davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1925-08-03

gestive results. Taking Canada as a
basis of contrast, it has been found
that Chicago has relatively thirteen
times as many murders as all of the
Dominion. A recently received report
of the commissioner of police OF Lon.
tive lawlessness of Chicago's popula-
ton. In 1923 there were 81 murders
in the British metropolis, as against
270 in Chicago, though London has
a population of nearly three times
that of Chicago. On the basis of the
1920 figures of population and crime,
London had one murder for each
27S,S96 persons, while Chicago had
one for each 1O,006 of its inhabitants.
Not only in respect to the number
of capital crimes committed but in
the punishments administered is there
a marked difference between Chicago
and London. In London in 1928 nine
OF the p murderers were sentenced to
death. while in the same year nine
of the 270 Chicago murderers were
sentenced to be executed In Lon
don only one was set free, while in
Chicago As We're acquitted.
These comparisons are significant
Ihey show first that a disregard for
life prevails in this country, and that
this is caused by disregard of law.
The slackness of punishments, the
ease with which acquittals are gained.
the softness Of penalties, undoubtedly
breed this disregard and lead to this
shocking slaughter Of human beings.
A national crime commission will
have abundant material for study and
substantial ground for proposing
drastic remedies for this condition.
Evening star., 1925-08-03
The Cure of Paresis.

The announcement was made some
time ago. that paresis, violent and
hitherto incurable form of insanity,
had been cured by artificial inocula-
ton of the patient with malaria. The
majority F physicians and laymen
were skeptical. The Long Island Col
lege Hospital through the Associated
Press announces the result of further
experiments in this line, Sixty pare
sizes were treated. Thirty of these
have returned and are leading nor
NAL" lives. Others show improve
ment. Some failed entirely to respond
to the treatment.
These results, if accurately reported,
reveal encouraging progress. They do
not prove that a cure for paresis is
found. They only establish that some
patients have been "cured" and some
benefited" That is more than has
been. accomplished before.-New Or.
leans Item.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

says Mr.. Stewart. were as efficient as
those of New York, 1854 persons,
instead of 1857, would have produced
the States textile output; or, in North
Carolina, $4,000, instead of $4,000; or
in Georgia, 25, 900 instead of 81 ,000."
A shoemaker in the days of our
forefathers spent days in making a
pair of boots or shoes; the poorest one
in the modern factory makes two
pairs per day, but the better mechan-
les turn out Il dozen pairs per day of
eight hours.
+ X X X
Error: In my article published Fri
day, the types made an error in de-
scribing the coal miners check off
as applying only to wages of union
miners. The check-off, insisted upon
by the unions, demands that opera
tors deduct the amount of dues and
fines of the union rules, not merely
from union accounts, but likewise
from the wages of non-union en-
ployes, the sum to be turned into the
treasury of the unions, with which to
fight both non-union miners and the
operators. This was granted in the
compromise" of the Gov. Pinchot
settlement of the strike two years
ago.-P. V. c.
Copyright. 1925, by Paul ". Collins.)
Evening star., 1925-08-03
Two Years of Calvin Coolidge.

