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Evening star., 1925-01-28

entered on Ave years ago Two rea-
sons for this, and they are the frn-
portant 'reasons, are the increase tn
Government salaries and the Inclusion
Of certain classes OF Government ern-
pfoyes within the scope Of the re-
tirement act. The salary increases
swell the retirement fund by the
greater amounts deducted from the
salaries, and deductions from salaries
not subject to retirement deduction
when the retirement system was tnsti-
tuted also increase the fund.
The Government and its active EN-
ployes should and do feel a sympa-
thetic regard for those employees who
after years Of labor have passed out
of the service by reason OF their age.
II should be assured that aHnuities of
retired employees are sufficient.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

lect that sum through adherence to
the Dawes plan distribution agree
ment Our European allies owe us
about $4,000, 100000 1t will help
them to pay us if they receive the
reparation sums due them from Ger
many. We have an enormous stake
in the successful operation of the
Dawes plan. At Paris we are simply
exercising common sense In protect
ing assets of immense value to our
heavily burdened taxpayers"
The Cleveland Plain Dealer believes
I'VE cannot consistently be a party to
the agreement affecting the collection
of debts due us without at the same
time supporting the machinery of col
lection. The United States has
come off with flying colors at the in
terallied financial conference" de-
clares the Louisville Courier-Journal.
which adds: The face value of its
claims remains unchanged, a definite
plan of payment has been agreed
upon and the Government takes a
new attitude regarding European af-
fairs by insisting on a tangible in
terest in the Dawes plan. 1t has
made concessions and won it's point"
+
What moral and indirect effects
the Paris accord may produce In the
course of time Is a distinct question"
says the Chicago Daily News The
isolationists will indulge in the lux
ury of sorrow, but judicious Ameri-
cans will not worry over vague pos
sibilities. The Paris accord is another
long step toward world pacification
and international stability and good
Will. That consideration In quite suf-
ficient for the present" Fight as hard
as they will, says the Philadelphia
Public Ledger, the isolationists will
find 1t hard to shake the confidence
of the country in the Hughes as
sertion that this Government has as
sumed no new legal or moral obii-
cations and is S free as 1t ever was
from commitments"
Advocates of close cooperation
between the United States and Eu-
rope" says the Lynchbure News
and they are growing in numbers
can well afford to rejoice with the
admins tration in it's triumph. Their
reasons may not be exactly the same
but their satisfaction need be no less
for all that" In the view Of the San
Antonio Express: Our Government
henceforth must stand with the allies
as a partner in. any dealings with
Germany touching reparations. 1t OBJ
tained the elimination of the clause
providing that the American war
claims be limited to $3.50. .08e, 900, when
the Paris conferences agreement was
almost ready for signature. In re-
turn Washington Undoubtedly pledged
cooperation with the other sigma
tories in event of further related
disputes with Germany"
Evening star., 1925-01-28
The Average of Pay Increase.

President Coolidge's statement in
the course of his public talk at the
business meeting of the Govern
ment Monday night regarding the I'M
provement in the condition of the
Government employees is susceptible
of misunderstanding. He noted the
fact that there has been an avera ge
increase in compensation of about
$500 a year throughout the depart
mental service. But this increase ap-
plies TO all grades in the service. and
has been effected chiefly by larger ad-
vances in the higher ranges Of the
pay scale.
30 Formerly the average compensa ton
in the Government was between 81 600
and S1,10o. That was before reclassiti-
Evening star., 1925-01-28
Editors Generally Not Alarmed
By Terms of Paris Agreement

