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Evening star., 1925-06-19
A Maskless Klan Parade.

Unmasked, the ku Klux klan is
to stage a huge parade in Wash
ington, the Nations Capital. II this
demonstration were made the signal
for discarding forever the mask, the
Klan would grow in estimation.
A hooded order, the identity Of its
membership concealed by masks, does
not smack Of real freedom and 100
per cent Americanism. The klan, its
supporters maintain, stands for law
and order. for high ideals and princi-
pies. With such ideals and princi-
pies, the KIan has reason for ex-
istence. 1t should be able to stand
solidly forth as an organization for
good citizenship and progress in the
various communities and States. If
the mask Is the only source Of the
klan's strength. there is not only
no good reason for its existence, but
every reason for its discontinuance.
The permit to the Klan officials to
parade the streets of Washington is
granted with the specific understand.
ing that the marchers shall not con.
ceal their faces. The very fact that
such a promise was exacted by the
officials Of the Government and made
by those Of the Klan is significant.
1t has been estimated that between
$50, 900 and 100000 Klansmen will
march through Washington streets
in the parade. coming from all parts
of the Union. Such a parade Of men
in masks. no matter to what organi-
zation they might claim adherence,
through the Capital Of the Nation
mask is Objectionable in the streets
of Washington 1t is equally objec.
tionable in the streets of other Ameri-
can cities and towns. A mask has
never been a badge of courage. Too
often it has been d mark Of terrorism.
The kIan has been its own worst
enemy in adopting and adhering to
the mask. The rest Of the regalia
contains no menace. If men desire
to clothe themselves in sheets to
parade the streets it is no more OBJ
jectionable than the fanciful costumes
adopted by other organizations.
The Capital has been the scene of
great parades in the past, societies
of all kinds, fraternal, religious, some
of them secret. To the Klan the
same courtesy is now to be extended.
There should be no menace to freedom
in such d demonstration, no sugges-
tion of d government within gov
ernment. an invisible empire.
Evening star., 1925-06-19
Amundsen's Inspiring Failure.

While Roald Amundsen and his
party failed to reach the North Pole
the fact that they returned in safety
by Amundsen upon his arrival al
Kings Bay is one of thrilling adven
ture, one of the most extraordinary
experiences ever had by man. 1t is a
story Of failure; yet Of triumph over
the most forbidding obstacles. Fog
cold and treacherous ice were encoun
tered High winds cut down the speed
of the planes so that the fuel supply
was half gone when the planes de
scended 100 miles short of the goal
Wise precaution commanded descent
in order that the party might turn
homeward. Further advance would
have left Amundsen and his com
panions. however successful in their
first flight. at the mercy of the ele
ments and with little chance for a
return.
There is nothing in the story as
told now either to warrant the hope
of a successful effort later or TO cause
despair on the score of possible polar
attainment by airplane. Amundsen
found it possible to make true
flight by means of newly devised in
struments of observation. He found
however, that conditions make the
problem of alighting one of exceed
ing difficulty and doubt. There is no
indication of land near the Pole. The
planes on descending must either find
open water. which may Immediately
freeze and crush them, or upon foes,
which are normally rough enough to
wreck d machine on landing. Capt.
Amundsen expresses doubt of the
significance and value of a mere flight
over the polar area without landing.
The net accomplishment of this ad
venture, which has fortunately cost nc
lives. is discovery that the conditions
in the neighborhood of the Pole do not
invite airplane visitation. Yet it is
already indicated that another attempt
will be made by the same means to
reach the northern axial point. With
d larger fuel supply this may be done.
Whether the planes making such an
attempt can succeed in reaching the
Pole. and return, is. as this voya ge
shows. largely q matter of luck.
Amundsen and his entire party have
come back in safety from this present
expedition. They might not be so for
tunate a second time.
Although this flight has been fail,
ure, so far as its immediate purpose
was concerned. it is to be hailed as a
great achievement in human hardi-
hood and courage and skill. 1t has
not materially increased mans knowl-
edge of polar conditions. 1t has. how
ever. inspired boundless admiration for
the men who risked their lives in it.
Evening star., 1925-06-19
Director, Law and Rules.

