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Evening star., 1922-02-07

track mile than we have here. Then.
street cars turn out of their barns
rugged with adjustable plows and
sweepers. augmenting the work OF the
regular snow engines. Heavy trucks
slip on snowplows and start on their
way singly and in fleets to keep the
traffic ways open. Divisions of city
workers called out by telephone and
reused by the police go to their sta
tions at appointed crossings to help
clear the ways. If the snow continues
tC fall, and the situation holds threat
of tie-up, special call is sent out,
day or night, and reserves of workers
and trains of carts turn out to the job
of lifting snow from streets and dump
ing it in sewers. All city departments
get busy and work together.
1t is a great plan. 1t has been proved
that the expense is not heavy when
compared with the loss it prevents.
The Philadelphia idea is to put up a
fight against being blockaded instead
Of putting up fight to dig out after
being blockaded. We ought to learn
something from the City Of Brotherly
Love in the way of shoveling snow.
There is no spirit Of fault-finding in
that remark. Washington did the best
it could in the light of its experience
and the equipment at hand, and, TAX
ing all things into consideration. it was
pretty good best, but We ought to
do better in the future.
Evening star., 1922-02-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Rude Awakening.

AsuuS H"onCHihS.
saw pretty girl who looked SC
charming on the screen.
1 felt that she must dwell in realms OF
poetry serene.
The youth who came accounting was
so handsome and so strong,
His personal existence, 1 assumed, was
like a song.
But when I read the papers, 1 was
filled with great distress.
Like ordinary people, they had much
unhappiness.
My fancy fond into the depths OF
gloomy fact was hurled.
wished they didn't have to tell their
troubles to the world.
I hate to think the pie king, who eats
custard with his knife,
Has made the neighbors talk because
he doesn't like his wife:
Or that the man who registers such
herOism bold
Is bullied by a manager and all for
sordid gold,
I'd like to think comedians are laugh.
ing all the day;
That ingenues are innocent and that
soubrettes are gay.
The tears are on my lashes and my
handkerchief unfurled.
I wish they didn't have to tell their
troubles to the world.
Evening star., 1922-02-07
Narrow Scope for U. S. at Genoa

President Harding's next decision in
foreign relations will be as to partici-
patton of the United States in the
Genoa conference, proposing to deal
with economic conditions in Europe.
Political and sentimental arguments
for and against this country's taking
part in that meeting have been set
forth at length, and are familiar to
the public by this time. 1t may be Of
interest to know how the proposal is
viewed in high financia! quarters.
Taking as authority considered
worth while circular of the largest
national bank in New York, one view
is that participation on general prin-
ciples would seem to be desirable: but,
it is pointed out, "the position of dele
gates from the United States would be
exceedingly difficult. for the reason
that much would be expected. and they
would be in position to promise prac-
tically nothing" Going on to show
how hampered would be the delega-
ton. it is asserted that it would have
very little latitude for engagements
as to the policies of this country.
For instance. it is explained, as to
the question of Europes Indebtedness
to the United States, the refunding act
will leave little for negotiations out
side its explicit terms. Then, as to
trade relations, the forthcoming tariff
law will fix definite metes and bounds
in that realm. The American delega-
ton would have no power to discuss
variations therefrom. Next comes a
very significant statement: LAS to
loans or financial assistance of any
kind. there is no likelihood Of organ
lied effort in the United States until
Europe has gone some distance in the
settlement Of it's controversies and in
putting it's finances in order
That statement will have an ominous
sound if echoed in Europe. 1t refers
to expected assistance outside OF gov
ernmental aid, which is out Of the
question.
Evening star., 1922-02-07
Additional Judges.

