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Evening star., 1927-10-04
PHILOSOPHERS
BY
GLENN FRANK

Last year the mind OF the Nation
was shocked by what seemed viru-
lent epidemic Of suicide among the
young.
The other day a big life insurance
company published the results OF a
statistical study Of suicide in the
United States over q period OF Is
years.
This study indicates that the death
rate from suiside at all ages has been
steadily declining in the United States.
and that suicide among the young has
been decreasing most rapidly.
Tho age group from 10 to IL shows
the greatest decrease.
The age group from 20 to 20 shows
the second greatest decrease.
The age group from 80 to SO shows
the third greatest decrease.
The age group from 90 on shows the
least decrease.
A few months ago, while preparing
a magazine article on student suicides.
I waded through a mass of vital statis-
tics and various studies to determine
what research had established to date
respecting suicide. The following
things seem fairly well established:
First, the proportion Of male to fe-
male suicides remained virtually the
same for many years, only one out or
every four suicides being a woman
but lately suicide among women has
been increasing.
Second. the number of suicides In
creases month by month from Janu-
ary to June, the maximum being
reached usually in May or June.
Third, suicides are more frequent In
Summer than in Winter. in fair
t.. ~ f,1
In war. in prosperity than in poverty.
Fourth some professions consist
emily contribute more suicides to the
death list than others, and the rela-
tive frequency of suicide among per-
sons in different professions and en-
nloyments remains roughly the same
year after year.
Fifth, suicide Is commoner among
Protestants than among Roman Cath
olics. but even less among Jews than
among Roman Catholics.
Sixth, suicide is commoner among
the educated than among the illiterate
classes.
Seventh, suicide Is commoner In
cities than in the country.
Eighth, suicide bears definite and
fairly predictable relation to age.
Ninth, the suicide rate has been dis
covered, In SeVerdl stuuieS' to oo '"ieo
as high among unemployed as among
employed men.
Tenth, it Is possible to establish def
mite suicide rates for different coun-
tries. and while the suicide rate Of any
given country may change from year
to year, it's relative proportion to the
suicide rate of other countries will
stay virtually the same year after
year.
Suicide is battling problem. but.
like other problems. it must be first
approached by careful scientific search
for causes; a blind branding of any,
thing we may happen to dislike In
school or church or state as the root
cause OF Suicide waves is irrational
and ineffective.
Evening star., 1927-10-04
Benefits for Navy Expected
From Criticisms of Magruder

Whatever may be thought OF the
question Of discipline involved, the
country generally seems to expect
beneficial results from Rear Admiral
Magruder's published criticisms. in
which he charged the Navy Depart
mcnt with REORGANIZATION and waste
full methods. AS the New Orleans
Morning Tribune puts it, admiral
Magruder may have set bad exam
pie. but he renders a real service"
"On occasions, the critic Is a useful
person." says the Utica Observer Dis
patch. land on other occasions he is
just a fault-hnder who would fail
miserably If given opportunity to put
his criticism into effect. Magruder
has opportunity to show to which of
these classes he belongs" concludes
the Utica paper, referring to Secretary
Wilbur's order to the admiral to sub
nit promptly n fun and detailed plan
for the reorganization of the Navy
Department" The Waterloo Tribune
remarks that "all he has to do Is tell
how it can and should he done. Moth.
ing difficult about that for the ad-
miral, we may be sure"
"He has limitless fund of infOrma-
tion," according to the Toledo Blade,
concerning the organization and ac-
Evening star., 1927-10-04
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

