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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

Tins. For evidently his passion had
cooled quickly after the crime. as he
made no effort to resist the police.
SO here was an instance of the al
most instantly obtainable weapon serv-
ing a criminal purpose. a weapon
that could not have been secured
under Il proper statutory regulation.
What more can be asked in the
way of proof that the District needs
protection against the easily obtain
able deadly weapon? This case should
be taken into consideration immedi-
ately by the District committees of
Congress to cause the presentation
and the pressing to prompt enactment
Of a bill which prohibits under severe
penalty the sale Of deadly weapon
to any person who has not obtained
from designated public authority
a license or permit to purchase it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15
The Senatorial Status.

Political considerations aside, it
would seem that the decision of the
Senate committee on privileges and
elections against seating the Senator
designate from North Dakota is JUST.
fed by law and the precedents In
this case the governor of the State
appointed a Senator to fill a vacancy
caused by death. There is no pro-
vision for such an appointment in lieu
OF an election, but there is a provision
that the governor may appoint State
officers. Is u Senator of the United
States a State officer? On that ques-
ton depends the issue of the status
Of this appointee and his right to sit
in the Senate.
A Senator of the United States rep
resents his State. He does not, how
ever, discharge any State duties. His
salary Is paid by the United States.
HIS expenses in going to and from his
State to the scene of his duties are
paid by the Federal Government. The
oath is administered to him by the
Vice President of the United States,
or in his absence, by the President
pro tempore of the Senate. He enjoys
no immunity from arrest or molesta.
ton save in the discharge of his du.
ties here at the Capital. He takes no
part in the enactment OF laws for his
State. He performs no administrative
duty for his State. Save for the fact
that he represents his State in the
national legislature he is not recog-
nized as member of the State organi.
cation.
The Congress of the United States
Is created to enact laws for the gov
eminent of the Nation. 1t is a dele
gate body composed of members Of the
House of Representatives and Of the
Senate, the former apportioned to the
population of the States, the latter two
in number from each State. Its rea-
son for being and its function are
purely Federal. The contention that
Senator is a State officer Is contrary
70 tho Federal principle of government
arsanization and IL carried to its logi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15
No Writ for Chapman.

