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Evening star., 1922-02-11
Educated Illiterates.

AS a corrective for "illiteracy
among the educated" Dr.. Mccracken.
president Of Vassar College, presents
reading. They are:
what we read. 1t would be far bet
ter for all Of US if we read less and
remembered more.
"Second-That we will think over
what we read.
"Third-That we will apply what
we read. Nine books in ten that we
read are not read in order to apply
them to life. but to distract our
minds from Nfe. Books are a dissipa-
tton, scattering of our energies, not
q charging and Strengthening Of
them.
"Fourth-That we will grow with
our reading. Most Of US read one ele-
mentary book after another. with no
direction or plan. We never think.
Where is our reading taking u.s.?
We never stop to think that books
are steps upward. Let US go to school
to our books, we educated illiterates,
and not stay always in the hrst
grade"
1t is true that although moro peo-
pie are reading than ever before.
there is also more shiftless reading.
shiftless in choice Of matter and
method Of perusal. And this mark Of
'illiteracy" is upon those who should
know better, as well as upon those
from whom, because Of lesser advan-
tages, less should be expected.-El-
mira Star-Gazette (independept).
Evening star., 1922-02-11
Speeding Up.

AS a spur to legislation by the pres.
ent Congress it is suggested that the
next is not likely TO be called in extra
session; that the full period of nine
months will in all probability mark the
end Of the Sixty-seventh Congress and
the beginning Of the activity of its sue
cessor. =
Mr.. Wilson called in extra session
the Congress that had come in. with
him. There was much to be done. Six
teen years Of republican control had
made large and difficult the task of the
party pledged to revise nearly the
whole Of the republican record. So Mr..
Wilson, reasoning that the sooner the
task was undertaken the better, set
Congress at once to work, and kept it
on the job until a. considerable portion
Of the job had been executed.
Mr.. Harding pursued the same
course. and for much the same reason.
Only the task Of the republicans was
larger. 1t had to do with many ques.
tions raised by the war. and with old
questions the war had affected.
II the democrats carry the next
House, an extra session Of the new
Congress will be inadvisable, for the
reason that little, if anything. could be
accomplished. A deadlock on many
matters would be inevitable. II the re-
pubiic3ns eontinue In full controi on
Evening star., 1922-02-11
Roosevelt and Publicity.

: A collection Of Roosevelt documents
and relics is on view at the New York
Public Library. and large numbers of
persons are inspecting it. AS many as
1900 day have called. This is taken
from a news story:
One of the most extensive collections
OF newspaper clippings ever made
concerning Col. Roosevelt has just
been presented to the association by
of Gloster, N. ]. The late Mr.. Posts
admiration for Col Roosevelt inn
pelled him as far back as 1893 to be-
gin q Roosevelt scrapbook, and from
I then on the collection grew until 1t
with two additional volumes Of news
paper cartoons.
No American of his generation at
tracted so much attention, or was the
subject of so much spoken and written
comment, as Theodore Roosevelt. He
was many.sided; and whether viewed
as politician, soldier. student, sports
man, writer. ranchman or explorer,
he possessed qualities which not only
fixed attention but aroused admiration.
Many men and women tried their
tongues or pens on him while he lived,
and many others have done so since
:. his death.
e A literature is springing up around
his name; and in time it will bulk
large. He is going down to posterity
with a picturesque approval seldom
'equaled.
1t was distinguished European
who inquired of a visiting American:
"Tell me. What sort of a man is your
Col. Roosevelt
IAN Sorts" replied the American.
I'm not indulging in a smart reply,
but only stating fact. You have
never met, and probably never will
meet, such man. We haven't his like
even in our country Of dash and orig
inality."
Evening star., 1922-02-11
The Senate and the Pacts.

