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Evening star., 1922-05-08

ing control of affairs. According to
Mr.. Lansing, the troops had marched
only halfway down the wharf at Port
au Prince when they were turned back
to the German cruiser, doubtless upon
receipt Of information that war had
been declared. The plain assumption
is that a cablegram had been received
and that Berlin believed that there
was more important work to be done
just then than TO make & beginning at
Haitian occupation.
There were then in Haiti material
German interests that were menaced.
like those of other nationals, by the
constant recurrence of revolt. When
the German troops returned to the
Karlsruhe at Port au Prince the com.
mander Of the cruiser asked the cap
tain Of the U. s. S. Connecticut to pro-
tect those interests in his absence.
The Karlsruhe never came back.
This incident bears upon the Ameri-
can course toward Haiti. Without
question, If the war had not broken
just when it did Germany would have
gained foothold in the island, and it
Is easy to see how long she would have
remained. Germany once there would
have gained a dominance not to be
weakened save by force. Doubtless 1t
was reasoned at Berlin that when the
war was over, which Berlin expected
to be in a few weeks, 1t would be
easy to go on at Haiti. And the proc
ess would probably not have stopped
at Haiti. Had the war been won by
Germany in 1914. or 1915, or 1916
that is to say. before American en-
trance-the German flag would un-
questionably have been planted upon
islands in the close neighborhood Of
this country in custer Of the British
and French. And the United States
would then have had a problem to
solve.
Evening star., 1922-05-08
Move for Great Development
OF Industries on the Potomac

Fine Arts Commission, the United
States engineer office authorities, the
board Of supervisors Of Arlington
county, the mayor Of Alexandria and
possibly state oficials Of Virginia.
Every angle Of the development
scheme will be investigated from the
various standpoints represented in
these officials. and II their interest
warrants boat trip OF inspection prob
ably will be arranged by the realtors.
Should the preliminary investiga-
tion turn out favorably for those pro-
jecting the Industrial colony. the
realtors may call on other civic and
business! organizations for support in
carrying out plans for the develop
ment 1t Is their belief that the
business men of the National Capital
will readily foresee the possibilities
from q commercial viewpoint in
volved in creating close to Washing
ton. large shipping and manufac-
turing community, where commodi-
ties may be produced. stored and
transported to various parts OF the
country.
Sponsors Of the project visualize a
future bustling industriak center.
comparable to some OF the larger
cities, with network Of railroad
tracks connecting for the north,
south and west and with extensive
docking facilities for ocean-going
steamships along the shore line. 1t
is pointed out by advocates Of the
plan that the proximity OF the Po-
tomac freight yards, which Is vast
distribution center connecting the
north and south. makes easily avail
able unusual rail service, while the
wide frontage of the Potomac river
renders the place accessible for deep
sea shipping.
The river front along this territory.
as pictured bys the promoters, would
present a lengthy expanse Of sea
wall. Immediately back of which
would appear great warehouses, fac
tories and similar plants.
Realization of the visions which
many Alexandrians hold for the fu-
tdre would mean a rapid increase in
the population OF Washington and
Alexandria, with corresponding rapid
real estate development and business
expansion. and eventually might re-
suit in the linking Of the two cities
into one metropolis.
Evening star., 1922-05-08
A Word From Villa.

Francisco Villa, who several years
ago abandoned banditry Cor farming.
denies in a letter published in Mexico
City a report that he 10 . candidate
for governor of the state Of Durango.
He says:
am not thinking Of politics. but
am devoting my time to the recon-
struction of my country. My preoc-
pulse to the live forces Of my coun-
try by means OF constant work and
energy, aimed at the progress and ad-
vancement Of the nation.
A return to the cultivation Of the
soil has improved this man. He now
has a different line on life and it's
duties and obligations from that he
followed while booted and spurred he
rode as he liked and helped himself
freely to everything in reach. He has
discovered that there Is more profit
and satisfaction in raising hogs than
hades. Long may he hold to his pres
ent opinion!
And what good fortune to the world
If men everywhere would at this grave
time CONFESS ana apply tnlS truth. 80
many men everywhere have for the
past eight years been raising hades
and neglecting hogs! And it is SO nee
essary now that change should take
place and hogs be substituted for
hades.
In other words, production and con.
struction should everywhere take the
place of destruction. Until they do.
until men 60 to work and stick to
work. each after the way he knows
best. the world will not recover either
stability or prosperity. "Out Of the
mouths Of babes" Out Of the mouth
of this ex-bandit has issued senti-
ment Of the highest quality and value.
Evening star., 1922-05-08
Saving the Peoples Money.

