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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

turesque figure Of New York's
"Rialto." or theatrical district, twenty
and more years ago. He was com.
manding personality. a large man, of
unusual type. speaking In a dialect de.
lived from his native language, affect.
ing or sincerely adopting striking at
tire. the browning feature of which
was the famous silk hat. without
which he was never seen in public.
1t was not the ordinary silk hat of
social functions. but peculiar shape.
semi-conical type which gave to
the wearer's rotundity of figure and
breadth Of countenance q singular en-
phasis. That hat was celebrated in
song and story. 1t was initiated on
the stage. 1t became a tradition.
Hammerstein was an interchangeable
entertainment promoter, bold opera.
tor in theater building, a blithe risker
of fortunes, ambitious to become the
leading figure in the dramatic world
OF America. He inaugurated an opera
" AiNdi tHC AuStAlullCiI VI Tie
metropolis, and for time succeeded
in giving a lively competition. No
body will probably ever know what
1t cost him. He had his financial
troubles and his star descended. But
he wore the funny hat" to the end,
jauntily. with no lessening Of his dig.
nifty. To him 1t was his crown, and
now that a theater has been named
Tor him 1t is placed for permanent
preservation in the corner stone Of
the building.
In long years to come perhaps that
stone will be found by excavators
and opened and this hat will be
brought to view. What a marvel Of
antiquity it will be! What disputa.
ton 1t will cause! Profound deduc.
tons as to the fashions Of the turn
Of time from the nineteenth TO the
twentieth centuries will be drawn
from 1t. But no archeologist can
from 1t reconstruct the jovial tenn
peramental Oscar. Only those who
knew him can do that, and by then
all Of them will have passed beyond
the point Of giving testimony and pay
ing tribute to his memory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
The Church Still Stands.


What place has the church In the
modern economy of life? Is 1t an in.
stitution that simply serves the pur.
pose of meeting the demand for a GER
| tain kind of variety, satisfying that
which appeals to the esthetic In our
| nature, or Is it indi. pensable to our
life? There is a cheap kind Of criti-
| cism of 1t today that we may disre.
gard-a criticism that proceeds largely
from those who are doing nothing to
conserve the large and best interests
OF life. A modern author recently
made slurring and ungenerous obser-
vations concerning George Washing
ton. but he made no impression upon
the country and his words but seemed
to bring him into disfavor and dis.
repute. 1t does not pay to attempt to
pull down that which men have set
up as n example Of worth and excel.
lence. The church of our time has,
possibly more than other institutions,
been subjected to severe and search
ing criticism. In some places it has
been boldly attacked and an effort
made to destroy it's power and useful
ness. A miserable exponent of its
| teachings, like Rasputin, in Russia,
brings 1t into contempt and makes It
offensive to a people. Institutions,
however fine they may be. are affected
for good or i'll by those who interpret
them. The church Is no exception to
this rule. Notwithstanding this it con-
tinues to be indispensable to our peace
and our security. It may change its
methods. it may alter its forms, it's
accredited teachers may come and CO.
but what it in itself stands for and
represents will continue to go on, be-
cause it answers one of the greatest
of human needs. Sabatier was right.
Man is incurably religious" or as
Pasteur once said, 1.-The supernatural
Is at the bottom Of every heart" Man
may get on without many things he
now regards as necessities, he cannot
get on without that which the church
and religion stand for. The French
revolution. with its reign of terror,
sought to abolish religion, but it failed
to do so.
The leaders Of the present Russia
may inscribe on the walls Of the
Kremlin, Religion Is the opiate of
the people," but they cannot take
religion out Of the lives Of the mil
lions who still worship God in spirit
and In truth. The more the church
Is caricatured-yes, and prosecuted
the stronger 1t becomes. 1t cannot
be destroyed, because 1t Is essential
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
This and That