@. How much does the American
public lose in a year from embezzle-
| ment?-D. T. r.
A. Chairman William B. Joyce of
the National Surety Co. estimates
present losses of the American pub
lie from embezzlement at $125, 900 900
q year.
@. When did Jem Mace, the Eng
lish pugilist, figure in prize fighting?
Did he fight in America?-J. w. B.
1881. He died at Liverpool, England,
November 80, 1910. His lighting
career was between 1855-1S71. He
fought decision bout in st. Louis,
Mo-. November 80, 1871. Joe Coburn
was his opponent. May 10, 1870, he
won a 10-round bout with Tom Allen
in Kennerville. La.
@. Who was the first woman who
| made "press agenting" a profession?
w. r. G.
A. Nellie Revell was the frs,
woman press agent in this country.
@. Should lawn be watered only
in early morning and early evening"
l.. D.
A. The Department Of Agriculture
has recently found in experimental
work that it does not matter what
time Of day lawn Is watered. Opin
ions on this subject have heretofore
been divided, some believing that it
Injuries the grass to water it while
the sun is shining.
Q. How can a leather coat be
cleaned?-M. N.
CASTLE soap and water, using q soft
scrubbing brush. Dry Thoroughly and
rub on a little saddle soap, which
will keep the coat in good condition
Linseed oil may be rubbed over the
leather in order to cover up any
scratches whicn appear.
c. Is music printed from type or
IS j: done from engraved plates
n. g.
A. 1nexocnS:vc n m1s:c :, rsua.,y
, or.ntco .fonc. ty.e ~ac b.lte. c..asa
o. nu1ic .s .eovoduceo from p.atoe.
c - i. larrui - Use -opnc. raj.
N ca-n.cg vcgetab.cs:-E. 4. ~
A. .ne use OF copper salts for green.
ing vegetables Is against the law.
@. What will remove the BLUSH film
from mahogany furniture p. ID.
a. The blush haze that Is often
noticed on polished surface Is moth
ing more than the accumulation lef,
by moisture and dust from the atmOs.
phere. This may be washed off with
damp cloth or soft material wruns
out Of tepid water in which n little
pure soap may be used If necessary
or few drops Of olive oil may be
put on the cloth. Wipe off with a
soft dry cloth or clean chamois.
Q. Please explain how to make a
diamond hitch knOt.-V. r. A.
A. Brainard's Knots and Splices'
says: Single Diamond-commence
INLAY the end Of a rope and form
three bights of the strands, holding
them down. Take strand one over
Evening star., 1927-10-04

It is hinted that Mayor Walker OF
New York was sleuthed while having
a joyous jaunt in Europe. Mr.. Walker
is a wise child OF the metropolis, who
may be relied on to avoid picking up
acquaintances In resorts where new
visitor Is greeted with Hello, sucker"
Evening star., 1927-10-04

Discoveries of ancient cities have
science. They have been chiefly i'm.
portant in impressing the fact that
all mummies look pretty much alike.
Evening star., 1927-10-04

A national party convention has
it's undeveloped resources. A financial
genius. like Mr.. Rickard, could easily
show how to clean up few millions
on acreage sales Of ringside seats.
Evening star., 1927-10-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.


Shntc0 ReSpOnBIDuHy.
Somebody Else" Is a very good friend
AS sorrows come Fastening by.
Without hesitation, to him we extend
The blame when events 60 awry.
"Who was the weakiing?" and who
was the knave?"
That shattered the hope which was
fair.
Poor "Somebody Else." ever patient
and brave,
The brunt of the burden must bear.
Evening star., 1927-10-04

It is understood that Mussolini does
not want his name mentioned by any
body excepting himself. Even fame
u capable of being placed on a monop'
oiistic basis.
Evening star., 1927-10-04
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All Other States and Canada.
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The Assoclatcd Press Is ex'i.siIely tiititieu
IN he use for republication OF all news tiis-
matches credited TO il or not othrtwise crcn
tied in this parer and also the local news
nnhEshe,i hcrrin, All rights OF publication
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Evening star., 1927-10-04

There may be professional jealousy
even In patriotism. Mussolini has
never selected an understudy to take
up the work when he passes.
Evening star., 1927-10-04

East Indian princes show wealth
that Is dazzling. Yet 1t conveys little
moro public influence than the display
in a jewelry store window.
Evening star., 1927-10-04

Admirers Of Gov. AL Smith have
established reliable rule: when
in doubt play The Sidewalks Of New
York."
Evening star., 1927-10-04

New Jersey admits no obligation to
solve one homicide mystery before
agita ting public attention with an
other.
Evening star., 1927-10-04

The saddest example Of low pay and
overwork is provided by member of
the grand jury in a murder district.
Evening star., 1927-10-04
End of Fairy Lore.

