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Evening star., 1925-11-27
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

shoots downward. hitting the high
spots and low spots, the greasy spots
| and the spots where there ought to be
concrete, but only is a big crack.
Whangi
The car bangs into a rut, you
| shoot into the air, the top of your
head cracks against a bar run along
| the top at just the proper point to
! smite the unwary. You ruefully look
at your host, but he pretends not to
have seen.
Beautiful morning. isn't it?' he
| says, with a short-arm tab Of his left
| hand.
Well, his conversation is normal,
| anyway. You decide he is not per.
haps as crazy as he looks
Beautiful" you say.
II thought 1t might rain last night. %
1T did look as If it might rain"
But it certainly is beautiful day
this morning." he adds.
Certainly is beautiful" you finish
The remainder Of the way you say
| nothing. knowing nothing of your
kind friends habits, hobbies or hu-
| mors. He, in his turn, is equally
| dumb.
You wonder why he is going down
this street II he is going to the
| Treasury, and for a second your old
| suspicion returns to you. Soon, how
ever, you realize that he is going to
| park in south Of the Treasury.
Away down In the park he comes
to halt. Although 1t is early. scores
of cars are already parked along the
driveway. You can tell what time
it is by the cars" says your friend,
swinging his old bus into an empty
space. THE same ones every morn
ing. If l had been minute earlier
| could have got that space he says
pointing.
You unlimber your stiff legs. and.
with a hearty Thank you start on
your way to work. Anyway, the fel-
low meant well.
That, in a nutshell, is the trouble
with the halfway taker.
He means well, all right, but he
doesn't do well. Instead of taking
one all the way. he only half does tho
! thing. and. like all half-doers. must
suffer the criticism that comes to
such people.
In other words, in this matter as
in most others, IL one does not intend
to ''go the whole hog" he ought to
keep out of it altogether.
We have no real thanks in our
heart for the man with an automo
bile who takes advantage of our good
nature. and then only takes us half
way to the office.
Even If he says, before we step in,
Il am going to so-and- -so-is that
all right for you?"
He takes an advantage of US, for
we do not like to rebuff a man who
thinks he is doing us kindness, and
so we Glowingly lie about it. and tell
him it will be all right. sure. when
we know all the time we would much
rather ride the bus and get off Il
half-block from the office.
The last three times we have been
taken down to the office by kind
friends. at their solicitation. we have
been put off, respectively, a half
mile, three-fourths of a mile and a
full mile from the place we wanted
to go.
Maybe we are too fat and need
the exercise, but we prefer to take
it when we want to. not when We
! have to. In the future we intend to
stand our ground when some one
halls us just as we are about to
climb aboard our bus. We have a
neat little excuse all ready for him!
Want to go down town." he will
| call. II 60 as far as the War De-
partment."
Thanks, old man." we will cry out
Got an engagement to meet a chap
on the bus"
Evening star., 1925-11-27
The Cure of Banditry.

1t seems a long time since the DAYS
Of the road agent, the stage robber,
the hold-up man Of the plains country
and the Far West, who, with gun in
hand and mask on face, ordered his
victims to hold up their hands and
submit to being searched. There was
a romantic flavor to his exploits. He
was mounted on a swift horse, and
after his bit Of banditry he sped
away over the prairie or through the
hills to his hiding place. Perhaps he
staggered into the nearest frontier
bravado. Sometimes he was we'll
known, but escaped capture for time
because no officer of the law dared
to take him. Again, his identity was
concealed. He might be a respectable
citizen in his of hours, or perhaps a
professional gambler, which was rated
then as reputable occupation.
Eventually he died, as rule with
his boots on cornered by a posse or
shot by nervy stage driver who was
was taken alive and strung up by de-
cree Of Judge Lynch's court.
The present-day prototype Of the
highwayman is by no means a roman
tic or even a picturesque figure. He
is quick in action, smart in making
his plans, and as a rule he gets away
with the game. His slogan is "Stick
'em up!' Everybody understands that
Occasionally he uses polite methods.
He is always ready to shoot if he
tins believe that he is ready to shoot,
and they usually stick 'em up" upon
command. But there is no painting
horse awaiting his mount to dash off
into the night, over the hills A pur-
ring motor car is at the curb. Some
times the bandit of today does not
bother about a car of his own, but
commanders the nearest available
one to make his getaway"
This suggestion of the likeness,
with differences, between the frontier
bandit Of the earlier days in this
country and the modern highwayman
is given to emphasize the fact that
with all the progress Of our civiliza-
ton, the multiplication Of our defenses
against disorder, the development of
our security forces. the bandit is even
more active now than ever before. His
processes and his technique have
changed, but he is still preying on
people. getting his living out Of the
fears Of his victims. He has an easier
Evening star., 1925-11-27
Peace Scores.

