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The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
Throw Away the Masks.

INV. lHOMAS w. HARDWlCk, of Geor-
" gia. has expressed the States objection to
the ku klux Klan in unmistakabe language. He
has told the Klansmen themselves exactly why they
are not wanted in the State where they make their
headquarters and where, it is presumed, they have
the largest membership.
If this organization expects to continue in exist
ence its members must take off their masks. The
principles of the order, of course, are narrow and
bigoted. But there many societies equally
vicious in the United States which are allowed to
go their way in peace. Birds of feather will
flock together. The societies not responsible
for the character of their members-they simply
afford meeting place for people of similar tastes.
But we would object to masks, even if the
principles of those who them were above
reproach. We would object if the members of any
Christian church held meetings with their faces
masked.
Members of the Ku Kiux Klan say that they
have been msrepresented, that they are not vicious
after all but ordinary citizens with the faults and
virtues of ordinary citizens everywhere. That may
be true. But they have given the people of the
United States no reason whatsoever to believe it
true. ~
= Masks only one purpose. They facili-
tate lawlcssness. A burglar or gunman wears a
mask that he will not be recognized if interrupted
by a policeman while practicng his profession. If
he has fair start he get away without. danger
of being picked up later, Members of the Ku Klux
Klan wear masks for what purpose they do not
explain. ~
Klan officials have charged that criminals have
taken advantage Of their regaa to throw the blame
for their crimes on the society. Doubtless this is
true in some instances The criminal, with such
easy way of escape at hand would be foolish not
to take advantage of it.
costume ball usually is innocent enough
affair." Yet most States have rigid laws regarding
such events. Permits must be obtained by respon-
sible parties. Some commemorative bar them alto
gether. Why? Because they have been proved
to be excellent places for crime. Murderers and
thieves have broken in among the nerrymakers and
escaped under cover of their masks
- The same holds true of the Ku Klux KIan.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
Blames Labor Board.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
1t is rather amusing TO the men
and women closely associated with
this railroad strike to read the edi-
torials and newspaper reports on
the strike. and il is tragedy that
the public is not receiving the cor
rect Information that IT is entitled
to. We see column after column.
editorial after editorial informing
the public that the Shopmen. 900 600
strong. have been mislead by their
leaders l would like to state here
that when the first wage cut Zone
year aCo) went into effect and when
decision after decision was handed
down against the workers and in
favor of the railroads that the lead
ers had as much as they could do
to hold the mass Of workers from
a strike. The Federate Shop Crafts
never had a more conservative lead
er as tho present one, and the In-
ternationsl ssociation Of Machin-
lists 1.-THE organizations OF which my
husband is a member and whose
auxiliary am AFFILIATED With never
had such conservative. level headed
HI
and the members were only afraid
that they would have to go out
without sanction Of these officers,
because Of their resistance AGAINST
strike all along. No. Mr.. Editor.
100000 shopmen have not been mis-
lead by their leaders. nor have they
been mislead by the Railroad Labor
Board. for the mass raised up as
one and cried out against the un-
just decisions against the workers
and We are going to win because we
have the will and defeat cannot be
ours in this just cause. Where in
all America is there man Kaiser
enough to change the dictionary
and call the men who scabbed other
than scab. Scab will be written
indelibly on the foreheads Of their
wives and children for all times and
rather than bear that hand would
rather starve. Such. Mr.. Editor, is
the sentiment of the wives and
mothers all over this broad land.
who are willing to suffer now so
that our children may have the
Right to life and liberty" as set
forth in the constitution that seems
to be enjoyed by a chosen few-the
Capitalists-who own most OF the
newspapers OF the country and we,
the people, must accept their side
of the question of today so vital to
every man. woman and child. unless
they find the little paper and read
1t published in Washington, d. c.,
which seems to. be unafraid Of Big
Business and is fair and impartial
to all Let me again say that our
leaders did not tell us to strike;
we. through the ballot, every man
using his own Judgment, demanded
a strike against a wage that meant
borrow that must always haunt
want-want. MRS. o. d. 7.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
Careless Conductors.