1t was two years ago today that
Calvin Coolidge took the oath of
office as President of the United
States under the light of a kerosene
lamp in his fathers home at Plymouth,
Vt. President Harding's death at San
Francisco had occurred a few hours
earlier and in obedience 10 the call
to duty Mr.. Coolidge assumed the re-
Sponsibilities and the labors of the
Office thus vacated. In the first hours
of national grief a question pulsed
through the public mind regarding
the qualifications of the successor. 1t
could not be said that he was well
known to the people. He had been
Governor of Massachusetts before his
nomination and election as Vice Pres
ident. In the latter Office he had for
two and a half years presided over
the proceedings in the Senate with
enthusiastically quiet demeanor.
His reserve of manner had kept him
somewhat aloof. He was, in short,
an unknown quantity, save as his
capacity had been disclosed in the
Massachusetts governorShip.
1t was not until after the funeral
of Mr.. Harding that the country, how
ever. turned to d direct study of the
new Chief Executive. 1t was diff
cult time for him, more so than in the
case of a new President taking office
on the 4th of March. 1t was known
that he was of decidedly different
temperament from Mr.. Harding. His
public views differed in many respects
from those of his predecessor. A
tradition however, imposed upon him
the obligation TO carry on with the
policies and practices of the admins
tration. Yet, that he proposed to
be President without limitation set by
regard for the record and perform
ances of his predecessor was soon evi-
dent. He quickly impressed the coun-
try by his silent devotion TO the rou.
tine of duty and by the manifestation
of that simple common sense" that
is his strongest characteristic.
Within few months of his assump-
tion of the Office Mr.. Coolidge was
confronted with a situation the like
of which was unknown in the cases
of any of the preceding successor
Presidents not elected by the people.
Disclosures of errors and of miScon-
duct by administrative officials placed
him in a serious dilemma in the face
of which, however, he bore himself
steadily and capably. His party's conf
dence in him was manifested in his
nomination at Cleveland and the coun-
try's confidence was expressed in the
election last November. Today, on the
second anniversary of his accession to
the presidency, he is regarded as
virtually assured of another nomina-
tion in 1928. Whether that means a
second election is for the political
fateS to answer
These two years have seen the
development of a remarkably strong
personality in the Executive office.
Calvin Coolidge, called to duty sud
denly by the death of Mr.. Harding,
has given the country a sound ad-
ministration. has appealed to it's best
endeavors for the general welfare, has
conserved the resources of Govern
ment, and has kept the administra-
ton upon basis of business and
economy and efficiency.
Evening star., 1925-08-03
Post Office Deficit Renews the
Argument Over the Fiscal Policy

incurred by the Government in send
ing out a thousand copies of a speech
made by a Congressman on some topic
which can have only the result of in
creasing that Congressman's vote the
next time he decides TO run for office"
"Of course" the Lansing State
Journal comedies. time may change
the present situation. The new rates
have been in effect comparatively
short time. and it may be that the
public will readjust its views as time
goes on, and what seems unduly high
now may be forgotten after time"
But, in belief of the Fargo Forum,
zone thing is certain; further increases
in rates would not he very popular"
The Post Office Department, con-
trary to the theory on which
the last few Postmasters General
seem to have been operating" ac-
cording to the Charleston. S. c.,
Post, lis not intended to be
profit-making agency, but a bureau
of public service" While the very
highest class of service possible Is
demanded by the San Bernardino
Sun, that paper adds: But should
there be the deficit estimated, what
of it? The postal department means
more to the prosperity of the coun-
try than any other. All the others
are an expense. Why should the
most needed and important depart
ment of all be the only one expected
to pay its own way?"
What the Nation wants is an eff
cient postal service declares the
Flint Journal. 1T makes little diff
ference whether that service is paid
for through the stamp window or the
tax collector" To the Charlotte OBJ
server the idea that the Post Office
Department must be supporting
is as absurd as a demand that the De
partment Of Justice pay it's own way
or that the Army turn out a product
equal in value to its expenses"
Good service and respectable and
well kept post Office quarters will be
deemed a fundamental requisite by
the average citizen" according to the
Springfield, Mass, Union, which holds
that any pronounced shortcomings
in that regard are much more objec-
tionable than a $40, 900 900 deficit"
This situation impelS the st. Peters
burg Times to call attention to the
fact that there have been but few
years in which the receipts have ex-
ceeded the operating cost, and many
years with deficits in excess of that
estimated for the current year"
mo intelligence was shown by
Congress in designating postal rate
increases, in the opinion of the Buff
falo News. Under the advanced
charges such matter formerly sent :
mail now is going by express an.
freight" The Hartford Times an.
other papers also point to the use of,
other means of transportation by the
newspapers.
Evening star., 1925-08-03
Search Rewarded.

