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Evening star., 1922-08-01
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MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States.
Up to Mine Owners.

John l.. Lewis, president of the
United Mine Workers. has made
clever move In issuing a formal in
vitation to the mine owners of the
central competitive field to meet rep
resentatives of the miners in a joint
wage conference at Cleveland next
Monday. 1t will. in the public mind,
put the burden of responsibility for
continuing the strike upon the op-
orators. whereas since rejection of
President Harding's arbitration pro-
posal that responsibility has largely
been laid at the door of the miners.
The public knows and cares little
about the arguments for and against
this method of determining mine
wages. 1t does know that it is the
method which generally has been fol-
lowed in the past. 1t has heard rea-
against continuing the plan. but it has
not been impressed by those reasons,
possibly because it has no. oppor
tunity to understand the underlying
conditions. The one thing the public
does know and fully understands is,
that some way of ending the strike
must be found and found speedily if
extreme hardship and suffering are to
be averted.
In connection with his call for the
conference, President Lewis gave out
q statement, in which he said: THE
making of a basic settlement in the
central competitive field will permit
of an immediate following settlement
in all of the outlying bituminous coal
districts and should pave the way
for an immediate adjustment in the
anthracite fields as well. Such a re-
suit will be acclaimed by every citizen.
Those who block the success of such
conference should. therefore, be made
to bear full responsibility for the con-
tinuing situation
Apparently, the mine owners have
been outgeneraled and outmaneu-
vered. In the two weeks which have
elapsed since rejection of President
Harding's arbitration plan the op-
tIdlOiS nave udhS oppoi toihly "
make some constructive move looking
to the ending Of the strike. They have
let the opportunity go by, and. now
that a constructive move has been
made by the miners, the operators
would have a most difficult time max
ing a satisfactory explanation to the
public of their refusal to fall into line.
Mr.. Lewis is indisputably right when
he says that such a result as he prom
ises will be acclaimed by every citi-
zen," and if the result is not achieved.
now that the way has been opened,
the patience of the public will come
abruptly and emphatically to an end.
Evening star., 1922-08-01
The Enlarged Electorate.

The women have been much in the
picture in Missouri, Virginia and Ten
nessee in this years primaries. Some
Of the organization work has been
apportioned to them and great num-
bers haye attended the rallies. Here
and there capable speakers among
them have made addresses.
This is territory from which at one
time little was expected from the en-
largement of the electorate. Opinion
prevailed-at least was expressed
that south of Mason and Dixon's line
the women would pass up politics and,
as before, leave matters in their To-
calities in the hands Of the men.
Such is not the case. Southern
women, quite as much as their sisters
in other sections, are taking to"
politics with lively interest-are study
ing and qualifying for the game-are
displaying aptitude for all the require
ments of their new estate.
This necessarily is showing in the
details Of campaigning. New features
are being adopted, having for object
fixing the attention Of women, and
evidently. from reports, they are bear
ing fruit.
If this increases the cost Of CAM
paigning there should be no criticism
or complaint. Every legitimate means
should be employed to bring all the
issues clearly before the voters and
enable them, women and men alike,
to cast their ballots with a clear un-
derstanding of what is at ISSUE
Evening star., 1922-08-01
The Rented Bathing Suit a Menace.

In these days of individual drink
ing cups, paper towels and other con-
trivances for individual service to
prevent the spread of infection. 1t is
surprising that the institution of the
rented bathing suit still flourishes
custom of putting next to ones body
a garment whose democratic tenden-
cies have made it's character promis-
cuous, to say the least, is relic OF
the days when hygiene was a mys-
terry to be closeted only with men of
science, and had no more appeal to
the public than Chinese metaphysics.
man and make him prisoner in his
own home for weeks. 1t may inter-
fere with the schedules of trains and
ocean-going vessels. 1t may close
schools, theaters and churches at the
slightest evidence of danger. But no
universal action has yet been taken
against the insanitary rented bathing
suit.
The habitual renter lays out enough
during each season to purchase suit
of his own, so that the rented suit
cannot be defended even on a basis
of economy. The occasional renter
who leaves his suit at home. or goes
in bathing once in a great while,
takes a big chance on every such oc-
casion. The low price at which good,
serviceable bathing suit can be bought
places 1t within the reach of practi-
cally every one. This, added to the
fact that the owner of a suit has ths
satisfaction of looking better, feel
ing more comfortable and knowing
that his garment is clean and sani-
tary. makes the widespread use of the
rented bathing suit doubly incom-
prehensible.-Green Bay Press Ca
Zette.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

