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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES Z. TRACEWELL.

| large groups Of human beings, In real
| ity mobs under control, has made the
seeming good fellowship of such at
tempts appear as friendship. .
| X X \
Some day, on q street corner, maybe,
or as the result Of a chance introduce
ton, one meets one who will be recog-
nized instantly as belonging to one.
There is from the first no constrAint.
All is open and honest between you, as
If neither had anything to conceal or
wished to hide anything.
! There Is no pretenSe, none Of the
, false pride which makes one say Yes,
I have read it," when one has never
even heard of the book.
Between you two from the very start
there is an invisible bond which passes
al attempts at definition, but exists
none the less surely for all that.
Sometimes one does not instantly dis
cover this unfailing bond. II may be
that 1t Is hidden under gru11 exterior
or IS overlaid by shyneSs.
Therefore, he who waits patiently for
friendships must not make the mistake
OF thinking that In all instances the
ones who belong to one are recognized
instantly.
In fact, often enough it Is the very
one whom one hates at first that he
ends up by loving
This Is one of the curious contradic-
lions which make the game interesting.
II friends were always plainly labeled,
life might be different from what il is;
whether for better or worse is difficult
to say.
Friends, no more than foes, wear
their hearts on their sleeves. n you
want to find them, you must have
honest eyes and an UNDERSTANDING heart.
When found, however, there Is no
difference between the hard.to-find
and the difiicult-to-find. with each
one, one feels inexpressibly at home.
Whether talking or silent, both of
you are completely at ease. There Is no
disputation, no embarrassment, because
one does not speak; no attempting to
guess what the other would try to
guess.
The lineaments Of q real friend some
how seem engraved on the heart.
Whether he be. handsome or ugly
makes no difference at all. What
counts Is that his face is somehow
familiar.
Yonder big nose has q quality to It
which is understandable, as II one had
seen 1t before and had liked 1t.
His indifference to dress is deplor-
able, perhaps, but 1t becomes him like
an old glove. One senses that he SIM
ply had to be that way and that he
who would seek to change him for the
better would change him for the worse.
X X X =
One will have little trouble finding
the people who belong to one, for there
will be so few Of them. -,
One will recall David with his Jona-
than. Damon with his Pythias. Mon.
taigne with his Etienne, Paola with his
Francesca. One will realize that large
numbers may have everything to do
with business sale, which Is getting,
but nothing to do with friendship,
which Is a giving. The people who be-
long to one will be recognized before
everything by the fact that they are
more willing to give than to receive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28
Democracy Needed Cor Progress
In Salvation Army's Great Work

business, In everything that Is used by
ity. Nevertheless, when such q change
takes places 1t more often than not is
accompanied with tears" The worces-
ter Gazette Is Of the opinion that the
high council. faced with the choice
between the wishes Of one man and the
welfare Gas they conceive IT. Of this
worldwide organization, chose the lat
ter. In the premises they could do
nothing else" The Eikhart Truth
agrees that, although modelled on mill
tary lines. It needs, to have 3 more
democratic form Of government"
\ IL
ITO the people Of the world who
know Of the good works of the Saliva
ton Army its existence without the
association Of the name Of Booth would
be q strange thing, q sort of inexplica-
bic incongruity," however, In the judg-
ment Of the Little Rock Arkansas
Democrat. while the Jersey City Jour-
nal offers the comment: There Is
something great about the man who viii
not quit. There Is something stirring
In the refusal Of Booth to accede to the
demand that he resign. The fiery de-
termination OF the aged Is rs inspiring
as the enthusiasm Of youth"
THE name Of Booth win always be
linked with the organization, asserts
the Ann Arbor Daily News. Its de-
velopment was due largely to the gen
erals devotion to the cause, and he
retires with the respect Of all who
know the army. The new
regime must have q vision for the flu
ture. but regardless Of its accomplish
ments 1t should never forget that the
foundation OF its efforts Is q sound
structure which Is a monument to Q
grand old man." The Kalamazoo Ca
zette concludes that the public In
every country in which the Salvation
Army serves has reason to hope that
the splendid work carried forward by
this noble institution will not be allowed
to suffer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28
d. C. Heads Get Too
Much Power i'm Bill

