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Evening star., 1923-12-25

/ script Grepublican), insists "the com
mittee has taken a backward step.
| IL Is the opinion of the Chicago Dahl.
NEWS Independently, however, tha-
It is the republican party's own az
tar. In the past il has had expe-
riences in abundance to teach it wha-
IL ought to do about the southern
delegations which have no backing
at home. The national committee IS
the party's official executive body. II
there Is to be a reversal of the action
or the committee it must be by tn
national convention" While tine corr
nlttees verdict was oeterminaa
parity on sentimental grounds ami
esati,o errtiy for Praetical political coasid-
independently, believes it viii -
Iaciiltate the work OF the convention
OF nave any improving effect on thg
qnaiity OF its action" In the face O.
aSr ietin sGaHaais findansn the Philadelphia Bul-
slsts the decision looks like blnn.
ger, while the New York Trihun
lrepdoiican), agrees. because. III a.
leds1sttaode ad that petty politics tempt
ov.rt,,rn aa,ohai committee TO try to
Icy party poi
* i
Characterization of the action +..a.
os Chairman John Adams az IAN ac+
IL justice 10 congressional dis.-;o...
"here the democratic party r.fpso.
a free ballot and an honest cou,, :,
repuoilcans' both white and black" Is
ned by the Lynchburg Advance
'democratic) to be "a slur at the sou+b
His accusation of dishonesty i,
southern elections Is both cruda or.s
amusing. No greater political tricE.
cry has been shown in this copr,r,
than the manner in which repuhl;oar
ofnce-holders in the south are chosen
Ana the selection Of southern deIa.
gates to the republican national cor.
vention is best described by Se,atoe
Johhson' Yet the action was his
tory repeating ITSELF" as the Okla
homa City oklahoman democratic,
sees It, while the watertown Times
is convinced the general opinion IN
the north is that the committee maoe
mistake" The Grand RspI7s
Herald independently in turn feels
there Is no advantage to the repub-
iican party and no facilitation OF rep
resentative equality"
Of all controversies a controversy
over the rotten southern boroughs Ii
most untimely, just ahead OF the ma
tional campaign" is the verdict Of
the Des Moines Register independent
republican,. while the Newark News
independently suggests "tt Is beatine
the devil around the bush to add
three delegates at large to the re-
failure to cut in the south. Their
seems to be some question whether
the committee has the power to over
ride the convention and fix the basis
ton itself can determine that in the
last analysis. 1t does not seem likely
however, that 1t would go to tho
length Of affronting the colored vote
by scaling down delegations accred-
tied to it after they had presented
themselves to the credentials com
mittee.'
Evening star., 1923-12-25
Cabinet Officer to Encourage
French Literary Development

prolonged for some time longer. per-
hapS for another three months Nor is
there any likelihood of serious op-
position to the continuance of the
existing order OF things, at any rate
until the spring. Fo. it is realized
that. while the reforms already
brought about have been OF the most
useful and drastic order. the program
that appeared impossible of achieve
ment has already been accomplished
~ nat the general Is dete mined TO do
ls to. first OF all, complete his entiT Q
sche dule OF reform in the matter of
national and provincial adninistra-
vruer a parliamentary election under
aegls and protection of the military
authority. guaranteeing perfect free
dom OF suffrage which has hitherto
LSen non-existent. the elections hav-
ing been dominated entirely by the
civil provincial authorities. -
The general expects that an elec-
tion under these safeguards which he
will devise and under auspices of the
directorate, may render possible the
formation OF a national party. il pos
sible free from old-tirne political ri
valries and animosities; national
party which would include such
men as the former liberal premier,
Count Romanones, and the equally
millionaire and financially disinter-
minister OF state. Don Juan de Ia
Cierva. When the king can form
a national administration composed OF
such elements, united in their deter
mination to place the finances of the
country on a sound basis-not so diff
nj ich ant CT, ~
country Is quite solvent-aud when
that administration can start on its
career with an entirely clean slate,
free from all the old-time handicaps,
abolished by the present dictatorate
,hen the general Will relinouish 10
the crown and to the cortes the reins
Of government Of the nation.
Unlike Mussoffni, who considers il
necessary that he should remain at
the helm indefinitely to prevent an,
backsiiding In mis- mission of reform
the Marquis of Estella's one thought
to relinquish his present supreme
authority to the crown and to respon-
sible statesmen when his work is
accomplished. That Is why the re-
ports of an offensive and defensive
alliance between Italy and Spain
should be accepted with reserve. For
he permanency Of any such alliance,
especially if directed against France
or Great Britain or against any
other power, would be dependent on
Doth relationships becoming perma-
nent, which is unlikely. since Musso-
iini Is now seeking. and obtaining,
with the assistance of ex-Premfer r
Giolitti. parliamentary approval of
his policies. while Gen. Primo di
Rivera is only awaiting for the ar
rival of the time when he can sur.
render hts power as dictator to a
. national government formed and run
on the lines of the constitution xvb ,oh
Is now suspended.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