Doubt as to the legality of the Dis
g--trict Commissioners action in revok.
ing the plan of Director Eldridge for
the now of vehicles at the south end
! of Connecticut Avenue bridge is raised
by reading of the law which created
the office of director of traffic
In respect to the director the law
sharply defines his powers by the fol.
lowing: The director is hereby au.
thorized to make reasonable regula.
tions in respect to brakes, horns.
mufflerS and such other
regulations with respect to the control
of traffic in the District not in con.
tiict With any law of the United States
as are deemed advisable. which regu.
lations shall remain in force until re.
voked by the director, with the ap
proval of the Commissioners"
Routing of traffic at the Connecticut
Avenue bridge as well as traffic con
troll at other points in the National
Capital comes under the section of the
law quoted. Therefore, 1t was ur
to the director of traffic, if he saw tit
TO recommend the abolishment of the
new plan and not up to the Commits
Evening star., 1925-06-19

sioners to take the matter out of his
and with TO recommendation from
him.
Mr.. Eldridge. If he found that the
bridge plan was not working out sat
isfactorily, would be the first one to
propose it's change. 1t is doubtful
however, if he would have been in,
clined to make the change simply for
the reason that the noise of automo.
biles on the street was disturbing
the residents of an apartment house.
There are too many big questions to
be worked out, which affect a large
proportion of Washingtonians, such
as parking, speeding and the killing
of people In the streets, for him to
change u desirable plan solely be
cause automobiles must use the streets.
The law clearly gives the director
authority to work out plans for traf-
fic betterment. 1t states that these
plans shall remain in force until he
revokes them. And that is the way it
should be.
If the Commissioners intend to strip
him of all authority there is no hope
that, capable as he is, he will be able
to improve traffic conditions here. 1T
was the intent of Congress to give the
director powers which would enable
him to make changes without the Gus
tomary and cumbersome red tape"
which has been in force in Washing
ton for many years. To this end he
should be supported and not ham
pered in the performance of his duties.
Evening star., 1925-06-19
Chinese Legerdemain.

According to the vernacular papers
of Peking, there is no ground what
ever for concern by foreign govern
ments over conditions in the zone of
trouble in China. They have made ex-
plantations that clearly state the true
situation in terms that disarm criti-
cism. The trouble at Hankow, they
say was due to a fight between fac
tions of Japanese, the Chinese having
nothing whatever to do with the row.
The foreign buildings recently burned
at kiu-kiang were fired by spon-
taneous combustion, and not by a Chi
nese mob. w. w. Mackenzie, the Brit
ish subject who was reported to have
been shot by snipers at Shanghai, in
fact died of natural sickness, and the
British consul ordered the doctor at
tending him to mutilate the body in
order to throw the blame upon the
Chinese.
These explanations do not seem to
have Influenced the British govern
ment, whose spokesman, Foreign Sec
retary Chamberlain, has declared in
the House of Commons that the lives
and property of British subjects in
China will be protected, and the Chi
nese government will be held RESPONSE
BILE for all injuries to them.
The naive attempt of the Peking
vernacular newspapers to dust the
eyes by their ingenious alibis is char
acteristic. Yet 1t is not an exclusively
Chinese characteristic. 1t is done all
over the world. 1t is perhaps more
Evening star., 1925-06-19

clumsily done in China than elsewhere
Yet one must concede ingenuity in
the allegation of Japanese factions.
spontaneous combustion and body
mutilating physician.
China has produced some very won
derful ''magicians," prestidigitators
and masters of iegerdemain. One of
them, Ching Ling Foo. toured America
some years ago and was remarkably
successful in mystifying his audiences.
But he attempted nothing more din.
cult than the present endeavor of the
Peking vernacular press to make the
world see the picture Of the Chinese
turmoil in manner wholly different
from the fact.
Evening star., 1925-06-19
Star Is Thanked for Aid
For Neighborhood House
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
The board of Neighborhood House
has requested me to thank you for the
great assistance given us at the time
of our annual fete at Charles j.
Bells estate. Twin Oaks. on May IA.
With almost all our expenses COW
cred by the donations of generous
friends. we cleared in the neighbor-
hood of $4,000, and this we sorely
needed, for while our share of the re-
ceipts from the charity ball on March
4 amounted to $4,000, we gave up our
own annual ball. which always clears
from $4,000 to $5 5000, and on which we
depend.
While several people and societies
have been kind enough to give "bene-
fits for our worthy cause, the re-
ceipts have not amounted to 5000, and
on account of the inclement weather
the amount raised at the annual
Spring festival at the Neighborhood
House was only half of the usual
sum. This leaves us with several
thousand dollars to raise during the
Summer months, and once again we
appeal for the help of your paper.
Any one who has once visited the
Neighborhood House at 470 Ne street
southwest must wish that this work
shall carry on"
EDITH TUCKERMAN
Evening star., 1925-06-19