II will grant you three Wishes" said
the fairy.
"If you can do anything Hike that"
said the business man, lets incor.
porate and hire statesmen"
Evening star., 1927-10-04
Qualification.

I cannot sing the songs Of long ago;
The skill, alas! lack it;
So from the wall take the old banjo
And merely raise a racket.
Evening star., 1927-10-04
Anatomical Observation.

The beauty contest / should see
With rather more contented glee
II when my eyes the winners strike
They did not look so much alike.
Evening star., 1927-10-04

1--WE love dumb animals" said Hi
Ho, the sage Of China, because they
can never talk and betray u.s."
Evening star., 1927-10-04

my old mule" said Unele Eben, "is
diff'unt FUN desc soap'b1x orators.
When dat mule makes kick, some.
body is gwineter take notice"
Evening star., 1927-10-04
UuintereStingne0S,

UnintereStingneSs.
II went to a banquet where there
were no speeches." remarked Senator
Sorghum.
"Was 1t a relief"
''No. Speeches would have lulled
me to sleep. The jazz band kept me
awake"
Evening star., 1927-10-04
Natural History.

Natural History.
Explorers bold a point discuss
Where Nature seemed to slip.
The thirsty hippopotamus
Hath nothing on his hip.
Evening star., 1927-10-04

The Evening Star with the Sunday morn.
ing edition Is delivered by carriers within
the city at 80 cents per month: daily OILY
az cents per month: Sundays only 90 cents
ner month. Orders may he sen. by mall or
teIrphone Main 5000. Collection 10 maue Ky
carrier at end OF zach montn.
Evening star., 1927-05-29

Elnla w utLe CpSei
presided. The ses
sion was opened
with the salute to
the flag. prayer.
and the singing of
America"
The director 70
the General Fed
Grafton of Wom.
ems Clubs, Mrs.
Eugene d. Pitch
er, gave Il report
on the program
of the council
meeting to be held
in Grand Rapids,
Mich, from May
80 to June 4. The
District Fedora
ton will he repre-
Evening star., 1927-05-29
NEWS OF THE CLUBS
CONDUCTED BY MAMIE LANCASTER.

The District of Columbia Federation
of Women's Clubs held it's last meet
ing of the season. Monday, at Hotel
Roosevelt. The president, Mrs. Vir-
Evening star., 1927-05-29

The Capitol Hill History Club met
with Mrs. Collins Wednesday after
noon, with Mrs. Link assisting hostess.
The usual business meeting was
held. A short memorial program was
given in respect to Mrs. Mccoy, who
died May 13. Mrs. Patterson, accom-
panied by Mrs. Wallace, sang, and
Mrs. Stine read tribute to Mrs.
Mccoy. Three guests. Mrs. DAILY, Mrs.
Graham and Mrs. Paul Collins, were
present. This was the last meeting of
the club year.
The Clover Club.-Mrs. w. Cissel
Hanson and Mrs. Ralph Lawrence
were joint hostesses at the formers
home to the members of the club at
a dinner and surprise party for Mrs.
Claude Owen, Thursday evening.
After the surprise party the club
convened for u short business meet
ing. Mrs. Mark Lansburgh was well
coined to the club as new member.
Mrs. George Gillingham and Mrs. Cis-
sci Hanson We're appointed commit
tee to make plans for picnic supper
to be held at the home of Mrs. George
Shinn of Forest Glen. Md.
Mrs. III. Raymond Bresnahan enter
tanned the club with a narrative of
her experiences of recent visit to
Japan.
The next meeting will be held June
? at the home of Mrs. Lee d. Latimer,
3739 Van Ness street.
The Park View WOman's Club held
it's last formal meeting of the year at
the school the evening of May 1S
Following usual opening exercises, the
president, Mrs. Faris, called upon
each officer and chairman for a de-
tailed report of the years activities.
In every branch of club work most
accounting was made. In
Evening star., 1927-05-29

