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Evening star., 1922-08-13

paying ability Of both? OF course,
France would never consent to the
setting up Of Wittelsbach monarchy
in Bavaria unless It assumed q share
Of the war Indebtedness. What price,
therefore, monarchy in Bavaria?
Could Rupprecht guarantee a per-
centage of the total reparations pay
ments?
Thus there are decidedly practical
quest ons in this case. France would
doubtless be glad to see Germany
split into several pieces, provided the
reparations payments were still forth
coming. as an insurance against fu-
ture German aggression. But another
war by Germany is a very distant
possibility, while reparations are a
very present necessity.
Rupprecht is on the list of war GRIM
inals whose punishment has been de-
manded. He is not at all likely to ven-
ture into France unless guaranteed
safe conduct. Negotiations for a pos
sible French official Endorsement of his
royal candidacy could as well and
much more safely be conducted by
proxy. The tale. lacking verisimilitude
in many particulars, may be set down,
for the present, as a vivid bit Of mid
summer imagination.
Evening star., 1922-08-13
The Flivver Boob.

Are you "flivver boob" Mr.. Mo-
torist? Perhaps you do not realize
what a f1ivver boob is. According to
the proclamations now posted in the
street cars, he Is Jay walker on
wheels" Now. every man who drives
motor has scorn for the jay
walker. the pedestrian who strolls
aimlessly or heedlessly or absent
mindedly through busy streets and
gums up the traffic or gets hit and
congests the hospitals. But Jay
walker on wheels" is different prop
osition. Usually he is most Of all
contemptuous of the jay walker on
foot. Just because he is on wheels
he thinks that he is superior to rules
and has an inalienable right Of way
against all others. afoot or awheel.
"Flivver boobS' are not confined to
that universal type of car that has
given rise TO the now worldwide
name. They are to be found driving
all sorts of machines. high-powered.
low powered. cheap and expensive. 1t
is not the type of car that makes the
fiivver boob.
To be a complete flivver boob one
must cut corners, break speed rules,
take the narroweSt chances at inter-
sections. ignore crossing signals. cut
around behind street cars, jump over
tracks ahead of approaching cars,
stop suddenly without giving warning.
start on high" without being sure
of proper distance ahead. Perhaps the
supreme proof of flivver boobism is to
cross a railroad track without stop
ping to be sure of a clear passage.
A flivver boob can be cured. Some
times it takes a coroner's inquest,
sometimes a lawsuit for damages. AS
a rule, mere arresting and the taking
Of collateral will not work reform.
Loss of license may do 1t. The best
cure, Of course. Is that affected
through realization Of the folly Of
being a flivver boob. the risk Of it, the
meanness Of it and the cost Of it.
Perhaps it would be well If every
person who is convicted Of rule-break-
ing twice were forced to carry a
big. conspicuous tag on his machine
marking him as a fiivver boob, so that
all the world that drives, or walks,
or lodges can know who's who in the
road.
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Film Stunt Casualties.

Film fans are familiar with the
stunt stuff that is occasionally
shown on the screen. 1t takes all
forms. the heroine leaping over cliff
to escape a pursuing villain, to be
caught by a friendly bush on the side
Of the precipice; the hero boarding a
moving train from an airplane, or an
automobile, or by springing from a
telegraph pole; the villain driving a
car containing the tightly bound hero
over steep bank, while he leaps out
at the last moment Of safety. These
are but few instances. The scenario
writer's and the directors are con-
stantly at work devising thrills" :"
The writer's Of serials are especially
fertile in. situations that bring the
back hair erect and cause chills to
creep over the spines Of beholders.
Some Of the people out in front Of
the screen do not like to see the actual
near-horrors and close their eyes
when the crisis comes. They know per-
fectly well, Of course. that everything
has worked out all right in the action
in front Of the camera. that the substi.
tute athletes have made their leaps
correctly, that the motor car has not
actually plunged to the bottom Of the
abyss, that the figures seen rolling
down the cliff sides or plunging into
the sea are merely stuffed dummies.
They realize that IL anything unto
ward had happened the film would not
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Another Shamrock.

