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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
ST. PAUL INVITES PARTY.
Minnesota City Seeks Next Demo
cratic Convention.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. March Il CP).-
Formal invitation to hold the next
national Democratic convention in st.
Paul has been sent by Mayor L. c.
Hodgson to party leaders throughout
the country.
Action of Mayor Hodgson was
taken after a conference of Demo
Gratis held here. Those to whom the
kilograms We're sent included Gov. AL
Smith of New York. Gov. Vic Donahey
of Ohio, Gov. Richie of Maryland. w.
G. McAdoo of California, Senator
James Reed of Missouri, Senator
Walsh of Montana and Senator Oscar
Underwood of Ala hama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
BISHOP DELEGATES
METHODIST CHURCH
Special Services TO Be Held
All Week With Former
Pastors Participating.

Formal dedication of Eldbrooke
Methodist Episcopal Church South
the corner stone of which was laid a
wear ago. was held yesterday after
noon by Bishop William Fraser Nc
Dowen. Clergymen from other
churches in the city took part in the
ceremony. Special services viii be
held at the church throughout the
week
An electric cross yelled by an
American flag and placed IN the
choir Ioft was unveiled last night as a
memorial to the work of Rev. Charles
l. Pate. pastor of the church, VINO
having reached the retirement age,
will retire from the active ministry
Anril L. l.. Derrick delivered the
address incident to the unVelllng OF
the cross, and others instrumental IN
the presentation of the cross were; n
W. Cutler, A. j. Cunningham, {. Ii.
Brooks and A. w. Lee.
Participants In Service.
Participants in the dedicatory serV-
ices yesterday afternoon, peslues
Rishop Mcdowell and DR.. Pate, were
Rev. j. Phelps Hand, superintendent
of the Washington district ol
churches; Rev. w. w. Shearer. rector
ST. Columba's Episcopal Church; KEY.
+. c. Reynolds, pastor Wesley Metm'
odist Episcopal Church, and Kew. ). T.
Spicknall, pastor Chevy chase MeIn-
odist Episcopal Church.
Rev. John r. Edwards. correspond
ing secretary of the board OF foreign
missions, preached last night. pr A.
{. Christie, president of the MethodlSt
Episcopal Union of Washington VIII
address the members of the union as
sembled at the church tonight.
Former Pastors Service.
Former pastors of the church Will
take part tomorrow night IN specla,
services and Community night VIII
be observed Wednesday night. MI:
Derrick will preside and addresses VIII
be made by Rev. w. w. Shearer, kew:
q. c. Fall, Rev. f. c, Reynolds ana
Rev. J. T. Spicknall. DIR. j. w. CHAP
Dell will read an original poem.
Mrs. James Shera Montgomery, or
ganist. assisted by Mrs. Bessie Pate
French, soprano, will give muslcal
program at services Thursday night
The Mems Bible class will meet Friday
night. Fred F. Robey, president, Will
preside. j. w. Thompson and Repre-
sentative NJ Clyde Kelly of Pennsyl-
vania will speak and Cleveland Fur,
cornetist, and Clifford wilkins, vocal
soloist, will give a concert. The church
is at Wisconsin avenue and River
road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
DEATH OF SCHOOLGIRL
UNDER INVESTIGATION

By the Associated Press.
MORGANTOWN, w. Va, March
14.-An investigation into the death
of Hildred Adams. 15-year-old Fletcher
schoolgirl, is being conducted by coun-
ty authorities. who believe the girl
may have died from poison self-ad-
ministered, although a physician said
death was due to spinal meningitis.
Letters written by the girl before
she died, last Thursday, indicated she
contemplated suicide. according to
Prosecuting Attorney w. French Hunt
Of Monongalia County. Hunt also
said Rev l. NJ. Ward, pastor OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church at fetch
er, which is near here. would be
questioned today in connection with
the case.
w. II. Adams, the girls father.
formerly was president Of the Monon-
gala County Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14
OLD MINSTREL ILL.
Fred Berry, Alone and Destitute,
Refuses Charity.

