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Evening star., 1925-11-13
The Freeing of DR.. Blazer.

-he virtual acquittal of DIR. Harold
Blazer, in Colorado, Of the murder of
his imbecile daughter will doubtless
be generally approved. Sentiment ia
vorable to him has been evoked by
the trial, which developed a pitiable
condition in his home. The daughter,
"a years of age, was hopelessly Grip
pied and mindless, incapable Of any
normal action. utterly dependent upon
others, unresponsive, mere clod Of
humanity. After years of care of this
creature, the defendant, himself af-
ficted by partial blindness, gave his
daughter poison which caused her
death. Was he guilty Of murder in
the eyes Of the law? Eleven Of the
twelve Jurors answered I'm the mega
tive, and in hopeless disa greement-
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though it was reported that vote Of
acquittal was possible within a short
time-they announced their inability
to render positive verdict, and the
defendant has now been freed of the
charges.
The gravest responsibility rests
upon those who care for the hope
lessly deranged or physically disabled.
If they cannot themselves endure the
strain Of this care they should place
their charges in institutions. The
miserable creature who almost from
birth had been defective should have
been so placed as soon as the hope
lessness of cure became apparent.
But parents relinquish hope slowly
They always think there will be a
turn for the better. They are the last
to realize the fact that their offspring
cannot be made normal. The habit of
care becomes fixed and cannot be
changed. The parental instinct of pro-
lection is stronger than reason.
In this case the condition had lasted
for nearly thirtyfour years, from the
infancy of the daughter. AS long as
the mother lived there was evidently
no thought of her destruction. 1t was
only after the mothers death that
the presence of this mindless, helpless
monstrosity became intolerable to the
father. The law has now in eneCt
said that his killing of her was not
murder. and that pronouncement will
probably be indorsed by majority of
the people. And yet, it is a dangerous
precedent to set.
The Judgment and discretion of
those close at hand do not form Il safe
basis for the taking OF human life.
There is a wide difference of opinion
on the score of the destruction of the
hopelessly imbecile children, whose
lives can never be other than burdens
upon others, of no value whatever to
society and a constant cause of ex
pense and care. Some hold that it Is
right and desirable that they should
be mercifully put to death. Others
hold that no condition justifies the
taking of life, however fragmentary
and faulty the form in which the
spark of life remains. But surely if
there is warrant for the elimination
of the unfit it should not be left to
the judgment of one person, and es-
pecially that one who is directly af
fected. This unfortunate man in Colo
rado, assuming that he was conscious
of his act, constituted himself judge.
jury and executioner. The law for
bade him taking that life. But the law
has now forgiven him. The question
Of moment is whether this decision
will encourage others to take the same
chance on the plea of mercy in rid
ding themselves of hopeless incum-
brances.
Evening star., 1925-11-13
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC HILLIAN WILE.

