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Evening star., 1925-12-25
Jim Was Different.

From the Savannah News
The teacher wanted to know why
Jim had absented himself from school
for a whole week
But he's past his fourteenth year,
amt he?" said Jim's mother And
me and his father think he's had
schoolin' enough
Nonsense" said the teacher. II
didn't finish my education till I was
Is"
oh said Jim's mother, but Jim's
got brains
Evening star., 1925-12-25
Big Stores Stock Tobacco.

AS a step In increasing their sales
to women. department stores in
France have installed tobacco de-
partments, where woman smokers
may buy almost any kind Of cigarette
and smoking tobacco. 1t was dis
covered that many woman smokers
dislike to patronize the regular to-
bacco shop used by men, and the
larger department stores will try out
the new idea, though there has been
some opposition to it,
Evening star., 1925-12-25
Finds 100 New Flowers.

From the Popular Science Magazine
One hundred new flowers were
brought to the United States recently
when DR.. Francis w. Pennell Of the
Academy Of Natural Sciences, Phila-
delphia, returned from an exploration
trip to Chile and Peru. They are all
species Of the family to which the fox.
glove. snapdraEon and ladyslipper be-
long.
Evening star., 1925-12-25
HubbY's Part.

From the Western Producer Magazine.
you admit you overheard the
quarrel between the defendant ana his
wife?"
"Yis, sor. do" stoutly maintained
the witness.
Tell the court, II you can, what
the husband seemed to be DOING
HE seemed to be doing the listen
ing"
Evening star., 1925-12-25
Old Horseshoes Now Knives.

Horseshoes by the tons have been
collected In the United States and
shipped abroad. especially to China,
where they have been made into all
forms OF knife blades. China Ia
making a big industry Of this and
many knives for boys displayed in
the United States now were a year
or so ago piles of horseshoe junk.
Evening star., 1925-12-25

miles south Of Bishop, and opened
them. allowing the stream to flow into
the parched bed Of the Owens River.
The valley is approximately 100
miles long and varies In width from
5 to 15 miles. It has a population of
5000, including the four principal
towns. Lone Pine. independence, Big
Pine and Bishop.
Evening star., 1925-12-25
Too Soon to Be Sure.

From the Denver News
1t was a merry sailing party All
went well until the breeze freshened
The owner of the sailboat went about
chatting gayly with his guests. do
you enjoy sailing" he aswed Of one
damsel who sat rather silent in the
stern.
III t-t-think So" replied tho fair
maiden. but I'm never sure until
the n-n-reSt day"
Evening star., 1925-12-25

NOHtlnueu 1Tom Flrst Page.D
being entertained in turn by the Ma.
rine Band and the Washington Quar-
tet. Through the radio the program
was carried to the far corners of the
Nation, signalizing the beginning of
the season for the whole country.
Later In the evening the community
spirit of the celebration was continued
from the front portico of the White
House, where the choir of the First
Congregational Church assembled and
sang carols. The lawns of the Exec
utive Mansion We're crowded and sew
eral times the throng joined the choir
in singing the more familiar airs.
After this service the members of the
choir were the guests Of President and
Mrs. Coolidge at an informal recep-
ton,
Evening star., 1925-12-25
Summoned to Worship.

