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Fugitive legislators.

Jumping the jurisdiction in order
to break a quorum and prevent the
transaction Of business is coming into
vogue in the State Legislatures. The
latest instance is that Of Is Demo-
cratic members Of the Indiana Senate
who, in order to break a quorum and
thus hold up action on a bill to re-
district the State, have fed the COM
monwealth. Fifteen of them are re-
ported to have gone to Ohio, where,
according to an official of that State,
they are safe from extradition. In
diana authorities, however, are OF the
opinion that they may be extradited,
not merely as recalcitrant legislators,
but as fugitives from justice, for there
is State statute which provides a
fine of 1000 for legislators who re-
fuse to vote or attend sessions of the
General Assembly. The moves in
this case will be of particular interest
because Of the political considerations
involved. inasmuch as the bill against
the passage Of which this maneuver
is directed has a bearing upon the
political situation in the Hoosier State.
A parallel to the Indiana hegira
occurred in the case of the Rhode
Island legislators who skipped that
State and resided in Massachusetts,
for some months, causing a deadlock
at Providence which prevented legis-
lative action. The Rhode Island fugi-
tives were Republicans. A similar
case occurred five years ago, when
certain Tennessee lawmakers moved
over into an adjoining State to pre-
vent a vote on resolution ratifying
the proposed amendment to the Fed
era1 Constitution granting the right
Of suffrage to women. This case be-
came Of Nationwide interest, mas
much as the vote Of Tennessee was
then requisite for the final ratifica-
ton of the amendment, which would
enable the women to vote at the pres
idential election of 1920. The absence
of the legislators, however. did not
prevent the final adoption Of the
amendment, which secured the neces-
sary thirty-sixth vote elsewhere in
season.
This Tennessee case has been some
what obscured by the more dramatic
flight of the Rhode Island legislators.
No efforts were made in either the
Tennessee or Rhode Island cases to
secure the return of the fugitives by
compulsion, as now proposed in In
diana. The self-exiled Rhode Island
ers, during their stay in Massa-
chusetts, lived in colony for the most
part and maintained a sort Of or
ganiZation. When they returned home
they were received with acclaim and
honor by their partisans.
If Indiana formally demands the
extradition of the fugitives and Ohio
refuses to grant 1t difficult situation
will be presented. The question arises
whether this will constitute a case for
Federal jurisdiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

of the coloneTs gusty affection for his
tomboyish girl and his equally vehe-
ment disapproval of her cigarettes
the only Roosevelt who smokes
as he once said; and of the brilliant
wedding that eliminated Nicholas
Longworth's persistent suit. And now
10 years have. passed and Princess
Alice has a baby at last. A little
less princessy than usual, she has at
last bowed to Providence and entered
the holy citadel of motherhood, and
somewhere on high a hearty spirit,
always strong for babies, chuckles
robustiously, smacks a thigh and
roars: BY George, that's bully"
For a moment we turn from
affairs, national and International"
declares the Albany knickerbock er
Press, ito grin cheerfully with the
Republican leader and to giggle a
little at the omnipresent character
(this time on the floor of the House,
who always gets the gender mixed in
the process of fluctuations. 1t is
folksy, 1T is wholesome, 1t is binding,
such an event. A variety of elements,
including most illustrious grand
parent and the coincidence of a gem
orally observed day of hearts, paper
lace and sentiment, serve to make
this birthday outstanding. But, after
All, the BOOu Ola :" nOI0SolHe family
atmosphere which fortunately has not
yet departed from these, our people,
makes US most interested. If heritage
counts for anything, here should be
a future governor, or a Secretary of
State, or at least a party whip at
Washington"
Referring to the demonstration in
the House the Saginaw News Courier
observes: "A truly interesting cpl
sode in the life of this branch of the
National Parliament and all on ac-
count of a little child, a baby come
to join the millions of the popula-
ton. Surely, the legislative fathers
are, just like the rest of us, not such
a bad lot after ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

of the regular-habits slogan? Very
expensive physicians give tonics for
the appetite and advocate regular
meals. Suppose the Chicago medical
student proves that fasting speeds up
the thinking? No one else is going
to pay such a price for imreoved
thinking when every man knows that
already he isa the best thinker in his
neighborhood and lodge. What nor
mai man will starve his stomach to
enrich that secondary and subordinate
organ, the mind?
1t is also said that the mental fit
ness Of the medical student will be
determined from time to time by CIV
ing him mathematics, puzzles and
typewriting exercises. This is better
than turning him over to psychol-
ogists to find out how much he is
worth by asking questions that do not
mean anything, but there are some
persons who feel that the real worth
of a man cannot be determined by
the way he works puzzles or pounds a
typewriter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

