Evening Star Newspaper, August 27, 1921, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR, With Sunday Morning Edition. WASHINGTON, D. C. SATURDAY.....August 27, 1821 THEODORE W. NOYES. .. .Editor The Evening Star Newspaper Company Buainess Office, 11th 8t. and Pennsylvania Ave. ork Office: New Y Nasmu St. ational Bank Tuilding. Chieago Office: Ficat Earopean Office: 8 Regent St.. Loadon, Engla The Evening Star, with the Sunday mornin % edition, livered by carriers within the ity :;n:l')h&_'e r month: dally only. 43 cents per only. 30 cente pet month. ders may be meat by mail, or telephone Ma 5000. Collection is made by carrlers at t end of each months Rate by Mail—Payable in Advance. Maryland and Virginia. Daily and Sunday..1 yr., $8.40; 1 mo.. 70c Daily only. .1yr., $8.00; 1 mo., 50c Sunday only .1yr., $2.40; 1 mo., 20c All Other States. The Mingo Coun:y Imbroglio. The West Virginia coal situation is the more discouraging by reason of the pitch to which their anger has driven the rank and file of the miners. In their present mood they seem in- capable of reasoning either as to-their | own interests or the interests of| others. Tt they gathered in force large enough to take possession of the mines they could not hold them. The au- thorities would soon gather in force sufficient to retake them, and restore them to their owners for operation. If while in possession the extremists among the miners destroyed property they would have to share the losses. Their work is there. Their living de- pvends on the preservation and opera- tion of the mines. The extent of the destruction caused would measure the increase in their own distresses. No mining. no wages: no wages, want and sorrow at home. If they were to take human life in pursuance of their lawless plans they retired from all official connections save as a member of the reichstag, but he had made it plain that he pro- posed to resume his activity, and hinted at an aspiration to a very high office. He was cordially hated by the junkers on account of his peace efforts in 1917, and especially because it was he who signed the armistice terms. In a sense Erzberger was the “goat” of the peacemaking. But his foes con- tended that he preached peace and urged acceptance of the allied terms in order to break down the war spirit, and that he therefore contributed to Germany's humiliation. To western minds Erzberger was ac-| tually the smartest of the Germans of his day, for he realized more clearly than others that the war had been lost, and that the course of wisdom was to seek the best terms possible. But the service he rendered then was not ap- preciated by his own people, and there Iwas evidently a determination in a certain quarter not to permit him to resume political activity. To this end the expedient of assassination, un- known in Germany for a very long period up to 1919, was employed. The tragedy is ominous in its significance for Germany. = Panama Repudiates. Panama’s acquiescence in the re- |fusal of the United States to inter- vene to prevent Costa Rica from tak- {ing possession of the disputed terri- tory has apparently been made with distinct reservations. There is evi- dence that the government at Panama City hopes for a reopening of the case by some undetermined means. Indi- | cation to this effect is afforded by re- fusal by Panama to recognize the ap- pointment by Chief Justice Taft of two members of the commission to mark |the physical boundary in accordance with the findings of the late Chief Jus- tice White. . The Panaman note is a novelty in international affairs. According to re- port, it declares that, Panama having rejected the White decision, the arbi- B e THE EVENING STAR, will dispose of him &t once and for all, time, so far as public office is con- cerned. On the other hand, it the governor is acquftted; if he makes it clear that he has done no wrong, and was indicted on insufficient evidence, he may hope to capitalize the verdict in his mrmarl political aspirations. There is a good deal of sentiment even in politics; And‘ it often manifests itself toward a man in the public eye who is, or-has been, falsely accused. : | This case when it comes up for trial will command wide attention. The handling of public money by an offi- cial custodian is an important matter, jand charges of irregularity always awaken interest. And where the offl- cial is highly placed, and the sum! large, all details are scanned with the liveliest concern. The people want a strict accounting from those intrust- ed with their good money. l The Democratic Committee. Chairman White, it is reported, will call the democratic national commit- tee together in October. The meeting will take place in this city. The ob- ject is to consider party interests in relation to the campaigns of this year, which will be local, and the campaigns of next year waged for control of the Sixty-eighth Congress. Another sign of democratic perkiness. | ‘Well, why not? Why should not the minority sit up and take notice when the majority is facing an enormous task and wrangling over questions about its execution? This year's elec- tions are less than three months away, and the majority is already laying its plans for next year? But the question has arisen. will the commitee at the October meeting confine itself to campaign matters, or will the suggestion of Mr. White's retirement from the chairmanship, which was discussed last winter, be raised again? Somehow the public has taken up the notion that a struggle is on be- tween the Cox people and the McAdoo would be answerable for murder. If|tration agreement