II human being had done 1t, every
one would have agreed that 1t was a
plain case of coming to the aid Of
friend.
So why shall not the same be said
of Jack Spratt, tom cat, who came to
help his friend Nippcr, also cat. in
time of need?
1t shall be said here and now. AS
intelligently as man Jack sized up
the situation. He then came to a de-
cision as to what should be done and
straightway did 1t.
If this be not reasoning, we do not
know what it is.
Ming, a Pekingese about the size Of
Jack, has asserted her right to be
called dog by chasing both the large
and small cats.
She pursues neither one, Of course.
unless it turns it's back. Larger dogs
than Mingie display similar bravery.
AS long as cat keeps its head to-
will remain barking at a respectful
distance from those threatening claws.
The cats danger comes when 1t
turns tail and starts to run. Then an
experienced dog will seize the fleeing
feline by the back OF the neck and
shake the life out Of it.
The possibility of Ming being able
to do this to any cat, owing to her
slight build, is extremely remote, but
her attempts are interesting, any way,
and besides, the cats do not know she
perhaps cannot hurt them.
= \ X y
Nipper was chasing grasshoppers In
the yard next door, and Jack Spratt
was summing himself near the back
gate.
Into this idyllic scene Ming intro
duced herself by crawling through the
wire fence.
At first she did not see either cat.
She made for the back steps and ran
up them, this being custom of hers,
her object being to glimpse either Jack
or Nipper on the porch next door.
Such sight stirs up all the dog in
her and allows her to engage in a
dogs favorite occupation, barking.
Any real dog would rather bark
than eat.
This one thing I do" barks the
dog, referring to the self-same grating
noise.
AS soon as Ming spied Nipper plung-.
ing around in the border, she dashed
down the steps and made for the
small tiger cat.
"Woof! Wool" roared Ming. plung.
ing to a distance of feet of the cat.
which by this time had gracefully
swelled up it's tail to four times nor.
NAL size, and had achieved the distinc-
ton Of altogether appearing twice as,
big as normal.
Nipper. with his back to the fence,
kept menacing Ming with deft right
paw. raised now and then few inches
from the ground. as If in warning. -
Jack sat on his launches by the
gate, his white chest and face shining
in the sun. He gave an angry meow
or two. then deliberately sauntered to-
ward the dog in sort of fanking
It was a perfectly executed maneu.
yer. so deftly achieved that the cat
was within foot of the small dog be-
fore the latter saw him.
Ming Immediately turned her atten-
ton to Jack. leaving Nipper to escape
through the fence. Jack, after putting
out his fur and tail enormously, fed
to the back steps and hoped over on
to his own porch, with Ming hot at
his flying white heels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Neutral.

Neutral.
Uncle Bill Bottletop said to friend,
II wonder where all this discussion
will end. s.~
The vets are insistent that they're In
the right.
so polite.
Some drys become moist when they
go ON the loose
Some vets abjure drink for their per.
sonal use.''
The bootleggerman, with a manner
so gay, .--
Says, Il am a neutral in all of this
fray"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Oscars Hat.

New York has just witnessed cere.
mony Of unusual interest. which has
revived memories Of a personality in.
timately familiar to the inhabitants
Of the big city short time ago, but
now barely recalled or wholly un.
known to the younger generation. A
new theater has been dedicated and
the corner stone laid with rites that
will restore the name Of Oscar Ham.
merstein to the tablets of fame. Under
that corner stone has been deposited
the famous silk hat which was In.
separately associated with the i'm.
presario.
Oscar Hamusrstein was q pic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Compulsory Insurance.

