Evening Star Newspaper, July 1, 1921, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR, With Sundsy Morning Editien -_— WASEINGTON, D. G FBIDAY....c.cc...July 1, 1921 _— THEODORE W. NOYES....Bdites Businees Office, 11th 6t. and Penasylvanis Ave. New York Office: 150 Nessau 8t Cheago Office: First Natiosal Bask Bulldtag. Buropean office: 3 Regent 8t., London, England. in the proceeds of the business in liquidation of the remainder. In a short period, at the present rates, he can pay for the car, if he can secure enough patronage to keep him busy half of the time. Meanwhile the streets, are choked. There is no limitation upon the number of licenses. It competition reduces rates the motor-riding public of Washington has had no benefit of the process. The utilities commission might well ex- amine into the records of these public vehicles, if any are kept, and ascertain T B e P Eriain 3¢ iy | to What extent they are utilized. A 25 8 cents per month; dally oaly, 43 ceats B¥F| mileage record would not be satisfac- oo 7 Mata : of them i -Icy.“:‘;m':y nw.: A, tory, for many crulse miles ead of esch moath. Rate by Mail—Payable in Advasca Maryland and Virginis. day..1yr., $8.40; 1 mo., 708 DAy oy ounday } Te- $4.00: 1 mo. s6e Sunday only. .. $3.40 1 mo., 300 All Other smu... day.1yr., $10. Bally Shyoreerd yr ‘1100 Dai iun)flvly only. 1yr.. $3.00 Chief Justice Taft. Chief Justice Taft! The title has a familiar sound. Yet it was only con- ferred yesterday, by nomination by President Harding and aporopriately immediate confirmation by the Senate by a vote that was to all intents and purposes unanimous. This combina- tion of words has been in the public mind for a long period. When Mr.; Taft returned from duty in the Philip- pines it was recognized that he pos- sessed the qualifications for the coun- try’s chief judicial position. When his name was advanced for the presidency there were many who believed that he should be reserved rather for duty on the highest bench. and at its head if possible. After his presidential term and his retirement to private life & feeling prevailed, despite the over- whelming character of his defeat for re-election, which was attributable to @ party division, and not to personal failure, that he should be placed in the Supreme Court, and if circum- stances permitted at its head. This prevision of the honor that has now come to William Howard Taft has been due to a general recognition that he possesses what has come to be known as the “judicial tempera- ment,” to an exceptional degree. He ‘was well grounded in law, a successful jurist before he became solicitor gen- eral, a jurist again, and in administra- tive positions demonstrating an excep- tional ability to determine the balance of the scales of justice and to inter- pret correctly the spirit as well as the letter of the law. Recognition of these qualities led to at least two offers for the Supreme bench, which immediate circumstances warranted him in de- clining. Chiet Justice Taft now states, in the hour of his appointment and confirma- tion, that it has been the ambition of his life thus to serve the country. Yet now that it has been realized he trem- bles to think whether he can worthily fill the position. It is in this spirit that a great jurist approaches a task that demands the utmost from a man, sacrifices and services of the most ex- acting nature. There have heretofore been nine Chief Justices. The list of the holders of this post of high honor and weighty responsibility is a notable one: John Jay. John Rutledge, Oliver Ellsworth, John Marshall, Roger B. Taney, Sal- mon P. Chase, Morrison R. Waite, Mel- ville W. Fuller and Edward D. White. To this roll of distinction is now added Willlam Howard Taft. His ascent of the bench is in circumstances differing from those of any of his predecessors. No other justice of the court has ever ~been President of the United States. Some of them have been aspirants for the honor. One of them resigned to be a candidate for the presidency, missing it by the narrowest of margins. His name has been considered in connec- tion with the present appointment, and but for the fact that he is now serving the country most valuably in another line of duty he might have been chosen. ‘The President has met the public ex- pectation in this selection. He has named a worthy, able man to the chief Jjudicial position. He has contributed to the strength of the court and there- by has strengthened the defenses of the country in the maintenance of the | SPirit of compromise. Otherwise, a; law and its soundest interpretation. The, country thanks him for his selec- tion and congratulates Chief Justice | disastrous to the party now in power.