New Yorker claims that it is only "be-
tween the rivers thai man really
lives. Elsewhere there Ia but mere
existence. Is there something In the
air, generated by the hustle Of which
the Gothamites are SO proud, that
shortens the human span? This is a
matter for serious consideration. Let
the life insurance aetuaries contribute
to the discussion. They ought to know
whether the New York risk" is diff
ferent from that In other places.
Evening star., 1923-12-25
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN

! Q. How are the fancy, bright balls
made that are used on Christina,
f,trees?-C. H.
A. They are blown by a glas.
,bNwer After they have cooled they
|; are covered with a coat of silver
nitr.Ne, then dyed.
O What Indians are included II
/, the sio,U. Iroquois and Aigonquins?-
C. C.
A Ale, N.Qlins include Abnaki. Del
awares tses and Chippewas; Iro
quois incll We Cherokees. Mohawks
Senacas: 81, VIZ include the Dakots
baeopp. bbaeop. Gnsws the as; .cataxbas' saes 'nAs
Q. How do tl\sy score butter ant
what makes the .Acore?-G. G. B.
A. Butter is SEQ. ed IS follows: TO-
per cent for perfecNion. 40 per cen
for flavor and odor, 20 per cent 10
ooay, Is per cent foN eDiof, f ~ s pc
age. This score is plaza d on buttel
by men of training and experience
| who carry In their minAs what II
considered perfect bun eI In'
naVor is determined by tAste, ant
score is given accordingly.
Q. How often do they pa.Nrt th'
large steamships?- K.
n The International Mercantile
marine lines say that steamship c - m
! panies paint their large steamships
ABOUT every six months.
@. What are the little dolls called
whose dresses are blue in drv weatn-
| eT ana violet IN wet weather?-C,. Il.
A. They are called MICROSCOPES.
n plaa.o ~,;,,. -.
Booker I. "ashington's death.-A. y
a He died November IA, 1915. Tn.
physicians attending him said tina,
MS death was caused By complete
physical breakdown, due to oyerwork
and overstrain.
@. What is the legend connected
with the adoption OF the Danish dag?
j. J. S.
A. The Danish minister says that
on June Is. 1919, the Danish King
Wade mar II defeated the Esthoni:, ms
IN the battle of ReVal, when what be-
came our national flag. the Danne-
nard-pressed Danes and gave them
victory"
Q. Who is called the father of the
automobile PC. H. H
A. Gottlieb Daimler OF Stuttgart,
\
/ for the construction of the first gaso-
line engine automobile.
Q. Do salmon spawn only once In
| nfetime, and sporty afterward
dieHE. L. c.
A There are ten easily recognized
Kinds OF salmon, only one of which
Is known To die Immediately after
spawning. This peculiar salmon is
common on the Pacific coast
Q. Is steam visibie-A- H C.
A: Actual steam is not visible. The
Visible white vaPor which is fire.
, qaently referred to as steam, is In
reality collection of fine moisture
| particles which are formed by the
| condensation of true steam.
Q Does a graduate of a medical
school in the United States h. We 20
stand an examination in order to
/ practice medicine in Cuba?-z. s.
A. The Cuban legation says that
| the Cuban government recognizes a
, number of the leading medical col
I isges in this country, and the gradu-
| ates from these colleges are permit
! ted to practice without any special
| examination.
! Q. Which Is heavier. a quart OF
| milk or a quart of cream?-E. r.
| A. The Department OF Agriculture
says that quart of milk is the
heavier. This is explained by the fact
| that there is more fat In cream thar
IN milk and that fat is lighter thar
| .fquIu.
g. What was the Grand Remon.
| STRANGE" P.
I A. The Grand Remonstrance was a
| document of protest against mis-
Evening star., 1923-12-25