The clans are gathering on Capitol
Hill. With the opening OF Congress
now less than four weeks away, lead
ers are focking to Washington in
droves. The Senate restaurant buzzes
| at midday with almost midseSsion life
and activity. Plans and plots are mer-
rily under way. Administration forces
are surveying the scene with A Jealous,
not to say an anxious, eye. Their first
| real test of strength will come with
| the World Court proposal. The oppo-
sition, captained by Senator Borah
| recognizes that President Coolidge has
| a formidable phalanX of Republicans
| and Democrats committed to the
court, but the proposition will be
| fought to the bitter end, for all that
Senator's are of many minds on the
| revenue bill which the House ways
and means committee has fashioned
! There is certain to be hostility to the
| surtax rate and to the plan to abolish
publicity for income tax returns. Con-
| firmation contests loom in connection
with appointments to the Federal
| bench, the Federal Trade Commission
and the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. All in all, the signals are set for
storms.
Senator Thomas J. Walsh, Democrat,
of Montana IS not content that the
Coolidge administration and the Re-
publican party shall hog the glory for
! tax reduction. The other day 'the best
| lawyer in Congress- received letter
from a Western constituent who as
sumed that tax benefits have fallen,
like mama, exclusively from the G.
o. P. heaven. What Walsh replied, in
effect, was that all men and all par
ties in Washington, virtually since
time immemorial, have been for tax
reduction. They differed, and differ
today, he pointed out, only as to
where cuts should be made and how
The Democrats are cognizant Of the
general belief throughout the country
that reduced taxes are achievements
pure and simple Of the Coolidge econ
omy program. There are signs that
the opposition will find occasion to as
sail that theory when the revenue bill
is under discussion during the Win
ter.
Elihu Root and Charles E. Hughes
both made some unusually pertinent
statements at the Arrnistice eve dinner
in Hughes honor in New York One
of the things Root said was: Charles
E. Hughes won the fight for Presi-
dent of the United States in 1915 and
lost it through treachery." Hughes
himself bantered merrily about his
political career, saying to his brother
New Workers who have so often hon.
ored him with their suffrages:
You have sent me forth to the
doubtful combats Of public life.
Sometimes I have returned with
my shield, and at least once I re-
turned upon it. but I have always
come back. While it is a privi-
lege to hold public office, it is the
life beyond the political grave that
is the best. In one respect the
servant Of the people Is like the
apostolic dies daily" And his
paradise of the blest, to which his
hope fondly clings, is the old home
with the kindred spirits who have
not been estranged or deluded by
the temporary official accouter-
ment.
y X X u
Richard Washburn Child. former
American Ambassador to Italy, has
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that Turkey should have Mosul.
This issue is not yet settled, but Sy-
rian events may well influence it.
X X
In the larger way the French ad-
venture in Syria. only serves to dis
close once more the fact discover
able from Honkkong to Smyrna, that
Asia is rising against her European
masters. and that one of the most
obvious consequences of Europe's
recent conflict has been not alone
the impairment of European prestige
in the Near and Far East, but also
the visible undermining of the foun-
dations of European control.
France is a victim of her own
failure to perceive the change in
conditions and also of her incredible
folly in sending a Sarrail to Syria.
But what France Is now facing is
only q repetition of the British ex-
perience at Chanak, where war was
only avoided by slightly disguised
surrender.
Copyright 1880
Evening star., 1925-11-13

II we find some of our business toes
stepped upon" In this opinion the
Louisville Herald-Post concurs, saving
of Canada: She has made reciprocal
trade agreements with other nations,
but the tariff prevented such arrange
ments with this country. If, in addi-
ton, she erects barriers against Amer
lean goods our manufacturers will
have to look for outlets elsewhere -
In this situation the Herald Post
thinks that United States citizens, "as
long as they support the high-tariff
party in their own country, will
have no room for complaint"
But, being human, they probably
would complain, as the Knoxville SEN
tlnel fears. predicting that ''if the Ca
madam Conservatives do erect such a
trade barrier. there will be a universal
demand in this country for trade re-
prisals that will be hard to resist. The
friendliest feeling now exists between
the two countries" the Sentinel re.
minds US. 'and it would be extremely
unfortunate to see an abatement of
this friendly feeling"
"a
We have gone q long way from the
days of which the Kalamazoo Gazette
speaks, as it refers to the proposed
reciprocity treaty between this coun-
by the Canadians in 1911, and recalls
that "the Harding administration re.
fused Premier Mackenzie Kings al.
most abject appeal for a renewal OF
the reciprocity proposal" although.
according to the Gazette, Canadian
reciprocity was for a generation one
Of the cardinal principles of the Re-
publican party" In the opinion OF
the Gazette, "all thought of a reci-
fe ~f1
least another generation"
The organization of the Canadian
Parliament being what 1t is, there is
still uncertainty" says the Manches-
ter Union, ''as to the extent to which
a new Conservative government will
be disposed. or able, to meet the ideas
of the extremists in its following in
putting it's program into effect. In
the opinion of the Indianapolis News,
the conservative gain has just fallen
short of point where 1t might have
enabled the party to disturb trade re-
lations with the United States" In
fact. as the Boston Transcript points
out. although the Progressive party
has lost heavily in the number of
members of the House that 1t has
elected, it has gained in relative par
liamentary consequence, because 1t
now holds what seems to be the actual
" ~
Many of the American newspapers
discuss the possibility Of the fornla-
ton of a coalition government under
the circumstances, the Chattanooga
News perceiving Canada hooked for
a game of see saw in her govern
nent," since coalitions Of groups
are about the best that can be done,
and they are rarely very enduring"
American opinion Is analyZed by
the Salt Lake Deseret News. which
states that "the entire continent of
North America is an economic unit
and the legislatures Of both coun-
tries should work toward trade reci-
procity and a tariff schedule which
will be acceptable and profitable for
each"
Whatever the present or future
results of the election, the San Ber-
nardino Sun compliments our Ca
madam cousins" on having put into
1t the earnestness and seriousness of
the British character" and regrets
that in this country less than half of
the eligible citizens take the trouble
to so to the polls"
Evening star., 1925-11-13

