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The Delta independent., 1922-02-10

relief for him and recognizes his func-
tions as the basis of American pros
perity?"
This put the issue fat. And what
has the fnancier to say?
1T is manifest that the representa-
tives of the farming communities and
state must know better than most
business men, and particularly busi-
ness men of the east, what ails the
farmer. These men are not only not
to be criticized: on the contrary, they
are to be commended for using their
votes and their influence to get,
remedial measures enacted into law
and to obtain for the farmer a square
deal. To the extent that we business
men are in disaccord with the agricul-
tural leaders in and out Of Congress,
it is not because of their efforts to
promote the welfare of the farmer,
but because not few Of them seem to
be acting under the Impression, In GER
tain respects at least, that It 10 pos
sibIe to aid some sections and caiIings
of our common country by hurting
others.
81 am far from questioning the abil-
ity, the worthy purpose and well mean
ing intent Of these men, but l do VEN
ture to question whether in their
righteous zeal to aid agriculture out
of its present depression they have
given sufficient study and reflection to
economic laws and economic history.
Statistics over many years have
demonstrated strikingly that agricul-
tural prosperity and business prosper
ity, and agricultural depression and
business depression run on parallel
lines and are largely interdependent
Unfortunately that truth has not been
sufficiently recognized as yet by either
party. On the contrary, they have
usually been at loggerheads and pull
ing in divergent directions when, as a
matter of fact they are natural allies
and both have much to gain from
sympathetic understanding and CO.
operation.
1.-The remedy is to sit down together
and by calm and well meaning COM
parison of views diagnose the case.
determine the causation OF the trouble
and act in unison in finding and apply
ing antidotes for the present and pre-
ventative measures for the future"
The Delta independent., 1922-02-10
ROGERS MESA
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Charles Hurst is on the sick list.
Mrs. Gertie Rowen of Montrose is
visiting her mother. Mrs. Henry Allen.
Mrs. Skinner of Delta is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Russell Bryan, and
family.
Messrs Terrill Ellington, 8. B.
Bruce and Harry M. G. Kellar spent
Monday in Delta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Leitsinger return
ed from months trip to California
Sunday evening.
The baby Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hurst. who has been very sick. Is re-
ported much improved.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
Wednesday, February 15, at the home
OF Mrs. William Lauck.
The Rogers Mesa Farmers Union
will hold their monthly meeting Fri
day afternoon, February II. at Lazear.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. LAwlor attended
a party given at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. D. W. Thomas In Paonia Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Lattimer and
family spent Friday and Saturday vis-
iting Mrs Lattimer's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin, near Eckert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carpenter Of Lasear
lost their 4-months-oad baby last week.
The mother and baby were visiting
in Paonia ut the time. The little one
was laid 70 rest in the Paonia ceme-
terry.
The Epworth League elected the
following oflicers: President. william
Linn; vice presidents. Arthur Green
wood, Olga Nelson, Nola Lewis. Ber-
nice Kaiser; treasurer, Orville Jones;
secretary. James Armand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smith and fam
lily desire to thank their friends and
neighbors for their kindnes and sym
pathy, and also for the beautiful flow
ers during their great sorrow In the
loss Of their daughter and sister, Miss
Grace Smith.
tertained the Junior High pupils OF
Lazear at a 6 o'clock dinner Saturday
evening. After dinner games were
played and all departed voting Mrs.
Young a charming hostess. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ivan Sample assisted Mrs. Young
Friday evening the boys basketball
team gave banquet for the girls
basketball team and a number OF In
vited guests. The banquet was held
at the lower Rogers Mesa school
house, where 35 enjoyed the splendid
feast. After the banquet those who
wished to dance proceeded to the
home of John Patton, where cards and
dancing occupied the rest OF the even
ing. Everyone reports splendid
time.
A meeting OF the Brotherhood Glass
Of Lazear community church was held
at the home OF c. l.. Greenwood Mon
day evening. Twenty-Five were pres
ent. The meeting was called to order
by President j. M. Compton; prayer
by C. l.. Greenwood; talk by William
sauck on program for the next three
months; February IA. patriotic meet
ing; March 20, seed demonstration in
form Of fair; April, spraying demon
stration. Mr.. Newton OF the county
experiment station will be there Read
ing by H. F. Ruble, Dear Old Kansas"
Song by quartet, Chas. Mitchell, W.
Lauck, A. /. Greenwood, J. M. Comp
ton. James Armand, pianist. Talk,
Worthy Russell, on stock show; read
ing. p. p. Slack, DAY After Tomor-
row.; recitation, A. e. Busey; song,
quartet: devotional exercises. G. L..
Greenwood, closing with prayer by II.
r. Ruble. The FIRST annual election
will be held the first Monday In March.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
The Interests" +"

