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Local Loot Found in New York.

The capture of a man in New York
City with a number of fur coats
marked with the name of a Wash
ington merchant from whom they
had been stolen few days previous
may lead to the solution of the prob
lem of the recent robberies here
which have totaled many thousands
of dollars. This series of thefts,
committed with boldness and skill
and without leaving any trace of the
identity of the robbers. was pre-
sumably the work OF one gang. At
least the Operatives" engaged in
these raids were directed by a single
authority. 1t is utterly improbable
that so many local stores should have
been visited within a short time by
Independent gangs OF burglars, each
working on it's own initiative. The
methods were too similar, the class
of goods taken too identical, to per-
NIT any other hypothesis than that
this was a well planned drive for
loot that could be easily transported
and disposed of through fences in
another city.
Criticism OF the local police for
failure to stop these thefts is sue
ceeded by congratulations upon the
successful haul of yesterday which
may result in the disclosure of the
whole criminal scheme. It is evident
that the goods were about to be put
on the market. Through an over
sight the labels had not been removed
and they were of course identified at
once. The man arrested with the
goods may not have been himself
participant in the robbery. He may
have been merely a messenger, a
transporter, an agent of the fence, per-
haps a go-between. His possession
of quantity of garments bearing
the name of Washington merchant
may be regarded as evidence of some
degree Of guilt, and having thus
been taken in circumstances to leave
little If any defense, he may be dis
posed to give a clue to the other
operators, perhaps to the means of
marketing the stolen goods.
The real solution of this problem
lies in the discovery of the fence.
once that is located the game OF the
clothing thieves becomes risky. Wash
ingtons laws are not quite as drastic
as those of New York, where the
Baumes statutes are in force to
menace every third time offender
with life Imprisonment. 1t is pos
sible that the transfer of activities
of the metropolitan thieves from that
jurisdiction to other cities such as
Washington may be due to the
severity of those laws. However that
may be, Washington can in case of
proved guilt give a sufficiently stiff
penalty, If the courts are so dis
posed, to make operations here de-
cidedly dangerous.
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THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

| Why do some men seem to get more
out of life than others?
This question has been proposed
to us, as if we could solve it, and we
| thank the questioner for his con-
fidence, but must state here that we
have no idea of trying it.
There can be no harm, however, in
considering one phase of the ques-
ton, as offering some insight into the
problem.
The enjoyment of life seems to come
mostly to those who have real in
terest in details.
BY details is meant the various
facets, as it were, of any problem, any
article, any thought, any hobby, any
anything.
Superficial consideration is not the
way to the true enjoyment of life.
Yet 1t is commonly seen that most
men are too busy to really look at
anything that does not have some
| relation to their daily living.
Now the daily living is the big
thing, of course, and proper interest
in what one does to earn his daily
bread is all that the educators have
proclaimed it to be.
This, however, is not the interest of
which we speak. These interests" are
so small, in comparison, that most
persons seem to totally overlook them.
Hence, we believe, they simplify
life beyond the interest stage.
And with interest out of the game
the best and truest enjoyment of life
is hardly possible.
" Il * X
The person who has the ability to
really see what he looks at, for in
nj iY1fa
How often have you shown some
article to friend. only to have him or
| her declare, yes, very pretty" and
! then pass on to something that in
terests them more?
This is a common experience
Then, some weeks or it may be
months later, the disinterested person
suddenly discovers the thing and be-
comes enthusiastic.
why, don't you remember, I
showed you that Il long time ago!"
But he does not remember.
Honestly, as far as he is concerned,
he never saw the thing before He
was and is interested only in mas.
sive effect that fairly knocks him be-
tween the eyes.
All the small affairs of life he holds
to be petty as. in truth, they are. re-
garded solely from his viewpoint.
Considered in themselves and for
themselves. they have aspects of
interest which he is unwise in pass
ing over, for out Of just such little in
terests is built one of the best means
to happiness.
The accumulation of these little in
terests, one by one, has the same
effect as rolling a small SNOWFALL
through the snow--the first thing one
knows, he has a very large one.
Such is life.
X X X X
Select some acquaintance who seems
to get a great deal out of living" as
the saying is.
He may be rich, he may be poor.
he may be educated. he may say
'haint," he may have heard every
grand opera or he may have heard
nothing more pretentious than cyan
kee Doodle"
All this makes no difference.
Study him quietly, and the chances
are 10 to l that you will find him to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01
"Trisn Becomes q National.

