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More Costly incompetence.

Collapse % z temporary private
grandstand in pasaden Calf, which
had been erected for a floral pagea mt
caused the injury of 235 persons.
Thirty of this number are SO seriously
hurt that they may not survive.
This tragedy marks the end of an
other chapter of American careless
ness and slackness in building in
spection. 1t is the same all over the
country. No community is immune
from such appalling occurrences as
that at Pasadena. Foot ball games,
|, small-town circuSes. parades and ath-
letic events have at one time or an
other been stampeded with horror be
cause a hastily built and poorly in.
spected stand has elapsed.
Is it not about time 10 take note Of
these hideous affairs? Is II not about
time for every city. when contem-
plating q celebrat ton which will re-
uuire additional grandstands, to go
into the situation carefully and to
make sure that the structure is well
built?
Washington learned its lesson, but 1t
paid frghtful price in human lives.
Although the Knickerbocker disaster
did not come under the same cate
CORY as the Pasadena affair, it never
theless was conclusive demonstra-
ton of the need for safety in all
structures housing large assemblases,
and It's effect has been felt in local
building operati tons since that night
in 1922.
4 drastic change in policy is needed.
and if Americans do not want To
pay more heavily than they have
done, the policy should be inausu-
rated at once. Sooner or later. il a
change IL not wrought. another struc-
ture will collapse, and the daily news
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Overseas Radio.

Radio added TO its wonders and
mysteries last night when the Allan
tic Ocean was spanned by programs
from London and New York Radio
artists had the unique experience Of
having the entire world for an audi.
ence. while fans in all sections OF the
globe triumphantly listened TO sta
tons that heretofore they had only
read about.
This is 2LO calling America and
sending New Year greetings" was
the beginning of the program broad
cast and relayed successfully from
London to American listeners. Strains
Of dance music followed from Ciro's
completing thI overseas entertai in
men:
In the meantime. America. not to
be outdone, was broadca sting songs
by John Mccormack Lucrezia Rori
hymns by the carlton of the Park
Avenue Baptist Church. Associated
Press news dispa tches. and interna.
tional New Year greetings from con.
suls general OF various countries in
New YORK.
Ihus test OF the marvels Of radio
passed into history. but results Of the
test will be fett throughout the civil
lied. and perhaps uncivilized. world
for centuries To come. With the rapid
advance now being made in The de.
velopment of this new art. it will
probably soon be as commonplace 10
tune in on India from Washington as
TO pick up WRC or WCAP is now.
Radio has come To STAY, OF that
there is no question. Not only does il
provide entertainment but it's educa.
tional potentialities are unlimited.
Last nights experiment gives an
inklinS of what is to come. Develop
mentS of the future will astound those
who believe that broa dca sting through
the ether is but fad
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small item, the blot of ugly garages
on landscapes Is something to be con
sidered.
The traffic problem is one we Dc
not intend to discuss here. The blow
TO family life in the home is our sub
ject. That it is blow. even auto ia
natics will admit. Let us go some
where" Is the cry.
The result has been that, aided by
| the movies" that other enthusiasm
OF modern life. the American home is
| in danger Of becoming solely a place
TO sleep. The ha ppy joys OF family
| cOnVerSat ton are cut Ia consideration
OF road maps for the Sunday outing.
| The innocent recrestions of tiddly
winks, parchesi and checkers are
| something to give the merry ha ha :
| Whether the aut omobile is solely
responsible for this restlessness of the
| American people, or whether our hec
tic modern life. with a certain degree
| Of national prosperity. is TO blame
| is a subject we cannot. go into here
+ II is sufficient to state that there
is the problem.
Those of religious nature may find
consolation In the feeling that even
| in this matter the Lord "tempers
| the wind to the shorn lamb
The shorn home is getting back
some of its old-timp stability.
| What is achieving this happy re
suit?
Radio
We will he amused. We demand en-
! tertainment. We may sugarcoat ouI
desires as we will. talk OF intellectu
al pursuits and service" neverthe
less, the fact remains that the peoples
! of all ages and races have found
entertainment necessary.
| The day for apologizinc for this
trait Of human nature has long gone
! past.
We no longer find il necessary to he
/ Eypocrites.
Itadi" Is freeing us and making our
/ homes real homes again.
| Where once the whole famil,
thought only OF going on, some
place in the evening. now many mem
hers are rather looking forward 1,
turning on the radio.
An unparalleled entertainment fea
ture has taken it's seat by our hearth
tor radiator. As the case may bel, and
We have found it 50 diverting We nc
longer have an incessant urge I,
! roam.
Surely God works in mysterious
ways His wonders TO perform. We
! " no regard the home both the high
est achievement OF the individual and
I "f the state MAY Well give thanks fof
what science has now done for us
7 Science. with her explosives. gases
and various engines Of destruction
has done enough on the other side ~
the scale-it were high time that she
did something toward peace and GooC
viii among men.
! Eadiu--uur eNenin" cumpa nion-i'
4 the answer.
Now we unite = nation through the
ether. and bind the various member
I of family Ia the hearth by clever
combination Of entertainment ana in
structi"n.
Truly. ''hcme-lovinG hearts are hap
! pisst." IS Loncfellon - id. but it has
taken radio 10 brine TINS realization
| Ia many persons
/ Now the old car has rival
II may BE- 4 three ube affair. on 4
/ tiNe-tube receiving set, or = super
with six on more tubes. or perhaps il
+ may be only = crystal set or an outfit
with one tub"-in any ease radio is
) Se rvinE America. ~ Nell rs entertain
+ Ing it,
/ II Kid Radio succeeds in putting
! speed" Automobile in his proper
/ place wonderful enough position ir
| any eVentua lity-Amari will be tbs
! hotter for il
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

