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Evening star., 1924-12-21
Executive Ability.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Probably George Washington could
throw a dollar farther than President
Coolidge. Pc.
But could he see one as far?
Evening star., 1924-12-21

thousands of people were surglns
back and forth in search of fresh
novelties and without any, desire Ito
use more than the one facultyu'of
sight. No other place in the city but
the Capitol could have accommodated
the multitude. The teasparty will be
repeated tcaHght.'
Evening star., 1924-12-21
The Cheerful Fibber

The weather prophet tells Of snow
With truthless pertinacity.
We love him most when he can show
Such merciful mendacity.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

The illness Of Trotsky promotes the
fear that sovietism. SO far as the in
dividual politician is concerned, is not
good for the health.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Children have ceased to believe in
Santa Claus. But grown-ups go right
along believing in rabbits feet and
horse race tips.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Railroads will introduce crossword
dictionaries in club cars. They will
be easier to understand than the maps
and time tables which have hitherto
monopolized the book racks.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

The memory Of the late Samuel
Gompers will be respected for things
he did, and even more for things he
prevented.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Overwhelmed.

Didn't you have a radio station in
Crimson Gulch?''
1--WE gave it up" answered Cactus
Joe. There mas been so much shootin'
In the street that folks complained
about our programs bein' nothin' but
static.''
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Brevity is the soul of wit. A few
words in an appropriation bill may
mean more than volumes of eloquence
Evening star., 1924-12-21
No Room,

When mentioning another war
In swift retreat foot it.
With one big conflict scarcely Ger
We'd have no place to put it.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Jud Tunkins says if you want to
hear cuss words come on out where
we're drivin' mules instead O. payin'
81 seat at the the-ay-ter.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Famous Last Words.

From the Rochester Times Union. "-+r.
THAT guy had better pull out; this
road is half mine" :.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Rate by Mail-Payablc I'm Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia..
All other States.

Daily and Sunday.1 VI, slo.oo:l mo-, S5c
Daily only ......1 VT, s7.oo;1 mo-, soc
Sunday only ....1 yr., S3.00;l mo-, csc
Evening star., 1924-12-21

IAN argument bout religion" said
Uncle Eben, 'is mighty liable not to
leave anybody satisfied 'ceppin' ol'
Satan hisself''
Evening star., 1924-12-21

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition. ts delivered by carriers within the
city at go cents per month; daily only. A.
cents per month; Sunday only, 20 cents PEI
month. Orders may be sent by mail or tele
phone Main 5000. Collection Is made by car,
siers at the end OF each month
Evening star., 1924-12-21

John Chamberlin is well remem-
bered by elder Washingtonians as the
Evening star., 1924-12-21

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Once 11th st. and PennsyIvsnia Ave
New York 0fice: 110 East 42nd st.
Chic6go ONCE: Tower Building.
European Office: 10 Regent ST. London England.
Evening star., 1924-12-21


cover the entire period between 1863
and 1924-more than $50 years, were
eminently honorable and useful men,
of whom he is proud, Senator William
Cabell Bruce of Maryland says
There is not a tree in the forest that
does not interest me more than my
family tree" He is one Of the best
read men in Congress and attributed
such sprofessional and public success
as he has won in life to the founda-
tion acquired in his fathers library
at Staunton Hill, Charlotte County,
Va, and the fact that few diversions
in his boyhood home distracted his
attention from such mental improve
ment. ,.t
X X X
ration of families caused by certain
quirks in the immigration laws, re-
ferred to by President Coolidge IN his
message to Congress urging that the
| law be purged of these injustices, is
we'll illustrated by case about which
Representative Charles Brand of Ohio
has been besieging the immigration
Bureau for relief, but in vain.
One James kotsisas of Urbana,
Ohio, who had lived in this country
for 20 years, was so proud of his
and child and went in 1920 on a
visit to Greece to show the old home
people. While he was there the gov
ernment grabbed him and put him In
the army. While he was in the
military service another baby was
born.
When he was let out of the army
Kotsisas made arrangements to re.
| turn to this country-only to find that
he could come and so could his wife
and the baby born in this country
but the other little one. a native
Greek, could not come. So kotsisas
came back alone, expecting to have q
not difficult time in convincing the
authorities here that mistake had
been made. But the authorities were
| ohdurate. Meanwhile another. baby
/ has arrived, and Mrs. Kotsisas has
| chosen between reunion with her hus-
band ana leaving two helpless babies
! behind In their native land.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Taylor's
Statue.

