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Evening star., 1928-05-31

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@. What we're the last words Of
Socrates?--F. H. G.
A. They are thus recorded: "Crito,
o've a cock to Asclepius. Will you re-
member to pay the debt?"
@. What Is oleo oil?--A. n.
A. 1t is the Oil obtained from animal
fat, especially beef fat, by the removal
Of the tissues and solid fatty acids
It is largely used in the manufacture
OF oleomargarine.
@. What caused the sepoy Rebellion?
&C. F. y.
A. The sepoy Rebellion 1s5D was
due to conspiracy formed In North
India to awaken disloyalty among the
Sepoy regiments In the Ganges Valley
1t was represented to the Sepoys that
the new cartridges we're creased with
tallow from a COW; sacred beast ac-
cording to Hindu thinking, and with
fat from the pig. an animal that was
regarded as unclean by all MosIems
1t was necessary to tear of the paper
cover Of the cartridges with the teeth
and in doing this the soldiers would be
partaking Of what was forbidden. The
Hindu, as a result, would lose his
caste or status In Hindu society, while
the Mohammedan would be guilty Of
serious sin.
@. When American citizens sotourn-
Ing abroad have children born. what
steps should be taken to insure their
American citizenship?-K. 8. r.
A. Children born abroad of Ameri-
can parents should have their births
registered at.tl1e nearest American con-
sulate. II such children attain their
American citizenship at the American
consulate.
@. What does the word aetna mean?
&C. J. s.
A. 1t Is Greek word meaning to
burn.
O. Is there school for ministers
conducted on cooperative lines?-P. B.
A. Students for the ministry at Lane
Seminary, Cincinnati. Ohio, preach and
conduct parishes while they learn. This
Is the first complete application of the
cooperative plan in theological in
stitute.
@. What does the expression ring
the bells backward" mean?-A. 7.
A. This refers TO an old custom Of
striking chimes In reverse order as a
signal Of alarm.
@. When was the first base ball Glib
organtzed?-C. X. NJ.
A. In 1345 Alexander j. Cartwright
proposed that an association be formed.
TO be known. as a base bail club This
took hold at once, and a Committee,
consisting Of Messrs. Cartw. gi1t, Curry.
Dupignac. Tucker and Tneaton, began
at once to get signs.sues Of those who
Evening star., 1928-05-31

One may sympethize with the chill
dren of today in their lack OF adequate
play spaces. We refer, Of course, to
| city children.
| When you and I were young, Bill
not that we are so terribly old, at that
we had plenty Of vacant lots. no matter
which residence section of Washington
our parents lived in.
| In those days feller did not have
far to go to find as fine natural play
ground as any boys could wish. Usu-
! ally big lot was just across the street,
or around the corner.
! Then there was no playground prob
| lem to confront either educators par
| ents or children. Parents were not
worried about where the little ones
| were--they knew they were just across
I the street.
Usually they could hear their voices,
as they played Indians or spies or in
| dulged In any one of the various games
involving hiding and running We may
| be p.rdoned for believing that the
children of two decades ago had more
| imagination than the youngsters OF to-
day.
Somehow or other, as we recall them.
they seemed to use their heads more.
| Today play is mostly matter Of legs,
wheels and balls then there were fewer
playthings. so more intelligence was
necessary to play.
The old-time vacant lots" no doubt
had lot to do with 1t.
Those of us who played in them had
their picture burned into our minds
4 ~ Cy,.tNa
Even today the sight of the few re-
naming lots brings back flood of
memories. Especially does the sight of
the waving jungle OF weeds, sometimes
| topped with light purple flowers. stir
up the almost forgotten pictures.
Playing Indians was the great
sport. This involved the use of cap
pistols. made OF cast-iron, and a pocket
ful Of ammunition" small paper
caps" with compressed powder In the
center.
Bang You're deadr'
Such was the action, such the state
ment. when one small imaginative In
dian met up with another In the wilds
Of the lots
The affirmation that the other had
ceased to live always seemed necessary.
Sometimes the shot Indian failed to
realize that he was no more.
Usually he was stubborn boy who
had TO be shot several times, each time
with an affirmative, before he would
give in to the inevitable.
Crack!
You're deadr
The crack of the pistol left the
enemy cold, not in physical sense,
but strictly mental one He knew
what he should do. but he would not
do it.
b. all the rules of the game, known
and unknown. he should have fallen
easily to the ground Being recalci-
trant enemy. however. he refused TO
play dead"
You got to fall down"
Don't, either!'
Sure you dol shot you. and hol-
Tered You're dead!' You got to fall
down"
o"Well-----'
The enemy wavered.
The man with the gun held his
ground. He knew that great things
were at stake. The game was at stake.
The rules Of warfare we're at stake.
To wilt now would be to lose all
"I1l shoot you over again, and then
you fall down"
Evening star., 1928-05-31
In Honor of Women's War Work