It Is q gratifying showing President
Harding IS able to make. based upon
the report of Director of the Budget
' Dawes. as to economies effected dur.
ing the last year in the cost Of ad-
ministering the government. The total
reduction in governmental expendt-
lures is figured at about 81 500, ,o00. 900,
of which 1907. 100000 represents a re-
duction in the expenditures of admin
istration and $7oo,00o.000 reductions
along lines not, relating to routine
business. A further analysis sets out
sum Of something over $250.000, 900
as representing the savings and
economies which may be fairly &C.
credited to the new system Of admin
istration and the widespread commit
nient throughout the various depart
ments to effect a more efficient and
economical administration Of the gov
ernment's business"
That certainly Is a modest state
nent Of the case. The President
gives credit in the first instance to
the budget system, but. after all, the
system is only an instrument in the
hands of men, and II those men lacked
the will to save the system itself could
have but little efficacy. Mr.. Harding
may hesitate to take to himself and
his immediate advisers credit for this
big achievement in wise administra-
ton. but the taxpayers. whose money
they have saved and whose taxes 1t
thereby is possible to reduce. will not
fail to appraise the situation cor
rectly.
The widespread commitment
throughout the various Department."
to effect more efficient and economic
administration was because Of the
firm resolution Of the President and
the members of his cabinet, with
thorough sympathy from Congress.
that they owed it as solemn duty
to the American people to reduce the
heavy burden of taxation. which was
sitting initiative and retarding busi-
ness. and it was from them that
subordinates throughout the various
departments caught the spirit Of the
thing.
The achievement in economy Is even
more creditable than appears on the
face of the showing made by the Pres
ident and Director Dawes. for 1t was
made without in any way impairing
the efficiency of the government. In
fact, when proposals were made in
Congress to reduce the military and
naval establishments below the point
of efficiency, the President and his
cabinet stood like rock against 1t
and insisted upon appropriations suf-
ficient for adequate national defense.
They have been able to distinguish
between wise economy and unwise
parsimony, and In financial statesman
ship that is the ultimate Of wisdom.
Evening star., 1922-05-08
MAT there are many manufac-
turing and industrial inter-
ests which would readily ac-

|THAT there are many manufac-
turing and industrial inter-
ests which would readily ac-
cept an opportunity of estab-
fishing their plants in the vicinity of
Washington is indicated by the nu-
merous inquiries from out-of-town
sources which followed announce
ment Of proposal to develop In
dustrially much Of the water 'front.'
Alexandria.
Several local realtors have COM
municated in the past few days with
headquarters Of the Washington Real
Estate Board regarding the proposed
development. explaining that clients
In other cities have requested them
to investigate the matter and advise
them as to the present status OF the
proposition.
Tho situation simply Is this: The
Washington Real Estate Board is
deeply interested in the project.
which. as outlined by John G. Ora
ham. president of the Alexandra
Real Estate Board, calls. for the es-
taOllsnment OF great COInINeTCidA
and manufacturing center on the land
lying between this city and Alex
andria east Of the Potomac freight
yards.
The, executive committee Of the
board has been authorized to take up
the enterprise for consideration. with
a view to determining the advisa bility
and practicability of the projected
plans.
II 1t is found that the proposal is
desirable the next step will be the
appointment by the executive COM
mittee of a special committee OF the
board to look into various prelimi-
nary contingencies, such as the pos
sibility of conflict with plans for the
Identification OF Arlington county.
Va. and for completion Of the park
system of the District Of Columbia.
\ r
This special conn..ttee. II appointed,
and 1t is considered Nkely that this
course will be taken, Will confer with
the superintendent Of public build
ings and grounds, members Of the
Evening star., 1922-05-08
Hobbies.

