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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-20
CREPE HANGERS VISIT WHITE
LIGHT BOOTLEG JOINTS

NEW YORK - Prohibition agents
made a tour of the white light district
along Broadway early today and deco
rated the cabarets and midnight clubs
with yards of crepe by serving notice
from now on no hip pocket liquor is
to be allowed. Proprietors OF the jnzz
palaces we're told they would be pros.
ecuted II any patrons were permitted
To drink their personally conducted wet
goods in their establishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

the shopmen quit work that the roll
ing stock, and particularly the
power" would suffer. The sole ques.
ton az the outset was whether the
roads could keep up the repairs to the
point required by schedule operation.
The first effect noted was the with
drawal Of certain passenger trains. On
some lines the Withdrawals were
heavier than on others. But at once the
question arose whether this was due
to Inadequate equipment or a deple-
ton Of the coal supply. The railroads
attributed the Withdrawals chiefly to
the fuel factor, and the unions point
ed to them as sure indication Of falling
equipment. Then again trains were
repeatedly reported as late. The
unions, through their watchfui repre-
sentatives. noted every tardy train,
and saw to it that the public was In.
formed.
Now the Interstate Commerce Com
mission may disclose the facts regard.
ing the equipment. It will be Of vital
Importance to the travelling public to
know whether the laws which are
written to insure safety have In any
degree been ignored.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
Observation-Disclosures

The absent minded professor, favo-
rite of the humorists. is familiar to
us all. His strange misadventures.
his tumbles into coal holes. his loco
motive difficulties as he walks with
one foot in the gutter, his use of his
cane for an umbrella. and so on-all
these are the raw material of the
jokesmiths.
But real people. however absent
minded, We are told. are never so alb
errant. No? What shall be said, then,
of Charles krudak of Post Kennedy,
Pa. who the other day took his baby
girl on a trip to Philadelphia, and
her aboard? How could he forget?
The child was obviously not doing her
vocal duty.
Without stopping to explore a pos
sfble connection between Mr.. kru-
dak's experience and the fact that he
had just been to Philadelphia. let US
consider the case of Raymond Bent
ley. recently reported from Omaha.
This gentleman was to be married the
weakness he kept saying wedding.
wedding" to himself as he prepared
for the ceremony. But setting out
for the church he came to another
church where a wedding was in prog
ress. Mechanically he turned in, took
his place among the guests. waited
through the ceremony, congratulated
the happy couple and then returned
home. 1t Is pleasant to read that his
acter, instead of fainting presently
arrived with a minister and a second
marriage occurred.
The absent-minded professor of fic-
ton surely has his rivals in real life.
New York Tribune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

that one Of the sure results OF the
war would he the eviction. Of Germany
from the trade of the world for many
years to come.
The society that Is promoting these
prohibition test votes In Germany puts
the matter primarily upon an eco
nomic basis. Germany, 1t says, wastes
an average Of three and half billions
in gold marks annually on alcohol.
This, 1t declares. will be sufficient to
shake of the yoke Of the reparations
burden and all its bitter accompany.
ing effects" In short, says the com.
mittee in effect, let US stop drinking
and conserve our economic energies.
In previous statements by the Ger.
man prohibition committee the fact
has been noted that English indus
trial man power has been greatly
diminished by reason Of the national
habit Of alcoholic consumption. It is,
therefore. now the slogan OF the dry
party in Germany to beat the English
in the industrial war by raising the
individual efficiency of the German
workman through abstinence. The
Bielefeld vote may be an indication
that this appeal Is effective. and that
the German people are ready to sacri-
fee alcohol as a means of peaceful
conquest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
Rolling Stock Reports.