Washington's base ball club, for so
many years the victim of unhappy
circumstances and the ill-fortune that
hesets teams with uncanny persist
ence, and then for two seasons favored
by fortune with the highest league
honors, is again in luck. AS a result
Of recent upturnings in the national
organization it now profits richly in
the acquisition of one of the most
eminent players in the game, one of
the most popular and highly respect
sd. 1t is in fact the only club in the
circuit thus far to gain an advantage
from the recent turmoil which marked
the Winter season of 1926-27 as one
Of the most exciting of many years.
With the signing of Iris" Speaker
as a regular player the Washington
team is greatly strengthened. He
brings a batting prowess that is need
ed. He brings a consummate knowl-
edge of the game In all its details. He
brings spirit of earnestness and will
TO win" coupled with the highest
sense of craftsmanship. He is indeed
a most valuable acquisition.
When Speaker was accused of par
ticipation in shady deal for the sake
of chance 20 make a betting stake
there was no credence on the part of
the base ball public. There was moth
ing in his record to justify the sus-
picion that he had engaged in so
shameful a proceeding. A full exam.
ination of the testimony adduced at
hearings fully exonerated him. He
was declared "A free agent, to sign
wherever he pleased within the Amer.
lean League, and Immediately five
clubs bid for his services. He has
signed with Washington, not merely
because of the attractiveness of the
offer In financial terms, but because
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

be a man easily interested in any
thing, just for its own sake, not Tor
his.
Show him a radio set, and i'm
mediately he will begin to wonder
about it.
He will not he satisfied to simply
listen to it's output. He must open
the lid, inquire about the tubes, the
batteries, the system of audio ampll-
ication. Imagine, even, that he Is
radio mani
Then you may find that he is not
dumb when you talk to him of flow
ers. He likes flowers. He raises
chem himself. and is eager to discuss
the comparative merits of seedmen.
! He is not content to grow the same
old things, year after year, but wants
to look into new plants.
When he orders some bulbs the mat
ter of the packing intrigues his fancy.
| The gentleman who is forever com
planning that life Is q bore would
simply tear off the bags from each
bulb and throw them away, but our
| interested friend is interested In this,
| too.
$50 this is the way they do it, he
SAYS to himself, as he notes the
| curious way the open end of the bag
is tucked back over Itself.
He opens the next bag carefully, In
order to catch on to just how it is
| done, and the next he must fold back
| in the same way.
Some day he will surprise his
| friends, If the question should arise.
| by showing them how the packers
| pack.
why, we never noticed that" they
tx-iII nd ~ Sc, I'm tho tFDIin1o-
| they never notice things.
" v y x
| What is this, then, but q ceaseless
curiosity, such as all children display,
carried over into adult life?
This is one of the few ways in which
| the legend of Peter Pan, the "boy who
never grew up" can be made to come
| true for every one.
BY assuming too whole-heartedly
| the complete manners of maturity,
millions lose that curiosity by means
| Of which children commonly learn
more, before their seventh year, in a
| sense, than they will eyer pick up
| later.
Once men and women alike wanted
| to put on the airs of ''grown-ups, -
| but a more sensible desire in this re-
| spect of recent years has led countless
! thousands to attempt to look and act
| as young as possible.
| Might we suggest that one of the
best ways to achieve this result is to
! be genuinely interested in everything
and, as this is somewhat of a counsel
of perfection, that a taking of inter
| est, where one has it not, is the first
step toward the real thing.
Begin on the simple things that
| come into your hand every day
| packages. wrapping, tin cans, tooth
paste tubes. See If they present any
new wrinkles" try to imagine the
problems of the producers, admire the
| printing in enamel.
| Listen to the bus drivers discussing
| their problems, and do not instantly
| forget it, but try to imagine what you
would do when the superintendent
| hauled you up on the green carpet
| for speeding.
This is a wonderful world. indeed
| for those who make it so for them.
! selves, as some one has said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01
An Honor Overdue.