An epigram that's offered in the form
Of prose or verse
Is held to be a model Of expression
neat and terse;
And yet it needs a sentence with lot
of words in line
Which often leave a shade of doubt
as to a meaning fine.
It is our privilege to think that in this
hemisphere
We have condensed the method Of a
speech succinctly clear.
A volume OF suggestion as to things
to say or do
Is covered in second by the letters
ST. o. u"
In every human enterprise conserva-
tive or rash
The final question seems to be "Who
shall produce the cash?"
The grocer and the landlord and the
others say the same;
The query even figures in the inter
national game
So what's the use of elegance and
literary grace
When swift abbreviation sets the in
tellectual pace?
The men who write the laws or songs
for nations fade from view.
We want to know who'll write-and
who'll indorse-an II. o. T."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26
Nobility in America.
Paper Supports Hughes Conten
ton in Elihu Root Case.

It has been said by snobs of old
that every American loves a lord: but
the sycophants of titles, If any
such survive among US, should pay
heed to the words of Secretary
Hughes when he extolled Elihu Root
as belonging to the number of those
who hold our republics sole patent
of nobility-that which depends on
worth of character, distinguished at
tainment and pre- eminence in serv-
ice. The Secretary says that MEM
bership in this order is our closest
approach to an earldom; and 1t is i'm
probable that many earls could quail
ify in the select company that owes
nothing to the accident of birth or to
mere ancient lineage.
Our American nobility never yet
had its accolades from what some
body did centuries ago, though there
are always a great many people anx-
ious to tell the world what their an
cestors did and seeking to be received
on the basis of chapters of ancient
history from their own touted gem
ealogy. A man must win and keep
respect in our country on the basis
Of his own performance. AS none
can save his soul or go to heaven for
him, so none can live his life and
establish credit in his name.
Pre-eminent public servants abroad
would be given the alphabet to put
after their names, and titles would
commemorate their service. Here we
do them honor of a different sort, but
it means more than nomenclature.
Republics are not always ungrateful
or Observation-Disclosures Public
Ledger,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

struction in various grades on q wide
range Of subjects and those who re-
instruction. Looking back over the
progress made by radio during two or
three years. and the increase in the
number of stations. 1t would seem that
the broadcasters will go on without
direct pay from patrons, and that they
will exert themselves to improve trans.
mission to reach higher levels in. the
programs put on the air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN

Q. Are men ever accepted in the
Navy who are not feet inches
tall?-F. S.
A. The Navy Department says that
upon enlisting a man in the Navy
the difference In che required height
may be waived for 1 inch-that is,
If man is SO inches tall instead of
the required GA inches-provided he
is otherwise qualified; but in no case
is more than 1 inch waived.
Q. How much territory does the
Great American Desert cover?-O. p.
A The boundaries are vague The
outer limits are the Rockies and the
continuing ranges in New Mexico and
Texas on the east; the Sierra Neva-
das and Cascade Ranges on the west.
The north and south limits are Brit
ish Columbia and the Mexican boun-
dairy. Only a part of this area is
actually arid waste land, comprising
about $4,000 square miles.
@. How many. tablespoonfuls OF
cocoa are equal to. a square of un-
sweetened chocolate &C. l.. F.
A. The Bureau of Home Economics
says that one-half cupful of cocoa,
plus one-haf tablespoonful Of shorten
ing, is equal to one ounce or one
square of chocolate.
Q. What makes cats purr?-J. r.
Mem.
A. The purTing sound made by
cats is made by throwing the vocal
cords into vibration measured and
regulated by the respiration, and this
Vibration is strong enough to make
the whole larynx tremble so that ii
may be felt or seen from the outside
PurTing is highly characteristic OF
the cat tribe, though probably not
confined to it. 1t is usually the
means by which these felines show
coptentment.
Q. If a check is forwarded by the
Pension Bureau to a pensioner who
has died day or two before his
pension became due, is his estate en-
titled to the check or any part of it:
IS. G. MEG.
A. The Pension Office says that in
the case stated by you the estate Of
the dead pensioner is not entitled tc
his check.
@. How many miles Of track did
the New York subway have when II
opened and how much has il now?-
A. S,
A. The first New York subway
opened October q, 1904, with 6:
miles of track. It now has 240 miles
of track.
Q. What does the abbreviatior
ct F." mean when used by pub
fishers in regard to magazines sem
to subscribers?-W. o. H.
A The letters stand for till for
hidden"
O. Describe the method used in
the trick of saving woman in
half2-S. B.
A. The optical illusion Saving g
Woman in Half is a very old trick
which originated in China. The H.
fusion is produced by means Of the
reflection of mirrors.
O. What part of the weight of {
fowl is lost in dressing?-L. G.
A. The weight of a fowl after the
head. feet, bones and inedible entrails
have been removed is from Is to q
per cent less.
@. How much money is there il
circulation 1T. H.
A. The amount OF money in circu'
Iation as of February 1, 1925, amount
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

1t will be as quiet an inauguration
Els is possible under the circumstances.
Without counting visitors from all
parts of the country, a city as large
as Washington has become could not
be expected on such an occasion to
convey an impression of perfect
placidity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

ed to S4,751,537,46s or s41.86 per
capita.
Q. When was the harp put on the
flag of IrelaRd?-C. NJ. 0.
A. The harp first appeared on the
Irish standard during the reign Or
Henry VIII 15O9-1547). 1t was Sc
lected because the harp was the ma
tional Irish instrument. The earliest
records of the Celtic race give the
harp a prominent place and harpists
Ia peculiar Veneration and distinction.
O. Is dried sage a herb or a spice
l. II. p.
A. The Bureau OF Plant Industry
says that dried sage may either be
called herb or spice. Perhaps ID
is more accurate to say 1t is a herb
dried so that it may be used as
spice. Ground sage may more accu-
rately be called a spice.
%. What country obeys Its laws
most strictly?-A. W. G.
A A book on police systems states
that Finland has no police system and
that the natives are the most law
abiding people on earth.
Q. What causes the Northern
| Lights ?-P. j. T..
A. Science has not Yet determined
with any degree Of certainty the
cause of the Aurora Borealis. There
seems to be no doubt that 1t Is the
result of electrical discharges through
the upper regions OF the atmosphere.
Some authorities say that It IS
caused by irregular carnations Of
| corpuscles from the sun, which are
stopped in the upper atmosphere
There seems to be no doubt that y
is associated in some way with the
magnetism of the earth.
0. How many fur farmers are there
in the United States2-F. A
A II is estimated that approXimateiy
3. 600 fur farmers are engaged in the
production of one or more species or
ur-bearing animals in the United States
and Alaska The majority Of them how
ever, are raising silver and blue foxes.
The total investment in the business is
| somewhere between $l2.000,ao0 ano
| ST., 100000.
Q. May one drink consomne?--A. c.
A. Especially when consomme is in q
cup with two handles it is correct TO sip
the consomme.
Q. When the Americans beganato get
uniforms in Revolutionary days were
| they all alike?-W. c. =.
| A. In 1919 Congress authorized and
| directed the commander-in-chieft to pre-
scribe a Uniform. Accordingly Gen
| Washington issued a general order from
| headaua rters, New Windsor, October ?,
| 1879, which provided the following uni
| forms: New Hampshire. Massachusetts
Rhode Island and Connectiaut-Blu
faced with white; buttons and Innings
white New York and New Jersey-Blue,
| faced with buff; buttons and Innings
white Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary
! land and Virginia-Blue, faced with red !;
buttons and Innings white. North Caro-
lima, South Carolina and Georgta-Blue,
faced with light blue; buttonholes
! edged with narrow white lace or tape
buttons and Innings white. Artillery Of
| fcers-Blue, faced with scarlet Light
| dragoons-Blue, faced with white; but
! tons and lining white.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

The young Spectator, Wood, finds
at the height of his Partisan pace
that he has no funds whatever. Pos.
sibly he lost his money just in time
to save his health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

The plans Of Mr.. Charles Bryan are
racy may as well be candid in admit
ting that he will never make the cam.
paigner that his brother used to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26
Persuasion.

