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Evening star., 1924-04-28

he has been 4 student of national
affairs, and that as President he
would have grasp on his problems
comparable to that he had on prob
lens that confronted him when he
became governor" asserts the Balti-
more Sun independent Democratic),
which feels he would start in Wash
ington as a promising novice rather
than the skilled technician who has
worked in Albany" The Cleveland
cratic) doubts whether Smith is the
conventions choice. 1t comedies, how
ever. that "he has apparently made, a
good governor and his popularity at
home is unquestioned, but there is
quite a stretch of America west of
the Alleghenies"
The candidacy of Smith, the Bangor
Commercial independently points out.
has it's strong as we'll as it's weak
points, but, however it may result,
1t Is certain that New York's govern
or Will have very material follow
ing at the Democratic national con-
vention." True, the Worcester Tele-
gram (Republican) assents, Gov.
Smith is a figure who is entitled to
the most serious consideration" At
any rate. the Lynchburg Advance
(Democratic) considers "a lively battle
in the convention is in prospect" If
il is seen that the governor cannot
muster the votes necessary to land
the convention honor, the Salt Lake
Tribune Republican, maintains "the
strategy of the Smith boosters is
likely to reveal itself at the proper
time In an attempt to dominate the
nomination" II they cannot win a
complete victory, the Detroit Free
Press independently thinks, "they
may figure that nobody else can win
without their consent, and it is pos
sible that control of enough delegates
to down any candidates obnoxious to
eastern Democrats is the ruling mo-
tive in the whole Smith campaign"
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The Brooklyn Eagle Independent
Democratic) insists that he is the one
man so far named whose personality
evokes genuine enthusiasm; he is
the one man who could, under GER
tain conditions. cause a spontaneous
stampede in his direction" The Buff
faio News (Republican) agrees
things are Just in the condition for
a convention stampede" for, unless
they undergo a marked change be-
fore June, it is quite possible that
smith viii be nominated, an eventu-
alfty which would not be displeasing
to the Republican party"
The Butte Post (Republican)
claims "McAdoo and the rest Of them
VIII be more sorry than ever that
they permitted the metropolis to be
selected as the convention scene,
where no national meeting of the
party has been held since 1858, when
the New Workers cleverly stampeded
the convention for Horatio Seymour,
whom Grant defeated" Feeling that
the Democracy of the forty eight
states OF the Union should put its
veto In advance on the possibility of
such a disruptive and disgraceful
spectacle" the Knoxville Sentinel
Qndepepdent Democratic) insists rules
should be made by the committee or
by the convention itself prescribing
all the time reasonably desired and
necessary for the purpose of demon
stration OF q candidates strength and
contests clearly Intended seicly 70
Evening star., 1924-04-28
Child Labor Amendment.

On Saturday the House of Repre-
seRtatives, by a vote of 297 to GO,
adopted Il resolution proposing an
amendment TO the Constitution giving
Congress the power TO limit, regulate
and prohibit the labor OF persons un-
der eighteen. years OF age. This vote
vas tifty-three more than the two
thirds required for adoption.
This action by the House is the first
step toward correcting 4 condition
that has prevented effective child labor
legislation by Congress-, The Supreme
Court OF the United States has ruled
that under the Constitution, as it now
stands, Congress has no authority to
pass laws affecting labor in the states.
That prohibition ran even against
:aw which enjoined the interstate
transpor rtation Of goods in which the
tabor of children entered. Only by an
amendment to the Constitution, there
fore, Is il possible to secure federal
legislation on this subject.
The situation with respect to child
labor is precisely that with regard to
The income tax. When Congress by the
l!orman-Wilson bill undertook TO i'm
pese q tax on incomes the Supreme
Court held that it was unconstitu-
rional. An amendment was required TO
permit income tax legislation. II was
adopted, and the legislation followed.
Since then income taxes have been
feature. very important feature. in
deed, Of the federal revenue.
Should the Senate give its concur
renee to this joint resolution the as
sent OF three-fourths of the states will
be required, as in all cases of constitu-
tsonaI amendment. Little doubt is felt
on the score Of securing this ratifica-
lion for the sentiment for the regula-
tion OF child labor is countrywide and
strong. With concurring vote by the
Senate at the present session it is eX-
pected. that the amendment will be
ratified by sufficient number of state
legislatures for the enactment of
federal law on the subject in the next
Congress.
The procedure OF Legislation by
wise and as contrary to the initial
spirit Of the Constitution. But the
trainers OF the Constitution themselves
realized that it was not a perfect in
strument, and that occasion would
arise from time to time for its amend
ment. They provided methods where
by it could be changed, interposing
handicaps upon too rapid and unwise
alterations, but permitting dominant
sentiment TO be expressed in terms Of
notifications of or additions to the
fundamental law.
The exploitation OF child labor in
some of the states has been a source
Of scandal in this country for long
fine. Now the process of effectively
stopping the wrong has been begun, to
be quickly concluded. it is to be hoped,
for the sake Of the youth Of America.
Evening star., 1924-04-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHII.ANDER JOHNSON.
Musical Event.