=. r. o. Observation-Disclosures s was
entertained may "a in the home of
Mrs. Henry J. Harris. 1857 Lamont
street, with the following members as
hostesses: Mrs. Milton II. Fohrman,
Mrs. Frank Fuller, Mrs. Thomas
Leane and Mrs. Henry j. Harris. a
1850 luncheon was served and the col
ors of the sisterhood, yellow and
white. predominated in the viands.
At 2 pm. the meeting was called to
order by the president, Mrs. Worthy
+. Sterns. Various committees made
reports. Mrs. Eugene Fl. Pitcher,
chairman of the yearbook program
committee, made a tentative report.
The opening meeting will be Septem-
ber u. The all-inclusiv subject for
the years program is Seeing America
Through the Short Story" and many
touched upon and studied through
this enlightening medium. Miss Jessie
G. Elting, chairman of the committee
on the revision of the bylaws, gave a
report. which will be acted upon at
the next regular meeting. Mrs. VIII
mot Alfred Danielson of Chapter A ID
of the p. T.. 0. Sisterhood of Milton,
Iowa, was guest of the chapter.
Members present were Mrs. j. w.
CfdDtree, MISS Jessie -. Eltlng, MfS.
Milton HI. Fohrman, Mrs. Frank
Fuller, Mrs. Villa B. Hammond. Mrs.
Henry J. Harris. Mrs. r.. l.. Lynch,
Mrs. Leroy A. Palmer. Mrs. Eugene
H. Pitcher, Mrs. George l.. Peckham,
Mrs. J. II. Putnam. Mrs. r. A. Pyles,
Mrs. Otis j. Rogers, Mrs. w. Fl. Snider,
Mrs. Worthy p. Sterns, Mrs. Ray
Palmer Teele. Mrs. G. Fl. Thomas.
Mrs. J. w. Thompson, Mrs. Alfred
Hopkins Williams and Mrs. Robert II.
Young.
ilO-Classics.-The last meeting for
the season was held at the home of
Mrs. Henry j. Harris, 1857 Lamont
street, May 90. This was Philo- o-Classics
day. and began with a luncheon served
at pm. The program for the after
noon opened with music by a quartet
consisting of Mrs. Henry j. Harris,
Master John Harris, Mrs. George l..
Peckham and Mrs. Alfred Hopkins
Williams. In the song, 1T Was
Lover and His Lass" the words are
from "As You Like It," and the COM
position of the music was in Shake
speare's time. The balcony scene from
Romeo and Juliet" was given as the
dramatic part of the program. Char
acters were: Romeo, Mrs. Harris; Ju-
liet. Mrs. Theodore Walter Newburn;
Friar. Mrs. George l.. Peckham. The
singing Of 1T Is the Merry Spring
Evening star., 1927-05-29

SOrOptimist Club.-The Meeting of
Mystery planned for the weekly
luncheon of the club held Wednesday
at the Lafayette turned out to be "a
tribute paid to Helena Reed. presi-
dent. After the singing OF America"
and salute TO the flag. eight hooded
figures entered the room to the
March of the Ghosts" played by
Irene Juno. The ghosts were Mrs.
Ellen Spencer Mussey, founder of the
Washington College of Law. and
seven club members, Margaret Gill
lespie. Marjorie Webster, Caroline
Stephen, Helen Barnhart, Marguerite
Sitgreaves, Peg Conley and Mary
Lewis. Marjorie Webster, first vice
Evening star., 1927-05-29

