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Evening star., 1927-12-02
THIS AND THAT rs<
BY CHARLES Z. TRACEWELL.

Spring season. Nature Is teaching us
this year that Spring may linger the
year round.
To sit with the January drift Of
seedmen's catalogues beside the fire
and to decide upon what flowers to
plant several months hence Is
pleasant occupation for q cold Winter
evening.
II the entire family luckily shares
in the horticultural enthusiasm, the
Chief Gardener-there is always one
such-finds help and encouragement.
AS agreeable as this employment is,
1t offers no material help to the ap-
pearance of a garden. Just as An
drew Jackson is said to have walked
to the east of the White House, stuck
his cane into the earth. indicating the
site of the Treasury, and said Put it
here" so the home gardener finds
direct inspiration in the garden itself,
the veritable place he wishes to i'm.
prove.
There upon the ground he may
easily decide which features are poor
and thus ought to be eliminated,
which good and so should be retained
In the narrow back yard, the typical
city garden, he will come to the real
ization that the best treatment is one
Strangely enough he will discover
that this same "cluttered look" Is ex-
actly the appearance which his yard
possesses. He came into it, let us
suppose. withint knowing a thing
about plants or gardens. He did the
best he could. He put a row Of lilacs
at right angles to the walk in the
belief that they would provide bit
of privacy near the house.
Today he knows that lilacs have a
way of growing beyond the amateurs
expectations, and that there is nothing
to be done with them but transplant
them to a new situation.
This brings up at once the whole
treatment OF the back yard. Hap
hazard flower beds, put in without re-
gard to the yard. as whole. must go.
1t is realized that only by keeping the
various aspects of the garden in mind
can the truly pleasing back yard be
achieved.
1t Is seen that such a garden is
buildng.up process. literally and figu-
ratively. The yard must "slope," as
it were. downward from the back to-
ward the house: that is, the heaviest
growths Of shrubbery and flower beds
must be at the rear, away from the
house, and these must diminish as
they come forward.
This presupposes that the third di.
mensiOn" of the garden. that of height,
is taken care of by the erection of a
small teahouse. with a pointed roof
or by the utilization of tall.growing
shrubs along the back fence and down
the sides of the yard for some distance
A garage takes care of this element
in the garden plan very nicely, Civ.
ing height and background at'one and
the same time. So many garages are
ugly simply because they are unpaint
ed and uncared for in other ways.
Properly handled, they might become
pleasing features of small yards, as
well as capable containers of motor
cars.
Go out into the yard and give the
place the "once over" You may be
surprised at the shortcomings you will
note. and equally pleased with the
means you will devise for righting
them. There Is a pleasure in achieve.
ment, whether in the office, on the
golf course or in a small back yard.
Evening star., 1927-12-02
Dawes Defers to Lowden.

Cen. Dawes declares that he is not
q candidate for the presidency and ad'
Socates the nomination of former
Gov. Lowden, on the assumption that
MIR. Coolidge is not himself candi.
date for the office for another term.
That is a perfectly logical position,
that rebounds to the credit OF one
OF Illinois tavorite sons, deferring as
he does to another.
1t does not, however, follow that
the Vice President is out OF the
reckoning. He will not go into the
primaries for support, throwing his
strength TO Mr.. Lowden. Should the
latter succeed in gaining headway'
and secure a definite place in the bal
ioting, Gen. Dawes will probably not
figure in the early stage of the contest
at the convention. if it should run for
ieveral ballots. But there always re-
mains the possibility of such protrac-
ton of the contest for the nomination
that strength may be thrown to an
other than one OF the leaders, and in
this situation the name of Dawes may
command attention and gain support.
Unuuestionably interest is at pres.
ent centered, as respects the Repub-
lfcan situation, upon what Mr.. Cool.
idge will say to the Republican ma
tional committee members next week.
II he amplifies his August statement,
making 1t specifically understood that
he will not in any circumstances per-
init his name to be considered by the
convention. the case remains AZ at
present, with the names of Hoover,
I5owden and Curtis definitely before
the party. with Hughes az a posi-
biIity, and with favorite sons in per.
haps some number yet to be advanced
and supported. If, on the contrary,
Mr.. Coolidge does not choose" to say
anything further about the matter,
eonfining his remarks to generalities
and issues. the possibility Of his being
drafted" for service again al a candi.
date will remain, and every estimate
OF the outcome must include the pos
ability Of his nomination as the re.
suit OF = general demand by the dele
Gates. despite his personal desire to
Be relieved Of further duty.
Gen. Dawes statement does not
change the state of the case, save as
70 the point OF his entering the pri-
n1aries. In case the Lowden showing
In not sufiicient to carry him over the
linz. after several ballots. it 10 to be
expected that. unless some other de-
velcpment occurs to put forward an
other candidacy as commanding, it
would turn to him. He remains a
potential candidate. despite his gallant
disclaimer now in behalf of his fellow
Iilinoisian.
Evening star., 1927-12-02