BY decision OF the Federal judge at
Hartford, Gerald Chapman is denied a
writ OF habeas corpus for his return
to the Atlanta Penitentiary to serve
out his term of twenty-five years for
mail robbery. He is. therefore, re-
manded to the custody of the State of
Connecticut for the execution OF the
sentence of death imposed upon him
for the murder of & policeman. I'm
less further reprieve is granted pend
ing appeal TO higher courts, Chapman
Will be hanged on the Sd of March
If appeal is taken and further reprieye
is granted the execution will be post
poned until the United States Su-
preme Court has finally passed upon
the question at issue, purely a ques-
ton OF law as to whether q communal
ton of sentence can be imposed upon
a prisoner for the purpose of the exc
cution OF a severer penalty in another
Jurisdiction.
In his decision yesterday Judge
Thomas swept aside the contention
posed upon Chapman. He declared
that there is no constitutional right .
incarceration. that the right of ~
prisonment is not inalienable he
found that there is a difference be-
tween pardon and Communication. A
person can decline a pardon. but, as
Judge Thomas holds, he cannot de-
cline shortening of his term. Chap
man having already served a part of
his twenty sentence. the re-
muting 1t is not an obliteration of the
stain of guilt, nor would it restore the
prisoner to his civil rig nts. A pardon.
holds the judge, Involves a grant
which cannot be I'M posed against the
Will OF the grantee. A prisoner may
refuse TO accept the gift of the state,
but the state does not need his ac-
quiescence to its right to his servi-
tude.
Probably never before was such a
case brought into court. The whole
purpose Of the present contention in
behalf Of this prisoner is to prevent
the execution of sentence. Should
Chapmans claim be granted by the
highest court the spectacle would be
presented of law breaker citing his
OWE crime as bar to the infection of
pe,alty for another crime
1t is contended for Chapman by
1ome who are in sympathy with him
that he was not granted a fair trial.
that the evidence against him was not
conclusive. The higher courts Of Con-
necticut have sustained the trial as
fair and the verdict as warranted by
the evidence. His escape from punish.
ment, even at the cost of a yeritable
lifetime spent in prison elsewhere for
another crime, would be a severe blow
to the cause of law enforcement in
this country. At present the gravest
public apprehension is felt lest the
law be defeated by technIcality, delay
and chIcane. This present decision
tends to relieve that feeling of fear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Bible characters and from many pas
sages OF the most ancient authors. The
grape was probably introduced into
the south of France and into Italy
by the Phoenicians about 600 BIC.
Q. Is the instruction of the deaf a
| recent development in education?-
I. D. r.
A. 1t is recorded in history that
deaf mute was taught to pronounce
words and sentences by an English
bishop in the year 685, and from that
| time isolated cases of the same kind
are mentioned till the latter part of
the eighteenth century. when a school
for the teaching of articulate speech
to mutes was started In Germany.
.. What are the origin and mean
ing of the term rubber" applied to
the material OF which shoes, tires
etc, are made?-G. A. NJ.
A. Soon after the elastic material
which IS SO called, otherwise called
| caoutchouc, became known in civilized
countries it was noticed that the ma
terlal possessed the power Of remoy
| ing lead pencil marks from pape,
| when rubbed over them. From is
frst known production and use hav
ing been by Indian tribes of South
America, 1t came into commerce a.
Indian rubber
Q. How did Sacramento becon,a ,he
capital of California?-C. e. w,
A. Before being admitted as
State, the capital OF California was
Monterey. alternately with Los An
geles. Monterey was the capital from
1870 TO 1845, Los Angeles from 1s45
| TO l8i7. Monterey was again the cant
tai from 1S47 until California was ad
! 90 a
ramento offered 81 900, 600 for the
honor of becoming the State capitaI
and became officially recognized a.
| such in 1854
Q. How Is whole wheat flour pre-
pared?-W. G. H.
A. Whole wheat -four is sinnIv tha
! entlre wheat berry after the outside
| husk has been removed, ground hDe
| without taking from 1t the bran or
middling.
Q. Where is the Dismal Swami.
ana what game may be found there?
A The Great Dismal Swamp is e
morass is southeastern Virginia and
northeastern North Carolina 1t ex-
tends from near Norfolk 80 to 40 miles
| SouthWard. 1t contains Lake Drum
| mond and is traVersed by the Dismal
! Swamp Canal. which connects Chesa.
peake Bay and Albemarle Sound.
Part OF the swamp has been reclaimed.
| The Biological Survey says that the
following animals are found in Dis
mai Swamps of Virginia: Bears, wild
cats. rabbits, deer, opossums. squirrels
and raccoons
! fOur WdShin GtOn Information BIZ
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on the JOB ercry day during the year.
! dnsecert1lg questions for our readers
Its special SerUice is to anStrer ann
question Of fact on any subject for
any reader at any time. 1t is limos
| sible 20 make q con- plete enumeration,
| OF SUBJECTS 9lEing an adequate idea
| Of the scope and range in lchich the
bureau can serre you. It's activities
can only be summed up in the phrase
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northwest, Washington, D. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