The Senate Judiciary committee has
voted in favor of an increase of thir-
teen in the number of United States
district judges. Let us hope that the
measure carrying the matter may
soon be on the books and the new Of
ficials at work. The business of the
federal courts is much congeSted, and
the congestion should be relieved.
Nor is the trouble confined to the
federal courts. Similar complaints are
heard about the business Of state
courts; and in New York the governor
has been appealed to by the bar asso-
citation and the newly elected district
attorney of the metropolis to take ac-
ton looking to the clearing Of the
court calendars.
This is question of the highest i'm
rortance. There should be no delay
about either civil or criminal business
in our courts. The spread of the lynch
ing spirit has been attributed in part
to crowded court calendars and slow
legal processes. Public patience is
often overtaxed, and mobs take mat
ters into their own hands.
While nothing excuses mobs, no
room should be left to them to seek
excuses. Enough courts should be
open to promptly dispose Of all mat
ters demanding settlement according
to the forms of law.
Among those recommending these
increased facilities are Chief Justice
Taft and Attorney General Daugherty,
both of whom are. of course. entirely
familiar with the subject and solicitous
for the solving of the difficulty.
Evening star., 1922-02-07
The Knickerbocker Inquest.

Today begins the inquest into the
knickerbocker Theater disaster. 1t is
hoped that the cause of the collapse
which caused the death of ninety-eight
persons will be definitely determined.
In so doing it will be possible to ascer-
tain the responsibility for the condi-
ton which contributed to this greatest
catastrophe ever suffered by Washing
ton.
1t is in no spirit of punishment. how
ever, that. this inquiry should be
pressed; though, of course. if it is
found that any person or any group Of
people has been guilty of negligence
or culpable contribution to the use Of
an unsafe structure, punishment
should and doubtless will follow. 1t
may be disclosed that the design for
the structure was faulty, and yet with
the construction. 1t may be that
through lack of inspection force the
workmanship and materials We're not
up to official requirements. In fact,
there are many possibilities: so wide
is the range, indeed. that there is
danger of confusion of expert opin-
ion. calling for the most careful con-
sideration to permit clear conclusion.
The primary consideration in this
matter is assurance against repetition.
The Knickerbocker disaster will have
been indeed an appalling waste of
human life if it does not lead to pro-
lection, against any further building
failures. A very large part of our
popu;a;ion attends places of public
amusement. Daily tens of thousands
are housed in buildings large and
small erected to cater to their enter
tainment. Are they all safe? Has the
factor of security been worked out
with a sufficient margin? From the
knickerbocker collapse lessons may be
learned. perhaps to apply to existing
buildings, surely to apply to the fu
ture.
Other inquiries are likely following
that of the coroner. Upon the findings
of the inquest will depend further pro-
cedure along the line of fixing respon
sibility. But in other ways along con-
structive and helpful lines there should
be consideration. to make certain an
adequacy of supervision over all con-
structions in the District, especially
those which have relation to the pub
lie in large groups. This is not a time
for criticism. but of search for better.
surer methods of inspection in order
that the horror of the 2Sth of January
may become of some value to the
community.
Evening star., 1922-02-07
Ratifying the Treaties.

When President Harding submits to
the Senate, as he has announced he
will at an early date. the treaties
which are the fruits of the Washing
ton conference, it is expected that the
country will insist upon their prompt
consideration and ratification. All re-
ports from the other nations signatOry
to the pacts are that they will pass
through the constitutional stages Of
acceptance without delay. and that
they are not menaced by any prospect
of unfavorable action.
The treaties will be referred to the
Senate committee on foreign relations
for primary consideration and report
to the Senate. Affirmative action upon
them in that committee is regarded as
a foregone conclusion. although there
may be degree of minority objection.
The ranking democrat on the commit
tee. Senator Hitchcock, has declared
in favor OF them. and. OF course. the
democratic leader in the Senate. Sena.
tor Underwood, who assisted in their
negotiation, will urge the concurrence
OF his colleagues. There may be re-
publican dissent. but it will be heavily
outvoted in committee.
There is understood to be no desire
on the part of the administration and
the other friends Of the treaties to
limit debate unduly when the treaties
reach the Senate. Their consideration
is expected to be in open executive
session, and the proceedings will be
followed by the country with eager in
terest. But the administration is con-
sidered justifiable in expecting that
the debate, while adequate. shall not
be dilatory in effect.
There is no indication other than
that the country overwhelmingly ap-
proves the work of the Washington
conference. This is shown in every
conceivable way in which it can be
manifested short of referendum vote.
Having made up their minds in sup
port of the conferences efforts and eff
fects, the people are likely, in the
true American spirit. to demand their
conSummation. They want results
it may be justly claimed. and want
them with as little delay as possible.
In no official quarter is there appre-
hension that the treaties will fail of
ratification. The popular view prob
ably is that as they are to be ratified,
they should be ratified promptly and
nut into Operation.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

