royal
flush last night" unused Piute Pete.
That's wonderful luck!'
Mot in Crimson Gulch. Itn be
weary months before suspicion dies
down sufficiently to let me sit in an
other poker game"
Evening star., 1922-06-22

The real trouble with life is Just the
same as with a time-tahle-by the time
\ man has 1t figured out the train, Il
9one.-ParkersburE News. - -; - =
Evening star., 1922-06-22

Nowadays a man builds garage OF
n vacant lot and IL there's any none,
left he constructs a house.-Toledt
Blade.
Evening star., 1922-06-22

The prevailing conception Of the tree
of liberty is that 1t Is convenient place
In which to feather ones nest-Colum-
bia Record.
Evening star., 1922-06-22

"A lot of talk" said Uncle Eben,
don't interest nobody ceppin' de per.
son dat's doin'. It; same as what you
says .toa mule or q pair o dics.~
Evening star., 1922-06-22

Iips that touch the lipstickLshall never
eat the corn on the cob.-Nashvflle Ten
ueSSean.
Evening star., 1922-06-22

Experience is not only an expensive
teacher, but an inefficient one as we'll
Wichita Eagle.
Evening star., 1922-06-22

The honeymoon is over when he no
longer drops the sporting page when She
puts on dance record.-Birmingh
News.
The Washington times., 1922-07-01
MAN DYING, TRIO
HELD AS SEQUEL.
To rum PARTY
Hospital Patient Shows
Symptoms Of Having
Been Poisoned.

With william T. Burke. thirty
years old. 1907 Thirtieth street
northwest. lying at deaths door in
Emergency Hospital as the result
of an alleged booze and dope party
held last Thursday night In the
shop of Harry Angel, Q locksmith,
3205 Prospect avenue, three OF his
companions at the party are being
quizzed at the Seventh precinct po-
lice station.
Those held are:
Edward Charles Tanning, TWEEN
ty years old. 1924 Prospect ave.
nue..
George curran. eighteen years
old. 1912 Volta place.
Charles e. Leonberger. nine
teen years old. 1882 Thirty.third
street.
Burke and Tanning were taken
violently i'll at the party and were
rushed to the hospital. Tanning re-
covered last night and was arrested
with Curran and Leonberger.
According. to Curran. while the
men were gathered at the lock.
smiths shop 1t was suggested they
get some liquor. He said that
Tanning left and returned a short
time later with two bottles Of corn
whiskey which the quartet drank.
Curran also told the police that he
noticed both Burke and Tanning
sniff a white powder which he be-
lieved was dope. A short time
after this, Curran said. Burke and
Tanning became i'll and were rushed
to the hospital in an automobile.
Lieut.. Joseph Pierson. who has
charge of the Investigation into
the case, attempted to obtain some
Of the powder that Burke and
Tanning are alleged to have had.
They also are seeking the bottles
which contained the liquor. Pierson
said that IL the bottles are found he
will take them to the Health De-
partment and endeavor to have the
residium analyzed for poison.
At the hospital attending ply
sicians expressed little hope for
Burke's recovery, It being said he
shows symptoms Of violent poison
ing.
The Washington times., 1922-07-01
THIS TINY MISS
WON NEW BIKE
IN JUST 2DAYS
Myrtle Thornburg Shows How
Easy Times Contest
Really Is.

This little miss, eleven years old,
is off for a ride on her new Ranger
bicycle which she received from The
Times yesterday as a reward for Sc
curing fifteen new six-months SUD-
scriptions to The Washington Times.
Her name is Myrtle Z. Thorrburg'
living at 519 Third street northwest.
1t did not take Myrtle long to earn
her bicycle and 1t took her less time
to get It from The Times. Myrtle,
who is a bright young lady fT her
age, being in the sixth grade or the
Seatonl School, did not start out 20
secure subscriptions until last Mon
day. She found so many people
who were both anxious to have this
popular newspaper delivered to their
homes and also anxious to help her
secure a $55 bicycle free, that she
secured all Of the necessary fnteen
orders by the next day, Tuesday.
She brought the subscriptions into
the circulation department OF The
Times Wednesday and by Thursday
they were verified as to genuineness,
etc. and on Friday morning this
naper took great pleasure in making
delivery of the bicycle to her through
The Hecht Co., Washington repre-
sentatives Of the Ranger.
A score of other girls and boys
have turned in their fifteen subscrip-
tions within the last day or two ana
will soon be riding their bicycles,
More than a hundred are within a
few subscriptions of earning a
bike" II you haven't started out
to earn one yet. turn to the adver-
tisement in today's paper giving com
plete details and start at once. Sub
scription books, however, must be
called for at The Times office.
The Times has arranged to pur-
chase as many as 1000 Rangers this
summer and we want every ambi-
tious boy and girl in Washington
and surrounding territory to get
one. Also larger bicycles for grown
ups, both men and women. Every
body is eligible. No age limit.
The Washington times., 1922-07-01
ANTHRoPoLoGlSTS PROBE
THEORY OF EVOLUTION

