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The Washington herald., 1922-07-13
Prohibition Popular.

To the Editor, The Washington Herald:
Referring to Mr. Hafelfnger's let
ters to The Herald urging nullinca-
ton of the prohibition laws, ana
urging the adoption of laws permit
ting the sale of beer, etc, 1 beg TO
make a few observations. MI
Hafelfinger seems to be OF the opin-
ion that the prohibition laws are
not decreasing drunkenness. and in
this connection attention is invited
to the following cities on which 1
have found some data: In Phila-
delphia arrests for drunkenness and
disorderly conduct decreased from
approximately $4,000 in 1913 to ap-
proximately 5000 in 1921; in Louis
willie, KY, police records show that
drunkenness has decreased 30 per
cent during the last three years;
Massachusetts shows decrease OF
10 per cent in drunkenness since
the passage of the prohibition law;
Harrisburg. Johnstown, New Cast!e'
Coatesville and other Pennsylvania
cities show a falling OFF in cases OF
drunkenness of from so to 60 per
cent, and in other States prominent
officials note a very considerable
decrease in the amount of drunk
enness.
No person acquainted with the
character of the liquor interests or
liduor addicts has expected that the
passage of prohibition laws would
eliminate entirely the unlawful
manufacture Of alcoholic beverages
nor drunkenness. 1t has been shown
that drunkenness has greatly de-
creased in certain cities. and these
cities are typical OF the general con-
dition throughout the nation. In
view of the very considerable num-
Der OF pro-liquor fanatics in the
country who have no respect Tor
law, il is little short of idiotic to
expect perfect enforcement of the
law, but the prohibition law can,
and will, be enforced just as uni
yersaIly as the laws against steal
ing, murder and other crimes. If
we are to repeal the prohibition law
merely because II is violated. as per
Mr.. Hafelfinger's logic, why not re-
peal the law against murder, since
| it is also violated quite frequently
or the law against stealing, or the
| traffic regulations, which are broken
every hour of the day? We would
| not think of repeating these laws
as such action would be extremely
detrimental to the public welfare
| in the same way II has been def
initely and undeniably proven that
the liquor traffic is extremely detri-
mental to the public welfare and for
that reason the prohibition law can
! not and will not be repealed. To the
! loft-repeated claim. prohibition
ant be enforced" my answer is
that the phase 1T can't be done is
not a part of the vocabulary of the
| so. 900. 900 Americans who put pro-
hibition across
| s. P. WILSON.
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Chance for Real Men.

IIAS the old and honorable calling of police
man fallen into disrepute? Is it that
young men longer aspire to a position on the
force as the job in the world perfectly suited
to their tastes and abilities?
With openings for 70 in the Washington
police department only six qualified applicants
have been found. Maj. Sullivan seriously is con-
sidering lowering the requirements necessary ior
appointment. Why such situation obtains is df-
hcut to understand We presume that there are
young who could pass the physical and Inen-
tai tests with who are employed in gov
ernment offices at lower salaries than those paid
to police recruits. Why do not some of these
make an effort to enter less restricted, healthier
and more adventurous life?
We understand that the District policeman's S
path is not carpeted with roses. He works hard
He is far from overpaid. But his lot is more
desirable, surely, than that of an office drudge or
of mechanic without steady employment.
Two years ago it would have been easy to
explain any difficulty in obtaining recruits. Times
were prosperous. Wages high and work was
easy. But since then thousands have been thrown
out of work And still there is difficulty in OBJ
tanning policemen.
The District force offers many opportunities
for young men-more, in fact, than the average
business establishment and far more than the aver
age government department. Merit is recognized
Politics has little to do with advancement Com
missions carry with them prestige and excellent
salaries.
There is a continual suggestion of adventure
about the life. Surely no red-booded American
objects to this. The policeman, may be called
upon at any time to use both his brains and his
fists. But bravery and skill always are rewarded.
Here is splendid opportunity for clean, hon
orable fighting 1t is an opening which
should appeal to such men. Is it possible that the
available supply has diminshed-that only posi-
tons which O. coveted today? If this
is the case ificut to understand-especiaIly
with so M in the District who got spicy
taste of ad overseas
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Oh, for the Whipping Post.

