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The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
Cause of RefOrmers.
the Editor. The Washing ton Herald

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
7 have read with a good deal of
amusement and often with disgust
the letters appearing from time to
time in YOUR paper on the subject
of the "Reformer," pro and con.
Funk and wagnalls give the def
nition -, of the world reform as''''to
ehange from bad to good. or to in
duce others to so chsnge." For the
life of me / cannot see where any
person of even ordinary caliber can
object to this and still maintain that
they belong to civilization. If they
object to this. / feel that a return
to savagery and cannibalism WOULD
meet with their most wholesome
approval / an not talking about
Characterization or objection there
to. l refer to things moral and So
cial, aside from spiritual.
There Is a class Of individuals who
live only for themselves and to
crafty their own hoggish appetites
and desires, who do not care rap
for the effects. demoralfzing or
otherwise. wrought upon society as
a who lie. This class is averse to
any and all reform. In fact, they
look upon as low ard mean any per-
son who dares to take a stand for
better conditions socially or moral
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
Canhgny.

THE white stone village of Cantigny, where
Yankee troops suffered their first baptism
of German FIRE, is of the holy places of
American history.
The victory there, true enough, made little
change in the battle lines But in its larger sig
niheance no event Of modern times has changed
the destinies of empires and peoples. On that day
the Germans learned that they must contend
henceforth with a new element in warfare. No
longer were they fighting Europeans but Amer-
cans. They must meet the attacks of men who
fought in strange and overwhelming manner
of men who took account of tomorrow but
strove to live complete lives and fight complete
between sunrise and sunset
The victory at Cantigny snatched almost GER
tain victory from the clutches of Germany Per-
haps the Teuton generals did not realize it at the
time: but the fate of the Prussian empire
decided that hillside town. The central powers
could fight and fight well with the tactics of the
Old World where allowance always is made for
the day to They were helpless, any
European army would be, against tactics which
allowed no rest and opportunity to strengthen
lines. Cantigny showed the Germans, and the
allies also, that kind of army had entered
the zone
The National Geographic Society has chosen
appropriate memorial for this spot where Europe
learned of the fighting America. The schoohouse
to stand there will have influence in teaching
Europe of another America still. 1t will stand as
the symbol of America which bases its power
universal intelligence. France and Germany
both have seen the product of that schoolhouse.
The decision to erect such monument there is
more than the result of pretty sentiment.
Magnificent structures of stone are common
memorials. Every nation has many of them
that we often feel they have lost much of their
symbolic significance. Here is different idea
expressed in which is not liable to be
misnterpreted. The National Geographic Society
will give to France expression of the ideals
Of America-not conception of New World power
and grandeur.
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
Feeding the World With Corn.

THE foodstuffs division of the Department of
i Commerce has compiled figures showing that
the United States has exported 65,oooooo bushels
of in the first three months of 1922
OF the 100000 bushels exported in March,
100000 bushels went to Germany; 100000 bush
els to the United Kingdom, and 4,3oo,ooo bushels
to the Netherlands.
This is new record in export of corn,
but it is only the beginning of what is likely to
happen in future years.
For according to scientific investigation corn
foods have more caores in proportion to cost than
any other cereal known
The world needs cheap food and American
can fill the long-felt want.
Also, note that is not and cannot be
surplus product of Canada.
1t is not unlikely that shall soon be ex-
porting I,oooooo.ooo bushels OF every year.
Allowing 100000 bushels Of 5000 tons to a
cargo, this would load 5000 ships.
And conceding 22s days to the open season.
it would require twenty-five clearances a day, and
mean the departure of a commercial armada every
morning
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Needs of Bolivia.

To the Editor. The Washington Herald:
As one of the editors of a New
York paper-the New York Com
mercial-permit me to invite your
attention to a matter of much i'm
portance to the United States, and
which sooner or later, unless equi-
tably solved, will positively lead to
serious trouble in South America,
perhaps involving this country.
/ have reference to the question
of a seaport for Bolivia, which is
now land-locked nation. despite
the fact that she once had an ex-
tensive coast line on the Pacific
Ocean. which was unjustly taken
from her by force by Chile, after
the war between that country and
Peru AS result Bolivia is now
obliged to import and export every
thing either through Peruvian or
Chilean territory. which means GUS
toms-house troubles. an unwar-
ranted expense to those who buy
from or sell to her and in addition
is cause for much delay and num-
erous complications in these busi-
ness operations.
Bolivia is the mineral storehouse
of the world. All nations need the
things which she produces. Ameri-i
cans have enormous investmentt
within her territory and shffer in
common with the rest of mankind
due to Bolivia having no seacoast
or port of her own. She only asks
for small strip of coast so that
she may establish an open port for
trade purposes-in reality a part of
what once belonged to her and
which was forcibly taken from her.
Business all over .the<world will be
benefited by giving Bolivia a sea-
port. because III will reduce import
and export expenses when trading
with that country. Until bolivia is
granted a port on the Pacific there
VIII be no real peace in South
America.
The conference, called between
Chile and Peru by Secretary of State
hughes and now meeting in Wash
ton presents an opportune moment
to bring up this question for ami
cable solution Will you cooperate
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
Best Hours to Sleep.

