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Evening star., 1925-02-05

cepted as established, that no thriving
business corporation would continue
so long with so Inadequate q plant as
the Government has at this time. Its
equipment is uneconomical. 1t is not
suited to public service uses. It in
wolves the payment of large sums In
rentals for unsuitable quarters. 1t ex-
poses priceless records to loss by fire
and to destructive deterioration. It
impairs the health of workers and
lowers their efficiency.
Against all these considerations
which urge the immediate provision
of proper facilities for the transac-
ton of the Government business is
interposed merely the plea of a false
economy. Postponement of actual ap-
preparations for public building pro-
vision is not economy; it is eXtrava-
CANT waste, for costs increase from
year to year. For example, the cost
of a building to occupy a portion Of
the so-called five-square site lying
east of the White Lot, purchased by
the Government before the Great War,
would probably be twice as much to-
day as at the time the land was ac
quired. Meanwhile the Government
has had in rent from the properties on
this great site a meager amount, by
no means representing an adequate
interest on the cost Of the land.
1t is therefore on all accounts desir
able that the public building legisla-
ton should be so framed as to insure
an immediate beginning upon the pro-
gram of constructions at the Capital
in accordance with the theory of the
five-year program project, from which
this present larger plan has grown.
Evening star., 1925-02-05
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN

Q. When was the Grant Memorial
in the Botanic Gardens unveiled?-
T. NJ w.
A. This memorial was dedicated
April 81, 1922.
@. If man owns his own home
does the insurance have to pass on
the proper installation of radio
aerials?--C. D. f.
A. The office of the fire under
writer's OF the District OF Columbia
says that 1t has no regulation in re-
gard to the installation of aerials.
The various fire insurance companies
now have clauses in their policies
which cover radio: however. this diff
fers with each company. The under.
writer's suggest that in your case
the District Of Columbia Fire De-
partment has regulations with which
you should comply.
@. Is the name Of the body of
water in front of the Lincoln ne
mortal Mirror Lake?-B. w.
A. The, pond in front of the Lin
coin Memorial is known as the Mirror
Pool.
@. Do light, electricity and radio
waves travel with exactly the same
speed?-B. S.
A. Light and radio waves travel
with the same speed in a vacuum.
The front of an electrical disturb
anoe In q wire travels with this
speed, but the actual current is usu-
ally much slower.
Q. How many Americans reside in
Paris M. A r.
A About $4,000 Of the residents OF
Paris are Americans.
@. Who coined the phrase "a little
learning is dangerous thing?"-
! II. e.
A. It is quoted from Essay on
Criticism by Alexander Pope.
@. In speaking of ones husband to
a. social equal should one say "John
said" ''Mr. Jones said" or my hus-
band said"?-P. Y.
A.. She should say John said" or
| my husband said" The latter ex-
preston is used when one is speak
ing to a person who Is unfamiliar
| with the given name Of the speakers
husband.
O. Are there snakes in the oceanf
e B.
A. The Biological Survey says there
are a number OF species of aquatic
i
snakes are numerous in the waters
surrounding Southeastern Asia
Q. When was the Steuben Society
| formed?-G. A. NJ
A. The Steuben Society was founded
! in New York in 1919. 1t is composed
| of American citizens wholly or in
| part of German origin, who oppose
any league of foreign nations. The
| organization is purely political and
without regard for religious profes-
| sion.
Q. What kind OF deer IS II that
have such long ears?-F. l. B.
A. Mule deer, often called Western
mule deer. are noted for their re-
| markable ears. Their ears are
inches long and are covered with
| hair.
! Q. What can do to prevent creo-
| sote from forming in a chimney? We
| burn wood In the grate.-W. D. B.
| A The creosote deposit in a chin
ney is a product of distillation from
| burning wood. Greater quantities OF
| the deposit are produced when green
wood is burned, so the best precau-
! ton is to be sure that you are using
| dry wood. Chimneys that are SUBJ
| jected to cold winds are more suscep-
| tible to creosote than others, as the
Evening star., 1925-02-05

All of Wilhelm's previous posses
sions will be restored to him, minus
the incumbrance Of a scepter. The
ex-kaiser was not much Of a states
man. but he is a highly successful
business man.
Evening star., 1925-02-05

