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Evening star., 1925-03-26
The Headlight Problem.

There is no doubt that when Trafhc
Director Eldridge gets his new office
into shape to begin activity in iron
ing OUT washington's many traffic
evils the headlight problem will be one
Of the first to be attacked.
Washington for years has been
staggering along with an inadequate,
wholly imperative and ridiculous
headlight law. The new traffic bill
does not improve the situation in any
respect, and it will be up to the traffic
director, in the exercise of his author
tty. to devise a regulation based on
modern practice.
The present regulation forbids
dazzling light, leaving it practically to
the discretion of any one of the thou
sand policemen to decide whether or
not the light is dazzling. Under this
law 1t was legally proper to use full
headlights anywhere within the Dis
trict, the same lights permissible on
a dark road being permissible in the
well lighted sections of the city proper
The new law provides that approved
lenses must be installed, and that the
light must be visible for 200 feet ahead
OF the automobile. No reference is
made to candle power, tilt, focus or
power.
Modern headlight regulation defines
a proper light. 1t gives the maximum
candle-power bulb that may be used,
it provides for proper focusing and
proper tilt. The mere fact that an ap-
proved lens is used in the lamp means
nothing, because an improperly tilted
or focused light, with strong bulb,
will be just as binding as clear
glass light.
Mr.. Eldridge has made close study
Of the headlight problem. He is thor
oughly posted on the whole question.
AS a representative of the A. A. A,
and in cooperation with civic bodies,
he has recommended for years that an
adequate headlight law be put into ef-
feet in the District. 1t was only a few
months ago that tests were arranged
at the Bureau of Standards under his
direction SO that lights could be OBJ
served under actual driving condi-
tions.
The headlight problem is serious
one, but Washington now has traffic
director who realizes it's seriousness
and who will go to the limit of his au-
thority to give the District the best
and most modern regulation to elm
mate the dangerous situation created
by binding lights.
Evening star., 1925-03-26

in reconstruction In France &C. J.
A. Much progress has been made.
One thousand AMI thirty miles OF
main railroads, 1,490 miles OF local
railroads, bridges, canals and 26,300
miles of highways were first rebuilt
By July /, 1924, over so per cent OF
the devastated area of France had
been restored to its former condition.
approximately so per cent Of the
houses destroyed had been rebuilt
80 per cent of the damaged canals
reconstructed, so per cent of the
trenches filed in and 80 per cent Of
the damaged factories put in oper-
alton. Agricultural lands have also
been reclaimed and much of the
population returned to it's original
dwelling.
Q. When was the first celebration
of the landing of the forefathers at
Plymouth?-G. r. T.
A. The occasion was first cele-
brated December 22, 1863.
Q. What is the income of trained
nurse?-D. p H
A There are about $4,000 trained
nurses, not including Public Health
Service nurses. their average income
being $500 per year.
Q. How can d mixture be made
for soap bubbles that will last a few
moments?-L T. S.
A. The Bureau of Chemistry says
that 1t is advisable TO add two table
spoonfuls of glycerin to a pint OF
soapy water in order TO obtain a
satisfactory mixture.
@. How many negroes are OF
voting age?-K. +.
A. In the United States there are
100000 negroes who have attained
their ma ajority.
Q. What is "fooI quair'?-T. Z. D.
A. The Massena partridge is known
as the fool quail" because Of it's
failure to sense danger and make al
escape from the hunter. 1t is a bird of
Mexico rather than of the United
States. within which it is found only
in western Texas, Arizona and New
Mexico.
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into our Office daily. Those tohtch are
beItered to be Of greatest public interest
are selected for publication. Any reader
Is prirtLeGed to ask any question he
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Evening star., 1925-03-26
A Merger Of Government Bureaus.