experience proves the wisdom Of
changes.
The lesson Of the retirement law
should be applied in the case Of re-
classification. 1t took, many years to
get retirement established in principle.
because of differences as to details. Al.
ready it has been found necessary to
amend the law, and bills to that effect
are now pending, and will doubtless be
given effective consideration at this
session of Congress. A perfect system
Is not to be expected at the outset.
Evening star., 1922-02-07
The Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill.

The main pivots around which edi-
toriaI discussion of the anti-1ynching
measure moves are four: That it is
designed to hold the colored vote in
pivotal states in line, but not ex-
pected to become law; that If 1t
should become law, it will not be
more effective than existing state
laws; that if vigilance is not exer-
cised by states in the enforcement of
their individual measures against
lynching, a federal statue is inevita-
BILE. and lastly, the old familiar ar
gument ~of states rights, as affected
by the Dyer bill.
The Petersburg Index-Appeal Gnde-
pendent) feels that "it is a matter OF
deep regret that the democrats in
Congress should have lent themselves
to the republicans for cheap politi-
cal trick" since, SO far as it can re-
call. the House democrats have not
made such an issue of any other
measure which has come up, recent
ly." so bitter has been the demo-
cratic opposition that the bill may be
regarded virtually as a party meas
ure," states the Pittsburgh Press Gn-
dependent), which prompts it's neigh
bor, the Leader progressive repub-
lican) to inquire What can be ex-
pected of a non-progressive and
largely illiterate population. which
has been virtually standing still since
the surrender at Appomattox, when
25 per cent of it's national political
representatives in official places de-
fend the right to commit capital
crimes?" The st. Louis Post Dis
patch independently thinks that ''po-
4 -iAl l,n mo oc11Isn
through the House, and the hope that
the Senate will kill it is compli-
ment to the judgment and courage of
the Senate" though the Baltimore
Sun GndepeEdent democratic) feels
that republican leaders in the House
have thus incurred grave political u
liability without surely paying on
debt" since by this single stroke Mr.:
Harding's conciliatory policy toward
the southern states has been killed a
borning." ..
AS to the effect Of the law. the
Grand Rapids Press (independentl
states that "a jury is a jury, filled
as in state court" and the Minne-
sofa Star Cndependent) feels that
even if such a law were sustained
zone may doubt whether it will end
lynching," since behind the lynch
ing of negroes Is nearly three cen
turl6S OF SOCIAL lHJuSIiCc "LiSA too
fostered lynch law" The Memphis
News-Scimitar (independent) states
that "the passage Of the law will be
equivalent to serving notice upon
state officials that they have been re-
lieved Of responsibility. and the
Richmond Times Dispatch demo-
cratic) thinks "the criminal element
among the negroes will be embold-
ened to commit crimes which inspire
lynch law, in the belief that they will
receive a measure of federal pro-
lection under the act not now en-
ioyed." 1.-The existing statues of
every state afford ample grounds for
prosecution and punishment of per-
sons guilty of the crime Of lynching
: Wherein would the offense be
heightened or. the execution of Justice
upon the offender be made more cer-
tain by restattng those statutes In
federal terms2" inquiries the Atlantis
journal (democrati D. 8. y
& But tha Springfield Republican
Evening star., 1922-02-07
Beating a Snowstorm.

That story in The Star telling how
they fight and beat snowstorms in
Philadelphia was very interesting. 1t
shows how the work can be done and.
more than that. how the work has
been done. 1t contains many sugges-
tions how Washington can do better in
the future than it has done in the past
in handling snowstorms. In Philadel-
phia and perhaps in other great indus
trial cities there is preparedness
against snow. There is organization
by which tf,e city can launch a
counter attack on a snowstorm just
about as soon as the flakes begin to
fall. The anti;snow forces get busy
before the city Is blockaded. The street
car snowplows are set in operation
just as we do 1t here, though prQbee
there is more snowplcw ssSs
Evening star., 1922-02-07
Redistribution Progress.