1t has been proposed that Washing
ton he ornamented with a fitting
memorial to Maj. Charles Pierre
| L'Enfant, hero of the Revolution,
/ compa Mon Of the Marquis de Lafa-
yette, and designer of that plan for the
| Nations Capital which seems to be-
come with each succeeding year more
desirable of adherence. At recent
meeting of the LEnfant Memorial
Association, the desire was expressed
that the people of Washington grant
suitable recognition to this sterling
engineer, possibly by the erection of
memorial in the Anacostia Parkway.
Whoever shall make possible this
addition to the city's tangible testi-
monials of esteem, the residents or
the Congress of the Nation, it will
be highly appropriate structure. At
present, beyond the fame of his name
and the plan itself which he drew up,
no memorial exists to this distin-
guished Frenchman except a modest
tablet in Arlington Cemetery, logically
placed therein in 1911 because of his
military rank.
Some faults were found with his
scheme when first drawn up; some
faults may yet be found with it, nor
were the relations between the
Frenchman and Washington, Jefferson
and other public men always free from
chickering's. He was a genius and
possessed the Gallo temperament. He
performed. it IS true, the piece of
work on which his fame chiefly rests
In connection with his regular job as
army chief of engineers, having been
specially detailed to that service
L'Enfant was, Of course, paid for
his work, as were Lafayette, SteIhen
and others, but his reimbursement
seems to this day and generation
ridiculously inadequate. During the
year Of his labors here he received
5000 in addition to his expenses. Later
he was voted 500 guineas and a lot
near the Executive Mansion. At the
LlIQ6, With kCStlIlBS ny
ties and differences, he rather CURLY
declined both. Later, however, he
put in a claim for payment and Con
gress awarded him $1,391.40, making
q little over $4,000 reward in all.
The question of payment, however,
adequate or inadequate. does not enter
into the question. He came to this
country with the highest of motives.
served to the best of his ability. and
completed a piece of work which GER
tainly very few men In the new Nation
could have even attempted at the
time. That ne builded better than he
or any one else knew has been proven
by the intervening years. He not
only should have a monument here,
but 1t should be designed by the best
possible artist, situated to the best
possible advantage, and financed in
the most liberal way. 1t would honor
not only patriotic man, but a friend
ly nation and an entire learned
profession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01
Strengthening of Congress-
Power Wins Public. Approval

Strong public approval is given to
the decision of the United States SUI
preme Court upholding the right of
Congress, through it's committees, to
call witnesses and to cite recalcitrant
witnesses for contempt. Some news
papers, however, express the hope
that Congress will not use it's newly
confirmed power to such an extent as
to antagonize the public. The de-
cision was made in the case of Nal
Daugherty, who declined to appear at
a hearing involving the affairs of
his brother, former Attorney General
"The power to legislate implies the
duty to legislate intelligently." the
st. Paul Dispatch declares, with the
further comment: ''In order to leg
islate intelligently, Congress must in
right to procure information it needs,
by compulsion If necessary" The
Christian Science Monitor recognizes
the decision as "a concrete expression
of the courts recognition of the con-
current authority of the three chief
governmental units, the legislative, the
executive and the judicial. Its imme-
date effects" continues the Monitor,
ARE farreaching, as it bears directly
upon a number Of matters which are
of interest and which have been
brought before special congressional
committees. In some of these. wit
nesses who have been cited to appear
have refused to testify"
Senate Investigations have been so
numerous during the last few years"
as viewed by the Seattle Daily Times,
that the public has grown tired of
them. Much of the testimony was
introduced largely for the purpose of
causing a sensation. The people
showed commendable Judgment in dis
tinguishing between the true and the
false" The Times adds that now
that the Supreme Court has settled
the question Of compelling testimony,
perhaps there will be another out
break of investigations" The Pitts
burgh Gazette Times suggests that the
definition OF inquisitOrial power given
in the courts dictum should have the
effect OF making such inquiries less
spectacular without in the least ham,
pering their ability to bring into the
light all essential facts"
x x 4 x
1.-The clear principle of the decision
is welcome" says the New York
Times, but that paper believes 'its
successful application by congressional
investigation committees in the future
depends upon their moderation and
discretion. 1t is power to be exer-
cised at the will. but also at the
peril, of Congress-" The Times con-
than expected that the Senate, in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01
Census Advances.

