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sufficient doubt of the Justice Of the

sufficient doubt Of the Justice Of the
proceedings to warrant intervention
the executive clemency can take only
one Of those two forms. The governor
cannot set aside all the proceedings
and declare them void on the score of
the innocence of the men. He Is not
vested with the powers of a trial
court.
It Is this limitation that has sug-
gested that Gov. Fuller, IL he has de.
cided that the trial was tinged with
injustice. may ask the Legislature
for a law granting a new trial at
which the whole case can be judicialIy
reviewed on the facts. Under the stat
utes at present the appellate courts
OF the State cannot consider the facts.
but must confine themselves to de-
termination of the manner in which
the law has been interpreted and ap-
piled by the trial court. Thus there
has never been judicial review of
the case save as to the Interpretation
of the law by the lower court 1t may
be that il the governor decides to in
tervene he will ask for a statute not
only covering the Sacco-Vanzeti case
but establishing newly In Massachu-
sets the procedure that obtains IN
other jurisdictions whereby the APP
pellate courts can consider facts as
well as law in their reviews.
Within a few hours this decision.
which is of momentous character in
view of the widespread agitation in
behalf of these condemned men. will
have been made public, with possibili-
ties of reaction that cannot be fully
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
Beaten, But Still a Hero.

It would have been most satisfac-
tory had Walter Johnson won his
game yesterday, on the occasion of
the twentieth anniversary Of his first
contest in the American League. The
stage was set for mastery perform
ance, demonstrating that, although
time had taken it's toll of that mighty
right arm, the experience Of two dec
AIDES was still sufficient to dominate the
opposition. But fate decreed other
wise. AS went that first game in 1907,
when Detroit welcomed the youngster
with a defeat, so went this later
game, when the club bearing the
same title as the foe of twenty years
ago rallied in the ninth inning and
smashed the ball so soundly that the
pitcher whose splendid services to his
team were being celebrated was with
drawn and another, and still another,
went to the box in a vain endeavor to
stem the tide.
But defeat did not dull the enthusi-
asm of those who were gathered to
do honor to the man who has honored
base ball. Walter was still the hero
Of the thousands and the admired
model Of the players who participated
in the ceremonies. There were many
there who had witnessed that first
game twenty years ago, though not
single player who participated In
the game Of August 2, 1907 outside
Of Johnson himself, was in action yes.
terday. Some Of the spectators had
seen Walter when his mere presence
in the box sufficed to awe the opposi-
ton; when his speed was such that
enemy batsmen's only "alibi" for strik-
ing out was "You can't hit what you
can't see." They had seen him over
come h'G early difficulty in fielding
hunts, which had caused his downfall
twenty years ago. They had witnessed
his stupendous performa noes in win
ming games for a light-hitting team.
hopelessly distanced in the league
races. They were sorry he did not
win yesterday, but they loved him
none the less for the failure.
Sentiment does not win ball games.
Nor does sentiment prevail to cause
opposing players to yield bit to en-
able a favorite to score a victory.
Yesterdays contest, resulting in a de.
feat for the hero of the occasion. was
an added proof of the fact that the
sport is con the square,"
Now Walter announces that he is
through as a regular starter in the
pitchers box. He will continue occa-
sionally to officiate and will doubtless
turn in a good many victories before
he finally hangs up his NIT and leaves
the game for good. He is not exactly
emeritus" but he will pitch only
when he Is prime for good perform
ance. There is cause for sadness in
this. but 1t Is sadness tinged with
happiness, for there Is no higher re.
ward for any performer than to re-
main on duty as an exemplar of the
highest qualities Of sporting prof.
cheney, and there will come a day
when Walter will sit as spectator and
reflect upon the many, many games
he has won with honor. He has earned
his relief from toll and training and
his laurels are secure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Old-fashiOned Melody.


The old-fashioned melody which poets
would inspire
I ridicu,ed in days gone by. It's what
I now admire.
I'm weary Of the motor horn. I'm
nervous mid the dash,
Where bootleg wagons punctuate pro-
ceedings with crash;
Weary Of the ringing of the busy tele.
phone,
That lends unto the furious jazz
tinkle Of it's own.
AS August slowly drifts, long for a
familiar tune;
I hope to hear the katydid a-singing
pretty soon.
Plain, old-fashioned melody! I do not
ask the chance
To join in the expression of a good
old.country dance.
The insect for whose music now so
earnestly I beg,
Attends to all the footwork as he uses
his hind leg
To formulate the simple strain his an
cestors have played.
For centuries to tell of happy days
each year delayed;
Weary Of the rumors in world so
tempest tossed.
Waiting for the katydid to sing about
the frost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