Niobe and Rainbow were taken over
from the British government as train
iEg ships. They were sold after tbs
war. The only vassels retained as
present are two dersroyers and four
mine-sweepirg trawler.
@. Do fat people G-at easier than
thin ones?-T. 9. D.
A. Fat persons float easier than
lean persons, for the reason that adj
pose tissue is lighter than that part
Of flesh which consists principally of
muscle without fat.
Q. When Will Ccs.,fess convene this
year?-N. c. -
A. On Decembss =.
@. How many stars make up the
Pleiades?-R. T.
A. AS observed with the naked eye
there are seven stars in the group,
but small telescope rsveals at least
100 mare.
O. How many elements are there
and how many now undiscovered?-
A. T.. G..
A. There are go elements compris-
ing the fundamental table. The re-
cent discovery of two new elements,
masurium (43) and rhenium 75),
leaves only three gaps to be filled.
@. Were any OF the American In
dams cannibals?-E G.
A. The ancient Aztecs sacrificed
thousands of human beings to the
gods and ate the bodies. Occasional
ceremonial cannib<lism was quite gen
eral among the Irdians of the United
States.
@ What is beehive coke?-C. A. w.
a. 1t is coke made in a beehive
oven. The oven ts so called from its
resemblance in shape to an oldfash-
ioned beehive.
Q. Are capital letters or small let
ters the older?-L. B.
A. Capital letters were used first
Q. Is there more than one painting
by Corot called the Dance OF the
Nymphs" M. S.
A. Corot painted a nullber Of land
scapes in which are introduced female
figures dancing TO Pans pipes. They
usually bore the name Dance des
Nymphes." Robant, however, gave to
three of the paintings the name
'Ronde des Nymphes," by way of en-
phasizing the round dance movement
OF these particular groups.
Q. Explain the geological formation
in Arabia.-A. B.
A. The oldest rocks of Arabia con-
sist Of granite and schist, upon which
rest the sedimentary deposits. In the
northern part Of Arabia the crystal
line rocks form an area extending
from Sinai to Hail and southwark as
far as Mecca. Over both sheets Of
lava have poured. In the south Of
Arabia the crystalline floor appears
at intervals along the southern coast
and on the shores Of the Gulf Of
Oman.
Q. What. wher~ and why were tls
cities Of refuge?--R. l.. L.
A. Moses at the command Of God
set apart three cities On the east of
Jordan and Joshua added three Oh
the west shore, whittier any person
who had inadvertently committed q
murder might flee for refuge. These
cities Of refuge were Beer, Ramoth
and Golan, on the east: Hebron,
Shechem and kedesh, on the west
shore.
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Evening star., 1925-11-13

Paris is advertising the use Of paraf
fin to rejuvenate old faces. The device
pendence which may be placed on the
French capital for new and smart
ideas. Apparently Gay Paree" is
slipping.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

Great glory will be the reward of
Pennsylvania if it can, under the
guidance Of Gov. Pinchot, save the
Nation both from hard liquor and soft
coal.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

Various Investigations are serving
to impress the idea that there are
many problems incidental to business
Of all kinds which cannot be solved
merely by turning them over to an
efficiency expert.
Evening star., 1925-11-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Unrest.

