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Evening star., 1925-11-24
Clara Morris Greatest
Emotional Actress.
To the Editor Of The Star:

/ have just read your editorial en-
titled CLARA Morris" and want to
thank you. Clara Morris was the
greatest emotional actress of oil time,
and when l say that my mind vividly
goes back to Bernhardt. Duse and
Mrs. Patrick Campbell. the outstand-
ing actresses of their day and genera
ton and would be today. I am glad
you mentioned her Cora in article
Al" 1t was the greatest piece of
emotional acting by any woman, not
excepting the other three mentioned.
Her Camille was equally as great,
If not greater. She actually cried the
part.
People who so to the theater now
adays don't see what we old-timers
have seen, and there is some conso-
lation in that. What would I not
give, as sordid theatrical man, an
impresario, if you please, If could
announce that Maggie Mitchell, ]. X.
Emmett, John Mccullough, Edwin
Booth, Lawrence Barrett, Robson and
Crane and other old timers would
appear at the theater tonight? The
place would not hold the people II
the "fappers" of today had a chance
to see Clara Morris as Cora in car
ticle Az or Camille, they would ten'
their children about her, provided they
had apg, W. J. DWYEA&
Evening star., 1925-11-24

ton the full Christmas holiday cor
responds to the all-pervading spirit of
the festival. But every one must help
to prevent congestion Of the malls on
Christmas eve, having special regard
for the enormous demands made on
the parcel post at this season."
Heretofore the holiday has meant
two days, work in one for the over
worked letter carriers" the New
York Evening Post states. and at a
time of year when weather condi-
ttons are pretty sure to be against
them In every way. The change
made by the Postmaster General will
do away with this unnecessary hard
ship and Will not detract from the
pleasure or the convenience of the
general public" AS the holiday ex-
tends from midnight, December "a,
to midnight. December %, the Os-
wego Palladium Times observes that
1t IS not as complete a holiday as
most of the recipients of mailed
Christmas presents will have" but
1t feels that ''it is better than moth
ing. The Oswego paper further ad-
Vlses: If the annual rush can be
spread over the whole month, per-
haps dwindling a little toward the
fourth week in December, those mail
carriers may be able to enjoy their
holiday little. But if the rush is
concentrated on Christmas week,
many Of them may have to spend
the day in bed"
Mail early is no longer an ap
peal, as observed by the Williams
port Sun, but is an order so far as
1t affects the delivery of Christmas
mail, while, as viewed by the
Ithaca Journal News, "the lesson has
slowly percolated through the pub
lie mind" The Ithaca paper sug-
gests that at is a far cry from the
time when railway postal clerks and
carriers looked upon the Christmas
DAY rush as nightmare from which
they would emerge tired to the bone
hungry exhausted. dirty. cold and
distressed" Looking also back over
the past, the Scranton Republican
recalls that "as a rule the day that
means so much for others" has been
one Of exacting toll for post office
employees, who realized but little of
the real spirit of the occasion in
their own homes" because of their
desire to minister to the convenience
and the happiness of the public"
The movement is a proper one
ethlcally and 1t is in line with the
trend of the times" declares the
Allentown Call.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
BACKGROUND OF EVENTS
BY PAUL y. COLLINS.