What has become Of the grand
old art Of oratory?"
1T seems to. have become slightly
commercialized," answered Senator
Sorghum. "a good talker is now re-
garded as wasting his talents unless
he is applying them to some kind of
craftsmanship" >.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

This years income tax is re.
hinder that, while many statesmen
were investigating and theorizing
Secretary Mellon is one man who got
practical results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

The February climate has lately
been suggesting a chance that 1t will
not be necessary to conduct the in
auguration festivities with the assist
ance Of the snow-plow squad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

AS the 4th of March approaches it
may be considered permissible in all
political circles to drop politics for "a
while and talk about the weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

Vienna has developed highly sue
cessfuI snow-melting machine for
STRENGTHENING purposes; but it is too
late for this city to place an order
for 4th of March delivery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

Mussolini has at last been compelled
to yield authority to a slight extent
and take orders from his physician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

The "hit-and-run" phrase enjoys a
responsibility in base ball circles that
makes ID entirely too good for a
reckless motorist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

(Let The Star Information Bureuu,
Frederic J. Hdskir, Director, Tagenty-
first and C streets northwest, GrtstCer
your question The only charge for this
service is 2 cents in stamps for return
poStGge.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26
LIQUID Assets.

His father owned a distillery and
left him fortune in liquor"
Eyes," replied Miss Cayenne. But
it is inaccessible. 1 couldn't possibly
interest myself in a mere bootlegatee."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

Ambassador Kellogg is now on his
way from a hard job to still harder
one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26
From Gas to Leather.

If gasoline becomes so dear
That none except a lordly few
In motoring may persevere,
For walking we are surely due.
If gas in pints is ladled out
And sells at fifty cents a cup
We cut out this expense, no doubt
But watch the price Of shoes go I'D,
Jud Tunkins says a man who tries
to please everybody is mighty apt to
get so discouraged that he finally de-
cides on a loafing life.
Critical Influence.
The plays grow thick
That make US fret.
The more we kick
The worse they get.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26
For Cross. Examination.

Investigations hold their sway
Will some one send a letter
To call the man who used to say
We're daily growing better!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

''De man dat thinks he knows more
dan anybody else" said Uncle Eben,
sis entitled to all de respect in de
world If he kin prove it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

Much has been said by the Socialists
against the United States as a cap
italistic nation" intimating that there
was something sinister in a govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

ASHIN GToN, D. c.
February 20, 1925
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26

Q. May one drink consomme?--A- c.
A. Especially when consonme Is In a
cup with two handles it is correct TO sip
the consomme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-26


Reviewing broadly the works of
American mural painters, one finds
an inclination to overemphasize sub
ject to the detriment of purely dec
orative quality In the foreword to
the catalogue of the Brooklyn exhi-
bition H Van Buren, Magonigle SAYS
very truly: "a mural painting Is not
group portrait nor q magazine IL
lustration enormously enlarged, and
the ability to paint big no more
makes a mural painter than the sub
division of a composition lin three
parts by two vertical lines makes a
mural painting. The primary pur-
pose of a mural painting Is to dec
crate a part of a building wall
or a ceiling or a vault; and it is a
condition of it's success that 1t
should not seem to destroy the sur
face IL decorates. 1T must
display that artistic tact which is
one of the highest endowments- of
the artist
Subject Is important in mural paint
ing, but subject must be subordinated
to decoration Mr.. Magonigle empha-
sizes this point by reminding as that
We visit the library of the cathedral
in Sienna not to learn the events in
the life of a great Pope, but to feast
Our eyes on the magnificent paintings
of Pinturicchio, and that when we
view Puvis de Chavannes' great
painting in the hemicycle of the Sor-
bonnie we do not bother to identify
the personages in the allegory, but
allow ourselves, If we are sympa-
thetio to such impressions, to be
lifted out of ourselves into the peace
of that twilit grove" In short, the
test of the success of a mural paint
ing is whether or not lit takes its
place in an architectural composition
and serves it's purpose of decoration.
From this standpoint the exhibition
in the Brooklyn Museum and the dec
orations In our own public buildings
In this city give us food for thought.
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
skirts shocking