q. or what do Bertillon measure
ments consist -. F.. p
a. The Bertillon system consists
OF simple and exact measurements o.
certain parts of the body. The
measurements are taken with calibers
and include the height standing and
sitting; reach of outstretched arms.
length and width of head, length and
width of right ear. and the length Of
the left foot forearm. middle and lit
| tie fingers. The entire process takes
from D TO minutes mad the measure
ments are planned to be accurate
within l32 of an inch.
Q. What are the different colors
! of diamonds w. d.
A. Besides the diamonds of the
| red, blue, black, rose-colored green.
etc.
Q. How long have wool. linen and
| cotton goods been made?-A. Q. w.
A. Wooden fabrics are almost a.
old as linen. They were used by the
ancient Egyptians and by the Greeks
| of Homer's time. Cotton is of great
| antiquity. IT was known to the
Q. How are Eskimo dogs har,
| nessed?-E. r.
A. The ordinary style of harness
used for dogs is made of rawhide
, straps. 1t consists of a collar with
a strap extending down from the
back of the neck 10 the middle of
| which passes from the lower part of
the collar between the foreegs and
| up on each side over the ribs. 10 he
attached to the back strap: at this
point is made fast the leading line.
which Is from three 10 five feet long,
| and is attached either directly TO the
front OF the sled or to q single
straight leading line fastened 10 tho
| sled and extending forward ~ q dis
! lance sufficient for the attachment Of
all the dogs belonging to the team.
When the team consists Of more tha n
/ three dogs. they are attached 10 the
/ main leading line in pairs with the
| most intelligent dog in front as 4
| leader.
! q. What can we use TO black up
! for an amateur minstrel show? H.
T. s.
| A A good bIackface grease paint
! can be made by first rubbing cold
| cream into the skin and then apply
ing paste Of lamp black and glycer,
| inc.
| q. What is the most ancient eX.
ample of independent sculpture now
| eNtant?-A. -. &.
| A. The Sphinx carved by he Egyp.
| tians probably possesses this distinc-
/ ton.
: .. What is the clay which beauty
| doctors put on ones face?-k ID.
/ A. Facial CLAWS usually contain
| alum. oatmeal. fuller's earth. casein.
: or al these. Alum is an astrinCenr
! the earth and oatmeal absorb the dirt
! and the CaSein opens the pores.
| 9. What distinction is there bel cen
J the suffiXes ham and "tun'?-G
! r. ID.
| \. Ham meant dwelling and tun
! siSnitied the fence or wall which in
! closed 4 village or place OF defense.
! =. OF whom was II said that his foe
was folly and his weapon wit?-B. r
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A. That is the inscription on the
memorial to w. $. Gilbert, the famous
English light opera slibrettist.
Q. How can liven up and preserve
an old oil painting which is beginning
to crack?-R. NJ
A. A member of the staff a the Cor
coran Art Gallery charged with the
Dreservat ton of the pictures saws that
1t Is most delicate process 10 en-
deavor TO reconstruct old paintings
which have either through neglect or
through the use of inferior paint or
oils become cracked. The painting
should he kept as free as possible from
excessive heat. cold or drafts II
may be wiped over with pure olive oil
applied with very soft cloth OF
channels.
q. Who is considered America g FIRST
! financier?-A g. T.
A. Robert Morris was America :
! first f1nancier. IN May. 1881. Morris
presented to Congress The plan for
the Bank of North America the first
| bank for general purposes in the
United States. The financial opera
lions incident 10 the achievement Of
Independence during the Revolution
airy War were chiefly carried on by
! Robert Morris
! Q. Are there any people who eat
, all their food raw?-D. T.. l..
A. At the present time it is doubtful
| whether there are any people who do
not use some process of preparing Or
cooking food. The extremely far
northern Eskimos habitually eat thee
| meat in raw state, other food con
sisting entirely of unlocked fruit or
berries. But il has been found that
| even these tribes occasionally tina
out frozen meat through partia
process Of boiling
q. How many busses are there in
the United States?-L. II.
\. Al the latest compilation there