Musical Event.
You can take away your Verdi and
Your Wagner stanch and
sturdy. for I hear a hurdy-
Gurdy,
Far away
In its gay reverborations there are
soothing incantations for the
various agitations
OF today
1t is brisk in modern measures, though
revealing ancient pleasures
which We greet as classic treas
ures
From the tomb.
All the good old tunes we're hrmming z
as we hear the mighty drum.
ming. for the old band wagons
coming
With a boom,
Take away your uAuleie and your
radio program daily and your
monographs which gayly
Serenade.
SuouAJ oASIotuS dlo ociSSkcA, puI we
know they'll be corrected with a
chorus we'll directed
On parade.
1t will energize creation with har-
monious elation: it will shed H.
Elimination
On the gloom,
And delight both sight and hearing.
So get ready for the cheering,
for the old band wagons nearing
With a boom
Evening star., 1924-04-28
Asks Woman's Party Aid
Writer Suggests Body Get Behind
Child Labor Amendment.
TO the Editor Of The Star:

10 the Editor OF The Star:
II occurs to the writer that the Ma
tiona1 Woman's Party, advocating the
equal rights" amendment to the
Constitution, and which submitted
this proposed amendment to a vote
at the convention of the American
Association of University Women,
where the proposed amendment was
voted down on, proposal for imme-
women, might better give the Ma
tional Woman's Party's immediate
attention to the proposed "child
labor" amendment to the Constitu-
ton now before Congress.
The ay Star :'ee Of April P @ Is, on or % the Child ID
labor" amendment presents some
startling facts in statistics on the
child labor question. The article
also presents most succinctly brief
history of past legislation on the
subject. but the most astounding part
of the article is the Composite" ar
gument of those opposed to the need
of any sort of child labor legislation.
Most men: 1 believe. would not op;;
favor 1t, because il would free them
from the liability of the preference
or bias shown women in the courts.
If women wish to put themselves at
disadvantage, we'll, men usually let
If they want it.
That citizens, both men and women,
favor the protection of children
needs no proof. The only doubt is
whether legislation shall be national
or state or both. believe most citi-
zens would favor state legislation, IL
possible and practical-it is both.
The National Woman's Party being a
very militant organization. to what
better and more laudable purpose
could it's energies be devoted where
the need is immediate and where the
'law of service" would be in the name
of those who cannot defend them
selves collectively or individually.
Why doesn't tho National Woman's
Party Sick its state organization
on the Legislature of each state and
thereby earn the undying gratitude
Of the ''mothers Of mens"
GROVER WARREN AYRES.
Evening star., 1924-04-28
Founder of League.
Mrs. Burke Credited With Organ.
ning Pen Women.
To the Editor Of The Star:

10 the Editor OF Inc star.
An omission was made in your
published account of the history of the
League of American Pen Women"
whose biennial convention closed here
Saturday. You gave the date of the
founding and Incorporation of this
League" but failed to give the name
of the person who accomplished this
work. So, in fairness, ] wish you to
supply this information, not only as
a matter of family pride (although
that is excusable), but because the
founder was a representative woman,
worthy of notice.
The founder and incorporation was
Margaret Sullivan Burke, newspaper
correspondent, fiction writer, song
writer, author Of a book or financial
Legislation and one of the pioneer
suffragists. She was suffragist
when it took courage to be one, be-
fore 1t was fashionable, the interests
of women being her main ideal. She
was the first president of this
League" gave 1t the name IL bears,
also its first home, as the league met
until the membership became too
large for private house.
1t was largely through her in
fuence that the league nembership
was composed eNtlrely OF women, as
there were suggestions regarding
admission of men, but her main idea
was to have q league for woman
writer's only. In one Of the monthly
letters of the national president of
today regarding the convention re-
Gently closed, she mentions this fact
as unique" feature.
Mrs. Burke was the first woman
admitted to the correspondents gal
lery of the Capitol, and did work
there for twenty years. When Will
liam Mckinley, as a member of the
House of Representatives.. offered his
international copyright bill, she got
UP the data for it and afterward was
presented by President Harrison with
the signature pen. She also lobbied
for the hill, together with we'll known
literary personages.
So. altogether, this League" was
not founded by an obscure writer or
an amateur. and this is why IL may
be worth your while to give the name
as well as the date.
The above information can be veri-
fed through earlier members of the
League" who knew and honored my
mother, also by reference to the
souvenir booklet OF their convention
of two years ago which contains data
HfNDA BURKE.
Evening star., 1924-04-28
COURAGE
II am the nlastsr OF my fate,
am the captain Of my soul"
HENLEY.