Some weeks ago the DOarO or ulTeC-
tors of the Washington Chamber of
Commerce adopted a resolution in
favor Of compulsory automobile insur.
ance. The action of the board was
met with a strong protest from the
American Automobile Association, the
great motoring body, and other or
CARNATIONS which are opposed to the
plan. The Chamber directors, appar-
entity showed under by the protest.
moved to reconsider its action, and
there the matter lies.
1t Is exceedingly unfortunate that
the question of compulsory insurance.
a subject which is of absorbing inter-
est to every citizen Of the United
States, should be SO promptly stifled
in the National Capital. 1t is a mat
ter that has its proponents as we'll as
fts opponents, and one that arouses
heated discussion whenever it is
brought up.
The Star is intellectually in favor
of compulsory insurance to the end
that the financially irresponsible auto
mobile driver will be forever erased
from country roads and city streets.
In taking this stand The Star Is cog.
infant of all the arguments advanced
to combat the establishment Of com.
pulsory insurance, but 1t believes that
in the final analysis financial respon-
sibility for every motorist will wipe
out completely one Of the greatest
evils and inequities of present-day
motoring.
Under the present regulations any
man or woman with cash enough to
make the down payment on an auto
mobile, a few dollars over for a tag
and intelligence enough to get by"
in the operators examination is privi-
legged to drive this car on the streets
of the city. Months may go by with
out an accident, but suppose that on
some fine Sunday afternoon on a
crowded highway this motorist
should, either through bad judgment
and incompetence or just plain reck.
lessness. pull out Of line Of cars
to crash head-on into an oncoming
car which was being driven on the
right side of the road, within the speed
limit and fully under control. Sup.
pose. further. that the financially IT.
responsible motorist or his car was
SO Sz;,,~ad 20 anu creot ovfapf hyif
that the occupants Of the legally
driven automobile were severely in.
jured and the car badly damaged. Is
It fair or Just under such circum.
stances that the offending driver who
got off scot free should be able to
eiaugh 1t OF" when the matter of hos.
pital bills for his victims or repair
bills for the damaged car was men.
toned? There can certainly be no
equity in such a state Of affairs.
Every person who drives an auto.
mobile should be responsible, financial
and otherwise, for his acts. II he is
not responsible because OF his own re.
sources he should take out insurance.
This condition, however, cannot be
brought about save through the estab.
nshment of compulsory insurance.
The State of Massachusetts now has
such a statute, and the State OF New
York, according to Commissioner OF
Motor Vehicles Harnett, will shortly
enact 1t. And Washington. Capital
OF the Nation, should, instead of let
ting such an important matter lie
dormant, hasten to consider it and to
study its advantages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

There IL no understudy for Musso-
lini in Italy. Any one caught being
measured for the dictator's mantle or
trying on his shoes would probably
find himself without further useful.
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

Not few presidential candidates
next year would be satisfied with half
the ovations Lindbergh is receiving.
Fame is tickle and even the most ex.
pert publicity directors are unable to
predict where 1t will next alight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

Neither Mayor Walker Of New York
nor the United States soldiers can un.
derstand intimations that there is any
such thing in Europe as unpopularity
for any American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

"Dey digs up mummy" said Uncle
Eben, IAN makes a fuss about him.
He would have had q heap o p'litical
influence II folks had made as much
'rniration bout him when he was
alive as when he was dead"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

Many critical listeners agree that
the music of street band is not the
only kind that should not be played
without police permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

From the Seattle Daily Times.
The college professor who drove a
taxi in New York for his health is
unique. Few. IL any, New York taxi
drivers follow the vocation for their
health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

When a member Of the United States
Navy ventures into the stormy seas
OF current literature he needs moral
courage to correspond to the physical
courage that is an essential endcw.
xnent by nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

The name Of AL Smith continues to
be most prominent in the list Of pos.
sibilities for the Democratic presiden.
tial nomination. At present this list
is composed Of AL ct al.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

A bandit who cannot be to some
extent extolled as a revolutions"
has merely employed the wrong kind
of press agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Childproof.

From the Morgantown New Dominion.
An architect foresees houses built
with a steel frame. like Office build
ings. Why not reinforced concrete for
families with growing children?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

1t is suspected that enemies circu-
late report Of his retirement every
time Trotsky decides to close his desk
and go for a days fishing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited to II or not oturrwise cred
tied 10 this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rights of publication
OF special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Shifted RESPONSIBILITY.

ShIIt6d N6bpOnS1bIHty.
Ibid you ever use money in an
election?"
Never" answered Senator Sorghum.
"In my public career I soon realized
that a statesman hasn't a chance who
tries to be his own financial hacker"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Wrong Vocation.

From the Portland Oregonian.
The man who was arrested for firt.
ing in Chicago made his original error
when he didn't go in for machine gun
merry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Sensible Cir

Sensible Girl.
The winner OF the beauty prize
Attained resplendent wishes.
Then she went home, still worldly
wise,
And helped to wash the dishes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Equal Division.

A "Communist" himself he'd call.
His talk my mind resents.
He hadn't any cash at all
And ] had fifty cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02
Domestic Drama.