Unrest.
Waitin' for the sunshine bright
Or for the rain cloud gray.
Waitin' for the restful night
Or for the busy day.
Each with feelings of distress
VIII view his present lot,
And Life's made up of hopefulness
For what we haven't got.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

The theaters, while endeavoring to
present thrills" are unable to pro-
duce anything as impressive as the
appearance on the witness stand of
downe
Evening star., 1925-11-13

The President of Germany is Hin
denburg. He shows no evident inclina.
ton to exploit himself in a manner
that might offend the monarchists.
The old general is still strategist.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

Statistics show that this country
has more automobiles than any other.
1t Is only natural that we should also
have more traffic regulations.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

A number of Italian citizens ara
weary or Mussolini, not apparently
because of disagreement with his pur
poses, but because they think he has
had fame enough for one man.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

County fair committees may be ex.
cused If they fail to see why they
should be dragged into the Shenan.
doah investigation
Evening star., 1925-11-13

Regardless of minor contentious.
President Coolidge is still in a posi-
ton to command the support of the
people in standing pat" on his
Thanksgiving proclamation.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

China still insists on ranking as a
backward civilization by refusing to
recognize the general opinion that war
Is out Of date.
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Evening star., 1925-11-13
10,169 total metal manu-
facture, net profits Of 81 ,427, ,495, $50

10,l69 total metal manu-
facture, net profits Of. 81, ,427, ,495 $50
X x
The magnitude of this mammoth
industry can be better appreciated
perhaps, by a comparison with the
figures reported by other manufactur-
ing establishments. Such a compari-
son shows that metal manufacturers
tucked away in their vaults during the
year more than one-third of the net
profits of all the manufacturing cor
poraions reporting. Ten thousand
prosperous firms in that branch of
manufacturing made net profits of
more than so per cent of the net prof
its reported by nearly 10000 other
corporations engaged in manufactur-
ing other commodities
Again Is emphasized the trend of
the times toward big organiza tons.
Less than one-eighth of all the manu-.
featuring companies of all kinds re-
Evening star., 1925-11-13
Following Florida.
From the Syracuse Herald.

From the Syracuse Herald.
Forty-seven other States, besides
island possessions, are looking toward
Florida and trying to learn how to
start a real estate boom.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

Hamlet in modern attire is being
played a little by actors, but more by
press agents.
Evening star., 1925-11-13
ARTICLE y.