SSTSHE pohce crusade against those undesirable
dregs of humanity who infest Washington
streets has started Maj. Sullivan reports that
: halt dozen a day of these people placed under
arrest This is good start. Let us hope that
there is let up until the work is finished. Let
hope that Police Court judges will not hesitate
to punish these people to the full extent OF the
. law.
1t is not pleasant for decent to walk
Tie streets OF downtown Washington while these
creatures at liberty. Their presence pollutes
the vicinity where they congregate. Suggestive
and insulting remarks, obscene gestures, etc,
too frequent. The only place for such unwanted
loafers is behind bars. After a taste OF prison
they may become better and cleaner and
women-ftter to live in city OF high class
citizens.
On second thought, however, not sure
to the benehcent results that might come from
a prison sentence. These persons too de-
graded to feel the disgrace. 1t may be that they
would be abundanty satisfied with three meals a
day, bed and comparatively light tasks. Most
OF them, in fact. have been in prison before
1t is unfortunate that they not be pun
ished as they might be in Maryland towns
with the whip. A District whipping post would
prove. believe, OF the effective instru-
nlents for moral housecleanng. 1t is cruel, per-
haps- Why not? Only cruel measures will serve
10 ieiOiH sohe ol the street lodlels OF WASH
mgton
49, Some OF the lazy, obscene, useless young
who congregate Washington street corners can
feel punishment only when it brings notable
physical pain. They rather proud of their
terms down the river" Police Court fine con-
stitutes ticket to knighthood among them. But
under the singing lashes of the ailor's whip they
might repent
But. OF course, this method Of punishment is
not available in Washington just at present. So
We rest confidence that Maj Sullivan will
work to the utmost to give cleaner city. 1t
is 10 be hoped that, within few days. the number
of arrests will increase from half dozen to two
dozen day and that the police get cooperation
from every citizen in the good work they have
started.
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strictly these may be enforced, some way will be
found to evade them
Whether il win be possible to find enough
private ash collectors willing to remove this type
Of debris for a purely nominal charge is doubtful
If much extra expense is placed upon the people
they are not apt to display great zeal in having
their ashes removed regularly.
The practice of public collections should be
enlarged rather than restricted. All ashes in
Washington should be gathered by the city or by
some private collector paid out OF the pubic fund
An extra nuisance has been saddled on some
OF The residents of the Capital City, petty
expense and new responsibility This will be
resented. Human nature will remain true to form.
u is case where the District government has
been "penny-wise and pound-foolish." The money
saved will pay dividends in filth.
Lie in great city is complex proposition.
Debris of all kinds is bound to pile up from day
to day. With a thousand individual systems OF
getting rid of this it usually continues to pile up.
With one system. administered by one man. clean
illness can be attained.
This seems, perhaps, little thing to protest
over. We admit much 1t is just of
those irritable bits of red tape which exhaust the
patience of householders
In one sense it is amusing. But few able
to appreciate a joke at their expense. Citi-
zens associations and individuals will do we'll to
protest. They will do we'll to demand that some
efficient and clearly understood method Of remov-
ing ashes from every dwelling house be adopted
before fires lighted next fall During the
summer. months the practice will be endur-
able; but the day Of ashless gas and electric heat
ers will be over in few months.
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situation? A coal strike going on
for months in one of the basic ne
cessities OF the nation, accompanied
by the Rerrin affair, that must
make Lenin and Trotzky laugh
with delight. Incredible that such
thing could happen in a civilized
country and no effort made to seek
out and punish the perpetrators
Finally the President seems imr. He'd
TO do something. and so this after
noon he issues a statement T. the
operators and the miners. which is
about as namby- -pamby as well
could be. without the ring OF au
thority or inspiration OF leader
ship.
Then comes the railroad strike,
which is in reality a strike against
the government. for II was a gov
ernment agency acting under au-
thority Of law Of Congress that
reduced freight rates and wages.
Violence. the inevitable concomItant
of strikes. is beginning to manifest
itself. and yet the government Is
taking no action to meet this de-
fiance of its authority. or to pro-
tect interstate commerce. the prop
erty of the roads. or the men who
are willing to work for the roads
at the wages fixed by the govern
ments labor board.