Q. What products OF this country
are most in demand IN Cuba?-E. G. Fl.
A. The principal imports of Cuba
from the United States are foodstuffs,
textiles, metals and metal goods, ma
chinery and drugs.
@. Please name a few American
sculptors of the modern school
r. M. c.
A. Among the notable ones are
Paul Manship, Janet Scudder. Evelyn
Longman, Anna Hyatt. Daniel Chester
French, Cyrus Dallin and Charles
Crafty.
O. What is the relative strength of
the gelatin derived from agar-agar
and animal gelatin?-H. n. c.
A. The estimated strength Of agar
agar is tight times that OF animal
gelatin.
O. Why did John Oxenham turn
from a business career and become
writer III. P. J.
A. The author says that he took to
writing as an alternative and alter
alive from business; found 1t much
more enjoyable than business, so
dropped business and stuck to writ
ing.
O. Should children wear Atwood
or silk and wool undertaking in the
Winter?-A. r. G.
| A. Mixtures of cotton and WOOL or
silk and wool are to be preferred. The
mixed fiber in the garment maintains
more uniform body temperature
and thus helps prevent colds. An I'M
dergarrnent made from combination
of wool and some other fiber IS much
less irritating to the skin than all
wool according to the experts. 1t Is
also more easily cared for. as the SILK
or cotton prevents some OF the
shrinking. In all-wooi underwear
which has been washed many times,
the fbers shrink and become matted
together. This prevents good venti-
lation and increases the scratchiness
of the wool.
Q. Why isn't II necessary TO allow
for the kick OF a gun, in sighting at
a target?-J C.
A A shotgun begins to kick the
moment the bullet begins to leave Its
resting place in the gun. The reason
that a person does not have to sight
his target below, IS because this fac
tor is allowed In the manufacture of
the gun. The gun is so made that
| the bullet may be aimed directly at
the target.
Q. How is the paper pulp made
| that is used in making type impress
sions for newspap ers ?-R. H. d.
! A. The paper is known as matrix
paper. bulky, absorbent paper some
| what like blotting, which is used as
| the body OF a stereomatriX mat or
| fiong. The mat is made usually by
| pasting a number of sheets Of the
| matriX paper together, using a special
paste and facing It with stereotype
tissue. The matriy paper is made in
! this country apparently by only a
| few mills. The same is true Of stereo-
| type tissue. The matrix paste is usu-
| ally great secret of the man making
| up the mats There is now. however
a tendency to use q ready-made dry
mat made abroad, which is something
! like a spongy cardboard.
Q. How long have grapes been used
| for making wine?-P. o.
! A. The cultivation of the crane and
the making of wine are of the most
remote antiquity, as appears from
Scripture history of Noah and other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15
Wright Corrects Errors
In World Court Letter
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
In my article on the Borah World
Court plan which appeared in Sat
urday's Star there are two or three
typographical errors which perhaps
should be corrected in order to keep
the record straight.
About halfway down in the second
column a line was dropped out.
said that American adherence to
the court may be secured without
the formal rejection Of membership
In the league" The next sentence
should read: This should be salts
factory to the ardent pro-leaguers in
that 1t secures American admission
to the court, which they consider the
first step into the league, while leav-
ing the latter question Of league
membership for further consideration
upon its merits at some future date"
In the third line of the last para
graph, the word although" in a
quotation from Prof. Hudson should
read altogether"
In the nineteenth line from the
end, 1 have been made to say that
Senator Borah ''is not only standing
for our doing nothing" ETC., whereas
the insertion Of another mot" after
the word "only" gives my real
meaning.
May I take this occasion to say
that my article was not intended
as a complete case for the divorce
ment of the court from the league or
as a defense of the Borah proposal In
it's entirety, but simply as a refuta-
ton of those objections which Prof.
Hudson raised in his article appear
ing in The Star earlier in the week?
I need scarcely add that Senator
Borah had no knowledge of my
action. but trust that he will not
consider 1t an unwarranted intrusion
on my part. I also hope that it will
cause no diminution in friendship on
the part Of Prof. Hudson. for whom
I have the greatest respect.
HERBERT f. WRIGHT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHLANDER JOHNSON.
COndescension.

COndescension.
"Canada's profit on liquor is fort
per cent. News Item.
Our Lady Of the Shows,
In beauty great,
With a majestic pose
Serene in state,
Where icy gems are bright,
On us looks down.
The BoreaEs light
Makes her a crown.
Yet she can condescend,
With heart inclined,
The warnings to amend
OF human kind.
To her the pilgrim goes
From lands afar.
Our Lady of the Shows
Is tending bar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

BY bringing up the question of
whether DR.. White has a right to ap-
pear for compensation as an alienist.
Mr.. Blanton brings the Loeb-Leopold
case into Congress. There appears to
be no kind OF complicated discussion
that Congress can depend on escaping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

The attention of Clarence Darrow
has wandered over such a wide range
of topics that he has been unable to
rush to the assistance of a number
of unfortunates swho faced capital
punishment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15
OninOuS,

There is a remarkable number of
musicians in Congress this session."
Yes" agreed Senator Sorghum.
"And I'm worried about it. Out home
we never yet got a church choir to-
gether that didn't wind up in a fuss"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

