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Evening star., 1926-11-29

In the death of Lafayette Young.
Iowa editor and publisher, the news
paper profession recognizes the pass
Ing of the last nationally known rep
resentative of the personal journal
ism" type. Throughout his life Mr..
Young was newspaper man, though
he served for brief period in the
United States Senate filling out the
unexp1red term of the late Senator
Dolliver.
He was successful business
man." says the Sioux City Tribune,
"and. more than that, gave literally
OF his time and talents in various ave-
hues of public welfare. He believed
in active, aggressive citizenship, and
ever supported his ideals in a practi-
cal way. In some Of the controversial
matters arising from time to time
many people did not agree with Mr..
Young's positions or conclusions, but
there were few, indeed, who failed to
give him credit for honest motives
and ability in leadership. Though he
took politics very seriously, he re.
tained the happy faculty Of winning
and holding friends, even when poll
tics and political ideas clashed."
The New York Tribune credits Mr..
Young with being always constant
to what he considered the true in
terests of the State and Of his party.
He began as a. journalist Of the Hor-
ace Greeley type" continues the
Tribune, being an expert printer
and a publisher, as well as a news
gatherer, a correspondent and an edi.
torial writer. That was the original
school of journalism in America. He
was devoted to his profession and to
IL 80 nv1e
companionable, vigorous American in
character and outlook, he was a true
servant of the community which he
helped so conspicuously to upbuild."
* \ X
He never deviated from his prin.
ciples to secure political preferment.
He rather stood by them more un-
swervingly. Iowa Is a richer State
for having had him as a newspaper
man." declares the Nashville Banner.
"Col. Young" explains the Sioux
Falls Argus-Leader, belonged to the
old pioneer group which settled the
State of Iowa and helped to make it
what it has become. He was sensible.
friendly, kindly and wise, and the
whole State of Iowa lost when he was
called upon to lay down his work. "
Inc burlington 1dZctte OILcTS d 6iIlil-
lar tribute: "A human man was Editor
Young, who knew the frailties and
failings of other humans and was
kind with them. He was so human
that he never entered politics. win
ming a seat in the United States Sen
ate for a brief period to fill an unex.
pired term. The kindly memory of
Lafe Young will linger as an influ-
ence for good in the lives Of those
who were privileged to know him."
= His newspaper has been always
true to the highest interests OF the
agriculturists who make Iowa what
she is in the family of States" testi-
f1es the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, which
adds, in explanation Of Mr.. Young's g
spirit of enterprise, that 'in the Span
sh-American War he was with
Skaters army. He went to the Bal
kans in 1918. And for four months
he was at the front in the World War.
later a prisoner of the Austrians for
a while till his status could be
Strengthened oSt. He had served on
Evening star., 1926-11-29
THIS AND THAT
by CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Read the novels of Jane Austen or
Anthony Trollope, II you Woulo
know the finesse which can mark
this sort of fencing in personal crit
icism.
The covert personal attack, how
| ever. Is not what we mean. 1t Is, In
essence, the we'll bred way Of saying
what one wants to say, after all!
What we refer to, of course. Is the
out-and-out personal criticism. 1t
is brought about through the opera
ton OF perfectly natural causes:
All that glitters is not gold. indeed:
"Skim milk masquerades as cream
as w. S. Gilbert said.
In every society there are always
, number of bounders, as the English
tellingIy call them. They cucumber
all strata, whether the society be
real society or not.
Sometimes one Is almost forced to
believe that sthe happiest persons In
modern society are those VINO WERE
indeed, drought up in a stable" as
the homely old saying had 1t.
These are under no compulsion to
obey any rules Of polite society, Tor
thew never heard of the rules. They
are natural men," which self-same
creatures are generally pretty un-
couth customers, although there al
ways are some happy exceptions,
Yet this feeling would be equiva-
lent to ranking ones self with tne
famous mountain boy of the legend,
who, after watching a guest make
his personal toilet in the morning,
said, Mister, ye are a lot o troupie
to yerself, amt ye?"
So we have the personal criticism
rife.
One must be the perfectly standard
lied human being to escape It. or, II ne
does violate the standards (wonder-
fully set forth in Sinclair Lewis Bah
bitt'), must have abilities that perforce
silence the critics.
Like little children, we Judge others
by their "looks," and attribute mental
characteristics and morals to suit our
ideas Of the self-same looks.
There is, it must be admitted, some
shrewd, vulgar judgment shown In
this matter. If ones ideal is a man
who in no respect whatever attracts
attention to the vagrant eye, then the
man with long, bushy hair is to be
looked upon with suspicion. If ones
own precious head is bald, into the
bargain, a bit Of jealousy may nat
urally enter into the consideration.
On the whole, however, snap 1udg'
ments made upon appearances are
generally worthless, and being so, 1t
is very sad that so much weight is
given to them, for they succeed not
only in misleading, but in causing any
amount of misery.
In this respect the old country
towns Of the United States were hap
pier places to live in than the modern
cities, for in them the eccentric man
or the chap with some unusual phys
ical characteristics, could and did
take his place in the society of the
town, and, while his eccentr1cities
were not forgotten Qar from IT'D his
mental and moral qualities were well
known and appreciated, too.
Our great danger today, in the
cities, lies In allowing ourselves tc
make snap judgments. without follow
ing them up with any effort to find
out whether or no the fellow has
qualities of mind and heart which
ought to make us forgive and forget
his peculiarities of appearance.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