Sir Thomas Upton, it is reported,
will again challenge in September.
making his fifth bid for a race for
the Americas cup. He expects to
come over in a few weeks and for
mally put in his claim for another
chance to lift" the trophy with
yacht he proposes to call Shamrock
". He still has faith in the old
name, despite four successive defeats.
Under the terms Of the deed of gift
the New York Yacht Club. custodian
of the cup, must accept the challenge
or yield the trophy without a con-
test. OF course, it will accept. But,
according to present reports, 1t may
ask Sir Thomas to postpone his chal-
lenge for year, SO that the cup races
may be sailed in 1924 instead of 1928.
1t is hoped that the cost Of building
defender will have been lowered in
another season. OF course, it is just
as fair for one side as for the other.
If Sir Thomas insists upon a race IN
1923 and will himself spend the money
American defender must be built as
we'll.
With an evidence Of his determina-
ton to restore the Americas cup to
the original holder. Sir Thomas has
allowed 1t to be known that he has
made provision in his will for con-
tinued challenges after his death, II
he does not succeed in lifting" 1t in
his lifetime. He has now spent, it is
estimated, some three million dollars
in this quest. Nobody knows, of
course, what particular arrangement
has been made for posthumous ef-
forts, but doubtless the provision Is
an ample one, on a scale to insure
the maintenance Of the Upton stand
ard. 1t cannot be said that Americans
hope that Upton will win the cup.
They want it to remain over here.
But II 1t must be won there is a uni
versal hope that Upton will win it.
He has been the best Of sportsmen
and his successive, though fruitless, ef-
forts for the cup have endeared him
to the people on this side Of the
Atlantic. He has completely oblit-
Grated the memories OF certain en-
barrassing encounters in the past.
Certainly If Shamrock v sails over
next year, or the year after. as a
challenger. she will have the good
wishes Of the people Of this country.0
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Social Conditions Of Central Eu.
rCpe.

IONDON.-Dr. George Tugendhat,
writing from the London School Of
Economics and Political Science
TJniyersity of London). states that
an International summer school is to
be held in Vienna from September Z
to 81. The subjects to be covered, he
saws, are economics, history. art.
politics, law. music and Languages.
and the scheme has been projected
with the double purpose Of giving
foreigners a first-hand knowledge of
the political and social conditions In
central Europe. and Of relieving
Austrian professors, as far as pos
sible, from the need Of appealing to
out. are experts in their subjects.
The school is open to all, irrespective
Of sex or previous education. and the
fee is ~ guineas. Visitors" 1t is
added, "wili be able to fnd good and
oheap accommodation at . students
hostel" In England an advisory
committee, consisting of Sir William
Beveridge, director OF the London
School Of Economics: Prof. Gilbert
Mnyr1y. lDr. Esrest Barker. pfineipAi
81 Kfng's College. london. and others,
is supporting the scheme.
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Rupprecht in Paris =?

An interesting story comes from
Brussels to the effect that former
Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria
is IN Paris sounding out French Of
ficiaf sentiment on the subject of the
restoration Of the Wittelsbach dynasty
on the Bavarian throne. There is no
confirmation. On the other hand,
there is reason to question the tale.
Only one consideration appears to
suggest likelihood. and that is that un-
doubtedly France would like to see
Germany weakened by the split off Of
Bavaria. There is, however. another
side to the case. Would Bavaria's
separation from Germany-that is to
say from Prussia-help France to get
her'feparations cash? Would it not, on
the contrary. be likely to weaken the
Evening star., 1922-08-13
U. S. Economy in Wake of Rifle

tassium chloride from the chlorate in
Such water-soluble salt or salts are
retained in tool wounds and pits In
not be seen, and from which they can
not be removed mechanically. They
are easily dissolved by water or by
suitable aqueous solutions:
After -corrosion may also be prevent
ed by keeping both ends OF the bore
The result Of the bureau Of mines
experiments was a recommendation
that the service ammunition be rem
dered non-corrosive by 4 minor
change In Its composition. which need
not affect its ballistic properties.
A great many Of the non-aaueous
compositions recommended for clean
ing rides were found to be OF no value.
Their supposed virtues apparently
rest upon tests conducted at humidi-
ties SO low that no corroston could
occur.
Humidity relations explain the con-
fusing phenomena. such as the occur
renee and recurrence of corrosion aft
er cleaning, the rusting OF rihes in
desert regions, and the often expert
enced absence OF corrosion.
Tbese tests were made by the bu-
reau of mines Of the Interior Depart
ment for the War Department. They
did not entail any additional cost to
the government. but they have already
saved the government millions OF dol
lars by preventing the deterioration
Of rifes. The War Department. in a
series Of letters, has expressed very
great appreciation of the effective
work done by the bureau Of mines.
And, incidentally, the hunting en-
thusiast will be glad to know that q
simple test was devised for differen-
tiatinE between worthless and useful
"nitrosolvents." etc, without expos
ing q pet firearm to ruin.
Not only in a direct saving on the
cost of its rifles is the War Depart
ment thus perfecting Its fighting
equipment. but this aehieyement Of
more directly to the mothers Of the
country, because the more enicient the
rifle barrel the better protected Is the
life Of the young soldier behind 1t.
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Gov. Cox on the Stump.

