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Evening star., 1927-05-27
American Eagle Gets
Praise for RObbing
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
Some time lgo we ventured the
opinion that much of the hostility to
evolution would be allayed If it We're
discovered that man Is descended not
from the ape but from the American
eagle. "Breathes there the man with
soul so dead" we ask, that he would
not be proud to be descended from the
American eagle?" And for this bril-
liant patriotic flight we are taken to
task by B. s.. Bowdish, secretary.
treasurer of the Audubon Society Of
New Jersey. In letter which we
published day or two ago he informs
us that the American eagle, although
classed as a bird of prey, seldom
Kills his quarry, but resorts to robbing
the fishhawk." Again, he often eats
dead fish. Again, Alaska has placed
a bounty on his head. Thus, our COR
respondent concluded, at Is entirely
possible that the mans soul will not
have to be so dead that he shall not
covet the honor Of having descended
from such an unfortunate bird"
We accept this statement Of the
case. Having accepted it, we cry once
more, "Hurrah for the American
eagle!' Does he eat dead fish? Then
so do all patriotic Americans! Does he
live under a cloud in Alaska? Then
shame on Alaska! Does he rob the
fishhawk? Then all honor to him!
This shows that he has the real
American spirit. When he sees this
marauder, this predatory devourer of
the minnows, the salmon, the speckled
trout and all the other lovelv fish
which swim in our streams; when he
sees this outlaw winging homeward at
sundown, helpless prey wriggling in
cruel talons; when he sees this out
rage, does he shrug his shoulders, like
PLATE, and say, This is none Of my
AFFAIR."" He does not. With one great
swoop he descends from the blue;
with one great swipe he annihilates
the foe; with one graceful sweep he
gathers up the fish as it falls through
the air and bears 1t to his own proud
aerie. And then? Well, an aerie Is
not an aquarium. you know; 1t is
hardly his fault If the fish dies. And
after the fish is dead there is really
nothing to do but to eat him. We
reiterate our previous stand-the
American eagle is asnoble fowl, one of
which we can all be proud. If this
be treason. make the most Of it! -.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
Deplores Wholesale
Destruction of Trees
70 the Editor of The Star:

10 the EOltOr OF Inc Stdr.
Where is the cry, "Oh, woodman
spare that tree?" A little murmur
has been heard In protest to the
trees for the accommodation of the
unsightly automobile, but all Wash
ington is stunned at the deed.
But why remove the trees? Now
that you have begun, where will you
end? All along Connecticut avenue
the uniform trees stand in army ar
ray, holding aloft their proud
branches, protecting you from the
severe rays of the sun out to Chevy
Chase. Will Washingtonians permit
them to be butchered?
Washington is noted for beautiful,
unusually broad streets, more SO
than many cities. We have not as
many automobiles as the commercial
cities. What do they do about park
ing the auto?
1t Is the most preposterous. insane
piece of Improvement" perpetrated
on this Washington beautiful and
trust our officials will duly con-
slider it.
In the first place, the Connecticut
avenue car line should be under
ground-I mean a subway. In order
" COAliltuC W 4tIipAONO anu AOiu tltO
title of "the most beautiful city In
the world" all car lines should be
under ground and the antiquated over
head trolley could be added to the old
landmarks that are so widely being
destroyed here. Yes. such has been
mentioned often and for years-that
is our trouble-so much talk before
the actuality Is accomplishment
cept about these trees. which seems
to have been decided upon and acted
on over night.
I am sure all Washington feels as
I do about our stately--to me they
are human-trees. and ] pray the or
der for their destruction will be
II. NJ. o'coNNELL.
Evening star., 1927-05-27