LONDON, July L. This should
interest Mr.. William Jennings
Bryan.
British anthropologists are investi.
eating the theory that modern men
are not men descended from apes.
but have walked this old mundane
sphere in their present physical form
Tor some 100000 years.
The anthropologists are Of the
opinion that this research will lead
to the conclusion that II a neolithic
man were to don the topper
"spats" and other garments Of the
present-day Piccadilly "swanker''
that he would cause no sensation he.
cause those two men are physically
the same.
H. J. Fleure and T. c. James, OF
the University College of Wales and
two of the British scientists who are
working on the theories expounded
by Mr.. Bryan in contravention to
Mr.. Darwin, that after all modern
man is only the neolithic man grown
old.
The Washington times., 1922-07-01
COnnally Wants
Congress to Probe
Mexican Seizures
BY Universal Service.

Following Is the text OF Repre-
sentative Tom Connally's concurrent
resolution designed to determine by
Joint Congressional investigation
whether the alleged kidnapings and
property seizures in Mexico WITHIN
the last few days were part Of a con-
spiracy by American interests to pre-
vent recognition OF the Obregon
government by the United States:
whereas, press reports during
the last few days have carried state
ments to the effect that American
citizens in Mexico have been cap
tured by bandits and held for ransom;
and
whereas the occurrence of such
incidents tend to complicate the IN
ternational relations between the
United States and the Republic Of
Mexico; and
whereas II such seizures and
captures Of American citizens were
in fact made, they evidence the in
ability of the Mexican government
to protect American citizens and
property; and
whereas IL the reports Of such
captures and seizures, II not based
on truth and fact, tend to interfere
with the cordial and friendly rela-
tions that should be maintained be.
tween the United Statese and
Mexico and evidence a reprehnsible
course Of conduct on the part OF
those giving out such statements
and reports, therefore be It
Resolved, by the House Of Repre-
sentatives of the United States (the
Senate concurring), that a joint COM
rrittee of the House of Representa-.
tives and of the Senate Of the United
States, consisting of three members
of the House to be appointed by the
Speaker, and three members of the
Senate to be appointed by the Presi.
dent of the Senate, is hereby created,
and said joint committee Is hereby
authorized and instructed to Inquire
into the alleged kidnapings and csp.
lures of American citizens and prop
erty in the republic Of Mexico by
bandits, and for such purposes II
shall have power to send for persons
I and papers and administer oaths. and
shall have the right TO report at any
time. said joint committee Ia fur
ther directed TO report ~ nndingr
Of fact and its conclusions .besed
thereon 10 Congress when It's inves'
tisation shall have been completed"
The Washington times., 1922-07-01
RUINS OF CLIFF HOMES
USED TO MAKE VIOLlNS

AZTEC, N. NJ, July 1.-Valu-
able violins are being manufac-
tured from wood taken from the
ruins Of cliff-dwellers. near this
city.
While excavating recently Carl
Morris. research investigator for the
Smithsonian Institution, found a
number Of perfectly preserved tim
bers which are believed to have
been used in constructing the homes
of the cliff dwellers.
The timbers were estimated to
be over a THOUSAND years old, and,
due to the dry, hot climate that
prevails in the vicinity Of the ruins,
the wood has become 10 well sea-
soned that high-class violins are
being made from It, which have a
tone, It is said, equal to that Of
an instrument that has been in use
for a number Of years.
The instruments are all of fine
quality and are bringing high
prices.
The Washington times., 1922-07-01
ARMY OFFICERS WOULD
MAKE HAWAII BONE DRY

HONOLULU, T. H., July L.
voicing the belief that Illicit liquor
is working havoc in the enlisted
ranks of the army and navy sta
toned in Hawaii. Major General G.
p. Summerall, commanding the
Hawaiian Department, United States
Army, and Rear Admiral Edward
Simpson, commandant OF the -Four.
teenth NavalDistrict, have appeared
before officials of the Anti-Saloon
League Of Hawaii to plead for
stricter enforcement Of the prohibi'
ton laws.
According to Admiral Simpson. a
number Of enlisted men of the
navy stationed at Pearl Harbor
have had to be returned to the
mainland for treatment of troubles
which are traceable. directly to the
ute of bootleg liquor.