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Evening star., 1926-02-01
Co-ordinating the Police Force.

BY virtue of an order just issued
by Maj. HeSse, superintendent of po-
lice. all precinct detectives will here
after report daily for roll call at the
detective bureau. The purpose of this
order is TO effect closer cooperation
between the headquarters staff and
the precincts and to correct a condi-
of years in which rivalry has been
manifested between the precincts and
the headquarters. 1t is expected
that better results in the detection and
punishment of crime will be obtained.
1t is not to the discredit of the pre-
cinct and headquarters detectives that
they have been competing for priority
of discovery. 1t is, indeed, to their
credit that they have sought to score
over one another in the solution of
crimes. But experience has dem
onstrated that in this competition
there has been a lack of coordination,
sometimes working to the public dis
advantage, and the present order is
OeSIS Ileu W elleSI liIal So-oloishe anu
to assure the maximum Of results for
public security.
Under the present order all officers
of the police force are united into a
single organism of efficiency. Daily
roll calls at headquarters will insure
that the work of the precinct detec-
tives and of the headquarters detec-
tives is harmonized. 1t is of no mo-
ment whatever to the community who
actually gets the credit for the solu-
ton of a crime problem so long as
the problem is solved. It is not the
aonoerp Of tho citizen whether q criuar
Evening star., 1926-02-01
Five Dollars and the World.

Philadelphia man has in his will,
just probated, bequeathed to his son
the sum of five dollars land the world
to make d living in" he left but a
small estate. which he bestowed upon
another relative. SO the son gets
practically the traditional shilling and
blessing" This may have been a
wise bequest, or il may have been
merely Il gesture. In any case. the
son would have 'had the world to
make a living in" whether his father
gave il to him or not. H,. doubtless
does not fully appreciate the LEGACY.
Perhaps he has already had his go
at getting a living out of the world,
with Indifferent success. Perhaps he
has Won his bout. AT all events, pub
ication Of the bequest with he name
of the teStator and the legatec rather
puts il up to the latter to demonstrate.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

/ as long as The salaries OF Federal
! judges are kept upon the present low
| plane, just 50 long will il be increaS-
| ingly difficult TO persuade the right
| kind of legal talent TO take the bench.
! II is neither Just nor wise to make
unreasonable sacrifice the price of
! public service.
/ Justice 10 judges" as We'll as TO all
! by the Cleveland News. We be
| lieve.' says the News. most Amer
| leans consider Federal judges in no
danger OF losing their independence
| and impartialitY. respect them as
above suspicion in a time of much
official corruption, and admire them
| for continuing in the public service
when they could make far more
| money as practicing attorneys: but
we also believe their salaries should
| be increased as tardy correction of
| wrong too long neglected" Heavy
| sacrifices. declares the New York
| World. are required Of them, for
| which the honor and dignity of offics
| are unsubStantial compensation; &C.
| tually, they are not only underpaid
| but paid less than a fair living
salary" The Burlington Gazette pro
| tests that the niggardly income they
grace" while the Brooklyn Eagle
| charges that Congress has always
| been reluctant to adjust the pay of
| judges to correspond TO the actual
work done" and that mo account IS
| taken of living conditions"
i What is needed declares the
; Lynchburg Advance. lis a salary high
| enough TO attract the highest class of
| juriStS. An eminent attorney cannot
4
with a Federal judgeship, though in
some cases able and learned lawyers
are willing to serve simply because
of the honor attached to the office.
| Certainly if justice is to be admins
| tered without fear or favor, men of
the highest character and ability
must be attracted to the bench" The
| Asbury Park Press also says that
almost any Judge who Is worthy of
his office could make great deal
more in private practice; most of the
| judiciary serve for the honor and for
| the sake of rendering public service;
| yet professional men must live and
| families must be taken care of"
x :; x
TOO many valuable men," declares
| the Portsmouth Star, have been lost
to the public service because they can
| make better livelihoods in private life
That situation ought not to exist with
| respect to the Federal judiciary" The
Asheville Times concludes: 1T is all
very well to talk of the high honors
conferred upon these men who occupy
high positions on the Federal bench
HonorS should so far in aiding man
to decide whether he will seek or ac
cept a position, but honor alone will
not educate the family, pay the gro
Gerry bills or supply the wherewithal
for liquidating the multifarious sub
scriptions to philanthropic or charita
BILE causes which men in public life
ara always called upon to mako"
Evening star., 1926-02-01
Washington Should Be
a City of Ideal Homes