Definite assurance of the ratihca-
tion of the Locarno peace and security
treaty, provided by the vote yesterday
in the Reichstag. is welcome. While
ratification has been confidently eX-
pected ever since the agreement was
negotiated, there is solid comfort to
be derived from an actual vote,
which shows friends of the peace
treaty to be 112 stronger than its op-
ponents in the Reichstag. Already
the British House of Commons has
placed its seal of approval on the
Locarno agreement by an overwhelm-
ing vote.
The die-hards in Germany have
voiced their disapproval of the IIo-
carno treaty. They include the Ma
cists, divergent groups actuated by
widely separated motives. But the
country as a whole has turned it's
face toward peace-not peace for a
day or a month or a year, but en-.
during peace, The Locarno treaty
has been hailed by the world gener-
ally as a long step toward the estab.
lishment of permanent peace, with
disputes settled without resort to
arms. Those in Germany who still
retain ambitions for military domina-
tion of Europe. if not the world; those
who are inclined to follow in the foot
steps of Red Russia and hope for a
revolution of the entire social struc-
ture naturally are opposed to any
program that will clamp strong bonds
about the present international ar
rangements in the Old World.
The vote in the Reichstag yesterday
was on the second reading of the bill
translating the peace draft into a
reality. It showed the supporters of
the Locarno treaty 251 strong and the
opposition mastering 159. The final
reading and vote on the bill are ex-
pected today.
Following on the heels of the ratt-
fication Of the Locarno agreement
will come the entry of Germany into
the League of Nations, it Is confident
ly predicted. The advocates of peace
look also for a definite move toward
an agreement for the Limitation of
armaments.
Time alone can tell whether the ef-
forts now directed toward a peaceful
Europe will be realized. But at least
there is apparent among the peoples
OF that continent a real desire for
peace and stability. There is quarrel
ing as to the best method for bringing
about peace. The peace of the world
is also the desire of Americans gen.
orally. But ever since the close of
the war various factions in this coun.
try have struggled over the proper
course to be adopted, particularly by
the United States, to bring about per-
nlanent peace. If in America, admit
tedly devoted to international peace
the contest over methods is SO brisk.
what may be expected in Europe,
where for centuries hatreds have been
fostered by war?
With all due allowance for honesty
in the differences Of opinion. both in
Europe and in the United States, par
tisan and personal politics have been
influential in emphasizing these diff
ferences over methods. All of which
may be very human, but none the less.
unfortunate.
Evening star., 1925-11-27
National Secrets and
The Mitchell Trial
% the Editnr of The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
Must all the secrets of the military
of this country be aired to the world
in the conduct Of a military court?
Must the policies of our administra-
ton be plastered in red type for the
enlightenment of foreign powers?
Let both the prosecution and the de-
fense in the Mitchell trial attend to
the matter at hand and put from
their minds the idea that the American
people are stupid. The American peo-
pie are not so dull that they do not
know that there are agents of other
governments always at work. Let us
hope that before the trial is over not
all our. Government secrets will he
broadcast for the edification Of the
universe. Let these secrets be guard
ed. The American people understand
the necessity of It. They are not
stupid. MARTIN 8. A CANNON.
Evening star., 1925-11-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
ApDle Sauce,

Apple Sauce.
Our flippant phrases often change.
We're never at a loss.
One which at first seemed rather
strange
Is pass the apple sauce"
Yet, better is the simple fare
Amid affections dear
Than viands excellent and rare,
With hatred lowering near
So tells the old and Reverenced Book.
Sarcastic wits a bluff.
I'd rather seek plain sweets than look
On the tabasco stuff.
Too smartly seasoned words cause
grief
And leave US at loss,
While homely kindness brings relief.
Let's pass the apple sauce.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

