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Evening star., 1925-05-04
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

the American Law Institute in Wash
ington on May >. But even ardent
admirers of what the POSTMASTER, Mr.
Justice Stone, called "a bit of the
Green Mountains" could not claim
that the new Attorney General COW
cred himself with post st-prandial glory
In that respect he proved something
of a disappointment to the eminent
company of lawyers assembled from
all parts of the country. What they
expected was little typical, If grim,
Yankee humor, Vermont brand. What
they got was learned but rather aca-
demic dissertation on the necessity of
restating the common law. Mr.. Sar-
gents remarks, too, were read from a
manuscript, which never enlivenS an
after-diDner talk. The Attorney Gen
eral has the frame, the aspect, the
background and the native wit for an
ideal banquet speaker. Some day
here's hoping he will leave his notes
behind him and let himself go.
President Coolidge every now and
then receives a visit from a comrade
of his youth, and nothing gives him
greater joy. Such a caller the other
day was Charles d. Hazen, professor
OF history at Smith College, Northamp-
ton, who had never before paid his re-
spects TO Mr.. Coolidge in the latter S
presidential capacity. In the years
between 1898 and 1905, when the
President was still a bachelor. he was
one of q trio of three young men
whose favorite hang-out was a North
ampton tavern known as Rahar's Inn.
The others were Prof. HaZen and
Alfred P. Dennis, whom the Presi-
dent recently appointed to the United
States Tariff Commission. At Rahar' s
Inn the foundations of Calvin Cool
idge's political fame and fortune were
laid. There with his cronies the gov
ernor and President-to-be thrashed out
the great local, State, national and
international issues of the day, as they
loomed over the Northampton hori.
zon.
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William Tyler Page, clerk of the
House of Representatives, is one of
Washington's foremost authorities on
the German constitution. He is con-
vinced, from his expert study of it,
that Hindenburg is far too effectually
"hedged in" by the prerogatives of the
cabinet and the Reichstag to permit
the President of the republic to tam
per with it's foundations. Mr.. Page S
connection with the House of Repre-
sentatives dates from 1881, when he
was a page-this looks like pun, but
isn't-in the Office of the clerk, the
very post he himself now occupies.
Seven years ago Page tried to break
onto the floor of the House as a mem
Der from the second district of Mary
land, but was not elected. He is a
lineal descendant of Carter BraXton,
a signer of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, and a collateral descendant
of President John Tyler.
copyright. 1s25.)
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The Citizens Advisory Council.

Washington's first Citizens Advisory
Council has been created upon the
initiative Of the Commissioners ano
through the agency Of the Federation
of Citizens Associations. 1t consists
of a representative body of men, capa
BILE of giving good advice to the DIS
trict's administrative heads. An eX
cellent choice has been made, and this
interesting experiment in giving the
advisory privilege concerning munich
pal matters to a group of representa-
tive Washingtonians is begun under
the best auspices.
The creation of this advisory coun
Gil was an admirable plan of the
District Commissioners to enable them
TO get and to keep in touch with the
community in respect to matters o1
moment to the taxpayers of the Dis
tlict. The only way to get an ap
proximation of public opinion was,
they decided, through the Federation
Citizens Associations, which
rough delegates from the local con
tituent organizations represents all
sections of the District
Praise is due to the District Com
n,tasioners for this endeavor to secure
the advisory cooperation of the com
Enunity. II is d great satisfaction tc
have public sentiment thus sought
and it will be a matter Of much in
terest to observe the results, not only
As bearing on the Legislative welfare
Of the District. but as affecting the
development and application of the
principle of representation for Wash
ington.
The personnel of the advisory coun'
ell is such as to command confidence
All of those named have been active
in the study of municipal matters
have been helpful in the development
of civic organization and the render
ing Of services on occasions Of need
We are not likely to make the mis-
lake of thinking that We have elected
real municipal legislative council
tven unofficial, in choosing our ad
Tisory council. Not even the Commits
slonerS, whom the cOuncu VIII duNlSe'
constitute such a municipal legislative
council. Being themselves advised
they advise the Budget Bureau, which
advises Congress, which is the real
city council and board of aldermen OF
Washington. And the courts have said
that Congress may not delegate to
anybody the exclusive power OF gen
eraI legislation concerning the Dis
trict which the Constitution gives it.
While Washingtonians welcome our
advisory council and the benefits to be
derived from it, We are not likely to
be distracted by any considerations
from united and vigorous pursuit of
the Capitals vital need Of voting rep
resentation in Congress, the District
exclusive legislature under the Con
stitution.
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International Council of Women.