Short skirts worn by women law
yers in the Paris courts recently
have so shocked the elderly pontiffs
Of the Bar Association that they met
and deliberated thereupon.
The Council OF the Order OF Adj
yocates," as the bars directing body
is known, came 10 the conclusion
that while a woman lawyer might
wear knee length skirts outside the
Paais de Justice, inside 1t she must
keep her "toga", or formal black
gown. at regulation length, meaning
down to the ankles and even below.
Fearing to wound feminine sus-
capabilities, however, the council
decided not TO issue a formal cir
cular on the subject. but charged
each OF its members TO drop gentle
hints here and there about the law
courts, calculated to reach the ears
OF the fairer members Of the profess
sion,
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
ROY SCOTT NOTES

Another new member was added
to the roster OF Boy Scout Troop 4
at it's meeting last night at the Cen
ter church, Dudley Kaharl being ad-
mitted. The inter-patrol contests
were postponed because Of the small
attendance, and the evening was
spent in passing tests. The Flying
Eagles took a firmer hold IN the
merit system, with the Rattlesnakes
and Unicorns punched and the Gem
boks falling far in the rear. Clar-
ence Derrick's Troop 4 team defeat
ed Daniel Apelgrens in overtime
when a goal tender pulled the ball
through his own goal.
Troop % met Wednesday at Sal
walton Army hall with Is present, a
full attendance once more. Sven
Swanson, Sam Halpern, and Bernard
Richter passed the tenderfoot re-
quirements. Neil McDougall gave o
splendid talk and instruction on first
, aid. The Eagle patrol reported that
it had held hike the previous Sat
urday and a meeting at their patroi
leaders house on Monday evening.
Troop IS, at 81. Joseph's church
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
La Fronde Also Features
Female Articles -- Oys-
tiers Becoming Popular,
Short Skirted Lawyers
Worry Judges.

Paris, Nov Z. Rl--La Fronde,
known as the "trouserless daily" be.
cause OF its all-feminine staff. is be-
ing revived and will again be direct
ed by its picturesque editor, Nine,
Marguerite Durand,
The paper was great success in
pre-war days in championing wom-
ems rights, and tho beautiful Nine,
Durand not only conducted bitter
editorial battles but led the militant
suftragists, dressed IN exquisite
gowns and wearing jewels,
Feminine France owes much to
my blond hair" she used to say, and
the success OF La Fronde seemed 10
Justify her. until one fine day the
paper disappeared and the war end
ed hopes for its revival
Influential Paris newspaper writer's
.ore welcoming the resurrection Of
the paper, warmly saluting Nine,
purand as the first woman TO put
grace and elegance into the feminist
movement and to show that coquetry
and seductive feminity are not in
compatible with suffra gism."
New Britain herald., 1925-11-07
RECORD CROWD
Every Seat Is Sold For Football
~
Game Between Penn state And
Notre Dame Elevens.

State College, Pa, Nov, : P(-A
crowd OF $4,000. the greatest crowd
in Penn State history, was here to-
day to see Penn State face Notre
Dame in the big annual day football
battle. Every seat was sold last
night and standing room only Is
available for late corners.
Although Notre Dame rules a
favorite, because OF better record,
there were many who predicted that
o fully aroused Nittany Lion would
battle for Penn State. The Lions
have lost but three games on their
home field in Is years, and they
were counted on to play their best
game of the season.
Coach Rockne, Of Notre Dame an
nounced the same lineup that he has
used all season. but Coach Hugo
Bezdek expects to start two ne"
men In the Penn State bsckfeld
They are Bill IIelbig. veteran half
back, who will start his first game as
signal caller. and George Greene,
playing his first engagement as o
regular halfback.