willie" Stevens conduct at the
big trial was a triumph for every man
whose hair does not exactly suit
every one else.
Let a gentleman's hair be slightly
longer, or bushier. than the average,
many will arise in their own perfec'
ton to tell him of it, and to suggest
it's correction.
So frail is human judgment. these
self-same critics will allow their dis
approval of coiffure to spill over on
personal traits and abilities.
Children are perhaps the worst Of
tenders of all, on. account Of their
nearness to truth. The necessity for
social lies, the white lies" Of which
one hears, has not. yet impinged upon
their little consciousness.
No child, however well bred, will
hesitate to call your attention to
dandruff on your coat collar, or the
fact that you have a squint in one
eye, or blemishes on the face, or any
one of hundred other personal de-
fects which variously affect humanity
Their ability to instantly recognize
deviations from the normal is posi-
lively uncanny. In this respect they
are but little animals, for the crea
lures find it necessary to note devia
tions, in order to be safe from traps
and other hurtful things.
An animal can instantly discover
through the use either Of his nOstrils
ears or eyes, any slightest change In
his customary haunts.
Human children not only possess
this ability in some degree, but also
they are past masters Of the art OF
personal criticism and its free ex
preston.
Perhaps there is no one reading
here who has not, at some time or
other, been keenly hurt by the terribly
frank criticism Of some care-free
youngster. who was only noticing
something that later training would
tell him had better be left unex
pressed.
Home training in manners does g
great deal to correct this tendency to
ward free expression Of what one
notices.
The unfortunate part Of it is, from
the standpoint Of tranquil, happy liv
ing together, which Is the best result
Of true civilization, that many children
never receive any such training.
These grow up to be the fine gentle
IlCA WIN dIC always WAAlIlS W IIlhke
personal criticisms Of others, either
behind the back or to the face, gener
ally the latter.
They pride themselves on "beins
frank" All, frankness, what crimes
are committed every day in thy good
name!
1t is somewhat easy to understand
the psychology Of the child. in thi:
matter, but it Is terribly difficult. tt
comprehend how an adult, a perfect ag
gregation of errors and defects. II
his own right, has the gall to make
personal criticisms Of others.
The unfortunate part Of 1t is tina
this fortunate gentleman almost al
ways picks on some person who pos
sesses the breeding which he lacks
and who by no means will retaliat'
in kind.
Women, in social intercourse, ART
generally conceded to have reduced
this sort Of a thing to a science
"Catty" remarks, hitting their mari
without allowing the recipient to b.
openly offended. are famous thu
world over.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