There has been an increase in gaso-
line production. The supply, how
at the filing stations warrants. it is
claimed, a raise of price. There is
no reliable method Of guessing the
market.
Evening star., 1925-02-05

that the world is no worse than it used
to be, but that the facilities for con.
cealment have greatly deteriorated.
The coming generation will be well
informed as to what it Is necessary
to avoid and hypocrisy will afford
scant refuge.
Evening star., 1925-02-05
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Evening star., 1925-02-05

Children once worried about being
kept in school. Education pursues
pleasanter and more persuasive lines.
At this day the only fear Is that of
inadequate facilities that may keep
some of them out. "
Evening star., 1925-02-05

Europeans used to know but little
about American politics. At present
many Europeans take credit for know
ing more about it than Americans
themselves.
Evening star., 1925-02-05

An inquiring Senate is evidently
disposed to keep Secretary OF State
Hughes as busy as possible before
his resignation goes into effect. There
is never any disposition to spare the
willing worker.
Evening star., 1925-02-05

Editors Of the country are almost
unanimous in favor of ratification of
the Isle Of Pines treaty with Cuba
now pending before the Senate after
lying in the files OF the committee on
foreign relations for Fl years.
The long delay-nearly 81 years
In acting on the Isle Of Pines treaty
with Cuba has obscured public inter
est in it and knowledge of the case
for ratification" says the New York
Herald Tribune, which adds: by the
provisions. of the Spanish treaty of
peace the Isle of Pines was omitted
from the boundaries of Cuba to be
specified in its constitution. the title
Of ownership thereof being left to flu
ture adjustment by treaty. Tho Isle
Of Pines has been governed de facto
as Cuban territory. We do not cover
It. The American settlers there fear
some economic hardship If the island
passes irrevocably under Cuban SOW
ereignty. But their rights and prop
erty are protected in the Hay treaty
and the United States will still reta In
it's partial protectorate over the
whole OF Cuba. There are no public
reasons Of sufficient weight to justify
disapproval of the long. side-traeked
Hay -Quesada convention
1.-THE case of the island American ms
Philadelphia Public Ledger, which
continues: Historically. geograph-
icaily and even politically it seems
indefensible. True, they migrated
there in the belief that it was Amert-
can territory, but such claims were
not made by Washington, but by tho
development companies that bought
land in the Isle of Pines and resold
1t in small tracts to thousands of
A
the Seattle Times IAN impartial view
Of the question should convince the
average American that Cuba's claim
to the island is good For one thing,
it can be shown that II was always
considered as part OF Cuba since It
was discovered by Columbus In 1884,"
While the Detroit Free Press thinks
America means to stick to the Hay
Quesada bargain, the moro so as the
Isle Of Pines question has for two
decades been q cloud over Cuban
American relations and has given
rise to misgivinss IN Latin America
generally" e-;~
4 r 49,
IAN interesting bit of history"
says the Springfield Union, concerns
the negotiations under the. Platt
amendment by which the. Cuban sec
retary Of state and the American
Minister to Cuba negotiated two
treaties, under one of which our Gov
ernment secured naval bases at
Guantanamo and Bahia Honda This
treaty was promptly ratified by, both
governments. The same parties
signed a treaty which confirmed
Cuba's title to the Isle of Pines.
Even were II held that the title to
the Isle of Pines was left an open
question pending the negotiations for
naval bases, It was manifestlyf an
action little short of dishonorable
for our Government to take over the
naval bases under one treaty and
refuse to ratify tho other confirm
ing Cubas title to the Isle Of Pines"
1.-THE fact is" observes the Des
Moipes Tribune News, that the
United States committed itself to a
program shortly after the war with
Spain and the still small voice of
national conscience has been smaller
and quieter ever since. 1t has been
quite deaf to the Philippine reitera-
tions OF perfectly, tntelligibls Ameris
eaA 0eemi4Aa MAAA hAGasA nAegSAla
Evening star., 1925-02-05
Ingratitudes.

A nations people mold its mood
Throughout the years that fly
Republics show ingratitude--
But so do you and I!
Evening star., 1925-02-05

"a natchelly talkative person." said
Uncle Eben, generally has de best
Of an araument, owin' to his vocal
cedD beini - - ho0eA eApo1aanAa
Evening star., 1925-02-05
Artistic Advantage.

do you enjoy going to the opera?"
Every much," answered Miss
Cayenne. lowing to its being in q
foreign language the words can be as
rough as the performers like. You're
not compelled to understand it."
Evening star., 1925-02-05
Restrained Expression.