person, in whatever circumstances.
should lose his license to drive. at
least for long period? undeniqhly
there are cases in which the blame
rests wholly on the victim. But in
practically every case >of fatality in
the streets the machine is being
driven too rapidly for safety. It may
be almost positively assumed that a
car that hits person hard enough
to cause death is going faster than
the rule Of caution warrants.
A rapidly moving car cannot be
checked or DETECTED quick enough to
avoid a child who suddenly moves
into its path. 1t is perfectly well
known to every driver that the. chill
dren are given to quick movements
in the streets. There is a fixed risk
and it should be guarded against by
so managing the motors that an acci-
dent can be avoided. This may mean
the slowing up of traffic. But what
is the traffic compared with human
life? Must dozens of children and
adults be killed every year in this
city in order that minority Of the
people may move rapidly through the
streets?
The difference between strictly safe
speed and dangerous speed-which
means speed at which collision cannot
be avoided in emergency-is a very
small trifie of time in the average
motor car trip. By going at a safe
speed entirely across a town a mo-
torist may perhaps reach his destina-
ton five or six minutes later than
if he drove rapidly. Is there any
value in that time that can be saved
by faster driving compared with the
value Of the lives that are lost in the
course Of year?
Deprivation of the driving license
could not, of course, be an adequate
punishment in case where gross care
lessness has been shown by the driver,
as it would seem occurred in the case
of one of the little boys killed yester-
day. The Commissioners can change
the regulations in respect to license
liability, while leaving the matter OF
punishment in proved cases OF GRIM
inal recklessness to the courts. A
|license-forfeiture rule would go farther
toward making the streets safe than
any penal statute that can be devised
and enforced.
Evening star., 1922-08-01
Taylor of Tennessee.

Gov. TAYLOR of Tennessee wants
second term, and will be renominated
Thursday by acclamation. He de-
serves the compliment his party will
pay him.
"The Taylor boys once gave spice
and picture to the politics Of the Big
Bend state. Born politicians, and
characters in their way. and differing
in politics-the one a republican. the
other a democrat-"Alf" and Bob"
offered for the governorship and made
a joint canvass Of the state in mood
part jovial, part serious, that attracted
national attention.
Bob" won, had success in office and
as a reward was promoted to the Sen
ate, where he achieved additional sue
cess. One of the most popular men
of his day. he died lamented by both
parties and all sections.
"Alf" remained in private life and
had almost been forgotten by the coun-
try at large, when, two years ago. the
Tennessee republicans brought him
forward again as their candidate for
governor. and this time were able to
elect him. He went in with ease on
the Harding high tide.
Whether in time he will reach the
Senate. as Bob did. is a question
somewhat on the result OF
this years campaign. If he gets his
second term and continues his sue
cess in office he will enjoy great pres
tige when the time comes for choosing
a successor to Senator Shields, and
his party may put him up in that
contest.
Evening star., 1922-08-01
Here and There In W ashington
BY sTHE MAJOR. y

