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Evening star., 1925-08-21
Congestion of Traffic Rules.

Washington motorists are protest
Ing against the multiplicity of new
regulations imposed on them in the
last few months. Although they
realize that the office of the director
of traffic is bending every effort to
solve the many vexing problems faced
in the National Capital, they believe
that too much haste is leading only
TO confusion and bewilderment.
Both the boulevard highway plan
and the experiments being conducted
at the intersection Of Fourteenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue have
been cited as cases in point. Not only
do motorists believe that there are too
many of the arterial highways, but
that they were installed before the
traffic department had the proper
marking equipment. 1t Is declared
that the stop" signs painted on the
pavement are totally inadequate to
regulate traffic properly.
In regard to the laboratory OF the
department, at Fourteenth street and
Pennsylvania avenue, motorists feel
that new plans are being tried out
before the old and adopted ones have
been thoroughly assimilated, pointing
out that before the double-whistle plan
had been in effect two weeks a revolu-
tionary turning scheme was to be the
subject of experiment.
1t would seem to be a wise move
on the part of the traffic directors
office to take heed of these protests,
even though some of them may not
appear to be well founded. Co-opera-
ton of the motorist is essential for
any traffic reform, and should not be
endangered by too many regulations
placed on the already overregulated
motoring fraternity.
Even the conscientious and law
abiding driver will rebel If he feels
that new rules are being placed on
him with such haste that it is almost
impossible for him to keep pace with
them, while the other kind of driver,
who obeys few regulations anyway,
Will just laugh off" any attempt to
add more laws to the traffic code.
1t is unfortunate that this situa-
lion has arisen. Director Eldridge and
Assistant Director Moller are striving
to solve Washington's traffic prob
lens and have been working night
and day 10 do so. They have made
great progress, but perhaps a little
less speed for d time may have the
effect of allowing motorists to catch
up" SO that solution Of traffic evils
may be accomplished with every one
pulling together.
Evening star., 1925-08-21
The Wisconsin Primaries.

The Republican primaries for the
senatorial nomination in Wisconsin
for a moment threatened to be CON
elusive. Secretary of State thinner
man declared that defeated candi-
date in the primaries could not. after
the primary, file as an independent
candidate. With Robert NJ. La Fol
lette, ir., candidate of the Progress
sives, entered In the Republican pri-
maries. and also Roy p. Wilcox,
choice of regular" Republican con-
vention, and Francis NJ. McGovern,
former governor and follower of Theo-
dore Roosevelt in 1912, 1t looked as
though the race between the La Fol-
lette people and the "stalwarts" might
be settled in the primaries, and that
the election two weeks later would
really be a contest between the Re.
publican and Democratic nominees.
without either a stalwart or Pro
Gressive running as an independent.
Secretary Zimmerman based his as
sertion on the fact that the law re-
quires independent candidates to file
at least 80 days prior to the election
In this case the election follows two
weeks after the primaries.
But Attorney General Ekern has
upset the barrel He insists there is
nothing in the law TO prevent q can
didate from filing simultaneously both
rs a party candidate in the primary
and an independent in the election
Under this ruling, therefore, there is
nothing to prevent all of the candi-
dates for the Republican nomination
from filing as independents also, as
an anchor to windward. Such action
might be interpreted as a lack of
confidence. On the other hand, such
action makes a farce of party pri-
maries. Candidates for party nomina-
ton, if the party system amounts to
anything, are expected to abide by
the decision of the primaries and to
throw their support to the successful
contestants when election day rolls
round.
Out in Wisconsin, however. where
control of the Republican organiza.
Evening star., 1925-08-21
More Facts About
The Duckett Family
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
To the "Rambler's" history of the
Duckett family, published in The
Sunday Star OF August 16, 1925, ]
wish to add the following inforrna-
ton, which was not given in the
otherwise perfectly authentic article.
The Ducketts, coming here from
England in the year 1910, were land
ed" people. and possessed a family
coat of arms" the motto being, I'VE
will have right They were also
slave" owners. This name dates
further back by many years than
those given by the Rambler" I am
one Of the daughters of the late
Basil T. Duckett.
MRS. A. II. D. W9IALEN.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