where escaping from unnecessary
colonial commitments, France has of
late years been increasing hers,
from a mistaken notion of national
prestige or some mistaken idea Of
future material advantage. There
is also her need of man-power. Con-
scription may be very Well in AL
geria, which is now an integral part
of France and sends her deputies 10
Paris; it may even answer in Sene-
gal and Senegambia, where the
blacks may be driven like cattle; but
it is too much TO expect that the
Berbers and Arabs will continue to
fight against fellow Moors at the be-
hest of a Sultan at Fez, who, they
know. is a simple puppet in the
hands of the French resident gen
eral.'
x x
Is France waging war" in Morocco?
In Syria? AS to Morocco, she claims
that that is not war; it is only put
ting down rebellion within her own
colony; yet it requires armies and IL
conflict with thousands fighting for
Self-government. The Riff for the
Rittians.' George III made the same
claim in 1776 regarding the American
colonies.
As TO Jebel Druze, where Frances
the League of Nations, no war has
been declared, but the oldest city in
the world-DamascuS- been ruth
leSSly bombarded and thousands Of
French and Druzes have been slain.
The Druzes are fighting for self-rule-
Syria for the Syrians.'
x y X
In the League of Nations covenant
appears this clause as to unauthorized
war:
Should any member Of the league
| resort to war in disregard of its cove
| nants under articles II, Is or 15 it
shall, ipSo facto, be deemed to have
committed an act of war against all
other members of the league, which
hereby undertake Immediately to sub
ject ii to severance of all trade or
financial relations, the prohibition Of
all intercourse between their nationals
and the nationals of the covenant
breaking state, and the prevention of
| all financial or commercial or personal
| intercourse between the nationals of
| the covenant-breaking state and the
! nationals of any other state. whether
a member of the league or not"
Now that NJ. BRAND, president Of
the League of Nations. will probably
become again premier of France 1t
will be interesting to observe the
| league when it enforces the above
quoted clause through its president
| against the premier of France and be
gins boycotting the member nation
warning in Morocco and Syria without
the sanction of the league council.
, James Beattie said long, long ago:
| Laws as we read IN ancient sages,
Have been like cohwehs in all ages.
| Cobwebs. for little flies are spread
Laws for little folks are made.
But If insect of renown,
Hornet beetle, wasp or drone
Be caught In quest of sport or plunder.
The fiimsy fetter flies in sunder
With apologies to the poet, one
might paraphrase laws" with the
word covenants" which, however
| faulty in rhythm and meter, has more
reason than rhyme.
Copyright. 1925. by Paul V. collins)
Evening star., 1925-11-24
The Smithsonian's Appeal.

Surprise undoubtedly will be caused
by the appeal of the regents of the
Smithsonian Institution for an addi-
ton of S10,000,000 to the endowment
to permit the prosecution Of its prof.
ects of scientific research and publ
cation, for the people have grown
accustomed to the thought that of
all the public and semi-public organi-
cations in this country the Smith
sonian was most amply provided with
funds. AS a matter of fact, as the
regents now point out in their appeal.
there is a common misconception of
the situation. The Smithsonian, found
ed upon James Smithson's endow-
ment is not a Government bureau,
but is dependent entirely upon its in
come, which is now only S65,OOO
year This income has for years been
inadequate to maintain the many and
varied Investigations planned and pub
lications required to lay the results
of researches before the world.
Probably the mere announcement
that the Smithsonian needs funds will
bring results Whether the addition
to the endowment comes in large
sums from a few rich sources or
in small amounts from the people
at large. the success of the applica
ton for a broader foundation for this
invaluable work is not to be doubted.
A high valuation has been placed by
the people upon the scientific work of
the Smithsonian. The worth of its
contribution to knowledge cannot be
estimated. No monetary value can be
placed upon the studies and publica-
tions it has conducted. Scientists the
world over recognize its Importance
as a contributor It's name has be-
come established in all countries as
one Of the worlds foremost institu-
tions of learning.
This institution was founded upon
the gift of an Englishman, who never
saw this country. II is proper that
that gift should be supplemented by
the American people in grateful ac-
acknowledgement of James Smithson's
benefaction and of the invaluab bic.
sefSacrificing. poorly rewarded work
Of the men of science who have for
nearly a century been laboring for the
benefit of mankind.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

In addition to subjects relating to
shipping, Congress will be confronted
with important suggestions relating
to aviation. In fact, Congressman
are now expected to fami!iarize them
selves with so many diverse and deli
cate questions that it would not be at
all surprising to meet with sugges-
tions for raising their pay again.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

O. What States led in Federal
highway construction for 1924?-A. G..
A. Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois.
and Ohio led in Federal and State
road expenditure.
Q. When did the Pilgrims first
celebrate Thanksgiving?-P. c. J.
A. The Pilgrims celebrated Thanks
giving on December 13, 1921. This
was the first celebration OF this oc-
casion. 1t was not a regularly OBJ
served festival until after the Revolu-
ton and the adoption of the Consti-
tuition. After the year 1889 1t was
customary to observe 1t. Thanks
giving day is a peculiarly American
institution and is not observed else
where. OF course. days when the
God are observed from time to time
with no regularity.
@. Who is Patience Worth"?-
G.. w. J.
A. Mrs. John II. Curran of ST.
Louis writes under the so-called con
troll" Patience Worth. She is seem
ingly a woman who lived centuries
ago in England. Through Mrs. Cur
ran she has written novels and verse.
O. What days are visitors permit
ted at the Naval Academy?-M r.
A. 1t is open to visitors every day
during the week except Sunday.
on ceiling?-M. s.
A. The feet of a fly form a vacuum,
which enables this insect to hold itself
on a perfectly fat surface.
Q. What height, length and direc-
tfon make the most satisfactory radio
aerial?-D. G.
A. One authority says that the
most satisfactory aerial for bring
ing in broadcast programs CON
sists of two or three parallel wires,
2 feet apart, and from rs to 100
feet long. placed as high as possible
and as far as possible from all trees,
smokestacks, etc. The aerial may be
placed in any direction.
Q. What is the derivation of the
name "Patagonian"?-M. L. w.
A. 1t is supposed to be derived from
the Spanish ''Patagon" meaning a
large foot, in allusion to the large
footprints found by the first explor-
ers. The Patagonians were a tribe of
tall Indians considered by some au-
thorities to be the tallest known race
0. When was Andrew Carnegie
born?-H. o. w.
A. He was born November %, 1895.
Q. What is a "suckener?"-A. F.
A. "Sucken" is defined as Scots
law term meaning the district en-
bracing all the suckeners of any pa
ticular mill" A suckener is q ter
Evening star., 1925-11-24
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

