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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

| Unnecessary vulgarity of outlook
| is something that every one mus,
| flee from If he would get the most
out of life.
| only by constantly fighting against
| the pressure Of the vulgar, in thought.
action, speech. can any one attain
his full stature.
Lest snobbery, that bane of men
and nations. creep into our discussion.
| let us define vulgar" according to the
big dictionary:
"Fulgar--Of or pertaining to the
| common people, or to the common
| herd or crowd; consisting Of. suited
to or practiced by the uneducated
! masses; hence, now most commonly
displaying or indicating a low. coarse
or common nature. 3. Lack
ing in elegance or in cultivation or
refinement; opposed to reputable lit
erary usage. 4. Being in ordinary or
common use; hence, of little value or
distinction.
"Vulgarity--Low condition in life
commences; lack of refinement in
conduct or speech"
Hence 1t would seem that 1t is
necessary to get back to the natural
| man." OF whom one formerly heard
so much. The crux OF the question
generally speaking, lies in education;
not the superficial book learning" Of
the schools, but that larger "educa.
| ton" which comes with living.
Did you ever see picture Of a
Cro-Magnon or Neanderthal man. as
set forth by imaginative artists, work.
ing on the basis of the discovered
skulls?
Surely either gentleman would have
been tough customer 70 have met
tn 1o,-ly oil IA l.. H.
to say, would have graced a modern
They lacked culture" in the best
sense OF a much-abused word.
x X X Il
1t needs only moments thought
to convince any one that the vul-
procession Of these gentlemen through.
out the ages.
Their children are in the world
today. The pride Of these little ones
Is in muscle, just as was that Of the
father so many millions Of years ago.
They know nothing of usage" In
speech or writing. so their words are
strange in pronunciation. They dis
tort the names Of sweet flowers, and
give them commonplace names that
strike their "funny-bones.
The trouble is that their funny
bones" are so easily struck!
Added to the lack Of knowledge
comes the adherence to the mob
spirit. which Is VIGOROUSLY ignorant.
unthinking and cruel.
The sum Of these factors spells vul-
garity, and those who rest satisfied
with the product are the vulgar. This
is a definition that Is not in the die
tionary.
" X X
What has this to do with me-" you
ask. my ancestors are known of
old; their sentiments were Of the high
est; 1 have. 1 hope, many Of their
good points; the commonplace cannot
touch me-"
All, yes, it can-unless one fees
from unnecessary vulgarity of outlook
as the ancients used to fee from the
devil.
The thing Is catching.
1t boils down, in the last essence. to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

fortunate if one out of several---or
many-experfments succeeds"
| recognizing that DR.. Meikleiohn
| VIII Drlng to his task a vast knowi-
cage, a sincere interest in young col.
| iege students. profound faith in
tnem' the Arkansas Democrat offers
| lhe comment: THAT the freshman
ana tho sophomore. and especially the
! FORMER, furnish the big problem in our
| institutions of higher learning has
been proclaimed for many years.
| Ihose students enter our colleges and
| universities as young people we'll adj.
vanced in life, in go far as hereditv
ana environment are concerned. They
are past the age Of childhood. yet they
nave hardly reached the threshold OF
manhood and womanhood What IS
the best method of training them.
granting there is something wrong
| with our present system? Prof.
MeikleJohn has the best wishes OF
those who know the man and his
works"
The enthusiasm of a good leader
Tor a new idea" agrees the BROOKLYN
DAILY Eagle, lis in itself a powerful
STIMULUS. The Wisconsin idea is we'll
worth an experimental effort. Like the
| new Things that are being tried In
|
thlS attempt to break away from ira
dition will have served its purpose
even II 1t does nothing more than
prove the Importance of keeping GER
tain traditions intact" The Spring
held Union remarks that ''as college
and university custom has tradition
ally prevailed, when the faculty comes
into contact with the students the
knowledge OF the former is assumed
fy,avs esf. "A IL
ter. In DIR. Meiklejohn'S college IL
| might flow the other way, and, OF
course, DIR. Meiklejohn could practi.
! cally insure 1t by selecting a faculty
that could profitably sit at the feet OF
his sOphomores and freshmen. In any
case it might be an alternating cur
| rent, and that. we take IL, Is the
design"
The Nashville Banner is reminded
OF "the story about the doctor who
said that the operation was a beauti-
full one and an entire success, but
added as an afterthought that the
patient died. DIR. Meiklejohn." con-
tinues that paper, lis apparently going
/ to try it on the dog a process that
has usually proved agreeable and illu-
minating enough for everybody but
the dog, whose role in this case will be
played by $50 freshmen and sophie
mores." The Banner, however, adds
that in American colleges there Is q
good deal OF dust that might be swept
out and a good deal of dizziness that
might be eliminated; that probably
that Is what DIR. Meiklejohn proposes
to do, and he would be doing college
education a good turn IL he could"
The Detroit News points out that
"the theory. Is not new; that zone
Socrates tried 1t a long time ago and
contributed a good deal to that Greek
civilization the Wisconsin boys and
girls are to study. II DIR. Meiklejohn
does az well with his group on the
banks of Lake Mendoza" concludes
the News, '.he may start something In
American education"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Experimental College Project
In Wisconsin Stirs Interest