endeavors in the publication of the
pictures. Hays says he feels a sense
of individual responsibility for clean.
ing up the screen. He's anxious for
his old cronies in politics and public
life to know that he's doing his best
in that direction. Hays is certain that
the recent Trade Practice Conference
of the motion picture industry, con-
vened by the Federal Trade Com.
mission, will result in progressive and
permanent improvement in the quail
ity of movies, especially from the
moral standpoint. Producers have
practically pledged themselves to a
code of "Don'ts" and BE Carefuls." /"
which Hays Is confident will work
wonders in respect of better flms.
X X
Senator Borah is going to have
another go at bringing about recog'
milton of Soviet Russia, though not
very hopeful of success. He's encour'
aged by recent poll taken by Russky
Golos, a Muscovite newspaper pub
lished in New York, among prominent
and sociologists unanimously favored
recognition. So did 80 per cent of the
writer's who voted. OF labor leaders
SO per cent are tabulated prO-recogni-
tion. Forty per cent of business mag.
mates who replied said they were for
recognition. Congress sides over
whelmingly with the Coolidge. Kellogg
non.recognition policy, according to
the poll. Only 25 per cent of House
and Senate members are put down as
recognitionists.
Here's some terse frst.aid to woma n
voters from Mrs. Medill Mccormick,
Republican national committeewoman n
and candidate for Congresswoman at
large from Illinois: ITS issues, not
personalities, which count in politics.
My father, Mark Hanna, taught me
that. He said 1t was the failure of
men to observe that principle which
led to party disorganixation. You
must hold meetings at every cross
roads in your community. You must
teach votors first of all not to discuss
under any circumstances the person.
alities they are supporting or those
they are opposing. Women must
learn to talk only Of issues, to disre.
gard sex lines, and to consider only
candidates qualifications. 1t is of the
utmost Importance that the next Re.
publican national convention shall
contain a fun representation Of
woman delegate"
tCoDyright. 1927
Evening star., 1927-12-02
Jackson Day Dinner Viewed
With Speculation by Press

The prospect of a Jackson Day din.
ner in January in an effort to har.
monize conflicting elements in the
Democratic party Is viewed by the
press with special interest and with a
disposition in many quarters to
wonder what will be the attitude Of
some of the party's chief figures to-
ward each other If they meet around
get-together board.
The st. Louis Post-Dispatch Gnde.
pendenO believes that 1.-The plan of re-
viving this event. which Glenn Shaver,
chairman of the national committee
has announced, will be greeted with
applause by the public and wailing
That is. 1t will be greeted with ap-
plause by the public, and wailing by
the politicians. Andrew Jack
son was victorious general and q
man Of honor, but his chief contribu.
tiOn to his country rests on neither
of these facts. He will be remembered
partly because one of his first presi-
Dental acts was to free the country
from the tyranny of bureaucracy and
to establish democracy. Which
Is surely reason enough why the pub.
lie should cheer upon hearing that the
Democrats are going to restore old
Andrew to respectable standing"
Commenting on the announcement
that John w. Davis will make the har.
mony address," the Little Rock Arkan.
sas Democrat Democratic) remarks:
''Mr. Davis must rise to the supreme
heights Of oratorical genius to keep
harmony during the dinner. That Is.
il the question of prohibition ever
reaches the floor of the banquet hall.
~
Reed making a speech without taking
A fling at prohibition? Or can you
imagine McAdoo, or Walsh, or Don.
ahey getting very far into a speech
without defending it? But perhaps
Mr.. Davis will be able to avert such a
catastrophe. Let us hope So"
However, il there is going to be
Evening star., 1927-12-02