ReSC[dncU EXpf6SSIO1i.
Your latest remarks contained no
new ideas whatever" protested the
old friend.
That's all right" answered SEN
ator Sorghum. my position requires
a certain amount of oratory. If I
can't be known as a man OF silence
/ can at least attain the reputation Of
not saying anything"
Jud Tunkins says parents and chill
dren should understand each other
better, but not we'll enough to at
tend the same jazz parties
Evening star., 1925-02-05
Since the World Began.

Smc6 tHe WOrIu b6gaN.
We listen to great erudition
From people who take the position
That they are sufficiently clever
To supervise human endeavor;
We hear an abundance Of chatter
Describing just what is the matter
But remarks have not yet been ex-
tended
To show how affairs may be rnended.
Evening star., 1925-02-05

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Business Office 11th st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York ONCE: 40 East 42nd st.
Chicago Once: Tower Building
Evening star., 1925-02-05

O. Who coined the phrase "a little
learning is a dangerous thing?'-
II. e.
A. 1t is quoted from Essay on
Criticism" by Alexander Pope.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
HONEST CROOK WANTED
1cggs, Frightened, Leave Safe Primed, and Police Fear to Touch It; Manager Growing Impatient.

New York. March 11.-There is an honest job in New York for a professional safe-cracker.
 Several weeks ago vegas prined a safe in a theater office with nitro glycerine but were frightened away. Since that time police have guard ed the safe.
 The police department and fire department made several gestures to open it but always thought better of it. The bomb squad passed the job 10 the bureau of combustibles.
 Harry Karasik. manager of the thcater, wants the money inside and IS getting impatient. He said ycs- terday:
 If I don't get action soon I'm going to get a hard boiled safe cracker just out of Sing Sing who wants an honest job.'
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Woman Is Taken From
 Home by Court Order

Philadelphia, March II. -- Mrs.
 Margaret Hall who for months has ,defed efforts of the authorities to have her vacate her home in the
 path of the approach to the rapidly growing Delaware river bridge, was yesterday removed from the prem ises and taken to comfortable lodg- lings in another part of the city Today when the bridge construc- Ition men delivered an ultimatum she went to bed. Welfare federal ton workers lifted her from bed, dressed her, and supervised her re- moval. Destruction of the home be- gan at once.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
as a man who has done excellent
Weir Named supcrnumerary

do d lldH NHO HdS uOnS excellent work.
 Weir Named Supcrnumerary
 Charles II. Weir, 2S, of 46 Glen street was appointed to the super numerary force after he had ap- peared before the board and satis- fled 1t of his qualifications. Weir was asked If he would be willing to do police duty without a club and he answered that he felt capable of king care of himself without that weapon.
 A request by Patroman Clarence kumm for an allowance towards a new overcoat for one which he had torn while arresting a man was re- ferred to Chief William C. Hart with power 10 act. kumm had his coat torn and the board paid for repairing it. but now the patrolman finds he needs new coat.
 Appointment of Clerk
 The board discussed the appoint ment of clerk for the department, the position being open on April 1 as the result of an appropriation by the city council. Some applications have been received already but 1t was voted 10 invite anyone desiring the position to forward applications to Clerk Joseph McGrail. Commis- sioner Jackson said that he did not feel that there should be any haste in making the appointment and that before it was made, the duties of the clerk should be decided upon so that they could be taken into consideration in making the choice.
 It was voted 10 request the city council to divert the 50 cents col lectnd by the department from upernumeraries doing duty in halls from the city treasury 10 the police pension fund. At the present time, when a supernumerary does duty at a hall, he collects $50, the 50 cents going into the city treasury. IL was thought that the proper place for the money to go was the police pension fund. Chief Hart said that in a year, the money col lected from this source amounted to about s700.
 The traffic light which has been on trial at the corner of Stanley and East Main streets, and the stop and go' signs in the center of the city did not meet with the approval of the board and it was voted to send them back to the manufacturers.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11