| To the Editor of The Star:
Referring to your editorial, "A City
Of Ideal Homes" published in re-
cent issue, I wish to express my aP'
proval of the unselfish motive which
prompts your paper to cooperate with
the Washington Chapter of the Amer
| lean Institute Of Architects in a cause
which is paramount in the minds OF
all loyal Washingtonians.
/ do not think that any true Amer
ican citizen will contend that Wash
ington, d. c., the National Capital
should not be the most beautiful city,
architecturally, in the whole world
Here we have the wonderful public
buildings and parks so admirably
placed.
1t would seem that in order for
your plans to be successful you should
have the hearty cooperation of the
real estate operators and merchants
of the city. The erection of a cheap
row OF houses, unsightly warehouse
or factory i'll neighborhood previ-
ously surrounded by residences is not
only an eyesore to the visitors to our
city. but certainly is a rank injustice
to the owners Of homes already 10.
Gated.
A trip through our city today will
reveal many such instances, most of
realty operator or the utter disre-
gard of the selfish merchant.
There is now pending before the
LonlnG Commission petition re-
questing the reZoning of industrial
property on which a permit has been
| issued to a prominent hardware con
Germ to build factory and warehouse
| in "A comparatively new residential sec
ton of the city. This contemplated
| project is to be located near Tenth
street and Rhode Island avenue north.
| east, and actually protrudes into a
residential section.
Committees of two citizens associa-
| tions Of this section have called on
| this firm and failed to enlist their
Sympathies.
1t would seem to the writer that if
this project could be prevented it
would be one step toward the success
of a more beautiful Washington, which
| is sponsored by your paper.
W F. FINN
Evening star., 1926-02-01

inal is caught by a precinct detective
or by headquarters man SO long as
he has been caught. But at times
there has been impatience with a dis
position on the part of the precinct
Of solution and withhold information
from headquarters and the other way
about. All members of the force are
policemen, and this present order is
calculated to make them all more effi-
cient in the discharge OF their duties,
routine and special.
Evening star., 1926-02-01
Justice for Judges' Asked
In Comment on Salary Bill

Legislation 10 provide higher sal
aries for members of the Federal
courts, including the Supreme Court
of the United States, has the unquali-
fled Endorsement of public sentiment
as reflected in representative news
papers throughout the country. Many
eminent lawyers now sacrifice their
material interests to public service of
this type, but a strong feeling has
developed against a condition which
makes such sacrifice necessary. and
the public evidently believes Justice
for judges" 10 he good public policy.
Quoting Il statement by Charles
Evans Hughes that the way to show
love for America is TO pay a living
wage to American judges" the San
Francisco Bulletin emphasizes the
fact that ''the judges may not speak
for themselves and some one should
speak for them" with the added
comment: Because they may not
combine and agitate for a wage COM
mensurate with their duties. respon-
sibilities and prestige. they have been
compelled to live on salaries that
were none too liberal when fixed. and
that have become diStreSsingly in
adequate as "a result of the increased
cost of living" The Savannah Press
also speaks of the appearance Of
Charles T.. hughes and John w.
Davis before Il committee of Congress
in behalf of the measure, and con-
siders it significant that both united
in asserting in effect that decadence
might face the Federal courts under
system that failed to provide
living wage"
:. y !; <
Comparing the incomes of first
class attorneys with the salaries of
judges, the Omaha World Herald
also directs attention TO the fact that
the judicial pay falls SO far short of
furnishing what may be considered
an adequate living in governmental
circles that two of the most emf
nent lawyers in the country, both
distinguished by having been chosen
as candidate for President by great
political parties, came before Con-
greSS to urge an increase in the
wage" Strong support is noted by
the Columbus Ohio State Journal, not
only from men Of national promi-
nence," but also from such national
organizations as the United Mine
Workers, which gave its approval to
the increase, declaring higher salaries
were needed to insure an absolutely
independent judiciary"
Inc feuerdI Judges, incluuiiS 'ho
members of the Supreme Court, "are
clearly within their rights" according
to the New York Evening Post, "in
expecting an emolument that accords
with the dignity of their office and
the value of their service. The Amer
lean people," continues the Post,
should not ask Federal judges to ac-
cept the honor of the appointment as
most of the compensation for the
work they do" Furthermore. in the
judgment of the Pittsburgh Sun. "a
good judge cannot be overpaid; per-
haps he cannot be paid at all in terms
Of dollars for his Importance to So
ciety az q. bulwark of justfUA But
Evening star., 1926-02-01