@. When the daughter of divorced
parents marries. how should the an
nouncements read?-C. G.. w.
A. Various forms are used. 1t is
considered correct to use the names
of both father and mother; for in
stance, Mr.. James Brown Day and
Mrs. Knox Day announce, etc.
@. Can a sheep-killing dog be
cured of the habit?-C. NJ. A.
A. After dog has once killed
sheep it seemingly becomes a mania
with him and he is seldom, if ever,
broken of the habit. He not only
destroys sheep himself, but leads
other dogs to do so. No considera-
tion should be given to such q dog
If additional losses from the source
are to be avoided, the dog should
be killed as soon as his habit is
known.
Q. What was the original mean
ing of slush fund?-W. n. /.
A. 1t referred to the money accru-
ing from the sale of the slush of a
vessel or camp. Slush is the greasy
refuse from a ships galley or camp
kitchen.
Q. What are Indian peace medals?
j. l.. Y.
A. Presidential medals were for
merly called Indian peace medals
from the practice of the War De-
partment in giving them as friendly
peace offering to Indians.
@. How did Julian Eltinge hap
pen to become a female imperson-
ator?-L. 3.
A. Julian Eltinge, whose real
name is William Julian Dalton, was
| born in Boston in 1888. He was en-
ployed in a bank in Boston and at
that time the different banks clerks
put on a show annually, called the
| Bank Offices Show. Eltinge Cor Dali
| tom played first in the chorus and
| later the leading female role. He
| achieved such marked success that
he became a professional female i'm
| career at Keith's Theater, Boston.
@. What is the present price of
| Silver?-T. w. G..
A. The price of silver in continu-
ally f1uctuating. What is known as
the official price of silver is fixed
about noon of each day on the New
York market. The present price of
| silver per ounce is about Sc cents, 81
| cents or 58 cents.
Q. What is Spanish measles?-
J. S.
A. 1t is a disease of grapes known
as anthracnose.
@. Why is D major called the Joy
| key?-L. w. B.
A. One musician explains that D
major lends itself to music of a light
| character and the technique is not
difficult, so that allegro movements
are frequently written in this key.
Q. How much do the doors on a
bank vault weigh?-J. G..
A The weight of the doors on
| bank vaults may range anywhere
from 200 pounds to 40 tons. Such
doors are made of laminated steel,
| that is, layers of chrome steel al
Evening star., 1927-05-27
UNITED STATES
in WORLD WAR
Ten Years Ago Today
MAY q. 1917.

Clemenceau pleads with President
Wilson to use Col. Roosevelt's vital
idealism" and says his arrival on bat
tie front would gladden. the hearts"
of the poilus. Naval reserve
force of $4,000 recruited to date since
declaration of war. Cam
paigns are begun to combat activities
of pacif1st organizations fighting con-
scription and success of the Liberty
loan. Gen. Goethals criti-
cized by chairman of Shipping Board
for his public utterances on shipping
matters. Chairman Creel of
committee on public information, Civ
ing out proposed rules for censorship
Of newspapers, indicates that specu-
lation about possible peace or diff
ferences Of opinion with our allies or
neutral would be taboo.
Germany refuses Belgian Relief Com
missions request for safe conduct for
relief ships McAdoo, back
from speaking tour, says the.@West
Is a unit for puahing the war.
Evening star., 1927-05-27

This change Is so slight that scientific
men have not been able to vouch
for 1t.
Yet 1t would seem undeniable to the
average matured person that the old
fashioned Spring Of his boyhood no
longer exists. In recent years. es.
pecially in Washington, there have
been but two seasons, Winter and
Summer.
What formerly corresponded to
Spring is now only the warmer por-
ton of Winter, and what once was
called Autumn is merely the cooler
portion of Summer. Just what the
present tickle May Is to be called must
be left to the vocabulary of the in
dividual.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

ternated with layers of softer steel.
@. Where did Pirate La Fitte bury
his treasure?-L. OBJ.
A. The headquarters Of the pirate
La Fittee were on the island OF
Grande Terre, in Barataria Bay, La
Most stories concerning the pirate
mention treasure buried in various
localities, although. of course, we can
not give any definite information on
this matter.
O. When did Abraham Edwards
make clocks?-W. G. r.
A. Abraham Edwards of Ashby,
Mass. was a self-taught clockmaker.
who flourished between the years
1894 and 1910.
O. What material is put with
emery to make an emery wheel!-J.
c. r.
A. Emery wheels are made by mix
ing the proper proportion Of emery
in the cement of which the wheel is
made. The cement must be thor
oughly mixed and of the right degree
of hardness to wear away with the
emery, or the surface will soon be-
come uneven.
O. Can a person tell whether he is
firing blank cartridge or loaded
one?-J. G.. V.
a. Blank ammunition makes prac.
tically no recoil. The recoil of gun
| loaded with ammunition and with
bullets is strong. Hence. q person
| firing can almost inevitably tell
whether he is firing blank cartridge
or a loaded one.
O. How many valuable old viollns
are in existence today?-C. NJ.
a. Opinions differ. The famous
| London. experts, the Brothers Hill,
some years ago made an exhaustive
search and traced some 500 genuine
'Strads'' over the earth. One of the
| leading American experts said 400,
about" in answer to an inquiry, and
| added that of the number 100 were
Of the first rank. Alberto Bachmann.
| in 1.-THE Encyclopedia of the Violin"
says it is calculated that there are
| about 5000 in existence; yet IL you
would assemble the really genuine
Stradivarius violins today you would
only find about 100.
| O. What Is the difference between
whang and rawhide?-W. w. H.
| A. The Bureau of Markets says
| "Whang" is a local term applied to
rawhide that has been cut in the
shape of belt lacing leather.
| Government statistics bring out the
| fact that the nneducdted man has
only one chance in 800 to attain dis
! tinctiOn. There is no reason 1chJ any
! one should lire ander such q hdndi-
cap in thees days of free schools and
free Information. This paper supports
i'm Washington, ID. c., the largest free
information bureau in existence. IT
piH procure for you the dnst1er to
any question you mag ask. AUdtl
yourself of its facilities for your self
improvement. IncIoSe q 2-cent stamp
for return postage. Address The EUe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric j. Haskin. director, Washing
ton, ID. g.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
Smaller Currency Tokens.