Announcement by the University OF
Wisconsin that DR.. Alexander Meikle
john. former president of Amherst
will establish at Wisconsin an expert
mental college which will abolish for
mai lectures and establish a closer
contact between students and instruc
tors is received by the public with
approval and curiosity. DR.. Meikle
john is quoted as saying: THE most
striking feature of the plan is that we
are given complete freedom to take
$50 freshmen and sophomores and to
try with them any method of teaching
and any contents of study which may
seem to be promising. The opportu-
nifty thus presented is quite un-
paralleled, so far as I know, in the
field of American education
MANY college presidents and other
educators" according to the Chicago
Daily News, have deplored present
trends in the higher institutions of
learning, and have complained of rigid
curricula, student Indifference to
science and culture and routine and
dry teaching methods. Consequently,
the remarkable experiment to be un.
dertaken by the University of WiscOn.
sin, known for many years as a pro-
gressive institution or sociological
laboratory not afraid of innovations,
will be watched with interest the coun-
try over. President Glenn
Frank regards Dr. Meiklejohn as an
original. inspiring and philosophical
educator. His moral support of the
Meiklejohn experiment Is hearty. The
laboratory practice thus to be under
taken can scarcely fail TO be unique"
Mark Hopkins at one end of log
and a boy at the other end-this has
long been the definition of an ideal
university" remarks the Youngstown
indicator. NOW DIR. Meiklejohn is
TO establish just such college on the
Lake shore at Madison, Wis.
There will be no prescribed class
hours, but students and professors will
study together. the professors employ
ing the Socratic method in order to
develop the pupils intellect for indi-
vidual study. The freshman year will
be devoted to a study of the civiliZa-
ton of the Greeks. In the second
year these same students will study
the civilization of the English speak
ing peoples. At the end of the second
year they will be admitted to the
Junior class at Wisconsin University.
1t is an attractive plan, but It all de-
ponds upon DIR. Meiklejohn's getting
the right kind of professors. There
will never be a better university than
one in which an eager boy studies with
a good and learned man who has fired
his imagination"
X X y
Such educational experimentation"
in the opinion of the Providence Jour-
nal, els at once a constructive adven-
ture and safety valve of criticism.
If it succeeds beyond question, then
an educational revolution has been
launched for all American colleges. II
it fails, useful negative has been
established and viii involve no dis
credit either to wisconsin or to DIR.
Meiklejohn. When one realizes the
prodigious number OF experiments that
our great inventors, like Edison. per-
form before they achieve the right
method. one must think = university
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

modern attempts to override organized
governments and vote the popular
will by Soviets may now prevail in
Central America. At least Subcom-
mittee Borah may so advise the COM
mittee Of the whole Senate and so de-
clare to the constitutional authority
for negotiating treaties. An extra
election or referendum, now and then.
in Central America. is always interest
ing news-but the committee must be
sure to get above the range. AS soon
as GreaA Britain learned of the resolu.
ton, she decided to send q warship to
protect the Unglish.
lConSsight. 1897. By Paul v. collins.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHlLANDER JOHNSON.
Filibustering.