The Quota Club of Washington met
dence of DR.. P. Pammell, Soldiers
| Home.
A picnic supper. was served, after
which the members indulged in games
and songs. The following new mem
bers were presented to the club: Miss
Mae Bigelow, Miss Ruth Cleves. DIR.
Frances G. Brownell. Mrs. Sallie v.
Pickett, president, presided.
The CuItus Club met Tuesday at the
residence of Mrs. Oscar Wilkinson.
There were two papers read. The first,
on Russia" by Mrs. William X.
Cooper, and the second, Book Re-
views of the Year." by Mrs. William
Corby. After the usual discussion
the meeting adjourned to meet June
Z with Mrs. William Corby.
The Sixteenth Street Heights Club
gave it's annual luncheon Tuesday at
the Cosmos Club. The table was
decorated with pink roses and huge
corsage bouquet was presented to the
retiring president, Mrs. j. Clyde Mar
quis. The president, Mrs. Roy c..
Potts, introduced the toastmistress,
Mrs. Selbie d. Grove, who called upon
the following to respond to toasts:
Mrs. j. Clyde Marquis, Leadership;
Mrs. II. X. Hobart, Friendship: Mrs.
William Tranty, "Courtship," and Mrs.
S. James Dennis, stewardship" Mrs.
Marquis also gave resume Of the
years activities of the club. after
which adjournment was had until
the fourth Tuesday in September.
Women's Alliance of All Souls
1 (,t,vvrcl. will hold ifS closing meeting
for the season Friday at IL am. in
Pierce Hall. Fifteenth and Harvard
streets. Reports of the May meetings
held this week in Boston will be read
by the delegates. Luncheon at pm.
Mrs. Truman Able, hostess.
Florence Crittenton Baby Lovers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-09
Two Young Americans
In First Club Recital

JACQUES JOLAS, a young Ameri'
- can pianist, will make his f1rst APP
pearance in concert in Washington
before the members Of the saturday
Evening Concert Club, November -,
it was announced yesterday. The
pia mist will share the program OF the
opening concert with Margery Max
well, Young American soprano. who
has won increasing success III con-
cert and grand opera since her ap-
pearance here AS Mimi in the WASH
ington National Opera Co.'S produc'
ton of LA Roheme" last season.
This will be the first of series OF
five concerts for members Of the sat
urday Evening Concert Club. and re-
PAGES the concert which was to have
been given by Maurice Dumesnll,
French pianist
The club is under the auspices OF
the Washington National Opera Co..
with headquarters at 1914 g street
mort Invest. and its membership is open
to music lovers generally for nomi-
nal membership fee. The club was or
ganizcd by a group of prominent men
and women to bring artists in concerts
before its members at community
prices.
Mr. .Tolas was born in Union Hill,
y. j.. in 1896, and only last year re-
turned to America after several years
of successes abroad as "A concert artist
He won wide acclaim last season on a
40-Week tour of the United States.
This recital is expected to he one of
the high lights of the Saturday eve
ming Concert Club series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-09
Newly Arrived Choir
Sing in Quaint Costumes

| THE Florentine Polyphonic Choir ar
rived at New York Thursday. The
! ten.week tour planned for the United
States and Canada will be begun after
spending several days in making pho
nograph records. The famous singing
organization of so men and women Is
scheduled to make it's first appeara nee
in America at Carnegie Hall, New
York.
Prior to it's departure from Italy
the choir responded to calls tor fare
well concerts at Florence, Genoa, 20.
logna, Parma. Rome (by special re-
quest from MussolinD and Naples.
where it boarded the steamship Mar
tina Washington for this country. At
Florence it sang to an immense multi
tude in the ancient PalaZzo NeccllIo.
and was presented with Florentine
banner of the fifteenth century by the
mayor on behalf of the municipality.
In costumes as we'll as voice tn"
group will reflect the traditions of
Florence. appearing in raiment of the
style worn at the time of Dante and
Beatrice. At each concert the stage
will be decorated in accord with re-
signs by the celebrated Florentine
artist. Calico Chini. who also con-
ceived the scenery and lighting effects
the American People," each program
will be made of sacred. secular and SO.
called popular" selections from great
masters of choral composition, in.
Guiding I'VE Adore Thee, o Christ"
Palestrina); responsorial alleluia. for
two alternating choirs Palestrina);
choral setting of Dante's paraphrase.
Our Father" from the "Purgatorio''
VerdD: setting of the angelic saluta-
ton. Hail, Mary" for double choir,
with soprano solo and accompa niment
Of organ (Perosi): "Madrigar' Monte
verdi; ION the Banks of the Tiber''
(Palestrinal; THE Swallow" Pizzetti);
Behold, the Waves Murmur' Monte.
verdi; folk songs for soloists and
| choir, with accompaniment of voices
or pianoforte: Tuscany Refrain
FerrardinD; THE Two Drums" (com.
poser unknown): Neapolitan songs
''Emigrants Song" (BongiovannD
Boat Song" composer unknown)
lullaby, "Einna Mamma" U4eoncavallo)
ITO Sorrentino" de Curtis); Capri
tGuido): THE F'irefy" (Brogi); Mari
ner's Song" Boss); Troops on the
March, Neapolitan marching song
(BongiovannD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-09
Regarding Schumann-Heink.