Soon after this program had been
completed the tolling of bells of the
cltyS churches, calling from their
towers high above the streets, sum-
moned the people of all stations in
life to worship the Babe that was
born In Bethlehem one thousand nine
hundred and twenty-nine years ago.
Thousands Of men and women bark
ened to the appeal, and churches of
all creedS were jammed for midnight
services as Christmas morn arrived.
Bishop Freeman was celebrant at
the solemn holy communion service in
the Church of the Epiphany.
The franciscan Monastery, in Brook
land, was packed to the doors and be-
yond, and the midnight mass at St
Patrick s radiated all Of the color and
solemnity that has made it one of the
outstanding Christmas morning serv-
ices in Washington It was broadcast
over the country through station
America.
Community Celebrations.
Many were the private and commu-
nifty celebrations, too. One OF the
most attractive Of these was staged
by the 800 residents of the Clifton
Terrace Apartments, Fourteenth and
Clifton streets. Clifton street from
Fourteenth to Thirteenth was a blaze
Of lights. To make the setting COM
plete a 36-foot tree was lighted, and
children from all over the community
were entertained at the celebration
Frank S. Hight, managing director
Of the Willard Hotel, entertained the
children Of his employees The May
flower Hotel has adorned its lobby
with a big tree. as has the Grace
Dodge Hotel. The dormitoly men of
the 7. NJ. c. A. were entertained at
| their annual Christmas breakfast this
morning. when presents from home
were distributed. Today, singing is
being furnished in every hospital and
institution in Washington through the
District Of Columbia Federation of
Music Clubs.
The pupils Of the First Presbyte-
rian Church Sunday School played
Santa Claus yesterday to the kiddies
Of the Friendship House, 324 Virginia
avenue southeast. The tots Of the
home were gathered around a Christ
mas tree and received gifts. Then
they were served a delicious turkey
dinner.
The Washington Auditorium was
thrown open this morning to any of
the youngsters who wanted to shake
hands with Santa Claus and to re-
ceive candy and toys from him.
Two-score children attended the
party this morning, which was made
possible through the generous con-
tribution of number of Washing
ton merchants. Each Of the children
received a gift and was treated to
q free show by Blackstone the
magician.
Mrs. Coolidge was cheered yester-
day when she helped the Sallies dis
tribute baskets of food at Salvation
Army Temple. Cos e street. Thou
sands Of baskets filled with good
things to eat were given away by
the Salvation Army. and today the
Army is distributing thousands Of
toys to children.
Mrs Coolidge filed the cups OF the
poor folk to overflowing yesterday
when she made short address ex.
pressing happiness at being present
and extending the seasons greetings
70 every ono present
Evening star., 1925-12-25

The International Federation Of
University Women, with branches in
81 countries, plans the creation of
an international fellowship fund" to
enable the best woman scholars in all
countries to study for a year at the
university Of THAR ohedcA
Evening star., 1925-12-25
Rastus Plays Safe.

From Life.
"Rastus. I'll give you SO to have
YOUR picture taken in the cage with
that lion
mo, sub. boss, not me-"
HE won't hurt you. He hasn't any
teeth
"Mebbe so, but I amt going to be
gummed to death by an old lion
Evening star., 1925-12-25

Fifteen hundred dollars a year is
an average income for a stewardess
on a big transatlantic liner, and when
she gets we'll known and is given
regular employment she may earn as
much as $4,000 a year.
Evening star., 1925-12-25

In an English inventors motion
picture protector light from power.
full incandescent lamps IL reflected
from nreprooE paper filuaA
Evening star., 1925-12-25

as a mere Cossack soldier and develop
ed into a leader OF men and a capable
judge of the political necessities Of his
country"
Other Important Finds.
Among the results of the expedition
just completed the archeologist said
that the discovery of ruined fire-wor-
ship temples would shed much light
on the early history of Persian archi-
lecture and craftsmanship. Other dis
coveries will help TO clear up the early
history of India, particularly the
much discussed period between zoo
and 500 AID. Inscriptions and docu-
mentation. not yet fully collated. ap-
pear to show that the whole of north
west India was at one time province
of Persia.
II also found In southern Persia. -
he said, two completely unknown and
historically important inscriptions. one
in the Babylonian language and an
other in the Aramaic script. The lat
ter is on the tomb of Darius at Naksh.
i-Roustam, and had never previously
been found. although the tomb itself
is we'll known. This latter inscription,
which was written in 4s6 B. c.. shows
that already under the first king of
that family this Semitic language
closely related to Hehrew-was one Of
the official languages of the kingdom.
TT Is thus proved that Pahlavi, the
script of the following dynasty and of
the early literature OF the Parsees in
Bombay. can be traced several centu-
ries farther back than we thought.
This throws new light on the religious
writings OF the Zoroastrians. 1t was
unknown previously what language
was used IN the first religious books of
ancient Persia
Copyright 1925 by North American News
paper Alliance.
Evening star., 1925-12-25
ONE DEAD, z HURT
IN AUTO M|SHAPS
Hit-and-Run Driver Sought in
Death of Man-Girls
Injured.