The difference between the proceed
ings in Paris three years ago and
those just concluded in this town is
not more marked in any particular
than in that relating to the Senate.
At the Paris conference the Senate
was not taken into the calculations at
all. 1t seemed to be assumed, if the
matter was thought of. that the Sen.
ate would ratify whatever in the way
of a treaty might be laid before it.
President Wilson's signature was re-
garded as sufficient. The English. the
French, the Italian. the japanese dele
gates seemed to accept that az the
finality so far as the United States
was concerned.
At the conference here the Senate
was very much in the picture from
first to last. The presence as dele
gates of Mr.. Lodge and Mr.. Under
wood was a constant reminder Of the
Senate, and of its share under the
Constitution in the treaty-making
power Of the government; and not a
delegate in attendance from any for
eign government was without knowl-
edge that the pacts negotiated by the
conference would be subject to the
Senate's approval.
The Senate, of course, received no
more consideration than was its due.
but it received all Of that, and in a
way to impress the visitors with its
Importance in the American scheme Of
things. That the pacts will be ratified
is the confident belief of those of their
supporters who with, favorable oppor-
tupities have canvassed the situation.
Evening star., 1922-02-11
EDITORIAL DIGEST

was intensely pleased at being able
to crafty the Iowa senator's ambi-
ton" for federal judgeship. British
prime ministers, the Wall Street Jour-
nal Independently relates. ''have a
way of disposing Of the inconvenient
activities Of too Independent mem-
Der Of parliament by persuading the
king to confer upon him the honor
of a peerage. The device is called
kicking him upstairs That this is
what happened to Kenyon is "as plain
as the nose on ones face" the Flori-
da Metropolis Jacksonville, demo-
cratic) contends, and many writer's,
chiefly democratic, agree. Kenyon
was thorn in the side Of the admin
istratfon." the Newark News (inde-
gesture to which he bows takes him
out of the picture, killed by kindness"
IN any event. the Birmingham News
ldemocratic) is convinced that the
Kindness was not altogether guile
Evening star., 1922-02-11
Navy Yards and Ship Work.

A practical step toward lessening
the ill-effect Of naval armament limita-
tion through the dispersal Of the navy
yard forces was taken yesterday In the
Senate. when an amendment to the in
dependent offices appropriation bill
was offered by Senator Lodge. This
amendment provides that none Of the
funds appropriated by the bill shall be
used for the repair Of any vessel
owned or controlled by the govern.
ment until an opportunity has been
given the navy yards to estimate upon
the cost of such repairs. This pro.
vision, which is to take effect upon
passage of the act, will. If adopted
finally, permit the use Of the surplus
naval establishment forces upon ship
board repair and reconditioning work.
There is little likelihood that the
United States will quickly go out of
the ship business. Whatever may be
the ultimate policy. it is probable tina:
for several years to come the govern
ment will be in control Of considera.
BILE fleet Of merchant marine which
will be in constant need of repairs.
II for only a season or two this work
Is available for the navy yards it
would tide over the adjustment period
following the adoption Of the naval
limitation policy.
Ordinarily it is not the policy Of the
government to engage in competition
with private industry. Its mechanical
Industrial establishments are for its
own purposes and none other. 1t care.
fully abstains from rivalry with pri-
vate enterprise. But this is a matter
of its own concern. The ships belong
to the United States and are operated
by it. Responsibility for their care
and maintenance rests upon the gov
ernment. 1t has the facilities for their
repair. Why should it not do its own
work rather than ask for bids from
private establishments.
The Washington naval gun factory
is equipped for much more than mere
gun-making. 1t Is general machine
shop. It's employees are capable of do
ing work along any line. II some Of
the Shipping Board repair work were
allocated to the local yard it could be
as well done as anywhere else. 1t may
be that most if not all Of the 1850 en-
ployes who were furloughed on Thurs
day without warning, and who are
now asking reinstatement to active
duty, could be kept at work on Ship
ping Board jobs. To that end it is to be
hoped that the amendment proposed
yesterday in the Senate will be adopt
ed and will become law without delay.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

Statisticians who estimate that Chi
cago has only 10000 professional GRIM
inals pay the western metropolis an
inadvertent compliment. The figures
are necessarily inexact, for criminals
are never to be relied on as permanent
residential population. Chicago is a
large city. and if all except 10000
citizens, whose right to be called citi-
zens is problematical, are honest, un-
offending persons, the law-abiding
average is remarkably high.
Evening star., 1922-02-11
Capital City Headquarters
OfNumerOuS National Bodies