One stride made by the modern
mind, both in philosophy and ethics.
is that Of doing Justice to the hobby.
Hobbies not infrequently assume q
scientific or at least a quasi-scierttfic
form. Happy is the man who is an
amateur botanist. an amateur zoolo-
gist, an amateur anything. which
brings him into kindly contact with
nature.
Take I. by and large. THO world is
would be without them. Even in the
tolerant and Multiplying smile be-
slowed on tho lobbyist there IL recog-
milton that his hobby is harmless.
But in nine hundred and ninety
nine cases out Of q thousand. tho
hobby IL q positive benefit. Almost
always It Is a health-preserver. and
more times than 1t gets credit fer 1t
has proven q life saver.-Buffa1o
Times (democratic).
It would seem that Mr.. Tchitchsrin
tohances.-Janesville (Wis.) Gazette.
Every dog has his day and every
fad its week. Gazette.
HE couldn't sleep for six years."
reads an advertisement. Six years Is
too long to sleep anyway.-Nashville
Tennessean.
Sometimes the punishment for
speeding Is only blowout. but that
means term at hard labor.-Detroit
News.
Automobiles are now practically
foolproof. The next great American
problem 10 to reduce the upkeep OF
white shoes.-Watertown IN. ~
Standard.
That Princeton professor who has
found new source OF light without
heat should send some to Genoa at
once.-Detroit Free Press.
To be perfectly honest, "wsts" and
"drys' alike must admit that prohi-
bition has justified its enactment, II
only rs q conversational stimulus
Richmond Times- Dispatch.
Again the supernuities Of Journal
ism. Here's the New York Times
speaking Of "a New Yorker OF au-
thoritAtive manner" - schenectady
Gazette.
That New Hampshire freshman who
hypnptised his roommate, but couldn't
bring him back. has nothing on the
average politician. who knows that
sooner or later they awaken, any
Pittsburgh Hun e
Evening star., 1922-05-08
Germany in Haiti.

Former Secretary Iansins's letter
to Senator Mccormick regarding
Haih IL an Interesting contribution to
history that has been eight years In
the revelation. It now appears for the
first time that In July, 1914. German
troops were actually landed on Haitian
soil with the obvious purpose OF gain
Evening star., 1922-05-08
Twenty-Five Miles of Jazz.

A young Boston girl recently
found that she had travelled twenty
five miles while dancing five hours.
She wore q pedometer. She finished
fresh as when she started and still
ready for more.
A Marathon runner, after covering
twenty five miles on the road, is
ready to collapse. The difference lies
in tho intervals Of pause between
dances. An occasional rest is all that
the body needs. Denied these in
tervals Of pause. muscles and brains
refuse to function beyond certain
point.
Five minutes of every working
hour should be spent in absolute
rest. Tho time so spent is not
wasted. Efficiency experts have
found that men can do more and
better work over long period when
they rest five minutes in every hour
than when they work straight
through.
II both mind and body are kept
rested interest is retained In the
work. In the case Of the dancer she
was given frequent rests, retaining
her original interest in the dance. In
the case Of the Marathon runner the
steady grind over several hours Of
running wore down his brain power
as we'll as his muscular energy. He
lost interest. becoming a mere ma
chine. and. like all machines. he
sooner or later ran down.-Ann
Arbor Times News Independently.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

The French revolution did not pre-
vent the word communism" from be-
coming sufficiently odious to prevent
it's revival In its worst sense In various
European cities.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

Bolshevists are accused Of raising
United States currency bills and send
ing them home. It would seem that
Russia had enough bad money on hand
without importing supply.
Evening star., 1922-05-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHII.ANDER JOHNSON.
A Tired Business Man.

A Tired Business Man.
A man who saved up. cent by cent,
TO meet the taxes and tho rent,
Exclaimed, I'm hearing, now and
then,
About these tired business mon
Who feel themselves obliged to go
To view some girl and music show
Which cannot afford to see,
Although they might be good for me.
I stick to business. day by day.
To gain the wherewitha1 to pay.
No buster business man you'll md.
Nor one more weary in his mind"
Evening star., 1922-05-08

Uncle Joe Cannon may retire from
Congress, but there Is no prospect Of
his getting out Of public life 30 long
as good fellowship exerts it, charm.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

Gold and silver are sttll the i'm
portant monetary minerals. although
oil asserts itself in international nego-
tiations as q standard of value to be
considered.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

Indiana republicans liked Beveridge
better than they did New. Indiana has
always been strong for the literary
man.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

