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Evening star., 1925-09-06
BY STERLING HELIG.
PARIS, August 25

PARIS, August 25.
" HE Bank of France is moving
into a vast new office building
which 1t has erected. as a
Il second annex for confidential
workvand the most locked -uL
building in the world. sS3
In "a word, the order is for 10 ,0OC
locks and keys, each absolutely diff
ferent and non-pickable in nature
Vet all of the same type and size-to
the point that you cannot tell if this
or that little key opens a private
drawer, filing case or the door of q
room.
In this confidential office building
everything is under lock and key
all doors. floors, drawers, gratings
windows, iron shutters and drop-cur
tains, closets, boxes, filing cases, cages
and Golfers of all descriptions. As
every lock is different and by its
nature cannot be picked, responsible
.ity Tor each, of course, goes with the
key.
Many doors of floors, halls and
rooms, like iron window shutters, ETC..
are unlocked in the morning, and re-
main unlocked all day. But one key
is responsible for each, in the routine
of things.
On the other hand, there are room
the cages of men registering nego-
table papers and sorting loan applica-
tions. So, the private offices of direc-
tor and high officials, like those of
quantities of specialists.
What is under lock and key?
Here, do not think of paying and
receiving tellers, safe vaults, stored
gold. or bank note issues. Think,
yather. of classification and bookkeep-
ing. of conferences and reports on
opera tions dealing with collateral of
Investigations of loan applications and
rediscounting for banks of many
cities.
1t is an immense routine of bust
ness secrets, explaining the sensa-
tional order for Is, 900 absolutely non
pickable locks, each different from all
the others, yet all of the same type
and size.
There is reason to repeat the
words.
One little pass-key for the director
must open each and all of the Is, 900
locks
Such pass-keys are quite current in
high-class locksmithing. What the
Bank of France requires is something
enormously more complicated in pass
keys.
Two other pass keys, for two other
extremely high officials, open, each,
about half the 5000 locks. The other
half remain closed TO them!
Then there are 125 particular pass
keys which open series of about 100
locks each These are for chiefs of
epartments-each to be master of
the locks of his own service, for
which he is responsible.
%,*
FINALLY, the order specifies a cate
u CORY of pass-keys for janitor and
certain highly responsible caretakers
dealing entirely with floor doors,
hall doors, room doors, windows, etc.
But there are room doors, hall doors,
and even windows which only their
one individual key will open-except-
ing only the little pass-key of the di-
rector and perhaps the two pass-keys
of those two high officials.
Such complicated order, 1t is said,
was bid on-or, in any case, followed
up-by only one contracting "sor-
rurier," which does not mean exactly
locksmith, but rather 'lockist," and
applies, in this case, to a specialist who
does not manufacture locks and keys,
but accepts, combines and places COM
plicated orders for them.
Why did not the Bank of France
make it's own combination of pass
Evening star., 1925-09-06

