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Evening star., 1926-04-24
Bathing Beaches Assured.

thursday the Senate passed. with
slight amendments, the House bill
providing for the construction of two
public bathing beaches in the Dis
trict. The bill now goes to confer
ence, unless the House at once ac-
cepts the Senate changes. There is
no reason to fear a blockading DELAY
on the score of the final adjustment
OF the differences between the two
forms of the measure, the chief one
relating to a specific designation of
the uses TO which the two beaches
will be put.
Thus there is II bright prospect
that work on the construction of
these necessary public facilities can
be started early enough in the sea-
son to permit some use of them be
fore the close of the Summer. In
any case it is assured that by the
beginning of the warm weather of
next year Washington will have sat
'sfactory public bathing beaches, the
lack of which during the past Sum
NOR caused such serious discomfort
and which undoubtedly led to nu-
merous deaths from drowning.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
The Spirit of Resolution.

Vice President Dawes, in an address
last night to the patriotic congress
which has been in session during the
closing week, began his speech with
the phrase, Daughters of the Ameri-
can Resolution 1t is reported that
he Skillfuily diverted his mistake by
asserting that the Daughters of the
American Revolution are the most
resolute body III the world. Gen.
Dawes might we'll have let his slip of
tongue stand in compliment to the
spirit which the great organization
typifies and perpetuates, the spirit of
resolution which gave the colonies
their freedom from British domina-
tion and their independence as q Ma
ton.
For It was resolution. carried
through to accomplishment, that made
the United States of America possible.
1t was resolution that stimulated the
hearts OF those who began the fight,
and of those who assembled at Phila-
delphia TO declare the independence of
pean rule. 1t was resolution that es-
tablished this Government in the face
of the greatest difficulties. arising
from difference of opinion as to mode
OF organization and of administration.
In its career this great organization
has exemplitied that spirit of resolu.
lion. 1t was formed at an opportune
time, decades after the great success
that led to the establishment Of this
Union of States, opportune in the
sense that it coincided with the devel.
opmenb OF u spirit Of laxness in mat
ters pertaining to the Nation. When
the Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton first assembled here in this city
there was manifest throughout the
country considerable dissent from
the basic principles of this Govern
ment. Those who took part i'll the
organization We're perhaps not con-
scious OF the function they were as
suming. They sought to establish a
society dedicated to the perpetuation
of the spirit of '76,'' to honor the
memories of those who gave them
selves unreservedly in the tight for in
dependence. Now the Daughters of
The American Revolution have grown
into a great body of women who are
upholding American principles, with
out partisanship, but with one aim, to
make the United States Of today
worthy of the sacrificial labors of the
forefathers who u century and a half
ago risked everything for an ideal and
made it an actually,
So let the phrase stand as the Vice
President uttered it, Daughters of
tho American Resolution" an honor
able title, significant and suggestive,
and especially complimentary to those
who have carried this remarkable or
ganlzation to its present size and pros
perity and value to the country.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Solving the Traffic Problem.

A new method of teaching motorists
the correct formula to extract them
selves from traffic jams has been
worked out in Germany. 1t consists
merely of rebuilding a large theater.
hiring it, teaching a large percentage
of the police force that they are ac-
tors in spite of being policemen, and
then acting a traffic jam" for the
benefit of q crowded house of wildly
cheering German motorists.
Several cross streets are included in
the layout, including lamp posts and
what-not. Automobiles, mixed with
horses and wagons, rush this way and
that; supernumeraries crowd the side
walks, and pedestrians dodge across
the street in violation Of regulations.
There are the usual arguments be
tween the police and drivers of cars
and the scene resembles u bedlam.
Blh, presto. The perfectly trained
policemen-actors begin to function.
The perfectly trained policemenm motor
lists begin doing their stuff and the
perfectly trained policemen-pedes-
trians fall into line, and the whole
thing unravels itself in a jiffy. The
audience of imperfectly trained Ger
man motor car drivers applauds vocif-
erously and everybody is happy. The
motorist, at the end of the show which
is given free six times a day, jostles
out of the theater, climbs into his
operate under any condition, and pro
ceeds to do his bit to make matters
worse in the first traffic jam that con
fronts him.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Joseph Pennell.

