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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

because IL Is the masses who consume
the food, and the masses are the ones
who. at a time Of upset, least can
utilize their resources, which mainly
consist of their ability to work"
ut will soon be discovered that
prosperity which does not include the
farmer cannot continue" asserts the
Chattanooga News, while the Phila-
delphia Bulletin holds the situation
illustrates the extreme difficulty Of
producing desirable economic results
by legislative action" And efforts TO
protect the farmer by a tariff is. and
always has BEEN" the Indianapolis
News argues, "as Mr.. Ford says his
tory was, bunk. The measure that
was designed to prevent an emer-
gency from arising has actually help
ed to create it," AS a possible remedy
the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times sug-
gests diversity" because "al1 the
eggs in one basket may mean ruin.
Less loss may be met in separat-
ing them" But this hardly will
avail, as the Binghamton Press sees
the outlook. and 1t insists with
bumper crops knocking the bottom
out Of wheat prices the members of
the farm bloc are ltkely to start some
thing when the next Congress meets.
And they are not likely to be fooled
again by fake tariff"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

bile distributing firms has been Sc.
cured.
constitutes one Of the dangers Of the
streets at night. On District and
Maryland roads the evil of the head
light glare is admitted. The consid-
crate driver edges over to the side
Of the road and dims his lights, but
there are many drivers who do not
practice this amenity, but drive ahead
full tilt with lights throwing out a
glare that is against the law and
and pedestrians coming in the oppo-
site direction. The headlight law
should be enforced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06
Prosperity Which Does Not Include
the Farmer Cannot Continue.

Regardless OF political Affiliations
the majority of the newspaper editors
of the United States recognize dollar
wheat" as a national calamity. They
agree that at that figure bankruptcy
is spelled for the farmers. And they
make it distinctly plain that there is,
in their opinion, no greater problem
facing America than the task of saw
ing the agricultural interests 30 that
the tiller of the soil will have q
from his labors.
Naturally, offered remedies differ.
Congress can act-but how? is the
general suggestion. The farmer, as
the Omaha World-Herald sees it, has
worked and waited. Now. with the
harvest upon him; he sees nothing in
return for his labor. 1t is the farm
er's financial failure; but 1t is the gov
ernment's moral failure in refusing to
take part in adjusting European con-
ditions that brings the farmer to the
verge of ruin" This is also very
much the position of the Lincoln
State Journal. which feels that
declaring that II the people under
stood, some practicable and ener
getic means would be devised where
by America would throw its over
whelming economic and moral inf1u-
once on the side of sanity in Europe"
Concurrence in such a belief comes
from the Columbus State Journal,
which says what the farmer needs is
a market for his wares at a price that
makes production profitable. and po-
litical nostrums will not bring that
market. 1t Is an unfortunate situation
and one that cannot be continued in
definitely without forcing readjust-
ment on the public"
"Overproduction is hardly a fair
characterization of this situation" in
sists the Baltimore Sun, recalling that
European wheat production has in
creased; that Russia again liz a factor
in the export market and that Canada
and the Argentine, with American
markets denied. are making much
more intensive efforts to market their
wheat in Europe, thus diminishing
American exports" Whatever the
remedy existing conditions must be
changed" the Cincinnati Times-StaI
insists. because Agriculture is, and
always has bes1, our greatest In
dustry. Brains and energy and CAPT.
tai on the farm in the long run will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