To the Editor. The wsshingtou Herald:
The public that uses the w. r.
and z. street cars runs into much
undue trouble. embarrassment and
in some cases the expenditure OF ex-
ira money, due to incompetent,
lazy or else poorly instructed con-
ductors. / refer to the manner in
which they issue transfers. many
of which have been punched, back
time or the wrong junction desired.
When one of these is presented to
a second conductor he Immediately
informs the rightful passenger that
he has offered something which is
not good for a ride and demands a
token or s cents. Furthermore
these collectors of fares should all
be well instructed as to the exact
places where transfers should be
given and accepted. / have en-
countered mucn trouble in these
ways on the above lines
but have found that the Capital
Traction men seem to know their
business in these respects.
/. NJ. r.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
Cathal Brugha.

THE ghost OF Cathal Brugha enters :he roman
tic ranks of the tragic failures of history who
died. for lost causes. 1t is not easy to condemn
him His sincerity evident in his every act.
He was earnest to the point Of fanatcism. He was
honest he was courageous, he stesdfsst
Bat he belonged with the Knights of the Round
Table-not with practical men of the twentieth
tury. He rode through the fields topping over
windrniAs while the peasants hoed their crops and
laughed He visoned the spiritual Ireland, the
Erin OF legend and poetry He failed to under
stand the Ireland where men and women must
earn their daily bread. His was the Ireland of
poetry and song-not the Ireland of farms and
factories. Liberty to him an ideal principle
and he occasion for practical consideration
The trouble with Cathal Brugha was that he
could not laugh-or if he could it was bitter,
ironis laughter. He could not laugh at the jokes
OF peasants in their ale houses maidens in the
cottages. He could not smile at the prattle of
children. He could only weep at the tragedy of
life
His services doubtless contributed in no small
degree to the eventual success Of the Sim Fein
His possessed a certain amount OF that
brillance always associated with men of his type.
Had he been able to appreciate the need for COM
promise. essential in every qustion that disturbs the
world today, he might well have been leading
figure in the affairs of the new state.
he bore, probably, hatred for individual Eng
lishmen and no love for individual Irishmen. He
could not understand those features of daily life
in which the interests of Englishmen, Irishmen
Americans, Chinese and Turks the same. Lib
erty, in his understanding Of the term bore rea-
ton to better dinner table better roof over the
farmhouse. better clothes to wear on Sundays
He would have preferred that all the miseries Of
the Middle Ages be visited on Irshmen rather
than that unsttaaable ideal be compromised.
1t is fortunate for Brugha. perhaps, that he
died he did. The memory of his exploits still
is green in the minds of the Irish people. He did
not have much opportunity to damage the efforts
Of the new and practical government:
He will live in the hearts of his countrymen
for many generations one of the outstanding
heroes of the Sim Fein rebellion-and who could
ask better memorial There was a time when
men of his type needed. He supplied the
need That time happily is ended He never
would have been happy in the environment.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
A Good Sign in Germany.

HNE result Of the present monarchist agitation
~ in Germany. with its attendant train of
assassinations. will be to rally true
democratic opinion to the government. The invi-
tation to the Independent Socialists to join the
coalition of the Majority Socialists and Natonasts
t'on the process of welding together the more lib
eral elements Of the new republic.
The German Socialists always have been the
one great energetic body to support liberal con-
stitution and to oppose militarism During the war;
it is true they were caught in the wave of patrot-
ism which swept over the country. This brought
about the division between the Majority and Inde-
pendent Socialists which has existed ever since.
1t will be welcome If the rift is about to
be healed in the shadow of revolution.
The continuation of this division after the
armistce paralyzed the active elements in the
young republic and is in large responsible
for the weakness which left the law courts, the
machinery of administration and above all, the
military force, in the hands OF reactonaries. If q
united democracy in Germany attempts vigorous
measures it still remains be seen whether it
prevail against force, backed it is by the gen.
cral popular disllusionment as to the equitable
terms which democratic and reformed govern
ment has been led to expect. But without such a
union the issue hardly be tried. The old sys-
tenn has everything its way and will fight to
keep its prestige.
Without doubt the monarchist feeling in Ger
many is strong. This was to be expected when
striking reforms did not come under the Republic.
There is urgent need, if the Ebert government is
to be preserved. that all the liberal elements be
combined. Chancellor Wrth seems determined to
bring them together. Combined, they will repre-
sent considerable majority Of the German people.
At best, the monarchists active minority
but active minorities dangerous when they have
material for passionate appeal to the people. The
government needs all the support it command
to hold its head above water until the present
troubles are ended.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18