Midcensus estimates just com
pleted and announced by the Federal
bureau put the population of the
United States on the list of July
next at 11S,62S,0OO, an increase of
1,492,000 over the estimate for July
/ last and of 12,917.3S0 over the
actual enumeration of January 1,
1920. This computation, which is
based upon available data regarding
births. deaths, immigration and emf
grafton, forecasts a total national
population by the beginning of 1880
of more than 120.oO0.0oo.
These intermediate calculations be-
tween actual enumerations have in
the past proved remarkably accurate.
There are two methods OF figuring
on the population between the house
toulouse counts. One is to divide
the growth of the past census period
of ten years by ten, and to add a
tenth for each year of the succeeding
decade. The other, which is more
scientific and dependable, is to take
into account all vital statistics of the
States and all Federal factors. Even
this latter method does not include
in the reckoning changes from State
to State migrations within the ma
tional territory. But such changes
do not affect the national total, how
ever they may change the State
totals.
Local interest centers in the esti-
mate of $4,000 people living in the
District on July / next, an increase
of 10000 during the current fiscal
year. At this rate Washington will
have population of $4,000 on the
list of January, 1880. The census OF
January l, 1920, gave the District
437,571. There is no reason to doubt
the midcensus estimates since that
enumeration. There is every evidence
Of such a growth here. There has
been an unchecked building develop
ment to accommodate the increase.
There is no marked surplus Of hous-
ing facilities. Had building been
checked by so per cent during the
past FIVE years there would today
have been a grave condition of con-
gestion such as that which existed
at the peak of the wartime problem.
Washington, having passed the
hah-milIion point and certain to
draw near to the 100000 mark in
the next enumeration, finds itself
confronted with new problems. Mere
numerical growth is not in itself
desirable. Quality growth is to be
preferred. Quality growth does not
necessarily mean selected popula-
ton, which is impossible, but a high
grade Of municipal equipment. A
city can spread out broadly and
thickly and lose its character. Or IT
can grow consistently and efficiently
and retain its individuality. 1t is
the hope that Washington in it's adj
vance toward a million population,
which is in the minds of many as
q practicable attainment within a
few decades, will maintain its stand
ard of attractiveness, of comfort, of
utility and above all it's distinctive
features as primarily a residential
rather than commercial community.
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particular, won't be too much tickled
with its new toy"
New force has been added to pres
ent and future Investigations, and
the teeth Of such inquiries will bite
even more deeply hereafter than they
have in the past" according to the
Philadelphia Public Ledger. The Co
lumbia Record also remarks that
while 1.-THE decision comes too late TO
matter very much so far as the
Daugherty case is concerned. 1t is OF
vital import in future affairs. because
it puts teeth in the power of Congress
to investigate practically any subject"
The Detroit News points out that had
the Supreme Court decided against
the power of Congress. Investigations
by committees appointed by that body
would have depended on the willing
ness of witnesses to testify, and that
would have meant a severe limitation
on the power of Congress to investi-
gate any subject whatsoever"
1.-THE decision dignifies the congress
sional investigation and will serve a
purpose of value to the public" the
Ohio State Journal remarks, and q
similar position is taken by the Nor
gantown New Dominion, while the
New York World feels that ''the clear
cut and unanimous decision OF the Su-
preme Court affirms necessary prin-
ciple." The Danville Bee, however.
states that las a rule, even unwilling
witnesses have been afraid to run
afoul of a congressional committee,
and so the power of a committee has
only recently been called into ques-
ton" The Bee points out that now "a
witness will either testify or go to
jail-provided always that the COM
granted to it by Congress and confines
itself to matters bearing on legisla-
ton"
Doubtless the court will have an
opportunity to pass on some OF the
questions asked before the hearings
are over" suggests the Louisville
Courier-Journal, referring to sena-
torial primary probes. "It would not
be surprising" continues that paper,
ito see a witness fall back on his con-
stitutional right to refrain from in
eliminating himself. Not being a
court bound by the presumption OF
innocence, the Senate would be at lib
erty to draw it's own conclusions from
such an acknowledgment of guilt"
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette also
suggests the possibility of such a claim
by witness, and refers to the prac-
tice as "a frequent recourse in con-
gressional hearings" while it sees I'M
certainty as to Just how far the usual
presidents which safeguard q witness
upon his plea Of self-incrimination
may 60"
The Lexington Leader recalls that
"the Government has been fought at
every turn in its efforts to get at the
bottom of the oil cases, and to inves-
tigate the primaries and elections In
volving the seats of certain Senator'S
elect" but adds that matters seem
to be clearing up somewhat" The
Hartford Times. answering those who
have questioned the right of the Sem
ate 10 reject members-elect. asserts,
1.-THE fact that it's power in one direc-
ton is so clearly upheld should make
men chary about maintaining that
there is lack OF II in othsr dfrsc-
tions.''
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dents of the community, they are
given the absolute right of way-a
right that cannot be challenged. It
therefore behooves the motorists of
Washington to watch theirs step and
cooperate in order that the proper
functions of the department can be
carried out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01
SHOOTING STARS.
ny pHLANDER JOHNSON.
February.