ment regarding art that generally pre-.
walls In critical circles Is to extend to
administration Of the law nobody
would ever suffer penalty for lapse.
What, in short, is art? The world
divides sharply and into many sec.
tions Of opinion on this question. Just
at present there Is a violent schism
on this point. The battle Of modern.
Ism is raging furiously. Paintings
are shown at exhibits over which
some people rave in incontinent
terms Of devoted admiration, which at
the same time arouse feelings of In.
tense rebellion on the part of others.
In practically every exhibition are
shown specimens of art which pro.
woke violent disputes, some contend.
ing that they are masterpieces and
others that they should be forthwith
consigned to the public dumps.
Lack Of artistic judgment is surely
no cause for sending a person to jail.
No one can rightly contend that in
ability to recognize a masterpiece is
sign of mental deficiency or moral
delinquency. 1t would, perhaps, be
well for the sake Of the public peace
If the law could define a true work
Of art, even though against such a
dictum there would be a revolution.
Nor are art values in monetary
terms to be set by the law with
safety. The question Of whether the
artist is living or dead has much to
do with the price mark. Is it an "old
MASTER? If so, the price scars, even
though the painting may be accord
ing to some established standards Of
poor quality. One could, Of course,
scarcely expect mere trash cleaner
to have a clear concept of the value
of a piece Of canvas covered with
paint. Much depends upon the en-.
vironment. 1t is easy to see that
this case has it's complications, and
the hope Is that it will not be decided
by rule of thumb" but that when It
is finally disposed of Some guide may
be set for future service.
Evening star., 1926-11-29
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE.

tana engaged him q couple OF years
ago to write its workmen's compensa.
ton statutes.
Honors have Just come to well
known American naval officer, Rear
Admiral Albert P. Niblack (retired).
International photographic Bureau
in Monaco, the tiny principality that
nestles salubriously on the Mediter-
ranean and Is chiefly famed as the
seat Of the Bank Of Monte Carlo.
Niblack received PAL points" at the
international polling, triumphing hand
somely over five opponents, represent
ing, respectively, the navies Of France,
Italy, Norway, Germany and Greece.
The bureau in Monaco exercises con.
tinuing supervision over photographic
activities throughout the world. It's
presidency Is blue ribbon which
naval officers highly covet. Admiral
Niblack has seen service in the seven
seas Of the world since he entered
the Navy in 1880. He was retired in
1923 following a distinguished World
War career.
49, **
One Of the participants in the re-
cent Washington convention Of the
Pan-Hellenic Association Of Profes
sional Women was Mrs. Lillian Gill
breth of Montclair N. J. She Is the
head Of a firm of consulting engt
neers, and one Of the two honorary
members Of the American Society OF
Industrial Engineers. Mrs. Gilbreth
addressing her sister professional
women. told how she has successfully
carried on her engineering business
while managing home and raising
II children. She says she gets away
with her two Jobs by generalship, in
telligent planning and family coop.
Grafton. For two years Mrs. Gilbreth
has been a widow. Previously she
and her husband labored together
both in business and in the house
hold, as teammates"
X X r X
The newest Democratic indoor sport
is finding Southern dry Protestant
who would make suitable vice presi
Dental running mate for All Smith.
! Two names are forthcoming. One is
Georgia, the other that of Gov. Angus
w. Mclean of North Carolina. The
friends of each Of these Dixie Demo
Gratis claim for them that their ap
pearance on the Smith ticket in 1925
would go far toward assuaging the
South's reluctance to vote for a
Roman Catholic Democrat, who is wet
besides. Joseph Daniels, former
Secretary of the Navy, now and then
is mentioned as Smith tail.ender,
but the Raleigh editor is not on record
as generating any enthusiasm for the
suggestion.
This observer is Of opinion that
nobody but a canary can really nego
tiate comfortably the high notes OF
''The Star Spangled Banner" D.
Campbell Lee, a Yankee lawyer prac.
ticing in England, has, in his capacity
as secretary of the American Society
Of London, patented a suggestion
which may end patriots vocal vicis
situdes. He proposes that on festive
occasions the crowd sing the first four
lines Of the anthem. that a strong
tenor sing the two larynx- Cracking
lines beginning "And the rockets red
glare" and after that, the multitude
join in stentorian unison. The lee
scheme was to have been tried out
at the American Society's Thanks.
giving dinner in London. But the
cables did not report the result.
(CopyriRht lQ26)
Evening star., 1926-11-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Santa Claus. In

Santa Claus, Inc.
Old friend Santa Claus is hidin' far
away.
"There isn't no such person." SO q
lot o. people say.
But every Christmas brings us such
generous share o. cheer,
We kind O. think Santa Claus must
linger somewhere near!
There's John Smith an Bill Brown,
and other men O. wealth,
All strivin' hard. to benefit our morals
an our health.
Old friend Santa Claus, with influence
so great,
Perhaps is bein' managed by a man
moth syndicate.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