Gov. Cox must meet demands for
his most vigorous stumping at home
this year.
For selfish reasons, il no other, he
must exert himself in behalf Of his
party's nominee for governor. Two
years ago. when the democracy had
not a chance. Mr.. Donahey carried
the standard in the gubernatorial con-
test. This year, when there seems to
be chance, he is carrying it again.
Two years ago. when the national
contest was hopeless for the democ-
racy, Gov. Cox carried the presidential
standard. Now that the 1924 contest
seems to be hopeful, his friends insist
that he should be permitted to carry it
again. II Mr.. Donahey wins for gov
ernor, the Cox boom for a second try
at the presidency will benefit.
For reasons of propriety Gov. Cox
should exert himself in behalf Of
Senator Pomerene. Two years ago
Mr.. Pomerene gave way for him, and
after his nomination supported him
loyalty for election. AS return favor
and compliment-and such considera-
tions weigh in politics-Gov. Cox
should now support the senator.
There are democrats who see in Mr..
Pomerene a possible presidential guam
tity in 1924. II reelected to the Sen
ate, he will. they think, spread out
over the country and have to be
reckoned with at the next democratic
national convention.
No matter. Gov. Cox must take that
risk-all risks. II Mr.. Donahey wins
and Mr.. Pomerene loses, the anti
Coxites, in Ohio and elsewhere. will
charge the senator's discontinue up
to Gov. Cox, and accuse him Of in.
gratitude and a lack Of sportsmanship
two things that count heavily
against a man in a field where true
leadership calls for all that Is best and
most grateful in a mans nature. This
is Gov. Cox's year to be a Pomerene
man and leave no doubt about 1t.
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Politics. at Home
Missouri and Wilsonism.

How black an eye wisconsin re.
ceived in the Missouri primary is a
question. AS some view the optic. it
is deeply discolored. Raw beefsteak IL
the remedy; and even that will be
slow. Others-ardent Wilsonites, of
course-treat the "biff' lightly, and
can see no disagreement.
In Mississippi Mr.. Vardaman. 1t Is
easy to believe, feels a sense Of per.
sonal comfort. The Wilson influence
in that state is opposed to him. While
In the Senate he jumped the Wilson
reservation. became bad Indian. and
paid for his ghost-dancing with his
seat. He wants to return. and Is in
the thick of an energetic campaign.
In Georgia Gov. Hardwick is prob
ably not altogether cast down. He.
too, lost his seat In the Senate through
the exercise Of the Wilson influence.
AS q brave in war paint and feathers
he was quite as picturesque fighter
as Mr.. Vardaman. But he Is In favor
again at home, and a candidate for q
second term as, governor.
In Massachusetts, the Wilson men
some OF them republicans-have been
making figures against Mr.. Lodge.
They want him defeated because OF
his work against the league Of ma.
tions; and it was in their calculations
in case of Wilson victory in Missouri
to represent the former President as
coming back, and likely to be a power
again in pational affairs. Missouri af-
fords them no encouragement.
Still, it would be folly to count Mr..
Wilson out. This knock-down is not a
Knockout. He takes punishment
pretty well, and in his time has taken
a good deal. He will scramble to his
feet, and go on with the mill.
Eyes are turning now to New Jer.
sey, where Gov. Edwards is assured
Of the democratic nomination for
United States senator. He is the wet
test wet in the country. What will Mr..
Wilson contribute toward democratic
success in his home state?
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Swiss Call Germany's Condition
Critical.