A proposal from Gov. Richie of
Maryland that a house of governors
be formed in the United States in
order that the rights Of the indi-
vidual commonwealth might be
served Is seriously considered by the
public. The resulting discussion dis
closes some strong advocates Of the
plan as a means of restoring such
rights as existed in the earlier days
of the republic. Others oppose the
idea on the ground that it would ex-
ercise no real power or that there
Is no widespread demand for decen-
tralization. The suggestion was made
at the recent conference of execu-
tives.
Conceding that "there are new prob
lens Of government arising out of in
creas sing interstate relations, for the
solution of which Federal action
seems to be a short cut" the Phila-
delphia Evening Bulletin, neverthe-
less, states that 'three-quarters of
these could be better handled by the
joint or coordinate action of state
hood than by Congress or Federal adj
ministration. AS to the method. the
Bulletin adds: 1.-The conference of
governors would do better service if
it were to consider and promote the
utilization of the powers now existing
for cooperative action on the part
Of States, rather than by dallyinS
with the dream of q house of gov
ernors.''
"It is not to be expected" says
the Louisville Courier-JOurn that
a house Of governors would be vest
ed with any legal authority, or would
have any official standing, but clearly
there is an opportunity before such
an organization" That paper would
welcome "a salutary influence in
checking the encroaching forces of
centralizatio The Hartford Cou-
rant adds that indirectly action of
any sort by the governors in oppo-
sit;on to further encroachments on
the rights of the States would be
valuable" The need of effective ex-
preston Of State rights is empha-
sized by the Chattanooga Times, AL
toona Mirror, Great Falls Tribune and
Kalamazoo Gazette.
Uniform legislation is needed in
several UlIGCtIOlS, OCty lIC SIllCoSO
Daily News, land an effective organi-
zation of State executives would be
influential in obtaining it." The Lin
coin Star feels that there is II ques-
ton that the governmental heads of
the various States could WELD a
powerful leverage on national legisla-
ton and policies by exerting united
pressure on Congress and the Federal
administration" The Importance of
IAN Interchange of expert ices" is
recognized by the Grand Rapids Press.
while the Manchester Union suggests
that Gov. Richie may not have hit
upon a panacea, but he has increased
interest in survey of any promising
method of treatment"
An objection to the proposed organi-
zation, however, is raised by the
Bloomington Paragraph with the
statement that there are such Tuner
Gus and rapid changes in the person
mel that never two meetings would be
attended by the same persons. Such
swiftly shifting body could. hardly
have any permanent ideas or policies"
The Boston Transcript objects to Q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
A Wealthy Beggar.

Another example Of the wealthy beg
gar comes to light in a case before the
surrogate of New York County. For
many years a man with long beard,
white in recent times, has frequented
the corner Of Fourteenth street and
Eighth avenue in New York asking
aims. He did a good business. He
locked the part. Charitable people
needed his plea for nickel for cup
Of coffee and usually gave him more.
He had come to this country as a
young man from Ireland to escape the
draft in the Crmean War and found
his opportunity in the New World SELL
ing flowers on Union Square. He soon
discovered that the tips exceeded the
straight profits from the flowers and
turned his appealing personality to &C.
count. He saved the price Of the
flowers and everything was profit.
About twelve years ago a marine en-
gineer named Sloane noticed the old
man and took him home with him for
meal. From that time on he be-
came the nonpaying guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sloane, who regarded him as an
object Of charity. A few months be-
fore he died he told Mrs. Sloane that
he would remember her in his will.
She laughed, thinking 1t a Joke. but
he insisted that she go with him to a
safety deposit box, where he showed
her a score of ba ak books. In March,
1875, he told her he would leave her
fln 900 If she would care for him until
hc died But he failed to make a will,
ar after his death few weeks later
attorneys for ten nephews and nieces
in the old country filed will in which
the old beggar had left almost his en-.
tire fortune to them. The case went
before the surrogate and finally IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

opinion Just filed orders the honoring
Of the $4,000 bequest to Mrs. Sloane.
The estate Is valued at $65.000. which
ought to leave sufficient for the
nephews and nieces overseas, who had
never thought enough of their sup.
posed beggar uncle in America to
render h.Il any aid.
This case should not necessarily dis.
courage the giving of aims. But it
does illustrate the fact that very often
the professional pleader for pennies.
"just enough for cup of coffee" is
more affiuent than the good hearted
donors of small change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
Rampant Missouri
Will Be Restricted

From the Kansas City Journal-Post.
There should be general jubilation
over the announcement of Maj. Cor
don r. Young. district United States
engineer in charge Of navigation de-
velopment on thu Missouri River, that
the VIGOROUSLY unruly river is being
subjected to discipline.
Hitherto the Missouri has been free
as the wind, flowing where it listeth.
Something like a malevolence has been
manifest at times, when it wandered
off from established cities. leaving
them without means of transportation.
At other times it has sprawled itself
all over towns, to their great disaster.
For long periods it has been confined
to it's bed but, as soon as the excuse
Of q rise came, 1t would find itself able
to get up and around, whimsically
spreading desolation which could not
be foreseen or averted.
II, a. MAJ. Young believes. an effec.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
The Presidents Choice.

