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BAIL PLAYER
DISAPPEARS

Boston, July 16.-Arthur Irwin,
old time baseball player. vanished
from the steamship Calvin Austin,
New York 10 Boston early today.
It Is believed he either jumped or
fell overheard and was drowned.
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MURDERERS TO
BE EXECUTED
by international News Service,

icy ITlGT TTdtFOHdI TFC"s oCTVTCc.J
Philadelphia. July 16.-Raymond
w. Schuck and Frank j. James,
convicted murderers Of David PAUL,
aged Camden, n J.. ban kramer,
weer today sentenced to die dur
ing the week of August 2S. No ap-
peal will be taken 10 the New Jer-
sey Supreme Court, but application
for a pardon will be made to the
state board of pardons.
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BEEF! BEEF! BEEF!
Most Tender and Tasty.

The very choicest Of nothing
over "a ears old selected cattle
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Fine SteWine Beef Ill., l2ig to 15c
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Rib Roast, per lb -.............22 c
Chuck Steak, er lb......22 to Csc
Porterhouse Steak per lb.....2Sc
Sirloin and Round Steak. lb....35c
Your patronage solicited.
G. FELTY.
Successor to ". r Kline.
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FESTIVAL.

There will be an ice cream festi-
val at Pikeside "Wednesday night,
July 20, for the benefit of the base
ball team.
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MADAM STANLEY AND SISTER

Scientific palmists are camped
near Norbourne Cemetery on South
Queen street. They will give you
correct reading OF the hand
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Delicious light lunches and cold
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TAKE NOTICE PUBLIC.
Open upntil II p. m. tonight
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Contractor Fl. r. Geyer is paint.
ing the interior ard the wood work
on The exterior of First Baptist
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JULY FURNITURE CLEARANCE
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Festival at Fairview School
House July 90. Public invited.
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Evening star., 1921-12-30

cial art, intrusted, as q rule. to ex-
perts who know how to twist and turn
language into every conceivable man.
ner of statement, so as to cover every
possible phase and angle Of the case.
1t is related of an accused man that
when he was commanded to stand in
court and heed the indictment against
him for murder he listened in amaze
ment as the ponderous and repeated
words and phrases were rolled forth,
and then replied to the usual question
as to guilt: Judge, l surely did not
do those things 1 just heard read
about; only killed him"
Such is the reaction upon the mind
of the untechnical person of an indict-
ment paper when read or studied.
Would it not be we'll to simplify the
forms of accusation? 1t is surely pos
sible to state the crime charged in less
involved manner. to put the case of
the state in plain, unequivocal style.
If that is done, if the old traditional
phrases are discarded, there will be
less chance of error and mistake in
the preparation Of the papers, and
fewer mistrials and failures of justice
will Occtlr.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

picture shows in this country. Are the
laws which make for their safety Icing
enforced? Are the theaters kept free
from fire-making elements? Are the
stages safe? Are the exits all clear
and available in case of a rush? In
spection is supposed TO be constantly
maintained. But is it? Who checks
the inspectors?
II ava:ls nothing to punish those
who are criminally negligent Of their
duty after the tragedy has occurred.
Trial and conviction and Imprisonment
Of those who are responsible will not
bring anybody back to life, or restore
those who are distigured or crippled.
But in every city, every town, where
there are places of public assemblage.
such a horror as that at New Haven
should be accepted as a warning. to
put every officer of the law on guard
and tn make the people themselves in
sistent upon constant and effective
supervision.
Most theater owners and managers
are dependable in the matter of pro-
vidinC safeguards against disaster.
They fully realize their responsibility
and take every possible precaution.
But there are some who think they
can get by" with less expense, who
take their chances, who put profits
ahead OF public security. They are the
ones t" watch. And in order to be
sure "f WATCHING them it is necessary
to watch Ill.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Faulty Indictments.