I've rambled on the mountain side,
I've gamboled in the wave,
I've searched 'mongst Climates far
and wide
For one that would behave.
And in the patient quest of bliss
have discovered that
The worlds most favored spot is this:
The shower bath in my fiat.
Evening star., 1925-08-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
Traffic Adjustments.

Traffic Adjustments.
My headlights well arranged must be
At closing of the day,
So that a child with ease I'll see
Two hundred yards away.
But while l do as l am bid,
When through the streets | roam,
hope folks will adjust the kid
To keep him safe at home.
Evening star., 1925-08-03
- a4~<

When it comes to d question of
dealing with newspaper comment Mus
solini finds it necessary to fortify
fascism with a little plain old-fash-
ioned lese majestic.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

While high literary test may not
be properly demanded of chauffeurs,
II is positively essential now that a
driver be able to read such words as
stop" and SLOW The most impor-
tant thoughts are often conveyed in
the simplest language.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

A commendable effort is being made
to perfect a responsible system Of
prohibition enforcement before the
bootleggers become too we'll organized
on a capitalistic basis.
Evening star., 1925-08-03
The Fall of Man.

From the New York Herald Tribune.
A man respects a good woman, ad-
mires the brilliant woman, f1atters the
beautiful woman and marrieS the
woman who adroitly f1atters him.
Evening star., 1925-08-03
Modern Improvements.

DO you feel that you are a better
citizen for being able to vote?"
Certainly" declared Miss Cay
enne. For some mysterious reason
the ballot for women has made our
voters better without conspicuously
improving our office holders"
Evening star., 1925-08-03

The most eminent scientists refuse
to be deprived of their religion, how
ever willing a few of the fundamental.
lists may be to sacrifice their science.
Evening star., 1925-08-03
More Reform.

More Reform.
Il am in favor of reviving the old
dances"
I'm not" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. We've got enough reforms on
hand trying to teach people how to
use their heads and stomachs with
out endeavoring to instruct them in
the way to use their feet"
Evening star., 1925-08-03

Money" said Uncle Eben, "is a
comfort when it's earned honest, but
it ain gineter be no solace whatever
to de gemnan dat interduced loaded
dice into our sociable little crap
game"
Evening star., 1925-08-03
A Few Kind Words.

in friendship toward the cop I'm
drawn.
1t fills my heart with glee
To hear him loudly say, Go On"'
Instead OF Come With Me.''
Evening star., 1925-08-03
-S-%@~-

Traffic conditions may get result in
compelling the proprietor of an un-
garaged motor to keep moving all
night.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

The oftenrepeated claim is made
by Clarence Darrow that a man may
get the worst of a decision and still
have the best of an argument.
Evening star., 1925-08-03
Perfection.

Some day We'll find a shore
On an ethereal map
Where Washers mash no more
And fiappers cease to flap.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

Jud Tunkins says what he wants
is an attack on certain lines of scien-
tific literature that'n enable him to
get his money back from the book
agent.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

The Evening star. with the Sunday morn
Ing edition, is delivered by carriers within
the city at 80 cents per month: daily only.
40 cents per month: Sunday only. 20 cents
per month Orders may he sent by mail or
telephone Main 5000 Collection is made by
carrier at the end of each month.
Evening star., 1925-08-03
Rate by Mail-PayabIe i'm Advance.
MaryIand aud VIRGINIA.
All Other STATES

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
TO the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to il or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

Q. Where is the quotation, I'VE
know what we are, but know not what
we may be" from?-P. T. D.
a. Shakespeare's Hamlet" Act ",
scene 5.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

@. Is the water at the bottom of
oceans very cold?-A. r.
A. Below 900 fathoms the water is
always within three or four degrees
of the freezing point of fresh water
The warmth of the surface water at
the Equator extends only a few hun
dred feet
Evening star., 1925-08-03

