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Evening star., 1922-10-06
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MARYLAND and Virginia.
The Best Fire Protection.

The insurance committee VI lhe
Board of Trade has adopted a report
to be presented to the board at the
fall meeting, strongly urging the es-
tablishment Of a high pressure water
service for the business area OF the
capital as further means OF protec-
ton from fire. This matter appro-
priatelv comes up during Fire-Preven-
tfon week, when Washington. along
with all other cities of the country. Is
considering ways and means of less
ening fire dangers.
No matter how fully educated the
public may be in the matter OF ire
prevention by the clearing out OF all
waste and attention to conditions on
business and domestic properties pos
slbly making for ignition, there will
always remain the chance OF fire de-
velopment Washington depends now
for its fighting Of fires upon its drink
ing water supply. water brought
eighteen miles from Great Falls and
at great expense impounded and fill
now in the system for drinking and
cleansing purposes, and yet from that
narrow-margined supply must come
in the emergencies of contlagratlon
the water necessary to quench flame
Continued dependence upon this
supply for fire fighting is an invita-
tion to disaster. At a comparatively
small expense pumps may be estap-
lished at the edge of the river and
water in indefinite quantities pumped
into mains specially laid through the
business area, where the fire FISK is
greatest and where values are most
concentrated, and especially the area
OF the government buildings, and with
numerous outlets the city would be
so we'll protected that its fire losses
would diminish to record minimum
For the conditions for fire fighting
here are perhaps the best in the
country. The streets are broad, there
are no overhead wires to impede the
work of firemen. An excellent. though
not yet sufficient, equipment is estao-
lished and the personnel Of the fire de-
partment is exceptionally high in eff
ficiency.
When the high-pressure service was
first proposed that cost was estimated
at 500. 900. 1t would now probably
cost half million 1t would be cheap
at that or at twice that amount as an
insurance against big fires. When
Congress reconvenes this matter
should be laid before 1t for considera-
fion, perhaps outside Of the budget of
estimates. 1t is a question Of more
than local municipal concern. 1t is
really government question, for the
public buildings and all the archives
Of the federal administration are in
volved in the local fire risk. For its
own sake to increase the protection
Of its plant of buildings and papers
the government should be greatly con
cerned in the installation of every pos
sible means of reducing the risk Of
loss by fire in Washington.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

many caaes arrived there through
great ignorance Of the laws Of health.
Every office, especially In the great
cities, contains one or more persons
suffering from colds, headaches or
stomach complaints. People are
brought to bed with this, that or the
other illness, as If some unseen hand
were deliberately striking down the
good.
But it Is not entirely SO. Illness
comes. in nearly all cases, as the re-
suit of long violations Of the
laws Of health. laws which are very
plain to those who will take the trou-
BILE to investigate. read and study.
There is an old. pernicious doctrine in
this country that for a layman to
know anything about his own body is
wrong. 1t used to be that the man
who interested himself in health was
considered a Crank" or at least a
"hypochoudriac."
But the mature cure people, the
physical culturists and the great
sport-loving element Of this country
have changed all that. Today it is be-
coming almost fashionable to be able
to avoid taking a cold. Prevention of
disease is rapidly taking the place it
deserves among the people.
Evening star., 1922-10-06
"Game Called"

Nothing annoys base ball crowd
quite so much as to have game
called on account of darkness with the
score tied, especially when the sun is
shining. When the umpires at the
world series game yesterday in New
York, at the end Of the tenth inning,
with the score to 8, decided that 1t
was no longer light enough to see
they almost took their lives in their
hands. The crowd demonstrated in
characteristic base ball crowd fashion.
But the umpires were wise and quick
ly got out Of range. The crowd, lack.
ing other objects Of attention, pro-
ceeded to visit its displeasure upon
High Commissioner Landis, who sat
with his wife in the box.
Now Judge Landis had no more to
do with the calling Of that game than
the peanut vendors. He was there as
a spectator, and probably was as
much disappointed by the conclusion
without decision as any other person
present. But the crowd. which is al
ways an Illogical body, gave him the
'rasJ' and nearly mobbed him.
Yesterdays row over TIA abruptly
Evening star., 1922-10-06
Here and There In Washington
BY rTHE MAJOR