Joseph Pennell, etcher and lithogra-
pher, who died yesterday in Brooklyn,
was one of the foremost artists in his
special line, not only of this country
but of all the world. He will be rated
III years to come as one of the great
craftsmen of all time. He developed
his artistic talents early in life and de-
VCted himself to their development as
Siduously. AS an illustrator he gained
distinction promptly. E~T0z1Hlly he
worked into his special field of BLACK
and white" composition, and has for
many years now been recognized in
America as the foremost exponent OF
this art, and by many critics in
Europe as well.
Mr.. PenneN gave expression in vivid
Evening star., 1926-04-24

negative declared that his opposition
was based on the belief that every
would-be offender would be gratitied
by the removal Of the right to give
publicity to the details Of trials.
1t is questionable whether the sweep
ing prohibition proposed In the British
bill is altogether desirable. And yet
If any limitation is to be put upon the
publication Of trial details, where will
the line be drawn? The British bill
proposes that in certain cases involv-
ing moral turpitude" only the barest
outline of the proceedings may be
published. Against such narrow linn.
itation Of publicity there will be wide
spread protest in this country. not
withstanding the fact that the major
ity sentiment here undoubtedly favors
restrictions Of some sort to prevent
the spreading forth Of all the nauseat-
ing particulars of court actions.
In a recent case in New York State
certain passages OF testimony were
actually barred from publication by
order of the court. These details gain
ed some surreptitious circulation after
ward. The Post Office Department let
it be known that newspapers contain
ing them would be barred from the
mails, which is equivalent to an effec-
tive censorship.
Just what constitutes salaclty ID
somewhat a matter Of judgment. Yet
there are certain things that should
not be spread broadcast In print and
should not be permitted to go on the
public records Of trials In a way to
admit everybody to knowledge. Per-
haps the American custom of leaving
the question of publicity Of certain de-
tails to the discretion OF the court is
preferable to q sweeping denial Of the
right of publication by law.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

Dear sir: Your article Of a few
weeks ago describing a fire, which
you said turned out to be only an
old She'd seemed to me to be trlne
callous, as you did not take into
consideration that the shed was IN
the rear Of frame houses, which are
the homes of quite a few people, as
each house contains two families
and there are three houses IN the
row.
ALSO another resident of one OF
these homes thought he would ne
homeless and came meow-ing to the
gate, where his mistress stood, as II
to ask, What makes the yard so
light at night and why are 30 many
people about outside Of homes In
stead of inside?' He did not run
away, but stayed close to his friends
and home.
His little mistress tnine years
ODD gathered her furry pet in her
arms and eased her fright by sooth.
ing him by grooming to him. Tommy
was the only object she thought or
trying to save from the ruins. she
felt sure the place would be burned
to the ground. But thanks to our
valiant firefighters, who were swift
in getting to the fire, only one house
felt the lick of the tongues of flame,
which enveloped a large maple tree
and seemed about to consume It.
II follow your articles with inter-
est and felt sure the article men
toned our fire. Forgive this letter
If It wasn't.
Tommy envies Jack Spratt his
veal chop, but cats on our street are
happy to get dinner Of liver.
II am watching the column for ad-
vice as to when to start gardening.
Yours truly, Mrs. l.. G. H."
= X X
AS this is the first time in our life
that we have ever been called "cal-
lous," we rather enjoyed the above
letter, especially liking the first.hand
picture Of how it feels to be at ones
own fire.
We hasten to take this occasion Of
assuring Mrs. H. that we are not cal
lous, only timid. We always have had
horror of being showed around by
policemen, large gentlemen much
given to such tactics.
Even when guarded by q police
pass, one is very likely to get pushed
hither and yon. The people must be
kept back, Of course, and 1t is up to
the police to do 1t, leaving the fire
fighters to attend strictly to their
paramount duty.
So the night we attended Mrs. II. s
fire-because she is correct in her sur
mise-we respectfully stood about a
half block away from the blaze, and
only got our precious toes trod on by
49 boys and approximately 101 assert"
ed adults.
Under such circumstances, as every
one knows, it is very easy to look at
a. fire from purely personal angle.
If we grow to be 1000 years old, we
will never be able 10 forget the side
show" attitude assumed by hundreds
at the terrible knickerbocker disaster.
At many fires we have seen men
and boys joking and laughing, as If
the whole thing were some sort Of
comic festival. This Is a fundamental
trait in human nature. and must not
be regarded with undue severity.
A sailor on the shore (said Lucre-
tius) while watching another toiling
in a boat against the storm, feels a
pleasurable sensation, not in rejoicing
over the others misery, but simply
that he himself is not confronted
with such dangers.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Henry Miller Appreciated
AS Truly Great Stage Figure


