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Evening star., 1922-12-23
STOLEN AUTO WRECKED
WHEN 1T HITS POLE
-Four Injured in Traffic Accidents.
Boy on Bicycle
Hurt

Clarence C1emmons. 1928 Rosedale
street northeast, received slight in
Juries to his knee late last night as
- result of a collision between his
bicycle and an automobile at 18th
and III streets. He was taken to
Emergency Hospital.
An automobile belonging to G. H.
Van Fossen. 1921 Blair road north
east, was driven against a trolley pole
near the District line on Wisconsin
avenue late last night and damaged
The ear was reported stolen from in
front of Wardman Park Hotel shortly
before the accident.
Lewis Berrang. 61S PENNSYLVANIA
avenue southeast. received injuries to
his face and head last night when his
bicycle was struck by an automobile
near Nth and G streets. He refused
hospital treatment.
A collision between an automobile
CARRYING a Virginia license and the
automobile of Frederick Potts. 724
18th street. occurred last night at 18th
and NJ streets. Potts was treated by
DIR. William Z. Whitson for injuries
TO his back and legs.
B. F. Lambert. 239 V street, re-
ceived injuries to his legs yesterday
afternoon when an automobile he was
driving collided with street car
near 11th and X streets. He was
taken to Emergency Hospital.
Evening star., 1922-12-23

Rector (to infant class)-Now would
any little boy or girl like to ask me q
Terrible Infant (after long pause)-
Have you got on trousers under that
nightgown?
MRS. J. F. PRITCHARD,
3s40 AlGbama arenue southeast.
A wise man opens his windows to
sunshine and closes his door to moon
shine.
CLARENCE N. ROACH,
106 Allegheny street,
Tako,nG Park, d. c..
Difiident Lover-I know that I'm a
perfect bear in my manners.
She-Sheep. you mean. Bears hug
people.
MRS. W. L. MARSDEN,
470S 9Th street northwest.
RUSSIA.
Russia is a country with a capital
somewhere. Its climate at the present
time is very disagreeable. Its chief i'm
port is food from the American Relief
Commission and its CHIEF exports are
persons who believe in bathing. Mo-
body but God and Senator France knows
anything about it's form of government.
ELIAS W. KIDWILDER.
5000 Illinois avenne northwest
Father-What makes you nome so
late from school, Jimmie:
Jimmie-The teacher kept me in,
father.
Father-Oh. she did? Well, next time
tell her not to fill your pockets full of
marbles.
CHARLES BROOKS.
25 s street northwest.
Grandpa-Every day, in every way.
my false teeth are getting loother and
loother.
MILDRED HIT,
1871 Lamont street northwest.
An old yokel saw a motor car for the
first time in his life. 1t came dashing
up the main street, and disappeared in
cloud of dust. WELL" said he, "the
horses must ha' bin goin' a good speed
when they busted loose from that car
riasei"
c.. NJ. BElLL.
1112 Grard street northwest.
GOING SLOW.
Two ,aen were adrift in an open boat
and it looked bad for them. Finally
one of them began to pray.
"Oh, Lord" he announced. I've
broken most of the commandments I've
been a hard driRker but if my life is
spared now I'll promise never again"
Wait a minute, jack said his
friend. Don't go too far. Il think 1
see sail"
1924 41st street. Chevy Chase, d. C.
Evening star., 1922-12-23
roDAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.
GATIONAI-No performance,

NATIONAI-No performance.
PoLrs-Eddie Cantor. in Make II
Snappy," at 2:20 and $500 Pm.
GARRICK-Thursto at EGO anu
$3.50 pm.
PREsTDENT@"Abie's Irish Rose
st e:30 and $50 pm.
KEITH's-Aunt Jemima. vaudeville
q. 2:15 and S:15 pm.
COSMOS-Mile Rhea Co, vaude-
vile. at 3, $50 and pm.
sTRAND-Du Barry Sextet, vaude-
VILE. at GAS. $50 and S:45.
CAYETY-"Sliding" Billy Watson,
burlesque, at 2:15 and S:15 pm.
CoLUMBIA-Laurett Taylor, in
Peg O. My Heart" photoplay. at 1885
am. 1925, 2:15, 4:10. $3.50. 7:4O and
$40 pm.
METROPOLITAN" Friend the
Devil" at 1870 am, 1:20, 3:2O, $50,
7:30 and $50 pm.
RIALTO-"Brothe Under the
"-fn." at 1870 am, 1870, $3.50. $3.50,
80 and $50 pm.
PALACE-May McAvoy, in 'The
'C1p OF New York." at IL am. 12:45,
$50. 4:25. $40. 7:15 and $50 pm.
Evening star., 1922-12-23
BILLS N0LLE PR0ssED.
Two Accused Of Making False
Claims Against q. s. Are Freed.