HARTFORD. Conn, March IA OP).-
Alone, forgotten and destitute. Fred
Berry. the las Of a family of famous
troubadours, one-time protege of p. II.
Barnum and a close friend of the
great John l.. Sullivan. lies seriously
Ill here in one of the city's poorer
hotels at the age Of 70. The minstrel.
who was injured recently when he
fell against a curbstone, refuses to
become an object of charity and in
sists that he soon will be we'll and
able TO continue his wanderings.
While travelling with Barnum more
than 40 years ago. Berry was crowned
the worlds champion bones" player
by the circus man, after series Of
contests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-14

Teach you to dance cor
rectly In a few lessons.
Strictly private any hour,
Glass dance Sat, eve
with orchestra. Fox TroN
Waltz. Tango. Valencia.
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Fights and Fighters

feather9eight defeated Henry Lenard,
South CHICAGO on points. Eddie Walsh:
Davey Rosen, Joliet, III.
NEW YoRK-Andrc Routis, French
featherweight outpointed Carl Tremane,
Cleveland ten rpp1nds Ar{hI nut D EsrT1
Jackie Pilkington, Harlem. knocked out
Irish Tommy Jarrett, eight rounds.
bantam. knocked out l!sro,d Smith. Chi
1851 outpointed Johnny Ncstri, Fast
New, York. III = ten rounds: cay.eGiy
bur Cohen, Harlem, t@3is, ten rounds.
BALTlMQRE-Nato Capr Batimora
5s6 or eup %eTe ro5 EHeF
sCRANToN-Bly Kelly, lI0!9. scran-
ton, outpointcd Ty, Coleman. u 10 z, Scran,
City. llo, knocked out Eddie Lyk0. Green
Scranton defeated Danny Perry, Bingham
ton, siX> rounds.
PHILADELPHIA--Joe Click. Brook
lyn and Eddie Anderson W. omlng, were
ordered out Of the ring and no contest was
declared after seven listless r9unde. Al
WiiIi5ms PhiadeipIia Negro. When Vii
lams was ds1ualifcd IN the sTth. EmorT,
Cabana. 13l - Philadelphia, defeated
Henry Henry Goldbtrr I New Yo;S, l55 deieatt Ri
TRENTON. \. J.~-Tommy West Mahon,
Trenton, 1f5a. outpointed George Thomas;
sRfs sSs c I'D 49, tex New r0Yg @T and
Mickey Griffen 12a Newark draw.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26
FRO MI JACK
Tex Awaits Message Telling
DempSey's Condition.

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK. April 26.-The mys.
terry of Jack Dempseys future ring
career may be revealed Thursday. it
was believed today.
1t was understood Tex Richard
had received word that an emissary
Of Dempsey's, probably Gus vii.
son, his trainer. was en- route East
to confer with the promoter and set
tie the question OF whether, when
and against whom the former heavy.
weight champion will fight again.
Wilson is bringing a strictly con
fidential' message, Richard was in
formed.
The promoter was believed TO be
considering pitting Dempsey against
Pauline in a bout expected to show
whether Jack has succeeded in re.
gaining his old-time condition since
he lost his title to Gene Tunney.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26

Few track men have made A
better record than Bob Wade cap.
tain of the evenly balanced Rose
Poly track and field team this
season, Wade is flash in the 40
yards dash. lie tied the record Of
Paul Turk in the 900 yards dash.
Turk, the greatest track and field
star ever developed at Rose Poly,
made his 220.yard record Of % %
seconds on the Wabash College
track in 1909, and on May ., 1925.
Wade equaled that record running
on the Central Normal track at
Danvillc, Ind Wade has beer step
ping over the cinders this year in
great style. He is expected to
figure in the points in the Hoosier
relays TO be held at Danvi;le,
Saturday, May I. Wade is a senior
at Rose. His home is in Terre
lIautc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26
AMATEURS, SEMI-PROS