BY invocation of the minute
technique of the law counsel for
Gov. Small of Illinois have succeeded
in having dismissed all the indict-
ments against him save one, and on
that one he will be tried soon for mis-
conduct in the management Of the
funds of the state. The dismissals
were based upon trifling errors in the
writing and signing and numbering Of
the indictments. In one case the fore
man of the grand jury placed his
signature upon the wrong place on
the document. In another a word was
omitted inadvertently by the typist
who transcribed the paper. In another
one of the formal phrases Of accusa-
ton was missing.
In none of these instances was the
actual merit of the case involved. The
errors were purely mechanical. But
the court had no recourse but to dis
miss the charges as framed, as other
courts have in the past been obliged
to throw out indictments upon the
most trifiing grounds. 1t Is a funda-
mental principle Of the law that the
accusation must be in perfect form.
The drawing Of indictments is spe-
Evening star., 1921-12-30
A Palace for the Federal Reserve
Rank2

The Federal Reserve Board may look
upon its New York bank as the Brit
sh government looks upon the Bank
Of England, but it is in reality some-
what different 1t is, after all, al
though larger and more imposing than
the others. only one out of many. 1t
is not a central government bank, and
the other federal reserve banks are
not its branches.
Even if it were vastly more fmpor-
tant and significant than it is, it Is
doubtful if the board would be justi-
fed. in existing circumstances, in
building for 1t home more costly
than "the White House and the Treas
ury building and the state capitols of
dozen states." as Mr.. John Shelton
Williams. former controller of the
currency, now charges. Twenty-Five
millions of dollars is a huge sum Of
money, and the reserve board must
indeed have been prospering these
last few years If it can afford to put
that amount in single building.
1t is pertinent. perhaps. in all fair
ness. to say that Mr. Williams has
differed with the Federal Reserve Board
concerning various features of the
latter's policy. and is, therefore, it
may be, not as disinterested critic
as might be found. Yet his charges
in this instance involve facts that are
easily ascertainable, and they require
a more convincing answer than has
been made.-Baltimore Sun Undepen-
dent democrat).
Evening star., 1921-12-30
A Needed Memorial.

Th, Association Of Oldest Inhabit-
nnlS has asked thu Commissioners to
consider III" erection Of y memorial to
tic original parking commission which
.>tahli~h,l the distinctive tree system
of til" National capital. In View. Of
the fact that IL statue has been erected
harr {" Dante, and another is to he
unNt tiicd shortly lo Joan If Are. the
remembrance Of some of the city's own
civic hrIu"s would he appropriate.
Washingf ON is glad to have statues of
famous persons Of other lands: it can
never forget, however. those less spec
tacular men and women who by sim
cerc devotion To high ideals. coupled
with years Of hard work. made this
city the great capital it is today and
gave it the sound basis upon which it
builds fn;' Il greater future.
Perhaps the greatest namoria,
which thr three first parking commits
siuners will ever have is the green
city every spring and summer. con
ylrting ordinary streets into leaty
howcrs, and making the whole city a
delight il the eye. The ever present
trees throughout tn" National Capital
are perhaps the most striking thing
about the whole city to the average
visitor WHO comes here for the first
,inie Every leaf is a memorial to John
Saul. William Saunders and William
Z. Smith. With trees they devised a
decorative scheme which today softens
the hard. outlines of the highway plan.
making the city comparatively cool in
summer. The system is their greatest
memorial.
Nevertheless. some set emblem,
which Will contain their names and
point out to the passerby in formal
phrase the nature of their service.
would be eminently fitting. There are
plenty of memorials to wartime
heroes. The city has them in every
circle and square. Let us not forget
our peace-time heroes.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Turning to Mr.. Wilson.