Although it Is hoped that the Presi-
dents latest proposal will lead to q
settlement Of the rail strike soon, yet
it is desirable to have the truth re-
garding the condition of the rolling
stock and power" Of the rail lines
definitely made known. Since the
strike began representatives. Of the
unions have contended with increasing
emphasis that the equipment Of the
lines was rapidly deteriorating, and
that the public is actually In danger in
consequence Of the use Of undepend-
able locomotives and cars. On tho
other hand. the railroad ofiicials have
declared that the equipment has not
suffered nearly 30 much as the unions
have asserted. that none but depend
able rolling stock has been used, and
that the shops, while not fully manned,
have been able to care for all neces-
sary repairs. Yesterday the Senate
adopted resolution calling upon the
Interstate Commerce Commission for
a report to determine whether the law
requiring the maintenance Of safe and
dependable equipment IL being OBJ
served and enforced. II that report is
made promptly 1t viii throw an i'm.
portant light uSon this situation.
9 II way ftfevftxbie from the moment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
japanese Alertness.
From Seattle:

With the intention of stimulating
and rebuilding trade relations be-
tween Japan, Brasil, Argentina and
other South American countries. and
opening of the centennial exposition
of Brazil. to begin at Rio de Janeiro
September Z. party Of nineteen BUSH
ness men Of Japan reached Seattle
this week on the Shipping Board
steamer President Mckinley. leaving
cisco. Chicago, Washington, Boston
and New York. Before the European
war Japan's trade with Brazil, Ar
gentina and several other nations of
South America amounted to $1S.000,-
600 per annum; This, howeyer,
900 annually. According to Mr.. Yama-
shina. the delegates will attempt to
do all that is possible to recreate the
prewaT trade.
At all times, Japan is alive to her
own interests. She never loses sight
of them. She improves all opportuni.
ties for forwarding them. She is a
competitor Of ours for foreign trade,
and knows the value Of the South
American field. We shall meet her
there. and should be ready for her.
Important is 1t for US to remember
also that she has a merchant marine,
which she assists and which functions
probably for her. She is not depend.
ent on other countries for bottoms in
which to deliver her goods. She de.
livers them herself. and for that rea-
son is the better prepared to solicit
and spread foreign trade,
1t will be idle for US to hope for sue.
cess against competition anywhere SO
equipped unless we equip ourselves for
the contest. Unless we are independ'
ent in this particular-have bottoms
Of our own. and operate them accord
ing to policies which have justified
themselves elsewhere-we shall fail of
our efforts.
Let us congratulate Japan on her
alertness and enterprise, and get q
similar move on ourselves. The oppor.
tunity is at hand, and beckons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
Here and There i'm Washington
BY THE MAJOR"

of a miniature vanity case that IL
attached to tho saddle of the fair
ones. who ride and 1t causes one to
speculate as to whether or not little
mirrors will not be attached to the
may sec that her hair 10 still in place
or II her nose needs powdertng.
A CRUSTY old bachelor was heard
"A to remark, while sitting in
Rock Creek Park, that Col. Sheriff.
should change the name of paths
from bride to "near-brfdal."
X y + +
AN enterprising citizen Of New
n Jersey has inaugurated the
Lovers Union" His scheme IL to have
q drawing by which unattached fe-
males may be mated. This may not
prove to be a bad scheme in other
cities where there are many unnar-
ried young women.
- ~
THE Boy Scouts have. during the
i summer. been enjoying their
outings at nearby camps and 1t Is
quite noticeable that when the par
ents visit their offsprings that pater-
familias generally expresses the wish
that he, too, could spend his vacation
in a camp; all Of which goes to prove
the old saying that men are simply
boys grown up.
GONE afternoon when the intense
y heat of the day has passed.
drive down to the polo grounds and
you will witness some exciting
periods during one Of the games be-
tween tho Army teams. Polo players
make a picturesque sight with their
colorful costumes.
II II X +
A LOVER Of races between speed
n craft suggested to me tho other
day that 1t would be a novel event
IL a race between motorboats could
be held some time during the later
part Of August or the first of Septem-
Der. Not a bad idea that.
THOSE who park their sedans and
i limousines on the lower part of
the municipal golf course would do
well to drop their glass windows as
some players are prone to hook
or slice when it comes to this part of
the course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
The Districts Roads.