BASEL. Switzerland. - Germany's
political situation as a result Of the
recent monarchist demonstrations. is
regarded by the Swiss press as
acutely critical. Most of the papers
fear internal disturbances. aggravated
by economic difficulties and the grow
ing evaporation Of the German
masses. They denounce the repub-
lican governments weakness and ex-
cessive Indulgence.
Tho National Zeitung of this city
says:
Germany today is like the Augean
stables, in need of a thorough clean
inE-up. but unfortunately there Is
no German Hercules to undertake the
task. The reaction is growing
stronger daily, and it does not ap-
pear that the numerous arrests of
monarchist plotters have gone far
in the direction Of uprooting the evil.
Arresting a certain number of IA
natics and adventurers never does
much good SO long as there are
plenty of others eager to take their
places.
.aThis is another Herculean task
that of staying the Hydra. which
grows two new heads for every one
that IL cut on.
.The people of Germany should be
spared these trials, but there 10 not
much prospect that it will be 30. The
mark falls lower every day. increas-
ing the cost OF living and entraining
tho consequences that are all too
familiar: Agitation among all classes,
made speculation, insecurity and de-
spair. A government that cannot
control such events can haroiy pro-
tect its people against acts OF vio-
iscSinr. seSii the Individual tends to take
charge of his own protection HIM
"ff Germany is saved as nation
and the national existence or the
German people Is saved. the German
republic will be saved also. ,a IL ~ as a q
nesce that cannot be dispensed with:
n cannot save itself alone, but II
europe will cola aborate for its saliva
ton, the postwar murder madness
will disappear.
the real source Of Germany's peril
Is the conflict between north and
south, between Bavaria and Prussia
How. II asks, can Bavaria's fnsubor-
dInation be conquered without pro-
yokinE a definite rupture!
"It appears," says the Tagblatt.
that Germanys present situation Is
somewhat analogous to that Of Switz-
eriand before the confederation was
formed. At that time Protestant
Switzerland demanded the expul-
sion OF the Jesuits, while the Cath
Germany is not divided over re-
ligion, but the question Of the mon
archy. It draws q frontier along
the main between tho northern sup
porters Of pink republic and the
Southern partisans OF royalty. The
monarchists have their strongest
citadel in Bavaria, while industrial
North Germany, dotted with great
cities, proclaims loader every day
its desire for republican government.
Even in Prussia. Rathenaus as
Evening star., 1922-08-13
DIGEST OF FOREIGN PRESS

sassination awakened powerful
echo. but the chief center Of resis-
tance is Bavaria. Count Lerchenfeld
was in Berlin a few days ago and
conferred with the Berlin govern
ment, but without reaching an agree
ment.
What will come of it? Will they
dare to use force against Bavaria
That would mean the disruption OF
the empire. IT is clear, of course. that
Bavaria would have Frances support,
since France has an interest in bring =
ing about a split.
doctrfneaires that they have always
been. Instead of eliminating differ
ences, they keep creating new ones"
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Is Millerand's Would-Be Assassin
a Royalist!

PARIS-Bouvet, who fired twice at
the automobile in which the new
prefect of police was returning from
the annual military review at Long
champ, is wretched. miserable
little man. Although still in his
twenties, he is already half devoured
by cons umption, and for that cause
has never done military service.
For many years he has been recog-
nized as partly insane. and although
he once had many friends and was
we'll known in certain circles, he is
almost friendless today. He used to
belong to a small group OF nihilists.
but was discovered to be too mad
even for their company.
His irresponsible act in the midst
of holiday crowd on the Champs
utterly without Significance. but un-
fortunately it has furnished the ex-
cuse for an infiammatory press cam
paign. Efforts are made in the reac-
tionary press to present Bouvet as
part of an organized revolutionary
conspiracy.
Bouyet, when arrested, admitted
that he thought he was firing at
President Millerand. But that didn't
satisfy the requirements Of a first. .
class revolutionary plot. and so at
length, by dint Of tireless insistence
by tho police. Bouvet has been worn
down and forced to admit that h.
was firing at Premier Poincare, too.
The capital Importance Of this point
lies in the fact that Poincare is the
man on which all the parties OF the
left. from communists to liberals, are
concentrating. If il could only be
shown that Bouvet was cunning for
Poincare. then obviously he was act
ing on behalf of all the anti-Poincare
opposition. and a legitimate political
murder plot.
firing at Millerand. then he is sinpi"
a madman. for Millerand has not been
under hre, except in those very re-
dictionary papers that are so anxious
ly defending Poincare.
Immediately after the arrest, Bou-
vet was taken to his own home and
made to witness q search Of his prem
ises. Some communist literature was
discovered. Aha!
But, alas! Looking Q little further
revealed also some royalist literature
notably q hle of the royaiist daily 4
Traction Francaise-And so little was
said about the discriminating docu-
ments found at the wouid-be sssas-
sins domic.ie.
Evening star., 1922-08-13

As q growing town Chicago shows
intelligent enterprise by scattering the
news that it's rentals are being re-
duced. The advantage, though 'calcu-
lated to attract homeseekers, is largely
a local one. The entire country will
take grateful notice when the meat
packers fall in line more enthusiastic.
cally with the tendency to revise
prices downward.
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Lincoln and Ford.