About the interests" We are hear
ing good deal on the subject these
days, and shall hear q good deal more
in the next eighteen months. Capitol
Hill will ring with proclamat tions and
professions in that key. There are
public men who talk at greater length
and apparently with greater pleasure
to themselves with the Interests" as
texts than otherwise.
There are interests and "inter-
ests." Let US all rejoice in the fact.
The more the merrier. They testify
to the resources Of the country. If
America were not garden spot for
business and agricultural enterprises,
inviting men o. means and capacity
to extend themselves, there would be
no interests"
Why make drive against the Gin.
terests"? Why not encourage all, Of
them by providing a square deal for
all? Keep them within bounds, Of
course. but destroy none. There is
room for all. and to spare. America
is an empire only on the threshold Of
apparently limitless opportunities.
Posting Interests" indiscriminately
as public enemies seeking the destruc.
ton Of the republic is shortsighted
policy. Moreover, it is an unjust
policy. =.
The interests" can. and should, be
Evening star., 1922-12-05
Beautiful Washington
View of British Expert as to
Future of the Capital.

| To the Editor Of The Star:
Some weeks ago Mr.. Raymond Tn
win. we'll known in the city and town
public planning movement in Eng
land and the writer of a number OF
! books upon that subject. visited
Washington, and had the pleasure
of showing him around. He has
written me a letter from England
which 1 believe will be interesting
to residents Of Washington. and
which, after emitting the personal
references to myself, reads as fol-
! lows:
Lord Bryce's booklet on
Washington and it's site is a good
piece of work. and am glad to
notice what emphasis he lays on the
beauty of the situation and Of the
surroundings of Washington. feel
| that in the new Lincoln Memorial the
traditions of the city have been
worthily maintained If not surpassed.
If the future additions to that central
group Of buildings around the Mall
| can be considered with anything like
| the care. and treated with anything
| like the spirit and capacity that have
given you the glorious Lincoln Me-
| mortal. then. indeed. the surprising
beauty OF the center of the city will
| be assured and will become an ex-
ample to all modern towns. | hope
| however. that those with whom the
! care of the city rests will not over
| look the Importance Of preserving
| unln1ured that fine setting to which
Lord Bryce gives so much attention.
and that somewhat stricter control
! may be kept on the development of
the outskirts. particularly those out
F; side the area included in the definite
| Washington plan. because it is evil
| dent from what has already happened
that the views from the steps of the
Lincoln Memorial. from the Capitol.
and other points of vantage. may soon
be so seriously injured by ragged and
/ inc0ngruouS developments on the out
| skirts as to detract materially from
The cehtra! area: | believe public
| opinion will probably prove strong
enough at no very distant date TO
secure the rectfncat!on of the dam
ages to the central area which some
! OF the semi-temporary var buildings
have effected: because these are con-
Of the city in which the country takes
| special pride. But the public are
much less able to appreciate the
| broad scenic effects or to realize how
| eheSe can be preserved by proper
guidance Of the development. / wish
1t were possible to create planning
! commission for Greater Washington
| and 70 have a scheme of development
prepared which. apart from the prac-
| tlcal considerations that must. of
course. be provided fer. would be
| directed to preserving the surround
| ing scenery from injury and so order
ing the future Developments and pre-
! serving sufficient of the prominent
roints to secure woodland cover ard
| the general background of foliage
| 10 the pictures which the beautiful
groups of central buildings make. and
| will. hope. continue to develop"
Your newspaper has always shown
! very active interest in the welfare
| OF Washington. and ! am sure you
Will believe that Mr.. Cnwin's letter
\ will be of interest to many people
FREDERIC a. DELANO.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
HERE and THERE il, WASHINGTON
BY "THE MAJOR"