The constant defiance of tha gov
ernment and contempt for the laws
of the land on the part of labor
unions during the past few years
has brought us to the parting Of
the ways, and has now presented
for final settlement the question.
Which is superior. the government.
representing the people. or the
American Federation Of Labor. rep
resenting a taw millions Of work.
ers in essential industries Of the
country? In other words, is gov
ernment of. by and for .ha people
to survive or perish? II the gov
ernment cannot or does not con-
| troll the present situation with a
firm hand then indeed are we Nut
little better off than the Bolshe-
wiki. The eyes of all law-abiding.
liherty-loving citizens are turned
| towards the White House for lead
srship ard action appropriate to the
exigencies Of the situation. Will
they be disappointed in their hopes
and expectations? The next few
weeks will give them the answer.
The President Is confronted with
a grave responsibility. but also a
great opportunity. Let us pray
that he may rise to the demands
OF the occasion. with full assur-
ance that he will have the backing
| and support OF the Overwhelming
majority of the American people.
A S. L
The Washington herald., 1922-07-13
Republican Party and State
of the Union.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
wilson's league OF nations and
his socialistic tendencies. In which
he was supported by his party
alienated me from the Democratic
party. In my disgust and hope foi
better things l turned to the Re-
publican party and supported
Hughes, and then Harding. But II
looks as il I had swapped the devil
for the witch.
The Republicans were prodigaI IN
their promises, but negligent so tar
in performances. After more than
year of absolute control they have
nothing to their credit, and are
fioundering around without definite
program or leadership either in
Congress or the White House. In
stead of relieving the tax burdens
Of the people as they promised,
they are trying to put over for po-
litical purposes solely the indefen-
sible soldiers bonus, and an iniqui-
tous tariff bill, dictated by selfish
interests, and carrying rates in ex-
cess of any tariff bill ever enacted
by Congress-all to the end that
the beneficiaries thereof may come
through with the necessary cam
paign funds in the next national
election.
Not satisfied with imposing these
additional burdens upon the break
ing backs of the taxpayers they are
demanding a ship subsidy-all for
the benefit of the shipping inter-
ests, when there would be no JUS
tifcation for such a thing II they
would repeal the present fool ship
ping and navigation laws on our
statute books, and enact something
sensible in their places.
Whatever other shortcomings the
Republicans might be guilty of l
did expect them to stand firm for
law and order. and the protection
OF the public from the profiteer and
the CRATER. and the individual In
his constitutional right to work
and enjoy the fruits Of his labor
sunmolested. And yet what Is the
The Washington herald., 1922-07-13
Clerical Rulers.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
In your splendid paper OF the sth
inst. Mr.. J. c. Cunningham deplores
the lack of "a Christian minister as
President OF the United States. to
lead the nation to be a purer and
more law-sbidinR and God-fesrinE
Christian" For the comfort Of the
gentleman and also his confrerees.
the National Reform Association.
will say that God foresaw this lat
ter-dsy demand for a human theo-
cracy and made provision for IL in
the ONCE of the Pope of Rome. His
ONCE is not a whit less in extent and
authority than that enjoyed by
NebuchadneElsr OF Babylon, when
the God of heaven sent him a mes
sage at the mouth OF Daniel. the
prophet saying that Thou. o king
art a king of kings. for the God OF
heaven hath given thee q kingdom,
power and strength and glory. And
wherever the children OF men dwell.
the beasts of the field and the fowl
hand. and hath made thee ruler over
them all" Dan. z:37, IS.
The various SUGGESTIONS TO power
Roman parties in Babylon brought
the kingdom unimpaired down to
the days Of Constantine the Great
who formally adopted Christianity
as the state religion. This act Of
the monarch prepared the waY %
the rnal abdicstion Ct the last of
tire Caesars in 53s 4. D. II favor CT
the bishop Of Rome. and the deliv-
20 hE,,a - 81 be r6ohss nFNvf.
leges. prerogatives belonging to the
throne as king OF kings" as es-
tablished in the kingdom by the de-
cree Of God.
