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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
Murguia Passes Out.

1t is impossible to withhold admira-
tion from the Latin American revo-
lutionist. considered as a type. He is
a neck-or-nothing fellow, with the
chances more than even that nothing
will be his reward and nothingness
his finish. He s;lmbles his life against
whatever cash there may happen to be
in the treasury and whatever usufruct
may attach to power, and if he be a
real dyed-in-tile-wool. bred -in-the-bone
revoiutionist ana he loses. he accepts
the consequences with smiling grace.
Such u revoiutionist was Gen. Fran
cisco Murguia. who faced a firing squad
yesterday at Tepehuantes. in Mexico.
The story OF his passing out consti.
tutes minor item in the days grist
of news. but the chronicler took suffi-
cient trouble to record that Murguia
met death calmly. declined to have his
orders to the firing squad which re.
suited in his quietus.
Such happening in the United
States would create sensation foun-
misunderstanding in its magnitude. In
Mexico it is an incident. Yet Mexico
is our next-door reighbor, stretching
for more than thousand miles along
our southern border. Geographically
We are close; socially. politically and
in our ways of life we are as dis
tant as the poles. Murguia was the
most active Of President Obregon' s
political opponents, and he did no
more than demonstrate his opposition
IN the Latin American way. But
chance miscarried, he was captured
and by Obregon he was extinguished
One enemy less and one step nearer
to pacifiCation. Some day Obregon
will have no enemies. 1t was thus
the conquerors Of old brought peace
to the lands they overran.
What a satisfying thing it would be
to some OF our American statesmen If
the firing squad were among our own
accepted agencies of political contro-
versy. There have been times in the
past-not now, Of course-When there
would have been regular professions
of squads marching on Capitol Hill
and returning. perhaps. to the White
Lot with opponents of the administra-
ton within a hollow square. But
these things are denied us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
Police TALKS for Safety.

As part of the work of safety pro-
motion in Washington. members OF
the police force are to visit the
schools of the c'y and make short
talks to the pupils. lnasmuch as ac-
Cidents to children constitute very
large part Of the street casualty rec
ords here, as in other cities. it is most
important to impress them directly
with the dangers which they must
avoid. Children are impressionable
and straight talking from the police
men will undoubtedly have Il beneficial
effect.
There is. moreover. another purpose
To be served in thus putting the po-
licemen into contact with the young
sters in the schools. The policeman
is the chiliren's friend. He is on
duty to protect them. to safeguard
them There is no natural antaSonlsm
between IA child and man in uni
form. Fad performers among the
juveniles, as we'll as among the adults.
have reason to fear him; but those
who behave themselves and break no
rules have no occasion to feel other
wise toward Il policeman than as ther
guardian and helper.
These talks To- the children in the
schools should be simple and explicit.
There are Only few rules for care
fulness and they can he expressed
in the plainest language. The par
ticular point to be made to all of
these young people is that the streets
:r. essentially places IF danger and
that whenever Il child leaves the curb
he must be ON watch against the
traffic. not only that which is imme-
,iately in sight. but that which may
suddenly appear.
The children should be particularly
warned against playing in the streets
II is true that there arc few adequate
play spaces provided for them. The
streets are almost the only recreation
grounds many OF them have. but these
have become too congcsted. too dan-
:-erous. TO be so used.
One point especially should be
slressed-that children should not
stand in groups in the streets. prac-
tics which prevails throughout Wash
irgton. to the very serious emharrass-
n!ent of motorists. Sometimes they
seen, to relish standing as close as
possible 10 the line Of traffic in order
10 annoy drivers. This may be form
of fun for them. but it is hard on
the men at the wheel and it leads to
numerous accidents.
These short school talks should nave
a wholesome effect. They will be more
particularly helpful II they will be put
in such a form that the children will
make reports of them to their parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
Good Bye, Hook and Eye.