Q. What novel is based on the
Armstrong case tried by Lincoln?-
f. W. r.
A. Edward Esgleston's THE Gray
sons is based on Lincoln's most ceIe-
brated case.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

Q. When the claim is made that
New York is the largest city in the
world, how is this justified when Lon
don has a larger population
y. NJ. r.
a. New York City has the largest
population within equivalent boun-
daries.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

@. How does the delta of the
Mississippi compare in size with that
Of the Nile D. II.
a. The Mississippi delta has an
area Of about 1880 square miles and
that OF the Nile about 10000 square
miles.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

Q. What does Ukraine" mean?
B. S. T.
A. 1t is translated as borderland
or march-land, and applies TO great
region in Europe embracing most Of
the southern part of Russia. East
Galicia, Northwest Bukovina and East
Czechoslovakia.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

Q. What was the weight of the big
gest fish ever caught?-M. K.
A. The biggest fish caught on a rod
and line was a tuna fish of 710 pounds
by L. D. Mitchell at Nova Scotia
September 5. 1914.
Q. Why is the Sargasso Sea so
called?-M. +.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

M. II. X.
"A. CoraX may be given the title
Greeks settled in Sicily found titles
10 their property in Syracuse unsT
tied, owing TO wholesale confiscatiop<5
Upon returning TO their country tha+
found 1t necessary to appear in p'~~
son to appeal to the courts. Cor
drew up a few simple rules for ora---
ly presentation of such claims and
fixed the form Of addressing the
courts.
Evening star., 1925-08-03

Q. Is there a tree known as the tai
low tree?-G. Z.
A. The wax myrtle is sometimes so
called. Candles are made from its
berries. as are soap and sealing wax.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
Toad Cakes and Snakes
In Chinese Medicines

If medicine is the horror of child
hood in western countries, it might be
considered a veritable Dante's Inferno
done up in pharmaceutical form in
China, Judging from the fearful COM
pounds which invalids have to swal-
low. Shanghai is clearing house for
Chinese Observation-Disclosures Of diff
ferent kinds Of grasses. seeds. fruits.
leaves, insects, roots and miscel
laneous class which the customs desig
nate "sundries." Many Chinese medi-
cines are the good, old family herbs
which grandmother used to pick and
use with an efficacy greater than that
Of dispensary preparations. but the
majority are not as palatable.
Among the things imported as Chi
nese medicines into Shanghai are toad
cakes, pea pods, dried pomegranite
skin, fowls gizzards, dried snakes,
scorpions. tigers bones, centipedes
and worms. Recently the customs had
to pass one of the strangest medicines
ever human man had to take.
None of the ingredients of the brew
compounded by the witches for Mac
beth We're so fearful. It was a kind
of fungus called 'tui kou chun" mean
ing Opposite the mouth" plant. 1t
gets its name because 1t grows near
the mouth of corpses in collins. This
medicine the Chinese say, is priced
for it's curative properties in con-
sumption and brings about $4,000 a
pound. This fungus was sent up from
Canton especially packed in a glass
case. II there Is one reflection to
be made on these medicines it is:
How on earth do the Chinese keep in
that fit, robust and healthy condition
which makes them the most hardy
farmers and laborers in the worlL-.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
The Story the Week Has Told