Mussolini. recognizing the chance
of assassination, has named his sue
cessor. In order to be practical such
a scheme must avoid the possibility
of mentioning a man who might be so
perspicacious in thought and SO en-
gaging in personality as to seem pop
ularly acceptable.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

The conferences over the coal stu
alton would be more gratifying to the
ultimate consumer If he could be sure
of following them by radio through
the long Winter evenings by the side
Of nice warm radiator.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

process is inevitable. The British,
Germans and Italians have passed
it. For Britain 1t has meant
1ong.continued unemployment, for
Germany, imitation and reputation;
for Italy, the dictatorship of Musso-
lini. For France it may mean some
it has meant imitation.
which may yet amount to reputation,
but 1t is unlikely to end In Dictator
ship.
N0IgnS. AO1osS-. ----e---f. :
Evening star., 1925-11-27

Among the things which contributed
to highly satisfactory Thanksgiving
day was the announcement that there
is readily available an amply sufficient
Of the fuel situation.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

Growth in population involves penal.
ties as well as advantages. Washing.
ton is now big enough to have it's oc.
casional crime wave, thanks to a mum.
Der Of new arrivals entirely unfamiliar
with the customs Of the community.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

Chicago might, If 50 inclined, in
woke her Board Of Trade to take a
hand in behalf Of the public by refus-
ing to supply pork and beans during
a coal strike to either miners or oper-
atorS
Evening star., 1925-11-27

It was a harmless and law.abiding
''bomb" that got into police head.
quarters. Implements of genuine
deadly character do not drift in and
surrender so easily.
Evening star., 1925-11-27
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MARYLAND and virginia.
All Other States.
Member of the Associated Press.

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Evening star., 1925-11-27

Partisan dancing experts, having
satisfied South American ideas by de-
claring for the tango, will now pro-
ceed, If they desire American patron
age, to teach the Charleston.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

Theories as to possibilities Of aerial
attack on the Atlantic Coast may be
correct, but unreasonable. They are
no cause for thanksgiving.
Evening star., 1925-11-27
An Effort to Mix.

An Effort to Mix.
THE world needs the best thought
Of men like yourself" said the man
who is always complimentary.
''It does" admitted Senator Sor-
ghum. "But your best thought doesn't
help you to mingle with the masses
on terms Of sympathetic understand
ing. I'm wondering now whether, in
order to be popular, I've got to learn
to dance the, Charleston"
Evening star., 1925-11-27
We'd Be Reconciled.

From the Wall Street Journal.
Miners and operators who claim to
be fighting for 1.-The public's interest"
should leave us to our fate.
Evening star., 1925-11-27
All Kinds of Remarks

Investigations pass around
Remarks in phrases natfy.
Some observations seem profound
And some a trifle catty.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

de man dat wants to keep bossin'
round" said Uncle Eben, is liable
not to be happy. De traffic cop has
all kinds Of authority, but look how
hard he has to work.
Evening star., 1925-11-27
Interpreter Needed.

Interpreter Needed.
1.-The facinating stranger asked our
friend the heiress to be his valentine"
Let her beware" rejoined Miss
Cayenne. HE is not so very familiar
with our language and may think that
valentine is a polite Americanism for
meal ticket"
Evening star., 1925-11-27
DiSparitY

Disparity.
Next to the man who overate
The grim dyspeptic had a plate.
Thus must the luck Of living fall.
You get too much or none at ALL
Evening star., 1925-11-27

Jud Tunkins says fads move 80 fas
that his present idea of an old
fashioned person il one who does
crossword puzzles.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

Q. When was sugar first made
from sugar cane?-R. 7.
A. It is reported that the manu-
facture of sugar cane is older than
history and that reference to II is
found in the Sanskrit of Ancient In
dia. The Greeks and Romans used
sugar at one time for medicinal pur-
poses only, obtaining it from India at
great cost.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

@. What is the process for sailing
peanuts in the shell?-F. ]. K.
A. Sailing peanuts in the shell is
done quite extensively in the tropics.
The peanurs are boined in a salt
liquid and then allowed to dry, after
which they are roasted. No special
equipment is required for this process.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

