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Evening star., 1925-06-06
The Governors Voice.

Gov. Alfred Smith of New York is
reckoned at present as one Of the most
prospective" Of Democrats. Elected
chief executive of the State last No
vember by big vote, while the country
and the State were alike going Repub-
lican by heavy margins, he is regarded
as an asset of exceptional value to the
party. He has just passed through a
strenuous period, facing Legislature
of hostile partisan composition, and
cation" to put across a program of
State financing in the face of Repub-
lican opposition. He has suffered physi-
cally in the course of this stiff en-
deavor, and now his physician orders a
complete rest for him. A particular
item of the prescription has its special
significance for politicians in all the
States. The doctors orders include
complete abstention from all public
speaking for several weeks. Gov.
Smith is a docile patient and has ac-
cepted the dictum of his medical ad-
wiser. He has therefore Cancelled all
personal and speaking engagements.
Now comes the interesting fact.
Those cancellations include no less
than 1,o40 engagements. The number
is mentioned casually in the account of
the governors condition, as though
,040 engagements were normal mum.
ber for an active State executive and
prospective candidate for higher office
to have on his books at one time. No
mention is made Of the length of time
which is covered by these appoint.
ments to speak and confer.
So it would seem that Gov. Smith
has planned to be a very busy man
for the next few weeks or months. He
has booked himself up full for all sorts
of activity. He has made what must
be accepted as a record of obligations
to get In contact with the people, in.
dividualiy and collectively. It may be
Evening star., 1925-06-06

doubted IL any other public man has
ever had more than a thousand speak
ing and conference, engagements on
his tablets at one time.
This matter of the cancellation Of
Gov. Smiths engagements because his
doctor will not allow him to use his
voice for some time to come may well
leaders and conspicuous personages Of
that political faith. The next Demo
cratic national convention, 1t is well
assured. will not be held in New York
City. or within the boundaries of New
York State. But wherever it is held
Gov. "Al" will be right there, prob
ably with voice fully restored.
Evening star., 1925-06-06
Enforcing Federal Criminal Laws.

Breaking down of the administra-
ton of Federal criminal law was
graphically described by United
States District Attorney Buckner of
the southern district of New York
yesterday. addressing the Georgia
State Bar Association at Tybee
Island. Assuming that the conditions
prevalent in New York may be typi-
cal of those existing in other juris-
dictions. the district attorneys s
description of them, their causes and
proposed remedies may be said to
have national application.
The chief reason he assigned for
the breakdown of the Federal GRIM
inal law in New York is the multi
plication of Federal offenses without
adequate machinery for enforcement
and because there is not enough
magic in a Government printing press
to act as investigator, prosecutor,
grand jury, judge, clerk, petit jury
and all the other officials needed for
prosecution.
1t is found, contrary to proba BILE
general Government belief. that 1t is
not alone prohibition which paralyzes
administration of Federal criminal
law, but 1t has become the fashion
to make prohibition the whipping
boy for everything, and the laws
which help to make the congestion
and to crush the officials seeking en-
forcement are those relating to
immigration, pure food, taxes, mar
cotics, customs, navigation, banking,
postal matters and many other sub
jects. Forced to pick and choose, the
Federal attorney has resolved to Sc
lect the important violators of the
law instead Of the unimportant law
breakers.
District Attorney Buckner has four
suggestions of changes to bring the
methods of administration up to date
and repllce the present ones that are
SO yearf old. He suggests, first, the
establishment of inferior Federal
courts for the trial of petty offenders
and misdemeanors. His second
remedy would make 1t impossible for
a convicted man to be released on
bail while appealing to higher
court. He thinks that keeping a con-
victed man in jail would decrease
appeals by s5 per cent, since most
appeals are based on a forlorn hope
and the attorneys prospect of
another fee. He suggests the crea-
ton by Congress of official grand jury
stenographers, which are provided
under the laws II some States. He
feels this would se a curb upon and
admonition to district attorneys. He
makes an eloquent plea for increased
salaries of Federal judges, which are
at present grossly inadequate"
The subject of enforcement of Fed
eral criminal law has frequently been
brought to the attention of the public
and it is safe to assume that 1t will
be taken up in Congress at the next
session.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

