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Evening star., 1924-10-02

Now that National Defense day has
come and gone, the general feeling OF
the press seems to be that, after all.
there was nothing in the occasion TO
alarm the most ardent anti-milltar-
ist or the most suspicious of the
worlds nations. Nevertheless some
editors insist that the demonstration
was Objectionable, and the New York
World, while granting that from the
vantage of Chicago or New York, II
NAV be easy to regard the DAY
mobilization as fire-drill,' suggests
that for Japan it had another mean
ing"
Echoes of political controversy may
be noted in the discussion, but large
ly the comment is non-partisan. The
view of many editors thus is ex-
nressed by the Birmingham News:
"Au over the United States sons
and daughters of the Republic rallied
to the colors, but not in any spirit OF
braggadocio, nor could the most criti-
cav say that there was evidence OF a
military gesture in the test, or any
thing that would give to the rest OF the
world the idea that the United States
has a chip upon its shoulder Rather
it was wholesome exhibition OF
DedCe1ul natlOl tiidl ooCS iot ~dhN "
fight. and does not propose to main
tain a great standing army, but de-
pends upon the patriotic co-opera-
ton of all the people as a matter of
defense, if defense is necessary" There
is no more military spirit in the Ma
ton today than there was a week
ago, a month ago, or year ago.
continues the New York Evening
Post, which characterizes Defense
day as "a sober and thoughtful day,
in which we held up to ourselves and
examined the slender and admittedly
inadequate military power Of these
United States"
AS a demonstration, the Oakland
Tribune considers there is nothing
in Defense day to justify the great
amount of discussion it provoked, but
as a roll call and test it served a
purpose" 1t was an assemblage, the
Salt Lake Desert News declares, that
"gave undisputed evidence of a united
people loathing war or the possibility
of war, but manifesting a disposition
to defend and maintain the standard
of liberty whenever that standard is
unjust1y assailed." ..-
Indeed. a convincing proof of the
loyalty and the patriotism of the
American people," is the way the
Seattle Times puts II. The pacifists
need not worry, agrees the Lansing
State Journal, because "all that hap
Evening star., 1924-10-02

been many proposals to raise the
Washington Baltimore road at and
near its crossing of the Eastern
Branch at Bladensburg and other
proposals to dredge and wall that
stream and Northwest Branch near
their junction. for the safety of
property in the lower lands and to
prevent the interruption of traffic by
flood, and these things will probably
be done.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

Enthusiasrns are essential to the
life of nation. The great American
game gives opportunity for them,
free from any suspicion of ulterior
motive or fallacious persuasion. After
the world series is over the public
can return to the study of campaign
issues with rested nerves and a
clearer thoughtfulness.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

The farmer who has not had a
share of confidence and courage must
face the fact that no market, how
ever favorable, can develop demand
for a crop of weeds.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

Inasmuch as they have not been
heard from recently, it may be as
sumed that young Leopold and Loeb
know better than to attempt any
perfect crimes on the penitentiary
keepers.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

No candidate has yet displaced in
popular favor the leader of a radio
frolic gang or q favorite motion
picture star. However art may seek
to serve in a practical way, the artist
dominates.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

1t is reported that American tour
lists are not meeting with the in
variable courtesy they once enjoyed
in France. Diplomacy is an official
accomplishment and not a popular
paStime.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

An impression gains ground that
the present contention in China is
for the purpose Of deciding who shall
assume responsibility in organizing
it for bigger business in the future.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

A long, hard winter is predicted.
The calamity prophet is least objec-
tionable when he limits himself to
that always elusive subject, the
climate.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

In order to accommodate contenders
in the position Of La Toilette and
Wheeler, several States might ar
range to include an let cetera" de-
partment on the ballot.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

Among Gov. Charles Bryan's ad-
mirers are those who believe the luck
of the election may prove even more
erratic than that of the New York
Democratic convention.
Evening star., 1924-10-02
Romance Eliminated.