city, / witnessed q bit of eX-
Il ceedingly clever pantomiming
by young and practically un-
known English vaudeville artist.
Somehow, however, he didn't score
as heavily as he deserved. Midwest
theatergoers of the type then present
knew little of the pantomimist's art.
Without the aid of rough and point
edly spoken words they could not fully
appreciate the slapstick comedy which
was provided by the young fellows
vehicle, "A Night in an English Music
Hail."
Two or three years went by. Pass
ing a Wilson avenue picture house
in Chicago, my attention was caught
by placards announcing the screen ap-
pearance of Charlie Chaplin in 1.-The
Champion" Friends had declared
Chaplin to be screamingly funnv.
This seemed a good chance to find if
the statement were true.
1t was-completely so. Through
out the film the audience rocked with
laughter. But, most interesting fact
TO me, / discovered that Charlie
Chaplin was none other than the
sprightly Britisher whose pantomime
had so impressed me that earlier day
in Ohio.
X X
HE Charlle Chaplln OF Ine
Champion" already was a national
favorite, on the road to worldwide
fame and great riches and recogni-
ton as perfect and inimitable artist.
The Charlie Chaplin of "A Night in
an English Music Hall was obscure
and not fully appreciated, and rated
lower as an entertainer by the par
ticular public he served than perhaps
a dozen burlesque comedians of the
time.
What drama of life linked the un-
hera1ded vaudevillian with the genius
of the screen?
Joseph NJ. Schenck, whose prom
inence in the amusement world has
been earned by his own varied ac-
tivities, plus the fact that he is the
husband of Norma Talmadge, dis
covered" Charlie Chaplin and was in
strumental in his transfer from the
vaudeville stage to the screen.
Schenck, as general manager of
the Marcus Loew chain of vaudeville
and picture theaters, booked "A Night
in an English Music Hail. for his
houses. And when the act came to
the Loew Theater in Philadelphia he
got his first glimpse of Chaplin.
Mack Sennett'S one-reel comedies
were included in the Loew programs.
Schenck realized instantly that Chap
I'm would fit into the Sennett produc-
tions to perfection.
He hurried to his office and rushed
off telegram to Mack in California.
Think l have discovered man
who will be great knockabout screen
comedian for you," he said.
Sennett made speedy reply. Nat
urally he waited chance to see the
phenom in action.
That was easy. "a Night in an
English Music Hall" was to leave
shortly for the West and in due time
would show on the Soast. Sennett
would have his chance.
1t was in 1913, when stage sal
aries were far lower than today. and
you would think that when Sennett,
seeing Chaplin and being convinced,
offered him $3.50 week he would
have accepted Immediately. But
Charlie, who, then as well as now,
was more interested in his art than
his pay, was doubtful.
Prolonged debates between the
comedian and his manager, Alfred
Reeves, followed. Chaplin, in vaude-
Evening star., 1925-09-06
More Cars Than Phones.

THERE are now 1000, 900 more
motor cars than telephones in use
in the United States, according to sta
tistics recently announced by the
Western Electric Company. A census
b., this company shows 17,74O,236
motor cars in operation, as compared
with 1850 ,454 telephones, or 100 mo-
tor cars for every Sc telephones in
the United States
In France the proportion is even
more startling. There the latest fig
ures show SIS, ,967 motor cars in opera
ton. compared with 524 ,592 telephones,
or 100 motor cars to every 81 tele-
phones.
Evening star., 1925-09-06
Two New Elements.

TT is reported from Berlin that Prof.
Walter Nonnack has isolated two
new elements associated with the
platinum. palladium group. The atomic
numbers are 43 and 75, and the names
of Masufium and Rhenium have been
given to the new discoveries. Tt re-
mains for other workers to confirm
the report before il is finally accepted.
Evening star., 1925-09-06
BY PRESTON WRIGHT.

. FIFTEEN years ago, in a popu-
- lar-priced theater in an Ohio
city, 1 witnessed a bit of ex-
4 ceedingly clever pantomiming
Evening star., 1925-05-31

APT. 4. 1878 ST. N.W-One large. one
small room; nicely and comfortably fur
nished private entrance; electricity; excel
for one. S26: large room. with two occu-
pants. 31*
NEAR LINCOLN PARK-Two nicely fur
nished rooms for light housekeeping: newly
papered and painted: gas range in kitchen
elec. light and hot-water heat: End floor.
near bath; reasonable: garage II desired.
l50 11th st. me- 1e
Evening star., 1925-05-31

ROOM for man on second floor in compars-
lively new three story detached brick house !:
two in family: no other roomers; glass door
to private porch overlooking lovely rose gar
den: private adjoining bath continuous hot
water, bay-window; meals across the street; !;
southern and western exposure. Col. 2S4b-J.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

AUTO CAMP TRAILER: almost new; com
Pletely equipped; bargain. Address P; 0.
BOX 247, Silver Spring, Md, call at
residence on Gist ave. Blair subdivision.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