day who from the time that he spoke
his nrst tpieces at school was ever
intent upon occupying Q seat In the
upper body Of congress-that man IL
Senator Sam" Shortridge. Out In
California Shortridge has long been
looked upon as one Of the most bril-
liant orators on the coast and his
services for many years have been IN
great demand at public gatherings.
Success and achievement Of his boy
hood ambition have made no differ
ence in the junior senator from Cali
fornia. He is, as usual. ever willing to
do some one a kind turn" as they ex-
press 1t out in the city by the Golden
Gate.
WHEN the Harding administration
w came into power there came to
Washington a personal friend
of the President and Mrs. Harding, a
distinguished gentleman and his wife,
and while columns have been written
about the husband, those who write
of the doings of people in the public
eye have neglected to mention the
fact that Washington society has
been blessed with the coming into
its midst of one Of the sweetest and
most lovable characters that has Wis
tied this city for many years. The
lady in question is Mrs. Sawyer. wife
Of Gen. Sawyer, friend and personal
physician to the President. Mrs. Saw
yer brought with her from her
Marion home that sweet charm that
made the ladies of decade or so ago
such popular hostesses and desirable
friends.
nut on Massachusetts, avenue is
~ statue: it Is a heroic statue de.
picting one OF the civil war he
roes, It is that Of Gen. ''Phif' Sheri-
dan and now and then there may be
seen a woman gazing upon this
statue with eyes of admiration, for
she knew him In his tender moments,
while the vast majority of people
knew him only as a soldier. The lady
Is Mrs. phil Sheridan.
Evening star., 1922-08-01
Motor Killings and Penalties.

Two children were killed by automo.
biles yesterday in this city. In one
case the circumstances were such as
to show gross earelessness on the part
Of the motor driver. The child was
sitting on a box on the sidewalk in
front Of a store when the machine,
turning corner at high speed, ran
over the curb and crashed into him.
In the other case the child was hit
in the street, into which he had run
in pursuit Of a ball.
These cases, differing in their par
ticulars. may merely add to the total
of street fatalities. Even In the case
Of the boy who was hit by the swiftly
swerving car there is likely to be no
punishment. for the percentage of
prosecution is very low. The re-
sponsibility is almost invariably laid
upon the victim. Meanwhile the
slaughter continues.
Would it not be fair, and possibly
. means- of protecting the lives Of
youngsters. to establish q rule that
any person operating 4 machine
which causes the death OF another
$50 A
Evening star., 1922-08-01
Brooklyn Bridge.

Old Brooklyn bridge is under sus.
picion after forty years Of service.
Not long ago orders were given to
divert all motor traffic from it, with a
view to lessening the strain. Then
1t was noticed that one Of the cables
had moved nearly two inches, and
some thought was entertained Of clos
ing the structure altogether pending
a minute investigation. But the trou-
BILE with the bridge Is that it cannot
be taken apart for examination. II
the cables are stretching it Is probably
due to disintegration Of the strands.
and that cannot be ascertained with
out taking the cables down and open
ing them. That In turn means letting
the roadway down-in short. the dis
mantlins Of the whole structure.
Brooklyn bridge Il . monument. It
'Has the first. long-span suspension
Evening star., 1922-08-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

MY friends seem ever close at hand, -
Said Hezekiah Bings.
Though they may seek distant land,
My memory to them clings.
When something happens, grave or
gay,
I think of Bill or Jim
And wonder what he'll have to say
When I tell this to him.
The strangers who are at my side,
AS strangers oft must be,
Might dwell across the ocean wide,
For all they mean to me.
But Bill and Jim-they understand,
AS thoughts afar take wings,
That friends are always close at
hand"
Said Hezekiah Bings.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

~ NE of the busiest men in the
III city and yet one who is ever
willing to extend helping
( hand to others is Josh
Evans Of the Riggs bank. 1t is re-
markable how q really busy man can
always find time to be nice and cour-
teous to those who need advice and
assistance. Little men are always too
busy, big men can always find time to
do things.
WALKING down 18th street the
wv other day saw Fred Gibbs. His
brow was corrugated, evidently
pondering over some decision Of
the Supreme Court. for Fred
has blossomed forth into a real hon.
est-to-goodness lawyer and accord
ing to his legal associates Is rapidly
making a name for himself In his
chosen profession.
NUMBER among my valued acQuaint-
/ ances a Chinese merchant who.
like the majority of orientals. pos
sesses. although not showing it, a keen
sense Of humor. The other day 1 was
discussing with him the different
characteristics of the two races and
among other things / called to mind
the queer feeling that used to come
over one whenever he would see q
Chinaman suddenly fit past, not hav-
ing heard his approach. Quick as a
flash he said: THE world owes much
to China. 1t has given to the peoples
of the nations many things that are
Of material benefit to them. You speak
of the way the Chinaman came from
behind: he never made any noise be-
cause the footwear he wore was soft
and yielding. it took the jar from the
spine. We Chinese have used soft
heels for centuries. it is only a few
years ago that you have relieved the
jar on your anatomy by putting on
rubber heels" made no answer.
X \
IT is not often that boys chief am
bition is gratihed. but there Is a
man in the United States Senate to-
Evening star., 1922-08-01