With characteristic simplicity of eX-
preston President Coolidge states that
1t is his choice not to run for the
Presidency next year. In the briefest
possible manner he announces his per-
sonal preference for retirement from
office at the close of his present term.
This announcement takes the country
OF speculation as to his meaning. The
occasion and the language were both
carefully chosen. The time was the
fourth anniversary Of his accession to
the Presidency upon the death Of Mr..
Harding. The words were typical.
The President says: II do not choose
TO run for President in 1928" Refus-
ing to amplify this declaration, he
leaves it for the country to interpret,
and the country is now busily en-
gagged in that Interpretation.
In all the circumstances these ten
words must be taken to mean pre-
cisely what they say, neither more
nor less. They undoubtedly mean
that Mr.. Coolidge's own choice is to
be allowed to retire on the fourth Of
March, 1929. from an office to which
he succeeded on the death of his pred
ecessor and to which he was subse-
quently elected by the largest ma.
jority ever given to presidential can.
didate. They doubtless mean that Mr..
Coolidge feels that the tradition
against a third term is operative in
the case of a successor President re.
gardless Of the length Of time COW
cred by his succession term. 1t is
noteworthy that he does not discuss
this question. 1t Is not the Presidents
nature to discuss such matters. Yes
terday's declaration was entirely in
character.
Naturally the political effect Of this
announcement is today the subject of
Nationwide analysis. Does it throw
open the field OF Republican nomina.
ton to the half dozen or more men
who have for some time been regard
ed as potential candidates in the event
that the President definitely refuses
to allow his name to be considered?
Naturally booms for them will be i'm.
mediately stimulated. It Is probable
that the President has timed his state,
ment with respect to this very con.
tingency. giving his party an oppor-
tunity to develop a standard bearer
for the campaign of 1928.
There is a possibility that the Presi.
dents statement will not be accepted,
that the sentiment for his retention in
Office grounded upon his able perform
ance during the past four years and
his valuable service will. despite his
expression Of personal choice, grow
into demand that cannot be denied.
II in the back Of his mind this posi-
bility has been entertained the state.
ment Of yesterday is most effectively
timed. If this is political move 1t
is a shrewd one.
But justice to the President demands
that his ten words of announcement
be taken at their face valuation, that
he be given the credit for sincerity of
statement, that he means exactly what
he says, and that he prefers that his
party shall choose another than him.
self to carry on through the campaign
coming term as President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

Photographers who find plates
hurled during wedding may console
themselves by attending a gathering
Of aspiring statesmen, when nothing
will be thrown at them except bou-
uuets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

Celebration for Walter johnson Is a
recognition Of good work. Honor
comes to the man who gives the best
that is in him to any service for
which he qualities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

There is no doubt about Aimee's
ability to bring in the money. Blu.
when 1t comes to a question Of divid-
ing up she needs the services Of a
Cuisines DOCTOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
20 the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
TIED in this paper and also the local news
IF snecial DISPATCHES herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

The person jauntily described in
print as a imam about town" some
times turns out to be merely bark
er" for a night club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
Business.

"Are you engaged to him?" asked
Miss Cayenne.
YES" answered the prudent girl.
But / have requested time to verify
reports on his title and fortune
THAT is not an engagement. That
is an option"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
,Johnsonian Conversation.

OF Johnson's genius she would tell,
In phrase that did not falter.
She spoke of Doctor Samuel.
The man she meant was Walter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
A Matrimonial Confusion.

"How many wives have your"
II don't know" answered King
Soloman. $50 many Of the brides in
sisted on trial marriages that the CEN
sus taker has become hopelessly con-
fused"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

Instead Of a dress suit, statesman
now has his valet lay out a cowboy
costume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
Drawing the Line.

do you favor trial marriages."
II refuse to go on record" answered
Senator Sorghum. I'm willing to dis.
cuss the drink evil, but think there
are still few forms Of private scandal
that ought not to get into politics"
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COWBOYS.

| The cowboy costumes freely Is EN-.
ployed,
Until it brings suspicion Of regret.
The cowboy whose bold feats are so
enjoyed,
Ma,r ,,at he r,oSine a9 a narl0r net
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The Evening Star. with the Sunday morn.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
Dollar Combat.

He grabbed himself million.
His heart was light and gay.
The man who had q billion
Soon swept Ii all away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03
May yet be posing as a parlor pet.