who is credited with having said'
'aThe public be damned" One notices
today, however, q change in this men
tai attitude, and this is partly e1en-i
plifed by sign l saw In restaurant
which reads as follows: III 1t starts
, to rain. let US loan you an umnreila|
There was deposit charge OF - Only
but the thoughtfulness Of the pro-
prietor has caused many to eat at MS
food emporium.
4 FRIEND of mine, who possesses
l,1 unique sense of humor, the
other day in writing to man with
whom he had been doing business Tor
some time spoke of third person,
calling him the late Mr.. So-and-So
Upon the receipt of the letter. wire
was sent asking as to when the late
Mr.. So-and-So had passed away MY
friend replied that the party IN ques-
ton was not dead. only continuously
dilatory.
DESPITE the fact that the attens
~ ton of the authorities had been
called to bumps. hills and hollows in
the streets of the city. there are nun
dreds of such places still existing.
There are about $4,000 automobile and
truck license payers in the city, ana
If those in charge are not able to find
! these numerous bad spots in the
streets there are numerous automo-
bilists who will gladly give their exact
location.
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IF some day when You are riding in
i a tokenmobile or sitting in the
theater and you notice the man in
front of you is wiggling. twisting and
! turning, do not get the impression
that he is practlcing ne" 1lioa
Gray shimmy or that he has a nervous
afiiction. The real solution OF the
problem is that he has for the hrst
time this year put on his heavier gar
mants Of underwear that are partly
composed of wool. The early months
Of winter might be properly called
| itch season"
I0NE of the most remarkable e1hl-
~ bitions of pure nerve and grit
,bat have witnessed for some time
| occurred the other day on the Ell1pse.
| A youngster of twelve or thirteen was
sitting on a bench digging at a
| tooth with his pocket-knife. When i
asked him why he did not go to
dentist, he replied that he did not like
to go to dentists because they hurt
| too much, and this lad pried and pried
at the tooth until he finally managed
| to yank it out. 1t was not an edifylng
| spectacle, but 1t was one that SHOWS
eri, OF the American youth.
Evening star., 1922-10-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER. JOHNSON.

The Bumper Crop.
I'm coming along" said the ear OF
corn.
"The fact that I'm small deserves no
scorn.
I'm one Of an army from shore to
shore
That fights to keep the wolf from the
door.
despite delays In the course Of trade,
When the locomotive can't make the
grade.
Despite the moments Of doubt and
We're on the march and we'll all be
there.
,"The warmth and cheer from the sky
we've caught,
They're yours for q little toll and
thought.
No man need hunger and be forlorn,
I'm coming along" said the ear Of
corn.
Evening star., 1922-10-06
Disease Prevention.

"A man is either his own physician
or q fool by the time he is thirty"
said Tacitus Of old. Like all such
clever sayings it has its limitations,
but there has been enough truth In it
to bring it down safe through the CEN
turtles.
The meeting of the American Ma
turopath Association here this week
brings vividly to miaA the necessity
Of every man being more or less his
own physician. especially in SO far as
prevention Of disease Is concerned.
Ftrs prevention is q good thing. and
nuoh needed. but disease prevention
- svm better. and much more needed.
Dvsry day ssss he hospitals Of the
sun&z1 Mevda With people who IN
Evening star., 1922-10-06
Jersey Blue and Prohibition.

We must all hand it" to Jersey
While the politicians in many of the
other states have been. and are. pussy
footing on the prohibition question,
both republicans and democrats in
Jersey blue are out in the open, sound
ing slogans that cannot be misinter-
preted. The republicans are dry, the
democrats wet, to fareye-well.
1t was at the two state conventions
the other day that the records for the
campaign were made. The prohibi-
ton plank Of the republican platform
pledges 1.-The enforcement Of the laws
without impairment" while the pro-
1ibition plank of the democratic party
denounces the Volstead act as "vio-
lating the intent" Of the eighteenth
amendment, and demands "the taking
of such lawful steps as may be neces-
sary to restore the privilege of indul.
gence in beer and light Wines"
There was wrist-tapping in the
speeches. In the democratic conven-
ton Mr.. Frelinghuysen was described
as POLITICALLY dry. but personally
wet" while in the republican conven.
ton Gov. Edwards was described as
lone whose appeal is based upon an
appetite.
Stumpers from outside the bailiwick
should take notice. Wet republicans
asking votes for Mr.. Frelinghuysen.
and dry democrats asking votes for
Gov. Edwards. will have to make
some sort Of arrangement with their
consciences. or else, for the present
campaign, part with those appur-
tenances altogether.
Evening star., 1922-10-06
Back to Earth.