please" began Epictetus. his white
beard bobbing up and down.
But remember this, that by means
of the fault of today your affairs
must necessarily be In a worse con-
dition for the future. The first and
worst evil is that there arises q
habit of neglect; and then a habit
of postponing effort, and constantly
procrastinating as to ones successes
and good behavior and orderly
thought and action.
Now If procrastination as to any
thing is advantageous. 1t must still
be more advantageous to omit alto
gether; but If II is not advantageous
why do you not take pains all the
time?"
81 would play today" said Titus.
What then?" asked Epictetus
Ought you not to take proper pains
about 1t 2"
Il would sing" said Drondicus
smiling irwardly. They had the old
fellow going!
BUT why not take proper pains
about it?" probed Epictetus. bending
a mild stare upon the inwardly-
smiling Roman. For there Is no
part of life exempted about which
pains are not needed. VIII you do
anything the worse by taking pains
and the better by neglect? What
else III life is best performed by
needless people? Does a smith forge
the better by heedlessness? Does a
pilot steer more safely by Needless
ness?"
The two Roman youths, as well as
the students present. were non
plussed by the fire of questions and
held their peace. Epictetus con-
tinued:
do you not perceive that when
you have let your mind loose 1t Is
no longer in your power to call 1t
back, either to propriety or modesty
or moderation? But you do every
thing at haphazard; you merely fol-
low your inclinations.
ITO what, then, o Epictetus, am l
to direct my palms," asked Drondicus,
humbly enough.
why, in the first place, to those
universal maxims which you must al.
ways have at hand; and not sleep, or
arise, or drink, or eat, or converse
without them" quoth Epictetus. hap
py to be able to tell again some of the
great Stole principles.
That no one Is the master of an
others will
THAT 1t is in the will alone that
good and evil lies.
mo one, therefore, is my masteS
either TO procure me any good or TO
involve me in any evil: but / alone
have the disposal of myself with re-
gard to these things.
"Since these, then, are secured 10
me. what need have l to be troubled
about externals? What tyrant is for
midable? What disease? What pow
erty? What offense?"
But l have not pleased such a
one"' popped up Titus, boldly.
rs he your concern. then? Is he
your conscience"
NO"
"Why, then. do you trouble your
self any further about him?"
He is thought TO be of some con-
sequence" replied Titus, subsiding
Let him look 10 that-and they
who think him So" calmly spake
Epictetus, continuing:
But l have One whom I must
please, to whom l must submit, whom
/ must obey-God.
.He has intrusted me with myself,
and made my will subject to myself
alone
This law hath God ordained, who
says, IF you wish for good, receive it
from yourself.
Epictetus ceased. Winds from the
sea ruffied his noble white beard. He
bowed his head, indicating that the
session for the day was ended.
Among the silent pupils who troop
ed out, Titus and Drondicus were as
silent as any.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

is understood that England will come
to the defense of France and Belgium
in case Germany becomes hostile un-
der any circumstances. This guar
anty would be similar TO Fngland's s
obligation TO come to the aid Of Bel
gium, in case of invasion, a guaranty
which England kept with her 100000
heroic ''cOntemptibles, suddenly
thrown across the channel to meet
Germany's supposed invincible mil
lion at the outbreak of the World
War.
England declines TO join France in
guaranteeing the boundaries of ma
tons on the east of Germany, Po-
land, for example. England appears
not to count those nations as OF mill
tary Importance in her own defense.
With France, the safety of Po-
land appears important, since in case
of a German invasion on Frances
eastern boundary, an attack through
her ally, Poland would serve as Vi
tai diversion. 1t is understood, there
fore. that the question of keeping Ger
many quiet upon her eastern bound
ary is bone of contention, delaying
full accord between England and
France and Belgium.
x x "
Italy feels sighted in these confer
enceS over the security pact She,
too. would put more faith in such an
alliance between the endangered ma
tions than in the World League of
Nations; but, before Italy would Join
in guaranteeing the Anglo -Belgic-
Franco pact, she wants It to include
the boundary between Italy and Aus
tria.
In a recent note from Germany ap-
pears an expression of qualification
over the progress which the negotia-
tionS between France and Germany
have made since the proposals were
first made last February. 1t is OBJ
served that ION essential points a sig
nificant approchement of the views
of the two sides has already taken
place. The interested governments
are, in principle, unanimous in the
earnest desire to settle the security
problem by n security pact and by
further development of the system of
arbitration treaties.
The London Times. speaking from
the English governments standpoint,
notes a reserve in the language of
both the German and French notes,
which indicates lingering suspicion OF
the good faith of each other. The
French. for instance, desire to be as
SuFeQ lhaL none OF the herman pIo'
posals was intended to involve a modi.
fication of the peace treaties; the Ger
man note replies somewhat testify
that there should be no need for spe-
| cial statements in this respect, since
their proposals do not represent a
modification of existing treaties"
Yet Germany adds to the fears OF
France by saying that treaties may
be adapted. at the proper time TO
changed circumstances by way OF
peaceful agreement" France remen-
bers an analogous statement of
German premier at the outbreak OF
the World War to the effect that all
treaties became scraps of paper when
circumstances made it to the advan-
tage of Germany TO so consider them.
The German note restates a platitude
that Germany now hopes to be able to
work for her own advantage inside,
instead of outside the present consti-
tuition of Europe.
(Copyright. 1925. By Paul Y. CoIlins)
Evening star., 1925-08-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
Attire.