DO you think children are better
than they used to be?'
IT honestly do" answered Uncle
Bill Bottletop. when I was a young.
ster there was always some boy in
the neighborhood who wanted to be
a smuggler or pirate. But I don't
believe there's a boy today with
romantic aspirations to be a rum-run-
ner or a hijacker."
Evening star., 1924-10-02

The concentration of Gov. AL
Smiths admirers on East Side and
West Side does not prevent them
from cherishing some hopeful up
State" sentiments, also.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

The Thanksgiving proclamation
Will soon be due. AS usual in a
presidential year. the unsuccessful
campaigners will indorse it with mild
mental reservations.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

There is no politics in base ball
Voteless Washington has as good a
chance at base ball supremacy as any
city.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

1t is being suggested that Mr.
Wheeler talks much rougher than
M. Dawes and in a more cold-blooded
and deliberate fashion.
Evening star., 1924-10-02
Defense Test Gets Approval
OF Most Editors; Others Dissent

pened was that American citizens
were practicing that springing to
arms overnight that Mr.. Bryan spoke
of SO confidently a few years ago"
Regarding the observance of the
day as merely a country wide fire
drill, designed to show the first steps
to be taken in case of another war
emergency" the Cleveland Plain
Dealer regrets that political or other
considerations made it impossible to.
extend the test beyond the circle of
military units"
The Duluth Herald, however. is
glad the day is gone, for in this com
munity, at least, whatever il may
have been in. other cities, it all but
divided the people into armed camps.
each glowering at the other as
though there was something to quar-
rel over: and the pity OF it is that on 4
both sides were good people, good
citizens. who were thoroughly sin
cere, thoroughly convinced that they
were patriotic and right, and utterly
unable to see how anybody could
take the position the other side did"
Perhaps the day might have been
more successful, suggests the Omaha
World-Herald, had there been "a bet
ter understanding on the part Of the
average citizen as to just what was
expected of him, for in spite of the
elaborate preparation and in spite of
a great deal of newspaper publicity,
maybe because of the controversial
nature of some of it, the public was
just q little bewildered over how il
was expected to perform" However.
the World Herald adds: TN Omaha
the people seemed to take the affair
rather solemnly, and that perhaps is
a better evidence of deep-seated pa
triotic feeling than a great deal of
flag waving and cheering"
4 = 4 4
II Defense day makes us think. the
Newark News believes Its going to
pay" because "it is just as apt to i'm
press us with the seriousness of war
as it is with its pomp and panoply.
1t is apt to remind US of the great
fact that war of today is not a mat
ter of professional armies, but of the
uprooting of a whole nation in each
and every one of its myriad actiyi
ties. 1t may lead US one step farther
on the path of learning to think In
ternationally,' which in the changes
world is one of the things we havs)
got to do if we are going to maintain
our peace and our position" To this
the Indianapolis News adds that the
defense act OF 1920 sis now DEFINITELY
on record, for it has been tested and
found to be productive Of the degree
of preparedness that ordinary prudence
dictates"
Evening star., 1924-10-02
Copyright. 1921

A congressman's wife, waking him
in the middle Of the night, told him
that there were robbers in the house.
Impossible" said the solon. There
may be robbers in the Senate, but not
in the House."-FloEda Times-Union.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

CASTOR B. Means has been caught
in so many fibs that even the income
tax authorities have grown suspicious
of him.
Evening star., 1924-10-02
An Exploded Fallacy.

An Exploded Fallacy.
You must pay close attention to
what the old folks say"
But you can have your own
opinion about some things" protested
the confident small boy. my father
and my grandfather have both been
saying for years that the Washington
ball club would never win the pen
nant"
Evening star., 1924-10-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHi1ASDER JOHNSON.
MOmentarily DiSplared

MOmentarily Displaced.
Our President, though good and brave
In tasks that are immense
Could he go forth, a game to save,
And bat 'em to the fence?
Could Davis swiftly slide to first?
Could Bryan's pitching arm
Bring hope when luck seemed at its
worst
And friends all felt alarm?
Could Bob La Toilette smack the
sphere
And tear the leather loose?
Could Wheeler nimbly persevere
With speed Of crucial use?
We pause and let them stand aside
Till later in the Fall.
While many point to each with pride
They cannot play base ball!
Evening star., 1924-10-02

when a man has made de same
talk exackly de same way ten or
'leven times" said Uncle Eben, Il
can't make up my mind whether to
call it a speech or vocal selection" :"
Evening star., 1924-10-02

Jud Tunkins says there is so much
slang in his neighborhood that Or
binary grammar sounds like a dialect.
Evening star., 1924-10-02
Saint or Cynic.

