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Evening star., 1926-12-14
Public Library Expansion.

"A favorable impression, 1t is evil
dent. has been made upon the sub
committee of the House District com
nittee now considering questions af-
fecting the welfare of the National
Capital by the proposal of five
year building program for the Wash.
tngton Public Library to carry its
facilities to the people of the District
through branches. There are now
three branch libraries, located, in
order of their establishment, in Ta-
koma Park, in the Southeast section
Gnd in the Northwest section. They
are all busy to the limit of their
capacity in the distribution of books.
It is proposed to establish eleven more
major branches in separate buildings
and fifteen or more branches In
echooih ouses, mostly in the suburbs.
In view Of the experiences of the
branches already maintained. it is cer-
tain that this projected extension of
the Public Library will lead to a
great increase in the use of the COL
lection by the people, with a maxi
mum of efficiency and a minimum of
inconvenience.
Decision having been reached by
the trustees of the Carnegie Founda-
ton that no further funds will be .ad-
vanced for the purpose of establish
ing branch libraries in Washington,
It becomes incumbent upon Congress
TO provide by direct appropriation for
the expansion of the institution
founded upon the beneficence of
Andrew Carnegie. It is estimated
that the projected five-year building
program to provide the necessary
branches will call for $1,250, ,000.. by
appropriations at the rate of $3.50, 900
q -:af. This proposition is similar to
tia five-year building program adopted
for the public schools.
The Public Library is by virtue of
Its organic act established as branch
of the public educational system Of
the District. From the outset it has
functioned in that character. 1t has
not, however. been permitted to grow
in keeping with the public school sys-
TEN. through lack of provision for
buildings, supplies and administra.
tive organization. Through the
beneficence of the Carnegie Founda-
ton three branches have been In
stalled. 1t is now for the Congress to
carry on this work which has proved
Of immeasurable value to the COM
munity in providing the people with
books. While the program outlined
may not be adopted at the present
session, owing to the shortness of
time, it is effectively presented for
action by the next Congress, and
judging from the reception given by
the special House subcommittee be-
fore which the case was stated yes
terday an encouraging start has been
made to that end.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
Conscience and Crime.

A case which in some respects par
allels the famous Hall.Mills murder
trial just concluded in New Jersey
has made its appearance in Berlin.
Germany. twenty-five years ago Ju-
lius Koch killed Albert Sohn. Five
years after the murder Koch was ar
rested and tried. He was acquitted
because of lack of evidence. There
the similarity to the Hall-Mills case
ceases. Yesterday Koch walked into
police headquarters in the German
city and confessed that he was the
real murderer of Sohn. Speculation
on this strange case naturally leads
to the question: VIII the person or
persons guilty of killing the choir
singer and the minister ever confess
or will the case always remain listed
in the ledger OF unsolved mysteries?
The old adage that murder will
out" is sustained in the German af-
fair. Koch has confessed that his
peace of mind deserted him the min
ute he killed his chum during a quar-
Iei. Having been tried and acquitted
Evening star., 1926-12-14

depth. Steel fabrication can be car
ried to any desired height.
In the case of the Hudson River
Bridge of the dimensions proposed,
long land approaches are necessary
and a great part of the cost lies in
the acquisition of these areas. On
the New York side this cost is
especially heavy owing to the great
amount of, improved property which
must be taken.
This bridge will be of great utility
in the handling of traffic between
New York and the mainland" to the
west. The Hudson is at present not
spanned for many miles above New
York and traffic must be carried in
direct approach across the river py
ferry boats. A vehicular tunnel has
lust been finished and will soon be
in operation, but even with this
facility there will be an urgent need
of a bridge. The question of vent-
lation in the tunnel occupied by in
ternal combustion motors in great
numbers is a serious one, and despite
the success of tests already made
the possibility of using this tunnel
for highly congested traffic is some
what problematical.
The old Brooklyn Bridge was
hailed as one of the wonders of the
world. 1t will be dwarfed by the
new Hudson River span, when Will
stand as monument to American
skill.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
The Hudson River Bridge.