Az ei' h<uit", lut
In reading your editorial favoring
daylight saving law for city" peo-
pie and accusing them of laziness,
believe you overlooked a very i'm
portant difference between city and
country life.
During the long, hot summer day,
the city pavements absorb heat and
this is given off at night This heat.
with that from brick walls. keeps
the air in sweItering condition
until nearly daylight in the morn
ing, and there are only about four
hours during the night that is real
ly fit for city folks to sleep during
the summer months. and these are
from O'Clock a. IN. until o'clock
a. M
In order for clerks to get to work
at o'clock they must get up at s.
while those who perpetrateed the
joke on them are getting the bene-
fit of their morning sleep.
If this had been made to allow
the government clerks to have more
time in the evening for shopping or
banking, / would have been heart
lily in favor of II because il would
have given them better street car
service and would have helped solve.
the traffic problem and would have
made street crossings less danger-
Gus to pedestrians. but can any
body tell why it Is that business
men want to compel the clerks to
patrOnize mail-order houses by
keeping their stores open only
while the clerks are at their office
work.
The salary of government clerks
is what makes Washington. Why
are their wants not given NOR, con-
sideration? SAM SIMPLE.
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Soviets Fear Religion.

MO nation ever has prospered long in which con-
i Y sciences of men were shackled Both religious
and political liberty essential to human prog
ress. jHowsoever advanced government may be
in other respects, long these are denied it
drifts backward toward the dark ages. Bigotry
is a self-evident confession of fear-of dread of
truth Although the bigot be a sincere man he
must admit that he cannot defend his position
TO his complete satisfaction. Otherwise
why should he prevent men from presenting argu-
ments against him.
The present religious prosecutions in Russia
are illuminating. Eleven orthodox priests are SEN
fenced to die for defying the governments right
to seize church properties. Something similar hap
pened in the of Catholic bishops in
England when Henry the Eighth attempted to
conhscate ecclesiastical property. The incident illus
trates how little the world has changed and how
similar the tactics of the present tyrants of Russia
are to those Of tyrants of other days.
The Soviet rulers fear the church. They fear
the conservatism which ever has distinguished
Christian sectS. They fear the wisdom inherent
in religious groups from long experience with all
classes of humanity. Philosophers and sciences
they combat. These lack the secure founda-
ton. the impenetrsble logic of Christianity.
Had Bolshevism left the church alone western
civilization might have placed some confidence in
the sincerity OF its leaders. They would have
shown at least, that they did not fear the appca-
ton OF gospel test to their doctrines. By their
efforts to subdue the orthodox faith they have
turned strong searchlight into their own tmorous
and doubling souls.
Pope Plus is making commendabe efforts to
secure pledges through the Genoa conference that
religious federation will be guaranteed in Russia
The other nations of Europe should consider such
pledges the best evidence possible of the good faith
OF the Russian delegation. 1t requires a hardened
criminal indeed to promise in the of the
Most High and then repudiate his promises So
long they deal only with the Soviet leaders
be expected to resort to continual shady bar
gaining. When they deal with God they may be
expected to speak and act honestly.
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
Praises Lady Astor.

To the Editor. The Washing ton Herald:
After reading an article in this COL
umn Of Wednesdays paper by Mary
C. Asmuth.' in which she openly con-
demns the actions of Lady Astor in
America and questions the sincerity
Of her purpose here. | have come to
the conclusion that there are a ereat
number of people in this country who.
for some reason, regard every visitor
from the British Empire as harmful,
and their purpose here. anything but
sincere.
1t can be clearly seen that there eN-
lists a narrow minded influence i'm this
country, across whose sacred path
Lady Astor undoubtedly trespassed i'm
the course of her many valuable and
inspiring talks to the people of AM
erica.
Americans with clear unbiased
sense of reason will not regard the
remarks of Lady Astor as having a
tendency to distort our history. create
religious prejudice. belittle our
patriotism or assail our laws. To the
contrary they will rapidly accept
them in the light of kindly criticism
and patriotic advice. that we might
maintain and uphold. in spite of any
corruptive influence within this coun-
try or foreign. those high principles
and ideals set forth by our fore
fathers.
1t must be remembered that Lady
Astor was born in America and any
one born and raised in America and
born of American parents, could in no
sane way find it in their heart to Tin
the words of Miss Asmuth) :put over
any stunt" that would in the least
way to jeopardize the welfare of the
land that gave them birth.
LAWRENCE KENT ELLIOTT.
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13