The most profitable business in the
United States, as disclosed by the
Governments analysis of income tax
returns of corporations for 1923, is
metal manufacture. Measured by the
number of dollars reported as net
profit it outstrips every other kind of
industry. Whether the return on the
investment is higher than that of
other industry is not disclosed.
In dollar profits, however, the metal
mining industry rolled up a grand
total of 27,495. .S89. or approx
mately20 per cent more than the figures
reported by the 100000 corporations
engaged in general trading. The lat
ter groups net profits stood second on
the list. Metal manufacturers made
more than half as much again as
all the banking and other financial
corporations in the country, two and
one-half times as much as the rail-
roads and twelve times as much as
all the building and other construction
corporations.
Profits in metal manufacturing, the
returns show, We're shared by 10,168
corporations, giving an average prof
1t of about $4,000. Six thousand
other corporations engaged in metal
mining, the returns show, lost money
to the aggregate of Sis, 900 900 dur
ing the year, an average of about
5000 Here is the way the Bureau
Of Internal Revenue has grouped the
lO,168 moneymakers:
A corporations smelling
from ore, crude or re-
fined metal production,
made ............... $500 .9o6
1893 general or stock
products or forms made
in foundries or rolling
mills, etc. ........ 373317S63
1,041 agricultural machin-
cry, steam appliances,
construction machinery
etc. ...---........... 116 ,02S1T2
$50 Woodworking and
paper-making machin-
ery heavy ordnance,
rolling stock, safes,
vaults, etc....... 13o,261 .s74
34+ general electrical ma
chinery, stationary and
marine engines, refrig-
Grating machinery, etc. 25,2oO,71o
43l motor vehicles, auto
and truck bodies and
spare parts ........ 351,750, $50
43l boot and shoe ma
chinery, typewriters,
calculating machines,
gas and electrical fix
lures, etc.............. 4O,656, ,321
lS4 metal furniture. orna-
mental ironwork. sew
ing machines, ETC.. 2s,615,s
499 firearms. hardware,
cutlery, hand and ma
chine tools, gauges,
etc. ................... 4s,652 ,se5
3,sOS all other metal prod
ucts ................ 22o.44o,962
Other than iron and steel:
Sal base metals, smelling
and refining, etc.. 7o166,s54
Is airplanes, complete or
parts .......-...... 327.162
495 precious m q tails
smelling. refining, etc. 1896, ,766
Evening star., 1925-11-13
Mercenary Morals.

NIVTCVIIdTy NIUTdIS.
Crimson Gulch used to be the
toughest little town on the map
Long ago." answered Cactus Joe.
1.-THE boys have all reformed, OWN to
a unanimous agreement that there
weren't no sense to cuttin' up free
gratis Std O. gittin' high salaries
from the movies"
"Some men not only makes trouble"
said Uncle Eben, "but expects to be
paid foh doin it."
Evening star., 1925-11-13
Talk Is Not Cheap.

I scorn the man who hollers
That talk is cheap. Oh, Fudge!
It cost me fifty dollars
To say, Good Morning, Judge"
Evening star., 1925-11-13
Mass and Individual.

Mass and Individual.
THE mob is easily swayed by an
orator."
1T is" declared Senator Sorghum.
But the impulse is only temporary.
The whole spirit of the mob is liable
to change after the individual mem
bers have gone home and talked
things over with their wives"
Evening star., 1925-11-13

Jud Tunkins says a man who argues
with a motor cop soon learns that
oratory has lost it's influence in this
country.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

Q. What is beehive coke?-C. A. w.
"A. 1t is coke made in a beehive
oven. The oven ts so called from its
resemblance in shape to an oldfash-
ioned beehive.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

@. Are capital letters or small let
ters the older?-L. B.
A. Capital letters were used first.
Evening star., 1925-11-13

@. Has Canada a navy?-G. r. C.
A. The royal Canadian navy was
established in 1910, when the cruisers
Evening star., 1925-11-13

Q. What solution applied to skin
causes it to shrink or tighten?-J. NJ g..
A. There are various astringent So
lutions which cause the skin to draw
or tighten, among them being a solu-
ton Of alum and water.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-24
SENIOR CLASS y
MAKES RECORD

Grand Forks, N. d., March "a
With 239 students in the senior class
at the state university this year., all
records for the number of appica-
tions for diplomas are shattered, it
is announced from the University.
A 800 per cent increase in the
number of graduate students is no.
ted for the last five years. During
the same period, the number of SEN
iors has increased rs per cent, and
the number of juniors 20 per cent
Increases of l3 and ID per cent fol
the first and second year classes
respectively, and % per cent in
crease for the University as whole
complete the figures announced.
Outstanding facts about the elias!
Of '25 are the following: the largest
senior class to graduate; the larges
percentage of men students of an!
graduating class; and the larges
percentage of students who carried
through their four-year work, il
proportion to the number who en-
rolled.