| Long habit revolts at the first
| thought Of a reduction in the size OF
the currency tokens, just announced
by the Treasury Department, to occur
within a few months. For many years
the standard dimensions of the bills
have been maintained. Pocketbooks
have been made to 81 1t them. Their
fortunate holders have become accus
toned to them. Now they must ac.
commodate themselves to new size,
which will recall. to the elders. the
days Of the "shin-plasters" of long
ago.
These new.sized notes. 1t appears,
will not come all at once. They will
begin with the dollar denomination,
after period of preparation and "sea'
soning," Perhaps a year hence Will
see these diminished bills in circula-
ton. strikingly contrasting with the
larger denominations. Then will come
other bills, Of the higher values, in
the same size. Eventually, If the
present plan Of the Treasury is car.
ried fully into effect, the entire cur
rency system will be on the smaller
scale.
Certain advantages are urged for
the new size, which comedies with
that established in the Philippines,
where tests have proved the utility
and economy of the smaller notes.
One is that the currency will not cost
so much to make, owing to saving in
paper and ink. Another Is that, being
smaller, the notes can be carried in
containers without folding. which will
prevent cracking Of the fibers and
thus prolong the life. Still another Is
that experience shows that the small
size facilitates handling in banks and
other places where large quantities of
currency are manipulated. The
economy in manufacture will amount,
it is estimated, to about $2,0o0,000 an.
nually, which is worth saving. 1t is
believed, Furthermore, that the
smaller notes will be more difficult to
counterfeit.
The American currency Is artistically
designed. 1t is the most attractive
of all the national monetary tokens.
Secretary Mellon announces that
there will be no changes in design,
save those essential to effect the re-
ductions in size. That will be crafty
ing. For, apart from it's purchasing
power, the good looks Of the. Govern
ment's cash certificates have always
appealed strongly to their holders.
There will be few to protest this
change. The really important thing
is that the Governments promises to
pay, in whatever form they are pre-
pared, are as good as gold, and If
they can be printed in manner to
save $4,000, 900 a year the general ver-
dict will applaud the decision as a
stroke of good business.
Evening star., 1927-05-27

Reports indicate that New York
might clubs" are losing popularity.
The out.of.town buyer has probably
discovered that little old Main street
can be almost as reckless and jazzy
as the thoroughfares adjacent to
Broadway.
Evening star., 1927-05-27

Now and then appears an American
tourist who assures Paris that he does
not care for champagne, and that he
Is not seeking to dazzle the walters by
a display Of money.
Evening star., 1927-05-27

Joy-rides in the flooded regions of
the Mississippi are charged. The law
Of averages asserts itself as heights of
heroism are contrasted with depths Of
depravity.
Evening star., 1927-05-27

New motor developments are prom
ised by Henry Ford. They may mean
Joy for thousands. They also mean
more work for the already overbur.
dened traffic cop.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
Mint Sauce.

"You are ordering a great deal Of
Spring lamb" remarked the merchant.
i've hopes for the future" replied
Uncle Bill Bottletop. II don't want to
overlook any excuse for keeping the
old mint patch going"
Evening star., 1927-05-27

Trouble is expected II an attempt Is
made to play the British national an.
them in Ireland. A compromise might
be effected by jazzing the tune so that
it will not be recognized.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Essential Elephant.
The elephants a creature wise,
Equipped with proboscis,
Which might provide in proper size
A nose for q colossus.
OF little use he seems to be
For farming or the races,
And as for beauty, all agree
His lines reveal no graces.
And yet his pride Is never scant
AS ticket sellers work us,
For, If there were no elephant,
How could there be a circus?
Evening star., 1927-05-27
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NYpmher of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
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patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
ited in this paper and also the Local., Local news ,",s
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Evening star., 1927-05-27
Same as the Weather.