A Senate investigation may be re.
garded as a means Of calling atten
ton to some state of affairs which
must be turned over to the courts in
order to secure proper dignity of
discussion.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

His enormous popular influence
does not suffice to enable Gov. AL
Smith to be taken seriously when he
hints at the possibility Of his being
retired from public life.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

A number Of references have been
made by G. Bernard Shaw to the
large sums Of money he has lost
through unfavorable turns in the
screen theater. Il Is apparently his
intention to cultivate the delicate
gift Of combining pathos with humor.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

French people claim that our tour.
lists make fun Of their money. The
American sense of humor. SO impetu.
ously inclined to utilize material that
Europe regards as highly serious.
may yet become something Of a world
problem.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

A hundred thousand dollars does
not appeal to popular imagination as
a. large sum, especially as compared
with the amount of expenditure nee.
essary to explain it in the Fall case.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

There are L'Avenue de LOpera,
Inter den Linden and many other
roadways that must live in story. At
present, none Of them compares in
prominence to De Russey's lane.
Evening star., 1926-11-29
Evolution of Liza.

Heard a song by Liza Jane.
It gave me a terrific pain.
Liza studied and became
A leader In the concert game.
So. now I pay, without regret,
To listen to the great Lizette!
Evening star., 1926-11-29

Selection Of a D. G. Commissioner
is q matter for deliberation. The
Capital Of the Nation Is big town
now and needs the services Of big
men.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

Central America continues to re
mind Uncle Sam that he can find
enough entanglements necessary to
keep him interested in his own
hemisphere.
Evening star., 1926-11-29
Sitting Pretty.
From the Tusla World.

From tue TueIa World.
With the Republicans pledged to
further tax reductions and the Demo
Gratis fighting for even greater re-
ductfons than the Republicans want
to make. the public feels that II has
nothing much to worry. over.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

Tho camera men have established,
beyond doubt, one important point in
the Hail. Mills case. Mrs. Hall takes
an excellent photograph.
Evening star., 1926-11-29
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Evening star., 1926-11-29
The Day We Yearn.

From the Louisville Times
Monday morning is the only time
we yearn particularly for a flve-day
week.
Evening star., 1926-11-29
Analytical VieWpoint.

Analytical Viewpoint.
What is your opinion Of evolu'
tion?"
"Well," answered Senator Sor-
ghum, II can't feel that there is q
call for me to express myself. AS a
matter Of science, it's interesting. but
as a political issue, it's failure"
Evening star., 1926-11-29
Up Against 1t.

From the Detroit News.
How does a fellow whose habitual
answer Is, well. yes and no." vote
on a referendum?
Evening star., 1926-11-29

Jud Tunkins says man who loves
dogs at least has the enjoyment Of
friendships that don't hand him any
sassy sarcasms.
Evening star., 1926-11-29
tNOn.IntelHgence.

"The horse is highly intelligent
ANIMAL
II don't think so. No animal with
any sense Of personal interest or pub
lie propriety would be so indiscreet
as to toss the Prince of Wales"
Evening star., 1926-11-29
The Think Tank,

A parsonage in modern biz
Is with Importance fraught,
Because his lofty forehead Is
A Teapot Dome Of thought.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

1.-THE invention of gunpowder, Z"
said Hi-Ho, the sage of Chinatown,
put an end to our comparatively
humane era, when war consisted
largely of wearing false faces and
throwing bombs of evil odor.?
Evening star., 1926-11-29
Imitation.

limitation is the sincerest fiattery."
THAT" answered Uncle Bill Bottle
top, "is no excuse for synthetic gin
Evening star., 1926-11-29

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morn,
fng edition. is delivered by carriers WITHIN
she city at go cents per month n da.lS cenfs Cn,xf
ter month Orders may he sent by mail or or
telephone Main 5OO0 Collection is made by
carrier at end of each month.
Evening star., 1926-11-29

'Dar amt much benefit in a six
hour workin' day." said Uncle Eben
IF it's gineter lead up to an eighteen
hour crap game"
Evening star., 1926-11-29
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New Britain herald., 1926-11-05
Dry" Agents Seize
 LiQuOr Worth S6. .O0O 0O0