Attire.
They used to say a woman dressed
Herself to please the male.
But in this era of unrest,
That theory must fail.
For. as the young men now declare
What they consider neat,
Up to the throat vest they wear,
And trousers to their feet.
They are so liberal with stuff
AS they parade the town,
One pant-leg would be quite enough
To make a flapper gown.
The modest male views with alarm
The lack of frills and furls.
Concealment lends a subtle charm
So, think 1t over, Girls.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

While the modern motorist is en-
deavoring in frenzied agitation to
learn how to make left-hand turn
Henry Ford is enjoying the stately
ioned quadriIle.
Evening star., 1925-08-21
Laws.

Are you a wet or a dry?"
Il believe in the enforcement OF the
law" answered Senator Sorghum. 1T
can only say 1 deeply regret that out
my way the enforcement OF the Vol
stead law has been seriously COM
plicated by the law of supply and
demand"
Evening star., 1925-08-21

Japan. 1t seems to be a foregone con.
clusion among the forecasters in
world politics that japan must have
some kind of a war, although there is
every evidence that she is at present
mainly concerned with a course of
recovery from her earthquakes.
Evening star., 1925-08-21
No Turns in Rush Hours.
To the Editor of The Star:

Apropos of the difficulties the traf-
fio management is having with right
and left turns" at congested centers.
I would suggest that the right and
left turns be "cut OUT during rush
hours. An additional square of travel
to a fast-moving motor car is triv
ial matter, when compared with the
conservation of human life.
ALEX. MILNE>
Evening star., 1925-08-21

There may be a slight relief in traffic
congestion because of the fact that
many motorists will feel obliged TO
stay home a while and study the latest
regulations.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

Young Robert La Toilette does not
go so far in his political sentiment
as to regard the third party move
ment as family heirloom to be pre-
served at all hazards.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

The arrangement relating to Bel
GUMS debt Is not to be considered a
precedent, but other European nations
will insist on regarding it as at least
a hope.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

Swimming the English Channel is
still one line of endeavor in which
feminine achievement has not equaled
that Of the male.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

The Dayton, Tenn, trial has made
so widespread an impression that the
alleged ancestral monkey is being in
vited to various sections Of the map
as q business booster.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

While nations are adjusting debts
and taxation President Coolidge's ad-
vice to economize may be found
worthy of studious contemplation the
world over.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

The intimation by Mussolini that he
regards himself as the modern Julius
Caesar should arouse a certain degree
Of inquiring interest among the
pSyCho-analysts
Evening star., 1925-08-21

Trotsky is not liked by some OF the
Russian politicians in power, but they
recognize the fact that they need him
in their business.
Evening star., 1925-08-21
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Evening star., 1925-08-21
Games OF Chance.

Marriage is lottery"
Don't say that"' exclaimed Miss
Cayenne. $50 many marriages have
proved un1ucky. If you class them
with lotteries some reformer may de.
mand that they be made against the
law"
Evening star., 1925-08-21
The Almighty Chef.