The agreement between France and
Great Britain to the terms of d Sc
curity pact. which is planned to in
clude Germany and Belgium, is looked
upon by many American editors as
the greatest achievement toward
permanent peace since the war. A
few writer's are still doubtful as to
Germany's sincere cooperation, though
others agree with the Schenectady
Gazette that the Teutons will hesi
tate long time before starting
hostilities, knowing the navy and
army of England will be hurled
against her."
"A greater stride toward normal life
has been made" through this agree
ment than through any other meas
ure that has been adopted since the
congress of Paris" according to the
New York Evening World, which in
terprets 1t as FrancoB British pledge
'to protect Germany against any pos
sible aggression" : as we'll as Ito guar
antee the security of France against
Germany; thus France has rendered
an incalculable service to peace, for
she made possible a pact. not against
any one country, but for peace The
achievement is viewed bv the Phila-
delphia Public Ledger as evidence
that the war menace in Western
Europe at last has been formally
drought to book" and that paper be-
lieves that this security compact
gives a guarantee of peace as effective
as could we'll be put on paper" The
Public Ledger adds: For the moment
acceptance of the new basis of comfy
lies with Germany. But it is deemed
scarcely possible that Germany could
afford, at this stage of the game, to
throw a monkey wrench into the ma
chinery."
Recognition of the fact that pro
lection of Germany from French ag
gression as well as the other side
of the picture" is essential to endur
| ing peace, is given by the Baltimore
Sun, which believes that Germany
can probably secure by acceptance
all, or nearly all, of her guarantees
| for her own rights which she is en-
titled to demand" To the Birming
ham News 1T Is gratifying to know
| that Germany'S honesty of purpose
to keep the peace is about to have
an acid test. She is to be allowed
opportunity to participate in this
European pact to keep order in Cen
| trail Europe. She is to be permitted
W c1llSi lilS LSdS uc VI ANdliOio oii
equal terms with her former adver-
saries." The News finds further sat-
| isfaction in the assumption that "the
British and French governments
have reached perfect agreement"
| x X X
The removal of blind distrust" is
held significant by the Kalamazoo
Gazette, which quotes Premier Pain
! leve to the effect that unbrfdled sus-
picion is 'as great an error as blind
confidence" According to the Ga
zette, European statesmen can now
fairly claim they have taken one i'm
portant step in the direction of a real
and lasting peace; they talk about
security pacts based on international
good will instead of those founded
| upon unstable military superiority"
| The ST. Paul Pioneer Press adds
that nothing SO important as this
agreement has happened since the
Dawes plan, the chief significance of
which Is that 1t made possible this
step in advance" Agreeing with this
judgment as to the character of the
] agreement, the Indianapolis News
Evening star., 1925-06-19

the subject of some discussion IF
Germany gives assent to the agree
ment, France should be willing and
glad to make some reductions in land
armament" says the Providence Bull
letin. IF it is indeed a security pact
in effect as well as name. then France
should fear no longer and she can af-
ford to cut down some of her militar.
istfc preparations" states the Albany
News. THE way should be open to
another world conference looking to
reduction in submarines, aircraft and
armies" concludes the New York Sun.
Still further, the Oakland Tribune
comments: Marking as it does the
abandonment by Great Britain of its
policy of isolation, the pact is regard
ed as one of the most important pa
pers drawn in modern times. 1t may
have the adherence of a larger num-
Der of nations" The Little Rock Ar
kansas Democrat also says of Great
Britain: THE peace move has brought
out precedent which is the most sig
nificant of any feature of the agree
ment, and that is that England has
abandoned her long-standing policy Of
isolation from continental anairs."
Evening star., 1925-06-19
Robert M. La Toilette.