upon the charities Of others and unwilling 20
work even though they are able
NO SUCH COURT NAMED IN DIsTRIcT.
To the Friend Of the Peopis
Is there a Court Of Domestic Relations" in
the District of Columbia? II so. what are IT'S
functions? SUBSCRIBER
The Equity Court of the District Of Columbia
has absolute jurisdiction over domestic relations
cases.
DIVORCES HERE AND IN NEIGHBoR STATES.
To People:
Would you kindly make a brief comparison of
the divorce laws OF the District OF Columbia
Maryland and Virginia. r. E. H.
l. the District OF Columbia an absolute d.
voree may be obtained on statutory causes.
limited divorce may he granted for drunkenness
cree a limited diyorce for cruelty abandonment
or desertion. An absolute divorce may be granted
for desertion and other statutory grounds. The
statutory All of the courts may decree
alimony pending suit and permanently.
ALTITUDE OF MT. sAHAMA
To the Friend of the People:
Please tell me the altitude Of Mt sahama in
Bolivia? II. s. II.
The altitude of Mt sahama in Bolivia is 1900
PATENTS OF NOBILITY GRANTED IN 1874
To the Friend Of the People:
When the first patents granted for titles
Of nobility in England? II. @.
The first patents OF nobility were granted by
King Edward III, in 1914.
INVENTOR OF THE AIR Brake
To the Friend Of the People:
Kindly tell me when and by whom the air
brake invented. READER.
Westinghouse invented the air brake in 1867
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
: Ss3Mafne:Mks@g,&xs 9
NNM@MlMy
"RED GOVERNMENT WILL STAY,
WANTS u 8. FRIENDSHIP ~
SAYS ENVOY.

II found in Russia that the word
American is like magic kew.
the Americans being by far the
most popular of all foreigners, De-
spite the attitude of the present
administration. / am convinced that
the time Is near at hand when the
people of the two greatest repub-
lies in the world will enter into a
treaty OF friendships as well as
trade. particularly. since both peo-
pies have common interests and
enemies. As far as the Soviet gov
eminent is concerned. there Is no
longer any doubt that 1T Is there to
stay" so says Charles Recht, for
merly counsel to Ludwig A. C.
Martens, deported Soviet repre-
>sentative to the u. S. Recht has
just returned to this country with
credentials as the Soviet repre-
sentative.
Even the French heretofore the
bitterest opponents of the Soviet
government, are at last apprecia-
tive of this fact. 1t may be news
to some that French interests arc
now secretly negotiating for a ran
prochement between the two conn.
tries. and IL Is common talk In
France that within a year the
Soviet government will be recoe-
inized by the French. Although the
American government will soon
recognize Russia, nevertheless IL
will be the last of the great ma
tions to do 80, and. unfortunately.
probably too late for the best inter-
ests of American commerce"
There is very little crime in
Russia" says the Soviet counsel.
They usually execute a burglar
or robber within less than twenty
four hours after his crime. Plenty
of people have money and shops
have goods. so that the temptation
TO steal is about as great there as
II Is here. L
In regard to the oil concessions
about which there has been 40
much talk. the subject Is still open.
although there are no end of appli-
cants for the privilege Of develop-
ing the oil fields. Among these
bidders there Is an American con-
Germ which offers very substantial
guarantees to the Soviet govern
ment. The matter, however, IL stili
pending
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18

OF the Brundage-Deneen-C fac
ton of Illinois Republicans HIS
appointment was made over the os-
jecticns of the Small Thompson Re-
publicans.
He was the chief special prose-
cutor In the trial OF Gov. Len Small
recently for the alleged misuse OF
State funds. The trial resulted IN
smalrs acquittal.
The new Judge has held a num-
Der OF public Offices. He war Cook
County States attorney. member of
the Illinois legislature. and as
sistant TO Attorney General Brund.
age. OF Illinois.
wiikerson was born at Savannah.
Mo. December II. 1859. was sradu-
ated from De Pauw University and
has practiced law in Chicago since
that time.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18

strued that there is a margin in
the rental of that apartment?
On other occas ons when ! in
quire about apartments in private
homes the first question is Have
YOU any children" Now please tell
me where a small family OF meager
circumstances is going to find So
lace and comfort in this city Of
national affairs.-C. p, Takoma.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
Approves of Bastille.
70 the Editor. The wsshinrton Herald.