| 9. What is sponsy platinum
| A. Platinum sponge is metallic
platinum in gray. porous. spongN
form obtained by reducing the double
| chloride of platinum and ammonium.
| 1t occludes oxygen, hydrogen. and
certain other gases 10 a high degree.
| and is employed as an agent in on
idizing.
@ What is the process called when
! a chameleon changes the color of its
| skin?-A. ]. r.
| A. This is known as metachrosis.
and is due to changes in the size Of
| the pigment cells of the inner layer
| of the skin.
O. How far underground is the
railroad tunnel approaching Union
station &C. r. c.
A. There are two tunnels below
! list street and the Capitol and the
| Library and at the Neptune Fountain,
they are forty feet below the surface.
Q. What is put between the fen
the tenders from rafting and squeak
J ing?-M. ].
| A Most of the later models have
leather strip four inches wide.
which has a large cord or rope run
ming through the center. This corr
I
over it. When it is placed between
! the tenders il maintains a luhrica
ton which prevents the tenders from
! squeaking.
O. How should logs be treated
that are to be used with the bark
| on?-M. w. NJ.
! A. In such a case merely wash the
| logs with creosote.
Q. How many people in the United
| States cannot speak English &C. {. l..
| A. In 1921 il was estimated that
| there were 1.4Ss.9is foreign born in
! the country who could speak no Eng
| lish-14.644 negroes. 3S.752 Indians
| 10000 Chinese and 1908 japanese.
Q. In case of a broken engage
| ment what becomes of the weddinE
presents?-M. P. H.
their donors.
O. What is the origin Of the name
of the city of cincinnati?-A. b.
| A. Cincinnati was named by Co
| Israel Ludlow in honor of the orgaui-
| cation of officers formed after the
/ revolutionary war That was name
| the Society of Cincinnati. in honor ~
Cincinnatus. the Roman patriot.
1
| glass?-M. y. f.
| A. The Navy Department says tha
| there is no bullet proof glass used
on any of the United States battle
! ships. Non-shatterabIe glass, how
ever, is used on the majority OF these
boats including the l. S. S. Arizona,
| West Virginia and Mississippi.
Q. Was William Z. Foster acquitted
| at his recent trial?-P. X. l..
| A. In Fosters trial for alleged viz
lation of the Michigan law against
criminal syndicalism the jury Wa
hopelessly deadlocked and was di
| charged. The defendant was neith,f
| convicted nor acquitted.
(If you hare q question you uoi-
dnSUered send it to The Star infor1HG-
ton bureau, Frederic J. HGSkin. director.
| 1920 North Capitol street. Give pour
fitlI name aud address. so that the IN
i formation may be sent direct. IucIosc
? cents in stamps for return postage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06
Come Home.

drowsy warder of the state.
Tired sleeper by the Golden Gate,
Come back; for thee thy people wait.
Come back again from sunset-strand;
Ger gaunt sierras wastes of sand;
Come back through thy forsaken land.
Through CULTS of grass and seas of corn,
From coasts of eve to coasts of morn,
Come back to where the light is born.
Beneath her gray. unguarded dome
The mother of milder Rome
Waits for son, TO take him home.
Come past the many -millioncd feet.
Past hating trade and silent street:
Come home, for coming home is sweet.
For sons like thee she mods no urn;
For never into ashes turn
The hearts that for their fellows burn.
WENDELL PHILLIPS STAFFORD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

When Calvin Coolidge was elected
for the second time to the governor
ship of Massachusetts his inaugural
The melancholy event which makes
him President OF the United States
calls attention to him as an example,
and perhaps an influence, for oratory
in the United States Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDEE JOHNSON.

Great Man.
The men who ruled by martial stress
And by strategic art
Were great in life; their littleness
We learn when they depart.
The man who, in devotion true,
Bids Conscience hold full sway
In life too carelessly we view,
Yet mourn his loss for aye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Should Mr.. McAdoo become a pres.
idential candidate and Mr.. Hays a
campaign manager the motion picture
industry would attain historic promi-
hence in connection with our national
craftsmanship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Thomas A. Edison has been sug-
graph might be regarded as no less
important in band wagon equipment
than a f1ivver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Fears of assassination expressed by
Mussolini are disappointing in view
of the impression that he had all the
obstreperous elements Of Italian So
ciety effectualIy cowed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Diplomatic discussions of the twelve.
mile limit are not conducted on lines
which can lead to their being re.
proved as loud and boisterous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06
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All Other States,
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The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
20 the use for republication OF all news dis
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IN this paper and also the local news pub
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Now and then the boil weevil as.
the middleman is not the only foe
to the interests of those who cultivate
the soil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06
Not Retiring