| snd yet you must not undertake a Taft upon the realization of his life- long ambition. ———— A flow of language is necessary to the vitality of every civilization, either primitive or highly organized. Con- gress, being most conspicuous, is most likely to be attacked for verbosity. No account is taken of the immense amount of time and expense involved in the preparation and delivery to pub- lic attention of less responsible dis- course. - The item of commencement essays alone would roll up some sur- prising figures. —_—— The pugilistic championship is an- other of the problems that never re- main settled for any great length of time. ‘There would be an unlimited supply of liquid fuel if so many oil com- panies were not provided with every- thing except the oil. N ———————— Public Motor Service Rates. Reduction of the rates of the largest taxicab company in the District is or- dered by the Public Utilities Commis- sion, to be effective August 1. This change is not a marked one, but it helps the cab-riding public somewhat. 1t helps, however, only those who ride more than a mile, for the rates for the first mile remain the same. Following up this ruling, which was based upon an application to continue the old rate, the commission might ‘well look into the whole matter of pub- lic motor car service. Recently the District Commissioners ordered a clearance of the public parking spaces on Pennsylvania avenue gnd assigned certair other spaces for a limited num- ber of public vehicles. It is plain to the casual observer that there are fore ‘‘hackers” soliciting public busi- ness than there is business for them. Anybody, it would seem, can go into the “hacking” business. A man may buy a car on the instaliment plan, pay- ing & small amount down and turning 3 daily through the streets in search of custom. The street car system of the District is generally adequate, in point of track- area and service, to meet the average réquirements of the public. But there are advantages in motor sefvice that make of it at times virtually a neces- sity. It is desirable that rates should be s0 fixed as to insure a reasonable reserve of possible service while yield- ing a fair profit. The rates should not be so low as to enable the cab com- panies to compete with the car lines for patronage, nor so high as to de- prive the public of the benefits of this means of transportation on occasions of urgent need, without excessive cost. Army Reductions. The President, in signing the Army appropriation bill, states plainly an embarrassment that was perhaps not fully understood when demand was made for reduction of the military force of the country. Under the old Army size standard men were enlisted for specific terms of service. In effect the United States made a contract with each of those men to maintain him for the specified time as & member of the military organization. To discharge those men in order to reduce the Army to the size stated in the appropriation act, 150,000, would, the President feeis, be unfair, tantamount to a breach of contract. It is estimated that in the normal run of service conditions about one- half of the ordered reductions will be effected through the expiration of terms of enlistment. This will leave as many more to be gained through abso- lute dismissals. The President pledges every possible effort to increase the number without actually mustering out men who wish to remain in the service to the end of their enlistment periods. This may still leave an ex- cess of strength over that for which Congress has now appropriated. If 80, a deficit will be in prospect and the President now notifies Congress that he will keep it informed on this score and, in the event of a serious block- ade between the state of the funds and the size of the force, he will ask for relief from the embarrassment which such a situation would entail. In brief, the President tells Congress that it is impossible to reduce the Army to the specified figure without breaking a plain obligation to the men now enlisted. Violation of that obliga- tion would have serious effect upon the morale of the enlisted forces. It would make difficult recruiting in the future. It would put the government’s tender of specified terms under a cloud of doubt. H States in the attitude of a contract- breaker. : ———— The Fordney Bill. The Fordney tariff bill challenges at- tention both because of its length and its importance, and will recelve the attention it challenges. It is a very | important legislative proposition. It follows protection lines. The