Since 1920 the Chicago packers
have been granted several extensions
Of time to comply with a court decree
requiring them to get rid Of enter
prises not related to the meat busi-
ness. As Romeo remarked, Parting
Is such sweet sorrow.'
Evening star., 1923-12-25
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Merry Christmas,

Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas"-just a phrase
Handed down from other days
Yet 1t somehow brings a thrill
That transcends the poets skill.
Measures graceful and refined
Prove the beauty Of the mind;
Yet two words mean more than art:
Merry Christmas" from the heart.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

In fighting the boil weevil the serv.
ice Of the airplane will be less brilliant
than in war, but perhaps more useful
to humanity.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

It is feared that the sovietists, hav-
ing attained something like a govern.
ment for themselves. are desireus Of
seeing other people undergo some Of
their own former experiences.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

A certain amount of argument may
be regarded as essential to religion.
Argument is the only way in which
many people show their interest.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

Oklahoma City suspects that II has
been chosen as the American capital
by the communists. In that case they
may decide to change their name to
Klonmunists
Evening star., 1923-12-25

The presidential Christmas tree had
nothing in the way Of glad surprises
for some of the gentlemen who are on
record with requests regarding com
uaittee appointments.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

Should Trotsky resign he is likely
to have enough money now to go
back to New York IL he likes and have
q, publication of his own:
Evening star., 1923-12-25

Jud Tunkins says II Santa Claus
weren't so lucky as to be a myth he'd
probably be drawing letter carriers
salary.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

A few tmpetuous radicals win no
doubt assert themselves with pro-
posals to amend the Mellon plan 50 as
to provide for no taxes at all.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

In q most generous holiday season
st is still believed that the record for
cheerful giving was made when Henry
Ford bestowed few kind words.
Evening star., 1923-12-25
Rate by Mail-Payabie i'm Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States .
Memhey. Of the Associafed Press

The Associated Press il exclusively entitled
20 the use for republ cation of all news dis
patches credited 10 II or not otherwise credited
in this paper and also the 10 al news pub
ipheh herein. All rights of publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1923-12-25
Unfit for Matrimony.
From, the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
In better organized society TN
the one we live in the youth who
feaped into the Hudson because his
sweetheart was late In kespsng a.
appointment would be ruled untst for
matrimony.
Evening star., 1923-12-25
The Willing Woriser.

Now father makes dozeful pause,
A tired and slightly blue man.
A merry myth is Santa Claus,
But fathers only human.
Evening star., 1923-12-25
No Rest.

"Why don't you retire from politics
and take a resi?" go. 49,. .
my friend" answered Senator Sor.
ghum, there Is nothing that could
make a true statesman more restless
than feeling obliged to retire."
Evening star., 1923-12-25
Early ShOpper.