1929 n. H. AVE. N.W.-Large room, run
ming water; good closet; private porch. well
screened: excellent meals
Evening star., 1925-05-31

1862 KENYON ST. NW.-NiceIy furnished
second-hoor front room. for couple with
Evening star., 1925-05-31

1916 TAYLOR ST N.W-For couple en-
ployed; private family. Phone Col. 1o041-J.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

TEL. ADAMS 3359-Large attractive front
home cooking.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

1923 18th N.w.-Detached. near Central
Hlgh, double and single rooms: available
July 81: Iransients accommodated
Evening star., 1925-05-31

232s 18th ST. NV. (near 10th and wyo
ave. car stop)-Ideal. cool location: must
be seen to be appreciated. Potomac 1891 .
Evening star., 1925-05-31

1882 COLUMBIA RD.-Delightfully cool
double rooms. 3 windows: plenty hot water
nome cooking. music. dancing. .
Evening star., 1925-05-31

1886 FAIRMONT ST.-Southern- exposure
room. adjoining bath: h.w. and electricity;
Evening star., 1925-05-31

1926 VERMONT AVE.-Cool rooms excel
lent board. S35 up: available June 1. Frank
Evening star., 1925-05-31

17OS S ST.-Very pleasant single and double
rooms and board for young ladies during
summer months: desirable location.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

50 v ST. NW-NewIy decorated large
second-hoor front room. private family.
Potomac 124S.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

1855 n. H. dupont Circle) Large and
single rooms, with best Of meals; home
Evening star., 1925-05-31

1886 16th.--DeIightful double and single
rooms; excellent table; every privilege: walk
ing dlstamce: reasonahle. North $50
Evening star., 1925-05-31

ANTIQUE PIER, mirror, carved shrine with
NJ NJ maa9na. paintings. bric-a-brac, jewelry dia-
monq rings. Masonic ring and charm, new
wedding ring. 1S-k.. newest design 81
oOOks. etc: great hargains. 1909 33rd n W
Evening star., 1925-05-31
RENT ROOMS-FURNIsHED.

IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE--Two rooms.
very comfortably furnished one a bedroom
with large twin beds; the other den or
library; private bath. open porch. instants-
nances. including Sunday breakfast and teie-
phone service. Ideal arrangement for two
gentlemen: entire floor of private home
facing Rock Creek Park very near Ward
man Park Hotel. Delightful Summer and
Winter. Only $50 per month; garage al
S12.5O optional Phone Columbia 8943.
Evening star., 1925-05-31
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
(CnntInued \
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

COMMERCIAL REALTY CO,
p-1006 X ST. NV. Franklin 6129.
Evening star., 1925-05-31

UPPER NORTHWEST residential section
detached house; owners private home sec
ond-foor front corner room. adjoining bath
exceptionally cool and nicely furnished .
southern and eastern exposures; hot water
day or night: convenient both car lines also
able Columbia 1890 Az
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
RUMANIAN DEBT
NOW Debated
ltaly'S Settlement Sets Rec
ord for LenienCy
UnIIrd rress slan Correspondent

ANlcd flrsu Slaft Correspondents
WASHINGTON. Nov. 10 with
lt8ly's war debt TO tho United
sfs.cs funded, the American deb,
commission today took up neEutil-
t.ons with Rumauns debit commits.
sion for settlement OF that nations
$4,000 600 obligation.
Funding agreements wt-h II out
of the 20 nations who borrowed
from this country durins and after
the war have been now effected,
Tho Italian settlement however,
set a record for leUjcuUy Italy
borrowed gl.giS.Ooo, 600 and adjusted
interest increased the debt to S..
0la0O0. 600
The Italian payments start i'm.
mrdlatcly upon signature of the
contract tomorrow at y5,0oo.O0o an,
uualy for ave years Interest pay.
meutg OF one eighth OF per cen.
start after this fygyear morator.
ium and graduate upward every 10
years TO a maximum Of 2 per cent
in tho hsl years uf the 6e,year pay.
ment period.
The total amount OF money 20
be- paid ls s. 400. 0OO. 600 Tho pny,
mcuts will reach Sso,00o,Ooo In tho
last year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
why have
RHEUMATISM?