Specific descriptions Of the condition
of the suburban roads Of the District
are being printed in the news columns
Of The Star at present in the hope of
stimulating repair work by the Dis.
trict government under such appro.
priations as may be available for this
purpose, or of obtaining through the
budget just now being prepared ap.
propriations for later expenditure.
Scarcely q road in the District outside
of the paved urban area is up to mark.
The general average Of these highway
surfaces Is low. Some Of the roads
are positively dangerous. over them
traffic must move slowly to avoid
breakdowns and accidents. The wear
and tear" on motors in the course OF
months running over these roads
constitutes a heavy tax.
Il these conditions obtained only on
the minor roads, feeders to the main
lines of travel or intersecting routes
it would not be so hard to bear. But
the main arteries themselves are In
deplorable shape through lack Of re-
pairs or complete reconstruction.
Washington has in the past enjoyed
the reputation Of being the best paved
city in the country. 1t no longer has
that reputation. Even the urban
streets are not up to the mark Of
former years, actually or relatively
AS FOR the outside roads they have
never kept pace with the suburban
roads of other large cities.
The Commissioners have recognized
this fact. and have for years been
seeking larger funds for country road
repairs and maintenance. but they
have found their estimates pruned
sometimes cut more than half under
the needs. Now the hope Is that with
the removal Of the restrictions requir
ing them to keep their estimates with
In the limits OF estimated revenues
they will be able so strongly to pre-
sent the case Of road maintenance tina,
Congress, the members Of which un
doubtedly know by personal expert
ence of the sad state of the suburban
highways. will grant sufficient
amount in next years appropriation:
to bring the Districts suburban road
surfaces up to the highest possible
mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
MI. Wilson as Healer.

Notwithstanding the result in Mis-.
souri,, Mr.. Wilson's Endorsement Is still
priced by democratic aspirants for Of
flee. Yesterday Representative Gar.
rett of Tennessee, who has just been
renominated. gave out the following
dispatch received from the former
President: MY sincere congratula.
lions. You could not be spared"
There Is. Of course, a wide difference
between this case and that Of Breckin.
ridge Long. Mr.. Garrett has won his
fight within the democratic party, and
now as the democratic nominee faces
his republican opponent. With all
propriety, therefore. Mr.. Wilson. who
keeps up his interest in all things
democratic, expresses his wish for Mr..
CARROTS election. and with all pro-
priety Mr.. Garrett makes that wish
known.
In the case Of Mr.. Long, Mr.. Wilson
interfered between two democrats. He
not only Endorsed Mr.. Long, but
roundly condemned Mr.. Reed. and the
Missouri democrats resented the act.
Mr.. Reed as the democratic nominee
for senator now faces his republican
opponent, and unless all democratic
divisions in the state are healed-all
traces of the recent bitter primary
Observation-Disclosures success in No
vember will be doubtful. The repub-
leans may draw the prize.
Will Mr.. Wilson play the part Of
healer? Will he, by letter to Mr.. Long.
or otherwise, advise support Of the
democratic nominee? There is much
curiosity on this point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
Is Germany Going Dry?

A straw vote favoring prohibition in
Germany is certainly a surprising
phenomenon. 1t is, Of course, not a
conclusive evidence Of German senti-
ment. for it was taken in only one po-
lice precinct in Bielefeld, city in
Westphalia Of perhaps $4,000 inhabi-
tants. Out of 1869 qualified voters,
1886 voted for prohibition. 416
against and 1922 declined to vote,
with five missing" The organization
which conducted this test Of sentiment
plans to take similar votes in other
parts of the country. Undoubtedly
the tremendous majority Of "dry"
sentiment at Bielefeld will encourage
the organization to continue.
Prohibition Germany would, indeed,
be a novelty. But there has been q
great change in that country since
1914. Germany's most severe critics
must admit that new spirit is mani
fest there. When the war ended and
the political readjustment was effect
ed the people settled down to hard
work. They found themselves" much
more quickly than those Of the other
warning nations. They have q strong
incentive. They want to rid them
selves as quickly as possible by nego-
tiation and concession or by actual
paymeDt of the heavy debt Of In
demnity. They have put their man
power and woman power, too. to work
much more efficiently than certain
other countries, and the consequence
- that Germany is regaining her for
eign market at rate that is alarm.
f-f eeher cuuntrics wAfek stifoughfA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
EDITORIAL DIGEST