ant whose grain must be ground al,
certain mill.
.. What do the letters as. T. BIZ
after a mans name mean?-E. H. d.
A. S. T. B. is the abbreviation OF
bachelor of sacred theology, which de-
gree is awarded by certain divinft5-
schools.
Q. Does the United States Govern
ment buy gold ore for coinage?-V
NJ. s.
A. The United States mints do not
buy ore. They buy bullion only.
Q. How fast does HaIleys comed
move through space?-M. c.
A. The speed OF Haneys comet val
ries from 81 miles a second when
nearest to the sun TO less than a milsE
second when farthest from II. ThI
head of Halley's comet is very much
larger than the earth
@. What is the story of the Judges
Cave near New Haven?-G. J. Mop.
A. The story relating to the Judges
Cave in New Haven, Conn, is that in
1861, Goffe and Whalley, two Of the
members OF the high court in Eng
land, which had condemned Charles
TO death, used this location a s d tenn
porary refuge from the officers Of
Charles II. 1t seems that the boulder
was split in such a way as to form a
small cave. Although certain OF the
tOWnSpeople were aware OF their pres
ence in the locality, they were afraid
10 give them any practical assistance.
Q. Why is the flower forget.me-not
50 called?-M. II.
A. There is a great deal Of indef1-
niteness, not only as TO the origin but
as to the application Of this name.
German legend is full of explanations
Of its origin In one myth a knight
dashes into lake to pluck the flowers
growing on the further bank. On his
return his strength is exhausted.
Feeling that he cannot regain the
shore, though very near It, he throws
the flowers at his lady loves feet. and,
crying Forget me not disappears
beneath the waves.
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Evening star., 1925-11-24

Doubts are expressed as to the elm
ination Of drunkenness by the Vol
stead act. At least 1t may be noted
that nobody takes the gold cure" any
more.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
RA.e by MafI-Payabie i'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
All Other States.
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
TO the Use for republication of all news dis
patches credited TO Il or not otherwise cred
ited IN this Daper and also the local news
published herein. All rights Of publication
of snecial dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1925-11-24

A great many Germans. while re-
senting an autocracy, preserve
habit Of thought which prevents them
from wanting to see the ex-kaiser go
into bankruptcy.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

It may be doubted whether Countess
Karolyi would draw very large audi
ences even If she were permitted to
come along and lecture to her hearts
content. Her demonstration is said to
be very deficient in comedy.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

Santa Claus is a myth. The savings
banks report that he is well capital
lied. A well capitalized myth may
become more influential than a genu-
inc identity.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
Horses and Motoring.

From the Worcester Evening Post
A horse will pull your car out Of a
ditch and horse sense will keep it from
getting into one.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

In the case OF Col. Billy Mitchell it
is evidently intended to test out the
question of whether a man can be de-
NOTED into a state of inaudibility.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

In French politics. at present, the
man who qualities as a statesman and
a patriot must also possess the max
ings Of an auditor and a fnancier.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

In picking up suitable Christmas
gifts Santa Claus will have to detour
when he comes In the neighborhood
Of the anthracite mines.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

No more is heard Of the "bobbed-
hair" bandit. Bobbed hair has ceased
to be a distinction even in the under
world.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
A Margin of Error.

From the Altoona Mirror.
Statistics show the. weather man 80
per cent correct. leaving 20 per cent
for holidays.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
Nuisances Even Then.