Assistant United States Attorney
Bilbrey yesterday nolle pressed In
dictments against Edmond ]. Donlan,
jr., and William J. Bremen. VINO were
accused Of making false claims
AGAINST the United States. The young
men were members of 9 class being
prepared as auditors Of the income
tax unit Of the internal revenue and
were allowed expenses not to exceed
s5 per day. They submitted vouchers
at that rate when in fact they had not
actually spent that much each day Tor
expenses.
class were indicted and one was tried
and acquitted. The jury in that case
said it was convinced that the young
men thought they were entitled to
the full days expense. When this
statement had been made to Justice
stafford he directed the cases be drop
ped.
Evening star., 1922-12-23
NEGRO ACADEMY TO MEET,
Sessions to Be Held at Cleveland
Center and Mu-So-Lit Club.

The American Negro Academy will
hold its twenty-sixth annual meeting
here next Wednesday and Thursday,
with open meetings in tho evenings at
the Cleveland Community Center. Sth
and T streets northwest, and business
meetings in the library Of the Mu-so- Lit
Club.
Wednesday evening the annual address
Of the president. Arthur A. Schomburg,
NEGRO and Christianity" while T..
Montgomery Gregory will discuss THE
Negro Theater."
Prot. Robert T. Kerlin of West Ches-
ter, Pa, formerly head Of the depart
ment Of English in the Virginia Military
Institute. will speak Thursday evening
on Race in Culture" and DR.. Joseph
]. France will DISCUSS American Nero
and Race CONSEQUENCES"
Evening star., 1922-12-23
EXERCISES AT GoNzAeA.
Music, Address and Awarding Of
Foot Ball Letters Takes Place.

Christmas exercises were held at
Gonzaga College yesterday including
an address by the rector, Rev. J. e.
Geale; music by the college orches-
ira. under direction of Capt Carl
Shaeffer. U. S. A.. retired. followed by
the awarding Of foot ball letters and
election of Daniel Sullivan as cap
tain for next years team.
A prize Of IS in gold was awarded
to John X. Keane for selling the
highest number of tickets for the
play. "Rtchelieu." presented by the
ber 20.
Announcement was made by the
rector that there was to be an ex-
tended Christmas vacation, with
classes reconvening on Monday, jan
uary 8.
Evening star., 1922-12-23

sociate director
of boys work in
the Washington
Y. NJ. c. A, was
announced today
by the associa-
tion. He has ac-
cepted a position
as building boys
work secretary In
the y. NJ. c. A. at
Bridgeport. Conn.
and will assume
his new duties
early in January.
Mr. Il r o W n
leaves the local
association much
to the regret of
the other Secre-
Evening star., 1922-12-23
FAVOR COAST GUARD BILL,

The House bill to distribute the
commissioned line and engineer Off
GERS of the coast guard in grades was
favorably reported to the Senate yes
terday from the committee on COM
merce by Senator Jones, chairman,
without amendment.
The purpose of the bill is to pro-
vide in the coast guard grades ap-
rropriate to the duties and responsi-
biiities of the older officers and to
remedy existing conditions with re-
gard to the promotion of commits
sioneo omcers. senator Jones sought
consideration of the bill, but objec-
zion was made and the measure went
to the Senate calendar. 1t is expect
ed that an effort will be made to get
action on it soon.
Evening star., 1922-12-23
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.

The District Supreme Court was
asked yesterday to adjudge Daniel
Reeves. trading as the Premier Elec-
trio Company at 1405 14th street north
west, a bankrupt. Three creditors
filed a petition against the merchant,
charging insolvency and telling the
court he has admitted in writing his
inability to pay his debts. Attorney
r. Preston Shealey represents the
creditors.
Evening star., 1922-12-23

taries and the boys with whom he
has worked. it was declared by Off
cials From his experience gained in
the Philadelphia y" and in the local
association, they said. he is espe-
cially qualified to handle boys work
problems.
from Belfast. Ireland, when seven
years old. and was educated in the
Philadelphia public schools. He was
graduated from the teachers COL
lege of Pennsylvania, and during his
school life was identified with Y. NJ.
c. A. boys work.
Evening star., 1922-12-23
THEATERs TO BE HOSTS.