were so 600 motor busses, of which
20.o0o were used by schools. Tbe
| number is increa sing rapidly.
Q. Are cash prizes given to win
ners Of the Olympic games?-J. p.
A. No cash prizes are given to the
winners. AS the contestants are ANA
tours and can receive no money f"r
| their services. The winners receive
small medals and diplomas.
Q What was the last opera sung
al the French opera house New
Orleans. before the fire?-A. W. II.
\. The last opera sung before the
! fire on December =, 1919. was Les
| Iuguenots" with Mademoiselles Grip
! pom. Reid and Frances and Mon
| sieurs Milhan. Paulus. Wilman and
! Becker.
fJbe tour most important elements
J in business success are men. money.
! Information aud policies. OF these IN
| formation comes first This is Wh1t
: our Information bureau offers urithoH
cost-duthoritdtirc information o"
any question Of fact If you are
business mnn-mduufdctHrer. mer-
chant. salesman or jnrrStor--The Ere
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/ help you. Think Orer the possibilities
Of this free Serrice trith relation 10
noHr business aud them submit your
queries InclOSe . cents in stamps for
return postage. address The Star In
/ formation Bureau. Frederic J. HdSkin
! dircctor. T'centy- first and G streets
J northwest, Washington, d. O.
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ticable and cannot be the subject Of
successful application. The Interstate
Commerce Commission has definitely
recoc nized the situation in its last an.
nual report.
To "A large extent consolidation
must be along lines Of interest. Sys
tens with large mortgage liens with
( aryine priOrities and wide divergence
iu value cannot be dismembered by
1 arbitrary rules of law. DiVidend-earn
ing properties cannot be compelled. eX.
cept upon Terms OF mutual and volun-
tary negotiation. to take on non.
dividend-paying properties.
| = Z
Undoubtedly there will be some ad
vantageS in general consolida ton
! Uniform rates would act more equi,
tably upon properties having fairly
| equal earning capacity. General re
vision OF rates could be more fairly
accomplished with systems having
! the same character and diversity ot
! tonnage. Large systems could re
| tain possession and use OF greater
| proportion OF their own equipment
with less necessity for exchange OF
| freight cars. and uniformity in gen
| era rules and the Standa rdiza ton OF
| freight equipment could more read
| lily he accomplished with limited
number of systems. and the Sd me re =
suit could, perhaps. be attained in
| the regulation OF wages and working
conditions. | doubt very much II
consolidation will greatly reduce the
general overhead expense.
In this situs ton the interstate
| Commerce Commission should be
given authority to approve those con
solicitations that are distinctly in the
interest of public welfare and will
| tend to increase efficient and eco
nomic service. and when that time
comes there will be broad and com
| petitiye field for the exercise ot
genius and ability on the part OF rail
road managing officers.
In conclusion. I am glad 10 be abb.
| to state that the year 1925 closes
with renewed public confidence in the
ability of our Government to solve
the great problems of national trans
portation promptly and successfully
The people generally have a better
understanding of the real attitude
which the railroads sustain in theil
relation to the public-that il is one
| of service: Subservient to public au-
thority. 1t is more and more realized
4, that carriers have many questions In
which there is a common Interest
with the patrons. and that these uues
! lions should he settled by friendly
conferences rather than by bitter con
| troverSy.
! The message ] would put over is =
plea for better and more intellisen,
understanding: for an economic
rather than political solution OF
transportation problems: for intel.
ligent cooperation rather than selfish
dlssension; for a general recognition
that national prosperity depends or
prosperous agriculture, manufac tur-
ing. commerce and transportation
each largely depending on the other
(The End)
! Copyright 1921
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THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.
The real battle of the century is on