Filibustering.
1.-THE clothes don't make the man.
we've learned:
Toward simple garb we're leaning.
And yet each uniform discerned
Has it's especial meaning.
Our Senator a toga wears,
Debate grows rather Eighty,
And in the midst of modern cares
He brings along a nightie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

One of the influences tending to indi.
cate Americas great future as bust
ness Nation is the fact that the income
tax compels some member Of every
family to qualify as an expert &C.
countant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

The ultimate consumer regards the
selection of a market site with hope
that the result may provide a more
economical place to park market
basket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Local Issue.

Local Issue.
Don't you think the stage ought to
be cleaned up?"
II do" answered Senator Sorghum.
But my folks out home don't see the
kind of shows that would enable them
to understand why i should worry
about the morals of New York and
Chicago"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

When a man refuses to testify in
mands respect, even though doubt
may arise as to whether he has Sc
lected the right kind Of friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

Statesmen are no longer expected to
handle some delicate situation with
gloves" They are regarded as doing
well enough If they can handle it with
out boxing gloves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

Boulder Dam is being commended to
public attention as one of the most
important safety first" propositions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Reticence.

"Who is the leading bootlegger in
Crimson Gulch?"
II hesitate to speak" answered Gao
tus Joe. 1T is not for me to take
sides in determining preponderance
of financial and political influence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Court of Last Resort.

From the New York Herald Tribune.
Farmers must be as much in need
of help as the Macedonians were.
or they never would go to Congress
for 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Patriotism and Popularity.

G. Washington, your Ratchet
Brought fame that can't relax.
The one man who might match 1t
Is DIR. Billy AK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

political respect. But too many revo.
lutions linger as unfinished business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24
Night Club Patronage.

When jaZZy signals rise aloft
In revelry, we say,
please note the g in gay is soft
So let us all be Jayr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

Everything has its price," said
Uncle Eben. Even a fortune-te teller
lays down de rule dat II you wants
good news you gotta pay foNit.'
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

Jud Tunkins says the lowest types
Of intelligence cause the most trouble.
IL you don't believe it, study the infiu.
enZa germ.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

Q. What do the letters "F" and "Y''
stand for on the banners used by Co
lumbus when he landed at San Sal
vador?-T. Fl. r.
A. The letters about which you in.
quire evidently stand for the names
of Ferdinand and Isabella. The latter
name Is not infrequently spelled with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

Q. Is IT true that locust trees at.
tract lightning?--A.E NJ.
A. There is no foundation In fact
for the statement that the locust
tree or any other tree will attract
lightning. The attraction OF trees for
lightning depends on the lightning
zone that the tree may be in and the
elevation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-24

Q. What Is the oldest and most
popular of French forms of poetry
L. &.
A. Louis Untermeyer says that IL is
the ballade mot to be confused with
the BALLAD.
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@. How many people play golf in
the United States Wv. III. K.
A. Golf clubs in the United States
have more than 100000 members
and there are. of course, thousands
of people who play on the public
courses.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
Cadillac Sedan.

beautiful town car. that has had family
use with chauffeur care. and 10 in the finest
possible condition both mechanically and in
appearance. This car Is fully equipped in.
make an ideal car for the family TO be proud
Of at a reasonable price. We are Offering
this car at q special inducement during our
early Spring sale Price, 5000.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
FOR sALE-AUToMOBLEs.
OR SALE-AUTOMOBnES.
WARDMAN
MOTORS, INC.
SPRING
CLEARANCE
SALE.
30-DAY
WARRANTY.

The cars listed here were
carefully selected by us to fit
your need and pride of owner
ship. You are assured of full
value and real service.
Read carefully the truly stated
facts and descriptions OF these
late model standard makes of
cars. A demonstration will con-
vince you of their mechanical
excellence.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
Peerless Sedan.

Good looking flve-passenger sedan, re-:
finished In dust-proof tan. fully equipped
even Including two spare tires. A large ex
pensive car. that has many thousands OF
miles of service left in il, and viii make
real pleasure car for family use for
years to come. The latest lines. and COM
plete in every respect. IL you desire
4 good looking. perfect running car of this
class at a price of 5000 we will offer You
convenient terms. or consider your car III
trade.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
1925 Willys-Knight, 60 Four
Passenger COupe.

The ideal car for a woman 10 drive. and
for use by a small family. This outstanding
ear. in the original soft grey hnish. that ls
five new balloons. bar bumpers. front and
rear. and all Willy-Knght extras, will make
eliminating person would be proud 70 drive.
The entire car, is IN as tne c9nditiion iit as
al a price that will appeal to YOU II you
want o real nice car. at a saving; Terms 10
suit. Win take your car IN trade.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
1926 Peerless Phaeton.