The last hook and eye manufac-
turer in London has gone on, of bust
ness. 1t is an eloquent illustration
OF the progress toward simplicity
and convenience which woman's dress
has made in the past few years.
Even the snapper" and the button
are reported by the feminine fair to
be going into oblivion before the
popular dress which slips on over the
head.
An army of husbands hail the pass
ing of the hook and eye and its per-
nicious associates with JOY. No wife
is sweetheart to her hook er-up.'
But no less does the vanishing of
these small tyrants speak freedom for
the woman-freedom from hours of
petty sewing and delay in dressing.
One reason the woman of toda y
has time to interest herself in the
bigger topics which once lay within
the male realm is that she can dress
almost AS swiftly as a man. Who
can deny that the change is for the
better?-Elmira Star-Gazctt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
Curing of Insanity
Blessing of Science

Insanity is no longer considered
hopeless in most cases. The hospitals
are curing great numbers of patients
through scientific treatment. Physical
infections have been found to be the
cause of many mental cases; and even
where the cause is purely mental.
specialists are making rapid progress
in restoring the diseased minds.
The retaining of a lost mind is
perhaps the greatest blessing science
can beNow. An eye, 4 lung. a leg or
an arm may be taken away. yet there
always remains that handful of gray
substance which can comprehend and
direct the world. But when the mind
is gone, everything is gone. as far as
the unfortunate individual is concern
ed.
The attitude toward lunatics of saw
age or semi-savage peoples is rather
odd when one considers that an i'm
beetle is always more or less OF u
nuisance and that savages. by natu-
raj inclination. make short shrift of
all obstacles in the way of their com
fort and happiness. Almost invariably
savage tribes believe that their de-
mented members are possessed OF q
supernatural presence, and treat them
kindly and well.
The treatment of those mentally de-
ficient by modern civilized people has
been sometimes cruel and, until late
ly, nearly always unwise.-Jackson-
vile Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

these tourist camps" are placed in
the suburbs Of the cities ut a con.
siderable distance. In some places
they are mere makeshifts. Washing.
ton, however. should have the fullest
possible accommodations and provide
every convenience for comfort and
sanitation. The Potomac Park camp
can still be much improved. and If
necessary appropriations should be
secured from Congress to continue the
good work that has been done by the
superintendent of public buildings and
grounds in establishing Il model motor
camp for the capital.
The practice OF motor touring has
grown greatly in the past half q dozen
years. Tens Of thousands of cars are
annually on the road. carrying entire
families and covering immense dis
taEces. There is a veritable migration
every fall and winter southwark and
westward. and corresponding migra.
ton in the spring northward and east
ward. The people of the United States
are seeing more of their country by
this means than ever before. They
are gaining in health in consequence
of the shifting Of scenes and the ex-
periences in the open air. They are
doubtless happier. They are better
citizens for having gained acquaint-
ance with a wider area of their own
land.
Washington is a natural objective
for many of these touring parties
and point of visit for u greater num-
her who find it instructive and in
terestins to divert their courses to
include the capital in passage. 1t
should therefore afford the best pos
sible accommodations and should
make the tourists who come awheel
feel at home in this city. which is the
city of all the people of America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
A Well Delivered Blow.

Large credit is due to the Arlington
county authorities for the vigorous
and effective manner in which the re-
cent blow at gambling in that COM
bounty was delivered. Without en-
rering the discussion rs 10 what or
who initiated the Investigations which
preceded the raiding Of the so-Called
Hill Top and Doherty's clubs, there
can be no doubt that the direct pro-
ceeGiings. when once under way. estah-
lished what must be close to the rec
crd for cases Of the kind. For eight
complaints upon which action was
taken adequate evidence as to the ma
ture of the clubs" had been collected:
thc premises had been raided; the
posed by trial justices and sustained
ny the county circuit court, and heavy
sentences. augme rted in one case by
a substantial fine. imposed. This Of
moving, inexorable justice. which must
have a salutary effect in the suppress
sion of gambling in the vicinity Of
the National Capital. The reaction
las already made itself felt in nearby
Maryland where other gambling
clubs have been closed. County
Prosecutor Frank l.. Ball and Sheriff
4. G, Clements Of Arlington county.
Va. together with their co-workers,
are entitled to hearty appreciation for
good work we'll done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
Risked His All to Help Bryan,
Now Bryan Is Repaying Debt