entered into before|people for control of the democratic they lost their own lives what would the movement profit their families? the award “does not exist.” If it were existent authority from Panama and national committee, with 1924 in view. This finds base in the idea that Mr. The whole distressing business is so|Costa Rica, it is claimed, would be!McAdoo will seek to retrieve his de- ill-advised. so opposed to every sensi- ble, conservative calculation, so de- structive of all agencies ma%ing for better conditions and the restoration of a good understanding between capi- tal and labor, the reflection on the miners and those who are misleading them is severe. The wonder is that so many men living under our form of government can be worked up to such a state of sheer recklessness. Minority and Speakership. Both the tariff debate and the de- bate on the tax bill showed the demo- crats of the House alert, aggressive and fairly well united. Old party cries were heard in old party terms. It was quite like old times. ‘The minority leader rallied his forces by wire. Much to his regret. we may all Y@ sure, Mr. Kitchin was detained at home. He has never entirely re- covered his strength. The effect of his collapse some time ago while address- ing the House has not fully disap- peared. His physician counsels against the excitement attaching to attend- ance on congressional sessions at this time, and the patient obeys. 1If the next House is democratic, and Mr. Kitchin when it assembles is in kelter again, the chances will be in favor of his election to the speaker- ship. The honor will fall to him by reason of his long congressional serv- ice and his present position. Champ Clark went to the chair from the floor leadership of the minority, and as re- ward for services on the floor extend- ing over many years. But if Mr. Kitchin does not recover his strength, and the democrats con- trol the House, the speakership will be a prize to be fought for. Hence the interest taken now in the develop- ments on the democratic side of the chamber, where the old members are very active and the new are watching the corners with assiduity. The speak- arship is probably not absent from the calculations of either old or new. —_——e————— Summer resort landlords talk of re- ducing rates at a time when the aver- age patron is supposed to be giving earnest attention to his supply of win- ter coal. ————— After a man has been mayor of New York for a few months he gives up all idea pf keeping & scrap book contain- ing all the references to him as a fa- mous man. As an example of an unproductive enterprise heavily financed Bergdoll remains sadly conspicuous. —————— Assassination in Germany. The murder of Mathias Erzberger in the Black forest brings strongly to mind the fact that political assas- sination has only lately occurred in Germany. Until after the war it was practically unknown in that country. Rulers, prime ministers, leading states- men, military commanders, adminis- trators fell in other lands, in America as well as in Russia, in Portugal, in India, in France, throughout the world, in fact. But in Germany, as in England, assassination for political reasons was unknown. In February, 1919, began a series of such killings, however, when Kurt Eisner, the Bavarian premier, was slain at Munich. Shortly afterward War Min- ister Neuring was killed at Dresden, and later in that year Hugo Haase, the president of the German socialist party, was assassinated at Berlin. Thus the Erzberger killing is the fourth within a comparatively short space of time in & land that had been previously unstained by this crime. Undoubtedly the turmoil of war is the cause of this change. The German people tasted blood in the great con- test. They lost their old habit of re- /Jjpect for authority and office. They lecame more individualistic than be- lore. And when the republic was formed, and the empire passed, they found that those who administered thefr affairs were mainly from the ranks. This discovery and the pas- eions bred by the war produced as- sassins. Ersberger was slain on the eve of necessary before the Chief Justice could make nominations to the com- mission. Under this line of reasoning either side to an arbitration to which it sub- mits can reject the award and cancel the agreement to arbitrate if the de- cision is unfavorable to it. In other words, “the agreement holds only in case we win." Somebody must lose, more or less. Consequently, one side or the other may reject the award. This works around to the old minstrel joke about the ding house rule: “Fruit must not be taken from the table; to prevent fruit bejng taken from the table there will be no fruit.” Panama may have grounds for com- plaint on the gcore of the appointment of the boundary commission without consultation with her, but assuredly not on the basis of the defult of the award. The award stands and the agreement remains binding. Panama is proving herself such @ bad loser in this case that she is alienating Ameri- can sympathy. The Conference Visitors. Plans for the social functions to mark the disarmament conference are already under discussion. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. The desire is that Jack shall have his share of play during conference time, and so be keyed up for his best per- formances while at work. 4 There will be no lack of entertain- ment, we may all be sure. It may be the other way round. Unless care is taken there may be too much. Jack will have a good deal of work to do, and should be spared the time to do it well. Forelgn visitors, especially celebri- ties, sometimes pleasantly complain of the superabundance, so to say, of American hospitality. Too good a time is offered, and in a way that makes the overtures Irresistible. A strong constitution is required to stand the strain. But these conference visitors— celebrities all—will be seasoned men in both work and play. For years they have been accustomed to both. They have had to do with big affairs, and become familiar with doing them in a big way. They will be equal to any card that may be:prepared for intro- ducing them to the most enjoyable features of American social life. The length of the conference is a matter for conjecture. The business is too important to be hurried, and every- body in attendance will have the time to take & look around in any way the hosts may provide. So in our prepara- tions for the conference we may safely gc upon the assumption that our guests will be with us for some weeks, if not months; and the assumption suggests that while they remain every- thing possible should be done, as, of course, it will be, for Their pleasure. Labor leaders point out that a workingman has a right to an auto- mobile. The skilled mechanic who can make his own repairs has for some time asserted himself as among the few who can really afford to keep a car going. f Every great conference is offered opportunities to take up enough topics of discussion to keep it in session in- definitely. \ So sincere an advocate of conversa- tional restraint is Alice Robertson that apparently she does not care who has the last word. ¢ An Official Under Fire. A friend of Gov. Small of Illinois announces that the governor will be a candidate for re-election in 1924, and adds? “Len Small never quit under fire in his life.” ‘Well enough, but how much longer will the governor remain under fire? He should press for an early trial. So grave a charge against one so highly placed should be disposed of in court as soon as possible. ‘The result of the trial will, of course, be of great moment to the accused. If he is convicted, and the conviction stands, & second candidacy for gov- ernor will be out of the question. That feat at San Francisco last summer, and Gov. Cox his defeat at the polls last November. On two accounts, therefore, the Oc- tober meeting of the committee will attract much attention. i Advocates of a return of Wilhelm to the throne have subsided. They per- ceive, no doubt, that the remainder of his lifetime would not afford time enough for thé lese majeste cases he would desire to bring up. \ A fillbuster develops so much speech- making that an occasional glint of humor might be expected. However, the purpose of a filibuster is fatigue, not entertainment. i The fact that for a time nobody could guess his simple expedient of accumulating money was & great en- couragement to Ponzi in assuming that the public was made to be fooled. i The possibility that Lloyd George will not insist on his attending the con- ference in a reportorial capacity is no doubt faced by Northcliffe with philo- sophic tranquillity. $ Photographs of Trotsky show him a cap which suggests a chauffeur whose political machine is out of ad- Sustment. i Some of the home brew has ex- plosive qualities which would make search without warrant an extra- hazardous undertaking. l Russian hungerers are entitled to hope that in arranging repasts after- dinner speeches will be more in evi- dence than preliminary remarks. \ Alr travel will not be regarded as & complete success until it shows a bet- ter safetyfirst equipment. SHOOTING STARS. BY PHILANDER JOHNSON. Desirable Demonstration. “I often march in a parade,” i 8aid Hezekiah Bings; “Although I've never found it made Much general change in things. And yet T feel the benefit; ‘When I fall in behind The band, a dusty trail to hit, It soothes my state of mind. “The reasoning the stroll presents May not be very clear; 1 sometimes change my sentiments Before its end is near. . Yet the parade I know is wise; *I hail the chance it brings To take some gentle exercise,” Said Hezekiah Bings. Jud Tunkins gays he knows a toll- gate man who gets the reputation of staying on the job because he keeps, the roads so bad he's afraid to leave home. Business Diplomacy. “Josh eats with his knife and drinks his coffee out of the saucer,” said Mra. Corntossel. - “I told him to,” replied her husband. “Summer boarders are complainin’ about the prices we charge. The fam- ily has got to do something to keep up the impression that we're simple, un- sophisticated country folks.” Blaming the Accompanist. “I cannot sing the old songs,” ‘The solo artist sighed; “The jazz band cannot learn them, And would spoil them if A4t tried.” Verbal Warfare. “Words are your weapons,” said the admiring friend. 2 “If you say it that way,” rejoined Senator Sorghum, “I may feel called upon to modify my demand for limitation of armament.” 