There never was a man 50 great
In matters of finance or state
But that, in spite Of every care,
His chef might drive him to despair.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

A Havana editor was shot to death
in the street. This kind of press cen
sorship invariably proves as Intellectual
as it is crude.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

Having seen the x. X. K. unmasked
the public turns with unabated inter
est TO the ordinary beauty parade.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

In lending money Uncle Sam may
be excused if hereafter he declines TO
accept a military prospectus as
security.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

Taxation on autos by weight will
cause many motorists to look up
new kind of program for reducing"
Evening star., 1925-08-21

Jud Tunkins says many an honest
man has ragged Jacket and many a
fine girl has almost no clothes at all.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

"De worst jay walker I ever saw"
said Uncle Eben, was a city man dat
started acrost a field where a bull was
pastured,''
Evening star., 1925-08-21
The PhiIanthropic Penitentiary.

The criminals a happy elf
Who carelessly enjoys himself.
When he has squandered all his hoard,
The public has to pay his board.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

@. What is the most important
light on the Atlantic coast?-C. L. T.
A The Lighthouse Service SAYS
that ii depends upon what is meant by
important. One of the most danger
Gus points on the coast is at Cape
Hatteras, n. c., and the lightship
guarding Diamond Shoals is a most
important light.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

@. How long has The Hague been
the capital Of the Netherlands?-G. F.
A. The Hague in the sixteenth
century became the seat Of the Stad-
holder Of Holland, and has remained
the seat of the government.
Evening star., 1925-08-21

q. What ia the meaning Of the
name "MonongaheIa"?-S H. W.
a. 1t is from the Indian "Menauu-
gehilld," meaning river with the
sliding banks
Evening star., 1925-08-21

Q. What is meant by a "savinE
wage"?-S. K. 2
A. Secretary of Labor Davis, in
wage discussion, distinguished q. "sav-
ing wage" from living wage" by
stating that IL Is a wage which as
sures the worker a margin over and
above the amount required for his and
his family's subsistence in health and
rea Sonable comfort.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14
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though he was making had resolved itself just into sordid theft. His love was murdered and his life was ruined.
 I took him home to my flat. also got the money he was taking with him except about a thousand dollars, which he had paid for the tickets 10 South America. Both these tickets l gave to the woman. She can sell one of them.
 Up to date l have succeeded in keeping everything out of the news papers. MT. Santley has been a host within himself. He did everything necessary for me.
 Of course, you can make any ex- ample of Jim that you wish, but I think Jim has learned his lesson. I don't think the boy is a criminal. I wish I could influence you just a little toward giving him another chance. I hate to think what he will do if this is not given him.
 If Leslie is well enough, perhaps you might come up for a day and fix things up for me. assure you I do not know which way to turn. Sincerely,
 SALLY ATHERTON. | (Copyright, 1925, NEA Service, Inc) | TOMORROW-Notc left for Leslie Prescott by John Alden Prescott upon leaving for Prttsburg.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14

Mir. Muggers, the crooked legged little man, sat upon his front porch in the deep, deep woods. I'm mighty glad I do not care to have Lady Lindy's magic wishing stick" he said, Lady Lindy is a nice It, tie lady and every time I tried to get the stick away from her, l aI- ways got into trouble. And I'll bet the old Witch will get into trouble too if she tries to get the wishing stick away from Lady Lindy and Raggedy Andy and ,Raggedy Ann!"
 Just then the old weazened witch came running up to MT. Mugguns' porch and she was dripping wet What do you think, MT. Mugguns ?" she cried, When I went down to the brook and tried to get the magic wishing stick, Lady Lindy would not give it to me and Raggedy Ann pushed me right smack dab into the brook,"
 "l'll tell you what I think, Mrs. Grundy" Mugguns said. T think you will be a great deal better off if you do not try 10 get the wishing stick. Cause every time I tried to get it, I bumped right smack dab into a lot of trouble and I am cer- tain that you will do the same!"
 T spect you do not know that I am a real for sure Witch," the weazened creature howled. My magic charms are the very best that I could buy at the ten cent store. That's what! And as soon as I can get them nice and dry l shall work magic on Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and Lady Lindy and get the wishing stick"
 If you have some nice ten cent store magic charms, I'd be satisfied with them if I were you!" Mug guns said, But l do not spect you will though"
 T should say not" the witch howled.
 well, I've warned you, Mrs, Grundy!" Mir. Mugguns said.
 "Ha! You're just afraid, that's what" Mrs. Grundy cried. Just let me come in your place and dry my clothes and dry my ten cent store magic charms and I'll have the wishing stick in about leventeer minutrs,"
 "I'll build you a fire out here and you can dry your things" Mir. Mug. guns said, ,T never have had 6 witch in my house and don't want one now,"
 Old Mrs. Grundy, the weazenet up witch, was very angry al Mir Mugguns for saying this and made np her mind that as soon as hel l magic ten cent store charms werI
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14