been looking for these four rounds.
His right fist travelled up, down and
over, describing an orbit of not more
that foot, If that much.
1t caught "Frenchy" on the chin,
toppling him forward on hands and
knees, where he stayed, his black
head swaying as if he would fain play
animal and eat grass, but somehow
could not see the fodder.
The referees hand began to go up
and down-one-two-t
He can get up.'
He can't get up; he's gone"
The referees hand kept moving up
and down "Frenchy" was out. The
official caught the gloved hands of
Jimmie and held them aloft for d
second as a visible sign that the
Knockout King was winner.
Jimmie had hit him.
AS l moved out of the hall, along
with the scores of jubilant fight fans,
world who inVeigh against So-called
prize fights might have been there,
too.
1t would have done them good to
have seen the outstanding young
bucks, most of them in the service
OF their country, exchange blows
face to face, man to man, with as
much unconcern as If they had been
playing checkers back in the bar
racks.
/ single out the women, because
perhaps not one in one hundred thou
sand has ever seen a Sparring eXhibi-
ton, and therefore has the queerest
ideas about the whole thing, much
as the good mothers of yesteryear
made such mistake about the
nickel novels"
The writer of these lines, for in.
stance, ought to be in prison for life,
at the very least, according to the
old notions of the criminal possibili.
ties of the nickel novels, because in
his youth he read a stack of them
almost as high as the Washington
Monument.
Nick Carter, Old King Brady, Frank
Merriwell, Fred Fearnot and the other
heroes of those colorful stories, as a
matter of fact, did the youth of that
age a good deal of good The moth
ers were mistaken, that is all.
Similarly, I believe, the average
woman is somewhat misjudging the
average prize fight" as held today
under decent auspices. No doubt
There are DTuldl TSntS, put on by
tough mucks, where ff-color tactics
prevail.
A well conducted "sparring exhibi.
ton" however. is distinctly another
thing. l honestly believe that SO out
of 100 sweet ladies who honor this
column with their attention would
have enjoyed seeing Jimmie knock
out "Frenchy" LIE Clair.
l stepped right out of the cleanness
Of rose and gladiolus garden, where
grass was fresh, where bright blooms
nodded, into the gymnasium where
six exhibition, no-decision bouts were
held. CThat -'no-decision" stuff is a
joke. When you topple a man over
for the count of ten, there is decision
all rightly
From garden to squared circle-and
the latter was just as decent in its
way as the former. You see. ii is
quite possible to have read Buffalo
Bill" stories and THE Liberty BOYS
of '76" and later to enjoy even more
Shakespeare, Carlyle, Emerson, Plato,
Booth Harrington, H. G. Wells, Conan
Doyle, kipling, or what not author.
Likewise one can step from garden
to prize fight" with equal enjoyment,
appreciating the rose on its stem and
the husky marine swapping blows
with another chap. Roses were born
to blow, and men for blows, at least
now and then.
Hit him, Jimmie!
Evening star., 1925-06-06
Americans Abroad Start
Free-Speech Row at Home

Utterances of American citizens in
Europe, giving their views as to pub
lie opinion here on war debts, have
resulted in a merry row at home
Representative Hamilton Fish of New
York, taking notice of the Presidents S
feeling that such utterances hamper
the work of the State Department.
proposes that the persons who make
such statements as have been quoted
be punished under the Logan act
an ancient statute of Benjamin
F'ranklin'S time.
The American love of free speech
is too strong, however, to permit
many even among the severeSt critics
of talkative travellers to advocate
legal suppression. Mr.. Fish's know
ledge of the law may be great" the
Lynchburg News admits, "and his
Interpretation of it accurate, but how
many persons expect to see anybody
in Jail as a result? To the American
people it would look too much like
creating the crime of lese majestic and
entirely too much like strangulation
of the right of free speech, a right
that still exists, occasional evidence
to the contrary notwithstanding.
The contention that intelligent policy
rests upon free expression is upheld
also by the Wichita Beacon, which
says: This country cannot aHord 10
be placed in the position of gagging
it's citizens. The inalienable right of
free speech applies very pertinently
here. Every citizen has the right to
express his views on foreign debts"
r X
Admitting this right of American
citizens, the Cincinnati Times-Star,
nevertheless, holds that the place
where self-appointed diplomats really
should speak is the United States"
The Cincinnati paper adds: Here,
and here alone, will the foreign policy
of the United States be formed The
oratorical invasion of France by men
who hold no official position would
seem as officious as 1t is mischievous.
A special obligation on the part of
the men who have spoken is seen by
the Watertown Times, which sug
gests: mo one denies that they have
right to talk, but they should re-
member that they are more than
private citizens. Mr.. Gerard is
former Ambassador. Mr.. Wickersham
is a former cabinet member. Mr..
Green is the chairman of the most
important committee of the House of
Representatives"
when Congressman William r.
Green, who, as chairman of the ways
and means committee, has no direct
concern with foreign affairs, gives
out his views" observes the Wall
Street Journal, "the position is COM
plicated, and it is necessary to make
clear to foreigners the distinction
between our sdAst1ve and legis-
Evening star., 1925-06-06