Not Retiring.
What do you intend to do if you
are compelled to retire to private
life?"
IT don't look for any such ca1am-
ity," replied Senator Sorghum. In
these days it's when a man gets out
of Office that opportunities arise for
him to take the most publicity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Occasionally Col. Bryan has to face
An element Of civilization convinced
that at present the theory of evolu-
ton, right wrong, is one of the
least of our troubles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Jud Tunkins says it's impossible to
be absolutely sincere all the time,
otherwise you'd often have to think
up something besides Dear Sir In
starting a letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Armenians do not feel that the mas.
sacre question has had enough atten.
ton in negotiations involving Turkish
policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

The printers of European paper
currency have gone to a great deal Of
trouble TO demonstrate the fallacy of
that old fiat money idea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Turkish diplomacy believes in give
and take" with arbitrary require
ments as to who is to do the taking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06
Otherwise Engaged.

You seem to know exactly how
the railroads should be conducted"
II do" answered the economic ex-
pert.
"Why aren't you in the railroad
business?"
I've been entirely too busy learn.
ing how they ought TO be run to find
time to turn in and help run EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06
Pitiless.

why do you refer to the notices
Of my divorce as pitiless publicity
asked the eminent artistic.
Because" replied the press agent,
1--WE don't care how much they offend
the sensibilities of the readers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06
Defiant Insinuation.

What brings so many mosquitoes?"
inquired the week end guest.
II dunno" replied Farmer Corn
tossel. But I have my suspicious.
We don't never have 'em near so bad,
'cept when the city people come
flockin' into our once peaceful neigh.
borhood."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Money talks said Uncle Eben,
"even in church. Two bits in de con.
tribution plate kin speak rum de
heart. same as a prayer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06
Descent of Man.

The evolutionist I chide,
For in his demonstrations
/ fear he's trying to deride
Some of my near relations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Q. Was William L. Foster acquitte,
at his recent trial?-P. X. l..
A. In Fosters trial for alleged VII
lation of the Michigan law agaiLs
criminal syndicalism the jury Wa
hopelessly deadlocked and was di
charged. The defendant was Meth,
convicted nor acquitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

or you hare question you ua,,-
answered send it to The Star tnformq
ton bureau. Frederic J. RGSkin. director
1920 North Capitol street. Give your
JttiL name aud address. so that the IN
formation may be sent direct IucLosc
cents IN stamps for return poSt1qel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Q. What is the origin Of the name
of the city of Cincinnati?-A. B.
A Cincinnati was named by Co
Israel Ludlow in honor of the organi-
cation of officers formed after tho
revolutionary war. That was nameH
the Society of Cincinnati, in honor ~
Cincinnatus. the Roman patriot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

A. The Navy Department says thu
there is no bullet proof glass used
on any of the United States battle
ships. on-shatterable glass. how
ever, is used on the majority OF these
boats. including the L. S. S. Arizona
West Virginia and Mississippi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-06

Q. In case of broken engage
ment what becomes of the weddin-
presents?-M. P. H.
A. They are usually returned to
their donors.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
MONOLOGUES
By La Monte WaldrOn.

- RG? No, sir, boss, I don't
NJ injoy this yere
H4 Biziness of runnin' a ely
vator, nohow;
Only reason why I does it
Is at it's a mite more safer'n
What done use to did
Yessir, workin' in a powder mill:
Wherever you is you oughta
Be some other where;
When rs at fifth flo
Second flo and eight flo
Goes crazy cause 1 doesn't zip
Both ways to once and git 'em
off
And up and down both at same
time.
1t am buzz, buzz, buzz
All day long, and folks which is
Sore on me gittin' in and out
And maxim scriptious remarks
Bout me and this yere car.
No. sir, boss I'd like to git me
q job,
In q room that stayed put where
it done
Was built and didn't keep
A runnin' up to the roof
And scootin' down to the cellar
All day long
] sure would, boss, b'lieve me.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
Interviews