tion to he considered at the next meeting, Commissioner William F. Lange suggested that further nonii- nations be put over to the next meeting to give the board an op- portunity to consider all the men who are eligible for the appoint nent so that they would be sure that no man who has given long and honorable service as a member of the supernumerary force would be overlooked.
 When the question of appointing a detective sergeant was brought before the meeting by Chairman Dunn, he said that he felt that one of the sergeants should he given the berth, for although it Is not a higher rank, it is looked upon in the department as a promotion. Commissioner Parker then nomi- mated Sergeant Elinger and the nomination was seconded by Com missioners Lange and Jackson.
 Commissioner Jackson, in nomi- hating O'Mara for advancement to the sergeancy. said that the police man had established an enviable record during his service with the detective bureau, performing his duty at all time with the greatest degree of efficiency Commissioner Parker seconded the nomination, saying that there are also other men who have worked hard and established fine records, but as there was only one vacancy, he felt that O Mara would do credit to the department as sergeant. He men- tioned Policeman Thomas ]. Feency
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Phila. Cafe Abandons
 All Further Dancing

Philadelphia. March 1.-The Cafe L'Aiglon today discontinued all dancing while city officials w>Se discussing the advisability of re- voking the dance permit of the place, as the result of raid last Friday, when liquor was seized. "1f we wanted to continue dancing" said J. c. Patton, one of the man. agement, i've would have to place guard at the roor and search every patron. All we could do was to warn the dancers that liquor is prohibited. To avoid embarrass- ment we are discontinuing dancing"
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
FIGHT IN BACK WOODS
Three Stabbed in Back and Four Others Wounded in Penn. Moun- tain Feud.

Connellsville. Pa., March it. Three men were stabbed in the back and four were slightly hurt by bull lets in fight in the mountains near South ConnellsviIle, yesterday. 1t was learned today when stories of a mountain feud were told to Fay cite county authorities.
 Women members of the families joined in the fighting, although none of them was hurt.
 The fight started when Charles Schoyer tried to collect $1S0 from Raymond Evans. Evans called three of his friends Ralph Prump, 19; Harry Bierley, 19. and Louis Pierce, 95, and gave battle. Schoy- CTS two brothers, Ted and Annias, and George Balda, joined him and the fight lasted for several hours.
 Trump, Bierley and Pierce are in the Connellsville hospital with stab wounds, while the three Schoyer brothers and Balda are in the coun-
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Sudbury Official, Ousted,
 Reelected to Office

Salisbury Mass, March 11.-Har- old F. Congdon. who resigned as selecrman and chief of police several months ago when indicted on rum conspiracy charges was reelected seleCtman in yesterdays town cleo ton. He polIed 10 votes more than Representative Edmund Bartlett who was third in the voting. George w, Pettingell Jed in number of votes cast and will fill the other vacancy on the board.
 GonCdoH was one of those indlct- od by the federal grand jury in Bos- ton in connection with tho So-CallHd Salisbury rum conspiracy case. He pleaded nolo contendrre and a son. tence of fonr months was imposed,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11

the board should commend Patrol man Woods. Woods arrested a man in a restaurant about a week ago, and in spite of the fact that his prisoner was a trained wrestler who possesses enormous strength, the policeman succeeded in getting him 10 the station without using the club. Help from onlookers was not forthcoming, Chairman Dunn said
 because they were afraid of the man. All members of the board concurred with Chairman Dunn that Woods was to be commented.
 Will Appoint Regular Patrolman
 Appointment of 3 regular natrol.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
Airman Is Drowned as
 Plane Falls Into River

Newport New, Va, March H. Captain J. C. McAvoy Of Mountain Top. Pa. reserve officer and student aviator, was drowned, and Lieut.. Colonel William F. Schaufler, of New Jersey, narrowly escaped death yesterday when the airplane in which they were flying plunged into the Potomac river near Nilleuheck. Va Failure of the planes motors when the craft was only a short dis tance ahop" the water was said hy Colonel Schauffler to have been the cause Of the accident.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
APPOINT ELL|NGER
 T0DETECT|VEPOST
Police Commissioners Also Make
 OMara a Sergeant