To the Editor. The washington Herald:
Permit me to offer you my SYM
pathy for your editorial in todsy's
Herald on the celebration of Bas-
tile Day in the United States.
That your heart was broken to
see the tr.color Of France gloriously
floating upon the government build
ings in Washington close to and
symbollcally protected by that uni
versally respected and admired ban
ner of America. the Stars and
Stripes: that the celebration staged
at Central High School by a post
of the American Legion in com:
memoration OF Bastille Day raised
your ire and caused you to thieken
that layer Of cynicism" of which
you speak and with which you ap-
pear to be SO familiar. is pitifui In
deed
BY what artifces other than
those employed in German logic can
anyone hold that It is perfectly
proper for the French to celebrate
July 4 while any return Of the
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
Cost of Apartments.
70 the Editor. The Washington Herald:

10 the Editor. The washington Herald:
My husband is government
clerk. and, although commended for
efficiency, his salary is nothing to
boast Of We have one chic. which
makes getting suitable living quar-
ters rather difficult. The apart
m4nts We can afford we would not
care to live in. and apartments of
the better sort are out of sight
why? Well. here is an example,:
The other evening we rushed to
zee. an apartment we could afford
according to the ed in an apart
ment house such as our desires
would call for, and when we ar
rived we learred II consisted only
Of one room and bath and was be-
ing rented by an occupant of an
other a spartment in the same build
ing. Now, why can't this man give
up this apartment and let someone
else get the benefit Of the orig ginai
rent price. for 1t may well be con
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
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.::9!:lngY
TUESDAY. July n. fsxz
FIRST EGG-LAYING l-E
MAMMAL ARRIVES

FIRST EeG-LAYIxe t-z
MAMMAL ARRIVES
Al last, the nrst living plstypus
hAf reached America This spsci-
men Of the Australian duck -suI
that has the bill OF a bird. the fur
OF an animal. lays eggs and yet
suckles Il young. has arrived at
San Francisco among q consiFn-
ment OF kangaroos. waIlabIes. and
other Australian animals under The
care OF Z. s. Joseph. animal trader.
II u Is carried alive 20 New York
leading supporter OF a New York
geological society will pay several
thousand dollars for Il.
Up. 10 this time no one had suo~
eeeded In bringing a plAtypus acrosf
the sea alive. Mr.. Joseph embarked
with two OF the animals but one
died at sea.
Attempts 10 keep the animal In
captivity have usually ended in the
early death of the platypus. But
Mr.. Joseph has managed by study
ing the taftes and wants OF the
animals to keep one In good health
and spirits for twelve months.
The platypus is one Of the only
two marmals in the world which
lays eggs. The other. the echidna
or ant-eater. Is much harder ana
more adaptable. One lived for ~
years In the Philadelphia ZOO.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
MILLION WASTED IN
WOODS MANAGEMENT.

Investment value Of $500. .Ooo. 900
in timber and land in western
Washington can only be preserved
by proper conservation Of forest
productivity. according TO Prof
Burt p. Kirkland. OF the College Of
Forestry o. the University Of Wash
ington, who has compiled figures
TO show that il is cheaper for the
large holding companies OF the
West TO manage with a view to
future growth than to FOLLOW their
present system Of exploitation
The present system" he declares.
requires that a greater part Of the
annual returns from cutting be
charged OF a depletion OF capital in
vested in the virgin timber is ac-
complished more slowly. although
not so completely. and at the same
time leaves the land IN such con-
dition that It Is producing annual
returns"
The town OF Midland. Mich. has
been run for the last six years hy
chemists The mayor. three alder
man. and one member OF the school
board are chemists.
Use OF gunpowder for firearms
was discovered by a German monk.
Berthold Schwarz. about 1900 A. IA
Although some birds have a we'll
developed olfactory apparatus. SCI
entists doubt that they have any
efficient senEe of smell
A machine for mincing microbes
has been invented in England.
W. d.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18

Wtlkerson pros
ecuted the Stand
ard OIL case in
which lands i'm
posed his famous
nne.
He was named
to the bench by
President Hard
to nh the vacanct
caused by the
resignation of
lands 10 become
The supreme arbi-
ter OF baseball.
wllkerson. q for
mer Federal dis
trict attorney for
The Chicago dis
W-1.ee d
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
SCIENCE BANIsHEs INK
FROM FINGER-PRINTING.