The assemblage in this city today
of the International Council of
Women is an occasion of unusual
significance. To Washington come
delegates from all parts of the world
to this greatest gathering of women.
They represent a wide range of ac-
| tivity and interest, as we'll as geo
graphical location. They are inspired
by the wish to improve the status
of women throughout the world.
They are however, more than fem
inists in their enterprise, for they
are working along many lines for
the betterment of conditions affecting
the human race.
This present meeting is likely to
be an occasion of strenuous encoun-
ter on subjects not restricted to the
questions of woman's welfare. In
agenda of the sessions and opposi-
| ton has been manifested on the part
of American constituent organiza-
tfons to the promotion of certain
proposals, particularly with reference
Ito peace, disarmament and the League
of Nations
Question has been raised whether
the representatives of other nations
have the right to come to the United
States for purposes of propaganda.
1t is difficult to see on what ground
such a gathering, or such work or
enterprise, can be prohibited or
barred. 1t is up to the people of
this country to defend themselves
hibition of speech and argument, but
by intelligent, organized action.
If the International Council of
Women is meeting here for the pur-
pose of promoting pacific interna-
tionalism, it has it's right to a ses-
sion. If the constituent organizations
of women in this country are prop
erly represented in opposition to such
purposes they will surely be heard
to register that sentiment and thus
TO manifest their negation.
No matter how many organizations
from other lands may through their
delegates, declare in favor of the
adoption by the United States of
certain policies, those policies will
not be adopted unless the people of
this country themselves demand or
approve them. As for the promotion
of the idea of supine pacifism and
League of Nations membership by
the United States. such is being
preached in this country constantly
by Americans, individually and in
organizations, without check and
without success.
Aside from the questions that give
rise to preliminary dispute. the meet
ing of the International Council of
Women is certain to be an occasion
Of great interest and Importance. To
this city have come as delegates and
representatives notable women of all
countries. whose names are associ-
ated with great works and enterprises
and high ideals for the cultural and
social advance of humanity.
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with the authorities if he uses in
telligence in the operating of his au-
tomobile. For those who drive in a
"slap-bang" manner through the
streets and who have consistently re-
fused in the past to obey the laws, a
heavy set of penalties will be found
waiting.
Above all, the new rules are reason
able. While a feeling may prevail
among some factions in Washington
that they are being Disseminated
against, they should realize that regu-
lations must be laid down for the
benefit of all and not for the few.
There has been some opposition to
the parking rule, some to the. head
light law, and to other items in the
new regulations, but Washingtonians
will find that if any of them prove
to be white elephants" in the general
traffic scheme Director Eldridge will
be the first to recommend a modifica-
ton or elimination.
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Slashing the Taxes.

Treasury officials analyzing the in
come tax returns for the first quarter
of this year as shown by the March
installment, hold out the hope that an
other 5000, 900, 900 reduction can be
made effective on taxes paid in 1926.
While this expectation is declared to
be unofficial for the present, it will,
nevertheless, be received with salts
faction by the public.
1t will also be gratifying as indicat-
ing sound financing of the Govern
ment under Secretary Melons most
efficient conduct of the Treasury. In
dealing with the subject of proposed
tax reduction by the Treasury Depart
ment, it is said that present indica-
tions are that the Treasury will avoid
making any definite proposals to the
next Congress, which, it is expected,
will itself discuss the tax question.
Opinion among Treasury officials is
said to be that the Treasury will not
take the initiative in urging the re
duction, but will content itself with
informing Congress Of the state of the
finances and pointing out what is pos
sible, leaving the question of rates for
the congressional leaders to decide.
1t is intimated that there is strong
drift of opinion among Treasury Of
ficials that the middle class of in
comes and those derived from business
should be favored in the next tax cut.
The smaller income earners We're CIV
en- important relief in the last tax re-
vision. Should this opinion predomi-
nate, it would mean substantial cuts
in incomes from $4,000 to perhaps as
high as 100000
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The New Traffic Rules.