The case Of Lieut.. Van Winkle is in
a fair way to become one Of those pro-
tracted controversies whose original
cause defies recollection.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

Among the fAscinations Of the life
Of an automobile tourist Is the fact
that rent legislation means nothing to
him.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

China has ratified treaties to pre-
vent war with foreign nations. and
hopes in time to bring an end to the
fighting within her own boundaries.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

The District Of Columbia citizen
when further demands are made for
taxes is expected to look strictly like
an innocent bystander.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

Many English lecturers have ap-
peared in America. Mono Of them has
succeeded in rivalins the interest in
Lloyd Georges remarks at Genoa.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

The leadership Of the democratic
party is regarded as finally resting
with Mr.. Wilson, as the result Of a
very interesting process Of elimina-
ton.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

Senator Borah's attitude toward cer-
tain phases Of diplomatic and financial
affairs is still that Of an irreconcilable.
Evening star., 1922-05-08
Controlling the Press.

Strong resolutions committing its
membership to incorporating war
fare In behalf Of the freedom OF the
press were adopted at the recent
meeting of the American Newspaper
Publishers Association in New York.
In their campaign the newspapers
will confidently expect the strong
support of public trained to believe
the peoples liberties.
above criticism, but it certainly is
deal better than any substitute that
special interest, whether ultraradlcal
or ultraconservative.c could devise. 1t
always is subject to the curb of pub
lie censure-and no institution in the
country feels adverse criticism SO
quickly or SO keenly.
That is all the censorship required.
1t suffices to prevent continued in
justice, unfairness or venality. No
newspaper long can run counter to
public opinion and prosper. Some try
but they speedily learn the error of
The people can deal with this mat
ter in their own way. They have
been dealing with 1t successfully
from the earliest days of American
history. They are capable Of exer-
cising that power, through force of
public opinion, in the future.
This control the press welcomes.
but any other 1t should and 1T will
resist to the final extreme.-Seattl
Times independent republican,.
Evening star., 1922-05-08
EDITORIAL DIGEST

more painful reminder Of public discon
tent at the congressional elections"
Evening star., 1922-05-08

fbs Evening stsr. with the Sunday morning
edition, 10 delivered by carriers within tile city
at 80 cents per month: daily only. 4s cen" & Pe.
ders may be sent by mail, or telephone Main
5000. Collection IL made BY carriers at the
end Of each month
Evening star., 1922-05-08
One.Way Clsssics

DO you admire the ciassics7''
= Every much." replied Miss Cayenne;
"only I don't think classic literature
IL getting its fair chance at public at
tention as compared with classic danc-
Ing"
"Dat swarm O bees has got % dey
don't pay no 'tention when hammers
on q tin pan." said Uncle Eban. "Dey
seems to think rs jes' tryin' to help
out Do jasz concert" -"
Evening star., 1922-05-08

Jud Tunkins says he's glad to notice
that although women applaud a matt.
nee idel they never show any inclina-
ton to use their voting strength to
elect one to ONCE.
Evening star., 1922-05-08
Not what the Public Wants.

Not Whist tho Public Wants.
No war has ever boon the moneys
worth
Nor proved thing humanity ad-
rnires.
Why should there be the slightest
chance on earth
OF starting what no one On earth
desires?
Evening star., 1922-05-08
Tho Idealistic Attitude,

Tho Idealistic Attitude.
Are you sure your ideas about
politics are practical?" -.r
I'm not supposed to be practical"
replied Senator Sorghum. MY part Of
the proceedings Is to tell people that
IL they will be good they will be happy.
and leave the practical details to my
campaign managers"
Evening star., 1922-05-08

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Once. 1lth St. and Pennsyivsnia avs
New York Once: $50 Nassau 81.
Chicago Once: Towe- Building.
European Once 16 Regent St., LONDON, hngiano.
Evening star., 1922-05-08

That New Hampshire freshman who
hypnptised his roommate, but couldn't
bring him back. has nothing on the
average politician. who knows that
sooner or later they awaken, any
PtttsburghN Hun e
Evening star., 1922-05-08

This special committee, II appointed,
course will be taken, Will confer with
the superintendent Of public build
ings and grounds, members of the
Evening star., 1922-05-08