New York municipal statistics show
the stork is visiting there again with
his old-time frequency.
The metropolis is doubtless begin
ming to emerge from its war period
of after-the- hysteria. and pay
ing more attention to homes and
babies. and other things that have
made this a great nation, and kept
the race alive.
We are told that Broadway's night
life is becoming drab and dreary.
The attendance at the cabarets
dwindles because bad whisky has
ruined or hurt the health of many
and it's prices have shrunk the purses
OF others. The flappef is transform
ing herself without compulsion and
is likely soon to be the girl We used
to know. Bobbed hair Is even
"doctored" now to make it appear
long.
1t is well that New York has ceased
to be a mere flag station for the stork.
For there is always danger Of Man.
haitian Island setting the fashion for
the rest Of the country. SO long as
so many Of us are fools enough to
initiate everything done by the big
and the wealthy.-New Orleans Item.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

Should former King Constantine de-
eide to make his home9in the United
States. Washington would be an ideal
location for his home. enabling him to
enjoy surroundings Of beauty and at
the same time to crafty his natural
interest in world affairs by contact
with diplomats from everywhere.
Paris used to be regarded as the place
for retired royalty, but Washington.
D. c., has attractions worth consider
ing
Evening star., 1922-10-06

~ OMETIMES 1t does not do to take
the suggestions of your friends,
more often when 1t involves
- friend wife, which brings to
mind a happening that took place a
day or SO ago. A certain oficial-in
fact, a rather high official. had; sug-
gested to his better half that she
spend two or three weeks at the
mountains before entering upon the
winter social season. He promised to
write to her every day, which task ne
relisiously performed. The other day
after he> had finished his daily COM
munication he. happened to spill sew
eral drops of water on the letter, ana
as he was taking up the water py
means of a blotter. friend OF MS en-
tered, and, catching the situation
stated that friend wife would no doubt
think that those were tears of regret
for her not being with him. After
the letter had been placed IN the en-
velope and given to his secretary 10
mail, the one who suggested that the
epistle gave the evidence of fond
longing suggested poker game for
q couple Of nights later On the night
Of the poker party the ohclal ana
frieiids were gathered around the
table in the dining room. when sud-
denly friend wife appeared. She had
gathered the impression that the
drops of water were caused by tears
OF longing and had taken the first
train home. Moral-You can't rooi
them either intentionally or uninten-
tionally.
XZOU never can tell by appearances
i lust who is the real wise irdl-
yidual. The other afternoon num-
Der of men were discussing the latest
scientific achievements In one corner
of a room at well known club.
There was a male who had all the
earmarks Of having lately arrived
from a seasons work on the farm.
His head was thinly covered with
hair, astride his nose sat a pair OF
steel trimmed spectacles, on his chin
grew billygoat-like whiskers, his
clothing hung on rather than ntted
him, Finally one Of the party, who
had been conversing on scientific mat
ters. turned and in a rather Joking
way asked the one of bucolic appear
ance what he thought Of the matter
Quick as a flash came back fifteen-
minute learned dissertation on the
subject under discussion. l afterward
learned that the one of rubelike ap-
pearance was one of England's IA.
nous scientists.
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lT1P until a few months ago there
~ were many businesses that were
apparently conducted along the lines
once suggested by the president OF q
great railway system in New york
Evening star., 1922-10-06

Traffic has changed with the years.
The protection of pedestrians from
roller skaters was a matter of con-
Germ. Now the roller skater, as well
as the pedestrian, must be safe
guarded,
Evening star., 1922-10-06

Legislation to restrict weapon carry
ing is desirable In every community.
The number Of people who have any
legitimate reason for expecting the
need of firearms is exceedingly limit
ed A pistol is fascinating toy, and
many a mans idea that his life may
be threatened is due to slightly
exaggerated sense Of self-importance
Evening star., 1922-10-06

Swindling operations would be
easier for the law to handle if victims
were not SO anxious to protect the
swindler, in order to cling to a for
lorn hope.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

Very few Of the eminent Americans
who went abroad to study economic
conditions found anything as inter
esting as the present political situa-
ton at home.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

One OF the penalties of the Aneri-
can speculator in German marks Is
the unsympathetic manner in which
keeps harping ON the sub
tect.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