! Journal. "the trouble with Texas is
the trouble in which any state that
, submits itself to the absolute control
of political party finds itself sooner
or later-generally sooner. Texas is
overwhelmingly. impregnably demo-
cratic. On the other hand, Pennsyl-
vania. by way of Illustration. is over
whelmingly, impregnably republican
In each case political party Is essen
TALLY the state. Under these condi-
tons a political party loses its ideals
and forgets its mission. The play OF
decent, Intelligent. partisan rivalry
is prevented and efficient and repre-
sentative government is denied to the
DeOnle"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
YHILE dining the other day
at q downtown restaurant
I happened to overhear
tn omofaur IA rmer0 dig

M at q downtown restaurant
v happened to overhear
two amateur farmers dis
ssing the progress Of their
garden plots. Ono of them finally
said: Every morning. for six
months. I have arisen at the break
Of dawn, I have gone forth and pulled
millions Of weeds from my garden,
I have hoed until every vertebrae
of my spinal column seemed to call
for the services of an expert osteo-
path. I have ruined two suits OF
clothes I have labored faithfully and
we'll, I have dug, have spaded ana
done all the other things that the
farm books said I should DO. It Is
true that have gathered numerous
cars of corn and tho other night just
before my wife left for the shore
we had some of the aforesaid corn.
1t was delicious, but l could not
help thinking of the sixty days work
I had done for the privilege of hav-
ing ten minutes fun eating my own
corn
n LII Ecu-hSdoeo
n who travelled on the train with
me the other day was quite observant
and his keenness OF sight resulted
in a great deal of embarrassment
to the fond parent that was with
him. Tho porter. just before arriving
at his station, brought forth from
one of those funny little hiding places
where porters keep things 4 sort
Of a handwriting vacuum cleaner.
It was similar in design to that used
for different purposes around the
house. When the kid espied 1t he
piped up loud enough for everybody
in the car to hear. oh! mamma,
look at that, they must have bugs
here. too; that one is just like ours,
only 1t is bigger"
4 + + X
T>HE maidens with bobbed hair
i seemingly have tired of this hir-
suite amputation and in order to look
like their sisters have taken to the
wearing of hobbs" the latter being
funny little curl things that are
placed around the bobbed hair.
WITH the advent of the electric
w lights in vanity cases there
also comes an innovation in the shape
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANpER JOHNSON.
VerihcatiOn.

I dreamt upon a summer day
That all the jokes came true,
The mother .in.law attained full sway
The rights Of men were few.
The girls unto the barber went
And had him cut their hair,
They wore their trousers, like q gent
And smoked without a care;
They went to Congress to assist
In making laws Alright,
They played at baccarat or whist
And stayed out late at night
A. jest grows serious they say
When it Is carried through
I dreamt upon q summer day
That all the jokes came true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

American apprehension of cheap
manufacture abroad may be somewhat
allayed by the advance in the cost Of
living of which Germany now com.
plains. More expensive living natu.
rally means more expensive produc-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

A French actress has created a sen.
sation by taking a pink pig to bath
ing beach. Should this incident set an
American fashion, the authorities who
supervise seaside proprieties may have
to call in the assistance of the S. P.
c. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

The railroad business has recently
involved a large amount of hard work
without results. The efficiency experts
should find this field Of industry par
ticularly attractive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

Georgia BARRIERS who refuse to shave
men whose opinions they resent may
yet succeed in reviving whiskers in
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

Trotsky is one Of the few prom.
inent citizens who have seemed in.
clined to say a sympathetic word for
Lenin during his illness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
The Double Standard.