St Philip A. Cs opened the season with
6-to-0 victory. over the Printers. The
Saints Supported Cassidy. Ryan ard w
held Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Morocco Giants Will worl, out at Douglas
Park at . o'clock next sunday afternoon.
GENTS are read. 20 hook eames with fast last
Dgdy A. C.s defeated the Nu-Grapc a.
A. SUNDAY. to !. Arhucllle pitcBd
woll for he Dsdy nine. He famed Gsh6t
tcam desires to book games with fast city
ard state teams for june 0rl july. Con
ne , Rushyillc B'o2mngton Peru
Writ or rolr Basil Flint 1919 Olive Ave.
Belmont 1880.
CONVERSE. Ind. April e6.-Converse
Independents of this city have one of the
fastcs' clubs in the state and desire games
with frst-class teams oni1. The lndcpend-
is being drawn ~ ppd stror~ teams are
requested to write Chester Floyd. Con-
verse, Ind.
team desires to book games with Fast city
and Sttae teams. Following clubs take
notice: Peru kokomQ;; Conncrsyille, Bloom
Brazil. Linton ard Vincennes Following
local clubs are. requested 70 get il, t9gGh
WIN fiFfO NnliID. 10 bfNllN 81. NeD-
stcr 2i71-R Acme A. AS. Nc dons. Key
stones and NJ. C. G.. A.
Indianapolis Ne'don Club has opcn
dates for SUNDAY. Nav % ard Monday.
May T. Several dates in june also are
open. Strong state teams are requested to
get in touch With Il. j. Stehlin. 9lS Olive
e. Dr,Tcl "C19-J
Lourdcs A. A. desire a game for SUNDAY.
May |, The Lourdcs hold a Rermli for
jameson Park and any fast city or State
steam is requested to call Iryington 0901-R
aud ask for Norb. Manager OF the ST.
Phillns team is requested to call the above
number as soon as possible.
indianapolis Midways desire games for
May. Call DreXel 6030-W or address Paul
Gray. 1925 State st.
Laurel A. c. lost hard fought four
teen-inning game to louisville Sunday. 1-6,
J After a combination OF base hits and err
rops had tied thesscorc at Gail in the sec
oud inning, both teams PLAYED faultcsa
ball behind the alright pitching of Love
aud Day. The Llureis play at BroOlSlyn
! Nav l. Bridgeport. May 30. and HaddOn
! Hall. May % Games are wanted will
| city teams for May $ and 10 Write $50!
! Leonard St. or call Drexel 2505-M.
Following players are requested to cal
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CARDS. PIRATES and YANKEES PLAYING BEST BALL In MAJOR LEAG
IMm lHEH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
DRASSIE BRIDES
BY DICK MILLER

JULY
Optintst VS.. Purchasing.
IT Benjamin Harrison VS.. Advertising
Gyro vs.. X. of &.
Exchange VS.. Service
MercatOr VS.. Lions.
Universal VS.. kiwanis
July rs
Optimist VS.. Advertising
FIT. Benjamin Harrison vs.. h. OF I.
Gyro VS.. Service.
Exchange Vs. Lions.
McrcatOr vs.. kiwanis.
Universal vs.. Purchasing.
AUG. 10
Optimist vs. X. OF c.
Fl. Benjamin Harrison VS.. Service.
GyrO VS.. Lions.
Exchange VS.. klWanls.
Mercator VS.. Purchasing.
Universal VS.. Advertising.
SEPT. s
Optimist vs.. Fl. Benjamin Harrison
Gyro VS. Exchange.
Mercator VS.. Universal.
Service VS.. Lions.
Kiwanis vs.. Purchasing
Advertising vs.. *. OF {.
SEPT. 20
Gyro vs.. #. Benjamin Harrison
MercatQr vs.. Optinlist
Universal VS.. Exchange
Advertising VS. kiwanis.
Lions V. Purchasing.
Service VS.. X. of c.
OCT. 20
IT BENJAMIN Harrison We. Universal
Gyro vs.. Mercator.
Advertising vs.. Service.
Exchange VS.. Optimist
Lions vs.. kiwanis.
Purchasing vs.. x. of c.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26
World Champs Nose Ahead
of Pittsburgh in Tight
Race.
REDS IN POOR START
HoWley'S Browns are At
tracing Attention.
BY Henry l.. Farrell