II does not matter II crimInai4
have their fingers stained with ink
when being nnger-printed, but Mis-,
Postal Saving Depositor. dressed
up In white organdy. objects de-
cidedly. Nevertheless. she and ali
the other thousands % thrifty peo-
pie who prefer Uncle Sans most
office department banks will have
TO use their finger prints every
time they draw money. This ~
the official decision following postal
robberies.
But, thanks TO science, ink stain
ed fingers now have no chance "A
becoming badge Of savinE.
Bureau Of Standards experts have
developed a method that rescues
Miss Depositor's dress from ink
stains and the postoffice department
from a large expenditure Of money.
The dainty fingers of the de-
positor are first coated by pressing
them on a sheet of heavy paper
impregnated with mineral oil. An
invisible impression Of the thumb
is made on the necessary documents.
and IL is developed" and made
visible in the same way that the
police bring out the lines % in
voluntary finger prints when they
are solving a crime mystery. The
oil print is busted with lampblack
which makes Il visible. and the
mark is preserved by spraying with
dilute solution Of shellac. Just
as an artist fixes his charcoal draw
ing.
An expensive camers hair brush
! has been used to dust on the lamp
black. but the scientists econonni %
cslly suggested the use Of a sma n
ball Of absorbent cotton coated
with lampblsck or gas black and
tied up in a cover OF orEandy. the
same material as Miss De~cs'.~
dress, which they have protected
from ink.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
Begin Work on Bathhouses.

According TO an announcement
made yesterday by Col. c. o. Sher-
riil. superintendent OF public build
ings and grounds. construction WORK
on the bathhouses OF the new Colum-
bia Island bathing beach has started.
Work on the administration buildings
has also been started and Is progress
sing nicely.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18

compliment on July IL is highly OBJ
jectionable?
Many American cities celebrate
the l4th OF July and in spite Of
your dislike TO see the custom es-
tablished." ask Representative JEFF
fers. ask Senator Stanley, ask Gen.
Pershing. ask the American Legion.
ask the American people. IL IL is
not here 40 stay.-Louise O'Donnell.
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18

DaljITSh1 U.s.

James II. wilkerson- who shared
in the limelight with Judge lands
when he imposed his famous s2s.-
Ooo. 900 fine on the Standard oil
Company. succeeds TO the Federal
bench in Chicago vacated by lands
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
Court lenery 1oMeNeraH
OTHER PEOPLES CURRENT INTEREST. -

Oomnunioa Cons VIII n,s - -
turned unless specific request for suca
return 10 made and stamps inclosed-
Lst.ers sSould Be typevritten vhen.
ever possible. commur iostions ex-
tremsly difficult 70 read Will not b
eonsidsred. No cemmunicauons igrst
~itA fctttiels names will bs uiss-
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
DO Unto 0ther-"

THE wisdom OF judges by no means was
i exhausted when King Solomon was called
to Jehovah We nominate gentleman named
Riley, who presides over local court in Wake
field. Mass as rightful inhertor OF the ancient
7Hshsews honors.. Before Judge Riley -.he other
The Washington herald., 1922-07-18
STEAM TURBINE AUTOMOBILE.
NOT yAGRAxr THOUGH IDLE.

To the Friend OF the People:
have been idle for about a month. having
lost my position at the navy yard, and have not
found a position yet. I have been working
at odd jobs, such as could find. and have enough
money to keep me going. It Is impossible for
to find work right away. will you please tell
whether subject to arrest on the charge
OF vagrancy not? pBLESS.
Yol cannot be convicted of vagrancy merely
because you happen be temporarily out OF en-
ployment or idle because you find work.
Your idleness being temporary and involuntary
would not subject you 10 a criminal conviction on
the charge OF vagrancy. The statutes pertaining
to vsgrancy making IL a crime are leveled against