Again the supernuities Of Journal
ism. Here's tho New York Times
speaking Of - New Yorker Of au-
thoritative manner" - Schenectady
Gazette.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24

waited and developed into disabili-
ties OF major degree. Also. many
were ignorant OF the fact that the
government took care of such cases
and some did not know what pro-
cedure to follow I'm fling their
claims.
The veterans bureau has issued
the following figures showing cases
Ii has handled in the last year:
104,57S men in vocational training,
29,960 ready but not in training,
153, $50 disability claims for which
compensation is not being paid,
245.153 compensation claims ham
died during 1921, and 760,153 COM
pensatfon claims fled.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24
VETERAN BOARD
GIVES TRAINING
TO 1O4,578 men
Thirty TWin-City Ex-Service Boys
Taught Vacations, C. C. WI
Iiams Says.

Ex-seryice men in training
throughout the United States num-
Der 104, 57S, C. C. Williams of the
United States veterans bureau of
the Peoria district. who is in Rock
Island today, said. Mr.. Williams is
Moline men who are receiving vo-
cAtional training here
Other ex-service men who are
seeking vocational training will be
placed shortly in shops and schools
OF the twin-cities, Mr.. Williams
said, following interviews yester-
day and today with boys who have
fled such claims.
During the last year approx
nately a quarter OF million claims
for compensation were filed by the
veterans OF the World war, accord
ing to figures compiled by the bu-
reau. Thousands of disabled vet
Grams have recently become aware
OF the fact that the government
had made provision for their re-
lief. and are taking advantage OF
the offer
Over $4,000 of the 245.153 claims
filed in the last year are the result
of the cleanup campaign conducted
throughout the country, OF which
the visit of the squad in this coun-
ty week ago was a part.
at may seem strange that these
claims were not filed Immediately
after the men were discharged from
service" Mr.. Williams explained,
"but in many cases their disabili-
ties were OF such a minor degree
that they did not think it neces-
sary to make application for com
pensation.
However, this minor disability,
through inadequate medical atten-
ton and also. due to the character
of their occupations, became aggra-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24
READ APPEARS AT
COLLEGE TONIGHT

Opie Read, whose books are fam
liar to most Rock Island people,
will entertain with lecture this
evening at Augustana college. He
comes under the auspices of the
Augustana Lyceum association. Mr.
Read has gained a permanent place
for himself in America as Il humor-
list, and is much sought as a plat
form attraction. He is a southern
er and has made an intimate study
Of the negro character of that sec
ton. His negro stories form one
of the features of his program.
They present the negro in q light
that is not offensive to the negro
and is enlightening and entertain
ing to his white brethren. Mr..
Read is popular with Rock Island
ers, and doubtless a large audi
ence will greet him tonight
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24
DAVENPORT POLICE
DEPARTMENT GETS
THREE VELIE CARS

Three Velie cars, consisting OF a
high powered seven-passenger ma
chine and two roadsters have been
purchased by the Davenport city
council for the use of the police de-
partment, at a cost of $3.50.
The old equipment of four old
cars will be taken in exchange by
the Velie company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24
NOTICE.

I will not be responsible for any
bills contracted by anyone except
myself. J. MARK.
Feb. "a, 1922. advertisement
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24

Complete with strap and three
blades Lowest price we have seen
them elsewhere is 81 Every man
who uses safety razor will want
one. 9Th floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24

Every pair is perfect. The 9
clasp gloves have self and con-
trasting stitching. Gauntlet
styles with contrasting inserts
and embroidery.
16-button gloves with self
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

Blacksmithing Ny new shop
is now all completed and | am
better prepared to do my work
After March 10th last years
prices will again be effective 50
bring your work before said date
and get good work done at about
one half what other shops are
charging. Those who live any
distance may leave work in town
and drop me a card and | will
get and return some free Of
charge. This to be effective up
to March 10th only. Will take
old iron and steel (no cast iron)
in payment for work.-H A.
Wolf. 98w33-1t.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1922-02-09

For Sale 80 acres Of the best
land in Pine county, only 3 miles
straight south of Askov, partly
fenced, well on it; about half Of
it cleared and seeded with clover
Will sacrifice and give terms if
sold this spring. For particulars
write to owner Hermann Friis,
1910 st. Lawrence Ave, Chicago.
53w21 At.