AS result of a peculiar division of
jurisdiction, the reclassification bill,
recently passed by the House and yes.
terday reported to the Senate from the
civil service committee with amend.
ments. now goes to the appropriations
committee. This arrangement was the
result Of a compromise necessitated
by the fact that both committees had
certain rights over the measure. 1t
was wisely decided that the civil serv.
ice committee should scrutinize the
bill for the structural provisions and
the appropriations committee for the
salary scales. Thus when the measure
finally reaches the Senate for enact
ment. which is hoped for this session,
it will represent the joint Judgment
Of these two committees.
What is called reclassification is, in
truth. classification" for there has
never been until now any attempt at
a structural organization of the gov
ernment's personnel. 1t is the first
move toward a businesslike division Of
the public service force into groups
according to duties and responsible
ties regardless Of places Of assignment
and duty.
The bill now pending in the Senate
is a substitute for that which recently
passed the House. There are material
differences between the two, but none
on the vital principle Of groupment
according to duties. Necessarily there
would be divergences Of opinion as to
the relative values Of services. It is
not necessary to wait for a settlement
Of all these differences in committee
before the final enactment is effected.
fThat y urgently needed Is basic
subject to amendment later, as
Evening star., 1922-02-07
"Pittsburgh Plus"

II man lives in the country he has
the advantages of fresh cream, fresh
eggs, fresh vegetables-all at lower
cost than If there were freight trans
portation charges to be paid. pitts
burgh plus" is the system which de-
prices the man who locates his steel
using plant near steel-producing fac
tory and every one who buys what Is
made of steel of that natural advan-
tage. 1t is a system practiced because
certain interests have the power to
practice it. 1t is repugnant to sound
ideas.
Pittsburgh plus means that If you
live next door to the great steel-making
plants of Gary, you pay for steel the
price it sells for in Pittsburgh plus
the freight from Pittsburgh. You not
only lose the advantage of buying steel
less an authority than Mr.. Gary, costs
less to make than steel made in Pitts
burgh, but you pay in addition for a
jOyride for that steel all the way from
Pittsburgh, though 1t has never been
there.
This is the simple plan. There are
all kinds of things that can be said
said, the fact remains that it is q dis
Icrimination against every man who
lives nearer any other steel plant than
he lives to Pittsburgh.-Milwauk
Journal independently.
One way to get your feet Is to sell
your motor car.-Arkansas Gazette.
At any rate, there are bound to be
as many marriages as divorces.-
Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
Synthetic gold is still romping
about beyond the horizon with Henry
Ford's synthetic sow.-Houston chron-
icle.
Men are strange animals. One has
left s100, 600 to the girl who refused
to : marry him. Not only heaping
Goals OF fire ON her head. but pro-
yidiaS her Deaey =,
Evening star., 1922-02-07

There are few democrats who, in
contemplating this administrations
difficulty in economizing sufficiently to
make up for previous lavishness, seem
% be in doubt whether they ought to
apologize or try to appear amused.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

Sing Sing prisoners have found
means to rob the United States gov
ernment. This shows no especia!
shrewdness on their part. The trick
years ago became so easy as to seem
positively unsportsmanlikc.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

Some of the gentlemen who said the
Washington conference would not
amount to anything have relaxed their
journalistic industry: and are again
turning their attention to best Sellers
Evening star., 1922-02-07

Bergdoll is no longer thought Of ex-
cept when some of his family is in
trouble with the courts. AS usual, he
is not on hand to render assistance in
an emergency.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

The election of the Pope is one SOL
emn and important event which is not
regarded as absolutely requiring the
presence of an American delegation.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

One thing that George Harvey did
easy it is for an agitated statesman to
start a magazine of his own and re-
lieve his mind.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

A desire to keep any league of ma
tions discussion out of the Genoa con.
ference may be animated only by a
wish to assure delegates that they will
not be separated from their families
for long. long time.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

A man who is willing to sacrifice
himself for an idea is an idealist.
When he decides that he is the one
person on whom the idea has to de-
pend he becomes an egoist.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

Economists, whether considering
budgets or buildings. admit that there
is no greater wastefulness than mis-
taken economy.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

New Jerseys legislators contemplate
a law to exterminate cats. Having
failed with mosquitoes, they will try
quadrupeds.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

The league of nation promoters are
in favor of peace. but display little
confidence that there will ever be such
thing as peace without argument.
Evening star., 1922-02-07
Literary Comment.