To the Editor Of The Star:
read with interest your editorial or
the new license bill, for the District Of
Columbia. It has, as you say, many
good features, but IL also has some bac
ones, the influence Of which, II 1t should
become q law, could make Of 1t an in.
strument of injustice.
There are features in 1t that all tax
payers should know. These features
are embodied In paragraphs As and Al
II this bill becomes law, they con-
fer upon tho City Commissioners the
power Of Kings.
Here are quotations from H. R. 1926
paragraph As: THE Commissioners Of
the District Of Columbia are hereby au-
thorfzed and empowered. when In Their
discretion such Is deemed advisable, to
require q license Of other businesses OF
callings not listed here and to
fix the license fee. = And are
further authorized and empowered ir
their discretion to modify any OF the
provisions of this section so far as elm
mating therefroni any business or call
ing herein required to be licensed, or ia
raise or lower the amount Of the license
fee provided herein" Paragraph 81:
1.-THE Commissioners are further au-
thorized and empowered to make any
regulations that may be necessary IN
furtherance Of the purpose Of this sec.
ton and to revoke any licenses issued
hereunder when, In their judgment
such Is deemed desirable"
IL Is dangerous and unwtSe policy
to invest In three men so much abso-
lutte power and authority. Such tactics
are not in harmony with the principles
Of government of our country. If this
bill becomes q law, the fate Of every
person who has to take out a license
to conduct his business will be In the
hands Of the City Commissioners. II
In their wisdom they desire to raise his
license to an exorbitant sum, or revoke
1t altogether, to whom can he turn for
redress?
It would be interesting to know II
there has ever been bill passed by
Congress which conferred upon the
Commissioners 50 much power. know
Congress Is very jealous OF its rights
here in the District. and therefore
doubt 1t.
We taxpayers Of the District Of
Columbia are In the unfortunate posi-
ton Of having no vote of control In
our government. We suffer the injustice
Of taxation without representation. AL
We can do Is raise our voice, in the hope
that those In Congress, who are respon-
sible for the government Of this city
will hear our cry and give q listening
ear to our grievances,
ALFRED n. TERRY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28
Outlines Objections
To 13.Month Calendar
10 the Editor of rho Star

TO the Editor or The Star:
There has been considerable discus
sion concerning proposed new calen-
dar which will divide the year into IL
months. There may be some advantages
to such an arrangement, but apparently
there are many disadvantages.
There are many propositions ct this
time on q quarterly basis, that a, a
quarter including three months. Under
the proposed calendar Q quarter would
be three and one-fourth months.
Public utilities and other corporations
rendering monthly bills would be com.
PEELED to read meters and render bill.
IL times q year instead Of IL, which
would add per cent to this very i'm
portant item Of cost.
Monthly magazines would have 70 b
printed IL times year instead Of IL. !.
can see no economic value In this.
. Tnere would be confusion reRarcinr
the birthday and other anniversaries
Affecting every one living at the tim
the new calendar Is made effective
There would also be confusion concern
ing holidays and the RELIGIOUS OBJ
servance Of holy days. Those who are
now being paid weekly would object
TO paying Is months rent each wear.
even on an adjusted basis. Comnara-
tive statements of business Operators
would be OF little value until sitter the
new calendar had been. In eject for
several years. The termination Of many
leases, contracts, etc., would be subject
There are approximately 36sX days
N each year. and 1t Is impossible for
emcieucy experts to alter this cycie. The
present calendar has served a 4 satis-
factory distribution Of this time for
many centuries, and alterations are un-
necessary.
IL Is hoped that II q radical clanRe Is
contemplated. 10 viii not. be put over
without giving the general public an op-
portunity to ct least east vote for O.
against THOMAS Z. liN6LIcik
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28
Says City Satisfied
As Political Center
70 the EDITOR Of The Star:

TO the Editor OF The Star:
II your correspondent who 50 ardent
ly advocates great university as q
memorial to George Warrington under
stood the character Of this city, he
would not be 80 sanguine. Any one
who really knows his washington could
tell him that to become the center Of
cultural America Is not one Of her
ambitions. Washington IL the avowed
center Of political America and she is
satisfied with that distinction. II the
Nation should conclude to thrust q
superuniversity upon her. such an In
situation ~ Mr.. Templins describes, she
would not refuse 1t. but there are sew
eral other things she would welcome
with greater enthusiasm. Any WASH
ingtonian could give him list Of things
she would prefer TO . great univer-
sity. even II It carried with 1t the
academic leadership Of the United
States. No, Mr.. Telnplin does not UNI
derstand. BARNHARDT LERNER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

The people who belong to one!
After all, are they not the only ones
worth while?
In the course Of life one will be
forced to put up with all kinds Of hui
man beings, to tolerate diverse types
and make the best OF all who come
but when one retires into himself hon
estly he will discover that he has a
right to do as he pleases in regard to
his real likes and dislikes.
Then, and then only. he will find
that the only people who count for him
are those who really belong to him.
X X X X
How is one to know the people who
belong to one?
The best and surest mark Of identi-
fication Is, as might be suspected, men
tai rather than physical, spiritual
rather than muscular.
Flashy signs are held in allegiance
and what remains bears the sign OF
surety.
There can be no doubt that some one
belongs to one in the best sense If one
her.
When all the other marks Of identi-
fication fail this is the one which will
stand out.
Time, place, race. creed, or any other
matter. fades into insignificance What
remains Is the utter surety Of friend
ship.
Thus in the most unexpected places
and at the most unlikely times one Is
almost sure to find one who belongs to
one.
In this matter every man Is like
Earnest of the Great Stone Face, who
never once suspected that he had grown
into the image Of the great
One will never find those who belong
to one by searching for them.
Never by any process Of thought will
he be able to discover like hearts and
minds near unto his own.
No man has yet invented radio
compass whereby he may steer his heart
into the Harbor Of Good Friends.
X y * X
The more he attempts to force the
passage the harder becomes the way.
Demons Of jealousy, spite, anger,
spleen, led by a great devil, Nastiness,
Jump up along the way, making grim
aces.
They lead the weary searcher into
bypaths and blind alleys. They put
him on the wrong road and then mock
him. Directing him to the unwanted
house. then stand at the corner and
cry, April Fooli"
College fraternity tactics, called
rushing" fail miserably in the test.
because now the one rushed has no
particular desire to join.
*
The wise man adopts the policy Of
the great naturalist. John Burroughs,
who, in his fine poem, waiting" gave
the philosophy once and for all, 1.-THE
friends seek are seeking me-"
All the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." atti-
tudes in the world never made q single
real friend. To call every Tom. Dick
and Harry by their first names is only
lp-service to Friendship.
In no way has the futility of modern
city civilization been more strikingly
shown than in the blind attempts to
rush the citadels Of Friendship by mass
attacks.
Only the essential unfriendliness Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28
The Party at Doom.