While there has Keen a great deal
of discussion as to how far the
United States is committed in EN-
tangiing alliances, " through the
agreement on reparations payments
reached by the recent Paris confer
ence, there appears a general tone
of approval in the press that a def
mite position is taken by this coun-
try Editors generally appear to be
perfectly willing TO let future de-
velopments determine. Row far
America Is involved in responsibility
for collection from Germany.
Under the agreement" says the
Boston Transcript, I'VE are to re-
ceive:
"First = sl3.75o.ooe annually, be-
ginning September 1. 1925. on ac-
count of the costs of the American
Army of Occupation. This to con-
tinue until the entire cost is wiped
out, which will probably be about
IL years.
"Second-2k per cent of all the re-
ceipts from Germany on account of
the Dawes annuities.
"Third-A share proportionate to
our "a per cent on any distribution
of railway bonds, industrial deben-
lures or other bonds.
"Finally-AII our rights under the
Wadsworth agreement of May %,
1s23-superseded by this agreement
are waived.
"a significant phase of the con-
ference" according to the Seattle
Times, ''is that for the first time
since the Versailles treaty failed of
ratification American representatives
are participating officially in the
doubted that from now on America
will have official delegates on the
ground looking after our interests
While in the opinion of the st. Paul
Dispatch, America, by the terms of
the very favorable settlement which
Ambassador Kellogg has negotiated
in Paris, is now partner once more
with its former allies for common
action with respect to Germany"
Since the. newly designated Secre-
tary of State was one of the nego-
tiators of the Paris agreement"
thinks the indianapolis News, "it
also may be Interpreted as shedding
light on his probable policy In the
Office he soon will FILL Logically,
adds the News. there must be an
increasing union of effort between
the republic of the West and. the ma
tions of Europe"
Referring to Senators who raised
the point of foreign alliance" the
New York Times says: ut will be
enough for most people to know that
Mr.. Coolidge has, in fact. approved
throughout the agreements reached at
Paris, Americans i'm general will be-
lieve that this is a. sensible and prac-
ticabIe way of getting our due from
Germany. and will pay little attention
to the excited gentlemen who act as
If they thought they could rail the
seal OFF that bond" While the New
York Herald Tribune thinks: In
signing the Paris protocol the United
States was attending strictly to its
own business and defending it's own
urgent interest, Germany owes US be-
tween 5000. 100000 and $500, ,e00, 600 for
Rhineland occupation costs and war
damage claims. We are-trying to col
Evening star., 1925-01-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Peace Dove.

Peace Dove.
The Peace Dove is a gentle bird
OF limited capacity.
Remarks from her are sometimes
heard
That show a mild mendacity.
Her song is not enough, vow,
To silence threats piraticaI,
For military science now
Is largely mathematical.
Oh, Peace Dove, turn you round
about
And get you to nunnery.
We need some bird to figure out
New stuff for modern xunnery.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

France sends to this country dip
Iomatic representatives of such tact
ful and courteous qualities that it
must become a pleasure in official
circles to talk even about money
matters.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

The rise in the price of gasoline
is explained by the scarcity of supply
as related to the demand Despite a
complete control of the market, it is
still considered necessary to offer a
courteous explanation to an inauiring
public.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Popular enthusiasm is such in con-
nection with the determination to make
Washington II glad and glorious spot
during the inauguration, that Presi-
dent Coolidge. though favoring mild
demonstration. may feel constrained
to follow his custom of avoiding any
waste OF words.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Several Paris editors display an in
terest in public modesty by referring
to the debt as something everybody
ought to be too polite to talk about.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

When the Senate has something of
sionally calls the attention of the
press to the fact by going into exec
utive session.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

The Evening Star with the suuday morning
edition, ts delivered by carriers within the
city st 50 cents per month daily only. a
rents per month Sunday only. 20 cents per
month. Orders may I've sent by mail or teIe-
phone Main 5000. Collection is made by ear
riers a. the end Of each month
Evening star., 1925-01-28
Kate by Maii-Payabie I'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
All Other States.
Member of the Associated Press

The Associated Press is sxcIusiveIy entitI~d
10 the use for repubtcation Of all news dis
patches credited 70 1t or not otherwise credited
10 mis- paper and also the local news pub
special dispatches herein are s.so reserved
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Every time the word economy is
mentioned by an eminent official the
experienced and observant Govern
ment worker shudders.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

French finance 40 turning Europe
nto powder magazine, not only
With the knowledge of but obviously
1T the instiestion OF certain OF the
great powers: which are holding up
heir hands in horror at what is sup
posed to be acting on In unoccupied
serInany.
h. D MoRCEL, NJ. r.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Curiosity is beginning to assert
itself as to what Herrin, ILL.,, does be-
tween riots.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Although Mr.. La Toilette is COM
parativeiy composed for the present,
Mr.. Brookhart of Iowa finds II neces-
sary to carry on the old fight.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

It is becoming customary for the
United States Senate to have a dis
cussion every time the title Attorney
General is mentioned.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

When it comes to the presence OF
representatives of the allies in Co
logne, Germany makes no pretense
whatever of hospitality.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Residents of Herrin, H., might find
it advantageous to get together and
hold a peace conference.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

'PoIiteness don't cost Huffin',' said
Uncle Eben, unless it comes rum a
salesman dat succeeds in landin' you. -
Evening star., 1925-01-28

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Office. lin 81. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Once: ITO Eagi And st.
Chicago ONCE: Tower Baf'dfne.
European Once i6 Regent st, London, England,
Evening star., 1925-01-28
Consistent.