Community Christmas entertain
nents for children will be held Mon
day morning at IL o'clock in all of
fhs Crandall residential theaters in
Washington. Preparations for the
parties have been carried on for sew
eral weeks under the personal direc-
tion Of Harry NJ. CrandaIl and the SUI
pervision OF Mrs. Harriet Hawley
Locher. director of public service and
education department Of the Crandall
theaters.
Evening star., 1922-12-23
WOMAN SUES FOR $1,000.
Miss Breedlove Charges Firm Broke
Contract With Her.

Miss Maude Breedlove yesterday
filed suit in tho District Supreme
Court to recover $4,000 damages from
Howar & David of I'LL F street
northwest, for alleged breach Of con-
tract. She says she, was employed
year at a salary Of $s5 per week and
a commission Of per cent on her
sales. She says the contract was
broken when the firm discharged her
December 8. She is represented by
Attorney T. Morris Wampler,
Evening star., 1922-12-23
.An 1. Not Gold that Glitter.n

"An Is Not Gold that Glitters"
for you can make brass shine like
the precious metal itself. 1t will well
repay you to have the beds repolished.
Reference to the Recommended Serv-
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readers Look to the Recommended
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Evening star., 1922-12-23
GIVES FRUIT CAKES.
corby Baking Company Remember,
Police and Firemen.

AS has been its custom for the past
several seasons, the Corby Baking
Company yesterday distributed ap-
proximately 1000 fruit cakes to mem
bers OF the District police and fire
departments.
The packages, all neatly done up,
were left at the precinct stations and
engine houses and as the men chang
ed shifts each received one Of the
boxes. which included, besides the
delicacy, q card conveying the COM
Evening star., 1922-12-23
JUSTICE STAFFORD
PENS CHRISTMAS
POEM TO FRIENDS

Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford
Of the District of Columbia Su-
preme Court has written the fol-
lowing lines as Christmas greet
ing to his friends:
No matter how the north wind sweeps,
Nor how the nres Of youth depart,
lis Christmas still to him who keeps
The Child within his heart.
Evening star., 1922-12-23
BAND CONCERT.
Hall. this evening at 8

St2nIey HaII, thfS evening AT
O'Clock.
Maroh, 'Pershing's Crusad-
ers" ...............M Maj. PAUL
Overture, Ito Pre- aux Clefcs''
("The Due1ling Ground"),
Herold
> Characteristic, "A Chinese
Festival" .Pickard
Gems from grand opera, II
lombard" .............Ve Verdi
Fox trot, Away Down East
In Maine. Donaldson
waltz suite. "Je TAime" CT
Love You"). .Waldteufel
Finale. Dangerous Blues"
Brown
The Star spansIcd Banner"
Evening star., 1922-12-23
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

Special Christmas dance. Community
Service. Pythian Temple. $50 o'clock.
League for the Larger Life. a1S 18th
street. will have Christmas tree fes-
tiYi:ies for the lonesome"
Evening star., 1922-12-23

Tho people of Sweden do not trim
their churches and houses with ever
green at Christmas time, as that is
an emblem Of mourning with them.
Evening star., 1922-12-23

Xmas Flowers Delivered Anywhere
by telegraph. Shaffer. soc 14th. M. 2496.-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1922-12-23
DIRECTOR OF BOYS WORK
IN Y. N. c. A. RESIGNS
Samuel r. Brown Quits Local Post
to Accept Similar Position at
Bridgeport, Conn.

The resignation of Samuel r.
Brown. for the past three years as
Evening star., 1922-12-23

Florida West Coast Resorts via At
lantic Coast Line. Convenient
Schedules. Information, l4lS II st. n.w.-Ad.
vertisement,
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14
Flag Day.

A GOOD deal of poetry, music and oratory
~ will be expended today in honor of the
Stars and Stripes Washington patriotic
organizations plan elaborate programs in cele-
bration OF Americas holiday-Flag Day.
This is appropriate. The United States, alone
among nations, has much veneration for the
national colors. All countries have their stand
ards but the respect paid by them is for the most
part, confined that prescribed by military regu-
lations. To the average Engishman, for example
the Union Jack is little than bit OF bunt-
ing In his conservative way he celebrates
the Kings birthday. That is his flag day To the
average Frenchman the tricolor means little
Some French poets have written resounding verses
about it but these never have made much impress
sion on the people.
But Americans have adopted no other symbol
of nationality. The United States is an intangible
unreal conception to fight for. 1t must be SYM
bolizcd by something visible and present in order
to stir the depths OF patriotism. Men will die
for the Stars and Stripes who do not know the
of the President Aliens who have been
this side OF the Atlantic only few months
will fight for the flag. although they do not know
whether this country is republic or a monarchy.
1t is the symbol of everything Amercan-democ-
racy. opportunity, and charity.
The flag is something which all kinds of
Americans rally around Members OF diff
ferent political parties different religious sects
different races and different colors have little
enough in common. But there is link which
binds them together into a militant whole-the
most beautiful strip of bunting ever designed by
the hand of human being. 1t is hard to admit
the symbolic significance attached to the person
OF any man or woman. 1t is unpleasant to grant
the superiority of one human another. For
tunately we have need to do this in the United
hnnis 10 TAX he Dla of
all subservience to men
Around the world the Stars and Stripes means
America. Whoever insults it insults America.
Whoever honors it honors America. Whoever
loves it loves America. The glory it symbolizes
is the heritage OF every child born in America.
1t stands for the homes, schools. churches farms
anG flctorics of America. Before the world it
waves-the symbol OF an America that must be
rcckoned with in all the dark places of the earth
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14
A Constructive Bonus.

