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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23
COMMUNITY PARTY
AT SOMERS I POINT
Civic Club Makes Arrange
ments For Tree and
Presents enc

A community Christmas party
will be held on Christmas Eve at
Sorners Point. Arrangements for
the affair are being made by civic
club, and it is planned to have a
huge Christmas tree at the city hall,
where the party is to take place.
A meeting OF the club was held
Tuesday to discuss the matter, ana
the following members will be i'll
active charge of all arrangements
Mrs. Kathryn Ford, Mrs. Nan Cur
tain, Mrs. Forest Conever, Mrs. VIII
liam Tally and Forrest Cenover.
Candy and presents will be distrib-
uted to the children OF the commu-
nifty.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23
PLAN CAROLS ON
CHRISTMAS. EVE

The young folks of Central
church are invited to go out CAROL
ing on Christmas Eve, All who
care to go will meet at the, church
hall at Midnight. A light luncheon
viii be served. to the singers on
their return to the hail. 49, =
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23
News of
Interest

Mrs james Kelley, Mrs. Anna
Crotto, Mrs. Helen Smith, Mrs.
William Mcfarland, Mrs. George
Banning, Mrs. Robert Chambers,
Mrs. Carrie Williams. Mrs. George
Isaac, Mrs. Nellie Obert and Mrs,
7 leonard WeScOtt
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23

Angelo Ruocco, formerly con
nected with the National Barber
shop, has accepted position with
the Boulevard Barber Shop, 4 W.
Verona avenue
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23
CHRISTMAS PARTIES

Seaview Baptist church, will
hold their Christmas entertain
ment on Thursday evening,
December 30 The primary depart
ment will have their annual
Christmas party on Tuesday after
noon. c s.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. John Pedrick, of
Elm avenue. will entertain at a
Christmas dinner, on, Sunday. Mr.;
and Mrs. S K, Miller and Samuel
Pedrick, Of Philadelphia. s.as1
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank McCauslain
and, son. of Philadelphia, will
spend the Christmas holidays as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George.
s, Smith. ~. $1,000
Miss Mabel Adams spent Wednes
day in Philadelphia Na
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23

Mrs. Emma McMahon, 106 years
old, Of Kansas City No, issa sup
eryisor in a knitting mill and helps
to support her 707year-old SON., who
she says is too old and feeble to
work. ;, 4 ss.tz $.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23
Linwood Local News Notes
ANNUAL PARTY

The Keystone Chapter No SO,
o. e, s. held their annual Christ
mas party in Masonic hall on
Thursday evening, December %.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23

Angelo. "Shiek,, Ruocco, the pop
ular mainland barber, formerly with
the, National Barber Shop, has ac-
cepted a position with the Boule-
yard barber shop, West Verona
avenue Ses4. aes ai.sn.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23
vENlsoN DINNER

The Linwood Fire Company will
hold its second annual venison din
ner in the Fire House Friday even
ing. December so. ,zs.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23
SEEKS NEPHEW

Arthur E. Scull, 1926 Hancock
avenue, Chester, Pa, is seeking
trace Of his nephew, Monroe Scull.
said to live in this city Uncle and
nephew have not seen each other
since Monroe was a child, and Mr.
Soul is anxious to regain contact
with the local man.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23
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FlREMEN PLAN BENEFIT
LinWood Band Will Give New Years
Eve Party in Firehouse.

Eve = al y TT 7 IT CTIOUoN' =,
A dance for the benefit Of the
Linwood Firemen's Band will be
given at the Firehouse, Poplar ave
nue., Linwood, on New Years Eve,
Saturday night An interesting
program has been arranged b. the
committee in charge, ana a, real
good time is promised all who at
tend
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23

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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23
CHURCH ENTERTAINMENT

Cardiff Baptist church will hold
its Christmas entertainments on
Friday evening, December so $.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-12-23

Mrs. Mary Preston and daugh-
tiers, polly and Peggy. of Stone
leigh Court. Philadelphia, will be
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs, O. y,
Lawson, of Shore road, during the
holidayS.
Evening star., 1927-04-28
Permit Revocation Power.