WHITE HOUSE BRIDES
To the Friend of People;
In the White House? 4. p. T.
Eleanor Wilson. William g. McAdoo, in
ENRIco cARUsos DEATH.
To the Freni Of People:
What was the cause OF the death Of Enrico
Caruso and the date of his birth? H. g. L., Jr 5
-, Enrico Caruso was born February rs. 1879.
His death was caused by acute peritonitis.
NO INHERITANCE TAX HERE.
To the Friend Of People:
What is the rate of the inheritance tag col
lected in the District? j. F. M
The District Of Columbia has no Inheritance
tax.
BEES.
To the Friend Of People:
What 10 the difference between a Black and
e. R. EMITH.
The Italian bees breed noted for being.
great honey producers and far less anxious to
sting than the black.
TWIN CITIES.
To the Friend Of People,
What two cities are known as tns tTIn GI1es'
Minneapolis and st. Paul Minnesota.
ARGENTINE INDEPENDENCE DAY.
To the Friend of People:
When did Argentina declare her independence
from Spain? J. H. X.
July 9. 1918
YOSEMITE VALLEY.
To OF People:
Where is Yosemite Valley and how do you
get to it? What river drains the valley;
Yosemite Valley is in middle eastern Cali
forna and be reached by railroad or by motor.
Good roads lead into the park from the cities OF
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
POOLESVILLE BODY
ELECTS OFFICERS

POOLESVILLE Md. May IA
The Community League here has
elected officers as follows: Presi-
dent. Rev. T.. w. Aaron: vice presi-
dent. Harry L. willard; secretary,
Miss Ruth Beall; treasurer. Mrs.
A. NJ. Reddick.
Chairmen of the committees are:
Program. Mrs. Robert Ailnutt; recre-
alton. Rev. Z. p. Wroth: schools.
Howard w. Spurrier; membership.
Mrs. George ID. willard: library,
Mrs. A. z. Edmonston: town inn
provements. C. Robert Gray; public
health. DIR. Byron W. walling: pub
licity, Mrs. Robert w. Stout; judic-
iary. Thomas r. Hall,
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EPWORTH LEAGUE
; NAMES OFFICERS

HYATTSVILLE. Md. May 12.-Of-
ficers have been chosen by the Ep-
worth League of the Johnson Ave-
nue. NJ. e. Church, as follows:
Miss Helen Rose. president; Har-
old McClay. Leslie Reeley. Miss
Louise Rose and Miss Lois Burton.
vice presidents: Miss Rebecca Will
lis and Miss Catherine Duvall, as
sistants: Miss Elinor Dove; secre-
tary and Walter Keir. treasurer.
Installation will occur Sunday In
connection with the thirty-third
anniversary celebration.
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13

consulting engi-
neer of the Cen
eral Electric Com
pahy, SCbeneCta =
dy. n. Y. and In :
ternatiOnal au-
thority in the field
of electrical re-
search. So proph-
estes.
"T h e greatest
dreamer, perhaps,
is a scientist who
in a measure CT
vizualize what the
future may bring
because he set.
significant de.vcl-
opments in their
relation to civil
iZation," he con-
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13

with me and other friends of Bolivia
in seeing this wrong redressed? If
you desire further information in
this connection shall come to
Washington at my own expense to
confer with you.
Bolivia needs the help of Ameri-
cans with vision in this crisis. In
aiding Bolivia we will benefit COM
mercially. May l count on your as
sIstance?
W. L. ACGHINBAUGH.
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
WHO'S WHO IN
THE DAYS NEWS

The Senatorial contest in Indiana
this fall will be watched by the
entire nation. as a result of the
surprise there during the recent
primaries. when former Senator Al
bert J. Beveridge. Bull Mooser.won
the Republican nomination away
from Senator Harry s New.
Democrats in the Hoos'er State
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
Female Workers.