In London has cancelled the passport
visa Of Mr.. Saklatvala, who had en-
gagged passage for American to at
tend the Congress of the Inter-
Parliamentary Union in Washington
in October.
Mr.. Saklatvala. is a Communist
member of the British Parliament.
The following Is q specimen of his
style. from recent speech to SYM
pathizers:
II am going to America as friend
Of the working classes. am out
to work for a revolution and for the
day when the workers will control
the whole world. But before this
comes you will have to face cold
STEEL"
1t is evident that admission of Mr..
Saklatvala to the United States
would violate our immigration act.
The French debt funding commits
sion of IL. headed by NJ. Caillaux.
sailed for5America on the 10th.
MiscellaneOus.-The Spanish courts,
suspended upon the establishment Of
the directorate in September, 1928.
have been reopened. 1t seems that
completion of liquidation of the
SHINES interests will not, as was
feared, leave the widow and younger
son of Hugo SHINES completely i'm
poverished. The banking syndicate
which Is handling the affair an
nounces that probably about 20.000,-
600 marks will be salvaged for them.
A fortnight ago I cited a question
able report that the Hauran Druses
had captured the citadel Of Suweda
(Jeba1 Hauran Syra) and massacred
It's garrison of 200 Frenchmen. An
Associated Press report of Septem-
Der 18 stated, to the contrary. that
the Frenchmen then still held the
citadel. though the Druses were
| fiercely pressing the siege.
1t is good news that Gen. Chen
Kwang Ming has again emerged from
| retirement and Is heading opposition
In Kwangtung Province. China, to
the super red Canton regime Of mill
tary cadets, Russian Bolshevists and
| lignants. The general has captured
| Swatow and made 1t his headquar-
| ters. He Is one of the best men in
China.
A great flood of the Yellow River
| (China's sorrow) In Shantung
Province, China. Is reported. the
river breaking its banks and making
a new channel
Two American warships have been
| ordered to Nicaragua because of dis
turbed conditions there, but marines
will not be landed unless absolutely
necessary for the safety of Ameri-
can lives and property. So soon
again, Oh, incorrigible little sister.
The provisional government of
! Bolivia has declared a state of siege
in three Bolivian provinces. The
situation is obscure.
Renewed unrest is. reported from
| the Brazilian state of Rio Grande
do Sui. where some months ago a
serious revolution occurred.
Fighting is rumored.
Almost without exception as to
country the most important European
crops promise to be remarkably large
| this year as compared with other
| postwar years.
The international Spiritualists
Congress. which recently furnished
much entertainment to Paris. decided
that Esperanto Is the language OF
! spirits.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
BY DIR. EDWIN e. SLOsSON.

For more than a dozen years chem
lists have been hunting for something
that nobody has ever seen and yet
everybody has to have. 1t is in our
food; must be, or else we starve with
our stomach full. In lack Of 1t. the
white rat babies Of the laboratory
and what's worse, white human ba-
bies by the thousand-may die an
early death or be stunted for life.
Our sense OF taste, which is generally
a safe guide to nutritive values. fails
us in the case Of the vitamins, for we
cannot tell by the SAVIOR which foods
contain these essential ingredients.
yet II we fail to include such foods
in our daily dietary we soon suffer
for 1t in health and vigor.
At the head Of the list Of vitamins
is that known Professionally as "a "
Chemists could not give it its proper
family OF compounds 1t belonged to.
They only knew that certain foods
were short OF something essential for
growth and health.
Their problem was like the riddles
that used to be popular with puzzlers.
For instance:
my first Is In butter. but not in
lard" It Is in sweet potatoes, but not
in Irish. 1t Is In yellow corn, but not
in white. It is in cod-liver oil, but not
in olive oil. What is It?
McCullom and Madison, who found
out these facts about 1912, called the
evasive vitamin Unidentified dietary
factor fat-soluble A." which expressed
what was known at the time, but OBJ
yiously was not the sort of snappy
slogan that the advertiser Of a break
fast food desires, Chemists all over
the world have been trying ever since
to isolate and purify vitamin A, but
unsuccessfully.
At last, however, the problem ap-
pears to have been solved, and Japan
may get the honor Of isolating A.
Katsumi Takahashi and other investi-
gators, working in the laboratory Of
Prof. U. Suzuki in the Institute Of
Physical and Chemical Research at
Toxic. report having extracted and
analyzed vitamin A from cod-liver
oil, spinach and green laver, a sea-
weed. 1t comes out finally as q yel-
lowish red oil. transparent and Wis