Christmas eve, F.. F.. Goltra. demo
cratic national committeeman from
Missouri. sent Woodrow Wilson the
following telegram:
"The democrats of This state send
greetings and very earnest wishes for
a harpy Christmas for you and your
faithful helpmate."
To this Mr. Wilson made the follow
ing reply:
Mrs. Wilson and I warmly apprcci-
ate The message you We're kind enough
Ia send. and take the liberty of send
ing. through you, to the democrats Of
Missouri my most cordial greetings
and my confident prediction of
triumphant success of the party in
the new year and the years immedi-
ately to follow"
Wednesday, the democratic execu-
tive committee of Tennessee. in ses-
following telegram:
The democratic executive commit
tee of Tennessee and hundreds of
leading democrats from every county
in the state. met TO pay honor to Hon.
tordell Hull, chairman of the national
committee. send heartieSt greetings
and Fluctuations on the occasion of
Your sixty fifth anniversary with sin
cernSt wishes that YOU may enjoy
many more such days daN by
day gaining in health and strength as
you are in love and affection in the
hearts "1 your countrymen.
Mr.. Wilson's reply is not given but
presumably it was in the key of his
salutation to the Missourians
business? Very like business. Tn
douhtedly, the Wilsunian democracy
has the call over the other brands in
Missouri and Tennessee. 1t probably
j has the call also in other states. Jo-
seph w. Bailey's effort last year to re-
vive Jeffersonian democracy in Texas
failed, while Mr.. Bryan's tributes to
that brand of party doctrine scarcely
got a hand.
There is strong opinion. widely en-.
tertained. that if Mr.. Wilson We're in
health and full strength he would con-
! troll in his own name. and for his own
benefit if he cared for third race for
the presidency. the next democratic
national convention. Will he control
it for somebody elses benefit? If so.
; for whose benefit? A Wisonian candi-
date suggests. of course, Wilsonian
platform.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

at 4 meeting there has never been a
time in his career when he has not
been able to produce the required pa
pers from his case when called for.
There are two qualities that make
of Sir Maurice super-secretary, a
genius in his position. They are
marvellous memory and a veritable
passion for work. His daily routine
is to start work before in the morn
ing and continue until late at night.
sometimes past midnight. Nothing
else in life seems to have any interest
for him. His power of memory is SO
extraordinary that it is phenomenal.
1t is said that he can sit through
session where statesmen are debating
questions of widely divergent charac
wards dictate everything that was
said with absolute accuracy.
Without any hesitation Sir
Maurice can recall any meeting
of any body on given date, even
months past. tell who attended. what
subjects were discussed and what
each man had to say on each question.
This he has done so often and so
accurately that his account is taken
unquestioned. Services of this kind in
81 wing busy councils delay are con-
sidered invaluable. Likewise his
memory is to great advantage in be-
ing able to put his hand Immediately
in the coming work.
Although at one time in his life Sir
Maurice was an adept at tennis and
played cricket, he is now so absorbed
in his work that he has no recrea-
tiOns Although he is pleasant and
cheerful. he finds little time to mingle
with men. His duties require that
he have a vast amount of knowledge
on every conceivable subject. and yet
he has read but little. His great mind
has simply absorbed and retained all
the Information that has passed
through his hands.
Sir Maurice was given the Grand
Cross of the Bath. the highest class
of that order. for his part in the war.
When proposing this honor the prime
minister said: He took no part in
battle. but he was as essential to our
success in war as any man. His serv-
ices were known to few, but none
rendered greater service, and there
fore he is more worthy of honor and
thanks"
Evening star., 1921-12-30
Bad Inspection and Disaster.

About 4 month ago motion picture
Aheater fire occurred in New Haven
and nine persons lost their lives.
After an investiga ton into the dis
aster the coroner files a report which
accuses the city inspector of buildings
as well as managers and owners Of
the rheater of being cllninally re
sponSib.a for the fire. The acCusat ton
Of the building inspector is based on
the fact that violations of the law
were permitted. including the absence
OF an asbestos curta;n, Il water cur
lain. automatic sprinkler, casks of
water ON the stage. hose connections
and freproof scenery and woodwork.
The only hose on the stage, it is
shown. was small garden one. The
1heater managers and owners are ac-
cused on the score of knowingly omit
ting these precautions against fire.
Other theater officers are scored,
though not formally accused. on the
ground of negligence in giving q pro-
logue to the picture with an accom-
raniment of dangerous accessory "ef-
1ects." including the burning of in
sense. flames from which started the
sire. Furthermore it appears that
,nembers of the city police force We're
present in the theater and witnessed
other violations of the law. respecting
which the coroner lays stress.
Apart from any question of the
honesty OF the officials, a question
which has been raised elsewhere in
7he past when through negligence
disaster has occurred, it may be asked
whether this state of affairs exists
anywhere else. whether 1t is general
millions Of people are o.''- attending
Evening star., 1921-12-30
The Order of the Day.