ficials went up in the air and threat
ened to bring suit against the paper
and Hitchcock unless the notes were
paid off that day.
Right there the bank official made
mistake, however. Editor Hitchcock.
never losing his temper. but in most
emphatic language. told the bankers
that IL any such proceeding was at
tempted, he would publish the facts
to the world, and let the people un-
derstand what kind of influences
were at work in opposition to Mr..
Bryan's candidacy. Clearly this was
not what the bankers desired to have
happen. Mr.. Hitchcock explained
that with the security held by the
bank, the demand for immediate and
complete payment of the notes was
not reasonable In the end the bank
ers backed down. Hitchcock con-
tinued to support Bryan; the World
Herald continued it's account at the
bank in question. Eventually, how
ever, the notes of the World-Herald
were paid off. and it may be men
toned in passing that the accounts
of the world-H Herald were placed with
another bank though not at the
threat Of any bank officials.
Today Senator Hitchcock has his
back to the wall in another fight in
Nebraska He is seeking reelection
to the Senate. and the fight is hot
Col. Bryan this time is backing Sena-
tor Hitchcock to the best of his abil-
ity in the campaign. although there
were years between 1896 and 1922
when the two old friends wee po-
litical enemies.
Senator Hitchcock is one of the three
sitting senators whose fathers were
senators before them. The other two
arc Hale Of Maine and Elkins Of West
Virginia. But while Hale and Elkins
have followed in the political foot
steps Of their fathers. Senator Hitch
cock is democrat, although his
father was a republican senator from
Nebraska
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

count with that bank.
William Jennings Bryan was run
ming on free silver-16-to-1-plat
FORM. 1t is no secret that the big
banking interests of the country were
against him. And Gilbert Mcneil
Hitchcock. now senator from Ne
braska. the editor of the World Her
aid. was to find this out through per-
sonal experience. One day he was re-
quested by officials Of the bank which
held the notes Of the World-Herald
to come to the bank. There he was
told that the bank did not desire, even
indirectly, to be supporting Bryan
for the presidency. He was asked,
point blank. to pay up his notes at
the bank and take the account Of the
World-Herald to some other bank.
Senator Hitchcock Is a quiet-spoken
man and in his quiet way he told the
officials Of the bank that 1t would
not be possible for the paper to liqui-
date it's Indebtedness to the bank at
that time. Whereupon one of the Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
Letters of Franklin K. Lane
Revelations of the War Cabinet and Intimate
Views of National and World Figures by the For
mer Secretary of the Interior.
fcop,1sht 1872 1aus)s
Introductory Note.
f the Interior,
Copyright. 1917, by Anne ". Ians.)

By special arrangement with
Houghton Mih1in Company The
Star has obtained exclusive rights
for newspaper publication in
Washington of the letters of
Franklin X. Lane, Secretary OF the
Interior in the cabinet Of Presi-
dent Wilson and one of the ablest
men of his day in American pub
lie life.
respondent and his letters were
addressed to many people and COW
cred wider range of subjects.
But it was to his brother, George
w. Lane, that he wrote most init
mately of the inside working OF
the government during the period
wnen the nation WAS at war 81
am going to write you. in conf
dence, some of the talks We have
at the cabinet" he said in one of
the earliest of the letters which
will be reproduced. and you may
keep these letters in case ! ever
wish to remind myself of what
transpired." =.
These letters, therefore, together
with some Notes on Cabinet
Meetings" left by Mr.. Aane in his
own handwriting. are an invalu-
able contribution to the history of
q great epoch and constitute. be-
sides, a narrative of absorbing in
terest. THE EDITOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
Provisions for Auto Tourists.