| In the dedication of the new Ameri-
can Red Cross Building today ito the
/ heroic women of the World War" is
brought up TO date the recognition by
this Nation of the services of American
Womanhood in the care of those who
sacrifice themselves for their country.
Tha main structure is dedicated to the
wcnien of the Civil War, and this ad-
diHon to the great headquarters of the
organization recognizes the work that
vas done by the women of America
ten years ago in camp and on the field.
IT vas only in August, 1910, a little
lnss than eighteen years ago. that
Florence Nightingale died at the age
Of ninety. She was the pioneer of
women's work IN war. When she was but
twenty-four years of age the Crimean
War gave her an opportunity to put
into practical use her knowledge Of
nursing. in which she had been trained
She went out to the Crimea, having
organized a band of trained nurses in
a week, and established great hos
pital at Scutari, where she demon
strated her rare gifts of organization
and heroism. In consequence Of her
persistent service her health failed. A
public subscription Of fifty thousand
pounds was raised for her benefit, but
she refused to accept 1t for herself and
devoted 1t to the foundation Of the
Nightingale Home at st. Thomas Hos
pital in London. She became an su-
thority upon war hospitals and was
consulted by the authorities Of all ma
tons. giving valuable advice during the
American Civil War and the Franco
Prussian War. She passed away on
the eve of the greatest of all struggles
between nations. which began just four
years after her death.
The example Of Florence Nightingale
opened a new field for women's activi-
ties. During the Civil War their serv-
ices were utilized on both sides In that
great struggle. and the main Red Cross
Building in this city is a tribute TO
them, just as the addition which today
is formally started is to the far greater
number Of women who during the four
years Of strife in Europe gave Of their
skill and strength and sympathy for
the succor and the comfort of the af-
hicted.
The greatest service of the American
Red Cross, however. is not rendered In
the war time. hut in time Of peace. II
Is an organization OF rescue and re-
lief. Whenever nature takes its toll
OF humanity In disaster it has become
co-ordinating administrative agency
Of uncountabie value. Last year IL
demonstrated once again ifs worth in
the flooded areas Of the Mississippi
Valley, caring for thousands Of people
who had been driven from their homes
by the waters.
The national character Of the Amer
lean Red Gross is marked by the fact
that 100000 was appropriated by Con-
grese toward the erection OF this new
building. the remaining s3s5, 900 being
raised By popular subscription. The
people Of this country regard the
American Red Cross with implicit con-
ndence, and whenever IT asks for funds
suppiy them without stint or delay,
just - they have assured by their sub
scriptions the completion Of this new
equipment for the administration Of
the great work Of relieving the suffer-
tngs Of humanity.
Evening star., 1928-05-31