From the Boston Traveller.
Most likely. there1l be 8, few nui-
sances left even after the nuisance
taxes" go.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
Discoveries are strange and great.
Past the Interrogation Point.

Past th6 interrogation Point.
How do you stand on the prohibi-
ton question:"
1T isn't a question any more" an
swered Senator Sorghum. Both the
vets and the drys now mention it as
an indignant exclamationw
Evening star., 1925-11-24
Not Up to Reputation.
From the Dallas Journal

VI.
we can only conclude that If Da.
mascus had any of its celebrated steel
1t was no match for French rifles.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
The Censor.

The judgment of a censor goes
Unheeded and unprized.
He sees so many wicked shows
He gets demoralized.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

Jud Tunkins says a coal strike al
ways comes along in time to compel
you to celebrate Thanksgiving with
mental reservations.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

Practical Effect.
If Einstein's theory is right,
HIS is entitled to his fame.
Should it prove wrong, no doubt we
might
Find planets moving, just the same
Discoveries are strange and great.
And yet the hope Of all mankind
Lies in a willingness to wait
And toll with a contented mind.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The PERPETUAL Smile.

The Perpetual Smile.
If you can always wear a smile
No matter what goes wrong;
If you can wear a jaunty smile
And jolly folks along,
If you can volubly contend
That life holds no misf1t,
You'll soon become a Saint, oh,
Friend
Or else hypocrit.
Evening star., 1925-11-24
Magnifcence.

I'VE never heard Of King Tut until
his tomb was discovered"
Never" answered Miss Cayenne.
Evidently he was one of those mon
archs who were highly ornamental.
but not very useful"
Evening star., 1925-11-24

DE man dat talks a heap" said
Uncle Eben, "is liable to git so busy
wifi his conversation dat he ain got
time to mind his facts"
Evening star., 1925-11-24

O. Does the United States Govern.
ment buy gold ore for coinage?-V
NJ. s.
A. The United States mints do not
buy ore. They buy bullion only.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

q. What do the letters rs. T. BIZ
after mans name mean?-E. II. d.
A. S. T. B. is the abbreviation OF
bachelor of sacred theology. which de-
gree is awarded by certain divinit5-
schools.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

@. What days are visitors permit
ted at the Naval Academy?-M. r.
A. 1t is open to visitors every day
during the week except Sunday.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

Q. When was Andrew Carnegie
born?-H. o. w.
A. He was born November %, 1885
Evening star., 1925-11-24

Q. What is a "suckener?"-A. F.
A. "Sucken" is defined as a Scots
law term meaning the district en-
bracing all the suckeners of any pa
ticular mill" A suckener is q ter
Evening star., 1925-11-24

Q. What holds fly when 1t walks
on a ceiling?-M s.
A. The feet of a fly form a vacuum,
which enables this insect to hold itself
on a perfectly fat surface.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

ant whose grain must be ground at
certain mill.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

Or else a hypocrit.
Evening star., 1925-11-24

famous twin-brethren OF agltatlon
there is a study of some great VIC
torians-Peel and Gladstone and Dis
raeli, parliamentarians and party lead
ers, splendid orators and deoaters.
Then, under the leadership Of Cham
berlain, Is the rise of the new politics
and the new diplomacy. Some emf
nent moderns step into the light here
l-Campbell- -Bannerman. Balfour, John
Morley, and, beside them, men OF the
Great War Asquith and Lloyd
George, that "exhausting personality
around whom the author gathers both
the advantages and disadvantages of
"being Welsh" Roosevelt and VIII
son are mustered into the brilliant
company by virtue of the service Of
each to the Government of the United
States in significant periods of this
countrys participation in both foreign
and domestic affairs. Mr.. Spender de-
yelops the theory of revolution bring
ing concrete historic evidence in sup
port of this theory. He undertakes,
also. to analyze the principles and
practices of government as these ap-
ply to America. A hard task this for
the Englishman, even the English
publicist of experience and renoWn,
since our Government-Federa State,
municipal-presents pretty stif
self In its complexity OF subordinate
and interlocking parts.
y X X
The strength of this work lies In the
authors familiarity with the purpose
and work of the English government.
Lies in part here. In other part 1t lies
in his power Of evaluating character
in his clear art Of projecting the per-
sonality of the man and of assessing
his worth and influence In the political
field occupied by him. The two vol
umes Of this study have the effect of
q great drama wherein these famous
characters come and go in the historic
roles which life itself has assigned to
them. A vivid and picturesque study
of immense importance both in it's
substance ana In it's terminating
force.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-04-08