The last obstacle to the construc-
tion OF the projected bridge across
the Hudson River between New York
and Jersey City has been removed
with the approval by the War
Department of the plans for the
structure already adopted. This for
NAL action by the War Department
IS necessary under the law which
gives that branch of the Federal
Government supervisory jurisdiction
over all constructions across navi-
gable streams and between interstate
areas. Immediately upon receipt Of
the formal authorization from the
department, in a few days, the Port
Authority of New York will advertise
for bids for the piers and other
foundation work, and it is expected
that actual construction will begin
ee:iy in 1927.
The new bridge will be of a sus-
pension type, with a span of $500
feet and a clearance over high water
of 207 feet, and will cost. approx
mately s60.000.O00. A banking syndi-
cate has secured the award of
S2o,000.o00 of bonds at 4 per cent,
which will be offered for public sub
Scription at once. These bonds are
secured by a first lien on the rev.
cnues and tolls arising from the use
OF the bridge. The States of New
York and New Jersey will advance
100000 jointly toward the con-
struction.
This will be the biggest bridge
undertaking ever projected in the
United States. 1t will be the con-
summation of plan long in
contemplation. Years ago it was
proposed and the idea was ridiculed
as impracticable because of the
length of the span necessary and the
height that would be required TO
make a clearance of shipping. Bridge
engineering has been developed, how
ever, In recent years to the point
at which the physical difficulties in
the way of such a work are over
come. Caissons for underwater
constructions can be sunk in almost
any conditions to any necessary
Evening star., 1926-12-14
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

tain official recognition Of tobacco as
the American elixir of life and cure
all for diseases of every sort. II ne
left any literature about 1t. 1t would
BE interesting and Informative. All
of your work is tip-top, and you de-
serve a Merry Christmas and q Hap
py New Year, too.
Yours, s. u. r.
Dear Mr.. Tracewell: Being one of
your regular readers, / feel 1t pleas
ant duty to tell you that liked your
article about the birds. 1t Is, indeed,
a cruel and heartless practice to i'm
prison birds and confine them to
life in a theater of a hallway, or
worse. Even under the best condi-
tions it is not the life that they know
and love. To those who do these
things it may seem proper, but that
only means an undeveloped sense OF
kindness and thoughtlessness.
II have never forgotten your article
about the Staying of animals for fur.
Truly a hideous and bloody business!
The exasperating sight of seeing
many people willing to pay almost
any price for an inartistic, gaudy,
composite pelt, sometimes hundreds
of animals to a coat! We have made
progress, but still not so far, in some
respects, from the cave gentlemen
who slew through necessity.
MAY suggest an article about
ST Francis. This is the seven hum
dredth anniversary. He was, as you
know, devoted to the animals. He
raised his voice against the cruelties
against animals. Even in his day
their cruelties were not so organized
NJ InJ; q n C. in
with high appreciation for all the
good YOU do in this little old world, I
am,
"Very truly yours, NJ. b. D.
With a clipping Of an Associated
Press dispatch from Toronto. in
which Premier Ferguson was quoted
as saying, in reference to the new
LIQUOR control bill, There will be just
enough stores to serve the public de-
mand and no more" came the follow
ing letter, on yellow paper:
Dear Sir: The premier of Ontario
must be a greater, more subtle joker
than either Prof. Leacock or Will
Rogers. Observe his statement, There
will be just enough to serve the public
demand, and no more Only hog
would want more than enough. His
remark reminds one of oliver Wen
dell Holmes 'Contentment.'
yours, J. A. MacM."
X X u X
Dear Sir: have just finished
reading your, column and how glad
/ am that some one has come out in
defense of the poor little birds.
Sincerely, MRS. G. II. 8"
"DesS Sir: If Jack Spratt insaa7ed
the beaaty in tonight's article4 then
please give Jack an extra, Sit Of
stroking for me. The lines fnclosed.
that are newly born and which, were
/ to wait until tomorrow, l would not
send, are for you both E. K. c."
The poem referred to follows:
Enough.
One visions beautiful, one love remem-
bered,
One heartbreak sigh, one budding
rose,
The poignant beauty of souls sur
render,
One understanding glance. one faith
that grows
Beyond the bounds of hopes high
promise
Speak not of numbers, friend-one
heart that knows
Our need, and gives, Christ's gift SUI
preme bestows. e. K. c.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