Applicant-I want a Job.
Boss-Are you a money getter?
Applicant-If / was you don't
suppose I'd be working.
Boss-Do you drink?
Applicant did until dropped
some on my suit and burned q
hole, 80 I quit.
Boss-Do you smoke?
Applicant-No, thanks. have
my own.
Boss-An right. I think I can
use you.
.Applicant-What business are
you in?
Boss-I'm q nerve specialist.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
Speaking of Japs

Sophisticated Foreign Language
Prof: And the Japanese lam
guage is the only one that has
no cuss words. 1t is sublime TO
think of a language with no vul-
garity!
Bright Stude: Then how in the
devil do they start their Fords
on a winter morning?
-Humbug.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

The Queen: Why was Ophelia
not down to dinner?
First Senator: She hath been
in the royal pond and had one
Of her sinking spells.
Second Senator: But worry
not, madam. for in four or five
days she will float to the sur
face. You can't keep good
girl down.
Octopus,
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
CORRECTED.

Yes said Maude to Celia.
during the discussion of some
circumstance or another, that's
about the size of it,"
My dear, don't use that
slang" gently remarked the
other girl, SAY that approx
mates to its dimensions
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
Equal Opportunity

Father-Now, my boy, why is
1t that you are always at the
bottom of the class?
Little F'reddie-It doesn't make
any difference, daddy; they teach
the same things at both ends.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Town cut-up, to deaf old man:
Merry Christmas, you old fool"
Deaf old man, in high voice:
Same to you. sonny, same to
you"
-Cimo ahar
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
Oh, Mr.!

She was peeved and called him Mr.,
Not because he went and Kr.,
But the thing that made her sore
Was, that on the night before
This same Mr.. Kr. Sr.
Stone Mill.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Drug Clerk-What kind of .
toothbrush do you want?
Customer-Gib me q big one,
boss. Dare's ten in my family.
Ghost.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Say, Gull, don't git gay wid
me, I'm so hard 1 scratches Dc
bathtub.
OATS nothin' I'm so hard
l shaVes wit blow torch.
-'Ee'.AW,
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

He Gndignantl-How did l order
my eggs?
Waitress-Well. you wasn't
any too polite about it.
Stone Mill.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Tramp: Could you give me a
little nip, mister?
Pedestrian: No, but ] could
gave you a little boost
Octopus.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
Tell It to Henry

Just because a man falls in
love with a widow by the name
of Elizabeth who has two chill
dren, could you say that he gets
secondhand Lizzie and two
runabouts?
-Siwasher.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
,All Wrong


Is it true, my friends. that
the woman pays?" :
All, no! The woman buys: her
husband pays.
Maniac.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

A young girl from Smith drank
a OF.
Just to show me that she was
a SPIT.
When / asked IL she neckOd,
She said: Sir, you expect
Far too much-I'm not really
that St."
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
Have aSnile|
with Us
By Nat N. DOrfman.

A S a general rule man waits
until his wife is wrinkled.
- - has gray hair and chapped
hands before he discovers she
doesn't understand him the way
some other women do.
A Domestic Tragedy.
Wife-Did you see the girl
who just passed wearing the
flaming red hair?
Husband-Do you mean the
one who wore the blue silk hos
fery?
We don't know why they en-
ploy men to cross-examine pris-
oners when wives are experts at
that sort of business.
Opportunity knocks but once
on every mans door, but it's be-
ginning to look as though revolv-
ing doors were his speciality.
The Long and Short of 1t.
The days are getting longer
now"
Said portly Mr.. Porter,
"But should worry over that,
$50 long as skirts grow shorter
Phil 0ssify Says
The trouble with boxing is
that most professional fighters
missed their vacations. They
would have made wonderful
dancers.
One thing is certain if the
present styles last, even if won-
en- do get political power we
can't have petticoat government.
If you do some fellows a favor
they never forget 1t. and in order
to eshow their appreciation they
call on you again for another
one.
There's one thing about the
evils reformers condemn. They
invariably die before the reform
srs do.
4 report that crockery and
bric-a-brac has come down in
price is news that won't cause
much enthusiasm to the bene-
diets.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