4 Too Much to Ask, “In the old days a campaigner would invite everybody "to have reffesh. ments.” “Politics have -changed,” replied Miss Cayenne. “You couldn’t expect & candidate to have enough funds to treat the crowd to ice cream soda.” ASCINATING it s, always —if only because it is new— but to the charm of the new, add a wondrous beauty of line, deep rich colerings, wherein the touch of reddened leaves, and brown, still lingers—soft, sup- ple fabrics, and exqui- site trimmings, hinting of the Orient in their galaxy of colors—an intriguing collection, these—brought to the hands of the designer, and thus is created,the Autumn mode, fasci- nating, DAY, AUGUST 27, 1921—PART 1. admarh % Wotheoy New York—WASHINGTON—Paris The New in Suit Blouses Again, for we may truly say it—georgette crepe leads in blouse fashioning, with crepe-back satin closely following in its train—but each combines with its own coloring a contrasting shade, whether it be somBer or gay, to be most chic. Dyed laces are used much in the fashioning of vests and collars, the exquisite silken embroid- eries outlined in gold thread, beaded designs in blues and reds, embroid- very and applique, are seen, and even the new full sleeves are adopted by many. Overblouses just hip length are most fa- vored—a striking model, of navy blue, handsomely embroidered, over a del- icate blossom color, is il- lustrated; also one of the tuck-in blouses, which many women prefer. Blouses From $5.75 to $35 Blouse Section, Third floor. Petticoats That Underlie the Frock —have been specially designed in the loveliest of soft silk jerseys—even the most utilitarian of them hkave their own smartness of design, devel- oped in a way to bring out the charm of supple silk and harmonizing color in the most effective manner. Whirlpool blue, persan, bamboo, tomato, purple and taupe are but a few of the colors from which you may choose. An entirely different petti- coat is this of fancy ribbed jersey, lined in a contrasting shade, giving a lovely color effect. $7.50. Others may be flounced or strictly tatlored, sometimes pleated, trimmed in bias folds or worked in eyelet embroidery and showing a contrasting color beneath. Priced from $5 to $12. The majority of them are the well known Klosfit make, which insures that smooth- ness of fit that is most to be desired and wanted in these days of slim-line frocks. Petticoat Section, Third floor. One-Must Have a Separate Skirt Since thaf is decided, the next question is to choose what it shall be. Here again we have a wonderful choice of lovely colorings, in soft velour checks, pleated or gathered, in rich browns and blues with tan, or rust and gray. $22.50 and $25. Prunella Cloths, in strik- ingly beautiful plaids, stripes and checks; choose between box, knife, side and combi- ing. Some of them have belts a little longer and edged with fringe, while others adhere strictly to the tailored mode. Among these one finds many rea- sons for liking black and white, -~ Priced From : $10 to $25 lmmmu‘. smartly nation pleats, for fall wear-- Smart Street Frocks Are the Center of Interest ——showing several of the most striking features of the new mode. The full sleeve, for the most part just about a three- quarter length; the dropped waistline, and an extensive use of exquisite colors, introduced in rich embroideries, pipings, facings and braids. Smartest of the Costumes (illustrated at the right)— a separate frock of Marmot Gray Roshanara Crepe, over which is worn a coat of nav blue Poiret twill, fastenin; high at the throat, with em- broidery motifs in gray tones and silver thread, $135. An- other version of this model shows an underfrock of rust colored duvetyne, $150. Very fine Poiret twill and tricotine, in navy blue and black, lead the fashion. Frocks from $55 to $185. “Women's Dress Section, Third fvor. Autumn Hats Go Their Varied Ways However closely you may conform to a distinct mode in dress, the hats of Fall leave you free to choose as you will, in their great variedness. Large or small, turned up or down. straight or slightly rolling, beautifully trimmed, or strictly tai- lored—which will you wear? For formal afternoon wear, the large hat of black panne velvet is su- preme, shown in the illus- tration with but a single decoration, an imported comb of ivory, fashion’s newest fancy. Satin bagatelle bor- rows its chic from the Parisian and fashions the close-fitting street hat, which must wear a droop- ing veil of Spanish lace, all in a lovely new golden brown shade. Thus we see them in shades of fuchsia from the lightest mauve to deep blue violet and red, bordering then into ~the rich Autumn browns. Priced From $15 to $45 Millinery Salon, Third floor. Small Outdoor Wraps for the Youngest For the littlest one there is a smart coat smocked back and front; the little boy’s coat wears the accustomed belt across the back, while for the little girl there may be a belt or a decided flare. A Directoire influence is seen in the waistcoat panel of the brown broadcloth illustrated, pleated and stitched and collared with fur. Bias folds and buttons are smart on another coat of reddish hue, and .-most of them are warmly interlined against any of the cold, win- ter may have in store. Coats from $12.50 to $45. Hats may match the coats, &f you like, with bands and top-knobs of fur. Some are close fitting with upturned brims of velvet, touched with a bit of colored embroidery. There are chic little worsteds and the always fashionable rolled-brim beavers and ve- lours. Priced from $4.50 to $12. Children’s Sectlon, Fourth floor. Betty WalesInterprets the Mode for Misses In a delightfully youthful manner the coat dress makes its appearance, the straight lines broken only by a nar- row sash of the material: inserted panels of jade broadcloth and black braid lend the desired color, and are again repeated on sleeves, vest and collar. That fringe is used, we must admit, and charmingly so on a frock of blue, with wheels of jade cloth and silk braid, which end in deep fringe. The long full sleeves are gathered to a narrow cuff of jade and ipings of it trim the neck- ine. 2 3 1In misses’ frocks, favor lies between the low dropped waist and the blouse; braids are extensively used, and almost indescribably lovely are the color tones of the embroideries. Priced From $19.75 to $62.50 Misses’ Section, Fourth floor.