Henry Miller, actor, producer and
exponent Of the best in his profession,
was fortunate enough to be appre-
ciated in life by his associates and the
public. Since his recent death he
has been proclaimed everywhere as
one Of the truly great figures in stage
history.
I'm the death Of Henry Miller"
saws the New York Evening World.
"the stage has lost one of the most
consummate and conscientious oil
actors. He entered upon his career
under the inspiration of the art of
Henry Irving, with ideals OF the high
est, and all through the years he
never faltered in his fidelity TO them.
Clinging to the finest traditions OF
his profession, sacrificing none OF
them to O momentary triumph or Il
monetary consideration, he r1cnly De
served the regard of all who love the
stage He had been associated with
MANY notable roles, and, previous TO
his stardom, as well as since. with
many of the most distinguished play
ers. but he was more generaIy
thought Of throughout the country as
an artist with ideals. He will be long
remembered with admiration and
affection"
with a similar tribute to Miller's
greatness as an actor, the Fargo
Forum states that ''in some of his
plays he was a blending of the old
and the new schools, but he was al
Ways abreast of the times. As man
ager he brought much to the theater,
continues the Forum. His produc-
ton Of The Great Divide was a sign
post to the other managers. 1t paved
the way for the coming of such seri-
Gus dramatiStS as Eugene O'Neill and
others Of the younger school"
X X X
On the other hand, the Watertown
Daily Times points out, Miller had
dramatic offerings Of the present day,
offerings which go as far as they
dare and which depend upon police
interference for advertising. He
represented far higher type in his
profession, q profession which can be
high or low exactly as one makes
it." OF the range of his work, the
Daily Times recalls that "he bridged
in his artistic life the distance be-
tween Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline. in
which he first appeared in New York,
and The Famous MRS. talr, oId1lld
which he directed"
His contribution to the success of
others is emphasized by the Provi-
dence Bulletin. "Mr. H. D. Warner,
since Of the movies, owed his signal
success to Mr.. Miller's acumen," says
the Bulletin, "and there were others
indebted to the stage sensibilNies Of
this gifted man. He will be always
remembered as q spirited gentleman.
keenly interested in his exacting vo-
cation and as an addition and an
adornment to the American stage.
1t was with The Great
Divide with Charles Ram Kennedy's
Servant in the House. with The
Famous Mrs. Fair lin original and In
revivaD and with La Tendresse' that
he built the foundations of secure
fame"
X x *
''IIis greatest efforts" in the opin-
lon Of the Dayton Daily News. were
as producer, though not so well ac-
claimed as his acting. Throughout
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Emotional Stock.
ON the Asbury Park Press.

From the AsDury ParK Fress.
When stocks the other day hit a
new bottom for the year, an illu-
minating thing happened. Banks. in
surance companies and other conserv'
ative institutions holding large sums
for investment began to put in large
orders. Evidently they had been wait
ing for a chance to buy standard Sc
curities at bargain prices.
Such institutions ought to know q
good thing when they see 1t. Their
investments are dictated by shrewd,
far.sighted men who resist the mob
psychology Of the moment and buy
or sell with their brains, not their
emotions.
Most spectators and investors, es-
pecially the little fellows, follow the
crowd. Thus they buy when stocks
are near the top and sell when they
are near the bottom and due for rise.
Successful purchasers buy low and
sell high. And when big, level-headed,
self-controlled people buy largely, 1t Is
a pretty good sign that the market
has reached bedrock.
The big ups and downs represent
emotional extremes and true values
are likely to be found somewhere near
the middle Of these big oscillations.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON

Good News.
The rumors now flying
OF wickedness great
Keep good people sighine
Concerning the state
OF deep dereliction
Through which we have passed
But the weather prediction
Is cheerful at last.
Mid doubling and sorrow
We're trudging along.
We hope from the morrow
A smile and a song.
Let's all get together,
Forgetting the storm.
The word from the weather
Is "Fairer and warm
Evening star., 1926-04-24

his later life appeared the sound Of
earlier tradition in which idealism was
never sacrificed for realistic effect of
the modern type. The theater in New
York which bears his name is n
monument to the tradition of the old
er drama, elegant and decorative and
satisfying" The News also records
that he first achieved popularity in
English comedy. after a brief career
in the then vanishing Shakespearean
tradition in which he had supported
Nelson and Modjeska." The Syracuse
Herald says; I'm his long list of major
roles. two stand out pre-eminently in
the memory of theater lovers partic-.
ularly in the provincial circuit. One
was his mastery impersonation of
Sydney Carton in The Only Way a
powerful version of Dickens Tale Of
Two Cities In the other he por-
trayed the hero-desperado of William
Vaughn Moody's Western play, The
Great Divide The two characters
thus interpreted presented strange
extremes of contrast, and for that rea-
son they supplied a measure of the
extraordinary range of Mr.. 9iiller's
adaptiveness. These, with a dozen or
more of his undertakings, gave his
artistic fame a foundation which in
amplitude and variety, and in its evil
dences of sincerity and high-minded-
ness. was unsurpassed hy any other
American actor of his time.
Mr. Miller's achievements in the
Western play and the Kennedy drama
are hailed by the New York Times rs
evidence of his genius. Except for
his discernment of high quality" de-
clares the Times, '1t is more than
dramas of his time would never have
seen the footlights-'The Great Di-
vide and The Servant in the House
or that. having been produced. they
would have failed for lack of proper
casting and stage management. As
the Christ-like servant Manson.
Walter Hampden first revealed the
personality and the artistic distinc-
ton that have raised him to the fore
front of Shakespearean actors"
The Kansas City Journal adds that
he was steadfast in his adherence
to cleanness in stage productions and
never leaned toward the suggestive
for the purpose of increasing the box
office receipts. His long career" con-
tinues the Journal. Constitutes a rich
legacy and upholds the best traditions
of the stage" The Albany Evening
News offers the tribute that "he was
a true artist. a true interpreter, IL
great actor, and had the respect and
love of two generations"
X x
There is local pride in the state
ment from the Salt Lake Deseret
News: 'Mr Miller had a fondness
of the old Salt Lake Theater, and
never failed upon his visits here to
express his love and admiration for
the historic old playhouse. In an i'm
pressive curtain speech when here
last time he made reference to the
rumor that the theater was about 10
be torn down. Vigorously he pro
tested against this proposed action.
II would be desecration. the desIruv-
ton of a great theatrical shrine. liz
promised, should it be desired, to give
q series of engagements as n tribute
to the theater and to raise money fQr
it's preservation. Both as an artist
and as a friend he was held in high
esteem in this community
Evening star., 1926-04-24

Illicit liquor fugitives are regarded
as responsible for the forest fire in
Prince Georges County. a modern
significance attaches itself to the old
Indian term, "1irewater."
Evening star., 1926-04-24

The motion picture industry Is rec
ognized as one of the largest In the
world. Efforts TO censor 1t recall the
fable of the mice who met to devise a
means of putting bell on the cat.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

Europe, once Indifferent to United
states politics will make u closer
study of our electoral system after
seeing how the League OF Nations
may intrude itself as a local issue.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

France indicates Il friendly attitude
toward Italy. Mussolini has an enec-
tive air of persuasion which asserts IT.
self internationally as well as nation
oil
Evening star., 1926-04-24
A Run ON PadlOcks.

From the Sioux Falls Argus Leader.
If dry agents continue their present
activities in New York they are likely
to run out Of padlocks.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

Enormous figures relating to war
debt bring the world face to face with
the question of whether civilization
can afford another war"
Evening star., 1926-04-24

Mayor Dever of Chicago says that
bootlegging has been driven into the
suburbs. If this is true, the bellhops
in the Loop" will be seeking engage
ments as farmhands.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Pictures and Crime.