With beauty, education, a quick
mind and fine spirit, Lady Nancy
Astor has had her problems to solve
and her difficulties to overcome.
AS Nancy Witcher Langhorne, scion
of an aristocratic but land-poor fam
lily, she spent her girlhood in Green
wood, Va. AS a child she underwent
a severe illness, and she was not
physically as strong or statuesque as
her sister.
-. Married in her teens to Robert G.
Shaw of Boston, her welded life
proved unhappy, and divorce fol-
lowed within six years.
She met William Waldorf Astor of
the famous Astor family. His father
was very ambitious for the son and
wanted him to marry into the Eng
lish peerage, so there was perturba-
ton in the Astor family over the
courtship. The senior Astor finally
ried in 1906.
When Lady Astor entered English
society ladies of the peerage made it
unpleasant with, their snubs. King
her, and even there they tried to
and wit won
To aid others, she went into poll
tiCS, ai0eo the sunraSlStS, made fund
raising speeches for the soldiers dur
ing the war and helped her husband
win a seat in the House of Commons.
Lord Astor became viscount, and
Lady Astor was nominated as a can
didate for his place in the House of
Commons. 4 newspaper called her
campaign "circus stunts" Hecklers
attacked her wealth, her American
ism, her nobility. her motherhood
Eptthets and vegetables were thrown
at her. But she won the election
England'S first woman member of
Parliament. she was discussed by the
world. Frightened when preparing
to be sworn in, she. saw Lloyd George
and Arthur j. Balfour trembling, and
her fear gave way to laughter.
In Parliament she had to overcome
preludices of generations, to debate
with seasoned statesmen and to take
up unpopular measures that had
waited years for q woman sponsor in
tie House.
She won arguments, had bills passed
and last month was reelected. She
is much interested in charities, her
beautiful home with its six children
is a happy one and she is one of the
worlds most popular women.
Copyright. 1s24.)
Evening star., 1924-04-28
Editors Analyze Reasons
Against Smiths Candidacy

Editors outside Of New York state,
where he was indorsed by the Demo-
cratic convention, are Offering a
variety Of reasons why Gov. Al Smith
is considered unavailable as a
presidential candidate.
The Springfield Republican. finde-
pendent) sums up the objection when
IL says: "It isn't merely that Gov.
Smith fs a Tammanyite; 1t isn't
merely that he is wet: 1t isn't merely
that he is Catholic-there Is some
thing inclusive of these and more
that renders his nomination as a
presidential candidate inadvisable for
a party that hopes to win. He is
preeminently a. sophisticated New
Yorker, allied with everything that
makes the great city Of the eastern
seaboard something mysterious and
fearful to the masses OF the people
on the soil in the continent beyond
the Appalachian range. To them
New York is not America, or even
American" The Grands Rapids Press
independently suggests, 'Mr. Smith
is a fine fellow, attractive, virile,
fearless, capable and intellectually
fallen before obvious expediency."
and white "the Democrats may re-
gret what they have to do, and pass
his name by with rhetorical caress,
they will do it," Because of char
the quality of leadership, particularly
his rare power of rallying to himself
discordent elements in his party, his
candidacy deserves to be taken
seriousiy," continues the Newark
that he would be the leading Demo-
cratic candidate If he We're not a
Roman Catholic.
The fact that no is a Catholic, the
Sacramento Union Independently
agrees, ought not to weigh against
his chances. but It will" However,
"the worst thing that can be said
against him is that he is backed by
Tammany Hall" The Manchester
Union undependent Republican, also
notes that "he is in favor with the
big bosses, Murphy and Brennan, and
also with their colleague, Taggart,"
so, ''aS far as organization goes,
Smith stands in less need than most
of his rivals, inasmuch as well
drilled force has been ready to re-
spond to his call at any time But
the one outstanding obstacle to his
nomination, according to the Sa-
vannah Press (Democratic) and the
Nashville Banner Independently, is
his attitude toward prohibition, be-
cause he would be regarded as a wet
candidate, and his candidacy would
be a farce from its inception, they
claim. The Sioux City Journal Gre
ciares further "there are many men
OF the Democratic party who out
measure him in experience, native
ability, education and training"
therefore Democrats the country over
will demand a man who has some
thing more than vote-gettinE
Indeed, "tnore= is no nvidsnce that
Evening star., 1924-04-28
Amendment Not Needed
For Child Labor, Is View
To the Editor Of The Star;