The Ford boomers are finding in the
boomee a likeness to Abraham Lin
coin. Mr.. Lincoln had kind heart
So has Mr.. Ford. Mr.. Lincoln was
eminently practical. So is Mr.. Ford
Mr.. Lincoln was good judge Of men
So is Mr.. Ford. Mr.. Lincoln was de
pendable. So Is Mr.. Ford. And SO on
Hence, the thing to do Is to put Mr.
Ford in the White House, and in that
exalted place give him opportunity to
exercise the qualities which as exer.
cised by Mr.. Lincoln in the same place
proved Of such invaluable importance
to the country.
Great! Mr.. Lincoln possessed many
high qualities in rare combination. He
was kind of heart, clear Of head, firm
of purpose, and abundantly supplied
with staying power. In time of ap.
palling disturbance he rendered the
country service beyond price.
But I'VE shall not look upon his like
again." AS appraised today by
thoughtful men Of his own and other
countries, Mr.. Lincoln was born for
the emergency he met. How he would
meet the present emergency is but
speculation, and, wide and inviting as
the field is, such speculation is not the
need Of the hour.
Mr.. Ford has had, and is having.
much success in business. and all re.
joice in it. But 1t requires a lively
fancy to endow him with the capacity
to take the helm" Of the ship Of state
and "hold the rudder true" with an
angry sea running. In Detroit at the
head of and directing his great bust.
ness enterprise he is placed to the best
advantage. In Washington here, at
the head Of and directing the national
government, he would be lost.
Evening star., 1922-08-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Jazzlessness.
The katydid will bring
The same old tune
As summer days take wing
And none too soon.
The locust and the bee
And all the rest
In 'customed melody
Have done their bes;
The butterfly so gay,
Whom we admire,
Holds to the same old way
In its attire.
Though novelties are sent
To both strange and bold,
Dame Nature Is content
With fashions old.
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Not to Be Tolerated.

What would you do with a cam
paign assistant who was caught using
money!"
IT should dismiss him Immediately. -
replied Senator Sorghum. "A man who
gets caught using money is not only
reprehensible, but careless
Evening star., 1922-08-13
Sport Costume.

Sport Costume.
kin I git in this. poker game" in
quired Three-Finger Sam.
IF you'll send east an git yerself a
bathin' suit" answered Cactus Joe,
"mebbe we'll let you sit in."
Whats the idea Of the bathin'
suit?"
"It amt got no pockets ner sleeves
to tempt man to hide out aces.''
mo man likes to stay home all de
time" said Uncle Eben. HE wants to
git some place where he has chance
Of bein' took serious when he brags
a little bout hisself.''
Evening star., 1922-08-13

Vodka is now legal source Of state
revenue to soviet Russia. The taste
for vodka is one of strictly local cult.
walton. The foreigner cannot be relied
on to pay any Of the tax.
Evening star., 1922-08-13

The human tendency to claim a vic
tory and gloat over it is a hindrance
to the settlement Of disputes, great or
small.
Evening star., 1922-08-13

A number of economists still think
that Uncle Sam would make a first
rate railroad manager if he had an
other chance at the position.
Evening star., 1922-08-13

The American farmer can produce
bumper crops, but cannot insure facili.
ties for their distribution.
Evening star., 1922-08-13

Europe has become student Of
United States politics and cannot fail
to be impressed by the news that the
lea:ue Of nations has lost Missouri.
Evening star., 1922-08-13

A Maryland campaign employs
enough entertainment features to as
sure the voters that a pleasant time
will be had by all.
Evening star., 1922-08-13

German militarism has made the
auditing of accounts a highly impor-
tant feature of world statesmanship.
Evening star., 1922-08-13
An Old Question.

The wicked drama, all agree,
Into oblivion should retire.
Why do we pay to go and see
The things which we do not admire?
Evening star., 1922-08-13

The fact that Lenin is I'll may give
Russia a better chance for recovery.
Evening star., 1922-08-13

Jud Tunllins says a man who boasts
that he has never been arrested ad-
vertises the fact that he doesn't own
an automobile.