New York, Noy. 5 R)-six million dollars worth of liquor was in pos- session of prohibition agents today i'll what is said to be the largest bonded warehouse in America, and l9 men, unconnected wfh the ware house, were under indictment as marine bootleggers ard hijackers who staged a champagne bathtub party while coast gnard destroyer chased their vessel.
 The warehouse, cwned by the Reap Warehouse, Inc. was seized by men under Pol 'Jition Adminis- trator Chester P. Mills who said he had information the liquor was not being handled in accordance with the law. About two weeks ago 23 barrels of medicinal whiskey were stolen from the Tarehouse by rob- bers who shot anl wounded a police man in making their escape. The warehouse contains 250,OOO gallons of whiskey in 5000 barrels.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-05
No Allowance Granted
 To Boy Who Broke Leg

Tho claims committee voted last night to recommend to the common council that the claim of the par ents of Stanislaw strzegowski of s34 High street for s92 as a result of a fall sustained by the boy at the Washington school playground. causing a fracture of the leg. be disapproved. Councilman J. A. Lar son. chairman of the committee, said he learned that the boy had fallen from tree at the playground while the grounds were closed be cause of rain. The committee will recommend that the petitioners be given leave to withdraw.
 It was voted to recommend to the council that an award of s1oo be made to Dr. R. NJ. Clark, in settle ment of his claim for $500. He fell on an oily spot on the walk at Gen. tral park and an .abscess resulted.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-05
MrsGLangley Anxious
 / To Uphold Fair Sex

Rikeville, Ky, Nov. R>-Mrs. Jeohn w. Langley, newly elected Jmember of congress from the tenth Kentucky distrct. today, said that she will strive to prove by her course that if the next congress had more women in it we would ernment"
 Mrs Langley. a republican. won her election by nearly a 1000 ma lorlty over her democratic opponent, Douglas Hays. She defeated A. J. Kirk, incumbent, in the August primary.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-05
County Balance Reported
 In New Haven District

New Haven Nov. (P-A balance rather than j. state of indebtedness exists in thy county of New Haven according td the annual report of the county commissioners for the fiscal year endinf September 30. The pur- chase of gsal estate has placed the total expenditures for the year above the receipts. but large balance is retained in the treasury which off, sets this amount. the report shows.
 Expenditures during the year amounted to S543,2S3.99. while the receiptsI totalled S413.234.11,
New Britain herald., 1926-11-05
CHILD'S BIRTHDAY GIFT
 IS HER FATHERS LIBERTY
Man Arrested For Drunkenness Gains Freedom As Judges
 Heart Is Touched

Judge W. c. Hungerford in police court this morning granted the ap- peal O. man charged with drunken ness. for another chance for the sake of hb daughters. Today is the 10th birthday anniversary of one, and the othe. is IS years of age, he said. He promised never to drink again if given a chance this time. Judge Hungerford sentenced him to jail for 10 days execution of the sentence suspended and placed him on pro- bation for six months. You must understand that this Is being very lenient, in view of your recent ap- pearance In court on this charge" the judge said. "The probation of- ficer will do what he can do for you, but you must help yourself too.'
 A nolle was entered in the case of Sophie Kulak, charged with failure to pay her personal tax, and the case of Carmello Urso of 57s West Main street, charged with breach of the peace and assaulting his wife was settled out of court, Mrs. Urso asking that there be no prosecution.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-05
ITALIANS BLAMED
 IN REVOLT PLOTS
Accused Of Planning Spanish
 French Crisis

Paris, Nov. R-Evidence that the Italians implicated in the at- tempted Spanish revolutionary move ment were agents of the Italian po- lice, is said to be in the hands of the French surete generale or fed eral police.
 Officials of the surete generate be- lieve that the object of the move ment. which was halted by wholesale arrests Of the conspirators near Per nlgnan, was to Hreate bad feeling be- tween France and Spain.
 Colonel Ricciotti Garibaldi, arrest ed yesterday at Nice, was taken into custody on the strength of his evil dence, 1t is stated.
 The French authorities claim to have found traces of the remittance of very large sums to Italian agents in France, which -coull scarcely have come from other than official sources.
 Perpignan, Nov. R>-Large sup plies of arms and ammunition were hidden at four strategic points, one cache, at -Mollo, has al- ready been unearthed.
 Arrangements had been made for a quick uprising of the anti-mon- archist element in Barcelona when the vanguard of the rebels arrived in the neighborhood of the city, and other Catalonian towns were said to be ready to send men when the suc- cess of the Barcelona movement was assured.