! Sung dynasty. according to compe-
tent critics. is said to have painted
rocks and water SO naturally that
the sound of the rushing stream
seemed to emanate from the silk.
One must not gather. however. that
Chinese art Is merely confined to the
painting of mountains. streams and
pastoral scenes, for in the period of
the Tang dynasty Hsu Hsi was
famous for his painting, "a Study of
Cats Playing in the Shade Of Trees"
Human life, more especially small
children and babies. has been a
haps the leading exponent OF this
style was Su Hang-Ch'en. 1t was my
good fortune at one time to have
been able to view a painting. in
color on paper, showing Hsi Wang
Mu. Known as the Royal Mother of
the West. and said to be the Daugh-
ter OF Heaven and Earth. receiving
Ma Ku. who is said to have been a
fairy as well as thaumaturgist.
The artist was Jen Po-mien of the
Ching dynasty. This scroll was de-
signed for the purpose Of presenta-
ton to an honored guest on some
extraordinary occasion. The back
ground WAS Of gold leaf.
The work of the Chinese artists
has not been confined to the depict
ing OF scenes or events on cloth or
silk. scrolls or pottery. A number
of them have. with infinite patience,
embellished fans. Perhaps the most
remarkable of this class Of art ever
exhibited in the United States il
Zone Hundred Beauties" by Chiu
Shih-Chou of the Ming dynasty The
names of the Beauties" and the de-
scripttve poems were in the hand
writing of Wen Cheng-mfng, who
was famous character of the Ming
dynasty. A work by pan Ssu-mu
(also called Lu Chiao) OF the CHA
Ching and Tao Kuang periods OF the
Ching dynasty is one that has long
attracted the attention OF art lovers
both in this and other lands. because
part Of IT shows Mu Kung. who, ac-
cording to the Taoist legend, was
one of the first beings evolved from
chaos. The Mu Kung is represented
as the male patriarch of the genii
and as husband of Hsi Wang Mu, the
queen of the immortal tribe. 1t ap-
pears probable that the original con-
ception OF such person arose from,
the desire to find a mate for the
mystic female divinity whose name
occurs in the earliest Chinese ira
dition.
The works mentioned constitute
but An infinitesimal part of the really
beautiful works that have been given
to the world by the artists of China
and those who have been fortunate
enough to view them are of the
opinion that works such as these
would be valuable addition to the
country's art collection.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
EDITORIAL DIGEST

republican, has exercised the ap-
pointing power to the advantage Of
that great tribunal from whose de-
liberations are excluded the prejudice
OF race. the bigotry of religion and
IN. ,ne consequences Of class The
other newspaper which sees the ap-
polntment as unusual. because Mr.
Butler Is not lame duck" aud il
suggests that Chief Justice Taft's
Endorsement" indicates the worth Of
tne 1ne new justice. The Hartford Times
Buffers engagements indicate that he
ls a conservative and what is gem
orally described as corporation law
yer. and the appointment Indicates
that conservatism. rather than lib
eralism. will dominate the cour, as
reorganized by Mr.. Harding through
the selection already of three new
Judges. with the probability that he
Will have an opportunity shortly to
name fourth. to succeed Mr. Justice
Pitney."
Although Mr.. Buffers lack of iudi-
cial experience has been emphasized.
the Lowell Courier-Citizen Inde-
pendent says that Ordinarily one
feels more confidence in one to whom
the tasks of the judiciary are already
familiar by actual prac,ice-and vet
one hastily admits that this is by no
portance than his political faith is
his religious preference" In addi-
tion: the indianapolis Star Gnde-
pendent republican, believes "he is Of
the type of lawyer and citizen that
may be relied upon to give able and
cohsclentlous service as a member
of the Supreme Court" The countrv
KNOWS too little of him to pass upon
his temperament" the Milwauk ee
Journal independently says. He has
served corporations and he has
served the government in opposition
to corporations. and apparently he
has served both kinds of clients with
equal fidelity. This gives promise
that as Supreme Court justice he will
serve the people with fidelity"
Evening star., 1922-12-05

the American national legislature
on this subject of the utmost i'm
portance in world politics. and with
an unsurpassed interest and under
standing in all the moves of the
Lausanne conference looking to-
ward settlement of this grave In
ternational problem.
Young Tinkham. scion Of a Boston
blue-blood family. was making an
extended tour through Europe. He
trailed down through the Balkans
and at Belgrade boarded a train
going to Constantinople. via Adria-
nople. The cars were OF the Eu-
ropean pattern Of compartments. He
found himself in the compartment
with a rather small, dark-complexion-
ed man, who spoke excellent English
and who said he had been studying
ordnance construction in England for
the Turkish government
"As we neared the Turkish bor-
Evening star., 1922-12-05
Clemenceau in Washington.