he lWlH SOdlS LOT WHICH SeildtOI
La Toilette labored during his long
career in public life were better pub
lie service and better conditions for
the worker. His methods and his con-
ception of the remedies for existing
evils differed widely from those of
other men who likewise have labored
earnestly for the public welfare in
America. He fought always, however,
for what he conscientiously believed
to be the right.
1t is AS a fighter that La Toilette
will go down in history. He had the
courage to fight and he had the abil-
ity. In many of his contests he stood
single handed, or almost single hand
ed, in the lists. He never won all for
which he fought, but on the other
hand, he did not lose completely. Inch
by inch, foot by foot and yard by yard,
the reforms and principles for which
he struggled gained ground. until d
glance in retrospect shows that woven
into the laws of the land today are
many of the things for which La Fol
Aelte ueCldTeu nlinSelI early IN MS
career.
Like other agitators, La Toilette was
always d step ahead of his time. He
could not have been a leader other
wise. Early in his career il must have
been evident to him that, with his
talents as speaker and his energy, he
could have gone far on the path to
success had he chosen to go along
with o,ners. the easier way. He chose
the harder, the more bitter way. 1T
was course that kept him apart. In
his own State he had plenty OF fol-
lowers; they had faith in him because
of his labors for them before he be-
came national figure. In the Senate
where 20 years ago he was practically
ostracised by the leaders of his own
party because of his radical views, he
gathered strength and weight as the
years passed. He was the recognized
leader of a small group Of so-called
progressives which two years ago held
the balance of power in the Senate.
But for the most part he stood alone
In Wisconsin La Toilette succeeded
In molding the Republican party to
meet his views. He worked from with
in. For many years he struggled to
accomplish similar results in the
wider field he found in Washington
but without success. He was de-
nounced by his party leaders and col
leagues as an obstructionist. and as
faithless to party solidarity because
he was constantly at variance with
them on legislation and public issues.
La Toilette put his principles above
party. There was never any doubt
where he stood on the issues of the
day.
In the end. when he had reached
almost the allotted threescore years
and ten, La Toilette sought to accom-
plish outside of the Republican party
that which he had so long attempted
within the ranks. He headed a third
presidential ticket. 1t was his hope
that out of the progressive movement
would grow eventually d new liberal
party in this country. For years he
had dreamed of different political
alignment, with progressives in one
camp and conservatives in another
The result of the contest last Fall was
d bitter blow to this dream. Yet up
to the hour of his death the dream
persisted. and he was looking forward
to still another fight in it's cause
Evening star., 1925-06-19

Theatrical press agents have organ
ized. The best part of the entertain
ment is often given by the literary ex-
perts who herald it to attention. Both
the drama and the screen will doubt
less improve in intellectual quality
when the press agents assert them
selves in full responsibility.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

The chimpanzee, whatever his posi-
ton in the biological scale, is undoubt-
edly an intellectual deficient. This
fact alone entities him to the interest
of the eminent psycho-legalist, Clar-
ence DarroW.
Evening star., 1925-06-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Current Humor.
We're tryin' to be cheerful.
Our laughter rises high
When one man hits another
With a piece of custard pie.
We're longing to be merry.
Our sorrows all succumb
When one man knocks another
Into a delirium.
Our efforts to be joyous
Lend favor to the dream
That crutch is truly comic,
And d funerals a scream
Evening star., 1925-06-19

Washington real estate has pros
pered amazingly. Florida, however,
will agree that it might have gone for
ward even faster if Col. Bryan had at
one time or another been elected
President.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

1t is mentioned in connection with
J. Hampton Moore's senatorial candi-
dacy that he did not support the Vol
stead act. Never mind. He was always
and harbors.
Evening star., 1925-06-19
The Old Swimmin, Pool.

Mother, may / go out to swim?"
Yes, my daughter, dearest.
Be sure you show figure trim
To the camera that's nearest"
Evening star., 1925-06-19

A rumboat is not be be classified by
the Coast Guard as a pleasure craft,
whatever the skipper's own opinion in
the matter may be.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

There is an element of Mexican
sentiment that regards antagonism to
the L. 5. a. as a national institution
like bull fighting or the fandango.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

Darwin did not assert that human
beings are directly descended from
monkeys. The trial in Tennessee may
have value in assisting the discovery
of the missing think.
Evening star., 1925-06-19
Sympathy.