Are you wet or a dry?"
'It all depends" answered Senator
Sorghum, ION the conditions of humid.
ity in the particular geographical area
in which chance to find myself"
Evening star., 1927-05-27

Paris is so anxious to look at Lind
bergh that the gallant aviator has his
difficulties in seeing Paris.
Evening star., 1927-05-27

Nicaragua has few rebels remain.
ing, but they are uninfiuential as com.
pared with the y. S. Marines.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
That Is Love!

Love Is peculiar UP to date.
Demanding strange endurance:
She hit him with a window weight
And called for the insurance.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
The Free Ride.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
When they shoot that rocket to the
moon we have a few friends to nomi.
nate as passengers upon it.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
The Important Equipment.

We praised the daring and the will
AS forth the flyer sped,
And most Of all we praised the skill
With which he used his head.
Evening star., 1927-05-27

Jud Tunkins says every time he
rides in the cars he gets a handful Of
copper change. Save the dollars and
the pennies will take care of them
selves.
Evening star., 1927-05-27

Success in keepin' chickens" said
Uncle Eben, depends a heap on de
honesty Of de neighbors."
Evening star., 1927-05-27

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morn
ing edition. is delivered by carriers within
che city at go cents per month; daslSY ;. only,
per month Orders may be sent by mail or
telephone Main 5000. Collection Is made by
carrier at end Of each month.
Evening star., 1927-05-27
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England.
Evening star., 1927-05-27

Q. What Is the difference between
whang and rawhide?-W. w. II.
A. The Bureau of Markets says
"Whang" is a local term applied to
rawhide that has been cut in the
shape of belt lacing leather.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-15
COOLIDGE IS
WELCOMED TO
SOUTH DAKOTA
Senator Norbeck and Delega-
tiOn Of States Citizens i.
Beard Train
CROWDS AT STATIONS
President and Mrs. Coolidge
en- Rear Platform 10
Wave Greetings
CROWDS AT STATIONS

President Coolidge's special train.
en- route to Black Hills, $. d., June
15.-(P) President Coolidge was wei
coined into South Dakota today soon
after he crossed the state line on the
journey to his summer residence in
the Black Hills.
AS the special train spcd into the
state soon after sunrise, crowd
waved its greeting to the presiuent
from Elkton. first station in South
Dakota. Similar greetings were wait
ing at the other small towns and
shortly after breakfast Senator Nor
beck of South Dakota and dele
cation Of more than 30 citizens from
the eastern part Of the state boarded
the train to extend the first official
welcome.
Arising earlier than usual, both the
president and Mrs. Coolidge were out
on the rear platform to meet the
crowds as the train left the last Of
the Minnesota cities on the route.
First Stop ut Huron
At Huron. the first extended stop
was made and here again the station
was jammed by those Of the city and
nearby countryside who wished to see
the president.
Another delegation boarded the
train here under the care of Senator
NoIbeck as the first group piled out.
In each instance the citizens who
got on the train were escorted to Mr..
Coolidge's car and received by him.
At one stop in Minnesota, the prcs-
dent asked a man in the crowd "how
the crops were" He replied he was
an automobile salesman and turned
to walk away, somewhat confused.
Mrs. Coolidge leaned over the rail,
however, and asked "How's every
body?" and he turned to reply Fine
and we hope you are
Sees Vast Farms
A touch Of the prpiries unfolded
itself to the president as he neared
his summer residence in the Black
Hills.
He sat with Mrs. Coolidge in thu
rear car Of his long special train and
saw stretching into the far-off hori
zon rolling fields sown recently in
wheat and corn. The president was
travelling through the heart of tha,
country where the folks he saw and
the folks who came to see him were
those whose desire for flrm relief
were embodied in the vetoed Nc
, Nary Haugen bill.
j Meets Governor BulOw
Shortly after sunrise, the pres
ident's train entered the state which
will be host this summer, and at
noon he received an official welcome
at its capital, Pierre, from Governor
Bulow and other state officials. The
president, Mrs. Coolidge and their
, large party dctraned at Pierre for !;
brief tour Of the city and the capito
+, grounds.
After the reception at Pierre, thu
2OO-mile trip to Rapid City la!
/ ahead, then drive by motor to tn.
| state game lodge, which will be the
presidents summer residence.
Travelling at steady, rapid pace
the presidents train passed during
the night through the southwestern
corner Of Wisconsin and the greater
potion Of Minnesota. Before dark
ness fell last night. large crowd
came to see the president, and frc
quently he and Mrs. Coolidge waved
hurried greetings as the train spec
along.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-15
DENIS REJOICE
AS OPPONENTS
LOSE OFFICES
All Republican Officials Gust
ed in Louisville BY Ap-
peals Court Decision