Chi- cago platform decreed that it should. After all is said. and every change pro- duced by the war has been taken into account, protection remains the policy of the republican party. But there are divisions of opinion within the party as to the application | YOU'Ve 8ot to show you have a very of the policy. There always have been. No proposed revision of the tariff has|And be prepared each instant for a ever failed to show them. They are not more pronounced now | TO Indicate a state of mind unswerv- {that in the past. But they are pro- :nounced. and must be dealt with in the situation may arise injurious to the j business interests of the country, and This fact seems to be fully appre- clated on Capitol Hill. It is desirable to curtail expenses,|pathy for which he is justly famous but it is not desirable to put the United | to the umpire in his day’s work. I The repub-| guggestive of a motion picture comedy licans are busy with conferences—do- | ing what can be done to adjust dif- ferences. The House will dispose of the meas- { ure promptly. Debate will be compara- | tively brief, and regulated after party | tashion. the general belief. The republicans are pledged to tariff revision on protection lines, and if they succeed in uniting on a measure re- demptive of their pledge, so as to be able to enter the next campaign shoulder to shoulder on the tariff issue, their achievement will be very note- worthy. l Some tactful garbling might enable philanthropic reporters to spare an in- cautious speaker occasional embar- rassment. ! The American Federation of Labor admires Mr. Gompers too much to re- tire him, even though it sometimes fails to agree with his opinions. f This will make the Senate’s work the Battles in the aif as predicted by aviation experts will make existence more interesting; and that a warm tussle will take place in that body is | harder than ever for the innocent by- | stander. Next Year's Campaign. - The paramount issue in next year's campaign? Who may say? It is early to discuss the subject. And yet, so forehanded are the quidnuncs, discus- sion has already begun. . 1t the coming revision proves ac- ceptable and business revives under it, the tariff will not be stressed by either party. The republicans will simply in- clude it among their successes, while the democrats will seek ammunition elsewhere. 1t taxation is revised with a fair de- gree of satisfaction—burdens shifted 80 as to put the weight where it can best be borne—that subject will not s THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D." C., -FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1921 Editorial Digest |pE—mp—mpnc==— === I === i Closed All Day Monday, July 4th yield any promising campaign mate. rial. That taxes must remain high for Bome years to come is to every- body. i Controlling the Packers. If the rafiroad problem is solved soj Legislation to control the packing as to discourage further talk about|industry, which has passed both| government ownership and operation | houses of Congress and is now in con- of raflroad properties, the transporta-|{éTéNce over minor amendments, lose it tios int ' S¢eMs to be unsatisfactory to mos -n: ;;.v:l:r Wi much of its POIN | 1oy apapers because of too much or jtoo little control, according to the edi- If there is a fair show of economy—|, .., viewpoint. So far, the Provi- a plain reduction of expenditures for | jence Tribune (independent republi- practical and not for window-dressing can), points out, “tne country has paid purposes—that subject will not be &]comparatively little attention to the mine worth working. various bills designed to control or The democrats will attack, of course. regulate the packing industry.” But They must. They are out, and want|“the Senate's action In defeating the to get in. And, in general terms, their | bill prepared by its own agricultural line will probably be like this: If con.|committee” has created a situation so ditions show improvement, they will | “eXtraordinary” that the Tribune feels insist that the Improvement would) 'the People will do well to look Into have been all the greater if they had | th® Whole subject, learn what is pro- won last year. If conditions are still | P0%¢d and then make up thelr minds as to the wisdom or unwisdom of any unpromising. and particularly if ex-|program that may be offered.” treme depression contthues to exist,| The vital difference between the| that the people voted blindly in calling f:r;itrfg.:g"("l:d with amendments, ac- g er's We - :*;'f:::‘:‘;“'m:z:l:: ‘;:":;'d;::"". cany, Tiea “in the kind of authority ' speedily and thoroughly as possible. ——————— conferred, the bill as passed giving the Secretary of Agriculture similar supervision to that granted by the Kenyon blil, but with powers largely 3 suegestive or recommendatory.” . The Court Sustains the Cat. There i, of course, the uaual outery | ” .