In The Star
is an editorial
Evening star., 1924-12-21

The rotunda of the Ca
been the scene of many II
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
THE FoUR-HoUR DAY

The prediction of DR.. Charles p
Steinmetz, known for his ability to put
electric energy to work, that a CEN
Jury hence men will have contrived
TO get the worlds daily job done in
Iour hours, has provoked the discus
sion for and against the tour-hour
DAY. Doctor Steinmetz had only TO.
review the Industrial history of the
world since 1923, and to invite atten.
tion TO the remarkable discoveries Of
the last few years, to justify his pre-
diction. Few will question either the
prediction Itself or his qualifications
for speaking on the subject with an
thority. But It should not be assumed
that short working day means a long
ioahng day. No nation has ever got
far on the work of slaves. If is the
Idle mind that turns to violence for
diversion, and the idle hand that gets
into difficulties with the law. But
routine toll, which requires little
thought and no exercise of inventive
skill, Is not especially uplifting, and
1t is this toil-the chores of the world
which Doctor Steinmetz believes
can be done in much less time than
low. He might well have said that
'erore 2O23 men will have contriyed
means OF doubling the output of work.
rs without demanding Of them any
more OF their time. 1t is unlikely that
'ny invention will divest men and
women OF the ambition to excel and
explore. These are the whole
earted workers.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

The automatic system Of signaling
was discovered accidentally at a spir-
itualistic seance. Accidental pres
ervation Of dead horse in the Yellow
stone National park resulted in the
discovery of many of the uses Of
porax. The system of coupling sig
nails and working them all from one
point and with single action was the
thought OF a lazy pointsman, who
hateu TO move. 1t was the burning Of
starch factory which introduced to
the world a cheap gum, and 1t was
the omission Of workman to put size
into the paper he was making which
produced the first blotting paper. The
accident Of child playing with a bot
tomless oil flask which his brother,
Swiss mechanic named Argand,
placed idly over the flame Of his rude
'il lamp. gave birth to the lamp Chin
ley. A glass cutter let some aqua
fortis drop on his spectacles, and
'tching on glass was the result.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

way back to the inner office. Billie
was sitting Imply on the chair which
John Peters had occupied. She sprang
to her feet
Has he really gone?'
Yes, he's gone this time"
WAS he-was he violent?"
"A little" said Sam, "a little. But
l calmed him down" He looked ar
her gravely. THANK God | was in
timel"
"Oh. you are the bravest man in the
worIdr cried Billie. and. buryine her
face in her hands, burst into tears
There. there" said Sam. "There
therel Come, comel It's all r,obt
nowl There, there. therew
He knelt down beside her He
slipped one arm round her waist. He
patted her hands.
! have tried 10 draw Samuel Mar
lowe SO that he will live on the printed
page. ] have endeayored 10 dellneata
bis character SO that IL will be as an
open book, And, II ! have succeeded
IN my task, the reader Will by nov,
nave become aware that he was
young man with the gan Of an armv
nu'e' lis conscience, II he eyer had
one, had become afrophiea through
long d'suse lie had given ms sensl.
use gin ihe worst fright she had had
since lnouae had gof lnto her bed.
room "a school. lie had caused Joho
f''''f % toiief o0 10 the Rupen
f'feei range maklng low. bloaling
nolhes ma dla he coref NJ Af
~ 'Nfoe sponi Vac ule faoi ihat he
Neq erased foleseg Dom nllleis NINA
r'el Neqlspllfd plenrp N Alulelf ~
IA hsa Nppfnffd qn ihe Lsai. sna a1b
Ni'Niea aNaho HAloA SLOWED ma
Nisff f'NnfNfYl sHlnnf All ls
'"iH aNesi tAN M fa4l lAaf llllls
W 'V'N 'h MNnit laiwf Ma II
lNHNl h|W n 80 Au M Nh 5ad,
t''H''' ilet " 4ep haa aaffa llhl
Y f'F'e 'lfif se'' l'ls' M hea s,sAsl
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