A real outstanding sport car. finished in
two-tone tan. with brown top and upholster-
been driven less than 5000 miles. and as
it stands could be taken for new car. You
will appreciate this value II you are on the
car, that is in practically new condition in
every respect. Equipped in keeping with
the value of the car. Will accept your car in
trade Price S05O
Evening star., 1927-03-12
1926 Overland 6-cyl. 90 Standard
Sedan.

Driven Just a few thousand miles. and
the beautiful two-tone blue and gray body
finish shows the care this car has had. Com
plete in every detail and the interior shows
care of a discriminating owner. We offer
practically new condition. at "a very low price
considering the value: 5000. Remember We
are having our Spring cleanup sale and
time,
Evening star., 1927-03-12
EMERSON & ORME,
BUICK DEALERS"

OFFER
the following cars, which are
dollar for dollar value. Prices
and terms that make it easy to
buy.
Buick, 1926, Standard Two-door
Buick, 1926, Master 4-door
Sedan.
Buick, 1924, 6-cyl.. 5-pass. Sedan.
Buick, 1924, 6-cyl., 5-pass. Tour
Dodge, 1925, Business Sedan.
Dodge, 1924, Touring.
Dodge, 1924, Sedan.
Ford, 1924, Tudor Sedan.
Ford, 1924, Touring.
Hudson, 1924, Coach.
Haynes. late model. 5-pass'
Sedan.
Nash, 1926, Coach.
EMERSON & ORME,
1920 M St. NV.
FIR. $500.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
1925 Willvs-Knight go" Sedan

An Outstanding car that has been driven
only 1000 miles. by q woman who has used
the car strictly for pleasure. The general
appearance of the car is Just like new. and
the entire interior has had expensive cover
ings. and Is in immaculate condition. Will
make an ideal family pleasure car, and you
can save $1,000 and still have the beautiful
Willys-Knight that you have always wanted I;
gmnnfh
Evening star., 1927-03-12
1923 Davis Sport Touring.

Refinished in an outstanding gray, TRIM
med In red, with red disc wheels, This car
Is not an absOlete model. but low slung
up-to-date looking sport car. that is in good
mechanical condition and ready 10 give good
service to the young man wanting good
price. Fully equipped. and has five good
tires. IL you want a real good looking sport
at $500.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
Nash Touring. 1924.

Repainted In . dark blue. and trimmed in
black. car that you would be proud to
take your friends riding in. Fully equipped.
and has Ave exceptionally good tires. The
top and upholstering is in perfect shape.
and this car will please even the most ex-
chanicallY narfncf-
Evening star., 1927-03-12
Dodge Sedan1023.

offered at $3.50 for quick sale. Il in
perfect condition. and has three new cord
tires, and two that are in first-class con
enamel and looks very good. The interior
is finished in Spanish leather. therefore Is In
perfect condition. You will have to admit
that this is q real Offer and you will ap-
preciate it more when you see the car. Price,
1850.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
H,,nmob;le 1o2s Ch,b Sedan

An ideal car for business or pleasure: has
Spanish leather upholstering that is clean and
new: refnished in a beautiful dun blue
Duco: five almost new balloons and many
other extras. We suggest this car for any
one wanting a car for real hard service as
it Is in fret-class mechanical condition.
Driced low 5000
Evening star., 1927-03-12
Willys-Knight 1924 Coupe
Sedan

In every respect car that will give un-
limited Willys-Knight satisfaction, and that
we are proud to be able to offer to the
public. Has not been refinished but looks
very good. and the interior is not worn or
the least bit dirty. Fully equipped, incIud-
ing four almost new tires. and a good spare.
You have always wanted to own a quiet
smooth running Willys-Knight. and this is
your opportunity, at a great saving. Price
5000. Will trade IL desired.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
WiIlys-Knight 1923 Touring.

with ''the motor that improved with use. /"
new. We have not spent a lot Of money on
this car. but offer 1t as a real buy. as 1t
stands ready to give thousands of miles of
Willys-Knight service without further cost
The hve tires are in very good shape, and the
general appearance of the car is very good.
Terms can be arranged. Price. $3.50.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
Dodge Coupe, 1928.

real good tires, and a spare. The body has
not been rehnished but looks very good, and
the Spanish leather upholstering is not worn
or torn. This car is real sound value.
and you will be surprised to know that we
are only asking Sl75 for it.
Evening star., 1927-03-12

Spilled milk-simply make up
your mind next time to choose
something with a reputation.
FOR
Gold Seal Used Cars cost no
more than ordinary used cars.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
1023 Tordan Touring.