-"THAT shall constitute minimum wage for
,n w female workers in the District of
Columbia?
This question involves many intricaces as
any controversy in the complicated field of American
labor disputes. Members of the District Minimum
Wage Board have decided to reopen discussions
non the subject. with a possible decrease of the
,SI65o figure set in in view becausero lower
living costs.
l-tegal protection OF the pay envelopes of en-
pioyes always is open to objections. Any arbitrary
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
BOWIE TOWN BOARD
CANDIDATES NAMED

BOWIE. Md, May al l. Baden.
John e. Mullikin. Jacob s. seitz.
Frank 'Flsdung, J. X. Kline. tr.,
william Shea and ]. J. Nova. have
been nominated as candidates for
town commissioners.
The election will take place next
rnnnth
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ENGINEER SEES
LABORLESS ERA

"A laborless world, in which
electricity and machinery will be
combined to do every conceivable
kind of work except thinking. looks
as If il is not far off" DR..
Charles ProteuS SteinmetZ, chief
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DISCHARGE PAPERS LOST.
STATE MECHANICS.

STATE MECHANICS.
To the Friend of the People:
Please give the nicknames of the States
of the Union CURIOUS
Alabama, Cotton State" Arizona, -copper
State: Arkansas Bear State; California
"Golden State: Nevada Silver State: Colorado
Centennial State" Connecticut, Nutmeg State:
Gem of the Mountain; Illinois. "Prairie' or
Sucker State; Indiana. "Hoosier State; Iowa,
"Hawkeye State; Kansas, "Sunhower State;
Kentucky, BLUE Grass State: Tennessee. "Volun-
teer State; Louisiana. "Creole State: Maine
Pine Tree State: Maryland. "Old Line State;
Delaware Blue Hen State; Massachusetts,. Bay
State; Michigan, Wolverine State; Minnesota,
Bayou State: Missouri. 'Show-Me State: Mon
tana, "Stubtoe" Treasure State: Nebraska.
BLACK Water State; New Hampshire. "Granite
State; Vermont Green Mountain State; New
Jersey, SHARP Backs State: New York. Empire
State: North Carolina, ''Old North" Tar
Dakota. Sioux" pI 1Flickertan State; Ohio.
state: PENNSYLVANIA. keystone State; South
Dakota, Coyote" or "Swingecat State; Texas
Lone Star State: Virginia, 'Old /Dominion":
Washington, Chinook State: West Virginia,
Little Mountain; Wisconsin, Badger State"
BLACK MOUNTAINS.
To the Friend Of the People:
Where the Black Mountains and what is
their highest peak? J..
The Black Mountains are in Western North
Carolina and Eastern Tennessee The highest
peak is Clingman's Dome, 6,SSl feet high.
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
CGhcH Heyuzd8
Scien7Uc
Notes
SATURDAY. MAY Is. Isza.

BfsIoric~I society Of wsshf.Etes.
Cosmos Club, tonight. O'Clock.
Twenty Years Of Federal Pro-
lection OF Bison" by DR.. 7. 8.
Palmer; Hunting Fossil verte-
brates in Southeastern Arizona"
by DR.. J. W. Gidley; wild AMI
mails as Pets" by DR.. Vernon
Bailey. DR.. Bailey will exhibit
some wild animal pets.
wild Flower study Hike Of the
. Wild Flower Preservation Society
from Ardmore TO Hysttsville. Nd.
tomorrow Sunday. Meet at
Twelfth street and New York
avenue. $40 a. m. DR.. Edgar T.
Wherry will lead the party.
which will study ladies' slipper.
orchids. and other acid soil nov-
ers.
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13

believe that the
situation is a ia
vorable one for
Samuel r.. Raj
ston. chosen by
that party to run
against B e ver-
idge.
Ralston is a
former governor
Of Indiana. He is
an Ohioa an by
birth. He was
born in Tuscsra-
was County. Ohio.
December l. 1857.
He went to Indi-
ana early in life
and began the
practice of law In
Leba non after his
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13

graduation from Valparaiso Nor !.
NAL School and Central Indiana
Normal School. He served as gov
ernor Of his State two terms. from
1918 TO 1917. In the primaries Raj
ston's vote was heavy among the
farmers. who have opposed the high
tax laws passed by the G. o. p.
State standardization.
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13
QDem (ouzfAeneryh yhMeHerala
OTHER VIEWS TOPICS OF CURRENT INTEREST A=~

communica uons will not be re-
turned unless specific request for such
return is made and stamps inclosed.
Letters sSould be typevritten when
ever possible. Communications ex.
tremely difficult to read will not be
considered. No communications Iigned
with fictitious names will be ui I'd.
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13