| *Bainst any sort of governmental con- ol New Jeraey the courts have re-| LG fudner extdnmion ot govern: 0 prevent two men | ment in business.” The Wall Street of international reputation from ‘“‘box- g:g;:llb(:"dwfl::en‘t) findhs “él‘}lllehlg " e between e two: the tha ing” each other tomorrow afternoon to| was killed would vest control of the a possible knock-out within twelve n:elt mgkinx industry in a oommlrl:- 5 sion. and the other puts it into the rounds. Up in Boston a court has ruled of the Secretary of Agricul- that a cat has a perfect right to carry Either proposal, the Journal to a finish a fight with a dog. and that any person who intervenes in be- half of the dog does so at personal risk, without ground for claim for damages. The case grew out of & scrimmage between the pet dog of a woman and the cat of a grocery store. ‘When the customer entered the store, \\' Washington Has Real Enthusiasm for Ney’s Sale of Vacation Apparel ! Get Busy and Get Bargains Tomorrow cSMitton R Ney 8th and Penna. Ave. N.W. In Time for the Fourth! A Big Sale of Sport Hats in Bewildering Colors and Shapes i i ! fi 5} s vicious and socialistic.” The Times-Union (democratic) de- clares itself as “not in favor of any of the measures that have been en- | acted or proposed for regulation of the packers,” because it believes that “they have acted more decently to ward the people than have the ma. jority of the business interests of the country,” ‘and the Springfield (Mo.) Leader (democratic) is uncondition- The Millinery Department has quite outdone it- self in providing a wonderfully large and beautiful assortment of Sport Hats for the Fourth of July *\,\ \ i i 1ly opposed to further “meddling | accompanied by her dog. the latter | 513y °BDO! b ] = somehow got Into & scrimmage with | resus.” nelgam by JEoyermment lu vacationist. . the cat. Testimony is ngt avallable|, OPPosition from the other angle. | There are Garden Hats, Ribbon Hats, Felt Hats, whether the cat or the dog started it. It is usually the dog that begins the fight. Be that as it may, the dog's owner, alarmed for the welfare of her pet, rashly undertook to separate the contestants. She should have known better. Anybody who knows anything of the feline nature knows that a cat has absolutely no discrimination as to claw work when she is interrupted in her prerogative of defense against her ancient enemy. The dog owner was badly scratched and eventually sued the grocery company. The Massachu- setts supreme court has now ruled, through the medium of the chief jus- tice, that the dog owner *voluntarily submitted herself to danger and un- necessarily exposed herself.” No dam- ages. Let this be a warning to any per- son who thinks to stop a cat-and-dog that such regulation as is imposed under the present legislation amounts, as the Jefferson City (Mo.) Capitai News (Independent democratic) ex- presses it, to “letting the packers control themselves.” As passed, the New Orleans Item (independent) says, the bill “deals with few points of heart interest to the goneral public.” since it promises nothing that has not already been the subject of past leg- islation, “und evervhody knows how much (or how littley’ that has been.” But of greater importance is the fact that “it rids the packers of the ac- tivities of the Federal Trade Commis.- sion.” which the Item thinks the pack- ers will find “highly pleasing.” The Indianapolis’ News (independ- ent) is plainly mystified- by the Sen- ate’s action in throwing out its own measure and passing the House bill. ! Whether the greater support received | by the latter “is due to its greater' strength or its greater weakness” is, not clear to the News. which, how- | ever. accepts as “reasonable” the sup- | position that “men voted for it be- cause they thought it did not amount to much.”” The chief value of the bill Baronet Satin Hats, Straw Hats, etc. In white and a rainbow assortment of colors. Don’t miss this sale if vou would save on a new hat and at the same time obtain a veritable style creation for sport wear. For Choice Now for Some Sensational Selling of Sport Sweaters White Parisian Wool-Trimmed Fiber § 6.98 Silk Sweaters . . Real new and cffective weaves, colors and styles, with white wool Parisian collar and revers. » Sport Coats $'7.98 Sport Jersey — Tuxedo style, in every wanted color ; with tie belt. Offered in a wide assortment of . . . . . 