knock.down and drag-out fight among
Democrats next year." advises the
Atlanta Constitution Democratic) "it
might be well to have it start in Jam
uary. There would be time between
then and July for the rank and file
to understand the situation and issue
armistice and peace orders"
The New York Evening World Gnde-
penden) gives the further advice that
IF there is anything that the Demo-
Gratis need today more than anything
else it Is series of dinners and
speeches to remind them that there
are party principles and traditions
that have come down from the days
of Jefferson and jackson. The sooner
they resume their acquaintance with
the fundamentals the better"
Nevertheless, in the opinion OF the
Nashville Banner independently, there
are Democrats Of very many minds.
and these would necessarily bring con.
f1icting views. Gov. Smith OF New
York, Gov. Ritchie of Maryland, Sen.
ators Reed of Missouri and Edwards
OF New jersey" adds the Banner,
would find little welcome from the
party's dry contingent. Senator Glass
of Virginia says that a wet leadership
would ruin the party. Mr.. McAdoo is
on record as opposing any compromise
on the issue of prohibition. Then
there are differences on the subject
of tariff rates. Increase of ma M.
factures in the South has given pause
to many Southern Congressmen.
Methods of tax reduction have vet TO
be agreed upon"
'We wish the Democrats we'll. but
we fear they may not achieve har-
mony. and that they will not like it
il they do" says the New Bedford
Standard Republican), with the !sex.
planation: UP to certain point har-
mony is desirable, but the minute it
Is emphasized In such unmistakable
fashion as Is proposed, the fear that
II will be construed as a sacrifice Nof
takes hold" The Rutland
Herald Republican, also asks: "Nhat
price harmony IL its chief end Is in
ertia?" .%
The project in itself suggests TO the
Times-Star RepublicanJ
need within the Republican party.
That paper declares: The fact that
the clashing ambitions of distinguished
Democrats make the celebration a po-
tential liability does not OFFSET the fact
that things are out Of balance because
the Republicans havesno patron saint"
The Times.Star suggests Henry CLAY.
who "espoused what became Repub.
lican principles with an unequaied ar
dor. and. politically. he was a leader
of leaders,
Andrew Jackson Is looked upon as
the father OF Democracy" says the
Savannah Press Dsmocratic), "and
the revival of the party always dates
from the Jackson day dinner. Every.
body remembers the great dinner of
1920. which was held at two hotels In
City. Democracy was
quite rich in presidential candidates
that year. and they were all heard
from. Woodrow Wilson was lying an
Invalid at the White House, but he
sent a written communication which
was read amid cheers. William Jen-
nings Bryan was one of the moving
speakers. and It will be remembered
he opposed the Wilson policy OF max.
Ing the League OF Nations the para
mount issue Of the campaign"
Evening star., 1927-12-02

lem. They have commercially taken
steps to safeguard their properties. or.
ganizing protective committee which
In cooperation with the police will
perhaps effect the capture Of the thief.
They would. of course. he delighted If
he should transfer his attentions to
another section, where perhaps his
chances of eva sion will not be as good
as they seem to be In the area of his
present operations.
1t may be repeated that this prowl.
er's chances of escape diminish with
every raid ne makes. His Identification
may come at any hour. While he has
been clever and skillful In his move.
ments thus far. his crimes do not bear
the mark of professionalism. 1t is the
more, certain. therefore, that he will
b1under sooner or later and be caught
In the net that Is closing about him.
Evening star., 1927-12-02
Southern William Tells.