The real battle of the century is on
Radio vs. Automobile.
The prize is the American home.
Shall Automobiles continue to take
the people out of their homes, or shall
Radio keep them in them?
| This is the big question that Is be
throughout the length and brea In
of this broad land of ours.
Everywhere one goes he finds Au-
tomobile calling from the garage:
Come take me out. Here ! am. al
cohol in my radiator. gas in my In
nards. my balloons inflated to the
proper degree, rearing TO go,
Think Of the delights of the roa d,
the long. long road before you. the
| wind whistling past your ears, the
glories of the American Winter.
Take me out, old man. take me
, OUT"
The man starts up--and then he
hears the voice OF Radio. as if from the
very loud speaker itself:
Turn me on cries Radio. Here
am the marvel OF the centuries. wait.
Ing but for the turn of dial. The
swapping on of a switch, TO pluck out
of the air the unheard sounds Of
voices from far away, the drumming
Of giant orcheStras. the blare OF dis
tant hands, the grooming of lullaby
voices.
My batteries are fully charged. my
tubes are in fine condition, my aerisl
| is cumming with happiness and mel
ody. The glory of science and music,
nd in hand. is yours at a touch, The
ia selma ton of aerial travel. combined
with the soothing comfort of the easy
chair. is YOURS for less than the d SIX
ing. Turn ME on, old man. turn me
on
What the outcome Of this battle
Of the giants shall he. only The rush
ing months will show. for The con
flct promises to lie an interesting
one.
Kid. Radio compa red with Speed
Auto, is but an infant. yet
such Ensty one. In his perhaps five
years of life speaking of broadcast
inE}, that Auto. despite his veteran
age OF 4 quarter Of Il century and
more. must look To his laurels.
A happy feature of this war l. that
il is being fought. not in the
churches. not on the lecture plat
form. but in the home itself
The very prize is to lie the scene
of the conflict. and the scene Of bat
tie is TO be the prize. If the Kid
wins. America, from our sta ndpoini
will he a better. happier land. where
As If the Speed" oNerComes his mul-
tI.tubed friend, not only is the home
LOST. but even our country
Let us pause.
or what does the automobile sta nj
accused?
Even the most ardent automobiIists
| believe. will admit that American
home life has suffered sonnet hing ~
the wheels of the untirinc. fascinat-
ing auionuhile.
The mania foI il amounts Ia thai
~ hich has swept tn" country. until
wen The Office boys of iud1' come 10
work in their cars. l. OF such scope
chat il has brought evils - w%l Is
benefits
The charm Of heinG In the opcn air
The fascination of ha ndlin- tremeu-
dous power obedient To every whim.
the durable satisfa ctions of being able
10 go where and when one pleaSes
he Siga ntic commercial benefits FOL
lowing in the wake of the automobile
and tho motor truck, hes" ale in
conteStable.
A. neg2ticnS. we have perpleXinG
ira ffiC problems, with their toll of des
and injured. and the disa ppearanc
of much Of the old fam ilN life. As
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papers will be anxiously scanned, fol