@. What are the chances of sue
ceeding as a motion picture actor
V. f. NJ.
A Robert c. Mcintyre, casting di-
rector at the Metro-Goldwyn-M Mayer
studios, says that one motion picture
applicant in every 5000 rises from
extra ranks to leading film roles; one
in every 5000 to stardom.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

Q. Will chemicals destroy cat-tails
in ponds?-C. S. S.
A. The application OF chemicals in
water in which weeds are growing is
not considered a practicable way to
destroy plants like cat-tails, whose
roots are deeply imbedded in the mud.
The pond may be drained and plowed,
or If the pond is shallow the weeds
may be held in check by moving.
Evening star., 1925-11-27

Q. Did Walter Johnson pitch the
whole opening game in the 1924 world
series?-P. NJ.
A. He pitched the entire game.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-30
NEW ASSISTANT AT
 " STARTS MONDAY
Maine Man Head Of Industrial
 Dept, Succeeding Preble

BrIce L. Long of Sanford, Maine, has been secured by Clarence H. Barnes, general secretary of the Young Mems Christian Association to fill the vacancy in the office Of industrial secretary, and assistant general secretary, created last July by the resignation Of Howard w. Preble. Mfr. Prcble went to the Hartford "Y."
 MT. Long is a native of Sanford. He was educated in Bates college Maine, and late at the Leland-San- ford University of California. He has been a school teacher since his gra duation, having taught in Maine and more recently in the Berkeley school for boys at New London. He is 25 years old and unmarried.
 Tho new industrial secretary will take over his new position here on Monday, November 1.
 Since the resignation of MT. Preble the association las been functioning without industrial score tary, the work having been don" by Secretary Barnes with the aid of part time help. With the opening Of the educational season and the coming of the winter activities it was found necessary 10 secure a new man at once. Mir. Long will have charge of the educational pro gram and of the artNities of the New Britain industrial council.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-30
TELLS WHAT RELIGION IS
Rev. Carl H. Schneck Says It is the "Right Adjustment With God" tn Talk to Y. NJ. c. A. Bible Class.

Opening it's fifth year, the Mems Bible class of the Y. M. c. A. elect-' ed officers at the first meeting of the season last evening at the associa- ton rooms.
 Frank B. Rau was elected pres ident, Sylvester Martin, vice-presl- dent, and John Luebeck, secretary.
 After the supper, Rev. Carl II. Schneck gave the first Of a series Of four lectures, taking as his subject Your God and You"
 At the outset of his talk, Rev. MT. SChneck emphasized the fact that his address would be of purely re- ligious nature, as he was anxious 10 bring real religion to the attention of the members of the class. He ex- pressed the hope that the men would take 1t upon themselves to bring others with them 10 hear these talks.
 The speaker stated that the ques- ton is often asked, What is life?' He said he had collected 10O deiini- lions bearing on this question. but hal come 10 the conclusion that life and death can nos be defined. The one definition which hits nearest 10 the mark is that given by Herbert Spcnscr-"Life Is an adjustment" You have to adjust yourself 10 your fellows, 10 your employer, to your family and to yourself, he said. One has 10 make adjustments to his own
 mistakes Then the question comes ull. how about adjustment with your God? A good definition of religion might be that it is the right ad' ustmout with God" he said.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-30
CALLS TWO MEETINGS
 OF ADJUSTMENT BOARD
Clerk T.indrr Sets bates for Hear ings on SlN IttitiOns on Prop
 Crty Matters.

Two meetings ot the Loard uI ad- iustmrnl io hear and determine dis purcs arising out ol 1h" zoning ordl- nance were called today by tho com mission through Clerk Thomas Lindcr.
 The board will bc in s'ssion Nov { to hear The appeal Of Zalman Jalfe in which an crdcr is asked requiring change in the building plan heinz carried out by Mario Cianci on Tal- colt street. Janc claiming side yards required by zoning are not contemplated; and 10 hear ih" pou- ton Of Earle K. Bishop for a change in the law regarding the construc- ton Of incinrra'ors in business and industrial districts.
 On Nov. t3 Inc AlTano, Peterson. Frsucolino and Wasik eases will be reviewed. Chaug-s in Inc zones are sought in an hut inc Aliano case, where an exception is desired in the construction of building at Park and Stanley streets
New Britain herald., 1925-10-30
President Cosgrave Gave
 Away Troop Positions