February.
February, on your way
Through the shadows, dull and gray
Dreary are the hours you bring
Thought heard a robin sing!
February, on your way
Toward the loneliness of May!
Snowflakes fiutter through the gloom
Thought / saw a rose in bloom!
Patiently along we stray
Through q weary, wintry day,
In our hearts, somehow we cling
To a bright, unchanging Spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

One of the saddest features of many
a sensational trial is the manner in
which participants, instead of being
ashamed Of the notoriety, appear to
enjoy it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

A statesman must expect more or
less antagonism when he undertakes
TO extend Ben Franklin's advice be-
yond Thrift week and make it ap'
plicable the year round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

A number Of men who face the
courts without fear shudder when the
tax collector serves notice that back
payments are due.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

A number of homicide mysteries in
various parts of the country have
complicated the question of protecting
the public by doubts as to whether
the police can protect themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

scoffer-an ignorant scoffer. / think.
which Is the worst kind of skeptic.
This is purely personal confession,
but let me say that I'm convert.
East Wind" alone-and this is not by
any means the most important work
of Amy Lowell--has brought to me.
deep sense of the Importance of Amy
lowell in the field of modern poetry,
IN the field Of letters as well, in the
field Of achievement on the part Of
woman OF the period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01
Kate by MaiI-Payable i'm Advance.
EoEAl. NIarYIand and VIRGINIA.
An Other States and Canada.
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
70 the Use for republication of all news DIS
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred.
I,ed n this paper and also the local news .a~
published herein. All rights of publication
Of special DISPATCHES herein are also reserved.
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Victorious Drydom.

1.-THE drys are usually victorious"
That's true" said Senator Sor-
ghum. 1--WE still read of the way
Noah left the vets to disaster while he
showed he knew enough to come in
out of the wet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

China demands that she be permit
ted to regard her fight as local
demonstration in which innocent by
ISLANDERS must take their chances and
not complain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

International relationships call not
merely for diplomatists but for expert
accountants to give them material to
discuss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01

Philosophers agree that war ID 1901.
ish. And yet philosophers quarrel
among themselves.