THE McNary reclamation provision attached to
i the bonus bill represents constructive states
manship Development of waste land still con-
tnues vital problem for the United States 1t
will be essential in the future that not an acre of
soil capable OF producing foodstuH be wasted A
section OF desert marsh transformed into fer
tile fields represents a distinct addition to the
national wealth.
Through the working out OF this problem some
are bound to prosper. Even the bittcrest anti
bonus opponents would not deny to ex-service
men the best OF opportunities to bring about
their own salvation through hard work and bus
mess judgment
OF course. grants OF government land will
mean little to the majority OF veterans. Even
men with expert knowledge of farming might
well pause before taking advantage of government
gift OF the material for farms limited group
only have aspirations in the rough road to for
tune represented by reclamation agriculture.
To some. however, the provision will mean
much more than cash in hand, paid-up insurance
or home loans
These men, for the part are well fitted
to benefit by free farms. They are used to rough
lives. They tired OF the humdrum of civiza-
tion The call OF the wild is strong. They long
again tor open places and clean sunshine
These few can render themselves and the
government inestimable service. They will be
following the footsteps of their fathers who turned
westward after the smoke of the Civil War cleared
away and laid the foundation for fortunes on the
great plains.
Great Britain is making unusual efforts to
settle her unemployed ex-soldiers on the plains
OF Western Canada and on the deserts of South
Africa and Australia. Shipoad after shpload of
prospective farmers have left Europe for these
colonies.
Young men of the continental countries engaged
in the war are turning envious eyes to the virgin
hclds OF South America and Mexico, where land
can be had for the asking.
But Americans do not have to 60 so far afeld.
None of the waste land is far from civilization.
Some of it, in fact, exists in eastern States within
immediate reach of great cities
The farming crisis is for years to come
American agriculture is the high road to pros
perity after a period of calamity. Plenty of ex-
service men will be eager join in this prosperity
and are not afraid of the hard work required
They know it will be no path of roses But
they also know that paths OF roses seldom lead to
gold mrss.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14
japanese Justice.

I APANESE justice either is merciful in the
- extreme unusually severe. 1t depends
on the point of view. We refer to the following
item in The Washington Herald yesterday morn
ing:
"Konichi Nakaoka, who murdered Premier
Hara last year. I'D been sentenced to life in
prison at hard labor. Y Hashmoto, his alleged
accomplice, found not guilty"
This from the medaeval empire of hara-kiri,
where the persons of officials are sacred and
criminal law is presumed to be STEPPED in the
darkness Of ancient days.
1t is difficult to understand why Nakaota was
not sentenced to die. His victim of the
most accomplished statesmen of the day. The
murder disturbed not only the internal situation
of the empire but the relations of Japan with the
world. 1t might we'll have had more serious con-
sequences When the news first the
cables fear was expressed that it would break up
the disarmament conference then in session in
Washington.
Yet the young guilty Of the act receives
only life sentence behind stone walls. Not a
few Japanese macontents it is reasonable to sup
pose, will kill a premier if assured of so light
sentence.
On the other hand, perhaps Nakaota has little
reason to thank fortune for the sentence imposed
upon him. Japan still is medieval in many re-
spects. Imprisonment at hard labor for life may
something entirely different than the same
sentence from American court. Perhaps it
torture for life.
Some time ago famous Belgian traitor was
sentenced to die. He has not been executed and
many say he will feel the guillotine knife
because the authorities think that he can be pun
ished appropriately otherwise. They believe
that his crime too great for death. Perhaps
the Japanese court feels the same way about the
assassin of Premier Hara. The sentence closes an
unfortunate incident far the world is con-
cerned A statesman of constructive and liberal
views, who sought to keep his country in harmony
with the interests of the world, is gone and men
whose policies for good evil unknown fill
his place. But the eventual results OF Premier
Hara's murder still are uncertain. That knife
thrust in the railroad station at Tokyo may yet
mean nearly much bullet fired eight years
ago in an obscure Austrian border town. For
that matter, it has not been made entirely clear
to the world what happened to the Serbian fanatic
who killed the Archduke Ferdinand.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14