an, what n wonderful feeling toI
" be free from the miserable
rheumatism. To know again the
Joy Of timber joints and active mus
cles-freedom from that agonizing
pain!
How often have you longed for
some relief as you suffered torture
from swollen, nfnmed muscles and
joints-how often have you said
you would give anything in the
World for n few hours comfort!
But you didn't know that all you
had to do to get real relief from
this nerve wracking misery was
Just to build rich, red blood, did
you? You didn't know that rheu.
matlsm had to be stopped from the
inside by destroying the impurities
that cause it--by building millions
of red cells In your poor, weak
blood, did you?
Until you fill your system full OF
healthy rich, rcd blood you will
never end your rheumatism, s. S. S.
win surely help you. That's be-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
FOUND FORTUNE
UNDER step
School Girl Discovers Big
$4,000 Gold Cache

LEAGUE, Tex, Nov. Any L..
Miss Alma Currie. high school
- discovered gold under her own
door step.
The gold was Ia the shape OF coins
and totaled $4,000 in value.
The farm on which the treasure
was discovered was occupied a few
years ago by q man supposed 20 have
operatcd a gambling and drinking re-
sort. When Texas rangers went into
fhe Mgxia country whore the farm
- located. tho gambler and his f0l.
irwors fed. leaving their belongings
behind.
The man WIS reported 20 have
been Killed IN oklahoma a short time
aftervard. the secret OF the hidden
gold dying with him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13

cause S. S. S. helps Nature build
the red.blood-cells that fight Off the
impurities that cause rheumatism,
Conquer rheumatism! S. S. s.
has shown the way. For genera
tions S. S. S. has brought blessed
relief and comfort to thousands OF
rheumatic sufferers.
When the rich, red blood that
S. S. s. helps Nature build goes
coursing through your system, 1t
purifies the blood in your body.
Rheumatism vanishes--slin 'blem-
ishes disappear-you begin to get
hungry again and en- ~
Joy your food
strength and power GCS
fill your body you ~ A0/
are vigorous red
blooded and ready for
action. Know this Joy
of living again! Take s. S. S. and
Danish rheumatism.
Get S, S. S. from any druggist, Tho
larger bottle Is more economical
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13

the lawmakers But tho continual
bock scratching goes ON. the trading
continues and measures 1re not con
Hiderfd Tor their true merit"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
ADVERTISEMENT
WOMAN'S SECRET OF BEAUTY

Beauty lies in tho caro- n woman
bcstows upon hersslf and in keep
ing Mt bay those dread ailments
peculiar to her sox, which drag
her down and leave tolltolo traces
upon her countonanoe, Sparkling
eyes. the elastic step and clear
complexion never accompany or.
ganIu troubles Distressed express.
stons, n snllow complexion, dark
circles under tho eyes, lasstudc,
headaches and mental depression
arc tho tclltaDe symptoms Of wo-
mons ailments. Women so troubled
should not lose n day in taking
LYDIA h, Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound, made from roots aud herbs.
the most successful remedy known
to overcome womuu's Ills and no.
store health and beauty
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
SEEK TO have
aBIBLE TAUGHT
Lobbyists in Olympia Try
10 Get Bill Passed
ny STAFF CORNTSrONnENr