Late model. just completely overhauled.
ing, low slung car. and the four tires are
good for thousands of miles. also a good
spare. The outward appearance of this car
5000. or will refinish in colors TO suit pur-
chaser at $3.50. Terms can be arranged.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
USED CAR CORNER,
10th and You SITS.
The Washington Cadillac Co.
Frank 3QOl Open Evenings.

IT'S THE CONDITION
THAT COUNTSi
That's the only way you can
tell the real condition of a used
car, by what the salesman tells
you, unless you're an expert me-
chanic. We never misrepresent! |!
Result-Satisfaction.
1925 Durant Sedan, $3.50
S113 cash: IL mos. $23 me.
1926 Buick Std. 6 Coupe, $3.50
S2s4 cash: 12 mos. $50 mo.
1923 Hupp Coupe. $275
S112 cash: 8 mos. SIC mo.
1924 Hupp Sedan, $525
$21a cash: 1e mos. $50 me.
1924 Studebaker Sedan, $675
S277 cash: 1c mos. S3S mo.
1924 Jordan Blueboy. $3.50
S297 cash: 12 mos. s4S mo.
1926 Nash Sedan, SooU
S215 cash: 12 mos. S41 NO.
1923 Stephens Touring, $225
sos cash; Q mos. $2e mo.
1925 Peerless 8 Phacton, ST. 900
$3.50 cash; IL mos. S59 mo.
1924 Essex Coach, $3.50
S1O0 cash: mos. S22 mo.
AND
80 Others From $loo Up.
DICK MURPHY, INC,
1885 18th St. NV.
1923 Kalorama Rd. NV.
Potomac 1000.
TO-DAY rs THn DAT.
Evening star., 1927-03-12

Hupmobile Club Sedan.
In good mechan condition: new Duco
lob: balloon tires light 1925 model. VIII
sell for 100000. and can arrange terms.
HlA 9th ne.
Evening star., 1927-03-12

1925 Ford Touring, Win
ter top $175
1925 Hupp 4 Sedan. ...... US
1925 Hudson Sedan ...... 7o5
1922 Buick Sedan ........ $50
1926 Hupp 8 Sedan. 1891, ,4o5
1923 Hupp Coupe ....... 325
1922 Hupp Touring ...... 125
1926 Hupp 6 Sedan. ..... o25
1924 Chevrolet Sedan -. 225
1924 Westcott Touring,
repainted ......... 395
1926 Dodge Sedan 5000. 795
1923 Oakland Sedan $50. SIS
1924 Studebaker Big Six
Touring ............ $50
STERRETT & FLEMING, Inc.
Home of the Gold Seal Cars,
Champlain St. at Kalorama Rd.
Col. $3.50.
Open Evenings and Sundays.
Evening star., 1927-03-12
Tewett 1926 Brougham.

JeWett ISZO brOugnafn.
Almost new. driven only a few thousand
miles by q very careful owner. who traded
it because he had use for q larger car. This
Is a good looking light closed car, and can
be bought at great saving, TO some one
wanting this type of car. Fully equipped
and priced surprisingly low during our Spring
sale. Price. 5000.
Evening star., 1927-03-12

NASh' 5N,.s,, with bIack trimmings: all equipped
Bumpers and bumperettes; m9sonstisdhi 1,ic sstisndshield
Illfnsr mirror. slip covers. etc. rubber y
rerfect Condition: price. Sl.075: terms. 1si1 ~
fnAa Motor Co. l1UH II ST. H.M.
Evening star., 1927-03-12

TIsT ADVANCE 20" COACH. 1926: this car
has been driven less than 9ooQ. g mss mas naw a1o
looks as good as i did the d2y mare. em an
ideal car Tor one desiring gsyinr 70 ootadn ters
y. 3. Leary. r: :nd q esnndays