asOne death and two serious injuries
were today's results of traffic acci-
dents of Christmas eve.
John Hicks. colored. Of las Canal
street southwest was knocked down
laSI night While crossing the inter
section of Second and Canal streets
southwest 10y Il mO,oriSt who failed
10 stop. He was treated first at Cas-
ualty Hospital and later was removed
10 GalliuSer Hospital where he died
today
Police of the fourth precinct have
instigated a search for the automobile,
he operator OF which they expect TO
locate today through inforna ton fur
Hished hV persons Witnessing the acCi
dent. An inquest by Coroner Nevitt
will probably be held tomorrow.
Girl Seriously Hurt
Catherine Morrisi. 20 years. l77+ Co.
iumbia road is in Il critical condition
from skull injuries sustained last night
when an automobile. said by police
20 have been operated by George r.
Sinclair of silver Spring. Md, knock
ed down both She and her sister.
Agnes 93 while they We're crossing
Ninth street between NJ and y streets.
Both had been shopping ana were
taking a short cut across the street
when struck by the automoOlie. Their
arms AT the time We're filled with
Christmas packages.
The automobile stopped and the
operator took them to Garfield Hos
Dital. where it was believed today
Catherine was suffering from frac-
ture of the skull and broken
leg. The sister is not in serious con-
dition, having sustained cuts and
bruises.
Mans Leg Is Broken.
While crossing the intersection of
Sixth and T streets. Raymond Hart,
81 years old. 24Sl Eighteenth street,
was knocked down by an automobile
said by police To have been operated
by r. T. Burgess, $40 L street. Hart
was removed to Emergency Hospital
in the automobile that struck him
and physicians pronounced him suffer
ing from a broken leg and fracture of
the skull Burgess was arrested on
charge of reckless driving by police Of
the sixth precinct.
A number OF minor accidents in
which no serious injuries or property
damage resulted also were reported 10
The police.
Evening star., 1925-12-25
SCORES EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT PLAN
House Member Says 1t
Would StrangIe Local
School Systems.

= Opposing the attempt to cast the
minds OF American children in one
educational mold and arguing that
the legislative proposals for Fed
eral department Of education have
supporting background of agitatec
opinion worked up by educational go
getters." Representative Lorlng NJ
Black. jr.. Democrat, Of New York, TO
day issued a statement in which he
contends that pyramidinS of taxes
would result.
government in the United States
is confusing enough without adding
new activity. Federal education,
said Mr.. Black
There is no spontaneous opinion for
any of the pending bills providing for
a department of education with a
secretary in the cabinet. They only
have supporting background OF
agitated opinion. worked up by edU
cational go-getters and their organ
iZationS.
Should Be Left Alone.
"The present educational work Or
the Government is not extensive
enough to warrant department.
Now, the educational services of the
Government are 50 inter.related with
the functions of the departments tina
II would be good government 10 leave
them placed as they are.
Those crying out most loudly for
Federal Department of Education are
the same enthusiasts who wanted the
Congress to adopt the Sterling Reed
bill, which provided for a Federal fund
of 100000, 900, to be given to the.
State educational systems. This rea'.
ly means to take it from some States
and to give it TO others. 1t also means
new pyramiding of taxes.
THE hearings on that bill clearly
established the hope os the pedagoGi-
cal politicians TO control the State
systems of education through the Fed
eral fund.
Would Strangle Local Systems.
THE President has advocated the
Federal department OF education.
though he opposes the Federal aid
fund. The fund will follow the depart
ment as night follows day. The tactics
of the Sterling Reed bill advocates is
to get the department first and then
the fund. That they admit. What is
the use of having the department un-
less YOU give it something TO do? The
something the educational standard
| iZers have in mind is the strangulation
| of local educational systems by Fed
eral money.
| IL - true IIidL some communities
are so impoverished through economic
conditions and the unequal operation
| OF such laws as the tariff that to pro
vide proper education is almost an un-
| bearable burden. But that is no rea
son why the United States should take
control of educational systems that are
| A credit to the localities. Why drag
| them down TO bring the others up?
Should a Department of Education
be created it is inevitable that the bu
| reaUcracy born with it will attempt 10
| cast the minds of American children
| in one educational mold. They viii
! be taught the history, the politics. the
| economics, the ethics and genera
| curriculum that Washington will or
| dain.
The American people resent the
| intrusion Of politics into education and
the pending bills represent such in
trusion on a gigantic and permanent
scale"
Evening star., 1925-12-25
WORLD REJOICES
IN REIGN OF PEACE
ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1925-12-25
PROMISE OF SNOW
IN AIR AS CITY HUGS
YULETIDE HEARTH