Ibid you shop early?"
II certainly did. put Of my pur.
chases till had to get up at 6 o'clock
on the morning Of December "a 50 as
to get a chance at what was left In
the stores"
Evening star., 1923-12-25

Santa Claus comes around once a
year." said Uncle Eben, AN de Land.
lord comes aroun' once a month. ]
wish dsy'o change places.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition, IL delivered by curriers' within th,:
city at 90 cents Per month; daily only 4h
cents per month; Sunday only. ~ cents per
month. Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
phone Mata 5000. Collection IL made by car
r.ers at the end OF each month.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

"rynder the rule adopted the nom
.nation will bear tatnt which may
bring defeat at the election insists
the Chicago Tribune progressive
republican,, and the Boston Trans.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

Q: Please give date and cause Of
Booker I. Washington's death.-A. =
a He died November IA, 1915. The
PHYSICIANS attending him said that
ms oeath was caused by complete
physical breakdown, due TO oyerw6rlt
and overstrain.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

Q. What is meant by salad days?-.
r G. NJ.
A. Days d youthful inexperience
are sometimas so designated.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

y. what are the little dolls called
whose dresses are blue in 1rv weatn-
er and violet IN wet weather2C. II.
A. They are called hygrosconas-
Evening star., 1923-12-25

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Bnsisess ONCE, 1Ith ST. and Penusyivan!a Ave.
Chicaeo Ofljce: Tower building.
European Once: 10 Regent ST., London, England.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

~. Should pears be left on the tree
ul u il ripe?-J. A S.
peal' develops much better o,aIi.t,
when ripened of the tree. The large
varietfA are usually picked wHen
they aA ain a diameter of % to pa
inches.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

9. What does O. H. NJ s. on Cana. !.
dian letter mean2-E. H ".
A. These letters in Lieu OF a stamp
mean On His Majesty's Service
Evening star., 1923-12-25

Q. Who is called the; father of the
automobile% PC. H. H.
A. Gottlieb Daimler of Stuttgart,
Germany, has been given this title
for the construction of the first gaso-
line engine automobile.
Evening star., 1923-12-25

midwest Portraits" is book Of
memories and friendships" 1t is a
thoroughly delightful book. whose
author understands that friend
must be honest and open. He is
both. He Is so keenly intelligent as
to be joy Of keen appraisal and
unpretentious criticism. Common,
this quality? Go a hunting for 1t
and YOU will know better. The book
1as without any question rounded a
situation that proclaims Chicago the
center Of something startling. dis
tinguishsd. prephette snd certainly
triumphant 4 q. u.
Ellsworth American., 1923-11-14
North Bluehill.

w. E. Wescott purchased fine
pair of horses last week, in Belfast
Carpenters have finished work on
Carroll Dunbar's house.
w. c. Bowden and family, OF
Brewer, spent the weekend at c. A,
Emery's.
Mrs. c. C. Dunbar and family spent
the weekend at East Bluehill.
Mrs. C. f. Wescott spent a few
days last week with her brother, W.
G. Green, who is seriously ill.
Mrs. Guy H. Billings is ill. MISS
Mary Ober of Bluehill is with her.
Fred S. Hinckley lost valuable
COW recently, it being choked by an
apple.
B. r. Stover of Hopedale, Mass,
has purchased the Billings school
house, and will rebuild on the old
place where his house was burned a
few years ago.
Charles E. Billings and Walter
Wescott are employed by g. M. Allen
& Son, chopping on the Soper lot.
The Farm Bureau ladies held an
interesting meeting in the grange
hall November Z. Miss Cobb, a
specialist on millinery, accompanied
Miss Howe. Several hats were made
and some remodelled.
Nov IL. ID.
Ellsworth American., 1923-11-14
Franklin.