CORPORATION Counsel Stephens has
submitted an opinion to the District
Commissioners that Acting Traffic Dl-
rector Eldridge cannot revoke per-
ynits of automobile drivers for offenses
other than traffic violations. The case
in point involved the permit of man
who was arrested for leaving the
scene OF a collision without making
his identity known. His permit was
then revoked by the director, but was
restored to him when his case was
dropped in court Subsequently, he
was arrested charged with manufac-
turing liquor, and the director in
ouired of the Commissioners if 1t was
possible to take away his permit on
this ground.
The Commissioners have concurred
in the opinion of Mr.. Stephens, and
this action is logical under the cir
cumstances. Permit revocation should
be the result solely of traffic infrac-
tions of the major type. 1t cannot be
confused with other law violations.
1t does not follow that because per-
son might be a second-story worker
he is not capable of operating an au-
| tomobile, nor can any reasonable
ground be found for the hooking up
of other law violations with mans
permit to drive an automobile, previd-
Evening star., 1927-04-28
Albert J. Beveridge

In integrity of purpose and meth
DDS, in vigof of intellect, in earnest
ness of performance, Albert J.
Beveridge, whose untimely and sud
den death yesterday caused a shock
10 all who knew him personally and
cut short work of Importance, was
one of the outstanding men in public
life in America. He was an inspiring
example Of the "self-made man" Born
10 humble circumstances, handi-
capped in early life by poverty, he
carved out his career against ad
Versity, toiling as lad as farm hand,
then as a railroad worker. The urge
for education was an indication Of
his ambition to rise above his con-
dition and led him TO success. Inde-
fatigable and undeterred, he carried
through to an intellectual competence
and equipped himself for the fight
which brought him honors and re-
wards and eventually placed him in
O. position to contribute richly 10 the
learning of the people,
In his political career Mr.. Beveridge
consistently held progressive views
and as consistently maintained them.
He became q power in his State and
earned election to the United States
Senate, where he sat for twelve
years. Reaching that body at the age
of thirty nine, he quickly became q
figure of note. He had the gift OF
! eloquenee, which won for him a ready
hearing and rendered him an effective
member. Fearless in the expression
of his views, seeking the attainment
of a high ideal of government, he
was not disposed to compromise fol
the sake of political advantage. He
followed the Roosevelt banner in thS
Republican revolt Of 1912 and thereby
Evening star., 1927-04-28
A Generous and Inspiring Gift.

BY his latest gift of land to the
park system of the District of Colum-
bia Mr.. Charles G. Glover has CON
tributed richly to a development of
especial Importance in the eastern
section of the Capital and insured the
preservation of one of the most suit
able areas for park purposes within
the local boundaries. In his previous
donations of acreage Mr.. Glover has
been guided by a generous spirit and
with an exact understanding of the
park requirements of Washington.
This present transfer, following an
earlier one in the same region, pro-
vides a connection between two sepa-
rated spaces and definitely establishes
plan which makes for the consum-
nation of the great project of linking
the Civil War Notifications in a series
of parks. connected with the larger
park spaces.
Mr.. Glover's example in giving this
land should be an inspiration to other
Washingtonians who love their city
and desire its development. The task
of establishing a park system COM
mensurate with the importance and
in keeping with the distinctive char
acter of the city has been spanned
over too long a stretch of years. 1t is
only tardily being undertaken, with
the handicap of great increases in
land values, and with the actual loss
of some of the most desirable spaces
for public use. Now it Is in progress,
however, under the direction of COM
mission that is thoroughly studying
the situation and planning scientifi-
cally and efficiently. The disposition
to make Washington the\ City Beauti-
full rather than to make a profit out
of the belated development of the park
system should prevail and lead to
other donations, Fastening the day of
final accomplishment of this wonder
full project.
Evening star., 1927-04-28

products, and competing imports from
Europe, South or Central America, or
any other market.
1t seems to American critics perfect.
ly natural that other Latin American
countries, envious and jealous of
Cuba's inside track to the coveted
American market of 10000 900 con-
sumers, would seek means of break
ing down that advantage by twitting
the sensitive Cubans that they are not
independent" in spite of the fact
that they have representation dn our
markets. without taxation"
1t is cited by Americans familiar
with conditions that Cuba is absolute
ly independent, in both local and for
eign relations, aside from liberty to in-
volve us under the Monroe Doctrine,
in controversies for their protection
against foreign creditors, or the priv
ilege of letting down the standards of
sanitation. 0y which our own health
would be endangered.
Cubans argue that ordinary rules of
finance would prevent their jeopardiz.
ing safety through making loans
which they could not support, but his
tory points to the predicaments of
Mexico, in the Sos, and of Venezuela
later, saved only by our Monroe
Doctrine and our armed protection.
The Cuban hope that the United
States will now relax her protective
policies affecting the Caribbean Sea
and all countries between the Rio
Grande and the Panama Canal, keep
ing order and independence of all
such region. appears to officials as
hardly in agreement with the new an.
nouncement Aof the Coolidge doctrine,
as enunciated by the President in his
speech of last week before the
American Press Association.
.lcopysight -1ne7. by Paul ". .CoIlins.l
Evening star., 1927-04-28