Two New Orleans city detective
shot 1t out for the possession OF a
hat, one Ticking half dozen ciga.
rettes from the lips Of his comrade, the
latter then shooting three smokes
from the mouth OF the other, only to
take off a slice of nose on the fourth
shot.
These Southern William Tells may
not have fired shots heard around the
world, but they renewed the faith of
many persons in the craftsmanship
of city detectives.
Those who vigilantly guard the lives
and property OF the great cities of
America must have the ability to shoot
straight. Police officers who show
their willingness to enter little affairs
of this sort also display their supreme
confidence in their ability with re.
volvers.
Here is no legend. which one must
take with grain OF salt. involving a
mere lad. but a full-blooded story of
actual life in an American city. The
pioneer days are over, but the need
for red blood and marksma nship still
exists. as long as the crude trail of
the criminal Is seen in the land.
The bullet, after all, is the only ar.
gument which will stop some persons;
and that such an argument" be well
directed and placed with proper EN-.
phasis it is necessary that those who
are lawfully empowered to administer
it be at least equal in shooting prowess
to those who use it without the law.
Men who can hit cigarette in the
day can defeat a criminal in the dark.
Evening star., 1927-12-02
The War Zone.

While keen sympathy prevails for
the residents of the Washington sub
urb that has lately been the scene of
a series of depredations by a burglar.
who feel that they have been brought
into undesirable notoriety in conse'
quence Of the publicity necessarily
given to these incidents. there can be
40 remission of the publication Of news
regarding the activities of the elusive
mara uder. 1t has so happened. whether
by chance or by the design OF the
prowler. that his operations have been
confined to a comparatively small area.
This may be due to his familiarity with
the region But whatever the cause OF
his concentration. the result has been
that the section has figured prominent.
ly In the reports Of these occurrences.
1t il natural that these repeated ex'
periences should make the residents of
the region nervous, but they have been
led by them to take unusual precautions
against unlimited and unwelcome Wis
itors. Through their own vigilance
they may be able to solve this prob.
Evening star., 1927-12-02

PHILOSOPHERS
BY
GLENN FRANK

have lately been rereading the life
Of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi. that
Swiss schoolmaster extraordinary,
who, although he died 100 years ago
last February. put into unforgettable
phrases and effective practice many Of
the educational principles for the ad.
vocacy Of which, in 1927. men are
gaining regulations as pioneers.
For a time Pestalozzi's genius doni.
mated an educational institute at Burg
dorf in the canton of Bern.
The morality and discipline OF this
school were based on the relations OF
the family: he was Father Pestalozzi
to the children; the children worked
away without the lure Of rewards or
the fear of punishments. The school
was magnificently successful.
A parent. visiting the institute, ex-
it In a family.'
"You could not" said Pestalozzi,
pay my school higher compliment"
This school at Burgdorf enjoyed a
brief but brilliant life of three years
before q wave of reaction in Swiss life
engulfed it.
Later Pestalozzi made a similar edu-
cational attempt at Yverdun. But 1t
did not work. At Burgdorf want OF
space kept the number of students un'
der 100; the students were much alike.
in that they spoke the same language.
had much the same habits and came
from common type of homes. But at
Yverdun the stage setting was differ
ent. The student body was large, the
students were a varied lot with varied
tongue. varied habits and varied ante.
cedents.
AT Yverdun the father idea in edu.
cation did not work as we'll as at Burg
dorf; the students still called Pestalozzi
father. but the reality, which had been
so real at Burgdorf. had gone out OF
the relation between teacher and stu
dent.
The superficial observer will say
that 100 or more years ago PeStalozzi
proved that big schools must be i'm
personal; that In big schools subject
matter must be put first and students
second; that the student at matricula.
tion must be set adrift to sink or
swim, live or die, survive or perish.
/ doubt it. To the end of time really
great schools will recognize their re.
sponsibility to play father to their stu.
dents.
HC udIiSCI 1S lIIdl VIII cA-
pect schools to play father to their
sons In the sense of an overstrict su.
pervision and coddling. The fact Is
that schools face exactly the problem
that every wise father faces, namely,
how to steer between too much father
hood and too little fatherhood.
The father who Is too fatherly pro-
longs the infancy of his son by over
strict supervision and coddling. until
the son never gets the chance to grow
under the challenge of Independence.
The father who Is too little the father
leaves his son leaderless when he
needs leadership.
Schools will make mistakes, as ia.
theirs make mistakes, in trying to steer
between too much fatherhood and too
little fatherhood. Here is a problem
that cannot be solved save by an in
creasingly intimate cooperation be.
tween homes and schools.
Copyright. Mcclure Newspaper syndicats.)
Evening star., 1927-12-02
UNITED STATES
in WORLD WAR.
Ten Years Ago Today