The stand taken by Clarence Oar
row concerning the relations of ma
lions has not yet destroyed hope that
the question Of a world court can be
settled without calling in the psyche
analysts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15
Organized Agriculture,

You farmers must learn to be bust.
ness men,
"Mebbe." answered Farmer Corn
tossel, but how are you city fellers
goin' to eat when we subdivide and
go into the market with nothin' but
town LOTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

Soviet politicians would like to get
rid Of Trotsky. but find it necessary
to have him available in case the
populace demands somebody for whom
it can give three genuine, heartfelt
cheers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

Motion picture stars have become
their popularity with the masses will
remain intact for an indefinite period
of time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

Sometimes the attitude of Col.
Mitchell is that of a defendant, and
sometimes that Of d professor deliver
ing a lecture on aviation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

In the attack on the World Court
Senator Borah of Idaho and SEN
ator Reed of Missouri find another of
those occasions on. which party lines
must be effaced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

Florida real estate IS creating 10
anxiety among It's holders and pro-
motors except as il continues to call
for Increased exactions by the income
tax collector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
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All Other States and Canada.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

The French people are probably be.
ginning to suspect that they have too
many military experts and not enough
reliable wizards of finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

Attention Is eagerly directed to the
question of whether a Dawes plan can
be devised that will promote order in
the United States Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

Jud Tunkins says he wishes there
was chance of Christmas bootleggers
bein' myths, same as Santa Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15
BObbed Robbers.
From the williamsport S

From the W1INamspOrt Sun.
The bob-haired bandits are in
training for Christmas banditry on
Dads pocketbook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15
CnmOdernized.

We had a little party
Down to Pohick-on.the.Crick.
Our appetites was hearty
And the provender was slick.
81 Simlin brought his fiddle.
Such figgers he could call,
AS Ladies' to the Middle"
An Salute Your Partners Allr'
The Charleston I've attempted,
And other steps, besides.
I'd rather be exempted
From syncopated pride.
So. if had a million.
I'd dodge the ragtime trick
And dance the old cotiliion,
Down to Pohick-on.the- Crick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-12-15

"Clothes and manners gifts oid.fash.
ioned," said Uncle Eben: but common
sense is always SCARCE novelty"
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-05
COL. FLY SAYS
SWING BILL IS
SURE TO PASS

Prediction that the new congress
will pass the Swing ohnson bill is
made IN a telegram received this
morning at the office of the I'm
peria Irrigation district from Col
oncl b. +. Fly of Yuma, who has
been n member of the Imperial Val
ley delegation at the capital.
Colonel Fly also considers the
forthcoming visit Of the senate ir-
ligation committee to Imperial Val
ley rs one Of the greatest victories
Of the recent congress.
Following is the telegram:
"Thanks for courtcsics. New CON
grcsa vii pass Boulder Canyon bill
beyond any question. Senate irri-
cation committee breaks all prccc.
dents by visiting oar section for in
vestigatior. That is one of the
greatest victories won during this
congress. win arrive about the
18th. -
Colonel Fly has been n hard work,
er for the Swing Johnson bill, it was
said at the district office this morn.
ing and his extensive acquaintance
with influential members of con.
grGss has been of immcasurablc as
sistancc TO Congressman Swing in
getting support for his bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-05
home BUILDING
IS Still BRISK
RECORDS SHOW

Although building permits in I'll
Centre fell down q little during
February, compared with the pre-
vious month. activity in the build
ing line still continues brisk, and
February contribution will do
much toward making the 1924 -
winter the busiest IL Centre has OK
pcricnccd in several wears. The to.
tai for F, hrua?y was $3J,700.
Heading &c permits for the month
is the new building at the Demo
ice plant. which is to be used rs Il
warehouse, and is now in course Of
construction. The building will cost
$4,000.
Several permits for rcsidGpccs
were Issued during the month in
cluding :. f. Allen $4,000, +, NJ.
Lindsey $2400. Koou' residence
$4,000. w. H.. Kirkpatrick $4,000. T.
j.. Lohman $500, NJ. G.. Hill $1,000,
Frank Self, two dwelling houses
$4,000, Z. VI. Hicks Two dwelling
houses, $1,000. FL Centre Home
Builders $1,000.
Aside from the ice company ware
house, commercial building was
quiet during the month, several
small permits for additions and re-
pairs being ISSUED.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-05
WHAT'S DOING