more amateur bards attempt to be.
come verbal in her praise.
Now that Spring Is more Tor less)
here. we can better understand the
| ings in our gardens make us realize
| Just what the season really means
to mankind. We no longer have to
take Spring on faith.
This is the season of realization.
Now the lilacs are doing their best
to greet us with their tantalizing
scent and fresh blossoms surrounded
by heart-shaped leaves of bright
green.
The weather has been a bit too cold
for them to do their best, yet they
have bravely put out their flowers,
and are yielding up as much OF their
fragrance as the cool days and cooler
| nights will permit.
Four years ago was the great lilac
time in the National Capital. Lilacs
are temperamental plants. Things
must be just right for them to do
their best.
Obscure climatic influences, too,
probably have something to do with
| the fact that bush which blooms
well one year will throw none or
| few blossoms the next. Probably the
agents of fertilization have fallen
cold for the bees.
There are enough lilacs. though,
to please the lover of this great
shrub. Even the name is cool and
fresh. The world is indebted to
Arabia for the word, which came to
us through the Spanish.
Rosebushes are coming along well,
+Io a14Loaa Cniroa va N HO1Itf0 O
already is in bloom. Periods of cold
have held the roses back, however, so
that there is little likelihood of blooms
on the Radiance this month.
Last Spring we had bushes full of
this particular rose by April 26. 1t is
interesting for us who live in Wash
ington to recall that the Radiance
rose, most popular of all, is the crea-
ton of a neighbor, Baltimorean,
John Cook. This gentleman is 93
years old, and his living monument is
the Radiance rose. 1t is a question
whether any one could leave a more
enduring, beautiful memento than
fine rose.
Hundreds of kochi bushes are spring
ing up from seed which fell last Au'
tumn. The kochi, well enough when
wanted, is inclined to make some
thing of q nuisance of itself. 1t seeds
itself in the Autumn, and unless the
gardener stands ready to root up the
seedlings when they appear. he is
likely to find himself surrounded by
fine young plants before he realizes
what has happened
The iris is about ready to bloom.
Darwin tulips are showing their col
ors Even the hibiscus has broken
through the ground. AS to the peony,
queen of the larger flowers, it's stalks
and leaves are in fine shape. One
could ask no more of it at this season.
Throughout the garden the fairy
fingers of Spring have deftly trans
formed brown into green, most beau
tiful of colors. They have changed
the colorless canes of the rose climb
ing along the fence into green ropes
clothed with small leaves. They have
made grass to match and cover the
moss growing on the brick border.
Most wonderful of all the things
that Spring has done, however, is the
magic something which she has put
into every heart, bidding us all rejoice
and be glad that we are alive.
Evening star., 1927-04-28

| in effect closed his political career.
Once later he secured the senatorial
nomination from his party. but failed
of election, in consequence, it is be-
| lieved, of the animosities aroused by
his independent course.
Mr.. Beveridge's political misfor-
tunes were blessing in fact. For
when he was relieved of official duties
he turned to literary work, for which
he was exceptionally qualified, and
the result was one Of the greatest
works of biography and historical
analysis ever produced in America.
His Life of John Marshall" stands
as a crowning accomplishment, a
work not only redounding to the
everlasting credit of the author but
of permanent value TO posterity.
With talent for graphic expression
and a keenly analytical mind, coupled
with the invaluable quality of ex-
haustive research, his contribution TO
the political and biographical itera-
lufe OIL the Country was plASClCSS.
1t is noted that when stricken Mr..
Beveridge was about half way
through another biography, life of
George Washington, which If COM
pleted would undoubtedly have been a
mastery work, perhaps even greater
in its significance than the Mar
shall" 1t should not be lost; though
unfinished. it should be given to the
world. Perhaps some literary exec
utor may be found to carry on
through the collected notes and ma
terials and present an approxima-
ton of the authors concept.
A life of honorable success, of
profitable political defeat, of valuable
service has closed. The eloquent
voice was stilled some years ago, but
the pen of inspiration was checked
only by death. The country mourns
one who was a worthy son of the
land of opportunity. one who exem-
plified the best in American citizen
ship and who repaid in full measure
the success and the honors bestowed
upon him.
Evening star., 1927-04-28