Here are some recent letters from
This and That files on variety of
subjects, from tobacco to canary birds:
From Deets Pickett, secretary of
the research department. Board of
Temperance, Prohibition and Public
Morals of the Methodist Episcopal
Church:
Dear Mr.. Tracewell: Your letter
in The Star of Tuesday under. the
head of This and That has been
brought to my attention.
"Odd though it may seem, your
comment upon the leafiet, Ten Rea-
sons Why No One Should Use To-
bacco' Is in accordance with our
own point Of view. DR.. Phelps was
for a short time with this board some
years ago.
"Tn regard to tobacco, our policy
Is outlined by a resolution passed
by this board several years ago:
1.-THE Board of Temperance, Pro-
hibition and Public Morals Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, while
approving all proper efforts to edu.
cate the public to a realization OF the
harmful effects of the use OF to-
bacco. and approving the prohibition
of the sale of tobacco in any form
to minors, hereby places on record
the fact that it recognizes the funda-
mental difference between the traffic
in tobacco and that in alcoholic
liquors, which had been declared by
the courts to he responsible for most
Of the insanity, pauperism and crime,
and the board further places on rec
ord the fact that 1t does not contem-
plate any attempt to prohibit the pro-
duction, sale or use or tobacco, eX'
cept as above indicated.
1--WE have consistently held that
while the use Of tobacco Is not q
vice. it's use by children should
be forbidden because 1t mas ue,
moralizing effect upon them, ana
that trade promotion of the habit
among women is to be deprecated be-
cause Of the probable racial harm
resulting, We have also on several
occasions called attention to the ire
uuent lack Of consideration on part
OF smokers for those non-smokers TO
whom tobacco is distasteful and VINO
are frequently actually made Ill by
the odor Of a smoking cigar. pipe or
cigarette. Very truly yours" etc.
"Sir: enjoyed yos,r tobacco ar
ticle greatly and thought you were
most moderate with excuse
nv plain taIkl. i WOHuoi ~ w" -
familiar with the following beautifui
'pome'?
Tobacco Is a filthy weed:
like 1t.
It satisfies no earthly need:
I like 1t.
It makes you cross; 1t makes you
lean;
1t takes the hair right off your bean;
It's the worst - stuff that was
ever seen:
I like itH!
VERY truly, M. *. X.
my Dear Sir: That's a bully to-
bacco story-the kind Of story that
mortises into countless family chinks.
giving mamma a sort of an I-told-
you-so argument to sling at pop. and
lots Of material warnings to Tiny Tim
and Flapper Fanny.
"I'd like to see the other side have
a chance, IL there's any space for 1t.
You know that those nasty fellows
who chaw and spit and sputter would
get ghoulish glee out Of Rev. Charles
Kingsley's tribute in Westward Ho.
Senator Thomas L. Clingman Of
North Carolina. famous Confederate
soldier, in his eightieth year spent
quite a bit Of time in Washington,
came to my Office often. and contin-
ually talked about his efforts to OBJ.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

The compromise decision giving
wage increases to Eastern railroad
conductors and trainmen in the first
test Of the new rail labor law is re-
ceived by the public generally as a
step forward. There is feeling in
some quarters. however. that the sue
cess Of arbitration between the rail-
roads and their employees makes 1t all
the more necessary that the shipping
and travelling public look to the guard
ing Of its own interest.
1T the railroads simply expect to
raise wages and then pass the buck
to the shipper and passenger" warns
the Louisville Times, ''the railroads
are laying out course that runs di-
rectly into trouble. The shippers and
the roads to pay high wages to rail-
road workers, but they want to know
that the railroads are carrying their
own burden, not shifting it to the
shoulders of others" The Milwaukee
Journal also declares that "the farmer
who has been nursing the idea that
maybe he was to get reduction in
rail rates on farm products will do
some more hard thinking about an
economic structure which brings wage
increases and a great Christmas OF
Industrial dividends while the prices
he gets for his stuff stay anemic." +"
The st. Paul Pioneer.Press asserts
that "every cent win eventually be
passed on to the public" and that "the
public Is deprived Of all control over
the most important operating expense
determining the rates 1t has obliged
itself to pay"
Due weight is given by the Balti-
more Sun to the contention Of the
railroads that "the great improvement
In operating records recently has been
due to large capital expenditure and
bettermeht of equipment" but to that
paper 1t seems difficult to believe
that loyal cooperation of their en-
ployeS has not contributed to their
achievements" If this Is the case,
the Sun believes that 'the public will
be glad to see the service recognized,
cient, contented and properly remit
nerated labor further economies In
operation which will rebound to the
benefit Of the people as whole"
The New York Herald Tribune also
feels that 'the public. which ulti-
mately pays the increased cost of
service, will not begrudge the advance
II 1t helps to make rail operation safer
and more efficient. The carriers will
not begrudge 1t. either" says the
Herald Tribune, ''if the Federal regu.
lative powers-Congress and the In
terstate Commerce Commission-are
willing to recognize frankly the full
implications Of the conciliation and
arbitration act"
"The arbitrators made a very de.
tailed study of railroad wages, both
nominal and real" remarks the Rich.
mond NewsLeader, land had many
meetings between October 10. the date
of the last appointments, and the time
of the final award. Their results. no
doubt. represent to some extent the
usual compromise of conflicting
claims, but in a much larger sense
they reflect what the arbitrators con.
slider a proper readjustment OF wages
since the now historic 'defiation' Of
1920-21. The award probably does not
presage any general forward march
in wage demands. but when It's statis-
tical basis In made public 1t may be
Evening star., 1926-12-14