Henry Hardison broke his wrist
recently.
J. C. Estey had had a radio IN
stalled at his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Scammon are
to occupv the rent over the store of
H. p Blaisdell.
Mrs. Austin Mcneil was week
end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Marshall at Ayres Junction.
Mrs. Mary Perry and sister, Miss
Cassilena Springer, have gone to
Steuben, where Miss Springer will
spend the winter.
Sunday evening, Dist. Supt.
Thomas Whiteside preached at the
Methodist church, after which the
fourth quarterly conference was
held
Lloyd Fernald has discontinued his
studies at Waterville owing to the
serious illness of his father, Walter
Fernald.
High school held no session We'd
nesday, giving the teachers op-
portunity to visit other schools.
Principal Howland, Miss Quigley and
Mrs. Dyer visited the high school at
Cherrytield
The ladies' aid society will hold an
all-day meeting this week with Mrs.
Grace McGown, when concluding ar
rangements will be made for the
sale November 2122.
Miss Esther Bunker and Mr..
Cameron of Bar Harbor were mar
ried Saturday afternoon at the home
of the brides parents, Walter Bun
ker and wife, Rev. u. Andrews of
Ellsworth officiating. The happy
couple left on the evening train.
Congratulations are extended.
Judge C. c. Blaisdell gave an in
teresting talk on the doings of the
Red Cross at the picture theatre
Saturday evening. Rev. II. N. Clay
also emphasized the importance of
their work Sunday. These talks
should awaken us to the necessity
of adding "our mite" to the drive
which is on this week.
The service at the Methodist
church Sunday, Armistice day, was
not unheeded by our citizens, who
filled the church. The pastor, Rev.
H. n Clay, gave fine address.
The choir, supplemented by the male
quartet, rendered appropriate Sc
lections. At / a. m, the entire
congregation stood in silent prayer
for two moments. Members of the
G. A. r. and of the Daughters of
Veterans attended in a body.
Mrs. NJ. A. Brown left Thursday
on her return to Washington, d. c.
Her daughter, Mrs. Ella Blaisdell, ac-
companied her to Bangor
Ellsworth American., 1923-11-14
RrOOklin.

Mrs. M. A. Flye left for Atlantic,
Mass, Tuesday, to visit her mother,
Mrs. A. j. Babson, and her sister,
Mrs. Charles West.
Mrs. Oscar Ford and Miss Mary
have gone to Roxbury, Mass, to visit
Mrs. Ford's mother, Mrs. Susie Sher-
man.
r. l.. Smith and wife went to Bos-
ton to attend the Brooklin reunion
November 10.
Mrs. f. f. Lurvey and Miss Thel-
ma are spending several weeks with
Mr.. Lurvey at Madison, where he is
employed
Mrs. Harold Young and children
have returned to Boston, after
spending several months in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. N. Purdy, Jr.,
have closed their summer home at
FIVE Point, and returned to Wellesley
Hills, Mass.
Mrs. Frank Tolcott of Winthrop,
Mass, who has been visiting Mrs. A.
w. Bridges, has returned to her
home.
Lewis Crockett has had radio in
stalled at his home.
Miss Susie Cole of Sedgwick, who
has been employed as nurse in the
home of Ray Griffin, has returned
to her home.
Eggemoggin Local Union of
Christian Endeavor met at the
Brooklin Baptist church Friday
afternoon and evening. There was
a good attendance. Supper was
served.
Mrs. Lillian Robbins of Sedgwick
and belmont Carter of West Brook
lin were married at the parsonage at
Brooklin Saturday evening, by Rev.
G.. l.. Cronkhite. Friends extend con-
gratulations.
Nov. IL. 'Une Femme.
Ellsworth American., 1923-11-14
Trenton.