Chemical Association Of the United
States. Proprietary Association, Fed
Grated American Engineering Socie-
ties. Associated Industries o. MAJ
Association. National Association OF
Manufacturers, American Drug Manu-
facturers' Association. National Re.
tail ,Drygoods Association. National
Dairy Association. Southern Whole
sale Grocers Association. Associated
Advertising Clubs Of the World, Ma
tional Wholesale Lumber Association.
Institute Of Independent Manufacturers
Of Margarin and the National Educa,,
tional Association.
There are many others, too numer-
Gus to mention, and the list is grow
ing daily. The government depart
ments. the Library Of Congress and
the cosmopolitan features and as
pect of the city make its attraction
and interest too strong to be, resist
ed. Nowhere else in the United States
can be found city where SO many
advantages aid the national organiza-
tions. The Department Of Commerce.
Department of Agriculture, Bureau
Of Standards and others are atSall
times at the service Of any who may
care to avail themselves of them. In
the libraries can be found voluminous
data on every conceivable subject.
reau of the Library Of Congress leg
islation pertaining to any business
can be laid before the inquirer at
minutes notice.
An interesting feature Of the
growth of the national headquarters
movement in Washington is shown
in the formation of the Monday
Luncheon Club. which meets weekly
at the City Club. 1t is composed
solely Of representatives Of the vari-
Gus national organizations.
Two years ago. when the number
of these bodies represented here was
comparatively small, Nathan B. Will
liams, representative OF the National
Association Of Manufacturers, con-
ceived the idea of club which would
enhance the value of national or
ganizations by the working together
Of the various ousirepresentatives.
So the Monday Luncheon Club was
formed, composed of seven repre-
sentatives. Whenever an organiza-
| tion established headquarters here,
tation to join. The membership has
steadily grown in both importance
| and numbers until at the present
practically all the large organizations
are members.
The basic principle on which the
club was organized has been rigidly
| followed There has never been an
effort to increase the membership
/ solely for a greater revenue. If a
member does snot attend the meet
| ings 1t is because he fails to appre-
| ciate the value of association with
| his fellow workers and the exchange
! Of ideas which features tt meetings.
+ u 4
! Speakers Of national and interna-
| tional Importance are heard at. these
| meetings, and thus members of the
club are frequently advised of events
| Of national interest before they are
! known to the public.
Interviews with representatives of
some Of the organizations have dis
! closed unanimous enthusiasm for
| Washington, the capital city, and the
! view prevails that the logic of cir
cumstances will require a constantly
| increasing number OF national bodies
! to make this city their headquarters.
Evening star., 1922-02-11
w Y ASHINGTON, the nations
~ capital, is rapidly becoming
v v the headquarters for ma

~ capital, is rapidly becoming
" the headquarters for ma
tional organizations Of po-
litical, Industrial, financial and edu-
cational interests. A survey Of the
various bodies which have moved
their headquarters to this city in or
der to be in close touch with national
affairs shows an imposing list Of
organizations which have their main
offices or some form of representa-
ton here.
This is q perfectly logical and nat
ural movement in view Of the steady
growth and importance of Washing
ton in national affairs. Since the war
have come to realize that it is both
expedient and necessary to have rep
resentation in the National Capital.
The war undoubtedly gave impetus
to this movement, as Washington then
became the center of world affairs.
of these headquarters which have
been established here has grown by
leaps and bounds
Probably the largest Of these or
ganizations, and one which has for
q long time been cognizspt of the
Importance Of representation In
Washington. is the Chamber of Com
merce of the United States. This
body, composed of over 1900 con-
stituent bodies, not only has its ma
tional headquarters here. but plans
to erect in Washington a magnifi-
cent building at 17th and H streets
costing in the neighborhood Of
$2.000.O00.
Before the war large organizations
which were national in membership
and character generally made their
headquarters near the center of the
membership. Consequently the mid
die west cities-Cleveland, Chicago,
Detroit and others-due to their ac-
feasibility for the largest number.
were the cities selected.
The change which was bound to
come is now here. Washington. the
center Of national affairs, is now be-
ing chosen as the logical point where
headquarters should be established.
Some of the largest OF these or
ganizations established here are: Ma
tional Industrial Conference Board.
American Mining Conference. South
ern Hardwood Traffic Association.
National Lumber Manufacturers As
ISOLATION, National Association of the
Moving Picture Industry. American
Wholesale Coal Association, National
Petroleum Association. Institute of
American Meat Packers. United
Typothetae of America. National Lime
Association, National League Of Com
mission Merchants Of the United
States. Interstate Cotton Seed Crush
ers' Association, National Fertilizer
Association. American Bar. Associa-
tion. National Automobile Chamber
Of Commerce. National Grange. As
sociation General Contractors OF
America. National Coal Association.
American Bankers Association.
American Beet Sugar Association, Ma
tional Council of American Cotton
Manufacturers. American Hardware
Manufacturers Association, American
Short Line Rail Road Association,
American Cane Growers Associat ton,
National Association of Credit Men.
American Farm Bureau Federation.
American Face Brick Association,
National Association of Sand and
Gravel Producers Manufacturing
Evening star., 1922-02-11
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Maryland and Vfrglnis.
Treaties Before the Senate.