"W'hiIe there's life there's hope
and you have the republican situation
we'll described While there are con-
ferences there's hope.
There are conferences all right The
majority are Informal, but not the less
interesting or promising because of
that fact.
Senators and representatives confer
with the President, and then with on.
another. Many subjects are discussed
and viewed from many angles. There
is frank appreciation of the fact that
Congress upon reassemb,ing must
get down to cases.
\ good deal Of work will press for
attention. The country is expecting
have promised such relief rs rna,- in
here in legislation. SO. legislation
must be forthcoming. or there viii he
g penalty to ray. The high court sits
for day next Novenlb.,.
While the long session of Congress
is not limited by law as the short ses-
sion is, party prudence usually has "A
word to say, and that word is to clear
the table at as early a day as pos
sihle. \ new Congress is always
chosen the year of the long session.
and it is advisable TO get into action
early
The republican leaders know full
well about the comfort and confidence
the divisions in their party are giving
the opposition. and are well aware
that the complexion Of the next Con
gress will depend largely on the record
that Will hr made on Calitol Hill in
the coming five IN six months.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
TransEQrtation.

Much curiosity and some anxiety
exist as !" why nothin.; has hcrn done
IL Congress to relieve tl!,. situation
growing out If The return uf the rail
road properties to their "wnrrs.
As all are aware. ;hr railroads are
in bad Suane--i, worst. shape iv.ruusr
of the war. GuvrrnncuI cnntrrI and
operation. white necessary as Il war
measure did not hrnclit the properties
They Were in had condition when the
government took hold, and in worsr
Condition Wf"n the government let 90.
The Plumb plan is not scheduled for
adoption. nor is %;r.lieht"ut govern
inent ownership and operation uu the
card.
The advocates II ihu>. policies.
however. have not lost heart. They
seem to be playing Il waiting game.
convinced that time * working in
their favor
But government ownership and
Sti5n. First. cores the financial fea-
ture. An enormous sum OF money
would b. necesSarr |" acquire the
properties ana l'uc.e sam is hard
pressed at present
Srcend, comes the so.iuIiStir feature.
Socialism is making nn hruAWay in
This country. th"u=h is rnou-h in The
picture to arou~. interest. provoke
discussion. and give warning. If the
government We're to talk" over the rail
roads il would hn urged to ;ak, over
soon find oursel> os launched on a
course anta@cni$tic to the character of
our inStiJHtions. And the present is
no proper time for experiments.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
The Presidents Reception.

Next Monday an agreeable custom
viii he revived at the White House
when the President and his wife will
receive the people Of the country in
direct personal greeting in recognition
Of the New Year. Interrupted for
some years. the presidents recep-
ton will become the chief feature of
the holiday at the capital. 1t is a
taxing procedure for the chief execu-
tive and his wife. They must stand
for hours shaking the hands of the
people, causing a severe physical
strain. In former times. however, the
custom was maintained despite this
fact, and undoubtedly the reception
had good effect in creating the feel
ing of contact between the head of
the national administration and the
citizens of the country.
The spectacle of long line extend
ing from the front doors of the White
House out to Pennsylvania avenue
and down to the west will be there
fore renewed next Monday, and it
will have a significance of moment.
That thin black strip of humanity a
quarter of a mile or more. perhaps, in
length Will mean that the democracy
is unshaken. Every person in that
line will be there because of wish
to be- There is no compulsion. no
sense of obligation, apart, perhaps,
from the very few of the higher official
class. The people themselves will
stand in line and endure hardships as
great, perhaps, as those within doors
who are waiting to receive them, in
obedience to- an impulse that is one of
the strongest elements in the Amerl-
can system of government.
Evening star., 1921-12-30
One International Agreement.