Tilden Bowden and wife, of Bar
Harbor, visited Mrs Florence Moore
Sunday.
Mrs. Lottie Andrews of Eden
spent Sunday with Mrs. George
Romer.
Mrs. Hannah Copp, who has been
i'll two weeks, is better.
A. b. Marshall, Lionel Stanley
and Ray Ames spent the weekend at
their homes.
Repairs are being made on the
Baptist church. New steps have
been made, some shingling done, and
new canvas for the floor of the bel
fry A. b. & j. r. Hodgkins of Bar
Harbor are doing the work.
The Farm Bureau ladies met at the
home of Mrs. Lawrence Hodgkins
Thursday evening. The secretary,
Mrs. Olive Hodgkins, called the roll,
After the business meeting, there
were talks on Christmas suggestions.
Delicious homemade candy was
served. The evening was enjoyed by
all.
Mrs. Sabin Leland has returned
from Eden, where she has been
working for Mrs. Tyler Stanley.
Miss Mary Reynolds spent the
weekend at her home in Northeast
Harbor.
Henry Stanley of Eden is at
Frank Dunbar's.
Nov. 2. Midget"
Ellsworth American., 1923-11-14

stitute for pickles when one wants
a change. Have seen them fried in
deep fat, each slice Drowned separ-
ately, but prefer the former way.
Am sending this for the benefit
of the sister who wanted new way
of cooking apples.
Did the sister who uses spices so
much ever try cinnamon in apple
pies? Cinnamon and allspice make
a very good combination for pump
kin pies.--S. j. Y.
Apple Tapioca-To one-half cup
of minute tapioca, add one-half cup
sugar and one-half teaspoon salt.
Pour over this one quart boiling
water; cook in double boiler twenty
minutes, or until the tapioca is
transparent, stirring often. Pare,
halve and core several tart apples,
place in pudding dish, filing caya-
ties with sugar and little vanilla.
Over this pour the tapioca, and bake
until the apples are tender. cool
and serve with sugar and cream or
whipped cream.-Nell.
German Apple Cake.-Sift one
pint flour, ~ teaspoons baking
powder and II teaspoon salt. WORK
into it 2 tablespoons butter. Add
beaten egg and milk to make thick
batter. Pour into baking pan ana
press into it apples which have been
peeled, cored and cut into elghths:
Sprinkle thickly with sugar mixed
with little cinnamon. Bake in
fairly hot oven.-Nell.
Ellsworth American., 1923-11-14
West BroOkSville.

Miss Mary Morgrage of Castine
spent the weekend with her
cousin, Miss Ruth E. Tapley
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Farnham
have closed their house and gone to
Hampden for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney H. Hawes
have returned from visit in West
Somerville, Mass.
The ladies' circle of the Congre-
gational church was entertained
Thursday at an all-day session at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Goodall,
North Brooksville.
Miss Delmar d. Tapley, who has
been very i'll of measles, is able to be
out, and will resume her studies at
the Castine high school this week.
Domingo e. Smith of Belfast, a
former resident of West Brooksville,
died recently at the Knox hospital,
Rockland, from injuries received
while employed on the docks of the
ockland-Rockport Lime Co., Mr..
Smith was born in Marblehead,
Mass, i'll April, 1865. His mother
was native of Brooksville. Mr..
Smith was we'll known here. and
since living in Belfast had been
frequent visitor here.
Nov 70 r.
Ellsworth American., 1923-11-14
NIanSet.

Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Stanley of
Cherryfeld have been visiting in
town the past week.
Lowell Noyes returned home
Thursday from Massachusetts, where
he has been visiting friends. He
made the trip in his car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Stanley and
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Stanley left
Saturday for wall-on-HudsOn,
N. Y, for the winter.
Mrs. Dora Ward was in Bangor
Friday on business. Her son Frank
lin returned from U. of M. with her,
to spend the weekend.
Everett Stanley and George Whit
more left Friday for Portland and
Boston.
Miss Julia Hancock is in the E. M.
G.. hospital. All hope for her speedy
recovery.
Mrs. John Noyes returned Satur-
day from Topsham, where she has
spent two weeks with her mother
Mrs. Ellen Stanley and Mrs, Cora
Kent spent two days last week at
Northeast Harbor.
Miss Clara Newman of Seawall has
been appointed librarian for the
winter
Mr.. and Mrs Ramsdell and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Rich returned re-
Gently from Boston, making the trip
by auto.
Nov. -. Lilac"