Few visitors have come from over
the seas to receive a warmer welcome
than that which has been accorded
Georges Clemenceau. war premier Of
France and one Of the most appealing
of the worlds grand old men," Now
he is in Washington, and residents Of
the National Capital. from the high
est to the most humble. are glad to do
him honor. And in honoring him they
are evidencing the esteem and admira-
ton they have for France. which he
so fervently loves and has so ably
served. While Clemenceau is here
they are willing to forget the pettiness
ard self1shness which is not the soul
of France. and to remember only the
flaming and magnificent France of
war days which. led by Clemenceau.
held back the German invaders and
succored civilization.
He has come to explain France to
the people Of America. a task as need
full as it is difficult. He hopes to make
Americans see the problems Of France
to win our sympathy and support.
Our sympathy he does not need to
win. for France already is possessed
Of that. Our support she also has and
will have for those things which
Americans believe are right and for
the best interest of the world. and
where support must be withheld it
will be done reluctantly and without
conscious cooling of our friendship.
Americans have no wish for France
other than that she shall receive JUS
tice, and their every impulse is to be
generous when the measure of justice
is taken.
We cannot subscribe to all the
things which Clemenceau. has said,
but we are willing that he shall say
them. Our affections will not be
alienated by his. scolding, for that is
a prerogative Of HIS years and his
service. to the world. He has lived
strenuously and felt passionately, and
age has not dimmed the ardor Of his
spirit. He is a Roosevelt grown old
in body but with the heart of youth.
and he is spending the remnants Of
his strength in what he ardently be-
lieves is vital service to his country.
The American who does not thrill to
his appeal lacks some part Of under
standing Of what love of country
means.
Clemenceau has not erred in his
mission nor blundered in its execu-
ton. He will not accomplish all he
aims at, for some of the things he
seeks are impossible Of attainment:
but good will come from his visit
good to France and good to America.
We have spoken our minds frankly
to France, and Clemenceau is speak
ing his frankly to US, and no friend
ship worth preserving was ever de.
stroyed by frankness which had all Of
good will and none of malice back
of it.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
PARTY Promises.

The President does not accept the
cynical description Of a party plat
form-as only "a thing to get in on"
The republican party got in on its
platform Of 1920 with such ease. the
opinion has since been expressed that
any old platform would have an.
swered the purpose: that the voters
cared little for the platform but every
thing for the opportunity to soak
wisconsin good and plenty"
They certainly improved that oppor.
tunity. The republican majority was
not only record, but record not
likely soon to be. If ever, eQualed.
But the President is Of opinion that
the platform on which he stood and
was elected was sincerely constructed
and as sincerely accepted: that it still
holds together. and Is not to be
ignored or kicked aside.
1t still holds, for two reasons. The
first reason Is that it has not been
replaced by b new platform. and can.
not be until 1924. The republican ma.
tional convention of that year will
give the party a new charter.
The second reason Is that at the
polls last month the republicans.
though by reduced majorities, still
maintained their grip on Capitol Hill.
They were thus recommissioned. and
must now carry on. The promises Of
1920 still remaining unredeemed must
be redeemed before the next presiden.
tial election takes place.
Party promises are too lightly
regarded, and the President IS on the
right track in insisting on those his
party made two years ago.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
The Letter Box Rule
70 the Editor Of The Star:


There should be no opposition to the
regulation of the Post Office Depart
ment requiring letter boxes to be
erected by March 1, 1928. at all resi-
dences The boxes are not only a
great help to the carriers. but they are
best for the people. who are thereby
relieved from going to the door at in
convenient times.
A big package box also would be
convenient for those people who are
seldom at home when deliveries are
made. Newspapers could be safely de-
:ivered that way, also packages of all
kinds. This box should be similar to
the post office package box now in
use, with some obvious Improvements,
so az to receive milk. eggs. etc.
THOS. W. GILMEE.
Evening star., 1922-12-05

other questions. but certainly none
whatever respecting the proper sup
port Of the government.
That support should always be
adequate-always adjusted to the size
Of the national establishment.
America today Ia truly one Of the
greatest OF the nations, and most
prominent in the world picture. What
We fave and our purpose with 1t are
of world concern. Every move OF ours
and every refusal to move are brought
Under the strong glasses Of foreign
examination.
This makes it imperative that our
government be kept at top notch. 1t
Should be we'll supplied with all things
necessary to an effective functioning.
During u campaign for national con-
troll the question Of economy is al
ways stressed in key Of exaggera-
ton. The ins are always accused Of
extravaganza. The outs always pledge
themselves If put in to "cut things to
the bone" -
The charge is often unjust. The
pledge Is seldom kept. Such is poll
tics. Neither party has an advantage
Of the other in respect of the record.
Taxes are heavy. Business is un-
settled. Much is in flux. Whatever Is
out of plumb should be restored to the
perpendicular. But to deny to the gov.
ernment a generous support at this
time would not be economy. but might
be most disastrously the opposite.
Let Uncle Sam have. his rations at
a session when the subject of rations
is paramount aud has the right Of
way.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
Swearing They Would Ne'er Con.
sent, Consented.

The British Royal Academy is one
Of the most solid tand stolid) of Brit
ish institutions. Slow, painfully slow
to change any of its honored customs.
Ihe fortress. many would have US
think. OF British art. Many have
knocked at its door in vain, male and
female; the female of the species for
Angelica Kaufman. have bruised their
knuckles. rereatedly in rapping for
entrance. But even the ROYAL Acad-
emy couldn't stand out against the
tloe wnlch Is overwhelming the males
OF OF, t this day day and generation. With
Ing at the bar. holding high places in
the medical profession, preachin1 o.
from British pulpits and eligible for
degrees In most of the great English
universities. 1t had to be only a ques-
academicians bowed to the inevitable.
Annie L. Swynnerton has the honor
OF breaking through the barrier,
Those who have followed the course
OF the Royal Academy in the last few
sculptress; in the language Of the
street. it was some Job, breaking
hrough.-Balttmore News.
diplomat. Surely he means blink. !"
Indianapolis Star.
We have IS per cent Of the worlds
telephones and goodness knows what
per cent of its wrong numbers.-Nash-
Vile Tennessean.
Lima Beane says the Grim Reaner
has traded his scythe for an aufo-
mobile.-Toledo Blade.
Peace hath its victories, but the
present generation will probably never
find out what they are.-Sprinefield. n.
ILL.,, State Journal.
The toe Of Italy's boot is turned the
wrong way for kicking Turkey olt
Of Europe.-GreenvilleP Piedmont
Many cities report a shortage Of
water, but there Is little complaint
Of shortage in other things to drink
Indianapolis News.
Those gentlemen who are looking
for something to make steel harder
might examine the mattresses in small
town hotels.s-Duluth Herald.
An experienced wife is one who can
make over last winters coat and make
such a mess Of it as to justify a new
one.-Akron Beacon Journal.
The trouble with the alarm clock is
that while 1t will arouse you in the
morning, 1t wifi not put you 10 bed
at night-Asheville Times.
Evening star., 1922-12-05
SHOOTING STARS.
By PIIILANDER JOHNSON.

Mr.. Smart Alexis.
MIR. Smart Alexis,
Always butting in,
Doing things to vex us
Tempting us to sin.
Didn't mind his notions,
Harmless. as a rule,
When he made commotions
In the village school.
Mr.. Smart Alexis
In his later years
Managed to annex us
To more serious fears.
Meddled with the voting,
With finances, too;
Made US quake. when noting
Damage he might do.
Empires great have vanished;
Temples have been burned;
Heroes have been banished,
Cities overturned.
Disappointment wrecks US
Oft through causes small.
Mr.. Smart Alexis
Is the worst of all.