Sergeant George c. Ellinger; wa. assigned to the position of detective sergeant by the board of police commissioners at its meeting last night and Policeman Patrick J, O'Mara was promoted to the grade of sergeant, to fill the vacancy caused by the change in position of Ellinger. The change of Sergeant Ellinger and the advancement of O'Mara were to round out the or ganization of the department as provided by ordinance.
 The board also adopted reso- luton asking the city council to create a new office of captain in the department, making the organiza- ton consist of chief, two captains and one lieutenant. Commissioner Thomas F, Jackson, In making a motion for the adoption of the reso- lution. said that he felt such a change necessary so that 1t would he possible to have an officer in charge of the department at all times who would outrank the other men on duty.
 At the present time, on the shift from midnight until 8 o'clock in the morning, there is sergeant on duty at the desk in headquarters. and there are two sergeants doing duty on the streets. Commissioner Jackson said that because of this fact, there was really no man who, by virtue of his rank could com- mand.
 Would Promote Bamforth
 Mention was also made of the fact that Lieutenant Samuel Bam- forth has seen long and honora ble service with the department, and the board felt that 1t would bo only
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11

proper to reward him with a pro- motion.
 Chairman David L. Dunn brought to the attention of the board the act of Patrolman Thomas Woods in ar@sting a, man that gave him a very stubborn battle without using his club on him, The chairman said that because of recent actions by certain members of the department, such feat seemed very unusual and he felt that the members of
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
MIST SELL SHIP

Halifax, N. &. March 11.-An or der has been issued by the admiralty court for the sale within three weeks .of the schooner Ellice B., in order to pay the salary claims of Captain .Gedert.
 Last November the ship Veronica came into this port with reports that it had been footed of liquor at sea by a schooner which 1t was said re- semblod the Ellice R. The case re- sulting from this claim is still pend ing.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11

man to fill the vacancy caused by the advancement of Patrolman O'Msra was not made, the hoard feeling that all eligible members Of the supornumcrary force should he given opportunity to file arnl;ca- tionS for the berth Before the de- clsion on this point was made. Com missioner Edwin Parker had nomi- mated Surc@,Isv Policeman John C~,fF-r1,5~ -h~ apNointmcnt and the nII1e was left in nomina.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11

ty jail at Uniontown, charged with telonious shooting and assault and battery. They were slightly wounded.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-11
POLA NEGRI TO SAIL

Hollywood. Cal, March 11.-Pola Negri. motion picture actress, left here yesterday for Europe via New York. She plans to remain abroad about six weeks. 4-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-19

used at Northwestern somehow
finds its way quickly to every col
lege campus, from Maine to
Wyoming. Butler is no exception.
For instance common droop" is
a successor to "alI wet" The com
mon droop" is the sad-eyed lad or
girl who doesn't fit in with the
general scheme of things around
the campus.
"Mugging" Is Passe
"Mugging" and "petting" are now
passe. "Mugging" is now back
porching," derived from an old song,
Last Night on the Back Porch, ="
according to the Northwestern hand
book.
The technique of back porching"
is variously described One who
lacks the touch born of experience
in the art is one who merely
"pecks" The expert is known as
the "fadeout.'
When a girl proves to be a "dud"
on a date, she is known as wet
drip" A bin" is Of the same va
riety as wet drip" but not quite
so much of a "dud.
Flattery Still "OiI'
Flattery is still "oil'' to the
campus.
Slang also extends to the world
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-08-19
LAST CONTEST
ESSAYS ARRIVE
Winners to Be Announced
Saturday Night.

The last essays in the contest for
the best 200 word composition on
1.-THE Future of Indianapolis" con-
Quoted by The Hoosier Post, 624
Veterans of Foreign Wars. and The
Indianapolis Times, reached the
Times Essay Editor today. The con
test closed at midnight Tuesday.
Indianapolis boys and girls under
eighteen will learn who are the
prize-winners at lawn fete given by
the V. F. W. at Spades Park Sat
urday night.
The three judges. Fred J. Byers,
adjutant and quartermaster of the
Indiana. Department, V. F. w. AL
bert l.. Pauley, commander of the
Hoosier post, and Felix T. Bruner,
editor of The Times, are busily go
ing over the manuscripts.
A large number of well-written
essays were received. Be sure to
be on hand at the festival Saturday
night, and listen for your name as
winner Of one of the nine cash
prizes.