Traffic Director Eldridge appeals to
the public for cooperation in carrying
out the new set of traffic regulations
which went into effect in Washing
ton yesterday. This appeal should be
readily needed, for all Washingtonians
are anxious to assist in elimination
of the many traffic evils which for
years have beset the city and realize
that only by cooperation can this
desired end be brought about.
With a frst-class traffic-control law
devised and put into effect, a thor
and more policemen and judges added.
cooperation by the public Is the only
factor left to make Washington as
safe from a traffic standpoint as any
other city in the country.
Washington for the first time in
it's history is governed by modern
set of regulations. Congress has ap-
propriated the funds to carry out the
new scheme. Director Eldridge and
his assistants have been working
hight cLiiO boy " pChiSNl iC~ "e-y y
Of promoting frictionless traffic.
The statement has frequently been
made during the past week that the
new regulations were so involved that
no one could possibly understand
them. That is a mistaken impres.
sion. The new regulations are draft
ed chiefly from that large book
labeled common sense" and from
standardized and fundamental rules
Of traffic in other States.
There is no mystery about them,
and no Washington motorist need be
afraid that he will get into trouble
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The Jewish Community Center.

In laying the corner stone Of the
new community center the Jewish
citizens of Washington have started
a work Of Importance not only to their
own faith, but to the Capital Of which
they are residents. This will be a ma
tional center, and will therefore have
more than local significance and in
tiuence. 1t will be architecturally an
addition to this city and, as President
Coolidge said in his address. monu-
ment to the achievements OF the past
and help in the expansion Of these
achievements into wider field Of use.
fulness in the future.
The Jews of America have played a
large and important part in the estab.
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S'Cloomy Dean Evokes Cheerful
Comment From Press of L. S.

Gloomy" Dean Inge. described in
this country as a cheerful and com
panionable pessimist," had barely set
foot on American soil when barra ge
of friendly comment on his personality
and notions was launched. His witty
shafts and frank estimates of affairs
stirred the imagination of the United
States. The spectacle of a British
church leader indo~sing the 'wets" in
a prohibition country has aroused
deep interest, and his caustic con-
demnation of democracy has been
viewed with equal admiration for the
courage of his convictions. His at
tack on clergymen who seek applause
in the pulpit is one Of the most strik
ing Of his utterances.
William Ralph Inge, Dean OF st.
Pauls. is the administrative head Of
the Cathedral Church of the City of
London. and in that capacity is vir
tually independent Of his ecclesiastical
superior. the Bishop of London.
American interest has been
whetted," according to the Philadel-
phia Bulletin, 'by the recent action
of Nicholas Murray Butler, president
ing the dean to the witness stand in
his onslaughts on the eighteenth
amendment. and taking from his lips
the declaration that the prohibition of
some harmless act, such as the con-
sumption of alcohol is an imper
tinence. He regards democracy as
wasteful, inefficient and generally
corrupt But in England they re-
Spect him as a scholar. a disinterested
honest and fearless thinker, entirely
unselfish, an eXemplar of the simple
life, and they forgive his socio-political
eXtravagances." The New York Eve
ming Post observes that the GLOOMY
Dean" at the gang plank was ques-
toned about flappers, modernism, sex
in books and plays. evolution, fem
inism, Americas place among the ma
tions. the next war, new Bible trans
lations, the movies, birth control and
the New York skyscraper. "Of
course" continues the Post, 1.-The dean
will have to answer them all over at
every interview in succession. We
are inquisitive people and we like to
know what our visitors think about
every little thing"
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The dean is described as "possessor
of a flashing wit and a faculty of
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ously sympathetic, and to a lesser ex-
tent with women. With these as sub
jects he naturally painted his best
pictures. Excepting Penrose, the
architect; Stephenson, the author, and
q few others, his pictures of men are
not sympathetic in treatment, but
rather keen, revealing criticisms,
sometimes, as in the case of Vert
heimer, rather unkind. For this rea-
son he has been accused of being too
susceptible to painting weaknesses.
William Lyon Phelps, professor of
English at Yale and one of the three
great authorities on English in this
country, in a preface to the catalogue
of Sargent's paintings exhibited last
year at the Grant Central Art Caller
les, New York, makes this impressive
statement: Sargent belongs among
the great portrait. painters of all time
his pictures revealing the mysterious,
but unmistakable stamp of genius.
In fact, everything he does shows his
quality. which makes his painting the
envy of competitors and the pride and
glory of American art. He has no
successful living rival, but is in a
class by himself. So true is
this that if I were asked to name the
greatest living American artist,
should unhesitatingly name John
Singer Sargent"
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Pope Plus XI Retains
His Hardy Constitution