Literary Comment.
What is your favorite novel?"
"'Jack the Giant Killer" replied
Miss Cayenne.
THAT is only fairy tale.''
(Which is my reason for liking it.
Nobody is going to get you into an
argument about it by saying. How
true to life the characters are!' and
isn't the philosophy a wonderful reve-
lation Of the human soul!'"
Evening star., 1922-02-07

The drama is again accused Of
sighting talent and experience. In all
the talk of censorship no mention is
made of Mr.. Creel.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

"Six days pass mighty quick" said
Uncle Eben, ''but dey's more dan time
enough to let US fohgit whut we
learnt on Sunday"
Evening star., 1922-02-07

Gas warfare Is defended most
warmly by those who neYpf tted on
Evening star., 1922-02-07

Travelling Costume.
Now, when the drifted snow begins to
thaw,
And through the street an icy tor
rent shoots,
I wonder why it isn't fashions law
For folks to put on sealskin bathing
suits.
Evening star., 1922-02-07
A Distinct Benefit.

1.-THE world conference will result in
many benefits remarked the OBJ.
server.
"True," rejoined Senator Sorghum;
land one Of the most important of
them lies in the fact that number of
gentlemen from abroad were detained
long enough to get actual information
before going home and writing their
impressions of America"
Jud Tunkins says he likes a man
who minds his own business unless
he's in kind of business that com.
pels him to be remorseless in taking
up other peoples time.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

Synthetic gold is still romping
about beyond the horizon with Henry
Ford's synthetic sow.-Houston chron-
icle.
Evening star., 1922-02-07

One way to get your feet Is to sell
your motor car.-Arkansas Gazette.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-03-17

666 is a prescription for Colds, Fever and LaGrippe. It's the most speedy remedy we know.
The log cabin Democrat., 1922-03-17
M. & N. A. TRAINS
 TOSTART APRIL l5
FEDERAL LOAN GRANTED
Arkansas Railroad Which Suspended Operation Last July Expected to
 Resume Running Next Month.

St. Louis, March 17.-The Post-Dis- patch in special dispatch late yes terday says:
 Washington, March 16.-Festus J Wade, St. Louis banker, announced today that the Missouri & North Ar kansas railroad, which suspended op- erations July 31, 1921, would resume services about April IS. Wades an nouncement followed decision by the Interstate Commerce Commission to- day to grant the line a 10-year loan of S3,50C,000 at six per cent and to require connecting roads to give it a larger proportion of the revenues from joint traffic than it previously received.
 Wade said the granting of the lines application for more equitable divisions on joint traffic would yield it an increase in revenue amounting to about $3,300,000. Asked if he was satisfied with the decision, Wade re- piled, Very much so.''
 Wade has been here for some time as a representative of the stockhold- CTS and certificate holders of the Mis- sour & North Arkansas.
 The Missouri X North Arkansas suspended it's railroad transportation activities last year, the receiver ap- pointed by the court having claimed that it was impossible to continue with existing rates. An appeal was made to the Interstate Commerce Commission asking that the railroad be assisted by government loan and further by an increased division of | joint rates.
 After hearings in which the objec. tions of the trunk lime railroads were considered, W. A. Colston, director o1 | finance for the commission, recom mended that the claims of the Mis- souri & North Arkansas for the in creased revenues be granted, and the commission has now approved the rec ommendation.
 If the Missouri X North Arkansas on resuming operations, develops a. much traffic as it did prior to its suspension under the commissions or der, it will be given approximate! $200,000 a year in revenues which for merly was divided among the trunl line railroads with which it con l nected,