OkONIES how" he said heartily. She said nothing. taking her seat in the cleo tric tram beside him as If resigned to something unpleasant. He peeped at her once, then with a loud sigh settled down to a window-gazing ride.
 So they rolled along, beside the bay, through suburb noted for it's serene lovliness, It ought to have thawed her. Then abruptly the car slowed down and stopped, progress made impossible by the outer fringe of a crowd that whooped, roared. and cursed.
 Drake stood, up. Over the outer heads he saw the milling center of the crowd. and fists and sticks were flying there. The car driver changed his gong, and the impeding crowd slowly made way for it. But Drake had caught sight of head he knew, two heads, in the very vortex of the mob, and those two heads were get ting hammered by far too many fists and sticks for fair play.
 Excuse me for a moment" he murmured as he stepped past Mary. Co on to the boat. Don't worry. I've got to see Stevens safe" He leaped as the ear started, and | fought his way into the mob. It was something of fight, too. Half way through he wrenched a heavy stick from a swearing ruffian and prodded his way with it, using it like spear. It was very efficient Then fin the middle he found Jake Stevens, horribly cut and bruised trying blindly, but with splendid brute courage to stand off the at. tack of half a dozen murderou: sticks. Right with him the affluent miner battled gloriously; bleeding and muddy, but with the light oi sheer fighting lust in his face.
 "orontes! orontes!" yelled Drake ringingly. and laid about him heart. fly with his stick. Get stick. Jake Get a club"
 "I don't want no club," gasped Stevens, blindly staggering ever for ward. He went to his knees a. Drake reached him. A word of rec ognition, then Drake and, the minei stood over Jake and fought for theii own lives and his. Whatever tht cause, the crowd were apparently looking for blood. The miner wal battered fearfully: but he had z grin for Drake. A whizzing stick tor' the plaster from Drake's cheek, and he started bleeding as if his head was split.
 They're trying 10 murder us! he panted. Whats it all about ?"
 started with just tall talk. gasped the miner, poking his stiel
New Britain herald., 1925-02-14

Breakfast--Apples, cereal, thin cream. creamed potatoes, broiled ham, bran mullins, marmalade, milk, coffee.
 Luncheon Cream of tomato soup, croutons, molded fish salad, whole wheat bread and butter sand wiches, canned pears, ginger drops, milk, tea. Dinner - Bouillon, toast sticks, pork chops, baked sweet potatoes, creamed oyster plant, kumquat and cream cheese salad. cocoanut cus- tard.
 Juniors under school age should be served soup, toast sticks, creamed oyster plant and stewed fruit and cookies for their dinner.
 Children of four years of age should not be given the broiled ham for their breakfast. Crisp brailed bacon can be substituted.
 The moulded fish salad is made from any of the broiled codfish left from the preceding dinner. How ever, canned fish can be used If more convenient.
 Nodded Fish Falad
 One cup flaked fish, i cup diced celery, tablespoon lemon juice, 1 egg yolk. teaspoons sugar. table spoon flour, teaspoon salt, # tea spoon paprika, IA teaspoon mus tard, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2-S cup milk, more tablespoons lemon juice. tablespoons vinegar, l tablespoon granulsted gelatin, Ia cup cold water.
 Sprinkle fish with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and let stand while pre- pairing the rest of the dish. Mix four sugar, salt, mustard and pap rika with melted butter. When per fectly blended add yolk of egg. Mix we'll and beat in milk. Add lemon juice and cook over hot water, stir, ring constantly until mixture | ems. Sir in gelatin softened In cold water. Remove from heat and stil until gelatin is dissolved. Cool and add fish and celery. Turn into in