Pope Plus XI retains the hardy
constitution he acquired years ago
while climbing mountains. Recently
during a snowfall Ia rare thing in
Rome) he started for his usual after
noon walk I'm the Vatican gardens.
An attendant insisted upon carrying
an umbrella over the pontiff, but it
was firmly refused The small bit Of
out-of doors confined within the walls
of the Vatican is all that remains to
the Pope for the rest of this life of the
great world nature which he used to
love. He is determined to make the
most OF it.
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the socket through the deterioration
Of the insulating material.
O. What was Ada Rehan's real
name?-T. o. T.
A. Ada Rehans name originally
was Crehan.
Q. Why are peacock feathers con-
Sidered unlucky?-R. NJ.
A. There have been various the
ories concerning the origin OF the
superstition relating to peacock feath-
erS. According to the Mohamne-
dan tradition, the peacock and the
snake were placed at the entrance to
Paradise to give warning Of danger.
Satan seduced both and subsequently
they both shared his punishment.
According to another authority, pea
cock feathers were usually used as
funeral emblems, hence the belief that
they cause bad luck.
@. Has there ever been an English
Pope?-D. A. p.
a. Nicholas Breakspear (Adrian IV)
was elevated to the Chair of st.
Peter in 1854. He was the only Eng
lish Pope.
Q. How long has the Karolyi family
been ndistinguished?-A. r. L.
A. The Karolyi family has been
noted since the time OF Alexander
Karolyi, Q66S1743l.
Q. What was the purpose OF
"stela IT. S. G.
A. Usually, stella was a yotive
pillar erected in ancient times.
@. What is quicksand?-G. ]. NJ.
A. Quicksand is loose sand into
which solid bodies readily sink.
Quicksands are composed Of Very
small rounded particles which, under
ordinary pressure, do not pack to-
gether, and, when moistened, behave
like a fluid. They are especially com
mon in glacial deposits and may be
encountered almost anywhere within
the region invaded by the continental
ice sheet.
Q. What is the meaning Of person
ality?"-G. r. /.
A. DR.. Vizetelly says Of the word
'It is sometimes considered to mean
articles of personal adornment. It
does not It is a legal term now in
contradistinction to realty and in
cIudes all movables as money, per-
sonal property of any kind whatever
as household goods; chattels, real and
personal; things movable as distin-
| guished from realty or landed prop
erty.
@. When were sidewalks first laid
on Broadway, New York City?-N.
D. Y.
A. Sidewalks were first laid along
Broadway in 1890.
Q. Is there a higher note on the
piccolO than on the piano?-M. T. s.
| A. The highest note on the piano
| is A4 with $500 vibrations per sec
| ond, or sometimes CO with 4,224 vibra
| tions per second. On the piccolo it
| is AS with 4.752 vibrations.
| Q. What occasioned Browning's
and Elizabeth Barretts friendship
| S. W. l..
A Tradition says that reference
| TO Browning in Lady Geraldine'S
| Courtship' first led Browning to write
to Miss Barrett in 1854.
Q. How warm does it get on Mars?
| w. l..
| a. During the past opposition DR.
/ Coblentz of the Bureau of Standards
| made mea surements of the tempera-
| lures on Mars. He found the planet
| warmer than formerly supposed, its
| daytime temperatures being at times
| as high as 40 degrees TO 60 degrees
| Fahrenheit. Photographs were made
| by red and by violet light. Both sets
| of data indicate a denser atmosphere.
(Redders of the EUening Star should
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| nation Bureau, Frederic J. RdSkinS,
Director. TIcenty-frst and c streets
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turn DoStdDe.J
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Borrowed Beauty