An everlasting question Of why
citizens of the United States should
be the only Inhabitants of the Ameri-
can continent to be called Americans
is appearing again in. syndicated
questions and answers departments.
The answer is being made that the
designation American" is applied ex-
clusively to the citizens of the United
States for the sake of brevity.
There is tacit international agree
ment, without formal treaties, but
through the self-determination Of all
nations on this continent, that we, the
people Of the United States, hold the
exclusive right, not as part of our
sovereignty, or even as part of our
heredity, but by the consent OF all
concerned. to call ourselves "Ameri-
cans" We do not believe there can
ever be an international war for pos
session of the name or for ending our
monopoly of it's use. Men in Dawson
City. asked if they were Americans.
have proclaimed themselves Cana
dians. Other men. asked the same
question in Monterey, have proclaimed
themselves Mexicans.
We have liked them the more for
this fine spirit of national pride-as
great as that we take in our own
Americanism. And We like to be-
lieve that story. however apocryphal
having ali the signs of South America
upon him. who was asked by q bouie-
vardier. ignorant Of the boundary dis
tinctions we draw on this side Of the
ocean. if he was an American. mo,
sir!" he answered proudly. II am q
Patagonian."-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat (republican).
Many a woman who has never taken
up law can lay it down.-F'lint
Journal.
South ireland must now choose be-
tween a fight to q finish and q finish
to a fight.-Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
Every one having paid his income
tax can start another Christmas club
account to take care OF the Same tax
in 1922.-Bay City Times-Tribune.
Savannah reporter accepted six new
dimes from Mr.. Rockefeller, ST. Gosh!
Our once free and Independent press
has gone and got subsidized again
Cleveland NeWA
Evening star., 1921-12-30
EDITORIAL DIGEST

The Scranton Times quotes former
Secretary of Commerce Redfeld, now
engaged in relief work in Russia, as
saying that as "a cold -blooded busi-
ness proposition" Russian relief pre-
sents "a very noble example of prac-
teal altruism.'' 1t will. the Canton
tOhio) News agrees. "be an invest
mcnt in humanitarianism that will
hardly fail to give good returns iii
friendship
Evening star., 1921-12-30

II all the war devices available
should be called into action there
would he no use Of an age limit for
soldiers. Non-coinha tants. from new
in the thick of the fight.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

If Uncle Sam can collect all the
money that is owing him he can come
pretty near having a monopoly of mill
Iary and naval equipment without
calling on the home taxpayers for any
contributions whatever.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

The. enthusiastic and sincere hos
pitalities of Americas capital city did
not suffice to give the Washington con-
ference the unqualified aspect of
love feast.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

German chemists who profess to be
eble to make synthetic gold suggest
promises Of a remedy for financial ills
rivaling those offered by turtle serum
as a cure for physical aiment.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

Germany must regret that going
into war was not contemplated with as
much reluctance as payment of repa-
ration now is.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

European countries may be expected
to display some erudite caution in ap-
preaching the question of how to keep
on fighting though broke.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

France has refused to allow diplo-
matte attention to concentrate on the
Pacific to the exclusion of other
oceanic spaces.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

The voluminous war biographers
have done everything possible to shat
ter the theory that all a man needs Is
a five-foot book shelf.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

While it was impossible to give the
entire naval program, such numbers
as were rendered are being highly APP
plauded.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

OF late nobody has felt the uncer-
tainty of a government position more
than king or an emperor.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

Clemenceau may be credited with
considerable foresight in connection
with his declaration, awhile ago. that
all he desired was to be let alone.
Evening star., 1921-12-30

The French government insisted on
being a fighter. So did Carpenter.