ed he stays inside the law while so
doing.
Permit revocation If administered
reasonably and carefully can do much
to clear the streets of the reckless, the
defiant and the intoxicated drivers
Such policy will find support from
the best element in the community.
But if a mans permit to drive an au-
tomobile is revoked because he fails
to sweep his sidewalks Of snow after
heavy Winters storm. there can be
little sympathy with the administra-
ton. 1t is evident, therefore, that the
power of revocation should be used
judiciously. and it appears that this
will be the District of Columbia's
policy.
Evening star., 1927-04-28
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Q. What size are the stone slabs
that mark the graves of the World
War dead in Arlington Cemetery
s. Med.
A. They have the following dimen.
sions: Forty-two inches long, inches
thick, 13 inches wide. II World
War veteran is buried in a national
cemetery. the Quartermaster Generals
Office of the War Department, Wash
ington, d. G., furnishes such a stone
free.
@. What State is first in miscella-
neous manufacturing?-F. A. G. Z.
A. The Bureau Of the Census says
that New York State ranks first in
miscellaneous manufactures. Accord
ing to the latest reports, the value Of
these manufactures for 1925 was
IS, $50, ,547 ,S39.
@. Does Mexico raise much tobac-
COP. f.
A. Mexican cigar leaf is excellent,
but tobacco has never assumed impor-
tanCe as an export. 1t is said that
Mexico might rival Cuba if more at
tention were given to tobacco culture.
@. What part of the income tax
is derived from interest on invest
ments?-N. r.
A. An analysis of the 1925 returns
show that out Of total of S29,12S,-
600 900 of personal gross incomes
ranging from $1,000 up in 1924. 46.2
per cent consisted Of salaries, wages.
commission fees, etc, 27.3 per cent
came from personal activities in busi-
ness of trade, commerce and farming,
and only 26.5 per cent from invest
ments.
@. Is the statement true that Texas
would provide standing room for the
entire population of the world?-W.
p. G..
A. 1t would be possible. The area
of Texas is 1858 square miles. which
is equal to 7,412,755 ,O46 400 square
feet. The estimated population of
the earth is 1,74S,O0O,00O.
@. How is "Geste" pronounced in the
title of the book Beau Geste"?-P. y.
A. The publishers of the book say
that it is pronounced as if spelled
lest"
@. How should hickory poles he
prepared for bending?-H. c.. c.
A. Wood may be softened for
bending by boiling or steaming. Steam
ing is sometimes done at atmospheric
pressure and sometimes under pres
sure up to as high as 35 pounds per
square inch. While sawed stock in
either the green or well seasoned con-
dition can be quite readily softened
by steaming or boiling, it would prob
ably be best to have bark-cOvered
stock in the green condition or only
partially seasoned, since If quite dry,
there might be some difficulty in in
Producing sufficient moisture to enable
the bending to be accomplished.
Q. Who was Jesse James wife?
&C. III.
A. Jesse James married his first
cousin, Zerelda Mimms, in April, 1874.
Our Washington Information Bli-
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1t is impossible to make complete
enumeration Of subjects 0ivinO an
adequate idea of the scope and range
in tChich the bureau can Serre you.
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to kno1C." Send in yOur question
Address The Evening Star Informd-
ton Bureau, Frederic J. HGskiB,
director, Washington. ID. C..
Evening star., 1927-04-28
Smith and the Two Thirds Rule.