| for the best, and that out Of evil com
eth good. or some sickening thing like
that That was the sort Of man Sam.
uel Marlowe was.
His face was very close to Billie's,
who had cheered up wonderfully by
this time, and he was whispering his
degraded words Of endearment into her
ear, when there was a sort of explo-
sion In the doorway.
Great Godfrey !" exclaimed Mr.. Ru-
fus Bennett, gazing on the scene from
this point of vantage and mopping
with a large handkerchief a scarlet
race, which, as the result Of climbing
three flights of stairs, had become
soluble. Great Heavens
abovew
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
By P. 6. WODEHOuSE

e to be taking the thing very calmly Sh
s had anticipated strenuous scene.
o "Oh, it's great compliment" Mr.
Peters assured her.
e At this point Sam came in, inter
rupting the conversation at a moment
: when 1t had reached somewhat diff
cult stage. He had finished the install
ment Of the serial story In Home Whis-
pers, and, looking at his watch he fan
cied that he had allowed sufficient time
to elapse for events to have matured
along the lines which his Imagination
had indicated.
The atmosphere of the room seemed
to him, as he entered, little strained.
Billie looked pale and agitated. Mr..
Peters looked rather agitated, too.
Sam caught Billies eye. 1t had an
unspoken appeal In It. He gave an
imperceptible nod, a reassuring nod
the nod of man who understood all
and was prepared to handle the situa-
tion.
Come, Peters," he said in deep, |
firm, quiet voice, laying a hand on the |
clerks arm. 'It's time that you went"
Yes, indeed, Mr.. Samuel yes, yes,
indeed"
TIL see you OUT said Sam sooth-
ingly, and led him through the outer
Office and onto the landing outside.
well, good luck, Peters," he said, as
they stood at the head Of the stairs.
Il hope you have a pleasant trip.
Why, what's the matter? You seem
upset"
THAT girl, Samuel 1 really think
'eally, she cannot be quite right in
Ter head
Nonsense, nonsensel" said Sam
lrmly. "She's all rightl Well, good
~" ,
"Goodby, Mr.. Samuel" 3
when did you say you were sail
lg?" 7
Next Saturday, Mr.. Samuel. But b
Tear l shall have no opportunity of c
eeing you again before then. 1 have h
acking to do and l have to see this
down in the country ;" n
"All right Then we'll say goodby t,
'w. Goodby, Peters. Mind you have
good time in America. I'll tell nv q
ther you called" "
Sam watched him out of sight down d.
e stairs, then turned and made his m
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
kleptomsnia.

kleptomanIa denotes disorder OF
solition termed an impulslon and con
shutting symptom Of insanity, due
70 mental Impairment II is character
lied by impuIsIyc acts done without n
reasoning process. Kleptomanlacs ap-
propriate generally bright or attractive
articles. slowing them away often With
OUT concealment never putting them to
any use or obtaining any gain from
then.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
The Mosquito.

Outside OF his fellow man, the mos
quito Is the most dangerous living
creature TO man. as more people die
each year as result Of It's bite than
by the rayages Of any other animal.
The cobra snake of Indian ranks sec
ond In the number OF people killed,
but this Is largely due 10 the super
sfitious Character OF the natives Of
india, who are afraid TO kin the
snakes.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
CHAPTER xI-centlnued.