By depicting the horrors that would
attach to another war, Mr.. Lloyd
George performs an unpleasant duty.
No politician can feel that his per-
Sonal prospects are improved by, any
demonstration that might be construed
- pessimistic. People love promises
more than threats.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

The public interest in having fuel
and transportation available is so
strong that it is not always as at
tentive as it might be to the fine
points Of the argument.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

The workers are willing to concede
that the seniority feature Of railway
management is praiseworthy and
beneficial.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

Mexican brigands might not be so
audacious If Mexico had a man like
Mr.. Bielaski to organize a system of
Investigation.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

Tammany is reported to be making
some powerful enemies-a state Of af-
fairs which Tammany has for years
regarded as perfectly normal.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

No state Of human affairs can re-
main the same forever. This fact
alone warrants the assumption that
the strikes must come to an end.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

In a few months it is hoped that
railroads will be bidding for business
instead Of laying off trains.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

European craftsmanship is doing its
best to avert any impression that the
assassination plot is becoming regu-
lar feature of the political system.
Evening star., 1922-08-01
EDITORIAL DIGEST

the great international problem of
peace and disarmament"
But when all of the facts are faced
the Lexington Leader believes that
ito realize that Sir Roberts design
Is chimerical it is only necessary to
look sQuarely at the situation in Eu-
rope. where the state of mind was
never less pacific and conciliatory.
and where there was never less CO.
hesion and unity. The supposition
that these powers. hostile and sus-
picious. can be persuaded to enter
into such a compact now is clearly
irrational. Yet IL such a scheme could
be put into effect the American peo-
pie would be highly gratified." The
Monroe doctrine and the irreconcil.
abIes. also would be obstacles to the
United States accepting the Cecil
plan, the Mobile Register thinks, add
ing that "in any case the PROPOSE
ton is not so easy as, on first view. 1t
appears to be-" while the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram believes that the
"weakness ought to be apparent at
once, both from the standpoint of
past experience and from the present
situation. 1t was in Europe that the
world war was fought, but it drew US
into its vortex and another would
likely do the same. If the plan is
adopted it will be step backward
Evening star., 1922-08-01
Down in Juarez.

That is a strange story which comes
from Juarez. More than 100 children,
runs the tale. got together and
stormed the city hall, asking the
Mexican officials to open the schools.
The treasury of Juarez has been al
most empty lately. and the teachers.
some of whom were in dire need, de-
cided to quit as the only means of
impressing the authorities. In the
United States such move might
have been followed by a gathering
Of the children. but not to protest.
celebrate. Even IL the closing oc-
CURED just before examination time,
no tears would be shed. AS for pro-
testing against being locked out in
midsummer. American boys and girls
would be horrifed at the idea Of see
ing what the inside Of q schoolhouse
looks like out of season.
It is not, reported that the officials
in the Juares city hall were struck
dumb with surprise at the children's
protest, and hence we must believe
that there is a natural explanation
natural action. Perhaps there is a
mistake in the dispatch, and 1t is the
children and not the teachers who
are paid for going to school.-New
York Post.
thil VI WOulu put US
Wall Street Journal.
Even the great man seems frail
and mortal when he takes his golf
club in hand.-Memphis News Scim-
itar.
An evangelist says nobody knows
where hell Is. Otherwise there might
be an expedition to rescue business
Greenville Piedmont.
Lenin has suffered a new kind of
death-by poison. II he lives long
enough he may finally suffer q nat
ural death.-Grand Rapids News.
Rents wouldn't seem sc, unreason-
able If landlords would be content
to charge us for the time We remain
at home.-Rochester Times-Union. 4
When the old-fashioned girl was
1ilted 1t affected her heart; when the
modern girl is Tilted 1t affects her
trigger finger.-Birmingham News
Perusal of another popular novel
leads US to suggest desk motto for
our young authors: It's q long way
to literary.-Richmond Times-Bis-
patch.
The society for the prevention Of
useless noises 10 getting busy again.
30 long a. they don't ret noisy mo-
one win have any objections
wheeling Inteiligsncer.
-
Evening star., 1922-08-01

Tariff-making calls for endurance,
but not speed.
Evening star., 1922-08-01
A ConfessioIl.