Domestic Drama.
What would you do IL you married
a man who proved untrue to your"
Nothing" answered Miss Cayenne.
when I wanted domestic scene
I'd pay the price for ticket to the
matinee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

Jud Tunkins says some men seem
to feel that they are successes II they
can parade themselves in public to
look as foolish as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-02

"A mother loves her son." said
Hi Ho. the sage Of Chinatown, land in
SO doing often comes to regard the
general world as stupid and unappre.
ciative."
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New Britain herald., 1927-10-21

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Evening star., 1927-11-01

found so many customers for them that he made
L fortune Thus the celebrated Bowie knife came
into USE The backwoods soldier of fortune who had
fashioned it from file declared
I'm strong mans hands it is better than any
pistol"
Westward Bowie wandered, settling at last in Texas.
The future Lone Star State then Mexican ter
rory But its rich miles of pasture lands already
quite hickly populated by Americans Between these
American pioneers and the Mexicans there con-
slant clashes Bowie and his friends wanted to free
Texas of Mexcos grip
Bowie born leader and many mighty blow
did he strike for Texan freedom In the battles of
San saba Nacogdoches and Conception he did such
valiant work to win the rank of colonel. He was
command the celebrated Grass Fight" in 1885.
Early in 1886 band Of 140 Americans intrenched
themselves at Texan mission fort called the alamo "
There they attacked by the Mexican general,
Santa Ana, with 1000 troops. The place surround
ed and there possible chance of escape. Yet
the Americans fought inflicting terrific DANA
Evening star., 1927-11-01

upon their stronger foe. laughing at the summons to
surrender.
Bowie. with "Davy" Crockett and 81 other Ameri.
cans, learning of his comrades hopeless plight, cut
MS way through the Mexican host and burst into the
fort to die with his fellow Americans. They all died
loyal to America and to their brothers-at-arms And
the tale OF their heroic action did perhaps than
anything else to Texas against Santa Ana's
tyranny and to pave the way for the future States
freedom from it's Mexican masters.
Bowie wounded in the leg as the Mexicans forced
their way into the fort braced himself against wall
and fired into the ranks of advancing foes until his
ammunition exhausted. Then, gripping his IA
nous knife, he crawled forward, all fours, and
flung himself at the nearest Mexican. Stabbing and
slashing, he fought on, needless of his own wounds
long breath remained
His body, riddled with bullets, is said to have been
found after the battle lying in the center of ring
of 3 dead Mexcans all killed by the fearful of
the original Bowie knife"
Evening star., 1927-11-01

backwoodsmen and pioneers who had gathered to
watch the duel They broke into the discussion
Knives and pistols were drawn. In instant both
factions fighting for their lives.
The bravest and most renowned soldier present
was James Bowie of Georgia. Bowie lad had
moved Louisiana and gradually drifting west
ward. He poor but full of resource. Having
some time earlier lost his hunting knife and having
no money to buy new one, he had aborously ground
down the end of old file to sharp point sharpened
one of the edges and fitted a rude handle it. This
his only weapon.
AS the two factions attacked each other Bowie was
wounded by pistol shot. But the wound did not
check his onward rush He drove his homemade knife
to the hilt into the body of his Norris
Notwithstanding the major at a single blow, then
charging afresh into the conflict In that impremptu
battle men were killed and 10 wounded
goodly share of the Casualties due to Bowie
strange knife. The weapon and its owner suddenly
found themselves famous Exact models of the knife
we're made by a PhiIadelpha hardware man. who at
Evening star., 1927-11-01

TWO men stood facing each other with leveled
pistols Mississippi River sandbar near
Natchez one early morning in August 1927.
The duelists were Samuel Wells and DR.. Mad
dox couple of local celebrities who had quar-
relied and who had chosen single combat as a last
resort.
The quarrel had not been confined to the two duel
lists alone 1t had spread throughout the whole com
munity. The hot-tempered pioneers had taken sides
with disputant the other until each had
throng Of partisans. number of these friends and
supporters had come the sandbar to witness duel
Maddox and Wells awaited the word to fire. When
it came both pistols spoke Yet when the smoke
cleared each man was still standing. Neither had
received the slightest hurt Their seconds conferred
in whispers. Then. spurred on by the angry growls
of the spectators they agreed that two more shots
should be fired.
Again, at the word of command, the combatants
pulled trigger. Again neither hit. 1t decided
that honor satisfied and reconciliation was at
tempted. But this by suited the warlike
Evening star., 1927-11-01
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