4 fght. It cannot be done without| Z ity oot Star (Minneapolis, risk, and this risk cannot be compen-| jndependent) is that it records “public | ewest uxeao weaters colors. sentiment against profiteering in the | distribution of food and other life | necessitics.” The control it will ex-{ sated for in pecuniary solace. pec Wool Jersey Sport Coats, and trimmed with white wool cara- ——————eee —of all-wool in fancy weaves, with brushed wool collar revers; The formalities necessary to end a | en;ls . savs the _Sla)r. is. ‘.nnl}‘l nnr;fl-i finished off with belt.” All colors, including orchid and black and white com- $5 98 cul—very smart and effec- state of war require a considerable| Tal, Providiog oniy an open ""‘ = binations ... - » tive. Special $ ] 0 9 8 amount of time, but the result is Protesting that the bill will “para- Pull-over Wool Sweaters, with brush at eieeeaans . Iyze the only federal agency that has ever been able to tell the public anything of what the packers are really doing.” the Christian Science | Monitor (Boston. independent) makes ! a plea for retention of authority by the Federal Trade Commission. i This position, which other papers | share, is based. the New York Globe (independent) thinks, “on the belief, correct or otherwise, that the Depart- ment of Agriculture will be more apt to forgive abuses in the packing in- dustry than would a different trib- unal.” but “the future alone can de- | cide” whether or not the department ! will be as vigorous in its regulation s would the Federal Trade Commis- sion. Tn the opinion of the Manchester Union (independent republican), “the administration of the law has’ been ! intrusted to the proper department | The Union ap- | wool collar and cuffs, in all colors.... $2098 Up to $20 Sweater Capes —a real smart accordipn pleated wool sweater cape with large square collar of brushed wool. A ind cotortal swipe ehecs o $10.00 10.98 Fiber Silk Pull-over Sweaters, $5.98 dropstitch weave, $12.98 worth it. ————— As superstition passes, a comet in the heavens is not credited with nearly as much warlike significance as a new model of airplane. ———— By this time Judge Landis should be in 2 mood to extend some of the sym- fringe $10.00 Fiber Silk Sweaters, drop- stitch weave in beautiful designs and color Mercerized Silk Knitted Sweaters, fancy crocheted weaves . —_——— There is so much practical and prof- itable agricultural business in hand that the genuine farmer may feel obliged to neglect politics for a while. ! —_————————— of the government.” oves heartlly’ of the bill as it N The ghu‘oeophy‘ol ?ll":fl:fl has not | BONAY ecause It eliminates oine Tuxedo Silk Sweaters, swagger style in the new- made the impreesion hoped for amang) motives of oy e e etindamental est open-work weave; finished off the bear operators in Wall street. with deep fringe. select from Skirts-C&léfe;A Big 4th of July Sale desire for economic effectiveness” it is “simply the demand for honest dealing in an honest business.” There is no reason apparent to the Baltimore Sun (independent demo- cratic) why the proposed legislation “ghould not prove an effective brake SHOOTING STARS. BY PHILANDER JOHNSON. The Man and the Camera. and bar to any tendency to monopoly. If you should hope to be a statesman | price-fixing,_and restraint oL trade o sriecilne, a0, : French Voil or:a politictan, further than this “conservative pub- renc oue One of ‘the: bright spots in the store these days is the skirt department, where we have assembled hundreds upon hundreds of the most-wanted and most-beautiful of the new sport skirts. . lic opindon does not desire it to go.” Socialists Keep Off Buzzsaw. With sovietism admittedly upon the rocks. the socialist party. in annua! lovely disposition, WAISTS Just because Some of them record photographic, v in Detroit, has wisely ) . . 1 i ingly seraphic. oo e off ihe buzzsaw. It . Surf Satin Skirts, Regular and are slightly mussed from display has refused to affiliate with the —we are offering the entire lot Extra Sizes Although you may have had to face a| Third Internationale in Moscow, and (hundreds) at this sensational d with thumbs down a pro- . ! rather stormy seasion, B ett make a “dictatorship of the Special price. Your countenance must not betray the | proletariat” part and narn’_; of the Y Hand-Embroidered fact by its expression. party's policy. The erstwhile “com- Satm'day. cessssses ) Pades” of Russia were denounced as murderers and imperialists. In other words, this party is revo- lutionary with the “r" stricken off. There is no other party organiza- tion so responsible to the