when freslQent Harding yesterday
laid before the Senate the treaties
growing out Of the conference on the
Limitation Of armament and far east
ern questions, he delivered one Of the
greatest addresses ever heard within
or without the Senate chamber. 1t was
great not primarily because of elegance
OF diction or flight Of oratory. but be-
cause Of its logic. its plain common
sense and it's profound and eloquent
impressiveness. There was no OBJ.
scurity in its meaning. The plainest
of men will understand the things the
President said and know why he said
them. He so simplified the questions
involved in ratification of the treaties
that they cannot be clouded by any
artifices of debate or deviousness of
reasoning. The Senate must ratify
the treaties or give to the country
good and sufficient reasons why it will
not.
The President made no concealment
of the fact that he had played poll.
tics" with respect to the arms confer
aence, but the kind Of politics he played
is the kind that rises to the heights Of
great craftsmanship. He reminded his
hearers that 1t was at the instance Of
: Congress that the conference had been
4. called. and that. having in mind the
duty of the Senate to advise and con-
sent in the making of treaties, he had
, chosen the majority and the minority
leaders of that body to sit at tie con-
ference table. so that the Senate
might have fullest knowledge Of the
conference processes. And then, still
further to assist the Senate in the dis
charge OF its function, he laid before
that body the minutes Of all proceed
ings.
= Then, having explained the great
good which would flow from the
4. treaties and the absence of entangle-
ments involved in them, he gave the
Senate this solemn thought to ponder
upon: Either these treaties must
have your cordial sanction, or every
proclaimed desire to promote peace
and prevent war becomes a hollow
mockery."
The President did not say in so
many words that the American sys-
tenn of government, SO far as it per-
tains to intercourse with other ma
tions, was on trial, but there is no
escaping the conviction that it is.
Here are seven treaties of admitted
. beneficence, undertaken at the in
stance of the national legislature, and
negotiated in the full light Of day by
representatives of the two branches Of
government charged by the Constitu.
ton with responsibility; submitted
with fullest information as to every
consideration which Influenced their
making. AS the President told the
Senate. failure under such circum-
stances to ratify the agreements
would render future efforts futile or
unlikely"
Evening star., 1922-02-11

Capitol Hill, the country, having signi.
fled approval Of the record, will be
willing to wait for further features
along the same lines.
Pressure for legislation between now
and March 4 Of next year is going to
be strong and constant. and it should
secure many measures the country de-
sires and stands in need Of.
Evening star., 1922-02-11
The Cost of Health.

Good health may cost less than $50
a year-the amount allowed in the
minimum budget prepared by the New
York bureau of municipal research to
Of five-but it is easy to believe that
the total of doctors and dentists bills
might easily exceed that amount.
Society has not yet decided how to
provide adequate treatment for cases
when the sufferer comes Of q family
ordinary purposes, fails to meet the
cost of extraordinary expenses. A
plan Of action which is receiving
serious attention is that which pro-
poses the extensive use Of pay clinics
where, for moderate fee. the patient
whom. under usual conditions. he can
consult only on charity basis or
through payment of the full charge
for an office appointment.-Baltfm
Sun independent democratic).
This is Smile week" We smile,
weakly.-Columbia Is. Co. Record.
The Russian muzhik is about played
out.-Greenville Is. CO. Piedmont.
Communism is sound. says Lenin.
And fury.-Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
California jury might be able to
agree on its own climate, and even
then it would split on earthquakes
Wall Street Journal.
We are told the modern dance is
wonderful exercise. The reformers
certainly are exercised about it.
Arkansas Gazette. &
Since Secretary Mellon will permit
the payment Of income taxes in vic.
tory notes. all that remains now il
to get the victory notes.-Pittsburgh
GaSette-Times.
Chicago has just had an exhibition
Of rare maps, which probably ex.
plains the absence from our lunch
place Of some Of the most regular
patrons. Buflaio Express 7 u !.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