President Ebert of Germany is to
come up for reelection, with favora-
BILE prospects. His craftsmanship has
not been aggressive. but his admins
tration has been dignified and obvious
ly free from mercenary motives.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

Friends of Albert Beveridge are al
ready intirnating that a middle.west-
ern candidate might be obtained from
Indiana as we'll as from Ohio.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

Before Russia and Turkey could get
together there would be opportunity
for an argument between Lenin and
Kemal as to which is going to be boss.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

The vast program Of contemplated
alliances announced from Turkey
shows that when looking for a follow
ing Mustapha Kemal knows how to
frame an attractive prospectus.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

A series Of summerish days in Oc-
tober is by no means to be resented,
irs view of the coal situation.
Evening star., 1922-10-06
EDITORIAL DIGEST

or dry?" 1T asks. Docs 1t swear by
Volstead or at him? We shall know BY
its choice between Mr.. Edwards and
Mr. Frelinghuysen: likewise between
the dry republican, nominee for gov
ernor. Mr.. Hunton and his wet demo-
cratic opponent. Judge Silzer."
Evening star., 1922-10-06
A Deep.L.aid Plot.

"why did you compel that card
sharp to sit in our friendly little
gamer" asked Cactus Joe.
Fur the common welfare" replied
Three-fnger Sam, "fIe knows we all
have him placed as a card sharp. and
that we are rough when riled. II he
has ordinary judgment hen lose in
self-defense."
"De man dat allus wants to look on
de bright side." said Uncle Mben.
mus expect to turn IN an work his
share to keep things polished up"
Evening star., 1922-10-06

Stocks are registering gains which
make the speculator in German
marks wish he had seen America first
Evening star., 1922-10-06

In Indiana one republican can be-
come so indignant toward another as
to say fatty that he is no better than
a democrat.
Evening star., 1922-10-06
To Avoid Boredom, Talk Shop,


Conventional people, sticklers for
good form, say one shouldn't talk
shop" when one is out in company.
The plumber shouldn't talk about
pipes, the grain merchant about
wheat the newspaper man about
news, or the housekeeper about
recipes. But that way, however,
leads to boredom.
It may be observed that wherever
having really an enjoyable time, Its
members are all talking shop
Poets, writer's, "thinkers" phil
osophers and highbrows look con-
temptuously at this familiar spec
ing commonplace information with
another commonplace. man. They
call it "inbreeding of the mind;
very bad, they say, for progress and
refoSm Their real objection, how
ever is that these other people are
not interested ss al IN their particular
All people. II they don't talk shop,
are almost certain to talk gossip. II
they aren't giving information about
things they are giving information
sation. are fascinating and much
easier to handle than bare ideas.
If we would be interesting we must
talk shop. For. every one knows
something that every one else does
not now. And that "somethins' ie
: the most interesting part Of any
conversation. - San Francisco Cali
and Post.
A friend suggests that. the only DIFF
ference between hugginG and dancing
10 that some folks can't dance
ParkersburE News.
Now that Sikh has defeated Georges
Carpenter, will some one please tell
us how to pronounce the new cham
pion's name. We had enough trouble
with Georges'.-Little Rock Arkan-
sas Democrat.
''sheik Emmanuel sang q love song,
his hand at his ear. custom in the
Tar east" Not . very sporting Gus
tonic require others to listen to
what you are not willing to hear
yourself.--St. Paul Pioneer -Presa, :.
Evening star., 1922-10-06
His Place in the Sun.

In most colleges by now the fresh
man has earned his right to appear in
public without apology. The nag
rush-or whatever the particular con-
test between fresh. and sophs may
be called-has been held.\ The re-
quired area of cuticle has been sacrt-
feed to higher education, the needful
number of teeth broken out and frac-
lures encountered. the usual volume
of wearing apparel torn to shreds.
Twas a famous victory" no mat
ter which class won and regardless
of the fact that no one knows what
all the toll and tumult was about.
It is a strenuous life-this seeking
of an education. One needs to be
stout Of heart and hickory-limbed to
qualify, If one be hypercritical to
the point Of suggesting that no
necessary relationship exists between
a college education and a flag rush
he should be put down as one who
would question the hxed and unre-
pealable. The flag rush is like the
Constitution. It has been. is. and is
to be.
Life is a struggle and perhaps. in
spite of what unsophisticated critics
may say, a freshman gets as valuable
training for it in flag rush as he
does in memorizing a Latin conjuga-
tion. The flag rush symbolizes life
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

/, England's statesmen signify deter
mination to pay debts regardless of
whether the poets o. X. the vouchers.
Evening star., 1922-10-06
Discreet Preference.