Making fun of America is u favorite
literary paStime among pamphleteers
who write with IA German accent. 1t
would. be possible to reveal the former
Kaiser as u gigantic jest; but the
recognition OF pathos overwhelms the
sense of humor.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

The bread market cannot be man
aged in such a way as to deprive
the intelligent masses of cereal nour-
ishment in its most substantial and
appetizing form. There is not and
there never can he a ''hoecal<e" mo-
nopuly
Evening star., 1926-02-01

\ genuine infant prodigy endures as
such into a ripe old age. Admiring
friends of Al Smith Will never cease
patting him on the head and assur-
ing him that some day lie viii be
President of the United States.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

When, Judge McCamant of Oregon
says that Theodore Roosevelt was not
II good American he displays the TEN
permanent inclined to start fight
rather than the judicial mind trained
10 consider each utterance.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

The picturesque interest IN Arctic
exploration still remains uufortitied by
any definite prospect of making the
unlimited ice supply available to this
months.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

One admirable purpose is sure to be
accomplished by the World Court in
making dignifed and fairly remunera-
tive positions for number of worthy
and scholarly personages
Evening star., 1926-02-01

Predictions OF a shortage in the
natural oil supply are discounted by
the fact that automobile manufac-
turers are buster than ever in ex-
rending their market. The financial
leaders may he depended on TO make
tions which may affect the practical
availability Of their mechanical out
mt
Evening star., 1926-02-01
Intrusion,

What is your opinion of war
Il disapprove Of it" answered Sen
ator Sorghum. but it's something like
the grip or scarlet fever. Every once
in a while it comes along regardless
Of the fact that nobody on earth ap-
proves of il -
Evening star., 1926-02-01

Chilly heating plants and SCOT.
smirched cities have distinguished the
Winter of 1926. No matter whether
the operators or the miners win. the
consuming public has lost.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

The theory of evolution has urged
the monkey forward, which makes
him rank almost as a satanic inf1u-
ence. He offers no speech. But he
looks the part.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

If Uncle Sam should decide to take
Il vital and aggressive interest in the
League of Nations some of the old
members may yet be inclined to won
der why they invited him in.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

Announcement of a coal strike set
tlement is delayed, but the cold-wave
news comes along with relentless regtl-
larity.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

Friends of Senator Borah regard
him as in line for the most distinguish
ed honors that the "I-told-you-so Club
may have to offer.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

you'll hear that the prospects are far
less discouraging, thanks to a pre-
cinct- by precinct organization that has
been whipped into shape.
tChaVzixht -192oA
Evening star., 1926-02-01

Conferences concerning the coal sit IL
alton have lasted SO long as to create
the horrible suspicion that somebody
is filibustering.
Evening star., 1926-02-01
Kate by Naii-Payable i'll Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States and Canada.
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press i exclusi, civ entitled
Ia the use for republication Of all news dis
patches credited TO IL or not otherwise cred
Ned in this paper and also the local news
Evening star., 1926-02-01
The Early Robin.

The early robin comes along
And sings a melancholy song
I'm in all wrong, I'm in all wrong
Where will he go? What will he do?
One thing ! know, and so do you:
His cheeriest song he'll sing anew.
So, Mr.. Robin Bird, We'll wait
With you till Time sets matters
straight
And May brings blossoming 10 the
gate.
Evening star., 1926-02-01
Approaching Salvation.

From the San Antonio Evening News
Laundrymen are expecting a billion
dollar business annually by 1880, and
that should bring us close to godliness.
Evening star., 1926-02-01
The Point of View.

From the Los Angeles Times.
Even when all you got Of the chick.
en- is the neck, just think how much
better off you are than that neck is
Evening star., 1926-02-01
Imagination.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph
A new seed catalogue and a hot
kitchen stove are almost as good as
Summer itself.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

A legislator is now known less by
the party that elected him than by the
"bloc' with which he af1iliates.
Evening star., 1926-02-01
Hard Losers.

From the Asheville Times.
Among the poor which we have with
ms alWays Aca the Door spprtss
Evening star., 1926-02-01
kindicatiOu.