Isadora Duncan, the dancer, is barred from
France because she is believed to carry the
Bolshevi': contagion. Paris does not care for
that modern dance, the Leon Trotsky.
The Washington herald., 1922-05-13

Merced. MADEIRA and Modesto. The river is the
DIsCHARGE PAPERS LOST.
To the Friend Of People;
have lost my navy discharge papers wnI
you please tell me how get new ones7
EX COB.
Write to the Bureau of Navigation. Navy De-
partment
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-17
SOUTH AM Soy

Patrick Quinlan, a local truck
man, badly injured his foot wheh a
piece of blue stone curbing which ne
was helping unload, slipped, falling
on his foot. He is able to be about
although the bruise is painful.
William B. Ryan visited lis
daughter, Mary. at Kings Couny
Hospital, Brooklyn. on Sunday.
Miss Mary is rapidly improving from
a recent operation at that place.
Today the election officers will be
at their respective polling places
VIII ere they will register those WHO
ha We heretofore missed registration.
TIE polls will be open from 1 to y
o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nilsson, with
A PARTY of friends motored to Tren-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-17

ton Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Stratton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Quinby, and
Elias Stratton of this city, motofed
to the home of friends at Jamesburg
Sunday in the recently purchased
car of Frank Stratton.
On Thursday evening, the local
American Legion Post hopes to
have, one OF the best meetings Of
the Commander Conlogue ana
a committee are preparing plans
for the coming Armistice Day
Dance. Louis Rosenfeld has bern
named as chairman of the dance.
Tn. affair is scheduled to be held in
the high school auditorium, and eff
forts will be made to even sur
pass the record established last
wear Mann out of town posts are
well represented annually at the
Armistice Day affair, and it is te-
licyed that this year will prove no
exception to the rule. Thursday
right the boys have a big program
of business to be transacted, chietiy
among them is the weekly pinochie
parties. recently commenced for tbs
wear. Different committees are ap-
pointed each week.
Mrs. Mary Ann Campion visited
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-17

Mrs. Gertrude Squires, a pair of
silk stockings. Consolation prize
being captured by Harold j. Meets,
being a rag doll. Among those pres
ent were Elva Appleby. Edna
Hawke, Gertrude Squires, Ruth
Meets. Harold App1eby. J. Lester
Squires, Harold Meets and Elston
Hawke
MIR. and Mrs. S. C. Thorn and
family enjoyed the show at New
Brunswick Thursday.
Mrs. j. H. Clayton and daughter
were guests of friends at Highland
Park on Columbus Day.
Mrs. j. e. Dawson is entertain
ing friends from New York city
I'VE the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Erving, of
Bradley Beach. spent Sunday with
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rusher were
Red Bank visitors Sunday.
Mrs. D. v. Stonaker is entertain
ing her sister from Trenton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brownie App1eby
of Spotswood, and daughter Mil
dred spent the week end with Mrs.
j. L. Squires.
Mrs. G. C. Baker is visiting rela-
tives at Princeton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-17
!, Perth Amboy Yesterday.

in Perth Amboy yesterday.
Mrs. Michael ]. Mccarthy, who
recently sprained an ankle when
she missed her footing at her home,
Is rapidly regaining the use of her
foot.
Tonight the common council will
meet in the council chamber of the
cit, hall at s o'clock. Final action
on the ferry proposition is expected
at tonight's meeting.
Paul Cherry has opened a shoe
making establishment in the recent
ly remodelled Kollish Building on
Broadway recently purchased by
Jacob Reiner.
Plans for the masquerade and
dance TO be held under the auspices
of the Catholic Daughters of
America, are being completed at
this time by a hustling committee
headed by Miss Clara Cusick. The
affair is to be held October 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-17

s7s East 156th street. New York
city. a runaway. was picked up by
Officer Marinus Ludwigson on Sat-
urday night. The Bureau of Miss
ing Persons in New York was noti-
fed by Lieutenant William Calvin.
Frank Silagyi. eighteen years
old of 295 Meinzer street, was ar
rested. IN Jersey City, Saturday night
Lieutenant Calvin received word
from Lieutenant Sullivan of the
Third precinct and notified the boys
parents. When the parents went to
Hudson county yesterday the boy
had been released and his parents
have requested that the local police
pick him up.
Chief Niels J. Tonnesen has no.
titled the uniformed members of
his department to YEA dress coats
on and after Tuesday. October II.