A so.called girl bandit robbed a
Texas bank Of a thousand dollars and
offered no explanation to the police.
except that she wanted the money. 1t
is a melancholy contradiction Of char
acter that one should be so truthful
and at the same time SO dishonest.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Of the United States come from the
farms?-M. D. c.
A. It Is said that nearly onethird Of
our forest lands are comprised within
farms.
Q. What disease caused the great.
est number Of deaths among our
soldiers In the World War?-R. A. p.
A. Pneumonia headed the list. More
than 10000 died from this cause. OF
these, probably $4,000 resulted from
the inf1uenza-pneumonia pandemic
which swept through every camp and
cantonment in this country and
caused thousands Of deaths in the ex-
peditionary forces.
Q. Who was the strongest man that
history records and how much did he
weights. A. d.
A. The bulkiest strong man known
to history for the past thousand years
was the one who visited the United
states - Higaschi. champion Suma
wrestler Of the world-weighing $50
pounds. who ate ten meals a day and
could throw a dray horse with ease.
O. Please give the names OF the
dead towns Of Georgia.-E. p.
A. They are Old and New Ebenezer,
Frederica. Abercorn, Sunbury, Hard
wich, Petersburg, Jacksonbourgh,
Francisville Crawford County,, Hart.
ford (once capital of Pulaski County,.
name "Amana"?-R. NJ. III.
A. The biblical name "Amana"
means believe faithfully" Glaub
treu). The community which bears
this name was first called "Bleib
treu" (Remain faithfully. This was so
difficult to express in an English word
that the biblical one was chosen.
@. Can women serve as rural mail
carriers?-M. H.
A. Women are not eligible to posi-
they have military preference. This
means, broadly, unless they served in
the World War.
Q. How many Jews are there in the
world?-H. w. K.
A. There are about 14,600.000. OF
this number about 100000 are in the
United States.
Q. What is the meaning Of the
phrase 'the breaking Of the alabaster
box"?-A. d.
A. 1t originated in the story Of
Mary Magdalene, who. tradition says.
broke such a box to anoint the feet OF
Christ.
Q. What are the dimensions Of the
new Cathedral being built in Wash
ington?--L. "A. NJ.
A. The new Cathedral is to be SIS
feet long; central tower, 262 feet
high; the interior, from the floor to
the top of the roof. s5 feet; outside,
147 feet.
Q. Can a man set traps on his own
out a license?-M. J..
A. The Biological Survey says that
a resident land owner and his family
may trap on their own land during
the open season without a license.
Q. What kind Of oil is used for
roads?-W. H.
says that crude Oil with an asphalt
base is used for road-building pur.
poses, while crude oil with a paraffin
base Is not used.
@. What relation to Louis XIV was
Louis XVI?-C. T.
A. Louis XVI was the grandson Of
Louis XIV. Louis XVI was the SON
Of Louis. Dauphin of France, son of
Louis XIV. His fathers death in 1865
made Louis XVI heir to the throne.
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Evening star., 1926-12-14

Among the Christmas gibes now
obsolete is one about the queer neck
ties and cigars a woman presents to
her husband. All neckties are now
queer and many women are excellent
judges of tobacco.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