Care in Workmanship and a rigid
and uncompromisins inspection is the
solution Of the problem. The pity Of
it Is that this remedy has not been
applied before. We must have no
more accidents of this kind, because
soon they can be classed AS acct
dents no longer, but will have to be
referred to as slaring examples "r
criminal stupidity
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1t is clearly demonstrated that any
suspicious OF social rivalry which may
arise can be disposed Of without call
ing for investigation by the United
States Senate.
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LAYING been unable L" return to
this country in time fOr he Christmas
holiday greetings, CaillauX may pos
Sibly return in time for the enusiye
but unsubstantial. compliments OF the
St Valentine season.
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ROllickins Old Chap.

The Hours once moved with gentle
grace
With step discreetly gated.
Old Father Time has changed his pace
And shouts, I'm syncopated"'
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1870

Grown Prince Carol would rather
have his romance in private lie than
enjoy the splendors of throne II is
no doubt sincere sacrifice although
II must he noted that the allurements
of a throne in the Grown Prince
vicinity have, from \ practical view.
point. not been conspicuous.
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The dry accents who kept on the
trail of merry makers were examples
of self. acrifice in the cause Of duty
such az enforcement Of The law re.
ouireS
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Asserting No Authority.

Asserting no AutnOrHy.
Did YOU sit up and watch the old
year out?"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum
Il decided that was one matter that
could go on in a regular way that
would require no congressional super
vision
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AS another evidence that this is the
age OF machinery we have the auto
matte traffic policeman, requiring
neither sleep. salary nor conversati ton.
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Confidence EXPIRE ssed ny Judge T..
H. Gary in the Locarno treaty war.
rants the hope that it will extend to
nations the well proved benefits of q
Sentlemens agreement.
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Turning over a new leaf may con
sist in forgetting the banquetine Of
New Year eve and going back 10 The
dairy lunch.
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Representations Of the old Year
as an aged and limpng figure are not
sustained by the festivities on the
night of December 81
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The old rule that pedestrians have
the right of way under All circum-
stances threatens TO subside into a
blue law" with the iaywalker ex-
poriencinc most of The blues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-02

one way 10 make The year 1925
memorable would he 10 forget about
evolution and the Eirstein theory and
concentrate on the World Court
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Jud Tunkins says some Of the PEG.
pie in the coal business couldn't de
liver even a Happy New Year on
schedule time.
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The year 1925 is expected to see nc
diminution in any line OF financial &C
tIvity except that OF tax collection.
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A Bad Virtue.

From the Memphis News-Scimitar
Lloyd George says Engla nd can limp
along under her debt. That is one Of
the troubles with debt.
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Concentration,

What Is your opinion of the latest
da nce?" .,.
Il have no opinion answered Miss
Cayenne. 1T keeps my feet so busy
that have no time whatever for head
work -
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I.audable Ambition

Let argument both day and night
Bring hope into our hearts.
Wen get one coal strike settled RICH
Before the next one starts.
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Mussolini is at q great advantage in
his project for restoring the grandeurs
Of ancient Rome and adding modern
improvements in that he has any com
mittees who supervise improvements
pretty thoroughly undcr control
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It's mistake" said Uncle Ehen
TO have de kind of a happy New year
dat makes de second Of January
nlisera BILE
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Topsies.

From the Meridian Star.
Children raised with great care
sometimes do Just as we'll n those
who just happen to grow.
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Police W DIRK.
The big policeman used to be
A figure very fine to see.
He moved with dignity complete
To help the ladies cross the street
At present he may have to shout.
Hi. Lady, Mind what you're about
For ii jaywalkins you begin.
III be compelled to run you. in
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Rate by Maii-PayahIc in Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
All Other States ami Canada.
Member Of the Associated Press.

Inc Associated Press is exclusively cntfl""
70 the use Tor repuhlir-tion OF I'll news "ls
natCheS credited TO il or not otherw'>n 'I"''
Nsi IN this pa0er and ITO the l"c2l news
published herein. All ri-l.ts Of p"'ii"H ton
of special dispatches herein arc also r"-'r' 80.
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SHOOTING STARS.
Police Work

Ry PHILANDER JOHNSON.
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Q. What was the last opera sung
at the French opera house. New
Orleans. before the fire?-A. W. II.
\. The last opera sung before the
fire on December >, 1919. was Les
IuguenotS" with Mademoiselles Grip
pom. Reid and Frances and Mon
sieurs Milhan. Paulus. Wilman and
Becker.