The leadership of women must in
evitably be recognized"
"It has been fully recognized, Hen
rietta," replied Mr.. Meekton. THE
laws and the fashions now prove that
Carrie Nation and DIR. Mary Walker
were both absolutely right"
Evening star., 1926-02-01

every man makes mistakes said
Uncle Eben; "de foolish folks is de
ones dat turns deir lives into factory
foh steady output of EN-"
Evening star., 1926-02-01

Jud Tunkins says it's the big noise
that carries influence. There's no use
trying to argue with a saXophone
player.
Evening star., 1926-02-01
The Evening star New spaper Company

The Eveuin- star. with the sunday morn
ing edi tiOn, is delivered NV carriers w'tfIln
Ihe city at TO cents per month daily only r,
10 cents per month sunday only, 20 cents
per month Orders may he sent by uall or
sel-phone Main 5000. Collection i mMe d!
carrier at the end of each month.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

@ What States have the most blue
grass pasturage?-B. r. =.
A. Kentucky blue grass is most
abundant in Kentucky. northern Mis-
souri,, southern Iowa Tennessee and IN
the mountainous portions of Virginia
and West Virginia
Evening star., 1926-02-01

Q. What is the land area of the
Northern Hemisphere and of the
Southern?-M. T. NcCi
A. In the Northern Hemisphere
there are 3S,500,000 square miles Of
and; in the Southern, 13, 800 900 square
miles.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

.. How il wood bent. II. NJ
A. The Forest Service SAYS that IL!
bending wood the steam process IS
| used. Wood that is used for this pur
pose is usually hickory and ash A
straight piece of the wood is steamed
thoroughly in lyed steam, then bent
over any kind OF shape to suit the pun
pose ana clamped down until II i~
dried.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

q. When was the National Educa.
ton Association organized?-D. E
A. This voluntary organization Of
teachers had its beginning in 1857 in
Philadelphia, Pa. 1t now has an active
membership of over 10000.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

Washington's most inveterate send
er of regrets, at these recurring peri
DDS of dinner epidemics, is William
Howard Taft. Practically ever since
he became Chief Justice of the United
States, five years ago, Mr.. Taft has
declined to go out nights except on
the most important provocation.
Most Of his friends in official and
Evening star., 1926-02-01

q. What can be done 10 cotton
wood trees to prevent the cotton from
forming?-C. B. n.
A. DR.. ". II. Long Of Albuquerque.
y. Mex, says that experiments have
shown that the problem can he solved
by the use Of a sulphuric acid spray.
A per cent solution usually kills
the blossoms. The spraying should
be done between the time the catkinS
Evening star., 1926-02-01

q. What relation is John Washing
ton of San Francisco to George Wash
Iington?-E. ".
A. He is the great-great- grandson OF
Samuel Washington, the eldest brothei
of George Washington.
Evening star., 1926-02-01

Q. When Nermeer's Lady Writing
was sold in 1896, how much money
was paid for the painting?-A. i. Il.
A. At the auction TO which YOU re
fer, this painting brought the equiva
lent OF about S6 in our money. one OF
his works has since sold for 5000. 900
Evening star., 1926-08-18
MARYLAND WHEAT CROP
SETS HlGH.YlEID RECORD

Special Dispatch "a The ssar
BALTIMORE, August ls.-Mary-
lands 1925 wheat crop set high rec
ord for the average yield per acre,
which is the largest east OF the Mis-
sissipri River. according to John S.
Dennee agricultural statietician OF
the United States Department OF Agri-
culture for Maryland.
This years average yield was said
by Mr.. Dennee to be the largest in
the SO years that crop statistics have
been compiled by the Federal Gov.
eminent While the average yield was
e2.S bushels per acre, many farmers
reported yields up to IS bushels an
acre
/ Estimated value OF the Maryland
wheat crop was fixed at $13.079,000
By Mr. Dennee. The total crop was
estimated at le.1s1 900 bushels from a
wheat acreage Of about $4,000 acres.
Last wears production was about
II, 900, 900 bushels. Mr.. Dennee said.
while the average production IL about
9,s57 900 bushels.
July rains that resulted in some
damage to wheat have aided the corn
crop In Maryland. according to Mr..
Dennee, who forecasted a production
of 21.39S, 900 bushels this year. Last
years production was $3.50 900 bush.
els.
Corn acreage this year Is about
574 900 acres.
The composite report for all Mary,
land crops shows A gain. however. an
Improvement OF les per cent over
last year being reported by the de-
partment
Evening star., 1926-08-18
Fruit and Vegetable Prices.