There have been many revolts
against the papal dominion. but,
whenever these revolts have sue
ceed SO far as to be given a fair
t-ial the result Of the trial has
hcsn 20 show on tka the papal
dCwIrioa was bS'I-r FOR the world.
all Ihirgs construed No one will
deny that grevous errors of judg-
ment have been committed by these
rulers but des9Ie them all the
world sands coavinc I'd 5oIsy that
the divine selection OF the Pope of
Rome to head the theocracy de-
manded by the people in these last
days to be far the best.
That Christian minister is wise In
deed and acting wholly within his
wisdom TO carefully avoid any re-
lationship or connection with the
Presidential chair. Jesus Chris,
with twelve legions OF angels al
his call set at naueht all the power
of Rome. yet he aspired not to the
throne Of Caesar. His was the bet
er and only truly effective way "a
lead any people TO be purer. more
llaw-abiding, and God-fesrinR.
CHARLES T. SHAFFER.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-13
Violence and Rail Strike.

n EGARDLESS OF the merits OF their Cause
N striking railroad workers have shown a
amentable disregard for law and order From the
hour that the threw down their tools and
stripped OF their overalls criminal acts have been
reported from many parts of the United States
The sympathy which the public feels always for
men engaged in bitter struggle to better their
own living conditions has been disturbed seriously
by these reports.
The strikers must realize that nothing will be
gained by such tactics. They have the history of
past strikes light by which they can read
the prospects of the future They know that
strong-arm methods have been profitable
either to worker or employer.
Do the men actually expect to prevent trains
from keeping orderly schedules, to delay United
States mail. to inconvenience Travellers to prevent
The conduct of national business if they so intend
hey have laid plans with absolutely no regard to
precedent Railroad activities must continue at
normal Otherwise the government will be forced
to run trains.with troops if necessary.
The workers have right to strike. If they
feel that rates OF compensation inadequate or
working conditions inequitable they are justified
m seeking whatever remedies they think best But
they owe it to themselves to restrain the disor-
1erly elements in their own ranks They them
selves will suffer much as the rest of the public
rom the tactics some of the men have followed
Everyone hopes for speedy ending of the
railroad strike. Everyone hopes that the men
will get as many benefits as are consistent with
he interests of the public. But everyone insists
hat the trains and run on regular schedules
We are charitable enough to believe that the
acts OF violence already reported have been com
nitted IN rebellion against the dictates of the
Inion4 leaders-not with the tacit or implied con.
sent OF these men, They owe it to themselves and
the public to discipline their own unruy fol-
overs.
ae strikers may rest assured they will gain
Iothing if the government is forced to run trains
yorsa> time.
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the individual and collective efforts
OF Republicans, Fusionists. Coali-
tionists, Independent Democrats
Citizens Union and other organiza
tions built as conditions arose in
hopeless attempts to end his reign.
The late Richard Croker retired
as leader of Tammany in January,
1902. Lewis Nixon succeeded
Croker but served only until Nav.
that year. Then Murphy, ten years
in the political game; Daniel F. Nc
Mahon, then chairman of the Tam
many executive committee, and
Louis F. Haffen formed a commits
sion to guide the party.
This triumvirate failed to func-
tion satisfactorily and Murphy was
voted into full power as chief of
Tammany four months later, Sep
tember 20.
Murphy first attracted notice in
State politics when he nominated
Bird s. Coler. now welfare commits
sioner under Mayor Hylan, of New
York, for governor in 1902. Muir
ply announced boldly that Coler
would carry Greater New York by
10000. His majority went to l20.-
900. He was not elected, however.
Murphy's gentle manner gives
new acquaintances with set ideas
of political bosses surprise. He
is wealthy and spends most of his
leisure time on the nine-hole golf
courcc on his estate, Good
Ground" near New York,
The Washington herald., 1922-07-13
Lecture on Psychology.
To the Editor. The Washington Herald I.

~ tne bditor' Ihe Washington Herald:
In your issue of the 7th In
slant. under the heading rs Some
what Puzzled" appeared a letter SUBJ
mitting several alleged questions re-
lating to course of lectures recently
given in this city on the subject Of
Practical Psychology"
While I do not presume to speak
with absolute authority on the sub
1ect, as a disinterested observer GER
tain facts have come into my posses
sion that may serve to enlighten your
puzzled contributor to some extent
So far as l am able to ascertain
there Is not in Washington an insti-
tuition, school. lecturer or preacher
teaching or affording any facilities
for the study OF practical psychology.
therefore the patronage accorded to
the lecturer to whom your corre-
spondent refers was In no sense a
reflection upon any of these agencies
for benefit and uplift and. further,
several of them have expressed ap-
proval of the opportunity furnished
ny that lecturer to the citizens Of
Washington, and of the beneficial
effects thereof.