The critic is misunderstood.
His fate is often sad.
You like him when your show is good,
But not when it is bad.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

Tardy Tribute.
Everybody cheers when you men
ton George Washington"
Invariably" replied Senator Sor-
ghum, when a great man no longer
stands a possible chance of being
elected to anything people seem
willing to applaud him almost unani-
mously."
Evening star., 1924-10-02
Shattered Calm.

For ages China used to be
In philosophic clover.
She's got a load of INT
And started life all over.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

@. How were bases first indicated
on a base ball field A. +. s.
A. Bases were first indicated by
posts standing four feet high.
Evening star., 1924-10-02

Q. Please state at what Presidents g
funeral Lead. Kindly Light" was
sung?-B. w. J.
A This was the favorite hymn Of
President Mckinley and 1t was sung
at his funeral 1t was one Of the
hymns sung at the funeral of Presi-
dent Coolidge's son, Calvin Coolidge.
IL
Evening star., 1924-10-02

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Evening star., 1924-10-02

Q. Please name several historic
gardens in New England?-U. G.
A. Among the historic gardens Of
this section are the Longfellow gar
den, at Cambridge, Mass; the Peabody
garden, at Salem, Mass, and the
Wendell garden, at Portsmouth, y. IL.
The Washington times., 1924-04-11

the city, attempting to break into il
from three sides. 1t was the hard
est fought battle so far in the Hon.
duran revolution.
The usual post battle footing is in
progress throughout the city, ex-
cept in the quarter controlled by the
One hundred and sixty-seventh
American bluejackets, under the
command Of officers from the
cruiser Milwaukee
Four Chinsee and one Turk, re-
ported, their stores sacked to the
extent of $4,000.
The attacking force combined the
three armies Of Generals Ferrera,
Carias and Tosta for a supreme
thrust against the city which has
wi,hstood the siege for three weeks.
although its fall has been predicted
daily.
It was believed in Government
circles that the election Of former
Minister of War Gutierrez as head
of the de facto element and lack of
ammunition by both rebel and gov.
eminent troops was responsible for
the question of hostilities during
the last three or four days.
Tegucigalpa is the last stand of the
government forces, all of the other
cities in the war-ridden republic
having fallen into the hands of
the three aspirants for presidential
honors.
The Washington times., 1924-04-11
140 ARE KILLED
IN HONDURAS
SIEGE.
#
RevoIutionists Reopen Attack
on Capital, Last Stronghold
of Government.

Eighty revolutionists and sixty de
tacto soldiers are dead and looting
has again broken out as a result Of
yesterdays combined attack by the
rebel army against Tesucigalpa. the
capital Of Honduras, according to a
dispatch to the State Department
yesterday from American Minister
Franklin Morales.
The attack was repulsed after
three hours of sanguinary fighting
in which tho rebel army encircled
The Washington times., 1924-04-11

The distinctive fascinating odors of Cara
Nome, JOnteeL, JuneVe, and Ddzird, now put
up in newly created purse-size miniature.
Beautifully designed bottle with gold finish
cap. @H
Each 75c
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
WOUNDED HERMIT
 MAY BE SLAYER
Staten Island Man Answers De. scripion of Boys Murderer

New York, Aug. 1s.--While a man
 who said he was John Eskowsky of
 Philadelphia, lay dying in the Staten
 Island hospital with four bullet
 wounds in his head and body, detec-
 lives surrounded his bedside believ- ing that if he regained consciousness they might be able to connect him
 with the murder of S-year-old Francis
 Mcdonnell, who was slain near Port
 Richmond on July 14. Eskowsky was shot twice in the
 back and then fired two bullets into his head with his own pistol after he had been cornered In a thicket near
 Grant City by posse of policemen and residents He had been sought for some days by the authorities on complaints made by several boys in the neighborhood who charged him with annoying them. Eskowsky, about 36 years old, unkempt and ec- centric in his actions, lived hermit like existence in a hut on Graham beach, Staten Island, the police say.
 He was recognized by a boy who notified Salvatore Pace, a gasoline dealer, the latter borrowed a pistol and overtaking Eskowsky. ordered him to proceed to police booth. The hermit compiled meekly but after few moments had passed, snatched pistol from his pocket and shot at Pace, who returned the fire. Both of them missed and Eskowsky disap- peared in the woods. George Curry, another resident, came to the aid of Pace but as he approached the thic- ket, Eskowsky fired on him also with put effect.
 The police were notified and eight patrolmen rushed to the scene. Joined by an armed civilian posse, they beat through the woods shooting at the
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Dr. Louis Nair Takes
 Bride in Hartford