81 puede hacer dinero aqui, sino
porque yo vOy a gastar 10 que sea
necesario para impedirle Ell viaje.
va estamos cansados de tratar
con gente s'que nos comen Ia CO.
mia y nos ensucian ell batey''.
Tu affmo. amigo,
T0Nv
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1925-04-08

oAAS" OASJ416 SSAAScsCAOud4 pc
sar de que aun no estaba conAr-
mada. Hoy, con inmensa satisfac-
ci6n pasamos a traducir la carta
que recibiera Rafael Net de Mr..
Landgraff, Ell lunes de la semana
actual, y que viene a confrmar
todo cuanto inforinaramos. La
carta dice 10 sigmente:
Mario, 81, 1925.
Mr.. Rafael Net,
San Juan, P. r.
Estimado Net
Sigriendo nuestra conversation a
bordo del "Caracas' momentos an
tes de embarcar hacia New York,
me permito preguntarie ST esta US
ted dispuesto ingresar en- ell club
Allentown" inmediatamente De-
searfa tenerle a usted aquf para
que pudiera entenarse con Ia no.
vena. 1Podria listed embarcar en-
el pr6ximo vapor2 Yo realmente
cunplirfa 10 que 10 ofrecf, dandole
$50 d6lares mensuales v reinte-
grando1e el costo del pasaje su
liegada a Allentown. su sueldo ha
de ser, principiando el prilnero de
mayo hagta ell final de la tempora-
da que sera en- septiembre. 81 pue-
de estar aQui al comenzar abril,
entorces 1e pagare1nos todos sus
gastos de comida y hospedaje has
ia Ell primero de mayo. 70 quisie-
ra contar con sus servicios 10 mas
pronto possible de manera que pu-
diera recibir usted los benefcios
del entrenamiento durante algu-
mas semanas de abril. Nero Da-
viii estan aquf y Sc muestran muy
satisfechos.
Al recibir esta, tenga la bondad
de cabIegrafarme dici6ndome la
fecha en- que piensa embarcar. ST
no puede decide no embarcar. ca
blegrafieme "TERMINADo Ell
NEGoCIo". Dirija su cable
"LANDGRAFF, ALLENTOWN,
PA" y 10 recibire inmediatamen-
te.
Esperanto me haga saber que ha
recibido esta carta, me reitero de
usted,
Ernest G. LANDGRAFT,
Allentown B. B. Club.
Allentown, Pa.
NET ooNTEsTA
AcEPTANDo
PRoPosICIoNEs.
| Nuestro amigo Net, Immediate
mente puso aver ell siguiente cable
al sehor Iandgraff:
Acepto proposiciones. ordene pa
sale cualuuier compaffa. EInbarca-
re- inmediatamente.-NET.
TONY NOS EscRIBE
HACIENDoNoS IM-
PoRTANTEs DE-
ICLARACIoNES:
Amigo Eddie:
| He leido tus notas en- el peti6-
dico de hoy. Essoy preparando IN
manifesto justifcandOme de las
falsas acusaciones de Landgraff,
pero para 81 acaso no 10 puedo ter
minar esta semana Quiero decirte
10 siguiente:
Que Mr.. Langraff cobr6 en- Pto.
Rico $47oo Y ademas el 80 por
ciento de los nltimOs juegos que
Efueron unos $3.50, y que todo este
fue a base de un arreglo que hici
mos en- Ponce despues de las diti-
mas pelas que cogi6.
que puedo ensenar a quien in
terese verlos Los RECIBos FIR
MADos POE LANGRAFF y Los
CHEQUES cANcELADos PoR
Ell BANco.
Me pernito aconsejar a todos
que SO abstengan de hacer negocios
con Landgraff sobre todo de lie
var team de Puerto Rico a base de
10 que 81 ofrezca.
Este individuo es un enemigo de
Puerto Rico aun cuando de aqui
solo ha obtenido benefcios y aten-
clones. Los liltimos benefcios los
lleva contratando a dos jugadores
de aqui que lie cuestan LA MI
TAD de 10 que Ie costarfan dos mas
naIos ala y ie daran mas cartel. La
aduuisici6n de Nero y Daviu le
representan IN benefcio de $500
mensuales.
Quiero tambien decirte que 81 no
volvera a Puerto Rico, no poruue