THE farmer is entitled to a great
deal of sympathy"
Yep" answered Farmer Corntossel
"An' sympathy's the one thing he's
entitled to that he's always sure to
get"
Evening star., 1925-06-19

Few citizens object to policy of
economy as indicated by Secretary
MELONS systematic purpose to reduce
the income tax.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

= There is no provision for a fine or a
Jail sentence in retribution for deadly
accident resulting from an unsafe
bridge.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

There is scientific difference as to
whether the next war" is to be
fought in the air or is already under
way in the laboratories
Evening star., 1925-06-19
The Real Nuisance.

The Real Nuisance.
What is your opinion of EvoIu.
tion?"
''My sympathy is always with the
weak" answered Senator Sorghum,
"and | don't care much for music.
I'm in favor of letting the poor old
monk alone and going after the organ
grinder"
Evening star., 1925-06-19
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Evening star., 1925-06-19

The Chinese invented firecrackers.
but decline to limit themselves to so
harmless a form of explosion.
Evening star., 1925-06-19
Inevitable Destiny.

The monkey never tried the game
OF oratory, so prolix.
He has been silent. Just the same,
He finds himself in politics.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

Jud Tunkins says the less a man
knows the faster he has to talk to
keep from being shown up.
Evening star., 1925-06-19
Satanic Art.

SatAnlc Art.
Into the "chapeIS" quietude
The early printers, in belief
Were leagued with the Satanic Chief
Men thought the Devil would in.
trude.
And ''deviltry" unto this day
The printing press puts on display
The source Of that alluring bluff,
The label on the bootleg stuff.
Il don't want no mo- weddin' invi.
tations," said Uncle Eben. II prefers
to wait foh de divorce trials. which ID
more interestin'."
Evening star., 1925-06-19

The Evening Star with the Sunday morn
Ing edition is delivered by carriers within
the city at go cents per month: daily only:
IS cents per month: Sunday only. 20 cents
oer month. Orders may be sent by mail or
telephone Main 5000 Collection is made oy
carrter at the end Of each month.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

@. Where should an airedale's tail
be CUT. S. II.
A. An airedale dogs tail should be
cut when il is about weeks old,
and should be cut just in half. When
the dog is full grown its tail will he
the proper length.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

Q. How much does the national de-
Tense cost each citizen?-N. V. NJ.
A. 1t is estimated that the Army,
Navy and Marine Corps cost each per
son less than $2.50 annually.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

@. Where are the Federal Reserve
Banks located?-M. G. G.
A. They are in the following cities:
Boston, New York. Philadelphia, Cleve-
land. Richmond. Atlanta. Chicago. St.
Louis, Minnea polls. Kansas City, Dali
las and San Francisco.
Evening star., 1925-06-19

Q. How lole do garden and flower
seeds keep their fertility?-S. R
A All seeds do not lose their fer
tility in the sama length OF time
Much depends upon the kind Of seeds
and the way in which they have been
stored as to the length of time thev
are good. Some seeds will produce
after several years.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
by MORRIS ACKERMA'iNi,

Pack your camping and fishing outfit in waterproof duffle bag. One that will go under Pullman sleeper If travling by train.
 Leave trunks, suit cases, grips and satchels at home, They will be ruin cd from rough usage on the trail.
 Strapped to Il pack-pddle, expos ed to the weather fin canoe or carried on tump-line denotes speedy end.
 Check 'store clothes" at railway hotel at getting off place.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
BAKING co. INCORPORATES

Certificates Of incorporation have been filed by the Parker Buckley Baking Co, Of this city. The capital stock is s350,00O divided Into sS.5O0 shares at $i00 each There are 200 shares of preferred and l,500 shares of common stock. A total Of sii0.- 0OO has been paid in. The incor- porators are Orville E. Parker. c. Walter Buckley and Herbert E, Hun gerford Of Hartford,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
The Standing
Games Today

Games Today New Haven at Bridgeport. Waterbury at Albany. Springfield at Pittsfeld. Worcester at Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16

Vincent Richards also gained the fifth round by defeating Horace orser, national interseholaslie cham pion, Gel, 5-4.
 A, II, Chapln, Jr. Of Springfield Mass, moved into the fourth round by beating lngo r, Hartmann, 5-7, 6-3, 6-l.
 Willard crocker of Canada took l2 games in succession from F. Stein, Jr,, and then anqulshed Ken- meth D. stoddard. 6-l. 6-3,
 Masanosuke Fukuda of Japan, also advanced, defeating William Ems mann, 6-2, 6-2.