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Evening star., 1925-12-25

Ria Khan. He is a genius who began
as a. mere Cossack soldier and develop
ed into a leader OF men and a capable
Judge of the political necessities Of his
country"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-17
Congregational

10:30 a. m.--Public Worship. The
theme for the sermon: "Why Idle 2"
The church maintains good choir,
and the music is very important
part of the worship.
11:45 a, m.-The Sunday School
Young people should remember that
classes for both young men and wo-
men are just organizing for the
years work. Come and get the bene-
fit from such study and association.
5:00-7:30 p. m.-The Young Peo-
pie. They will assemble in the So
cial' rooms of the church at 500, and
the Social Hour will be under the
guidance of PROF. Jacobson. At six
o'clock light refreshments will be
served, Miss Bernice Sheldrew having
charge. The devotional service will
be held at $50. The topic, "How far
should custom determine standards
of oonduct-and how is the Christian
standard of conduct different -
Leader, LIE Roy Luberg.
DIR. ]. o. Thrush, Pastor.
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Methodist

: Regular preaching service.
Music by the choir.
11:45--Church School. Prof. Nit
chell is the Superintendent. All de-
partments organized. All new stud
ents who are Methodists or inclined
toward the Methodist church are in
vited to come and ind home with
us.
Announcement of the Epworth
League Service will be made at the
morning services.
7:3O-Sacred Concert. Choir, Male
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-17

0. w. Mcsher of new Richmond
was chosen as the Republican candi-
date for State Senator from this dis
trict, at a convention held in Hudson
recently.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-17
Catholic

Sundays-Low Mass and Sermon
at 500 a. M. High Mass and Ser
mon at 1915 a. m. Rosary, Litany,
and Benediction at 2:30 pm.
Week Days, except Saturdays
Mass at 1880 a. m.
Saturdays-Mass at 900 a. m
Catechism Instructions for all child
rem under Is years of age from $3.50
to 1900 a. m. Confessions, 400 to
GOO, and 500 to 1000 p. m. Rosary,
Litany, and Benediction at 1880 p. m.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-17

WANTED.-A young man to learn
the bakers trade. Apply at c. O..
WenzePs bakery.
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First Baptist

1000 a. m.-Sunday School and
Bible class.
HOO a. m.-Preaching Service.
700 p. m.-Young Peoples meet
ing.
500 p. m.-Preaching Service.
Wednesday-Prayer meeting at s
p. m.
Friday-Choir practice at 1880 at
Mrs. Morgan's.
The church with welcome.
o. A. Graham, Pastor.
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Subscription $500 Per Year

Discussion is now arisen over the
establishment of free high school
in this district.
-25-
The Good Templars dedicated their
new hall with imposing ceremonies
Friday evening. Rev. j. A. Ball was
enc of the principal speakers.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Sept. 10, 1900
A. H. Lord win move his livery in
to his new livery barn this week.
-25-
Chas. A. Love, of the firm of c. R.
Taggart & Co., druggists, has passed
the examination as registered
pharmacist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-17

"Erv" c. Gerber, star tackle on
last years University of Wisconsin
football team, has been engaged as
athletic coach at Eau Claire normal
school, and commenced his duties
there this week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-17

West Cascade avenue, phone 142.
River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-17

The starch factory is being over
hauled and will start next week with
Coley Krauth in charge of manufac-
ture and Rod McGregor as buyer.
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FOR SALE.--Round Oak Range in
fine condition and looks like new. In
auire of Mrs. F. d. Peirce, AIT East
Maple street, River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-17

FOR SALE.-Wagon and triple
box, top buggy, platf, RIM and surry,
set surry harness, single harness, so
grain sacks, light drag and walking
cultivator. Inquire of ]. E. Morgan,
22o South Fourth street, River
Falls, Wis,
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ROOMS FOR RENT
ROOMS

FOR RENT.-Two modern rooms
suitable for light housekeeping. Lo-
Gated one block west of Normal at
202 Cascade Ave. Mrs. c. A. Smith,
phone 335.
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Quartet, ladies Quartet, Instru-
mental. Everybody invited.
G. A. Bird, Pastor.
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CLASSIFIED ADS.
WANTED

WANTED.-A girl for general
homework. Mrs. Harvey Dean.
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Trinity Episcopal

Sunday, Sept. 20 Fifteenth Sun.
day after Trinity.
Evensong, 4 p. m.
E. Leonard, Priest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-13