Consistent
What do you think of the argu-
ment about prohibition
There isn't any argument" an
swered Senator Sorghum. Every
voter in my district is for it all the
time, drunk or sober"
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Party regularity consists in follow
ing the leader until the trough 10
Observation-Disclosures Evening Sun.
Evening star., 1925-01-28
Reluctant Auditor.

do you use headphones ON your
radio?''
NO" answered Mr.. Growcher. I'VE
have loud speaker. l use earmuffs. y
Evening star., 1925-01-28

You can estimate your standing in
hick town by the number who try to
borrow money from yos.-Jersey City
Jersey Journal .-.-@.-:
Evening star., 1925-01-28
The Government Worker.

Economy" he murmured with
frown-
I've oft employed it.
down.
| can't avoid it
Evening star., 1925-01-28
Ancestral Trait.

A simple savage long ago
Believed comet carried woe
And that eclipses caused much harm.
Unless folks knew the proper charm,
Which could dispel the evil great
Impending DER their mortal state.
A wise man said, Dismiss your fear.
Behold the skies with greater cheer.
Thought will go speeding through the
air.
Wen learn to tame the Iightning's
glare
Whose underlying force shall start
A lamp, or help to drive a cart
The savage raised his club. The blow
Fell hard and laid the wise man low.
Your punishment" he said, ''fs due
For saying things that can't be truer'
And we today plain fact neglect
While superstition finds respect
Jud Tunkins says the busiest look
ing man on earth is the one who is
trying to hide the fact that he's not
doing much.
The Real Mystery.
why do so many people get
divorced?''
why some of them get divorced. -
answered Miss Cayenne. 'is easier to
understand than why they got mar
ried."
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Senators Pepper and Reed of Penn
syIvania, we are told. are on. the war
path for more Republican patronage for
keystone State faithful. They feel that
the Commonwealth of steel, coal and
Evening star., 1925-01-28

-i q. Why do leaves faItfrom ay-rub
ber plant which is growing indoors?
p. e. II.
A. 1t is probably due to the fact
Evening star., 1925-01-28

O. What is desert soap composed
of?-D. NJ B.
A The yucca plant that grows in
desert regions is sometimes called
desert soap II is used for a. detergent
and for washing fine laces.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Q. What Is the omnibus pension
hill?-J. w NJ.
A It Is a bill granting special re-
lief to certain persons entitled to
pension. Congressman place names
OF especially deserving cases on
list and bill containing these names
is brought before Congress annually.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Q. Can you give me statistics cor
cerning the professions entered into
by graduates of Howard University
WashingtonNP. W. H.
A. A recent report states that the
School of Religion, together with its
associated schools, has given to the
Nation 3,733 doctors, s59 lawyers, III
business men, in addition to 474 men
and women trained for spiritual and
social service
Evening star., 1925-01-28

Q. What is Laetare medaI?-G. r.
1t is a gold medal presented each
year by the University Of Notre Dame,
Indiana, to some Roman Catholic cler-
gyman In recognition of distinguished d
service rendered by him to the CAUSE
OF religion or education. It is given
on Mid-Lent Or Laetare Sunday
Evening star., 1925-01-28

O. Please give pronunciation of the
name of a city in France spelling
"Pau."-R NJ. c.
name Poe.
Evening star., 1925-01-28

O. Where is the Hudson River the
widest?-R. L r.
A. The greatest width of TIE Hud-
son River is 81 statute miles This
point is just below Haverstraw, " Y
Evening star., 1925-01-04
RADIO GOSSIP AND NEWS

radio entertainment and obtained a
crystal set. On this, however, he
could get nothing but the Eiffel
Tower, the pest" of the long-dis-
tance. enthusiasts in Paris, so he
graduated into the one-tube class
and began his experiments. Here is
his story:
MY greatest problem was to make
questionable foreign parts produce
the efficient results which we demand
In America. At length, after expert
encing every known electrical woe, /
achieved a neat little 4-tube outfit.
comprising one stage of tuned i'm
pedance, r. F., a detector, and two
stages of A. F. amplification. Last
night was the second test of my
newly built set. At pm. I tuned up
the tubes and fished a bit until I
found promising squeal Clearing
II up after minute or two, / heard
this announcement:
" This is station WBZ, Springfield.
Mass, broadcasting from the Boston
Herald d-Traveler Westinghouse studio.
Hotel Brunswick, Boston, Although
/ was afraid l might lose the wei
come waves in the operation, | sue
ceeded in increasing the volume TO
very satisfactory degree. But for the
maddening interference of Eiffel Tower
/ could have heard every word and note
during the last 10 minutes of your
broadcast.
To be able to receive instantaneous
communication from good old Boston
town through the studio that 1 know so
well means more than you can realize
to me, these 1000 miles away. 1 shall
listen for you often, and expect to pick
your strong wave with little difficulty
after while
Evening star., 1925-01-04
B. P. O. ELKS.