brought IN there Is Immediately added,
But not In that way
Thus, after seven years, during
which II has shelved or defeated a
reapportionment measures, the House
still continues recreant to its constitu-
tional duty" says the Waterbury Re
publican independent Republican,.
The GAINESVILLE Gazette independent
Republican, discusses the effect of pro-
posed legislation: Under the Fem
bill gains are given II States and losses
to II States. while 20 States viii re-
main unchanged. Opponents Of the bill
are asserting that q larger House Is
needed to give group representation.
But the majority seems to feel that
House Of 435 members Is big enough.
The other difficulty IS met In States
where Congressmen are legislated out
Of ONCE. The total number Of seats
lost is %, and there are % Congress
men earnestly opposing that feature Of
the bin regardless Of the Constitution"
1T win be q sad sight. prophetic of
much future trouble" declares the Day.
ton Daily News independent Demo-
cratie). Ii the States threatened with
loss OF congressional seats should once
more. after the 1880 census. disregard
the plain intention Of the Constitution
and refuse to permit Representatives to
be apportioned 70 the States according
to the plain letter Of the Constitution
and the clear dictates of fairness"
The Rochester Times Union (inde-
pendent) holds that opposition In the
House Of Representatives to proper re-
apportionmcnt comes not only from
members whose districts might be
changed, but also ties in with the desire
own against the faster growing indus
trial regions" The Times Union calls
It "a disgracefui situation
Although Representative Mcleod OF
Michigan has introduced q bill for
redistribution Of votes in the electoral
college on the basis OF the 1870 census.
the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (inde-
pendent Democratic) contends that ''the
Mcleod bill must be considered as
gesture Of protest. calling attention 70
the fact that an ineQuitable apportton-
ment OF House seats also means an In
equitable allotment Of electoral votes.
situation that In q close national elec-
ton might possibly have grave conse-
quences." A similar position as to this
legislation is taken by the Roanoke
Times independent Democraticl.
As TO the method OF reapportionment,
the Hartford Times independent DEM
ocratic) argues that the provisions OF
the Fem bill are sensible. and con-
cludeS; Congress Is already too large
A reapportionment which would not
deprive any State of representation
would make II still more unwieldy."
Evening star., 1928-05-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHnAsDER JOHNSON.

Reminiscence.
It's not the melody alone
That makes the lay 80 sweet.
There IL q memory undertone
That renders IT complete.
The measure frivolous and slight
Whispers Of long ago,
When tiloughtisss hearts we're always
light
'Mong friends We Used 10 know.
Some reminiscence sweet viii i've
In rhythms hailed as new.
And gentle recollections give
The gong Its value true.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
The President at Gettysburg.

In the sixty-five years since Lincoln
at Gettysburg pleaded that this Nation
under God. shall have new birth of
freedom" the horizon has extended be-
yond the white stone markers on Sem
mary Ridge and stretches away tc
Thiaucourt, Romagne and Suresnes. In
the choice Of his Memorial day theme
yesterday President Coolidge in a mar
ner symbolized this broader vision.
Sixty-ave years ago Lincoln was asking
that the Union be preserved. Yester-
day President Coolidge declared that
the best tribute we can pay to our
soldier dead Is TO pledge ourselves TO
bend our every effort to prevent any re-
currence Of war" His allusion was not
confined to the prevention Of war
which might involve the United States
as q co-nbatant His plea was not for
national peace alone, but for world
peace.
For such Is the standing of this Ma
ton IN the world today that 1t must G..
necessity become involved in and af-
fected by the ills that may beset any
quarter Of the world. The President
emphasized this thought In these words:
The worldwide interests Of the Uni:-
e0 States, aside from the dictates Of
humanity, made us view with peculiar
dssfavoE not only any danger OF being
involved II war ourselves. but any dan-
ger Ct war among other nations. Our
investments and trade relations ale
such that IL is almost impossible to
conceive Of any conflict anywhere Oh
earth which would not affect Us In
Jur.ously. The one thing that We wart
above all else for Ourselves and tor
other nations is continuance Of peaca
Whether SC intended or not, any ma
tons engaging n war would thereby
necessarily Be engaged in q course
pretudicial 70 Us.
The traditional policy OF this Nation
has teen against war. and the President
illustrated this fact In his declaration
that Il al is history the United States
has never made any preparations 70 at
tack any other country: that war has
always found IT ain such state Of un-
preparedness as TO demonstrate that It
wss not sought or even expected. While
others have felt that they we're forced
70 prepare for war, our situation nas
been sacn that we have always been
preparing for peace" And 1t Gettys-
burg yesterday the President was able
% pr rs nnser on an example Of such
preparation for peace By citing the me-
e5tsts0ns now ;n progress toward some
rsuiniztersl treaty limiting future reso-.
- var.
He gaFe, and rightly 50. fuli credis
fw having started these negotiations 70
n BRAND of France. And he cited the
STEPS which have been taken by thn
country not cnIy 70 follow up n.
Brands suggestion, bat 20 extend the
application Of It's fundamental prir-
cspses 20 amy other nations Of the
wo.ic" that might care 10 Join us Ia q
common Remuneration Of var.
Tn the United States we are no longer
Isolated. We ere tremendously involved
in the affairs ot the rest Of the world.
TIE trend Of civilization said the
President. "is undoubtedly toward
pesce" Is one Q. the nations placed
ng the grace o. God sn the van 0. q
new civilization, We must blaze rev
paths. That ia always the inescapsDie
responsibility q leadership.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Praise Given The Star
For Marathon Editorial