It is gratifying that the carrying
out Of President Coolidge's policy Of
merging into new units bureaus that
have similar or overlapping functions
should begin with the merger an
nounced yesterday of the offices Of
superintendent Of the State, War and
Navy Building and superintendent of
public buildings and grounds. which
heretofore have functioned separately.
The work OF the newly created bu.
reau is of peculiarly local interest to
Washington, although important to
the whole Nation interested in the
Identification Of the National Capital.
This consolidation, recognized as
being the entering wedge for merg-
ing other Government bureaus doing
substantially the same work, Is in
line with President Coolidge's efforts
to bring about Federal economy by
putting various branches Of the Gov.
ernment on an efficient business
basis. It is said by those who have
been in touch with the proceedings up
to this time that they have absorbed
the Presidents deep personal interest
and that he is entitled to full credit
Of bringing about the merger.
Not only are great economies in the
operation and maintenance Of public
buildings and public parks in the
Capital expected, but also greater ef-
ficiency. thoroughness and speed in
completion Of the projects, in the con-
Arlington Memorial Bridge, the Erics-
son, Titanic and other memorials, are
predicted. The new office, which will
be known, commencing April 1, as
the Commission of Public Buildings
and Parks Of the National Capital,
will be another Independent establish
ment of the Government. Heretofore
its various duties, those charged di.
rectly to Col. Sheriff., were under au.
thority Of various commissions ap-
pointed from time to time by Con-
gress. Some Of the separate and dis.
tinct duties which Col. Sheriff. was
required to perform under the old
order will be consolidated under the
new Office.
He will be charged with executive
responsibility for work involved in
an expenditure Of appr oximately 81 =
600 900 a year in one branch Of the
new bureaus duties alone-the i'm.
provement, maintenance and opera.
ton of the parks of Washington, in
Guiding the administration Of all ac.
tivities therein, such as recrea-
tional features, bathing beaches, golf
courses, tennis courts. base ball fields,
and so on. These might be said to be
Of strictly local interest.
The Lincoln Memorial and the
Washington Monument will come un.
der the new bureau also. One Of the
important duties Of the new bureau
will be the administration of the zon.
ing laws, prescribing the character
! of use, height and area Of all build.
ings in Washington.
Col. Sheriff., by virtue Of his long
experience in charge Of public build.
ing and grounds, is eminently quail.
| fed for the duties and responsible.
ties of the new bureau and can be
confident Of having the wholehearted
| backing Of the community in his un-
dertaking.
Evening star., 1925-03-26
Oil and Recognition.

Russian oil. it now appears, was the
morsel with which the Soviet govern
ment sought to bait its hook for Amer
lean recognition. In the suit just de.
cided in Moscow, brought by the Rus
sian government to cancel the conces.
sion granted the Sinclair Oil Co., it is
revealed that the understanding Of the
Russian government was that this COM
pany would induce the United States
to force the Japanese to evacuate
Saghalin Island, where the oil deposits
In question are located.
The Soviet government was mis-
taken. however. The United States
look no steps to compel the japanese
Evening star., 1925-03-26
Gen. Pershing in Politics2

Friends Of Gen. John J. Pershing
are described as being intent upon
putting the political bee in his bonnet.
They want him to be a candidate for
the Republican nomination for the
United States Senate from Missouri to
contest the seat Of Senator Spencer
from that State. How the general
feels. himself, on that proposition de.
ponent saith not. This is not the first
time an effort has been made to lure
Een. Pershing into politics. He has
Evening star., 1925-03-26

The new traffic director will 20
ahead without attempting too much
speed on a reform route that is by no
means free from distractions. In
the meantime motorists should follow
his example and proceed with inteni-
gent caution.
Evening star., 1925-03-26

Secretary Mellon is seventy years
old. As both his parents lived to be
over ninety there is hope Of two more
decades Of service from him; which
is good news for the many people who
like the manner in which he has
handled taxation problems.
Evening star., 1925-03-26

of art, and the technical difficulties
of the process, the wonder Is that
etchings can be purchased at so mod
crate a cost. Perhaps there is moth
Ing that one can buy, if one knows
enough, that is sure to prove, in the
long run, so good an investment Not
a few etchings by contemporary etchers
have doubled their value within the
last II months. Whistler etchings,
which once on q slime could have been
had for a few dollars now sell in the
auction rooms for sums in four figures.
Evening star., 1925-03-26