The Sunday night concerts will be
resumed tonight at o'clock The
On to Portland Club will resume it's
weekly meeting tomorrow night at S
o'clock
The meeting Wednesday will con-
vene at 1880 pm. A memorial session
in honor of the late Samuel Gompers,
who was a member of the local lodge
Of Elks for many years, will be held.
1nitiatory exercises will be exempli-
fed by Frederick, Md, Lodge of Elks
January IA
A. Charles Stewart. district deputy
grand exalted ruler, of Frostburg,
Md, lodge, has donated a silver cup
to be presented to the lodge in the
Maryland, Delaware and District of
Columbia Jurisdiction of Elks present
ing the best exemplification of the
initiatory ritual. This contest will
be held in Baltimore, Md. at the
Elks' Club, on Washington's birth
day.
The charity ball committee to be
ington auditorium, Nineteenth street
and New York avenue northwest, con-
sists of Z. H. Neumeyer, jr., chair
man; Henry Lansburgh, vice chair
man; William. S. Shelby, secretary
treasurer; Ringgold Hart, William A.
Finkel, DR.. John T. Ready, James A.
Balderson, Joseph w. Freeman, Frank
Baum, Fred Mayer, Earle Keeler, Abe
Dresner, John J. OConnell, William
G. Neumeyer, Patrick ]. Callan, DR..
J. c. Exner, Samuel Richards, Harry
King, Lem Robey, John II. Ontrich,
Robert F. Crowley, Arthur S. Wit
comb, John S. 'F'rick, Charles A.
Fischer, Leo P. Morey, E. r. Jacob
sen, w. A. Hettinger, Louis Hodges,
Fred Rupertus, +. l.. Harveycutter
and s. Kimberly.
Evening star., 1925-01-04
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA.

Golden Rule Council, No. 10, had
Christmas program at its last meet
ing as follows: Recitations. Erma
Randolph; readings, Miss Roby Jalie;
professional march and carols, chorus
Of members, directed by Mrs. Mign-
onette p. Harman, accompanied by c.
H. Donohue and his orchestra; song,
by members of the good of the order
committee, with Miss Nellie F. Teeple
at the piano. Gifts were presented
to Recording Secretary Mrs. Ethel
Windsor. Financial Secretary Mrs.
Gladys Mcpherson and Treasurer
Miss Nellie Teeple, Retiring Coun-
cilor Mrs. Ollie Montgomery. Deputy
Mrs. Margaret Hartman, Drill Mas
ter John NJ Futrell and Council-elect
Mrs. Eva Mae Bury. An oyster sup
per was served with Mr.. Harman as
the toastmaster.
Triumph, No. S. is planning a
dance, to be held in the near future.
The annual rummage sale begins
January 19. Installation of officers
will be held Tuesday.
Progressive. No. 9. will have its
regular meeting tomorrow night and
will have installation of officers also.
Loyalty Council, No. 10, held it's
regular meeting Saturday night at
Northeast Masonic Temple, with Mae
Smith, councillor, presiding. After a
short business session a Christmas S
party for the children was held. A
program was presented entirely by
the children of members
Evening star., 1925-01-04
NATIONAL UNION.

The committee on publicity and ex-
tension of the National Union met
Monday evening at headquarters
office, Washington Loan and Trust
Building. The various subcommit-
tees made their final reports for the
ceremonial to be held January 16, at
Northeast Masonic Temple, Eighth
and F streets northeast, where a
large class will be given the degrees
by the junior degree team. President
Harry s. Anderson of San Francisco
Calf, with other national officers
will be present.
Mckinley Council met at North
east Masonic Temple, Eighth and F
streets northeast, Tuesday evening
and elected the following officers
President, Jesse J. K. Lee; vice pres
ident, William j. OBrien; ex-presi-
dent, w. E. Peake; speaker, w. j..
Stahl; secretary; r. J. Jones; finan-
cial secretary, William G. Belts;
treasurer, w. H. Jeffries; chaplain,
Charles D. Harris; usher, Thomas p
Ryan; sergeant, r. H. Arnold; door
keeper, r. H. Gulick; trustees, w. J,
Carey, w. L. Dant and E. C. Walker.
Delegate to hospital association,
Thomas P. Ryan. Representatives to
executive board: William j. O'Brien,
T. p. Ryan. G.. A. Clore and j. NJ
Smith were admitted to membership
Mckinley Council will hold it's
Midwinter dance January 8 at North
east Masonic Temple and members
from other councils are invited to
be present. w. l. Dant is master of
ceremonies.
Scott Council met December % and
elected the following officers: Pres
ident, w. Mckinley Cobb; vice pres
ident, A. P. Brooks; ex-president, DR..
]. T. Currey: speaker, William Lob
mar; secretary, George S. Livingston; !;
financial secretary, John H. Bell;
treasurer, Thomas H. Dawson; chap
lin, Roy L. Whitcomb; usher, S. s..
Lissowitz; sergeant, c.. A. Fabritz;
doorkeeper, H. w. Selah. Trustees:
Thomas H. Dawson, F. X. SWEET and
]. c. Mcconnell. Delegate to hospital
association, DIR. ]. T. Currey. Repre-
sentative to executive board, DR.. J..
T.. Currey.
Evening star., 1925-01-04
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.