Dublin, Oct. 29 Pl-Press reports credited President Cosgrave with unwittinEly playing the role of spy during the first army maneuvers Of tho Free State. which showed the troops to be well trained and equip ped.
 When the fighting was in the neighborhood of the Dublin moun- talns. not far from his house. Presi- dent Cosgrave rode out to look on. He was questioned by a young of- fcor az 10 what cars he had passed ithc roads and the information tho president gave was sufficient to betray the Blue defending force.
 After an umpire had reminded the president that civilians were not supposed to divulge valuable army news President Cosgrave be- sought the wound Red officer 10 make no use Of the information. With all the affability of a Gilber- tian soldier, he consented and put the president at ease.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-30
INVITES BURGLARS TO
 RETURN STOLEN LOOT
Philadelphia Storckeeper Wants Even These Customers to be
 Satisfied.

Philadelphia, Oct. % H) -- A Philadelphia store that was robbed Invited the burglars to bring back the goods they took If not found satisfactory.
 Realizing the power of advertis- ing the store inserted a display ad. in local papers headed Notice, To inc Burglars Who Robbed Our Store:" The notice said:
 You boys are not using your powers Of observation. tAn unpar- donable trait in any burglary If you had read our advertisements and noticed our very low prices you could have saved yourself the trouble or breaking in to get the things you wanted. We are glad to know. however, that you prefer our merchandise. Every article in our store is absolutely guaranteed by Us whether you buy it or steal il makes no difference. If what you fellows took does not give you good service. bring 1t back and we will make it good with the assistance or General Butler.
 "P. s. - Special reception for burglars calling after our store Is closed. Bring your friends along"
New Britain herald., 1925-10-30
Former Brewers Now
 As U. $. Dry Agents

Pittsburgh, Oct. 20 tP - A num- ter of former brew masters in the recast role of prohibition agents now are on duty at cereal beverage r,ants in this district, to prevent the making and distribution of beer containing more than the legal all coholic coitcnt
 Frederick C. Baird prohibition administrator. hit upon the plan Of utilizing the expert knowledge Of former brew masters in spotttng fhe flow of illegal beer Into the Pittsburgh district.
 The hrewmaster-dry agent is sta toned at near-beer plants suspect ed of violating the law with in- strncfions to test each barrel Of product that is hauled 10 the load ing platform.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-30
BIG STORE CLERKS REVEL
Halloween Masquerade in Grotto Hall by Raphaers Employcs Pro- vides Entertainment for Crowd.

The spirit of Halloween last night pervaded Grotto hall, where a spooky gathering of ghosts, goblins and witches, during the daytime en- ployes of Raphaers big store, for got for the nonce the worries and cares of business and squnndered the evening in continuous round of dancing and revelry.
 Everyone was there and everyone enjoyed himself to the fullest, the playing of weird games, the per forming of fantastic wedding cere- mony and the efforts Of a number of individual entertainers, singers, dancers and humorists, all con- tributing to keep the spirit of the affair at its height.
 Miss Beatrice Sullivan captured ladies' first prize for the prettiest costume, being awarded a perfume alomizer; Miss Martha Schwartz was supplied with silk hosiery for some { week to come, this young woman be- ing awarded the ladies' first prize for the most original costume; the ladies' prize for the funniest cos- tune. a leatherhand bag, went to Mrs E. NiIardi. Mems prizes were awarded as follows: Handsomest costume. pair of silk pajamas, Rob- ert Dart; most original costume, linen selections, W. C. Raphael; fun niest costume. woolen scarf. Harry Copeland.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-30

Countess Katherinee Karolyl, above. wife Of the former president of Hungary, is the latest would-be visitor to the United States to be banned by the state department. She contemplated lecture tour. The state department barred her on the ground she is communist, Her husband was admitted 10 the United States last spring only after pledging himself not 10 make any speeches
New Britain herald., 1925-10-30
BEER PRODUCTION CUT

Karlsruhe, Oct. 30 tPs-The con- sumption of alcoholic beverages in Germany is much less than il pre- war days notwithstanding the an- nulmcnt Of the majority of the re sirictions imposed during the infa- ton period. The production Of beer now is only about 50 per cent that ot former days.