Here IL something you may care Il
look at while I'm gone. don't know
II you have read TT Widgery on Ms
Prius Evidence. Most interesting"
Hc went out. John Peters looked ur
from his Home Whispers.
You can 20 In now" said Sam.
Certainly, Mr.. Samuel. certainly"
Sam took up the copy OF Home Whis-
pers and sat down with his feet on
the desk. He turned TO the serial story
and began to read the synopsis.
In the inner room, Billie. who had
rejected the mental refresslment Of
fered by Widgery, and was engaged In
making tour OF the office, looking at
the portraits OF whiskered men whom
she took correctly to be the Thorpes,
Prescotts, Winslows and Applebys men
toned on the contents-bill outside, was
surprised to hear the door open at her
back. She had not expected Sam to
return so instantaneously.
Nor had he done So II was not |
Sam who entered. II was q man of |
repellent aspect whom she recognized
Instantly, for John Peters was one of
those men who. once seen, are not
easily forgotten. He was smiling, a
cruel. cunning smile-at least she
thought he was; Mr.. Peters himself
was under the impression that his face
was wreathed In a benevolent simper;
and In his hand he bore the largest
'istol ever seen outside a motion pic
ure studio.
HOW do you do Miss Mllliken?" he c
aid.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
Young Man, Beware.

Mr.. DE Seines ton being introduced
To adored ones mother) Pardon ne.
madam. but have we not met beforel
Your face seems strikingly familiar.
Adored Ones Mother-Yes, | am the
woman who stood mp before you two
whole miles In street car the other
day while you sat reading paper
Toronto Telegram.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

The Cohens are ahead Of the Smiths
IN the city directory OF New York.
The book contains 1881 pages and
weighs eleven pounds. four ounces.
Ihere are nearly o.6o0 Cohens end
Coins and approximately $500 Smiths
sno smyths. There are 23s Abraham
cohens.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

corrected Immediately. Thin, dry,
wlspy or fading hair is quickly lnvIgo-
rated. taking on new strength. color
and youthful beauty. "Danderine" Is
delightful on the hair: a refreshing,
stimulating tonic-not sticky or greasyl
Any drug store.-Advertlsemen
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
CHAPTER XII