Italians urge United States to send
soldiers to fight again Austrians and
also ask this country to declare war
against Austria the moment Congress
assemblies. Former American
Asba ssa dor 20 Turkey says that an
army OF three to five million Ameri.
cans will be needed to carry war to
successful conclusion. British
fall back from Mesnieres after 10
costly German attacks. American en-.
gineers, caught in German turning
movement. fight gallantly and help
British foil the German encircling
maneuver. Germans deliver no
fewer than Is attacks against British
positions in La Vacquerie. and those
in a position to know say more Ger
mans were killed there in ~ hours
than in any other spot in the same
length of time during the whole course
of the war. Red Cross War Coun-
Gil reports increase in membership from
zoe, 900 at beginning of the war to
present number of 100000. The or
ganization now has $3.50 persons in
ambulance work and Z nursing force
of more than $4,000.
Evening star., 1927-12-02
Ethics in Oil.

The line that divides questionable
Business ethics from clever trade tac-
tics at times becomes 20 vague that
an ability to distinguish between the
two is dependent wholly upon the
point OF view. A merchant outsmarted
by the maneuvers of a competitor is
sometimes tempted to classify such
naaneuvers as unethica1 and derives
some comfort from the thought that
they are beneath him. On the other
hand, the successful competitor who
has won from his rival a particular
ly juicy plum will attribute his good
fortune to a superior business acu-
men. The public's verdict in a dis
pute over ethics is delivered only
when the public in so vitality con-
cerned that its interest is stimulated
thereby to an examination of both
sides of the issue.
A trade war now In progress be-
tween powerful oil companies is
based ostensibly on the ethics OF
purchasing oil from Soviet Russia. a
government which has confiscated to
its own use private property and re-
fuses TO acknowledge oil concessions
granted to private companies before
ii came into being. On one side Of
the fight are the far-nung Royal
Dutch Shell group of Europe and the
Standard Oil Company OF New Jer-
sey. On the other side are the Stand.
ard Oil Company of New York and
the Vacuum Oil Company of New
York, both members Of the Standard
Oil group. The row started when the
New York companies some time ago
successfully negotiated the purchase
OF oil from Soviet Russia, thus pro-
voking the Royal Dutch Shell group
to heated protest. The Standard Oil
Company of New Jersey undertook
the role Of the peacemaker. but its
failure is more clearly shown by the
announcement this week that the
New York companies have followed
their first purchase of oil with an
other and larger purchase. The
Dutch Shell group charges the New
York companies with q breach of
trade ethics and has embarked upon
O. fsht which involves price-cutting
and similar tactics.
After the close of the war Sir
Henri Deterding, managing director
of the Royal Dutch Shell. attempted
to negotiate with the Russian gov.
srnmsnt over restitution Of certain
confiseated oil concessions and over
the future purchase of oil from Rus
sia, but gave up the negotiations in
disgust because Of the Soviet's re-
xu&sl to recognize private rights, de-