- ~ 81 q ANAAAAA - N.NhHA.sN
OLYMPIA. Nay. u.s. Iohhl rts frr
TA1 ublc bM arp oD thc Iob at thc
les stature lalg today H. H. EI-
mistou of Spokane president uf thc
executive NaJrI gf iht Bible Fellow.
shin or Washington. arrived Ion uNm.
psa.
we 3ralra che removal ot Jbe cone
silyuuanal Igeal mulrr which pro.
hih.ts One study ot The Bib.g Zen che
public schools. states Mr. Elm.atnn.
~lt tho Fundamental law of our
uatlou We want Che children TO-
Nrow the book nom which thts law
IS taken, lt lz "a matter of hisior,
thc most Important We have and irs
rho Acknowledged inspiration Of
great writer's and artists the world
over We ARE keeping an tho chill
aFcn from tho study ot The most tim,
port0nt book the world has over
.knowu.
"It De- not opposition that has kept
The Bible ont 90 tho sChooIs-It s
..lthy on the part OF the people.
lowing tho legislatures favorable
- lon ou ihis amendment 90 the cons
sftution az tho state. relating 20
freedom ot conscience. the matter
would De- placed before the voters ia
November 1895. for their action
Among those who have endorsed
the bin are pr. Henry Suuano. prysl.
dent OF the state university, state
Superintendent OF Public Instruction
Mrs, Josephine Cor,iSs Preston. Judge
y Il Ronald OF the King county su.
perlor court. the rNcrutiy0 commit
too OF the state Teachers aHsoci1-
lson, the Bible Fellowship OF $4,000
c3tlseus OK Washington. 80 school
directors representing ~ counties
and 0iriu p Tiffany. president OF
seattle Pacific college.
Roy T. III, Simpson, % Olympia,
= actively directing the campaign to
secure passage ot tho resolution,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
Legislature Is Asked to
Provide WOmeR'S Clinic
Stirring Talk Made to Committees by Head
of State Women's Federation

lone soul K was worth while"
Mrs NCCrudlo for m ygar was "a
member uf thD state board OF health
and for two yFgw served Ur pres.
don't ut the board She b. also past
president of the State Federation of
Womrua clubs Tho campaign for
tho rrwlahII-hmrnt OF tho home g.
being directed hy thn state Fedora,
lion Of Wumeua clubs, which mum.
new 100000 members boa thl5 state.
Everywhere there Is Nudlier
feeling toward the appropriation for
tho Womgus Industrial Home aud
Clinic Many OF tho lawmakers who
formerly opposed IL have Withdrawn
their opposition 8nd IL i8 predicted
that tho appropriation viii bee al,
lowed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
GIRLS NEVER
HAD 4 CHANCE

oh V would make your heart
ache 10 hear The tragedy iu these
girls lives their lack ~ education
and homo life. II IS our sacred duty
20 give them q chance 20 come hack.
wa could az least make real women
ont u 800 Of these offenders ~"
member Him who ald X we saved
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13

when removing Carb0n care
should BE- used 20 keep the carbon
out Of the openings IN the water
Jackets az it viii injurr the water
pump or collect in the radiator and
stop circulation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
MnInRIZEn MNIL R0IrEs

MotauNflon of les now rural free
delivery routes has been announced
by the poat1rgle0 department Rural
mali routes ia tho United States
have an aggregate length % lg2a,.
5gl miles aud serve 6.50s.lIs fami.
lies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
NOT TALKING
As LOBBYIST

II ana not talking ta sou as "a
urop8gJulist or lobbyist" stated Mos
Nccrr1Ie. in speaking before the
two committees "Um talking to you
as q mother Go mothers and fathers
This g problem which affects any
member 90 any family iu the state
OF Washington, II must be- met n
R an economic as we'll as % soclHl
welfare measure. Tho cost Of main.
trnaneo OF jlils amt county drtcn.
tlou boaris is equal TO that OF an
institution with rrh8hlltaunF and
educational advantages.
1T ~ miserable waste OF tho
taxpayers money 90 house, feed and
guard these women ana then turn
them out woEr than they were when
they came In "a spread disease amt
moral pollution Some women Of
Tenders arc in and ONT 81 jail ass
often as 10 times in ono year
Give these women chance 20
come b1ck-gsUr those GIRLS
who are FIRST offenders The mon
.n this state have a university or
the second cbaner-the Monroe re-
f5rmat0rys Eiyo the w0meu an equal
opportunity Tor rehabilitation other
states with like Institutions tell me
that Is 20 90 per cent ~ these wum-
an arc successfully reclaimed 1 am
very conservative when J 1y that
mt least 25 per cont e1p Re returned
% society as good citizens ana VIII
af4v grrh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
ANTI-HOBO BILL
is UP AGAIN
Box Car Riders Hit In Old
Measure, Revamped