Iative branches. There need be no
delicacy about explaining the ma
chinery of the American Governmc-t
to foreign critics. If our State -
partment will be at the pains ~.
showing French and English public
men the method in which our busi-
ness is conducted. it may trust TO
their intelligence to make roughly
correct valuations of the outgivings
of Mr.. Kahn, Mr.. Gerard, Mr.. Wicker
sham, Mr.. Green or even Mr.. Borah."
x x x 4
There is a wide field of adjustment
and arrangement" remarks the Fort
Worth Star-Telegram, and it is the
job of the governments of the two
countries to find some suitable point
for meeting. 1t cannot be aided by
gratuitous assistance from private
individuals. 1t is, moreover, job
that can only be hindered by indis+
criminate talk on either side of the
water" -
1T may be that American opinion
will change; but until it does change.
probably more harm than good viii
result from the remarks which Mr..
Kahn apd other American apologists
are making" says the Worcester
Telegram. 'Mr. Kahn has no call to
interpret the soul of the American
people," according to the Toledo
Blade.
80 far. the high official spokes-
man has not extended his dis
pleasure to magazines and news
papers," says the st. Louis Post-Dis~
patch, but that may well be the next
step. No doubt Messrs. Kahn and
Wickersham will accept the rebuke
offered, and be quiet in the future.
But the incident is not likely to deter
other mouthpieces of opinion not
specifically mentioned" The Dayton
News contends the expression of an
individual carries the more weight in
the absence of a firm government
pan," and the Brooklyn Eagle OBJ
serves that during a long pefio6x
about the only way in which we kept
in touch with European nations and%
with many international activities
was through these unauthorized#
agents"
The Baltimore Evening Sun offers
it's own explanation for the contro%
versy: Politicians have been kndwnM
to call each other liars without casuW
altieS. They will remain unper7M
turbed in the face of profane epithetsE
But call one a politician and then#
watch him swell with wrath" They
Milwaukee Journal, minimizing
happy words at banquets," suggests,
however, that the Logan law "be tried
out first on congressman" The
Charleston Post sees a possibility of
"every citizen being compelled to
wear muzzle whenever he leaves
his home"
Evening star., 1925-06-06
An Artistic Disappointment.

How did that fight come to start
so suddenly"
I'VE was misled." answered Cactus
Joe. "Of course, all us Crimson Gulch-
ers is anxious to get into the movie
game, an when a stranger come along
with lot Of equipment we naturally
got busy. We thought he was a mo-
tion picture man, but he was only
drummer.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

A great deal of fun was made Of the
failure of Prof. Langley to prove his
well founded theories. A great deal of
fun has been made of Henry Ford's
success in demonstrating the prac.
ticability Of machine which engineers
had declared would never work. The
line Of demarcation between tragedy
and comedy is delicate and hard to
define.
Evening star., 1925-06-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Where the Bad News Comes From

Where the Bad News Comes From.
Sometime, upon a Summer night
When we have heard, the whole day
through,
OF the Kiosk, in sunshine bright
Which tells of rising warmth anew
Sometime I'm to glide along,
When all deserted is the town
By the depressed and weary throng,
And tear that cussed Kiosk down!
Evening star., 1925-06-06
heart of patriotism and