Louisville, KY, June 15.-(P)--
Democrats Of Louisville and Jeffer-
son county. who for several years
have not had the opportunity to reg
lister other emotions than that Of dis
appointment, staged a victory" cele-
hration here last night and early to-
day as a result Of the decision Of the
Kentucky court of appeals which in
effect Gusts So Republican city and
county officeholders from their
chairs.
Hundreds Parade
Hundreds paraded from Democratic
headquarters past the city hall, where
they howled their g!ee while automo-
bile sirens and horns sounded. The
din throughout the downtown sec
tion was deafening and the streets
were densely packed with celebrants
and onlookers.
In 10 days Louisville will have
for the first time in as many years
a full slate of Democratic office hold
crs. Although there are less than
100 elective offices affected, the ap-
pointment Of the successors to those
ousted will involve several thousand
positions.
Since December, 1917, both
branches Of the government, city ant
county, have been in the hands o1
the Republicans.
Governor to Name Mayor
Governor W. j. Fields, Democrat
will appoint mayor and a. othel
officers and a county judge and tws
magistrates. These officers will
serve until their successors are chos
en- in a Special election to be hel.
in November.
The court Of appeals ruling re
versed circuit court decision in tn
election contest on the grounds 0
"insidious conspiracy" in the 1872
election.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-15
TUCKER TRIAL
TO BE HELD IN
!. CASS COUNTY
Defendant Demands Change
of Venue Case May Be
Heard Late in June

Fargo, N. D., June 15.--LR)--
Francis Tucker, La Moure, N. D.,
charged by a special grand jury in
district court at La Moure with the
murder of Hans C. Bione, Verona.
N. D., bank cashier on March I. last,
will be tried in Fargo possibly at
the next terri; Of Cass county district
court, as result of action taken
by Judge George M. McKenna, presi-
ding at district court term in La
Moure Tuesday, on application Of
defense counsel.
Judge McKenna, in response to an
application for change of venue
from La Moure county and to court
other than Judge McKenna's, filed by
Francis Murphy, Fargo, counsel for
Tucker, moved the action to Cass
county. He has not named the Judge
who will hear the case and probably
will not make any decision for sew
,ersl days.
Judge McKenna, however, indicated
that he would ask either Judge A. T.
Cole. Fargo, or Judge NJ. ]. Englert,
Valley City, to preside at the hear
Tucker. who was indicated by the
grand Jury on circumstantiaf evil
dence, which. iurofs felt. he could
not enthusiastically explain, Is at lib
erty under 42S, zoe bond.V
According 70 Ralph r. Croal, clerk
Of Cass county district court, the
next regular jury torm Of distyict
court here is scheduled fer Novsu,-
her. However. Mr.. Crosl declared, 4
special jury termI has heen tenta-
lively called Tor June IS and II a
possibls. that TusksF. nay be bfoaaht
!! |! ffSFF fsF yial n NAY tlses Y: Y
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-15
Boys Smuggle Three
Aliens Across River

Grand Forks, N. D., June 15.--tP)-
Juvenile competition kicked the bot
tom out Of the alien smuggling mar
ket and the price reached record
low at International Falls, Minn..
United States Canadian border port
Of entry, recently, when two l3-year-
old Canadian boys rowed three aliens
across the river from Canada to the
American shore and received s. for
their services, it was learned here
today. This price was 81 per head
for service that, according 70 re-
ports, usually pays from 80 up.
Two Of the aliens brought in by the
boys immigrated from Europe to.
Canada about one month ago. The
third alien was . citizen Of Canada.
All three are being held by United
States immigration authorities and
will be deported. The two youthful
smugglers are being held, but up to
the present time no disposition Of
their case has been made, according
to information issued from the Of
flee of tho immisvation district head
quarters here.