pr. Louis Sair. son of Mir. and Mrs. Louis Sair. of ss7 South Main street. this city. and Miss Esther R. cravzaw of il Westland street. Hartford. were united in marriage at the Temple Emmanuel in Hartford Saturday eve- ming. Rabbis siiyerman officiated at the ceremony.
 The maid of honr was Miss Eva cravzaw. sister Of the bride, and Israel Nair. brother Of the bride- groom. was best man. The bride wore a gown of white georgette with in- sertions of duchess lace ana a veil with crown of duchess lace and orange blossoms. She carried a show CT bouquet of bride roses. The maid of honor wore gown of green and orchid chiffon trimmed with cream colored lace and carried ophelia roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held at silverberg's restaurant.
 Following an extended wedding trip during which they will visit Canada. Niagara Falls and the Thousand Is- lands. Dr. and Mrs. Nair will make their home in Hartford where the bridegroom Is engaged in dental prac- tice.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
DECIDING CHAMP
 IN TENNIS WORLD
Players From Siy Nations Ready
 to Compete

BFookiins, Mass, Aug, is.-rhs na, uensl lssa tennis doubles champion ship, with players from six nations seeking this eountry's henars. had several matetes in the play set for the opening day on the courts Of the longweod Cricket club today which were regarded as having bearing on the selection of Americas doubles de- Tenders or the Davis cup, William T. fildeh, End, and W, M, Johnston. nam ca Tor The team as the singles seiee- lions, are playing on separate conn blhations In the doubles tournament.
 The team Of Karl Behr and Dean Mathey. both Of New York. drew the Australian team Of Gerald l., Patter- son and Fat o'Hara Wood, Johnston and Clarence J. Griffin Of San Fran cisco. who drew a bye in the first round. had R, Lindiey Murray of Nia- gara Falls. N. r., and N. W. Niles against them, The intercollegiate champions. Lewis N. White and Louis 1halheimer of the University of Texas were down to meet Jacques Brngnon of the French Davis cup team and l.. E. Rice of Longwood. R. Norris Will Hams. end. and Watson washhurn are matched with John F. whitbeck and Harry R. Fisher. IT,. of Bronxyiile. N. Y. Robert c. Kinsey and Howard O. Kinsey the Pacific coast brothers had the northwestern champions Clarence Saunders and M. B. Hutchinson as opponents.
 The women. headed by Miss Helen Wills. titiehoider. are coming here to take part in an invitation singles tour nament beginning tomorrow, and in the national mixed doubles champion ship beginning Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
MISS REISSNiAN.

Mir. and Mrs. Philip Reissman of
 s7s Kelly street, New York city,
 have announced the engagement of their daughter Miss Lola Reissman. to Maurice A. Axelrod of b51 Stanley street, this city. Miss Reissman is a graduate of Washington Irving High school in New York and has been en- gagged in secretarial work. Mir. Axel- rod Is a registered pharmacist and has been conducting drug store on Park street for the past eight years, and Is also president and treasurer of the recently organized Burrtt Gift shop.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

area makes Pessibis the uss ef ths
 sessOnal n0A of FlFsTs Tor relief ef steam and thus enables more conn Plegs uliliEstlea sf inc EiEsEs shan i'd sny ether part ef inc Unllsd States, tRtsreohReeii0n in soms eases Hill convert secondary hYdr0 RoReE Into primary power and in ether essrs will enable daily peak lOads 10 bs carried en hyaFe, The great water powers capable of expansion, seeeTd, ing 10 the report, sFei The Niagara river, the sl, Lawrence river the Delaware river, the susquehanna TiF- eF, the tributaries of the upper Ohio the rivers of the AdlFendaeks, the Potomac river and the rivers of Maine.
 The report represents months Of study and contains facts from the participating states and federal sources many Of which have not heres lefors been collected, II includes charts covering the different states and the area as whole showing ds- VeleRed and potential power. electric and nonreleeiEie power eansan. ion. transmission systems, primary trsns- mission lines, comparison Of the costs of power from various sources and much additional inf0FmanoR or vital importance, Basic assumptions and cost data are included applying to steam power, water power and trans- 
 Richard c, Higgins, chairman of the public utilities commission in Is member Of the superpower committee and A. P. Rnewlton is member or the engineer subcommittee.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Hibernians Condemn
 Ku KIux Activities

Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. 1s.-A resolution condemning the injection of "the odious issue of religion into politics and public forums of the na- tion," and terming the Ku Klux Klan as hooded cobra which threatens to strike its poisoned fangs into the very vitals of our nations free insti- tutions," was adopted by the annual meeting of the national boards of the ancient order of Hibernians and the Ladies' Auxiliary at the Traymore yesterday.
 Other resolutions passed reeffirmed allegiance to the Pope in matters per- taining to the church and the loyalty of the Irish race to the government of the United States.
 The session marked the conclusion of the conference. This city was se- lected for the national biennial con- vention of the order to be held in 1925.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
MT. and Mrs. B. B. Martins
 Family Holds Reunion

A reunion of the family of Mir. and Mrs. E. B. Martin of 2S McClintock road was held yesterday at the home. MT. and Mrs. Martin received a num- Der of gifts, among them being a basket of beautiful flowers presented to Mrs. Martin. Those who attended were MT. and Mrs. J. J. Martin of Detroit, Mich; John B. Martin of Butte, Mont: MT. and Mrs. Martin Gleason of Springfield, Mass; MT. and Mrs. George Grasso of Hartford. Misses Mary and Margaret Elliott of Hartford, Miss Anne Martin of this city, Mir. and Mrs. James Crober of Jersey City, N. J.; MT. and Mrs Galen Mead of Detroit, Mich; MT. and Mrs. P. scalise of this city, Lawrence Mar tin of Hartford and Mir. and Mrs. Robert Hackett of this city.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
Mrs. Sargent's Gems
 Are Stolen in Maine

York. Me-, Aug. 1s.-Jewels valued at $15,000, the property of Mrs. George l.. Sargent, wife of & wealthy lock manufacturer of New Haven, Conn.,, were stolen from the boudoir of Mrs. Sargent in her home here Saturday night, it became known last night when police broadcast a de- scription of the stolen jewelry. The theft was said to have been commit ted by a man who climbed to an up- per window by means of a tree while the family was at dinner, and then swung himself to the ground and disappeared.
 Police, working with private detec- lives, were seeking clues which might lead to the apprehension of the thief who, 1t Is believed, may be a member of gang operating here. Several homes of wealthy summer residents have been robbed recently.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
BARRIERS TAKE QUEUES

Are kew Regarded as a Mark of Is.
 aersaoe la China and no Credit to
 That Country, q
 Feking, Aug, Is,-eueuss are a mark of ignorance and the wearing of them does no credit to latter day China. says General Wang ehensping, civil governor of ehihli province. in an order abelishing them, Two months time will be allowed spig tail" chi- nese to set rid of their appendages voluntarily, After that aueue-eutting parties will be staged by the police in all quarters of the province by oftir eial order,
 A brief campaign of education will be carried on during the two months respite by mears of posters and hand bills. The police in the villages will assist by telling the people how foal- ish they are to stick to the ancient custom,
 In addition to having his queue for- eibly removed any Chinese failing to observe the order will be fined one dollar. the proceeds to divided among the police 'Fho have heen most eon- seientious in enforcing ohediencs.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
DRIVE IN SOUTH
La Toilette Wheeler Combination VII
 Work in Democratic Stronghold

Atlanta, Aug. 1S.-Preliminary ar rangements for a La Toilette Wheeler drive throughout the south were dis cussed at executive conferences held here Saturday and yesterday by party leaders Of the city and state which it is reported, were attended by Robert M. Ia Toilette, Jr.. son and campaign manager of the independent presiden- tial candidate.
 The situation through the south was said to have been described as hopeful" and many of those at the meeting expressed the belief that the independent ticket would poll a large vote
New Britain herald., 1924-08-18

darting form of the fugitive. who an- swered the fire repeatedly, Eskow- sky's hiding place was surrounded eventually and after a barrage had been laid down. he was seen to stag ger Into a clearing, two bullets in his back. As the posse closed in on him, the hermit placed his pistol to his temple and fired twice.
 Although the police said they had no direct evidence to connect Eskow- sky with the Mcdonnell murder they stated that his habits were similar to those of the man who had committed the crime.