Norwegian heart of patriotism and
loyalty.
President and Mrs. Coolidge, to-
gether with Secretary of State kellogg
from Minnesota-and Prince Olaf of
Norway, are guests of honor. Among
the speakers, besides the President,
will be two Norwegian women--Kris-
tine Bonnevie, the only woman to
hold the rank of professor in the Uni
versity Of Oslo, and Astrup Larsen,
a Norwegian woman editor.
tcopyEigAA. 1s9A b. Fam Z. Coi1insl
Evening star., 1925-06-06

1t is asserted by Col. Bryan that
evolution is disproved because ass
milk, though most resembling human
humanity descended from an ass. In
his biological onslaught Col. Bryan
would not hesitate to bring the family
relationships of the democratic DON
key into Instantaneous controversy.
Evening star., 1925-06-06
Modified Aspiration.

4UOQfHCU
when I was small boy thought
I might be President of the United
States
$50 did l." answered Senator Sor-
ghum. But being President Of the
United States is now the least of my
ambitions. I realize that I am lucky
If 1 can get reelected to my present
position"
Evening star., 1925-06-06

One Of the most startling points of
interest in a study of American his
tory would be a list Of the people who
were seriously regarded as having a
chance to become President of the
United States.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

The hope that Amundsen is safe is
still strong. But there is no use in
Withholding the relief expedition which
is customarily held in readiness for
every polar exploration.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

Harry Thaw declares that he enjoys
his little farm. An occasional trip to
New York to buy seeds and agricul-
tural implements affords its relaxa-
tions to him, the same as to any other
out-of-town buyer.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

Jud Tunkins says he hopes these ma
tional debts are goin' to get adjusted
in a friendly way; his personal ex-
perience bein' that it's easier to love
your enemies than it is to love your
creditors.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

There is resentment toward the idea
of being descended from a monkey,
but during hot wave it is pleasant to
think of being descended from a fish.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

Showmen must presently begin to
wonder whether the best part Of the
entertainment is not being given free
by the publicity directors.
Evening star., 1925-06-06
Washington Monument.

Oh, splendid shaft, so white and tall,
You stand in majesty complete.
On you we yet may have to call
For help in measuring the heat.
The old thermom's tiny thing
That occupies but little space
To you the mercury We'll bring
Unhindered in it's upward pace.
Evening star., 1925-06-06
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Evening star., 1925-06-06

The position of an airplane in
museum is. after all, not 80 important
as the abundance Of its companionship
in the sky.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

The Chinese insist on giving the
japanese something to think about on
their own side Of the ocean.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

The Weather Bureau is proving it.
self reliable, even at the risk of ap-
pearing pessimistic.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

Adam an Eve was happy" said
Uncle Eben, "till dat serpent come
along an introduced de question Of
apple sauce" q
Evening star., 1925-06-06
Coal and Ice.

Old King Cole was a jolly old soul,
But as the air grows warmer,
We seek advice from Old King Ice
Who Is a true reformer.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

Q. Who was the original of Eva
in Uncle Toms Cabin?"-R. G. E
A. She was a Miss Letcher of
Virginia-Kentucky family who mar
ried Gen. Kennedy.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

Q. What were the bank clearings
in New York City in 19232-W. W. D.
A. Total bank clearings in New
York City in 1928 were SAL ,252 .00o.-
000 of this figure, S214.621, ,000,0 900 for
New York City.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

Q. Is the study of Latin increasing
or decreasing?-V T. G.
A. In 1890 3469 per cent of stu
dents studied Latin; in 1900, 5O.61 per
cent, and in 1922, 2752 per cent.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

@. II the King of England has
daughters only, would the eldest be
called the Princess of Wales ?-R. NJ.
A. In the event of a default of
male heir to the throne of Great Brit
ain there is no precedent for fe-
male heir to hold the title of Princess
of Wales. Queen Victoria acceded to
the throne under such conditions and
did not bear the title. The wife of
the Prince of Wales is the Princess
of Wales.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

Q. What is done with old tin cans?
"A. J.
A. Old tin cans which are collected
are usually sold to large companies
and retinned to be used over again.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

@. How many stones are in the
Washington Monumental. o. N.
a. 1t has been estimated that there
are % 600.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

@. Is the earth fiat at the poles?-
w. NJ.
A. 1t is slightly fiattened.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