biile mac been standing near tn
wall, inspecting portrait Of the lat
Mr.. Josiah Appleby, of which the kind
est thing one can say is that one hope.
IL did not do him justice. She now
shrnnk back against this wall, as II
she were trying to get through 1t. The
edge OF the portraits frame tilted her
nat out of the straight, but In this
supreme moment she did not even no.
tice II.
"Er-how do you dor she said.
III she had not been an exceedingly
pretty girl, one would have said that
she spoke squeaklly The fighting
spirit OF the Bennetts, though it was
considerable fighting spirit, had not
risen to this emergency. 1t had ebbed
out Of her, leaving In its place a cold
panic. She had seen this sort of
ming In the movies-there was one
series Of pictures. The Dangers Of
Diana where something Of the kind
had happened to the heroine In every
reei-but she had not anticipated that
IL would ever happen to her: and con
sequently she had not thought out any
plan for coping with such situation.
A grave error. In this world one
should be prepared for everything or
where Is one2 The best she could do
was to stand and stare at the intruder
IL would have done Sam Marlowe good
he had now finished the synopsis
and was skimmIng through the current
installment-if he could have known
how she yearned for his return.
I've brought the revolver" said
Mr.. Peters.
$3.50 I see" said Billie.
Mr.. Peters nursed the wespon arrec-
uonateiy In his hand. He was rather |
shy man with women as rule but |
what Sam had told him about her he
ing Interested In his revolver had made
MS heart warm to this girl.
Il was just on my way to have a
little practice at the range" he said
Then thought might as well look
In here"
4 suppose suppose you're q good
shotr' quavered Billie.
4 seldom miss" said John Peters
Billie shuddered. Then. reaactinc
that the longer she engaged this ma
mac In conversation the more hope
there was OF sam coming back in time
10 save her, she assayed further small.
talk. S'''''''
lts-its very uglyl"
"oh. nor said Mr.. Peters. hur,
Billie perceived that she had ..,s
he wrong thing.
very deadly looking, meantp she
herself hastily.
1T may have deadly work N a.
Hiss Milliken." said Mr.. Peters.
Conversation languished ara,n
3iliie had no further remarks ia male
4 Immediate interest, and Mr.. Peters
VAS struggling with a return of ~.
'epiorable shyness which SO hano-
spped him In bis dealings with the
'thsr sex. After few moments. no
'piiea himself together again. and. az
~ nfst aef Nas 70 replace the plstol
ne pocket of biz cost. Billie became
'asf'pps Or faint stirring on relief
'Ti'he great fling" said John Peters
70 - learn % draw quickly llts
Nls' hf added producing the fe.
sl7fF eitp sonepllns ~ the smooth.
go AAe gspiaiiy siLa sAlch ElIlle al
-fp'sf '''F'Afil's lse sffp eonlslas
~ 30 ~" n 500 nab epi ~ isll
" fffl lAiHs aepenat ~ ffllng
n ',,, t,s f'gi ilf Asi shQf A|.s
fs'g'f'f illl'e fee eg lspganoa
fw Nelfef Hlf lnfF, ~ NJ N
#ff'f 'l''g teV ffpoalfe 1lfaIals
~ es'' elN l.A aNf ft4 Ilal M
'N H'# Al'HAse bws aNu
~ n NNf ~ Hsl uu
f"Ff h'F lN'f 80 Nlls|fs a.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

Under the present conditions the
Timber supply OF this country will be
exhausted In between forty and fifty
years, according to the chief forester
OF the Department OF Agriculture.
Pine timber Is being cut eight and one
halr times as fast ns II Is being re-
placed. while hardwood Is being cut
three and one-half times as fast
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

We W simply gpf ~ oail q half' he
SAC we 'ati ~ "a living beyond
our ipeomf forever 4 kneg YOU'D
~ Ap'nftDlpf ~ spoil fhe day for me
80 fsplifq 'itlf 10 ihe frsl morning
i'f week fnaf I haven't lad ; head
acne Seattle fpsl innlAaoncfr.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

When adding 10 your toilet requisites.
An exquisite face, skin. baby and dust
ing powder and perfume. rendering
other perfumes superfuous. You may
rely on 1t because one OF the Cutlcura
Trio tSoap. Ointment and Talcum).
2oc each everywhere. re.--Advertlsement
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
GIRLS! HAIR GROWS
THICK AND BEAUTIFUL
a5-cent "panderiae" Does Wonders for
LifcIess, Neglected Hair.

A gleamy mass
of luxurlant hair
full OF gloss. lus-
ter and life short
ly follows a genu-
Inc tonlng up Of
neglected scalps
with dependable
"Danderine."
Failing hair,
itching scalp and
the dandrur is
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

These octogenarians may argue that
age Is all mental attitude, but they'll
have to admit that teeth aren't
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
"DAnDELl0H BUTTER COLOR

A harmless vegetable butter color
used by millions for 80 years. Drug
stores and general stores sell bottles
OF "DandeII0n" for S5 cents.-Ady.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

Sometimes we wonder whether Al
fonso Of Spain doesn't really enjoy rid
Ing on the top Of trouble.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

The ex-crown prince evidently has
Inherited all his male parents talent
for getting free advertising.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

The Noble prize for rescuing the
perishing should go to Uncle Sam.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

Our oldest laws are the Command.
ments. What the world needs most
Is just simply respect for old age.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