Appies-Supplies liberal: hushel
baskets. Maryland and Virginia. varl-
Gus varieties. 75al.00: few high as
l.25.
antaloupes-Supplies moderate de
rand moderate, market steady; North
Carolina. standards. 36s and ASS.
Green meats. 1.50a" 90. few high as
2.25. Homegrowns mostly supplying
the market.
Ora apes-Hcmegro supplying the
market.
Lettuce-Supplies light, demand
moderate. market steady; New York.
c-dozen crates, big Boston type. I.7S.
Onions-Supplies '7ight; demand
light market steady; Massachusetts,
lno-pound sacks Yellows, 2.95.
Peaches-Supplies moderate: de
mand moderate. market steady:
Georgia and North Carolina. hushel
baskets Elbertas, large to very large
size. oeoaeo5: best. mostly 3.@@5
Virginia, skies Bellies. large sizes,
200: bushel baskets. Hileys. 200: few
co5: half bushel boxes larse size.
high color. lao: hushel baskets.
Champion. medium to large size.
i5oa2 90: hushel baskets Reeves.
large size. oo5a250. Maryland.
bushel baskets Carmans. small size.
rires. 1.c5.
Potatoes-Suprlies light: demand
moderate. market steady: l5o- pound
sacks Cobhlers. L. s. No 1. best.
mostly 4.95; few higher.
Sweet Potatoes-Supplies light,
demand moderate, market dull:
North Carolina. cloth top stave bar
rels. yellows, 6.0oae so, few 100:
red varieties and white vans. 500.
Watermelors-Supr light; de-
n,and limited. market steady. Nir-
ginia, bulk. per 100 melons. Tom Wat.
sons ard EXcclls, selects, 3o.o0a4o.00.
few 5000; primes, l5.ooaao.oo, no car
lot sales reported.
Corn-Supplies moderate demand
moderate. market steady; homegrown,
sacked. per dozen. sugar corn. loa20.
Gucumhers-Supple light, demand
light, market slightly stronger: home
srown. half-bushel hampers, 15ai.e0.
Peas-No supplies on market.
Evening star., 1926-08-18
GRAIN PIT SIGNALS
WILD But EFFICIENT
Waving Arms Replace TTing
Threats as Sales Speed
Into Millions.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. August 1s.-To see the
Roman salute given In an it's classic
perfection, visit the Chicago Beard
OF Trade. On an exciting day the
crowds Of brokers in the wheat pit
really cutdo the Fascist.
Especially OF late. with wheat
rrices whirling wildly. tourists in
Chicago seem never to tire CT the
waving arms thrust skywRrd on
The life7and death earnestnsss Of
the action appears all the nlore fasci.
mating because Of strange accompany
ing gestures Their signffcance In
rarely understood by outsiders, hut
every detail is fun of meaning-an
Indispensable deaf-a nd. dumb language
or the grain trade.
BUSINESS in Millions.
The whole bizarre pantomtrne-
however much 1t rnay resemble q
salute to Mussolini-is demonstrated
by experience to be the best method
Vet devised for tra.nsacting like a
fash business that runs daily tar up
into millions of bushels
The eager oblique upward stretch
of the right arm or each cf the nul-
tatuue or brokers StHndinR I1p-toe IN
the trading pit. signifies not merely
that he is striving to buy Or sell but
also. expresses in exact form the den
mite amount and the actual intended
price. Where everybody Is shouting
even the best lungs have their limit
and something more n needed.
Whole Hand, 25.0Do Bushels.
The device Is simplicity itseE-a
sign manual in which the whole hand
displayed vertically means es,ooo
bushels. each finger counting as 5.eoc
bushels. Price In even cents h IN
dicated hy the clenched fist, held
horizontally. Each horizontal finger
separately extended represents az
added eight OF cent up to Ave
eighths. The extended hand entirely
with the fingers horizontal. but c}ose
.Eether, means three.quai'ters, and
the thumb raised separately is a sig
nal for seven-e:Ehths. Whether this
grain In offered or betnE bid for II
shown by q slight motion Of the hand
to or from the trader himself.
GroteSque as the system may look
the signaling not only closes contracts
involving millions. but alsc INSTANTLY
enables the off1cia! reporters every
moment to note az a glance the actua
price az Grain-the price TRANSMITTED
from Chicago to all the markets c1
the world.