To the Editor of The star
steel Muscled Runners" an edi-
torial In your issue OF May u.s.. Is a
timely and creditable one,
A 3,300-mile pedal marathon is
without parallel IN the field OF sport.
Printers Ink should be generous for
these heroes OF the highway, They have
faced competitive forces -~~ sunshine.
rain, heat, cold, snow mountains.
smooth and rough roadways- Won
They have faced every eondltion~~-liI-
hampered, persistently, conrageously
ylct0riously
Not every runner could be first at
the goal: yet each faithful has been a
winner and proved that determination
Ia ever a passport TO accomplishment.
ny your editorial you have shown n
highrmlnded disposition. and conferred
on each contestants Of the greatest
tranacontinental f0nt-race y laurel
wreath OF merited praise,
LOUIS v, W0uLFE,
Evening star., 1928-05-31

Effect Of merger Is shown by the
combination OF greatest shows on
earth.'a The street parade has been
eliminated, cost Of tickets advanced and
only one really representative circus as-
sured per Summer.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
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Evening star., 1928-05-31

u course. there are oYeEentnrssassic
citizens who viii noDe fer momentum
in tax reduction that viii carry the
proposition oyer into 2 system of re-
funds.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
An Advanced Idea. .

An Advanced Idea.
IF ever conduct fiiibuster." began
Senator Sorghum.
We'll, wfat1I you do?"
"I1l organize the nausically inclined
Statesmen into an orchestra and chorus,
and. instead Of reading my stun, I'll
sing IT,"
Evening star., 1928-05-31

Advice 70 an aviator b Of little use.
Lindbergh would not have made his his
toEfc fight II he had needed all the ad-
nonitions he received beforehand.
Evening star., 1928-05-31

When tee Se1sse meets again II w4sl
be greeted pos only by the gentlemen
sntegessef n unfinished business. but by
tzScss VINO want " Start S1aefhssag.
Evening star., 1928-05-31

The inducement O. exploitation ir
picturesque print is no longer extended
TO the criminal Crime has become SC
common that 1t is positively vulgar.
Evening star., 1928-05-31
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Evening star., 1928-05-31
Empty Orst0ry
4 man We dlEkiyeT
Ia this neck % woods
VINO talk viii deliver,
But never TINS Goods.

u wish" said Uncle Eben, dat
could raise oStriches instead o. chickens,
Dsy might be mo- trouble, but dey
wouldn Ds 20 sssy fea careless Heigti-
boF 70 steal"
Evening star., 1928-05-31
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Evening star., 1928-05-31
Dangerous Designation

Dangerous Designation.
They said he Was ''favorite son"
We never shall forget
How others whaIed him, one by one,
And called him teachers pet"
J9d Tunkine says he has Quit reading
gigost stories. When he wants 70 keep
himself well scared he reads health
aintg
Evening star., 1928-05-31
Gardening,