A young man of a noted family on
both sides of the house in politics and
finance. but of little account by him.
self. is in the limelight by reason of
! claims made on him on the eve of his
| marriage to a daughter of another
noted family. The third party in the
affair belongs to a different order of
society, posing as a dancer. The
affairs of the young man and the
| second woman in the case are Of lit
tie moment. What the sociological
student may be interested in is the
position Of the bride-to-be. She has
been told of the scandal" It is of
! no interest to her. The person of the
Why should she bother? It is not
her affair. No doubt the young man
will pay up; this Is required of him
by the usages Of society. D..
Reverse the sex lever, please, and
what would happen? What would
of morals" would come to play. The
young man would lose caste forever
If he failed to denounce and re-
nounce.
Some good people like Mr.. Bryan
| would abolish the double standard"
by law. MIR. Bryan came very close
to creating a double standard in
| money on a legally defined basis He
| will find it much harder to bring
about by law a single standard Of
bargain appears to DO Indifferent and
in many cases willing that the dou-
BILE standard prevail as a protection:
to society even though her sex may
have to bear the greater part Of the
responsibility. - Rocky Mountain
News.
The Anti-Saloon League will have
to stop at the marine league.-Phila.
delphia Record.
If we treat Europe 50 badly she
may not invite us to her next war
| Muskegon Chronicle.
Hays could help the movies bv
stopping all the fat people from sit
ting in end seats.-Jacksonville Jour.
nal.
"Metamorphosis" is a big word
but you'll understand it IL you read
a novel and then see n screen version
Of it.-Greenvi1le Piedmont
william Alien Whites next hook
may be entitled '"The Legal AdvenN
lures Of Henry and Me."SCharleston
Post
Our next step. we suppose, will he
to ask Great Britain to close the bars
on her ships SO that Mr.. LaskAr's Zine.
may have q monopoly.-Columbi
Record.
Wen soon have q new crop OF
horney handed sons II the manufac-
turers don't learn to pad the handles
Of golf clubs-Baltimore Sun.
Dreams and ambitions are excel
realize th{m.s says q writer. Then
most Of u are thrice blessed
Whseling IntelliEsncsr. ss.lT s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

The infrequency with which he is
mentioned would indicate that Gabriel
D,Annunzio has been deserted by his
publicity department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

1t Is not a hard matter to appoint a
spokesman. The difficulty lies in CIV
ing him something definite to say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

The romance Of piracy has been re-
placed by the rather sordid spectacle
Of rum-running.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

Missouri proceeded to show the
league Of nations some interesting
primary statistics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

Wool experts insist that In tariff
matters the sheep shall stand as an
emblem Of ethical purity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
The Scorclaoe.

II wish.'' said Mr.. Chuggins. "that
I had enough influence to get Q job a.
q motor COP"
80 you could help With the trafic?"
inquired His wife.
mo. II I were q motor cop I could
burn the road to my hearts content
without danger Of being interfered
with"
"De fact dat a man sleeps sound"
said Uncle Eben. AIN Always q sign
@ Z clear conscisnss AassA .he,s An.
sssy f6fsstfsf "a ' / & - 's',
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

Jud Tunkins says there's nothing
puts q man into an irreligious frame
Of mind 30 quick a. quarreling about
religion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

Paris is adopting the tone Of the
memorable landlord in communications
to Berlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
No Such Luck,

Are you not a servant Of the PEG.
ple?"
NO." replied Senator Sorghum. "If
I were q servant there might be some
chance Of my getting raise Of wages
and an occasional day of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08
A Passive Role,

The public pauses for awhile
In times Of great unrest,
And simply wears q patient smile
While hoping for the best.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

Our next step. we suppose, will be
to ask Great Britain to close the bars
on her ships SO that Mr.. Lasker's line
may have monopoly.-Columbi
Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

Wen soon have q new crop Of
horney -handed sons II the manufac-
turers don't learn to pad the handles
Of golf clubR-Baltimore Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

Hays could help the movies bv
stopping all the fat people from ait.
ting in end seats.-Jacksonville Jour.
nal,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

"Metamorphosis" Is a big word.
but you'll understand it IL you read
q novel and then see n screen version
of it.-Greenvi1le Piedmont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

william Allen Whites next hook
may be entitled THE Legal Adyen-
lures Of Henry and Me."-Charleston
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

Dreams and ambitions are excel
lent thingssto have-if ycu don't
realize th<M7 says writer. Then
most Of u are thrice blessed,
Wheeling Intelligencex. MS 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-08-08

The Anti-Saloon League will have
to stop at the marine league.-Phila-
delphia Record.