expressed will of its rank and file, for in so- clalism majority rules and has a chance to express itself. The Detroit lainly showed the sub- Filet Lace Trimmed French Lace Trimmed . Pin Tucks with Crochet But- ons. ‘Well tailored and trimmed with fine quality pearl buttons and sport pockets. Regularly worth $5.00. Mercerized Gabardine Skirts, $2.98 All-white Wash Skirts in regular $2.98 and extra sizes; button trimmed...... grin that's too emphatic, erratic. Also Waists of Tricolette, Pongee, Tub Silk and Geor- gette. To knowledge of the past, combined with wisdom that’s prophetic, thering b Baro tin Wash Skirt. White 98 And a physical endurance that is really :|“dr e of belief among the majority -4 . net Sa ”0 ‘ athletic, of socialists lv;“(]he ‘t'mirl;le “y;‘ffi;‘,; and colors ......iceceeneciniaccectcetanaenas c’m, at " A. while far from ice You must add a simple touch of human | Fapian. in fts aims and tendencles. In Extra SIZes.....ccoocerrcecvecessee. $12.98 ifest that the party sympathy begulting, made It M tory in. the leveling Brocaded Satin rts R tory rough the |onhr };Odnrx the socialist party should so ex’r‘:r::n {tself in 1921 affords a pretty Shimsical commentary on the alarm that apparently filled three-fifths of us some two years back that the existing order was to topple. an! alarm that would not subside on the Aemurance of the rest that they knew A ~ood many newspaver edi- Jooks for vic process only th For governing depends a lot upon the art of smiling. $1098 $19.98 ussianna Crepe $2.58 . "Abundant Suggestion. “You don't mind if I give you a little advice on how to conduct your agri- cultural enterprise?” ; “No sir,” answered Farmer Corn- e b e e uake D F. Ch “Turn about i falr play. Us farmers| v s Titde when they revert 't on’t I'orget to oose a erhans thev are so b :":x\in‘:r“:‘v"--wr menaces that thev T o, All the same. a8 & peonle D would do well ¢o remember that it is not a RCcare 7 day that keens the doctor. away.—Newark News (in- dependent). Lot ] M. Cohan has made his fare. e ne stage. So. we recall, did Faelina Patti—Providence Journal. sing siEns might be effec- tiaity Amended to read: “Stop. look ind 1ive'—Boston Herald. One thing eating veas cake companies. «parte Studwine —neadline. Thev Feips to us.—FHnt has been givin' advice for years on how to run the railroads and the gov- ernment and all kinds of enterprises.” Easily Ascertained. “How does an actor know when it's time to retire?” “The rule,” replied Mr. Stormington Barnes, “is very simple and human. ‘When audiences begin to look as if they were at home and asleep it’s time for everybody to retire.” —— The Chief Consideration. How oft impressive gatherings we see, To which the public gaze will grave- - Lovely, Cool New Wash Dress A timi..y event sure to bring out a host of women anxious to procure a pret- ty dress or two for the week end or summer wear. Of $ 1 e | we know. and that is that ¢ is heneficial to the veast rlington News., anaration Snarls” sronnded more like (Mich.) Journal. ginghams, organdies, novelty voiles, dainty check and plaid ginghams, mignonette, sport dresses, in combina- ly turn, s ] essin; ith most motorists is B 3 . Whmmo::y pressing buslness seems| The b imtorpret ihe !t';‘"dome;;r, tions of colots. Slip-on sleeveless dresses, linen dresses, ‘ Tather than a de- s S . : To choose the officers and then ad-| {rrint -Cincinnatl Commercial Tri- etc. Organdy and lace trimmings, insertions and band- Journ. buns, — ings are used in a most bewitching manner. Choice to- I TS Nations pray for victory. but they Jud Tunkins says a whole lototHevu-pnytunl‘,e:’5:‘1;71:‘:‘::0;;\&:3;:; morrow el 8 A S 51856 & @86 &8/BI8 G ® time and courage.Is recklessly wasted | tation When (i7" con-Journal. by people Who can't get over the habit of talking back to & traffic cop. |, Juat an me £ A0 R AP St o Smartly Tailored and Cool ; Safe and Sene Celebration. | £h, iy 3" v Burtaly Express. i “'Are you going to make & speech on| ,); his fuss ahout women’s clothes e ° e et S B A ek ek Silk Shantung Suits "Probably.” replied Senator Sor.| &SN et iv's “As You ghum.- “I hate to miss a chance to talk about the Declaration of Inde- pendence. It's one of the few topics that aren't liable to get an orator into! some kind of an argumezt.” I Like It."—Arkansas Gazette. dentist is being sued by his father, lnz "hom he pulled a tooth. For tell- ing him. possibly, “It hurts me, dad, more than News. lol—=ol—=[ol—=olc—=|—=0|—=|n]—=]ale=—=olcc—o]alce—=|o]lc——a]ol—=laje=——n ol ——= ol —— ol ——=Jol——Jol =—— ol —— 0] ===a it "does you.—Detroit [c——ol——=]o]l——]olc——2l——lo] |e——]c——]o]——lol—2lo] .