Members of Congress who objected
TO salary increase for themselves have
learned to submit phiiosophically to
stress of circumstances and to realize
that 1t Is not always best for man
to have his own way about every 1T
tie thing.
Evening star., 1925-03-26

Run1ors Of Mussolini's continued H.
ough willingness on the part OF GER.
tain politicians to see him take as
many vacations as possible.
Evening star., 1925-03-26
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Evening star., 1925-03-26

A decline in wheat prices renews
the claim Of sympathy for farmers,
but calls for even greater sympathy
for some Of the speculators.
Evening star., 1925-03-26
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Uncle Mike.

JncI6 Mike.
Our various troubles in the past
To the police we told
We have another friend at last
More faithful than the old.
When anything is on your mind
With confidence you hike
To tell It to this reighbor kind,
Your good old Uncle Mike.
He'll try to make your words quite
clear
Unto your fellow men;
He'll always lend q listening ear,
Or even eight or ten.
He'll stand for hours and never show
A shadow Of dislike.
1t is privilege to know
This patient Uncle Mike.
So, If the world has got you wrong
And. you would right yourself;
If you've sermon or a song
Left lingering on the shelf.
No more in silence are you due
Oblivion's road to strike,
For you can always tell 'em to
Our dear old Uncle Mike.
Evening star., 1925-03-26
Busiest Days.

Don't you feel at loss for oc-
cupation when Congress has ad-
journed?"
mot at ALL" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. t"Our most conspicuous ef-
forts are. those of legislation, but the
real busy days are those we devote to
getting reelected"
Evening star., 1925-03-26
Spring Pome.

Spring Pome. -
The little Pone on Spring is here
In joyfulness complete.
We're glad to see it drawing near
On merry, dancing feet.
Though 1t prove tiresomely inclined
To q familiar strain,
Its language Is at least refined
And not at all profane.
Jud Tunkins says when he goes to
town he always carries q tin watch
and some counterfeit money, so as to
keep any hold-up men he may meet
from getting peeved until after the
little company has broke up.
Charming Both Ways.
"There isn't much material in my
new dress"
NO" answered Miss Cayenne, '.but
you look charming in it--that is to
say. partly. in it and partly out Of it,
Passing Contract.
Position in affairs Of state
May Oft prove brief though breezy.
The salary isn't over great
And the designations easy.
"Dar is q heap o. power in silence
said Uncle Eben. mo matter how you
hollers In crap game, de dice allus
has de last say"
Evening star., 1925-03-26

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Evening star., 1925-03-26
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Evening star., 1925-03-26

Mr.. Arms spent Is months in
Europe recently, drawing and etching
French and Spanish cathedrals and
other chiefly architectural themes.
He was trained as an architect and
this training has given him a knowl-
edge of structure and structural
forms which has enabled him to rem
der such forms most sympathetically.
He has also inherently the etcher's
instinct. the elemental love of
beauty, the power Of elimination with
the grasp OF the essential, and he has
very steadily in the past few years
attained high rank among not only
American ftt .ers, but the foremost
etchers of Today. The exhibition of
his etchings, drypoints and aquatints
now on view in the Smithsonian n
will continue to the end Of this week.
It Is very worth seeing.
X \ X
The Brooklyn Society Of Etchers, of
which Mr.. Arms is secretary. is about
to hold, at the Anderson Galleries, in
New York, its annual international
exhibition. This will comprise etch-
ings, drypoints, aduatints, mezzo-
tints and block prints by not only
American etchers.s but by the fore
most etchers Of France, England and
other European countries. It will
not be a bewildering gly large showing,
but it will be upheld to q very high
standard and 1t will give our Ameri-
can etchers opportunity to compare
their works with the best OF their
conferes across the seas. This Is but
one of three international print ex-
hibitions held in the United States
every year The others are held under
the auspices of the Chicago Society Of
Etchers and under the auspices Of the
California Prfntmakers' Society. From
the Chicago exhibition, lately closed.
over 81, 900 worth Of prints were sold,
When it is considered that the major
ity OF these probably did not bring
more than $25 apiece, an estimate of
the number of purchases made can be
arrived at. Remembering the rarity
and quality Of talent essential to the
making Of an etching which Is work
Evening star., 1925-03-26
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MARYLAND and Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1925-02-04
"Iokea'' in Wills