To the Editor of The Star:
VIII you permit me to suggest
that a constitutional amendment
Is unnecessary to enable Congress
to enact q constitutional Child labor
law" for two reasons; hrst. b.
avoiding the error OF it's former enact
ment. Of seeking to further extend
the system of taxation, and second, by
entering into a treaty with Canada
or Mexico to prohibit the employ
ment of child labor in factories.
subject in which all three countries
are interested.
A treaty becomes "the supreme law
Of the land and judges Of every state
Cor the United States) are bound
thereby, anything in the Constitution
or laws of any state to the contrary
notwithstanding" See Article VI OF
the Constitution.
Next to illegal Investigations, con-
stitutional amendments appear to be
a hobby with the present Congress,
thus occupying much time whioh
might be much better spent on necee-
sary legislation.-s.a. RE- HILL
Evening star., 1924-04-28

period. There will be expert tesu.
mony on toxicology and bacteriology.
Family skeletons will be ratified in
public hearing. Perhaps aiienists
may be called into the case. II the
present plea OF mo intent" persists,
and it is maintained that the de-
fendant was merely experimenting,
with his wife as & subject, nice
question will arise ss to how far
scientific researcher is justified in
practicing on his own household.
Evening star., 1924-04-28
:. Silver Spring Grade Crossing.

There are two factors for public
consideration in the announcement
that the Washington Railway and
Electric Company seeks to substitute
hnsses for street cars between the
district line and Forest Glen. one Of
the factors surely calls FOR public ap-
probation. It is said that abandon
ment OF the Silver Spring grade cross
ing win cost the electric traction com.
parry sf7,5oo to realigr rs tracks, and
Evening star., 1924-04-28

On discovering that his butler had
profited in speculation on the decline
of francs in value, Poincare promptly
dismissed him. A number Of condi-
tions would be simplifled if unpatriotic
finance could always be so readily
dealt with.
Evening star., 1924-04-28
Anti-BllbOard Ordinance
To the Editor Of The Star:

1t was erroneously reported by the
press that at the meeting Of the board
of supervisors, Arlington County, Va.
last week, the board rejected the pro-
posed signboard ordinance advocated
by the civic organizations of the
county. What the board did was to
refer the ordinance to the common
wealth's attorney for his opinion as
to its validity. 1t is assumed that the
board would not seek to determine
the validity Of the ordinance IL It had
no intention of enacting it into law.
Since the validity of a tax measure of
this sort has already been determined
by the Supreme Court Of the United
states, IL 10 believed that the report
of the commonwealth's attorney must
be favorable to the ordinance. ,
FRANK G. CAMPBELL
Evening star., 1924-04-28

racy of the nation" The Springfield
Union (Republican), believes that
both Smith and McAdoo are not avail
able and Ii declares the contest "will
not be between two men. but will be
between two sets OF delegates each
with a powerful number of votes, who
will seek to guide the nomination, not
of their man. but of some other can
didate suitable to their group" there
fore. "the manner in which these two
groups juggle their votes, manage
their delegates and direct their en-
ergies to the nomination of a can
didate other than their avowed lead
ers, gives Indication of being a BIT
ter but an entertaining fight"
Evening star., 1924-04-28

It is averred by Senator Willis that
there is very little liquor drinking. The
observation speaks we'll for the United
States Capital, and even if contradict
ed will reflect credit on the senator
from Ohio as a man who chooses his
associations with care.
Evening star., 1924-04-28