The officers of the 103d Regiment,
Uniform Rank. will hold their month
ly council at the home of Lieut.. r. J.
Graef tomorrow evening at S o'clock.
Col. Freeland will review the work of
the old year.
The degree team of the Boosters
Club of the District of Columbia will
initiate a large class of candidates at
Baltimore next Wednesday at. s
o'clock. The newly elected officers of
Elm Camp, No. I. Baltimore, and Ma
pie Camp, Capitol Heights, Md, will
be installed. Degree Master T. B.
Eckloff, who was the installing officer
at Carroll. Park Camp, Baltimore, last
Friday night, will officiate.
Elm Camp, Washington, will have
ming. Clerk C. D. Holland will pre-
sent 10 neophytes for the ordeal of
initiation. The Boosters will assist
with full ceremony and parapher-
MALTA. The new administration is to
be inaugurated on this date
The post of escort has been filed at
the recent elections in the several
camps, as follows: Sovereign j.. l..
Pumphrey, Old Glory Camp; Adreon
Ensor, Elm Camp; F. w. Litchfeld.
Alpha Camp; J. Winfree, Maple Camp;
w. Burke. Oak Camp; w. L. Cavalear,
Silver Spring Camp.
The new velvet robes of Fraser
Camp will be worn publicly for the
first time at the open meeting jan
uary ~, when the new consul COM
mander and Robert English and his
associates are inducted into office.
Sovereigns Di Mario, Green, Whit
worth and Helgesen will assist in the
program
Evening star., 1925-01-04
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

December 10. 1898. 20 men gathered
together in the residence OF George
r. Repetti. 404 Seward square south
east, and signed the constitution for
the establishment of byanch of ihe
Knights of Columbus in their section
of the city. They named il Council
Carroll, after the patriot and signer
of tho Declaration of Independence
John Carroll of Carrolton. Carroll
Council, with 10 men as it's beginning,
has now grown to a membership Of
over 700. Owing to the many affairs
previous to the Yuletide, the lee
turer's committee has deamed advis-
able to set the date of the anniversary
celebration as January s, when a
short session, starting at 7:30, Will be
held. after which the hall will be
given over to dancing. The officers
of Carroll Council are: Grand knight,
James B. Flynn: deputy grand knight.
John L. Lynch; chancellor. Thomas
Petit; financial secretary, II. J. Kane ::
recorder, Louis d. Kelly; treasurer
Thomas J. Hughes; chaplain. Rev
Joseph V. Buckley; lecturer. John n.
kiley: warden, Charles J. Mont
gomery; deputy warden, Redmond De
Vaney: trustees, John j. Downey,
guards, James A. McDermott James
w. Mclaughlin and William NJ
Amann; delegates to building COM
pany' Albert McCarty and Thomas j.
Hughes.
keane Council held a Christmas tree
party Monday evening in the K. of c.
Club House with the following pre-
senting the program for its members
and their families: Misses Gertrude
Lucas. Helen O'Donoghoe Mary
O'Donoghoe. vocal selections: Miss c.
O'Dea, pianist: ]. Lucas. cornet solo;
the Misses O'Connor, Inge dancing pupils.
Edna Byron, Edna Mulligan, Ella Nu-
bee, Dorothy Shugne, Margaret Cred
eruex, Melvin Wonder. Billy Grederuex,
the mysterious Jap, and the K. of c.
clown band. Stanta Claus distributed
presents to the kiddies
This entertainment was under the
direction of Lecturer James P. Nc
keon, assisted by William A. Mulligan
D. J. Burke. Z. p. Goodwin. w D.
Redding. E. j, Mooney. George Nalley,
and Henry Nolda.
Keane Council will hold its first
meeting of the new year Thursday
evening at o'clock in the upper hall.
Keane 500 Club will give it's first party
of the new year in the lower hall of the
K. of c. Club House Thursday eve
ming at $50 o'clock.