United Press STAR Correspondent
NEW YORK, April 26.--The ST.
Louis Cards, Pittsburgh Pirates and
the fast-moving New YORK. Yankees
are playing the best ball in the
major leagues,
The Pirates won seven of their
first eleven games and the Yankees
eight of their first twelve and the
two clubs have been meeting real
opposition.
The Yankees fattened up on
three games against the lowly
Boston Red Sox, IT is true, but they
also knocked off the Philadelphia
Athletics in four games and the
Athletics certainly cannot be rated
as a push-over.
The Pirates started against the
Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago
Cubs and took five games away from
the Reds and two from the Cubs.
Reds Disappoint
The Reds, so far, are the biggest
disappointment of the year. They
were considered seriously as a pen.
liant contender on account OF a
pitching staff that looked like one of
the strongest in the big leagues.
The loss of Eddie Roush in center.
field was admitted to be serious, but
many of the critics, knowing Roush
wasn't on the best of terms with the
management and the players. fig.
ured that George Kelly would be a
more valuable player than Roush.
Kelly then turned up with some
physical disabilities and Hugh Critz
held out so long that the team could
not get away in step.
The ST. Louis Cardinals are NOV
ing along much better than their
former manager. Rogers IIornsby.
believed they would. The Cardinals
arc a good ball club, OF course, and
they are getting the best pitching
in the big leagues. Old Alex, the
big ace, hasn't been a sensation this
season, but Haines and Sherdel are
pitching the best ball of their
careers. The Cards took the league
lead away from the Pirates Monday.
Considering the quality OF the
opposition they have been facing.
the New York Giants are doing
none too we'll. They probably got
to thinking they were better than
they are.
Below Expectations
I'VE ought to win at least ei2h-
teen out Of our first twenty-five
games and get away on our first
trip through the West with lead
that will hold us through anything, ~
Iornsby said a few days after the
season opened. But the Giants won
only seven of their first eleven
games. That isn't a bad percent
age, but the club should have done
better.
The Giants surely can hit the
ball, but they need better pitching
and no one knows better than Nc
Ciraw that he has to have at least
one pitcher who can he depended
upon to go nine innings.
The Brooklyn Robins have been
the biggest flop OF the early sea-
son and they probably will remain
that way. The Boston Braves AMI
the Philadelphia Phillies are high
err than they should be i'm the
standings. but they will find their
place, and that place may be above
Brooklyn.
The st. Louis Browns are attract
ing attention in the American
League. and it is not too shocking
to see them in the first division be
cause Dan Howlcy is a smart base
ball man and a good leader.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26

Lincoln 620j after 8 clock and ask for
Howard Walter Miles sam Majors Lefty
Judeman. Hugh Meyer. Charles Commons
end any other players under 81 years OF
aSp desiring a connection with last class
B city league team.
Indianapolis Cubs opened their season
with 81 victory over the Midways sun
Dady A. Cs at Rhodius No / next sun
day. For games call Ray Kirk. Belmont
l00f-M.
Hoosier Triausles have entered the In
danapolis Junior League Class B circuit.
All former players and any players and
tryouts are requested to get in touch with
Mcdaniel at the En- Roe sporting goods
store
Silver Flash baseball team will meet at
the Smith Hassler-Sturm sporting goods
store Friday night at o'clock. Uniforms
VIII b. given To the players for the open
Ing game Sunday At Seymour. All players
expecting to make the trip are requested
10 attend. For games address w. T. Day,
G3l0 Ferguson ST. or call Humboldt $50.
The Indianapolis Junior Baseball League
Will meet Wednesday evening at the En-
Roe Sporting Goods Company. All teams
entered In the league are requested to have
representative, present as the league will
open Sunday. May /. There is still one
opening in the league and any team play
ing in the junior class can enter the
league by having a representative at
Wednesdays meeting.
The Fideltis. a uniformed road club
viii open their season Sunday with the
fast louisville team at louisville. The
Fidaltis have an open date May and any
last State team wanting this date should
Connersvile Charlottesville, Newcastle
Lebanon and Danville please take notice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26
.HORSESHOES
Local Tossers Call OFF This
Weeks Meeting.