Just what Col. Bryan intends to do
at the New York convention is not
clear. II is assured, however, that no
emergency can arise that will swing
his support even deetingly to Gov.
Smith.
Evening star., 1924-04-28

Uncle Toms Cabin" is TO be re.
vived on Broadway. It's old running
mate in popularity, Ten Nights In q
Barroom," would no doubt be restored
if conditions had not deprived it Of
significance as a moral lesson.
Evening star., 1924-04-28

Reports that Rumania has ordered
it's male citizens to be ready for
mobilization help to emphasize the
suggestion that further conference on
the subject Of peace is needed.
Evening star., 1924-04-28

The Morgan requirement Of a COM
piete agreement of the allies on the
reparations report is another indorse-
ment Of Mr.. Dawes famous remark:
Lets get together and get some.
where"
Evening star., 1924-04-28

Even as modest man as Mr.. James
Cox might properly feel that expert
ence ought to count for q little in the
selection Of a Democratic candidate.
Evening star., 1924-04-28

It is q long time since a campaign
year progressed this far without one
or two Ohio men being conspicuously
mentioned for the presidency.
Evening star., 1924-04-28

No explanation is offered OF the fact
that the versatile and enterprising
bobbed-hair bandit managed to keep
out Of the oil scandals.
Evening star., 1924-04-28
New Field for Reform.
m the New Orleans States.

From the New Orleans States.
The latest reformer to appear in the
spotlight is Kansas man who says II
what Is broadcast by radio Is not CEN
soPed ~ good and moral people the
air viii not be fit to breathe.
Evening star., 1924-04-28

It is still impossible to arouse any
sympathy for the trouble Albert Fall
has had in financing his farm opera.
tionS.
Evening star., 1924-04-28

For the purposes of investigation Il
is not always clear that the end justi-
fies the CASTOR Means.
Evening star., 1924-04-28
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Evening star., 1924-04-28
Work.

How did you become q great mo-
tion picture star?''
by work." answered the film IA
vorite, land then more work, and after
that still more work. I'll tell you in
confidence" she added, "that have
one Of the hardest working press
agents in the business"
Evening star., 1924-04-28
Public Service.

Friend Toiler, though your work b,
good, =
And leave the world your debtor,
Some one is sure to vow he could
Have done it all much better
Evening star., 1924-04-28

0. What Roman used the express
sion, Carthage must stand" in the
conclusion Of his speeches?-I. T. 8.
A Scipio Nasica, who realized the
importance of Carthage to the well
fare OF Rome, parodied Cato's famous
Carthage must be destroyed" and
ended his speeches in the senate with
the sentence, Carthage must stand"
Evening star., 1924-04-28
Discreet Utterance.

"I have no doubt you often find
yourself misunderstood" remarked the
sympathetic friend.
"Of course" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. But don't complain. Some
times you're better OFF when your
meaning is sufficiently obscure to give
you a chance to hedge after a bad
guess"
Evening star., 1924-04-28

Q. Why Is Fuji San the holy
mountain Of Japan?-M. L.
A A nuirber OF reasons enter into
the fact that Fuji San is called "the
holy. mountain of Japan" It's per-
fection Of beauty, its supposedly mi
raculous creation and the fact that
on its slopes are many Shrines cause
thousands OF pilgrims to hold the
mountain in reverence ana to - lit
it annually.
Evening star., 1924-04-28
0hgtrucfing Reform,

'They talk of sending every boot
logger to prison."
what do you think Of that" ex.
claimed Uncle Bill Bottletop. "Just
when good people are doing their best
to reform the penitentiariesi"
Evening star., 1924-04-28

Some men Is Ike dishere mule" /"
said Uncle Ebsaf ''Gittin' mad an hol.
lerin' at I'm don do no good. It jes'
makes him feel Important"
Evening star., 1924-04-28

The Evening Star. with the S1Indsy morning
edition. Is delivered by carriers within the
eiy. at go cents per month: daily only, A.
cents per month: Sunday only. - cents per
month. Orders may he sent by mail or teir-
phoRr Main 5000 COLLECTION is made Dy car
riers at the end OF each month.
Evening star., 1924-04-28

Jud Tunkins says the argument
about daylight-saving is a good thing
for a change, being as IL doesn't re-
fleet on anybody's personal character.
Evening star., 1924-04-28

@. What causes rust?-F. B.
A. The bureau OF mines says that
rusting Is due TO condensation Of
moisture in the atmosphere on a cool
surface.