The gayety of the French often runs
into practical jokes; many of these
have found their way into Wills. A
practical joker who died at Reaux
some three centuries ago expressed the
wish that representatives of the four
orders of the Mendicant monks should
accompany his coffin, each carrying
four large candles-which he had pro
vided in advance. II was done, but at
the most solemn moment Of the funeral
service the big candles exploded, scat
tering fire, smoke and CONSERVATION
all around. They we're all loaded like
trick cigars. A rich Frenchman who
died at COnstantinOple left his fortune
to a nephew and niece in France-but
to be given to them only after they had
ridden all the way to COnstantinOple
on a tandem bicycle to get 1t. They
were Young and strong, and they dfd it.
Smyrna times., 1925-02-04
Quite Capable

There is nothing sinful about hav-
ing a reasonable pride in ones be
longings and estate, but when a man
has not the sense to keep his mouth
shut about them he becomes a general
nuisance.
A farmer Of this order had met a
few of his acquaintances on the mar
ket day, and. as usual. soon mOnOpo-
lized the whole Of the conversation,
talking about his steam thresher, his
reaping machine, his barns. his this
and his that. until they were all
heartily tired of listening to him. he
was the first to go, however.
Aye" says one Of them, land has
ye a wln'millG"
ma, that's what ah hae nae"
well. man, it's a pity ye had nae
for We could blaw it yerser."-LondOr
Weekly Telegraph.
Smyrna times., 1925-02-04

early part of her lifeu ntil 1893, when
she attended series of meetings held
by E. Frank, at Millington; then she
embraced the doctrines taught by the
Seventh Day Adventists and remain
ed a faithful member of that Church
until the day of her death. Inter
ment was made in the cemetery adj
poining ST. Clements P. E. Church,
Massey. Besides her husband, she is
survived by four sons, two brothers
and eight grandchildren, who will
greatly miss her.
Smyrna times., 1925-02-04

Mrs. Julia A.Everett, wife of Cove
Everett, died at her home near Mas
sey, Kent County, Md, of tuberculOs-
is on Monday, January 10, aged 81
years 9 months and 22 days. Mrs.
Everett was member of the Meth
odist Church of Busics, Md, all the
Smyrna times., 1925-02-04

so the scheme worked out as planned,
giving him a chance to strike blow
that was no doubt intended to render
Coy unconscious and give them ample
time to get away.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-08-28
LABOR DAY

Once again the mechanic lays
aside his working tools; the artisan
pauses in his labors; the clerk closes
bulky ledgers; the surveyor, architect
and craftsman abandon their respec-
tive instruments; the capitalist sees
his Waterman closing the gates of
the big factory or mill; and Labor
will come into its own by enjoying
a day prescribed and set apart for
rest and relaxation of the toiling
masses in our country.
The government has officially rec
ognized the dignity of labor by an
nually releasing its employees, and
closing the bureaus and departments
in annual observance of this day. The
Scottish Rite recognizes the worth
and Importance of honest labor in
one of its degrees that stresses the
position of dignity and honor that
the laboring man represents.
The American laboring men of
varied trades throughout the coun-
try are vitality essential to our every
day life. They are engaged in build
ing a greater America by providing
dwelling places for the immense pop
ulation, installing the latest types of
commodities, luxuries and actual nee
essities constructing the home, the
church, the school, the office build
ing and the myriad other types in
the category of modern building oper-
atoms.
The well known and esteemed Bri-
fish sportsman, Sir Thomas Upton.
is reported to have made the remark.
There is no fun like work" and this
admirably justifies the working
mans pride in duties faithfully per-
formed, giving him a distinct posi-
ton of Importance in our industrial
life.
The American laboring man need
not deplore his lack of scholarly at
tainments or collegiate honors: he is
adequately filling his niche by con-
tributing individual, honest service in
in the nations great program of ac
tivities.
And SO, on Labor Day, we are re-
minded of Masonry's high regard for
honest and conscientious labor. A
Masonic scholar has written that Ma
sonry should strive ito teach all men
that labor is honorable, and that we
should strive to improve the condi-
ton of the toiling millions. We are
all workmen in our several vocations.
whether in actual labor, preparing
plans for the laborers, or studying
the calculations of philosophy, the
advancement of civilization and
knowledge, the Instruction of ignor-
ance and barbarism."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-08-28
IMPORTANT NOTICE