Recognition Of Russia might get
along better except for some Of the
people who are for 1t.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

ifh HWH t0f HINI i.H Elll
4p.f W f4N Nnlf ~ al.i.t
isii'f fa''f Al u4. Isss
F'w 2 'tffss hNu HW
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

With long tresses coming back un-
easy lies the head that wears a bob.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

1t is a wise candidate who doesn't
promise too much.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

The pilot, which began as the "cow-
catcher" is about all unchanged In
railroading.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

And no other sedentary exercise !.
as pleasant and as invigorating az
eating.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
"CASCARETS" FOR LIVER
AND B0WElS-1Oc A BOX

Cures Biliousness. Constipation. Sick
Headache, Indigestion. Drug stores. Adv
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

Florida should stress the point that
down there radiators don't freeze.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

stomach and starts the liver and
bowels acting without gripping. Con.
fains no narcotics or soothing drugs
Say California" TO your druggist and
avoid counterfdtsI Insist upon gen.
ulne California Fig Syrup" which
contains ns.--Advertisement
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

10 your home. inFaiuable FOR ALI local
aches and pains. inexpensive. abso-
iutsiy pure, safe aud efeeliye.- ADV.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04
MOTHER! GIVE SICK BABY
"CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP"
Harmless Laxative to Clean Liver
and Bowels Of Baby or Child.

Even constlpat-
ed, bilious, fever
ish. or sick, collie
Babies and Chill
dren love to take
genuine "Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup"
No other laxative
regulates the ten
der little bowels
80 nicely. IT.
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

Asnpenv lhsn Hfiss
~ "A W 'nnAv nAlf1tsl5 Al mas
W r'.N, ! lle lfNpni lelf 4ils. si.
~ ls'fP'se " Al|lA. Fellp.< ~
Shoshone journal., 1924-01-04

way back to the inner office. Billie
was sitting Imply on the chair which
John Peters had occupied. She sprang
to her feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
LAST OF VILLAS
 PAYS WITH LIFE
Confirmation Of Execu- tion Of HypOlita Reaches
 Mexico City
(By Associated Press )

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 19.-The last of the famous Villa family, noto- rious Mexican rcvolutionists, has met death before d federal firing squad, ac- cording to reports here. Confirmation of the death of Hypolita Villa, brother of pancho Villa, near Jiminez, state of Chihuahua, northern Mexico, wag received here today from the Mexico City correspondent of La Tribuna, To- cal Mexican language newspaper.
 According to this correspondent, Villa was "tricked' by the Obregon govern ment. After several months of guerrilla warfare with handful of ragged fol- lowers, which three months ago Villa opened negotiations with General Ar nulfo Gomez, military chief of Chi huahua, for surrender. Villa agreed to lay down his arms if he was given the Hacienda Canupillo' where Pan cho Villa set up model ranch for his followers after making peace with Obregon. Gomez aSSented.
 Hypolita Villa went to Mexico City to confer with President Obregon. There the agreement to give him the hacienda was retracted. Bitter against the breaking of this pact Villa started for Fl Paso. At Jimincz the train was held up and he was taken from the car by Oregon troops.
 A courtmartial was summoned and in less than' ten minutes he was found guilty and executed in the courtyard by a firing squad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-20
AQUEDUCT ARMY WINS FIRST TILT Judge Vacates Restrain ing Order Against
 Ranchers

INDEPENDENCE, Cal. Nov. 19.- Ranchers who have opened waste gates of the Los Angeles aqueduct are the win ners in their first legal skirmish against the city they have defied. Superior Judge Dehy late Wednesday set aside restraining orders issued against the men Monday. He also wired Governor Richardson at Sacramento, asking him to designate a new judge who would come here to hear and file. all matters connected with the case.
 By his action Judge Dehy has torn down the legal proceedings with which attorneys for the Los Angeles water de- pertinent hoped to eject the men who already have caused nearly $60,O0O damage in stopping the flow of water into the city's system.