Herr Wilhelm Hohenzollern enter.
tanned yesterday at Doom. Holland, 9
large number Of distinguished guests or
the occasion Of his SEVENTEEN birthday
anniversary. The gathering was q most
distinguished assemblage Of former
dignitaries. There were former kings
former crown princes, former princesses
and, receiving them all and recipient Of
their Fluctuations, was the former En-
peror Of Germany. The prevailing cos
tune Of the male members Of the COM
pany was military in character, the
host himself appearing in the uniform
Of the First Guard Regiment Of Ger
many, Of which he was once titular COM
mander. Unfortunately the lady Of the
house, consort Of the former Emperor.
was unable to attend the festivities.
owing to an acute indisposition, due, 1t
Is reported. to the unconfortably close
approach Of certain feminine members
Of the hosts family, who have in the
past expressed themselves In uncompli-
mentary terms regarding her. Other
wise the affair was altogether brilliant
and happy. There were toasts at din
ner, savoring Of the old days at Pots
dam. There were references to the
glorious past Of Germany and hints of
q possible return to power Of the
Hohenzollerns. There were many costly
birthday presents from those in attend
ance and from absent admirers. There
were sheaves Of letters and kilograms
Of felicitation. .,
But while this festal occasion was
being observed, with its undercurrent
Of anticipation OF renewed glory and
power. in Germany itself no echo Of
approval was heard. The press was
polite, but not fervent.. It recognized
the significance Of the SEVENTEEN ami
versary, but not as q portent Of return
to power. It stressed somewhat the
pathos Of the spectacle presented at
Doom, the circumscribed strutting in
pageantry Of one-time figures of might.
But there was no note Of intimation
that some day the pageant might be-
come the reality OF rule.
Wilhelm Hohenzollern regards him
self, doubtless sincerely, as . victim,
not Of his own mistakes, but Of the
Vaccinations Of others. the nalevolence
Of his enemies, the tragedy Of unde-
served fate. He considers that his
motives throughout the pre-war days
were noble and humane and statesman
like. He attributes the chief mediation
Of the world horror that broke In 1914
to Russia. It Is to be noted that in his
excursions. into the field Of disputation
regarding the conflict he does not cast
aspersions upon France or England. To
none Of the now-going governments
does he attribute the blame FOR the
war. He has learned something Of
diplomacy in his retirement.
It would seem that nobody reckons
at all seriously upon the birthday party
at Doom as factor Of future adjust
ments in Germany. The day OF con-
graduation has been made an occasion
Of pleasant exchanges, Of bit Of fancy
dress parading and Of kindly felicita-
ton. But there is nothing In the affair
warranting any rise in the Kaiser stock
In the market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28


An aspect Of the laws delays has just
been presented In New York which
shows that sometimes the protraction Of
proceedings Is not altogether In
favor of those accused Of crime.
About three months ago Arnold Roth
stein, a well known. gambler, was shot
to death in . hotel room, and after q
few days Of Investigation q man named
McManus was arrested for completely.
The grand jury later indicted him with
another who had fed the jurisdiction
and whose whereabouts are now un-
known. McManus has been seeking re-
lease on bail, but his applications have
been denied. Yesterday he asked the
court, through his attorney, for imme-
date trial or release. and on the mo-
ton Of the district attorney this plea
was denied, though the judge indicated
that unless McManus Is brought to
trial within sixty days he viii grant
him bail. The point Of the prosecution's
refusal to proceed to an immediate trial
is that 1t needs certain testimony be-
fore 1t has n chance for conviction. 1t
especially needs the fugitive co-defend-
ant. So 1t is "stalhng" while search IL
being made for the missing one. In
court yesterday the district attorney
said that he would proceed TO trial II
the defense would produce the fugitive
q proposition which was. Of course
greeted with indignant denial OF knowl,
edge Of the mans whereabouts.
1t is thus to be seen that sometime.
the accused is at least ostensibly In e.
vor Of speedy trial. He should have thu
right to expedition, but not at the risl
Of failure Of justice. A case Of this kine
not. therefore, fragrant illustration
Of the tardiness Of the court. It Is Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

the interest OF the community that con-
viction be had II the accused person
is guilty. In this present instance the
indicted man, positively known to have
been present when the crime occurred,
Is in position to disclose the circum-
stances, even II he was not himself
guilty Of the deed. So he Is. not alto
gether justified in his plea for imme-
date action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28
Severe Lesson Is Due,
Says Market Student
To the Editor Of The star:

To the Editor Of The star:
BY calling attention to q matter Of
national Importance from q different
angle hope 1t will prove both Interest,"
ing and helpful to your readers.
Manufacturers, wholesalers and retail
merchants, etc., will remember back in
1919 every one was in one big scramble
outbidding the other fellow for both raw
materials and finished mechandise, rs
well as labor, because for some time back
they had all found it did not make any
difference how much you paid, you could
always resell ut . profit.
Then q buyers strike started and we
all know what costly lesson all, with
both small and large inventories, learned
at that time, and how fortunate were
those who had big bank balances instead
or merchandise.
Last year we witnessed q duplicate Of
the 1919 scramble: namely, every one
was bidding against the other fellow Tor
shares Of stock because, as In 1919, 1t
had been found for some time back you
could always resell for more than you
paid. ~.e. .~-' -
Your paper, Mr.. Editor, has just car
ried q news item about stock loans
which, in the language Of the business
man, means an inventory has just been
taken of shares of stock on hand walt
ing to be resold at pront to the. other
fellow and 1t Is the largest In the history
Of the world.
In my humble opinion. q buyers strike
and another severe lesson are due and
any student Of economics will agree the
old law Of supply and demand always
operates, though sometimes rather tar
Oily. =.
They say "a word to the wise Is
sufficient" while the other fellow. win
take his lesson and many viii join the
ranks OF the wreckage Of 1919 whose
LIES savings were swept away because
they did not seek o safe hArbor when
signs OF q storm made their appearance.
A safe harbor. in my opinion, at this
time is cold cash" on deposit at your
local bank. ..s Ne. j. 3. OTIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

scrapping blue prints II it can be
carried on successfully may make the
waste basket to serve instead Of the
bottom of the deep blue sea as q de-
pository for disabled junk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

It took long protest and some expert
ridicule to abolish dueling as an I'M
reasoning practice. Peace agreements
may yet avail to abolish war Is q kind
Of killing all the more senseless because
1t Is conducted on an immense scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

Jack Frost proves himself an artist
disdainful Of modern effects. The pic
ture he makes on the windcwpane Is a
sincere copy Of the Icy landscape on a
Winter morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

Politics in the U. S.A. does not favor
embittered personalities. There will
probably be- a time when Herbert
Hoover and Calvin Coolidge and AL
Smith can foregather and swap Ash
stories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

In some circles marriage Is con-
sidered comparative success II in fam
lily differences the unhappy wife waits
for q divorce instead Of reaching for q
weapon. 49,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

Possibly President Coolidge has
reached q point in a.'distinguished
career where silence ia . pleasure as
well as q privilege. x
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

Craftsmanship is always permitted to
proceed on tho idea that some Of the
speeches made during the heat OF q
campaign do not count. ~..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

One of the favorable signs Of the time
is the general inclination to substitute
goodwill journeys for threats between
various nations of war invasions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

The Congressman with q long speech
on his mind claims an especial right
to parking facilities in the Capitol as
well as on the thoroughfares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

The world Of sport Is looking for a
man to I'LL Tex Richards shoes; and
also the pocketbook he filled 90
abundantly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

A battleship Is regarded - related to
the police onicer whose presence has a
good moral effect, even when he Is not
arresting anybody. 49, g..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

II Grover 'Whalen can accomplish all
the tratic reforms he has under con-
sideration. many q city would like to
borrow him in an advisory capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

This is an enlightened age in spite
Of the startling figures q census of
voodoo believers would show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

From the Fort Worth Star Telegram.
Mr.. Hoover, who 70 reported to be
will probably be able to ali all places
without rescrting 60 the seleetive draft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

Forccasters are agreed on ono point:
The new cabinet will be entirely nc
ceptable to Mr.. Hoover. '' ''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

"Are you obedient to the parental
nnind?"
mot exactly" answered Miss Cayenne.
while I am endeavoring to take an
education seriously mother is trying to
behave like . co-ed."s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28
Pie Shortage Seen.

From the GAINESVILLE Daily Gazette.
Mr.. Hoover will find that he has Q
shortage Of pies when he begins to dis
tribute the cuts after March &.
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That's a High Estimate.

FROM the Toledo blade.
only per cent of the men on
earth can sing" it is said. Then the
rest must be tenors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28
Muse Submerged.

A poet sings his little lay.
A jazz band comes along his way
And nurmurs with q hooking moan.
Go get yourself o nlicroptone!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

Every time the Kaiser celebrates q
birthday, 1t is intimated that he is wiser
as we'll as older.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-28

Close to Earth.
On lowly things remain intent
And be Of Fate your master.
The humble skid chain may prevent
Some serious disaster.