This weeks meeting of the In.
dianapolis Horseshoe PITCHERS Asso'
citation has been called off. A meet
ing will be held next Tuesday in
city hall The following teams have
been requested to have representa-
tives present.
Indianapolis Power and Light,
Fairbanks Morse, Prest-O-Lite, Rock
wood Manufacturing Co., w. j.
Holiday, Van Camp Hardware. Dia-
mond Chain and Citizens Gas.
Announcement was made that the
Indianapolis All-Stars will play at
Columbus, Ind, Wednesday, May 4,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26
|. u. VICTORY
State Normal Bows to Pow
erfuI Crimson Machine.

BIZ Times Special
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, April 20
Indiana University baseball team de-
feated State Normal here Monday
afternoon, 1913. Coach Everett Dean
used all of his sophomore twirlers
The three young moundsmen al
lowed Normal but four blows.
Correll starred at the bat for the
locals with four hits, a triple, two
Dagger and two singles. Score;
Normal ....... 200 600 DOL 4 .
Indiana ... 113 100 39s-12 IA 3
Batteries Normal) Hedges and Chest
nut; (Indiana) Apple, Hoopingardner. Bell
and Butcher, Laws.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26
RIFE TO LITTLE ROCK

Outfielder Johnny Rife. former
collegian, has been turned over to
Little Rock of the Southern League,
by Louisville. The Colonels keep a
string on him. Rife was star at
the University of Kentucky.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26
FIRST WORKOUT

81 United Press
PHILADELPHIA, April 26-The
Cambridge University track team,
headed by Lord Burleigh, today
planned to take it's first workout
since its trip across the ocean, III
preparation for the Penn Relays Sat
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26
FIVE ERRORS

First Baseman Lind of Des Moines
set a mark for other initial guar.
dams to shoot at April II. when he
was charged with five errors in the
eleveninning game against Okla
homa City.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26

Rudy Swanson, young outfielder
has been released TO the Decatur
Club Of the Thrce-I League, by Min
ncaDOliS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-26