The irony of fate is illustrated in
the case of Houdini. He spent large
part of his life attacking spiritualism
His name is now utilized by spiritual
lists as one of their best publicity
points.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

Aimee Mcpherson took vacation.
How she spent her time is a matter
of conjecture. Some say she engaged
in erudite meditation; others say she
merely backslid.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

Chicago gun men are prominently
mentioned. A great and growing
metropolis is always confronted with
the problem of making it's achieve
ments in literature and music more
conspicuous than it's police news.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

Having failed to solve one of the
New Jersey will now try something
easy and revive few ancient. blue
laws.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The vanquished Male.
A. woman can toll like a man.
She Is able to drive her own motor
Or form a political plan
To dazzle the average voter.
She can start for the bargain array.
There's nothing on earth that can
stop 'er.
But poor, feeble man, so they say,
Isn't even good Christmas shopper!
Evening star., 1926-12-14

The result Of the Hall.Mills trial
was not definite. 1t still leaves the
impression that De Russey's lane
ought to be provided with a traffic
cop and some policewomen.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
Member of thc Associated Press.

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70 the UeA for republication of all news dls-
patches ,~e lifted to it or not otherwise cred
ltad u thiS paper and also the local news
prhahed herein. All rights of publication
Of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

Hog cholera has asserted itself in
the country nearby. Wealth used to
be reckoned in pounds of tobacco.
Riches may yet be estimated on the
basis Of pork chop.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

Mr.. Orniston has demonstrated how
famous the usually obscure broad
caster may become, If he only goes
the wrong way about it.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

Recent events recall the fact that
Loie Fuller, whatever may be her
record as diplomatist, was In other
days an exceedingly fine dancer.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

1t is evident that Senator Hiram
Johnson does not propose to encour-
age any early shopping for United
States ships.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

Philadelphia promoters are candidly
wishing they had left out all the
Sesquicentennial Exposition except
the prize fight.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

BY selling his Monte Carlo interests
Zaharon shows he is one Of the few
who are wise enough to quit the game
when they are winners.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
Finds Need for Rehearsals

From the New York Herald Tribune.
It looks as II the next Democratic
national convention would be- hettcr
for O few advance Tehearsals. T.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
MYTHICAL RrI

Mythical Bird.
What is a lame duck?"
"There isn't really any such thing" -"
answered Senator Sorghum. II never
yet saw a so-called lame duck who
couldn't travel at a prodigious rate of
speed to take an appointment abroad"
Evening star., 1926-12-14

A "lame duck" is always hopeful
Of being tanned and made O. pet by
official appointment.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

ting edition. 10 delivered by carriers wttnin
che CITY - 90 cents per month: daily ONLY: only:
30 cents ner month Sundays only ~ i iSi,r nc
per month Orders may be sent py a msii bg Ug
Telephone Main 5000. Collection is made oy
carrier at end of each month.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

America was never more prosper
Gus than it is today Prosperity
brings envy.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
Government Still Lives.

From the Boston Herald.
Congress Is In session, and the Gov
ernment at Washington still lives.
Evening star., 1926-12-14
The Old SleirIl

The Old Sleigh.
II Santa now should bring a sleigh,
He'd lose his smile seraphic. g..
A copper sure would holler "Hey!
Speed up! You're blocking traffic!"
Evening star., 1926-12-14
Rate by Mail-Payable I'm Advance
MARYLAND and Virginia.
AH Ctber States and Canada.

pa,lv ane Sunday. ] yr, $1,000: mo, 81 ,no GO
sunday only '''':f yr.. $500: i mo-. 35c
Evening star., 1926-12-14

Jud Tunkins says he used to tell his
troubles to a policeman. Now the
traffic cop knows them first.
Evening star., 1926-12-14

do little work right now." said
Uncle Eben, SOS when you say
Merry Christmas you kin show prep
arations to make de wish come true. p"
Evening star., 1926-12-14
Affection for an Enemy.

Affection for an Enemy.
1--WE ought to love our enemies"
"A great many people do so." said
Uncle Bill Bottletop. Its common to
see man go out Of his way to be
friendly and forgiving toward his
worst bootlegger."
Evening star., 1926-12-14
DisillusiOn.

Myths fade away meath Times relent.
less touch,
AS care and toll attend. us in the
strife.
1t might be better not to know so
much
And dwell in Fancy's wonderland
for life.