Theatrical producers who protest
that the public will resent any addi-
tional ticket tax may have an oppor-
tunity to rise to an emergency by put
ting on attractions which compel popu.
lar attention, regardless Of price. More
actors are said to be out of employ
ment than ever before, so that the ex-
pense involved in presenting talent
might be figured down in a manner
that would easily take care of the tax
and leave margin Of profit for genu-
inely good entertainment.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

No further desire to terrorize the
world is indicated by Lenin. His pres
ent suggestion is that he is so docile
that it would be perfectly safe to lend
him money.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

The citizen who is not a farmer
shares the satisfaction arising from
the fact that the agricultural crisis is
past. The farmer is at least sure of
getting the first chance at food for his
own table.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

There may be moments when Presi-
dent Ebert of Germany wishes that
Max Harden would devote his pro.
found capacity for economics to show
ing the head Of the government how
to live on his salary.
Evening star., 1922-02-11
The President to the Farmers.

In a letter read at Crookston, Minn..
yesterday, at a farm crop and live
stock fair being held there, President
Harding said:
Il I'm the general Industrial and busi-
e-nens situation there is much to justify
confidence that we are we'll past the
>phases Of the agricultural
crisis, that Improvement Is well be-
run and that It will continue stead
ily from this time forward. This is
not only q source OF satisfactton to
Swhoever il interested in any phase Of
American business, for we have all
come 10 recognise the interdependence
- AL dspartments of the national in.5
Evening star., 1922-02-11
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Illustrations and Text.
; The films, like a book,
Hold an interest rare.
And we hasten to look
i Through its pages with care.
Like a book whose design
Is not guarded enough,
Its pictures are fine,
But the stories are rough.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

A Mexican train robber was recog-
nized as one Of the plotters against
his government. The Mexican revolu.
tionist by profession is too frequently
a brigand by trade.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

The old Romans'were often indiffer-
. 3ent to incidents Of cruelty, but they
took pains to make their amphi-
--theaters architecturally solid.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

Ireland is free, but there are still
few little arguments for the citizens to
settle among themselves.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

The blizzard Of 1922 set new
standard for the old timer who de-
lights in weather "reminiscences.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

: Bootleggers are accused Of selling
whisky when as a matter Of fact most
of their merchandise Is nothing like it.
Evening star., 1922-02-11
Well Earped Regard.

well EafqeQ Regard.
"Are your constituents satisfied
with your efforts as their national rep
resentative?'
Most Of them are," answered Sena-
tor Sorghum.
"What makes you so sure of that?"
1.-THE fact that am always elected
by large majority. They say that I
may not be such a wonderful legisla-
tor, but they've got to appreciate me
as candidate"
Jud Tunkins says he wishes he
could put as much patient endurance
into some of his later UNDERTAKINGS
as he showed as boy when he was
learning to smoke pipe.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

Some mems idea Of a practical
joke" said Uncle Eben. ''is to give you
bad advice an den laugh ct you fob
tryin' to take Il" ,s.,
Evening star., 1922-02-11
Upward Tendencies.
Prosperity is now astir,
And Hope assures US all is well.
/ Even the old thermometer
A cheerier tale begins to tell.
Inward Tendencies.
A Monent of Harmony.

"The court decided that there was
collusion in their divorce proceed
ings''
Wasn't it too bad" exclaimed Miss
Cayenne. "It's the first time they ever
agreed about anything!"
Evening star., 1922-02-11

Chicago has just had an exhibition
Of rare maps, which probably ex.
pisce Of some Of the most rexuisr.
patrons.-Bu3alo Express. z !,
Evening star., 1922-02-11

Since Secretary Mellon will permit
the payment Of income taxes in VIC
tory notes. all that remains now IL
to get the victory notes.-Pittsburgh
GaSette-Times.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

California jury might be able to
agree on its own climate, and even
then it would split on earthquakes
Wall Street Journal.
Evening star., 1922-02-11

We are told the modern dance is
wonderful exercise. The reformers
certainly are exercised about it.
Arkansas Gazette. &