OLYMPIA. Nov 10 Trying ap.
parenuy TO save tho railroads from
themselves. Senator Dan Morgan Boo.
troduccd a bin today 10 fine roads
for Carrying hoboc7 free. OF charge
Conductors who carried the hobo
would be liable. and brlEomou TOO
To aay nothing Or the hobo himself
All persons who ride IN borc1m
arc dubbed "undcatrubIes" by tho
SPOKANE rcnator. who ybualzoa
thom 0H can economic problem" ilo
1yH hDEcur riders "sprrad crime.
Tho bin provides fine OF not
lcm than s. or "a Jail sentence of
not Ices than 10 days for fracture
OF the proposed law Tho same Din
hor been introduced before. but uev.
rr pas sod,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
W MNRm RnMT nINWNN

Oily MllA NuN lA.A UFw pooh
hF j3Nnej n feminine lobbying.
Tho voices arr auu the sutt so.
pwnoa but the methods are man.
uHbl
It used 10 90 that women lobby
let's said li with butt0nholJ every
limo they saw 4ym5kgE whether
Ne was starved Tor luncheon or
Thirsty Tor "a drink they would
Huitonholo him They were pests.
instead of promoters OF women
welfare
AN example og lhia new era b.
Sins. r. G. McCrcdic ot sunuyAdo.
legislative chairman 81 the state
Federation Of W0mrun clubs. Mrs
Mccwdio today appeared before tho
joint session ~ tho house and sem.
ate public morals committee ana tho
Joint ion or the house and sen,
arc appropriations committee. and
presented tho cause OF the Womau's
Industrial Home and Clinic
Women OF the state are back OF
au appropriation of yEno.0 900 for tho
home ANA asking Tor q s0oucrc site,
The Din will %, introduced within
The next two days There IS q law
providing Tor the institution but NO
HsFfErrFr|.ftRu % ..f.HF|.b 10
Evening star., 1925-03-23
HEIRS OF CROKER OPEN i
SUIT AGAINST HIS WIDOW
Seek to Annul Deed of Transfer
by Tammany Chief of Palm
Beach Estate.
Ry the Associated Press.

Ry the Associated Press.
JACK KS0NVILLE. Fla March "a
Argument in the Croker litigation. in
which the children of the late Tam
many Hall chief are seeking to have
set aside the deciding of his Palm
Beach estate TO his widow. Mrs. Bcu-
la.h Croker, We're begun today before
Judge Rhyndon A. Cali, in Federal
Court
\ formal decision ia not expected
within ten days
Howard Croker. Richard Croker. ir
and Ethel Croker White. all children
Of Richard Croker by his first wife.
are complafnants In the proceedings
The children charge in their suit that
the estate given his second wife was
decided unls wfuliy.
The complsinants are attempting TO
gain possession Of the entire estate
under article 10 Of the State cousti-
tuition.
The Florida Supreme Court recently
decided that married man with liv-
ing children cannot directly or indI-
rectly deed his homestead to his wife
under the constitution and laws OF
Florida.
Attorneys for Mrs. Croker are seek
ing dismissal of the complaint on the
grounds that the facts set forth in
the bill are not sufficient to impress
upon the property the character of a
homestead as defined by the laws OF
Florida.