Forty Winks' at Valley
Theater tonight.
THE Flame of Life at
Tulane Theater tonight.
Cheaper to Marry at the
Palace Theater tonight.
Troop Boy Scouts pot luck
supper tonight, home of DR..
Norman E. Dupont, ATT Sandal
wood Drive.
Troops 16 and "a, Boy Scouts
meet tonight.
Pythian Sisters meet tonight.
FL Centro chapter 3. P. o.
E. meet tonight, annual cleo
ton.
FL Centre chapter r. A. M.
meets tonight, Masonic temple.
Baseball game tomorrow bet
tween Central and Holtville,
2:45 p. n, first game of sea-
son.
Citrus demonstration meet
ings tomorrow, 10 a. III. Nelson
Ranch, p. m. Corn Brothers
Grove.
Kiwanis Club luncheon to-
morrow, Barbara Worth Hotel.
Boy Scout Field Day begins
tomorrow, Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-05
MULLEN GIVEN A
STIFF SENTENCE
ON RUM CHARGE

Stern punishment was meted ont
i'll the police court this morning by
Judge Whitelaw TO Harry Mullen,
colorcd, convicted late yesterday hy
q jury, Of violating Il city ordi-
nance of having liquor in his pos.
session.
The court imposed a fine of 5000
and Jail sentence of 30 days in the
city Jail, Withholding execution of
the iail sentence until Saturday to
enable Mullen, who operates shine
Farlor on Fifth street, to make ar
rangements for the conduct of his
business during his Jail sentence.
In passing sentence, the court
stated that Mullen S offcnSc was a
serious one, as the liquor in his pos
session was intended for sale. Also
the fact that Mullen has been 4
resident of the city for nine years,
during which time he has become
extensively acquainted among white
residents and familiar with the scri-
BUSINESS of breaking the law, added
to his offensc, in the opinion of
the court.
Mullen's case was given to the
jury at 3 o'clock Yesterday after,
noon, and it required only four min
utes for a verdict of guilty to be
returned.
Through his attorney, Frank Birk,
hauser, Mullen made Application this
morning for a new trial, the apph.
cation being denied by the court.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-05
Air to Be All
Cluttered Up
Tonight

san FRANCISCO, Mar. .
This relativ" civic supremacy
Of SAN Francisco and Los Ange-
les is to be settled tonight and
the world ~ invited to listen
in.
Two factions have acccr+ol
challenges to battle to the
last dot with domiuoes by ra-
dio. san Francisco will broad
east ofcr KGO, 3Gl meters, Los
Angeles over XII, 4d7 meters,
starting at $50 p. m.
Win the encouragement of the
san Francisco Commercial Club,
Homer II. Miller, Courtney l..
Moore and G. X. Porter will
meet three Los Angeles sites at
catch weights, line up their
dominocs and trade moves and
pieces by air.
The winning team will be
awarded a complete set of sea
going Snowshoes.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-05
FINED
FOR VIOLATION
OF LABOR LAW

Through thu activities Of Harry
skinner, county school Attendance
officer, several men were fined in
the court at Calipatria this morn
ing, one for violating the sta:e child
labor law, aud the cthcrs for neg.
lccting to send their children to
school.
d, Hernandez was eincd 500 for
employing Cecilia Carol, - vrar,'
ola on his ranch. This Was The
first violation of the child labor
law recorded since he first Of the
wear.
Valentine Carroll, father IL Tho
girl wa" fined so fof ncgiccting
to 500 that she attended school.
Others who were fined for fail
my to send their children to s6 hool
were Ignacio Hernandez, Pablo
Gomez and Jose MadriGal, each of
who was fined 50. The fines were
imposed by Justice F. y. Mcyess
mid were paid in each ease.
Tac school attendance officer sta.
ted jhis morning that several ether
families are bang Investigated
"nd that more arrests may follow
whcr" il il found children are be
my kept from school, or are being
allowed to work il violation Of
the state law.