Borrowed Beauty.
A billion gems are cleaning
Every day in radiance bright
Where the rainbow tints are streaming
In the early morning light.
But they melt. in self protection,
AS for jewels we compete
To intrude our imperfection
On q beauty so complete.
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A check for $14 900 900 handed Dodge
Bros. by Clarence Dillon in payment
for an automobile business indicates
abiding faith in the industry, and puts
another obstacle in the way of the
theory that problems of traffic conges-
tion will gradually solve themselves.
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There may be some argument
against military aircraft in the as
sumption that war may be much less
deadly if agreement can be reached to
bar airplanes from participation. There
would, however, be a terrific advantage
in the hands of a combatant so weak
in moral character as to break the
rules.
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A visit to rum row is now among
the pleasures which sightseers are in.
vited to enjoy in New York. The in.
cident is popular. although it repre-.
sents only idle curiosity with no prac-
tical possibilities.
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AppOrfiOnnent,

The Communist in noisy pride
His effort now redoubles.
Since nothing more he can divide,
He'll gladly share his troubles.
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Many Senators agree with Mr..
Dawes that the Senate rules need
modification, at the same time insist
ing that the present vice presidential
style of procedure also needs revision.
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Refuge in Silence.

DO you approve of the election of
Hindenburg?"
II prefer not to go on record" an
swered Senator Sorghum. IF L say
mo- it will sound disrespectful to the
Office he now holds. and if / say yes
it might imply that 1 consider almost
anybody good enough for it."
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Laws and Songs.

A statesman, versed in musics charm
Has filled the Senate with alarm.
"A Nations songs" they say, you
write,
But not the Rules that we'll recite.'
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His discussion of foreign indebted
ness brings Senator Borah forward as
one of the few men who can make
the report of an expert accountant
popularity interesting.
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The prevalent practice of rum snug
Cling prevents a few of our citizens
who attain wealth from also achieving
responsibility.
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Superseded.

Weren't you once a notorious bad
man in Crimson Gulch.''
II was" answered Cactus Joe. But
found I wasn't making a success of
it, so I gave it up. The movie cowboys
make all us old bad men look like
amateurs"
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DE best way to start economy, son, -
said Uncle Eben, lis to quit 'talkin'
an 60 to work. First thing you know
you'll find you has got started savin'
yoh money simply by not wastin' yoh
breathH {
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Ups and Downs.

The merry May disguises
Our rejoicings with a frown.
The cost of food still rises.
The thermometer goes down.
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Common law needs revision to keep
step with civilization, but perhaps not
so much as traffic regulations.
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Jud-ITunkins says a radical is gen.
orally an S-hour talker and a 10-minute
worker.
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Q. How long has the Karolyi family
been distinguished?-A. r. L.
A. The Karolyi family has been
noted since the time OF Alexander
Karolyi, Q66S-1743).
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@. Has there ever been an English
Pope?-D. A. p.
A Nicholas Breakspear (Adrian IV)
was elevated to the Chair of st.
Peter in 1854. He was the only Eng
lish Pope.
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@. What was the purpose OF a
"stela?-T. S. G.
A Usually, a stella was q yotive
pillar erected in ancient times.
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Q. What occasioned Browning's S
and Elizabeth Barrett's friendship
S. w. l..
A. Tradition says that a reference
to Browning in Lady Geraldines
Courtship" first led Browning to write
to Miss Barrett in 1854.
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Q. Is there a higher note on the
piccolo than on the piano?-M. r. s.
A. The highest note on the piano
Is IA with $500 vibrations per sec
ond, or sometimes CO with 4,224 vibra-
tions per second. On the piccolo ii
is AS with 4,752 vibrations.
Evening star., 1925-05-04

The dean is described as 'possessor
of a flashing wit and a faculty o.