The drive for the nomination OF
Gov. Alfred E. Smith Of New York for
President, by the Democrats in 1928,
has developed corollary, drive for
the abrogation Of the two-thirds rule,
by which Democratic candidates for
President and Vice President have
been chosen since the early days OF
the Republic. Judge George w. Oh
vany, leader of Tammany, an ardent
supporter Of Gov. Smith, is leading
the movement to do away with the
old rule and to.substitute the majority
rule.
The fact Of the matter Is that the
Smith supporters are fearful their
candidate cannot receive the nomina-
ton if the two-thirds rule prevails in
the next Democratic national con.
vention. They are probably correct in
their estimate of the situation. They
feel that with the elimination Of the
two-thirds rule. they will have worl
half the battle and probably more.
The two-thirds rule gives the South
a veto power in the Democratic ma
tional convention. The South is op.
posed to the nomination. at this time
at least, of Gov. Smith. While the
Smith people are preparing to do
away with the old rule, Southern
Democrats are girding up their loins
to meet the issue. Each national con-
vention adopts its own rules. A ma
jority vote, not a two-thirds vote, is
all that is necessary to continue or to
abrogate the two-thirds rule in the
1928 convention.
The two-thirds rule was adopted in
1892, when the national Democratic
convention assembled in Baltimore and
nominated Andrew Jackson for his
second term as President and Martin
Van Buren, for Vice President. Jack
son was already the selection Of his
party when the convention met, and
the two.thirds rule was applied in the
selection of the vice presidential nom
inee. John c. Calhoun had been Vice
President during the first Jackson ad.
ministration, and was at odds with
jackson. BY the use of the two-thirds
rule, Calhoun was eliminated and Van
Buren,, Jackson's choice, was nomi-
mated in Baltimore.
The argument has frequently been
advanced that nomination by two
thirds of a Democratic national con-
vention assured the choice of a presi-
Dental candidate. whom the Demo
Gratis generally could support with
enthusiasm. This has not always been
the case, however. -Four years ago the
Democrats, indulging in bitter strug-
gle, practically destroyed whatever
chance they had before the weary
delegates to the national convention
were forced into a compromise which
assured a two-thirds vote of the con-
yention.
The South, aided by some Of the
Western States, may be able to pre-
vent the repeal Of the Wo-thirds rule
at the next Democratic national con
vention. The Smith supporters are
suggesting that the South, within the
next twelve months, must decide
whether it is willing to take a chance
with Smith" or abandon all chance
of a victory at the polls in the ma
tional election.
Evening star., 1927-04-28
Saws Decrease Noted
in Dry Year Crime
To the Editor of The Star

To the Editor OF The Star:
Figures and facts OF local character.
covering unique or sporadic conditions.
appear in the press to show that crime
and like evils resulting have been
caused by prohibition. So persistent
has been this propaganda that mil
lions of people believe that the net
social and moral result Of the law
has been decidedly bad, or, at the least.
unsatisfactory.
Figures from the United States
Census Bureau. appearing in an Of
flcial volume titled prisoners. 1928"
published in 1926, shows the number
OF commitments per 100000 population
centages of increase or decrease for
all crime, and also for several ior
classifications.
Decrease, all crimes, 37.7 per cent;
drunkenness. $50; disorderly conduct,
Sis; vagrancy, 52.S; assault. 531;
fraud, 55.7; gambling. 50.7; malicious
mischief, 6SS. This whole group
shows a decrease of more than half
during the dry year as compared with
the wet. Then comes larceny with
decrease of 42.3 per cent; burglary,
ia; carrying concealed weapons, 27.1;
fornication and prostitution, 2S.s;
minor. classified, All, and unclassi-
fed, 17.9.
Increases are recorded in eight classi-
fications: Violations Of the drug laws
have jumped 2,066.7 per cent! Come
all We "Breeding-contempt- pt-for-alllaws"
walters and spill few briny weeps
upon this shameful spot! Increase in
liquor law violations, 326.2 per cent;
violation Of city ordinances, 67,3:
forgery, 6S.2; robbery, 1913. and homi-
eide, 16.1 per cent increase.
After all, the dominating fact OF
the report is that the total number
of commitments for all crime for the
dry year was S7.7 per cent less in pro-
portion to the population than for the
wet. Another outstanding and cheer
ing fact is the decrease of 43.0 per
cent in commitments of offenders OF
II years of age and younger.
Propaganda has created a public
belief that since the youth have
changed their style of % years ago.
they have therefore debased their
character. The fact is. in spite OF
the popular apprehension that the
young folks are on the toboggan for
Hades. they are behaving themselves
in matters OF essential decorum some
4S per cent better than the generation
from which they sprang.
w. G. CALDERWOOD.