After adding up all the score
cards for the weekend blind par
tournament. held in conjunction
with the grand opening at Avalon
Sunday. the tournament committee
found no winner. Blind par was IS.
Four players tied for first place.
NJ. j. Brown with a 81, and -
handicap, scored a IS net. William
Meub, had $500 for net -. o. S.
Hammer scored a gross 105, but a
IS handicap Whitfield his net down
to -! r. G. Sleight, scored 81 and
with a 20 handicap scored a net a..
The four drew straws for the prizes
offered for the lics; four places.
Among the visitors at the club
Sunday were at least one or more
players from every other golf club
in the city. Roy Smith is busy these
days outfitting many of the mem
bers who walked about the course
hooking things ever The golf bug
stuug most Of them and they began
purchasing clubs.
The new nine is promised the
membership, by May /. according 70
Smith. who has the first nine greens
in splendid shape.
Vine Kercheval. ON his first trip
out Sunday, "shinnied" around
eighteen holes in - Vine shoots
a fine game Of golf and will be one
Of the banner carriers at Avalon
this summer. Mrs. Vine Kercheval
was one of the indianapolis bright
lights in the women's State tourna-
ment at the indianapolis Country
Club last year.
Harry Schonp. supervisor az the
municipal courses. was called upon
by tho tournament committee of the
Luncheon Club Golf League TO draw
M season schedule. All play will
he over the South Grove course and
SchOpp. after many hours of work,
turned out the following weekly
match schedule:
MAY S
Optimist VS. Service
{ Fl BENJAMIN Harrison VS. Lions
Gyro vs.. kiwanis.
MercatOr vs.. Advertising.
Exchange vs.. Purchasing Agents
Universal VS.. X. OF C.
MAY 26
Optimist W. Liens
Fl Benjamin Harrison VS. klWanIs
Gyrp vs. Purchasing.
Exchange vs.. Advertising
Mercator VS.. X. OF &.
Universal IS. Service.
JUNE rs
Ontimist vs.. KiWanis.
Fl. Benjamin Harrison vs.. Purchasing.
GyrO VS. Advertising.
Exchange VS.. X OF G.
Mercator V. Service.
Universal VS.. Lions.
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Pitcher Walter Jacoway has been
sent to the Topeka Club of the West
ern Association by Syracuse.
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The new nine is promised the
membership, by May I, according 70
Smith. who has the first nine green's
in splendid shape.
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MOTION PICTURES
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Following PLAYERS are requested 70 call
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-13

able to the public in some measure.
But otherwise there is almost a total
lack of practicable flying facilities.
An airport means something more
than a broad space of smooth ground
for landing and taking Off. It means
equipment for repairs and provision
for housing. 1t must be located within
convenient distance of the urban GEN.
ter. 1t must be closely linked with the
city's transportation system. 1t must
be spacious enough to accommodate
large number of planes.
To provide such an equipment of
land and structures and services
means a heavy expenditure. Lind
bergh spoke Saturday night Of sub.
sides, which have been granted in for
eign countries for the advancement of
commercial flying, and he well stated
that there is a prejudice against sub
sides In this country. American COM
mercial aviation must be developed on
its own resources. There must be a
sufficient public patronage to warrant
the investment Of great sums. That
the patronage will follow the provision
of the facility is assured. In Europe
there is no lack of it.
A thorough study of the situation is
recommended. Certainly there is an
abundance of means in America to
bring about this development. The
Government has effected remarkably
efficient air mail service. Unofficial
America should be able to create an
air. passenger service superior even to
that Of Europe, despite the loss Of
time. To paraphrase familiar distich,
We've got the planes, we've got the
men, we've got the money, too" Now
let us have the use Of the wonderful
device which was created here and
brought to high perfection here, in our
regular daily service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-13
Protests Removal
OF Trees for Autos

To the Editor of The Star:
My heart bleeds at the sight Of the
destruction of the beautiful trees on
our city streets-a vandalism unwar-
ranted by any imperative necessity,
but done solely in concession to the
god of commercialism and the conven-
fence of automobiles. The destruc-
ton has been resumed on Connecticut
avenue between r and s streets,
where trees are being cut down that
were probably SO years old.
The principal charm of Washington
is it's beautiful trees, broad sidewalks
and streets and lovely parks. There
is not much else to boast of, for, with
the exception Of three or four public
buildings, we have none Of archi-
tectural beauty, and the monuments
Of the city are, with rare exception,
monstrosities and the objects of ribald
jests.
The question is often, and properly,
asked, Are we Nation of material
lists? We certainly have not reached
that cultural state where we esteem
the beautiful and spiritual above the
material and unitarian. Washington
was never intended to be a CONNER
cial city, and such a spirit should not
be encouraged here. And as for the
Automobiles, why should the beauty
of our city be destroyed for their con-
venience? When we consider the de-
struction Of life by automobiles, their
contribution to and facilitation of I'M
morality and the commission Of crime,
1t becomes grave doubt whether or
not they are not more Of a curse than
blessing to our civilization,
ALEXANDER SIDNEY LANIER,