From the Birmingham News.
Perhaps it would help to use fewer
pictures of the criminals victims and
more pictures of the hanging.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Courageous.

From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Admiral Fiske declares that women
are the real cause Of war, thereby
demonstrating bravery enough to
justify his being more than an admiral.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited 10 IT or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
Of speciaI dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Everybody Auto.

From the Tulsa World.
Anybody can own one, but mighty
few can support 'em. Supply your
own nouul
Evening star., 1926-04-24

Even though voteless, the District
OF Columbia pays her taxes and has
her political investigations.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

Radio defies limitations of space eX-
cepting when it counts the minutes III
terms of advertising space.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Still Scraping.

From the Columbia Missourian.
Wonder what has become Of the
violinists since the "old f1ddlers" have
taken the stage?
Evening star., 1926-04-24

The radio brings one regret
To those who patience lack.
You've got to take just what you get.
You cannot answer back.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Dignity of Pace.

"I have composed a march in your
honor" said the musical genius.
Thanks" exclaimed Senator Sor-
ghum. $50 long as it's march I can
step to it. If it had been q Charles
ton, Id have been sunk
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Make 1t Snappy.

From the Paterson Morning Call.
One way to get the boys back to.
the farm is to convert it into country
club.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

"1mpeachment'' threatens to be-
come a custom instead of historic
incident.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
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Evening star., 1926-04-24

Jud Tunkins says many men never
know exactly what their woman folks
look like till after they've entered
beauty contests and got their pictures
in the paper.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

Intimating. as it does, the survival
OF certain primal instincts, the theory
of evolution helps to account for
"jazz" and the Charleston"
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Eternal Feminine,

When Eve put on the figleaf small
She lost her happy smile
And said, 81 wonder. after all,
If it is quite in Style
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Largely Dispensed With.

Women are fond Of clothes"
'If you'd take walk along + street
some sunny day, you wouldn't think
it."
Religion is a great comfort" said
Uncle Eben, until it starts an argu-
ment dat makes men git to hatin' in
std o lovin' one another"
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Member Of the Associated Press.

Daily and Sunday 1 VT. Sl2 90; mo. 81 90
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Evening star., 1926-04-24

Psychoanalysis brings the assurance
that while the fruit crop may be a
failure the nut" crop never is.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morn
sng edition. is delivered by carriers WITHIN
the city at 90 cents per mouth; dHiy only oniy:
A5 cents per month: sunday only. 20 cSnts
per month. Orders may be sent by mail or
Telephone Main 5000. Collection Is mace uS
carrier at the end of each month.
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Improvement.

Improvement.
HAS your boy Josh learned to play
the saxophone?"
Pretty WELL" answered Farmer
Corntossel. 1.-The neighbors have quit
calm up on the telephone to ask
whether there was murder goin' on"
Evening star., 1926-04-24
Ghe Evening Star Newspaper Company

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-. 11th Sc. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Once: 110 East 42nd ST.
Chicago Office: Tower Building.
European Office IA Regent ST.. London,
England.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

Q. What is the melting point of plat
inum?-P. +.
A. It's melting point is 1,71o degrees
centigrade.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

O. What State is the largest east
Of the Mississippi?-G. L.
A. Georgia is the largest, with an
area of 1926 square miles, Florida,
second, with 58,666 square miles, and
Michigan third, with $3.50.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

@. How fast can railroad trans
run?-M. J.
A. The modern express passenger
locomotive can run J. Il miles an hour
on straight, heavy-ran track If the
engine is ballasted by q train behind
it TO prevent its jumping the track.
In actual practice 90 miles an hour
is not often exceeded.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

In order to advance he has to WORK
harder on account of his greater bulk.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

Q. Should Oriental rugs be washed
in water?-P. l.. h.
A. Genuine Oriental rugs are i'm
proved by such washing. An expert
says that lack Of washing causes q dry
rot which wears out the rug.
Evening star., 1926-04-24

@. What Is the difference between
an octopus and devilfish? How large
does each grow?-B. o. +.
A. The Bureau Of Fisheries says
that there Is no difference between the
devilfish and the octopus. In some
parts of the country where the devil
fish Is abundant, It ranges from TO
feet and weighs from 50 to 60 pounds.