I listened to the words long drawn
OF men both wise and good.
The more they argued pro and con;
The less I understood.
Evening star., 1922-08-01
No Argument.

"I understand You always allow
your wife to have the last word"
1T do" replied Mr.. Meekton; "also
the Arst. second, third, ct cetera."
Evening star., 1922-08-01

Awe'd al be fins people," said
Uncle Eben. "if all de growed-up folks
was - truthful. kind an polite -
dey expects de chillun to be-"
Evening star., 1922-08-01

.Jud Tunkins says you can always
settle down for a protracted spell Of
patient listening when somebody says,
"well, to make a long story short"
Evening star., 1922-08-01

Perusal of another popular novel
leads US to suggest q desk motto for
our young authors: It's long way
to literary.-Richmond Times-Dis-
patch.
Evening star., 1922-08-01
Passing Moods.

Passing Moods.
"A man in your position must study
the passing moods Of the people"
YES" replied Senator Sorghum;
"and he must look out for the moods
that pass SO quickly, that he'll have
to revise the speeches he made in
the spring in order to stand chance
Of being elected in the fall"
Evening star., 1922-08-01

The Eyepipr star. with the Sunday morning
edition. II delivered by carriers within the city
a. 60 cents per month: daily only. IL cents per
ders may be sent by mail or telephone Main
5000. Collection Is made by carriers ~ tne
end Of each month.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

The society for the prevention Of
useless noises 10 getting busy again.
eD. D ioea Mai e hnss snss any s,sssion, nsio
Wheeling Inteiligencer.
Evening star., 1922-08-01
rhe Evening Star Newspaper Company

Busiuess office 11th st. and Pennsylyania Ave.
New York Office: $50 Nassau St
Chicago once: First National Bank Huiiding.
European once: 8 Regent st.. London. England.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

When the old-fashioned girl was
1ilted 1t affected her heart; when the
modern girl Is Tilted 1t affects her
trigger Observation-Disclosures News.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

Rents wouldn't seem so unreason-
able IL landlords would be content
to charge us for the time We remain
at home.-Rochester Times-Union.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

An evangelist says nobody knows
where hell Is. Otherwise there might
be an expedition to rescue business
Greenville Piedmont.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

Lenin has suffered a new kind of
death-by poison. II he lives long
enough he may finally suffer q nat
ural death.-Grand Rapids News,
Evening star., 1922-08-01

A third strike would put us out
Wall Street Journal.
Evening star., 1922-08-01

Even the great man seems frail
and mortal when he takes his golf
club in hand.-Memphis News Scim-
itar.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-03

Among the prominent people who
indorse Plant Juice Is Mr.. Fred II.
Smith, of Clark Summit, Pa, former
Chief Of Police OF that city and man
whose reputation has extended through
out this section because of his former
public performances during. the dis
charge OF his official duties. He said {:
81 am GA now and for 10 years have
suffered greatly from rheumatism. At
times my feet and legs swelled up so
and the pain was so intense that | could
hardly walk During all these 10 years
! have been doctoring and taking differ
ent treatments but never found q thing
that would help me until | started TAX
ing Plant Juice.
Everybody with whom ! am &C
quainted knows that my word is my
bond and right here ! want TO go on
record as saying that Plant Juice has
entirely relieved nae of my rheumatism
after all other treatments and remedies
had failed. Yes, | am absolutely free
Of all rheumatic trouble now and an
In as good condition as | ever enjoyed
in my whole life Besides relieving Inc
Of rheumatism, Plant Juice gave Inc 6
better appetite, ended my constipation
and enabled me 70 gain both IN strength
and weight"
Plant Juice is sold in Wilmington a
I the Miller Drug Store, 404-406 Marke'
street; in New Castle by +. Challenge
/ q Son; in Newport by c. B. White
! in Newark by W. 4. Brown.