Gardening,
There II nothing better than gar
dening 10 improve your physical condi-
ton"
True" answered Uncle Bill Bottle
top. unless you make the mistake did
one year. and concentrate TOO much on
the mint patch"
"Ail men make mistakes" said III H0.
tiae sage Of chiDatown. Even the most
powerful afe thus reminded by the eods
thai they are only human"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-18

judsmsnt-k then you cease 20 think
you're bounded. why. here again.
your delusion In not insane.
Our senses and judgments often
make mistakesl
Only IL wa persist In believing.
altar evidence I'm brought 70 bear
that dlsprovcs what we believe. ara
we In q dangerous way.
Besides. when dealing with In
sanity the deiusions and hailucina-
lions are numerous
They arc also very unusual and
very tar-fetched and altogether cut
or harmony with the individuals
surroundings and past life.
People don't 20 insane 30 easily
anyway The mind In a tough mech
anlsrn after all
But fear or insanity In very com
mon and most people believe that
Authorizations or decisions mean In
sanity and nothing else.
Let I'm know what's what In any
case
Let Tn Danish ignorance with
knowledge.
That's about the best way 70 set
rid Of unwarranted fears.
C1cgnshh laas. EsssDsps Feature Bsrviaa @@
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-18
Be Miffed! Let the Army Settle Il

office, and what those soldiers
did to the telephone operators
and the telephonesl They tore
down the telephone receivers
and smashed the operators over
the head with them-they broke
up all the windows in the tele-
phone office and they carried
out the desks and made q bonfire
Of them-and the General sat
down calmly and drank his tea,
with the peaceful contentment
which comes Of rage well
vented.
! do not speak q single word
Of Chinese, and far be IL from
me to criticize the telephone op-
orator. either here or In China
but oh, haven't you wished
and don't you wish this minute
that you had a detachment Of
soldiers at hand and could-er-
a-oh, well, you know what !
mean perfectly well.
You know you do, even III
you are an operator yourself
and give the busy signal when
you want to finish a little con-
versation concerning the sweet
est man in the world--honestly
now, don't your
1874. NewBpapu Feature Burs1ca. Rnn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-06-18

Here comes my wife new" as an
other Cockroach came running TO
ward them over the sink. Come
here, dearI Susan Spider has just
moved into the kitchen and she tells
me who doesn't know the differences
between us. Now. Susan Spider. take
n good look at my wife and me and
maybe. the next tina you see one OF
rs you won't make any mistake az
TO which n II Ia"
well. I'm the first place." laughed
Mrs. Cockroach merrily. I'm much
smaller than Daddy Cockroach iAy
and lf you'll notice. my wings ara
just wee little short ones. while
Daddy cockroach has great big lonB
ones."
How funny" said Susan Spider
Why In that. anyway"
II suppose because he likes t@
travel nor than I do" unused Mrsy
Cockroach. He can NY any place
he wants 60. i can't"
"Mr. Cockroach has much longea
feeiers than you havs." unused Susan
Spider. Goodness, wish I had
great strong legs like you have. Du
you run very fAIt7"
I'VE certainly do run fast" replied
Mr.. CociToaeh. do you zee the
spines sticking cut backward on my
legs? Those are the weapons ! use
against my enemies. When anyone
attacks me. / just turn my back ON
them. back-up and begin to kick. at
the Mr. time \ throw out IN horrible
cdor. ! can most always send every
enemy away In On hurry"
"An but one," laughed MrB. Cock
roach Run. here sha comes ncw,N
and quick as a wink. Mr.. and Mrs,
Cockroach Scooted for On corner az
the sink, but Susan Spider saw IN
lily s~atter bang down and when she
looked down again. she saw the cook
dumping Mr. and Mrs.. Cockrcach
Into the garbage can.
WELL" began Susan Spider, but
she got no farther. for a rag 1wepk
her web house down and Susan SpAb
der barely escaped with her life.
She hurried out into the yard and
thai was the last time she ever built
her web In anyone'B kitchen. She
swung II between the branches OF a
bush and there she lives with har
family as happy IN can be-.
ee15aGht. isaa. ESwuDaDw Tsafzrs Harvtua. lnMs