No claim has been made that the
course oI leCtures given contained
anything further than primary in
struction designed to furnish a fair
start from which students can ad-
vance to a real knowledge and un-
1ers nding Of the science. And there
has already been organised in this
city a practical psychology club for
the purpose Of continuing the study
of the subject
AS to the actual results Of the
course as given. the writer has. since
the departure OF the lecturer. been
present at a gathering where more
than two hundred individuals publicly
testified that they had received sub
stantial benent from the course Of
teaching.
I am credibly informed that II b
the life ambition Of the lecturer re-
ferred to to establish In the city Of
Washington a University OF Practical
Psychology. and that the proceeds ,f
her lecture courses are to be devoted
to the realization Of that ambition
The Washington herald., 1922-07-13


TO People
In your issue OF July 4. you published Mrs.
Cats list OF Americas twelve greatest women
Please tell me who they are and what Is eacn one
claim greatness. Also. which ones are ardent
surragists. " T.
the leaders in the suffrage campaign and Is now
president OF the International Womens Suhrage
Mrs Mary grldisy w. sormsry Chief sr @
Jane Adams is the founder Of Hull House the
great Chicago settlement She is an authority on
social problems, and author OF numerous works on
social and political reform Miss Anne Morgan is
phanthropist and vice president OF the Ameri.
economies. and sociology. Katherine Davis is a
tendent Of the New York State reformatory for
women. secretary of the bureau of social hygiene.
and is prominent in the American Womens
hart is author Of many novels, short stories, and
special articles Ella Alexander Boole prominent
In W. G. 7. y. work. is president Of the New York
tional w. c. T. u. Mrs. Maud Wood Park is presi
dent Of the National League of Women Voters and
president of Bryn Mawr College and is u
thority and writer upon educational problems. Mrs
she Was psesdees Of the rst Tnterns
tional Congress of Working Women. and inter-
ested in the suffrage movement
LIFE OF GEORGE GRAY BARNARD.
Friend of People:
Please publish a brief account of the Barnard
family of which the famous sculptor, George
Joseph E. Barnard. Is this family OF French or
English extraction? How long in the United
States? What section Of the United States?
For the entire history of the family see Ameri-
c. and English Genealogies in the Library Of
Congress. We do give his family history be-
cause 1t is a lengthy subject We WILL however
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y
the time is now most opportune for
the bankers and business men OF
America TO interest themselves in
lrelsnd's commercial expa nsion and
In the upbuilding Of her industries.
The commercial resources Of
ireland are much more extensive
than is ordinarily known" says Mr..
Kilkenny. There 10 coal In fifteen
counties. copper In seventeen, lead
In sixteen. marble In nineteen sil-
'ver In three and iron in nineteen.
I. ireland has at least lso, 200 tons
Of coal available and yet she now
produces yearly only $4,000 tons.
The iron ore In Ariena lies In beds
Of from three to twelve fathoms
deep. and the coal In the same
nesghoorhood e1tends six miles in
length and nvs in breadth"
Ireland has available water
power Of 100000 horsepower, Mr..
kilkeuny says. and he stresses the
manufacture Of linens lsces, pop
lins and other native fsbriea He
says the Irish banking system is
on a sound basis. with $500. .ooo, 900
capital In nine commercial banks
whose deposits total sl,soo.ooo. 900.
The 1918 statistics, the latest avail
able. show Ireland's imports have
grown TO over s71o.ooo. 900 and ex-
ports 20 s77s.ooo. 900. He says Ire
land onsrs q good market for
American beef. cement cotton.
wheat, flour. sugar and petroleum.
Mr.. Kilkenny enlisted IN the war
and served for two years in France
under Gen. Dswes. and was honor
ably discharged a. q Lieutenant. He
has iectured extensively on Ireland.