By order of the School Boars
Shenandoah County, at a snaa,s,
meeting held on July 20, 1924 -
tuition for high school pupils in =
county will be the same as las, ~
namely $500, payments to be mo-
in two installments. $3.50 Al ~
opening of the session in the fan -,
$3.50 the latter part of Janna-
1926.
AS has been customary in the no..
the clerk of the County School poo,
will visit all the high schools Of i
county on September 16, II and 70
for the purpose of collecting the u;
ton of $3.50 from each memhsr !,
the high schools of the county D.
order of the School Board this init.
must be paid within ten DAYS fron,
the opening of school on Septemha.
IA. and the various principals Of tho
high schools will be notified in a.
vance just when the clerk will visi,
the schools for the purpose OF eolleo,
ing this tuition. and the pupils win
be notified so they may have tbei,
tuition in hand when the clerk visit.
their school, or said tuition NAV IA
handed to the principal before tba,
date if more convenient. 1t is bonad
the parents will make note Of mis-
matter so these buttons will be naid
promptly and in full. The clerk i.
instructed to accept no partial nav
ments of tuition, but the same muqt
be paid in full.
c. c. SKYLES, Clerk,
Shenandoah County School Board
Aug. 2S-3t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-08-28
TO ADVERTISER

Next weeks issue will be the last
before the Fair. begins. The Herald
has already demonstrated that if is
the premier advertising journal of
the county.
In the past 80 days we have put on
almost 400 new subscribers. This
without any campaign. or the giving
away of automobiles and diamond
rings.
The accretion comes from giving
our readers a newsy, clean paper
from the County Seat.
1t is the only paper printed at the
County Seat and the endeavor has
been made to make it a real
COUNTY paper.
Advertisers get the benefit of thu
increasing circulation, growing and
growing every day. From to u
pages weekly. We are giving 100
cents of publicity for every dollar
spent by our advertisers.
If you are.not one, why not get on
the golden list?
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-08-28
FRIDAY. AUGUST %, 1925
NO DISPUTE, MIR. SHIRLEY

No intelligent man will question
the necessity for a bitumen binder
on the Valley Turnpike The traffic
load requires such treatment, and the
statement of Chairman H. G. Shirley
of the State Highway Commission,
that such treatment is essential to
the roads operation will not be gain
sayed
Neither will it be questioned that
the method now pursued in road
maintenance will ever result in perm
anent Improvement of this arterial
highway The coating of tar, plus
a spray of gravel, will not prevent
the deterioration of the road, and
only when the commission expends
a sufficient sum TO bring the turnpike
up to the high standard of some sec
lions of the highway system which
for miles traverse rabbit patches and
and swamp lands. will the road bear
its ever-increasing burden of traffic.
There is an inky ribbon of good
road at PAGES through the Shenan-
doah Valley. fanked on either side
with saw-tooth edges, and too mar
row for two cars to pass, unless one
or the other negotiates the bumps
and dangers incident to running
through these teeth.
The route along Fishers Hill is
an example of proper road construc-
ton and a contrast to the balance OF
the Valley highway
Why not widen the Valley Turn
pike to the same uniform standard as
the other highways are built in Vir
ginia.
The wear and tear as it is now
maintained is due largely to the mar
row road bed at places, compelling
cars to cut deeper into the teetl
which mark it's edges.
If the Valley Turnpike was bull
up to the standard now maintained
on less used sections of the highway
system. permanency could be had
and modern roadway maintained a
far less cost than is done under the
present sprinkling system,