ing up homes. and of presiding over
the destinies and the education Of
many children. II appears now that
no one in the District government
knows to whom the Board OF Guar
dians is responsible, Possibly they
are responsible to no one. I ask the
people of Washington II il 10 right
for any body of people to have
such power. with no check on them.
Judging by the boards arbitrary
actions and love of secrecy. a check
is badly needed.
or one thing the board may be
sure-they are responsible TO the
has come when the members thereof
should offer a mighty good eNrla-
nation. or resign. Let them come
cut in the open and be counted.
Parents OF Washington. suppose
you were in destitute circumstances.
and someone suddenly and arbi-
trarily took your children away
from you. Suppose you didn't know
where they were. and couldn't ind
out. and didn't know what kind OF
treatment or education they re-
ceived. or what moral influence sur
rounded them. Would you think II
was right?
have no personal interest In this
matter. but certainly love a
square deal to those who may be
taken advs Of.
SAMUEL c. THOMPSON.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14
Labor,s Problem.

THE American Federation of Labor starts it.
i annual convention this year with hard ques
tons to answer
The organization itself and the principles for
which it stands assailed from many sides. On
the hand it faces vested capital On the other
it must combat Bolshevism. 1t is confronted by
both reaction and radicaism. Not only must the
leaders realize and take steps defeat the opposition
from without. They must undertake few jobs OF
housecleaning in their temple.
The American Federation of Labor is on the
whole, conservative, democratic institution. Its
long career has been filled with good acts. 1t is
entitled to small amount of credit for betterng
the condition Of American labor--for enabling the
working men to live in better houses, eat better
food, wear better clothes and live longer lives than
those in other countries. Some would deny that the
organization has done this. Doubtless much has
been due to the natural development of the United
States. But labor. banded together fighting
whole. at least has hastened results.
The organization increased its strength during
the Naturally Mr.. Gompers and other leaders
oath to forego any Of the advantages they have
obtained. But they have gathered in Cincinnati a,
time when some of these being taken away
from them A number of the principles for which
they have fought hardest now seem almost hopeless
The Supreme Court decisions in the Coronado and
the child labor cases have been hard blows. But
labor is not down for the count. There is scant
likelihood that it will suffer severely.
Mr.. Gompers has taken decided and com.
mendabe stand against undue radicalism inside the
ranks Of the federation. Thus far he has been able
to keep bolshevist tendencies submerged Some
times he has shown what appeared to many undue
fear of the less submissive elements in the Amer
can labor movement. But he has been on the in.
side while his critics have viewed the situation from
the outside.
The worst blow struck at union labor during
the year was the revelation OF criminal tendencies
among some OF the Chicago unions which con-
troed by political "rough-necks" rather than by
bona ide workmen. Such conditions these tho
leaders OF the federation root out. The labor
movement, of course. not entirely be separated
from politics But it can be kept inside the limits
OF clean politics.
The Washington herald., 1922-06-14

feminine initiative, there are two
young ladies farming extensively
and with good profit. Some years
ago a family located lso-acre farm
In the Oak Lake district. Manitoba
Later the father died. leaving his
two daughters, and aged wife and a
mortgaged quarter section. Instead
OF selling the effects and moving to
town TO take employment. the girls
decided TO work the place. While
mother looked after the household
duties. the daughters did the farm
work. They did the plowing. har-
vesting. seeding. narrowing. stock
ing. haying and all other farming
operations. Excepting at thresh-
ing time. the getting out Of wood.
the help of man was never sought.
Instead OF a, l60-acre place with
seven horses and ten cattle, which
they started with. they have a l.l2p-
acre farm, IS head of heavy horses,
100 head OF cattle. mostly pure
breds. Their farm buildings. equip
ment. well-kept fields would be OBJ
tects Of pride 10 the owners in any
country.
Distribution OF aims contributing
to the needy is commendable, but
this cannot go on forever: the well
will eventually run dry" then
what? The inevitable must come.
Quit your wars, quit your quibbIing,
throw them guns away. you heath
ems. and go TO work: We have been
feeding and fostering you in your
savagery long enough Save.
JOHN w. JENKINS