II don't see anything funny In
that" said the lady looking into
the coffin.
Octopus.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

All doctors believe In amend
ments to the constitution.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
All Around.
Town
BY Dave Sentner

Tr is more economical in these
times to burn the house and
save the coal.
Angels fear to tread whers
galoshes rush In.
A sample Of the international
mind is the fellow who orders
corn beef and cabbage in . chi.
nese restaurant.
Ambassador Harvey refuses to
talk to the press. Ambassador
Harvey must have a dreadful
cold.
Every married man is entitled
to buy ribbons for his typewriter.
Why mot pass q birth control
law on flu germs?
All doctors believe In amend
ments to the constitution.
American language translated:
A taxpayer is gentleman who
sits on the tacks he paid for.
Canned Willie" over three
thousand years old found In
Egyptian tomb. Guess that's the
beginning Of the cheese family.
When a woman goes TO the
barber to get her hair bobbed
how the talk must fly!
Advice to bridge players: Be-
fore losing the second rubber be
sure it has stopped raining.
An alarm clock does it's best I
work when it strikes.
Some folks favorite preacher
is themselves.
Publicity matter from the. So
ciety to Make White Lilies
Whiter1 I'VE believe that all girl
swimming teams should wear
tuxedos." .
The only popular style in stout
ness is fat purse.
Half loaf is better than No
time off at ell.
The wine cellar has been dis
placed by the coal cellar as the
seasons best seller.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Why mot pass q birth control
law. on flu germs?
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Canned Willie" over three
thousand years old found In
Egyptian tomb. Guess that's the
beginning Of the cheese family.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

American language translated:
A taxpayer is gentleman who
sits on the tacks he paid for.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Advice to bridge players: Be-
fore losing the second rubber be
sure it has stopped raining.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

An alarm clock does it's hest
work when it strikes.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

When a woman goes TO the
barber to get her hair bobbed
how the talk must ny!
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Publicity matter from the. So
ciety to. Make White Lilies
Whiter) I'VE believe that all girl
swimming teams should wear
tuxedos.'' -.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Some folks favorite preacher
is themselves.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Every married man Is entitIsd
to buy ribbons for his typewriter.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

A S a general rule a man waits
until his wife is wrinkled.
- - has gray hair and chapped
hands before he discovers she
doesn't understand him the way
some other women do.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

The only popular style in stout
ness is a fat purse.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Opportunity knocks but once
on every mans door, but it's be-
ginning to look as though revolv-
ing doors were his speciality.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Half a loaf is better than No
time off at all.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
The Long and Short of 1t.

The Long and Short Of 1t.
-seThe days are getting longer
now"
Said portly Mr.. Porter,
ssBut I should worry over that,
$50 long as skirts grow shorter
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

We don't know why they en-
ploy men to cross-examine pris-
oners when wives are experts at
that sort of business.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Ambassador Harvey refuses to
talk to the press. Ambassador
Harvey must have a dreadful
cold.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
A Domestic Tragedy.

Wife-Did you see the girl
who just passed wearing the
flaming red hair?
Husband-Do you mean the
one who wore the blue silk hos
iery?
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

4 report that crockery and
bric,a-brac has come down in
price is news that won't cause
much enthusiasm to the bene-
diets.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

The wine cellar has been dis
placed by the coal cellar as the
seasons best seller.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

A sample Of the international
mind is the fellow who orders
corn beef and cabbage in q chi.
nese restaurant.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

There's one thing about the
evils reformers condemn. They
invariably die before the reform.
ers do.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

Angels fear to tread where
galoshes rush In.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05
Phil Ossify Says

The trouble with boxing is
that most professional fighters
missed their vacations. They
would have made wonderful
dancers.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

TT is more economical in these
times to burn the house and
- save the coal.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

One thing is certain if the
present styles last, even if wom-
en- do get political power we
can't have petticoat government.
The Washington times., 1923-02-05

.Siwasher.