''Would you rather be photographed
than interviewed"
YES" replied Senator Sorghum.
what you look like may not help you
much, but there's no chance Of its
being as embarrassing as what you
happen to say"
Evening star., 1922-10-06
On the Ladder.

To useful methods let US stick,
Nor pause to quarrel as we climb:
It is worth while to lay brick,
To throw one Is a waste Of time.
Evening star., 1922-10-06

Jud Tunl<ins says any bogus stock
promoter is always thankful for the
name and address Of the man who
thinks he's smarter than the average
citizen. =
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27
BUICK SALES CAR
ADAY FOR MONTH

The Imperial Valley Buick Sales
company again takes occasion to praise
the value of Press advertising The
company has been consistent and lib
eral user of Press advertising space
During May up TO date they have made
delivery of 25 cars and predict that
sales viii average a car day for the
month.
In addition to their publicity, MessIs.
Doddridge and Paul Blenkiron have put
on an aggressive selling campaign.
They have had the advantage of hav-
ing a car of well known and establish
ed reputation for quality and to this
have added the personal factor. q renIl-
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

Assistant Chief of Police II. f.
Slaughter and Officer Norman Deaton,
returned this morning from Los Auge-
les where they were to appear as W.T.
nesses before the Federal grand jury
in the case of L. Garcia and Francisco
Negratta, arrested on the east SIDE two
weeks ago for selling narcoticS The
grand jury meeting was postponed
until next week, and the officers were
instructed to be present at that time.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

Mrs. r. G.. Banta Dead-Mrs. r, G.
Banta passed away yesterday evening
at FL Centre hospital, her death com
ing as shock to her many friends in
the valley most of whom were not
aware of her illness which was of short
duration following an operation.
Mrs. Banta has lived in Imperial
Valley during most of its history, her
residence being at Imperial. She was
one of the best known women of the
valley. Mrs. Banta S children are Mrs.
Charles Nelson, teacher in the Imperial
high school, Miss Pearl Banta, teacher
i'll Los Angeles city schools, and Fred
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27
BRIEFS
FROM CITY AND COUNTY

Banta, student at the University of
California.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row at p. m. in the auditorium of the
Community church at Imperial with DIR.
John McGaughev and Oscar Sweeney
officiating.
Miss Pearl Banta, and brother Fred
with Mrs Charles Nelson arrived this
morning to attend the funeral.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

motorcycle in Great Britain than for
any ether type of motor vehicle.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

Thirty states are offering employ
'mcnt to some 100000 men, during the
next SIX months, ON road construction.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

tation for square dealing and respcn-
sibility i'll standing behind all repre-
sentations that have been made.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

The King of Siam is said to have
ordered many canals filled In as an all
to his good roads program.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

Registered at the Oregon hotel are
William Luig, San Francisco; James
Carbary, San Diego; George Lewis
and Raymond Prichard of Los Angeles;
j. Stanley Gordon of New York; Ell
liott Quigley, Chicago; and Joseph
Rossiter of Henryetta, Oklahoma.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

Mrs. l.. G. Goar and son, accompan-
led by Miss Beulah Goar, left yes
teraay for a three months visit to
Johnson City, Texas. They will return
in the Fall to their home at the expert
mental farm in Meloland.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Gavin, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Tucker,
left this afternoon for fishing trip
to Cuyamaca Lake.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

Commissioner Leaves-County Com
missioner Waite left last night for
Sacramento to be gone Il week. He will
attend the convention of the associa
tion of nurserymen and horticultural
commissioners meeting in joint session
June l, under auspices of the state de-
partment of agriculture.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

Walter Haverkorst of Edgar Bros.
Company, left this morning to spend
the week end at San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

A recital mplimentary to the public
will be given by primary and inter
mediate pupils of Elmer \. Todd, as
sisted by the Ell Centre Boy Scouts in
Demonstrations and Typical Scout
Songs, at the Christian Church Monday
evening, May 29th. Everybody invited.
adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-27

Buclzman Springs Lithia. Call 1861
adv.