EOR half a century music lovers Of
the world have been packing opera
houses and concert halls TO enjoy the
art Of Ernestine Schumann- Heink and
as the decades have rolled by the pop
ularity of the greatest contralto has
increased in the estimation of critical
public.
Now, after 81 years on the greatest
opera and concert platforms. Nine.
Schumann-Heinkr returns to Washing
been made Is years ago, to sing again
the lovely songs on her farewell tour
in the American concert field.
Nine. Schuma nm Heink makes her
farewell appearance here Monday eve
ming. October 81. at the Washington
Auditorium. under the local manage
ment Of Mr.. r. Arthur Smith.
This tour is destined to be a mile
stone in the history or music in Amer
lea. Nine. Schumann.HeinkW will sing
from coast to coast in IS leading cities
in the United States and Canada. She
will return TO the Metropolitan Opera
Co. in New York to sing again the
great Wagnerian roles on the stage
where she made her first great Amer
lean successes.
Schuma ann Heink made her American
debut January 2, 1899 when she sang
the role OF Ortrud at MetropOli-
tan Opera Co. performance Of "Lohen-
grin" in Chicago. Nine weeks later
! she sang for the first time in the Met
| ropolitap Opera House. scoring a dis
! tinct triumph In the interim she has
become an American institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-10-09

one of the most popular American
singers, Jeanne Gordon, will sing
the title role of Bizet's Carmen" in
the grand opera festival of the Wash
ington National Opera in Polls
Theater during the week beginning
December s. according to recent
announcement.
Miss Gordon will head notable cast
OF stars and the production of Car
men, should he of outstanding ar
tistic merit, as announced by Edouard
Albion, general director Of the com
pany. Her selection to sing the role
of the fiery Spanish cigarette maker
adds another name to the increasing
list of American artists who are to-
sing principal roles in the festival.
Others whose names already have
been announced include Lucia Melius.
coloratura soprano: Mildred Seeba.
Caruso Foundation Scholarship pupil,
who will make her first American
opera appearance since her return
from successes abroad. in the role of
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Rubinstein Club Announces
Beginning of Doth Year

THE Rubinstein Club. chorus Of
women's voices and sponsor of
many significant Washington musical
debuts, begins it's twentieth season
this year. The first concert, to be held
at the Willard Hotel December IL,
will present to Capital music lovers
noted soprano of the National Broad
casting Co., whose name, with those
OF the guest artists for the two other
concerts. March and May /, respec-
lively, will be announced next week.
The first morning and evening re-
hearsals will take place October 1S.
the former at the Willard Hotel at
II am, and the latter at the home
of Mrs. Robert Fl. Dalgleish, 1884 In
graham street. at 8 pm. All members
are expected to be present at one or
the other of these meetings. Prospec-
tive new members are advised to get
in touch with Mrs. Edith NJ. White,
1915 Thirteenth street columbia Sod.
as soon as possible. in order that men,
bership requirements will have been
completed by the date Of the first re-
hearsal.