Jud Tunkins says a man who re-
fuses to change his mind, at least
proves a willingness to trust his own
judgment.
I'VE throw our prayers at a joss"
said HI Ho, the sage Of Chinatown,
land hope that craftsmanship, as well
as personal piety. will be considered in
our favor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

"A man dat keeps talkin' bout his
SELF" said Uncle Eben. lis sure to
leave folks thinkin dat he's easy en-.
tsrtaiA1As" e
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THEODORE w. MOVES. .. Editor
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

Jay Pierrepont Moffat Of the State
DEPARTMENTS foreign service career
corps, who was married last week to
the daughter of Joseph c. Grew, re-
ceived a pleasant wedding gift in the
shape Of a new diplomatic assignment.
He goes to Switzerland as first secre-
tary n the American legation ut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

Q.~rNhat is the derivation Of the
word kidnap?-G. A. L.
A. 1t was originally a slang term
taken from the cant of thieves. 1t
is a combination of the word kid"
meaning a child, plus map" a variant
Of nab, meaning to snatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-03

@. Where was the United States
Mint that marked coins &C. Co.
S. G.
A. 1t was at Carson City, New.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-19
EXCAvATING TO BEGIN
ON THIRD u. S. SITE
Department Of Agriculture Build
ing Next in Big Program of
Federal Construction.

The Treasury Department officially
has notified the English Construction
Co. of this city 70 proceed with work
on the excavations for the Depart
ment of Agriculture project.
The company, it was understood
today, will be ready to proceed short
ly and may break ground within a
few days for the Administration
Building, which is to connect the two
marble wings. The company is also
to construct a heating tunnel from
the present plant to the new building.
When ths steam shovel starts on
this excavation project it will be the
third site under actual preparation in
the Governments big building pro-
gram in Washington. Already steam
shovels are working on the site for
Bureau Of Internal Revenue and De-
partment of Commerce Buildings.
Meantime the Board of Architectural
Consultants, which convened at the
Treasury Department last week, has
adjourned it's session, completing
further studies for the entire triangle
layout for development of the area
south of Pennsylvania avenue and
north Of the Mall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-19
KING BEN" IS DEAD, BUT NEWS
IS KEPT SECRET THREE DAYS
Cult Belief That Leader Will
Rise From Dead Con-
ceaIs Death.
Few in House of David Are
Told of End of Seventh
Messenger at 66.

BY the Associated Press.
BENTON HARBOR. Mich. Decem-
ber 19.-Benjamin Purnell-King of
the House of David-is dead Benja-
min died at 1880 o'clock last Friday
morning, and early today, more than
SO hours after death, his body still lay
in the bed where he had died.
Belief that Benjamin will rise--as
Christ arose over 1900 years ago-had
kept colony officials from summoning
an undertaken or making any an
nouncement Of his death.
Doctor ConceaIs News.
Rumors Of Purnelrs demise began
to spread through the city early. this
morning and DR.. G. N. Sewers, colony
was sought for verfication.
AT first he said any announcement
must come from the colony.
Told that Purnell's death already
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PONTOONS RUSHED
TO WRECK SCENE
Three Pass Buzzards Bay.
Six Others Exported Only
40 Miles Away.
Rv tha Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BUZZARDS BAY, Mass, December
19.-The tugs Sycamore and Iwana,
bringing three pontoons from Brook
lyn, N. Y, passed through the Cape
Cod Canal shortly after 10 o'clock
this morning. The tugs and pom
toons are bound for Provincetown to
aid in the rescue work Of the sunken
submarine S4.
PRovINCETOWN, Mass. Decem-
Der 10 @.-Cape Cod Canal employees
reported that two tugs towing six
pontoons passed through the canal
and entered Massachusetts, Bay at 10
am. At that time they were about 40
miles away from the scene of the S-4
disaster and the canal employees said
that the tugs expected to arrive there
late this afternoon.
BOSTON, December 10 R.-The
Navy tug Mohave left the navy yard
here today for Provincetown with a
barge in tow. She carried gear for at
taching to pontoons to be used in at
tempts to raise the S-4.
LAKEHURST, N. j., December 10
tHJ.-In6 ndNdl dAT Stdtioh has wv
spatched helium by train and airplane
to be used in diving operations at the
scene of the submarine disaster on
Provincetown.
Six bottles of helium were rushed
by automobile to New York early to-
day and placed aboard train there
and several hours later DIT bombing
plane, piloted by Lieut.. De Long Mills,
took of with four cylinders of the
precious gas.
The helium, with mixture of nitro
gen, is pumped to divers working un-
der terrific pressure. and prevents
contraction of caisson disease, or the
bends" which is caused by the rapid
changes Of air or water pressure.