FgstiSn!n t. Inv NY SiR SSa DEEsss3s Fs
Times representative at the city hall.
write him at The Times.
4 The scarcity Of fire alarm boxes
in the outlying districts is worrying
Fire Chief John j. O'Brien and nu-
merous correspondents of Mr. Fixi.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT: Between
Holmes Ave. and Tibbs Ave. and
from Michigan st. to the north city
limits I understand there are no fire
alarms. How soon can they place
some boxes out here?
A TAXPAYER
A survey is now in progress of
this situation. Your letter will
be referred to O'Brien ana the
board Of safety at their next meet
Ting.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT: The sidewalks
on southeastern Ave. from State
Ave. east are so low that water
stands clear across them when it
rains. 1t is impossible to walk there
and there is much traffic, so that it
/ As very dangerous to walk in the
street. Please come out and see
this condition the next time it rains
n JANE GRAYSON.
Harry Stevens Of the depart
lnent Of improved streets will or
.der an investigation.
: DEAR MIR. FIXIT-The tele-
phone pole at Holmes Ave. and
Speedway Rd. has been moved, for
which we thank you very much. At
the same place the holes in the en-
trance to Holmes Ave. are almost
rhub deep.
tM CITIZEN.
y The place you mention is partly
outside the city limits, Frank Reid.
inspector of the street commits
sioner's department, told Mr.. Fixir
Permanent improvements to
Streets must be financed by the
property owners themselves.
Reid will investigate the condi-
stlon described in the following
letter:
DEAR MR.. FIxIT--The alley be-
tween Wolcott and Randolph SITS,
just south of Southeastern Ave, is
In very bad condition. This sum-
mer the flies and odor there were
very bad and I have seen cars get
stuck in the mud there.
lM JANE GRAYSON.
, DEAR MIR. FIXIT-In regard to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-13

That + g m n s me-" said
|sJohn, "the Eureka Club is hav-
aing it's annual Fall dance down
at the Casino in few weeks.
Lets go this time!"
T. Il would surely love to got"
reclaimed Flossie. But In the
gminds of each was the question
of where to get the money for
lsthe little dance frock for Flossie
and the new suit for John. How
ever, nothing further was said
that night. But they went to
bed with the one thought in their
/ minds. How can we manage to
II so to that dancer"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-13

DEAR MIR. FIXIT-In regard t,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-13

Fine cotton knit suits;
built-up shoulders, lace
trimmed at neck and arm
holes, closed crotch, bod
ice top, tight knee. Sizes
30 to A.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-13
THE MYSTERY SOLVED!

James Coble and John Clark
were next door neighbors, both
in their twenties and married to
charming girls from the same
|, graduating class in high school.
But there the resemblance end
ed. James and Inez were very
popular, socially, while John and
his wife Flossie never seemed to
Y go anywhere.
There go Jim and Inez
again, John, and Inez has on
another new Dress called Flos-
sic one evening after supper.
John dropped his newspaper and
moved over to the window to
watch the well-dressed couple
go down the street.
How do they do it9" he
asked. "Jim isn't drawing any
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-13

Funeral services for Richard
Bird, II, Of 1928 Broadway, son of
Mrs. Florence and Warren M. Bird,
were held Monday at 2:30 p. m.
at the Episcopal Church Of the
Advent. Thirty-Third and Meridian
SITS. Burial in Crown Hill ceme-
terry.
Bird was knocked from his BIZ
cycle at Twenty-Fifth st. near
Broadway, by an automobile
driven by William Gill, 38, of 115S
Eugene st. Gill was slated on
charge OF involuntary manslaugh-
ter by Corner Paul F. Robinson,
who made an investigation Of the
accident following the boys death
at the st. Vincent's Hospital Sat
urday. -
The boy attended School 40 and
was a member Of the Boy Scouts.
Parents and a sister, Jane Bird,
survive. y
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-10-13

So arm in arm, they entered
the store. 1t did not take them
but few minutes to find just
the dress that Flossie wanted
and to select from the large
stock new suit for John. The
friendly manager allowed John
to pay down what he felt he
could afford and arrange conven-
lent weekly terms of payment.
Needless to say, John and
Flossie had wonderful time at
the dance. And no longer do
they sit at home, watch Jim and
Inez walk down the street won
dering how they do it!
They have solved the mystery!