@. Who were the three great gener-
ais who were never defeated?-Ws
S. T.
A. Alexander the Great died 800
B. c., Julius Caesar (assassinated AZ
B. CO and the Duke of Wellington
(died 1852.
Evening star., 1925-06-06
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN

Q. Where did the custom of wear
ing orange blossoms at weddings orig
inate2-N. G. w.
A The custom is of Moorish origin.
Orange blossoms are symbolic Of chas-
tity and fecundity.
Evening star., 1925-06-06

There need be no
explaining the ma
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-01-07

The Time and Place to Buy Worthwhile
Folks, Here's the Reason!
MIR. Jameson Says

This month W e work for you n for ourselves. January is not a money making month
for u.s. But it's great money saving month fOrO r customers while we don't expect to make
profits we do expect to get the stores s@sOnabem merchandise ship shape mh the @asOna head
That's Om reward or turning merchandise over to you for so much less than usual prices
Clearance days are one of the necessary evils Of Mek keeping for us, but since that makes a
delightful economy season for our customers we are well content ito forge profits for the time
New Britain herald., 1925-03-17
Berlin Women Tire of
 Dancing Without Men

Berlin. March IS. -- This years ball of Berlin's women artists marked an important departure from a tradition of 30 years. While formerly it was a festive occasion for women only, the mere male was this year not only invited, but fairly wooed.
 When the women artists of the German capital started out in 1895 to arrange an annual costume party, they hit upon the novel idea of limiting it to members of the fair sex. This meant that all women with 1.-the, graceful figure dressed as men and as such became the dancing partners for the others. The ball enjoyed great popularity among the suffragettcs, who point ed out that women were not con- demned to wait modestly until some male dancer asked them to have a turn on the floor, but anybody in female attire could unblushingly ask anybody in male garb to dance.
 But when the ball was revived for the first time after the war. year ago, it was found that the modern woman no longer cares to come to a ball of spinsters. There fore it was decided 10 invite men this year.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-17
WOMEN EXHIBIT AT
 LONDON DOG SHOW
Eight Thousand Canines Entered
 in Cruit'S Event

London, March l7,--Eight thous- and dogs from comical little pups weighing but n few ounces to mas sive' moping St, Bernards, were en- tered this month in Crufts Show, the greatest crowd of canines ever exhibited in England. Almost one tenth of the entries were Alsatians. The interest in them beginning after the war has increased with unex- nmpled rapldity, until the Alasian has become the most popular Of all show dogs in Great Britain.
 Each year the proportion of wom- on exhibitors increases. Most of the kennels scattered over the country are nowadays in feminine care.t
 The men, however, still are in the majority among the owners of sport ing dogs. This year, with King George among the exhibitors, the Labradors seem the most popular of all retrievers Their smooth coats far outnumber the wavy-haired type of hunting dog. Sporlmcn regard them highly, not only because Of their surpassing hunting qualities, but with due regard for their good looks, docile disposition. intelligence and afrectionate ways. They are both faithful companies and trust worthy guards.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-17
PUGET SOUND COAST "
 GUARDS SEEK BOOZE
Much Coming in Over Northwest Burdcr; New Boats Intended to
 Run Down Rum smugglcrs

Seattle, March 17. More than $l,00O,000 is 10 be expended by the United States coast guard service, thirteenth district, embracing Puget Sound, the west coast of Washing ton, and Alaska, during 1925 in wagng q relentless war against Brtish-C Columbia rum runners, ac- cording to Capt. F.. G. Dodge. com mander of the district A fleet of 22 speed ooats each 36 fo't long aided by l5 craft Of 75 feet, has been commissioned and assigned to patrol Puget Sound and the western coast of the state. It has been es- timated that the monthly outlay will be S40,0OO. The construction Of the boats cost $410,00O.
 "rhe coast guard service is clos ing np the gaps" said Captain Dodge. "Ordcrs have been issued 10 commanders to shoot 10 sink and kill if the liquor runners do not heed stop signals. If they have no liquor aboard. pick them up for violations of the navigation laws. Harass the rum runner in every pos siblc manner.
 'The government has appropriat- cd st5,Ooo,ooo to stop the snug gling of liquor. We are going to do it 10 the best of our ability. We have the equipment. men and money"