;, citizen OF Battle Creek, Mich. is
. in Washington making arrangements
for provision of Il camping site for a
caravan OF 500 middle west tourists,
who plan to come here in August
. rext in ZIG motor cars. Their tour
will include number Of cities. but
Washington will be their particular
objective, and the hope is to make
arrangements in advance for their
comfortable accommodation at the
p capital.
For several years camp for motor
tourists has been maintained on Po-
tomac Park, Immediately below the
Railroad bridge, and many hundreds Of
cars have been parked there. with
at first poor and later better facili-
ties for comfort. This place has
been selected as most convenient and
lass unsightly than any other. Usually
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

Gen. Fries statement that no pain
is caused any animal, '.if sucn pain
can be avoided would seem to inji-
cate an affirmative answer to all three
questions, but it is evasive.
II these Ubiquitous practices are go
ing on. Gen. Fries statement that
the experimenters are refined and
tender-hearted women" does not carry
either conviction or reinsurance
I am notVa pacifist. I am a stanch
believer in preparedness, but, as a
patriotic American citizen, 1 protest
against the disgrace to the country
if systematic torture of any creature,
with whatever object. is being con-
Quoted by the order of officials Of the
United States government.
Gen. Fries criticism that had not
Investigated the case before writing
to The Star seems beside the point,
as my letter made no definite acca-
sations.. but only requested that an
investigation be made.
ELEANOR NJ HOUGH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
Gov. Miller's Record.

Speaking in New York last night,
Secretary Hughes said OF Gov. Miller:
Groups do not control him. The
reason is that he is Indifferent to his
POLITICAL future. No governor can be
a success without that Indifference"
The record of Grover Cleveland and
that Of Mr.. Hughes himself support
this statement.
Mr.. Cleveland at Albany was not
biddable by the politicians. He was
repeatedly warned that by the course
he was pursuing he was importing
come true. His independence at
tracted favorable attention and result.
cd in his promotion to the presidency
of the United States.
New. York held a course Of his own
and became the despair Of managing
politicians. That he would be retired
to private life at the end Of his term
and disappear forever from politics
was a confident prediction. On the
contrary, he was reelected to the gov
ernorship. became then a member Of
the Supreme Court Of the United
States, was nominated with ease for
President and missed election only by
scratch, and now Is at the head of
Mr.. Harding's cabinet. Some reward
for putting the public interests above
his personal fortunes in considering
and deciding public questions.
Gov. Miller has hewn to a line OF
his own tracing, and at times against
the wishes Of republican party man.
ayers in New York, and the test comes
Tuesday on the courage and wisdom
of his course. His record constitutes
the platform on which he is standing
for reelection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
no the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
MY answer to Gen. Fries article,
which appeared in The Star October
II, has been delayed by my absence
from the city. In Gen. Fries reply to
my letter in regard to the alleged
cruelty in connection with gas tests
on dogs at the Edgewood Arsenal.
the issue has unfortunately been lost
sight Of.
There are three questions involved
to which no answer has been Vouch-
safed:
/. Is the United States experiment.
ing with poisonous gases after going
on record, through her duly accredit-
ed representatives. as opposed to their
use?
3. Are such experiments being car
rfed on at Edgewood Arsenal. at the
cost of suffering to animals?
3. II such experiments are being
made, is 1t with the knowledge and
sanction Of the high Army officials
ultimately responsible?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

young publisher
In Omaha, Neb.,
was using his
newspaper the
World-Herald-to
aid Col. Bryan.
His newspaper, in
those days, did
not have the
strong financial
position 1t has to-
day. One bank in
Omaha held notes
Of the paper In
co n 8 / d e r a b l c
amount. and natu-
rally the news
paper kept its ac-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
The Trusts and the Law.

At Grand Forks. N. D.. Tuesday
night Senator La Toilette said o. the
Sherman antitrust law:
It has never been enforced be-
cause the big interests against whom
the law was drawn have always die
tated the selection of the Attorney
General.
When Mr.. Cleveland. in forming
his second cabinet, named Richard
olney Of Massachusetts for the De-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

The lady who used to be with u
circus has developed a prominence in
the New Brunswick case that may
afford her an opportunity to return
to public life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

According to reports from Mexico,
I'ancho Villa has lost his interest in
agricultural implements and returned
t. gun play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

In spite Of the protests against large
expense accounts. reminders continue
to be issued that now is the time to
subscribe to a campaign fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

It is wrong to bet and politics in
wolves a most serious civic RESPONSE
bility. Yet there are citizens who in
sist on regarding an election largely
as sporting event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

The automobile owner at least en-
joys the privilege Of paying a com.
paratively moderate sum for the priv.
i!ege of parking little while in front
of the police station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

Occasionally a government is found
that does not care how much it owes,
20 long as there Is chance Of avert
ing the necessity of payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

Wilhelm Hohenzollern has intro
romantic novel who made a senti-
mental impression by employing flcti-
tious titles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

A QUARTER of a century ago
" to be exact, in 1896. when
William Jennings Bryan was
first a candidate for President
the United States on the demo-
atic ticket tall. slender. affable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

Greece and Rome are both conduct
ing their political affairs in manner
that gets q long way from classical
models.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

Agitation over the value Of the Ger
man paper mark shows how much
trouble very small matter may
create.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

Our idea Of a brave man is one who
isn't afraid to drive Z divver In the
Same street with a f!,ss truck.-Nor.
folk LedSer.DispatEL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

In organizing governments Italy
shows patient industry in an effort to
give the people what they want.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

A news movie shows Georges Car
pentier. The pose Is unfamiliar. He
is standing.-Arkansas Gazette nit-
tie Rock).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
SHOOTING STARS.
Br PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Epithalamium.

Epithalamium.
Iust an ex.kaiser, whose humble lot
Often brought longing to be forgot;
Known to his quiet neighborhood
For especial talent in chopping wood:
Trying, in light Of the maxims wise,
Just to be good and economic;
Living afar from LIES pomp and
fame
Somebody loves him just the same.
So who shall deny gentle wish
Or the gift Of a stein or a salad dish,
Or even the dance with proper pride
A goose step modernly jazziied?
He who has felt surplus loss
In q little home may perhaps be boss;
Perhaps he is peevish and hard to
Somebody loves him just the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

An artist has married the same
woman for the third time. He is an
parently a confused sportsman who
thinks that no one is entitled to keep
wife until he has won her three
times.-St. Paul Dispatch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

Isn't it violation of international
law, or something. to run a grog shop
within three miles of an American
ambassador :-Muncie Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
Member NJ the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively cnut,su
10 the use for republication Of all news nis,
ratcbes credit ed TO t or NOT otherwise creuiteu
in this paper and Also the local news puo %
lshed herein. All ,tcht1 or pubil"at.on VI
srec--l dispat hes asein are "lso reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

Ireland is to be congratulated on
having acquired a constitution An
other bright feature is that she has
no supreme court to declare the con
stitution unconstitutional. = Detroit
Noyys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02
Practical Test .

Practical Test.
Don't you regard the old poets as
truly great?''
"'They had elements Of great
ness" replied Senator Sorghum.
They achieved fame, but most of
them went broke in doing So"
Jud Tunkins says the world is get
ting better, but a lot Of people are
kind o. bewildered as to the best. way
Of utilizing all the modern improve
ments.
Musings Of . Motor Cop.
Hortense Magee had hit a tree.
IT didn't shift my gears" said she.
I'm very much annoyed indeed
could have climbed it on low speed -
Eligibility.
"It stands to reason" said Farmer
Corntossel, "that the farmer ought to
figure strong in politics.
why"
IA candidate isn't supposed to use
any money and a farmer isn't sup
posed to have any
IF quality didn' count fob mo- dan
quantity" said Uncle Eben. de bass
fiddle would be de fines instrument
in de orchestra"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-11-02

Making the world over seems a
relatively unimportant task to the
woman who must make last winters
frocks over.-St Joseph News-Press