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Evening star., 1928-05-10
Saws Uncle Samuel Is
Doing Quite Well

To the Editor of The Star,
just between you and me- confiden-
TALLY. Uncle Sam Is doing pretty well
lately. With less than per cent of
the worlds population. our lanSy Uncle,
with the fuzzy stovepipe hat, the star
spangled blue vest and the red-and-
white striped breeches and the paint
brush on his chin. owns and drives SO
per cent OF the worlds autos.
And. take 1t from me, he's some Joy
rider, for he burns ~ per cent OF the
worlds gasoline. He has more than
half of the worlds bank deposits, which
he has increased by more than $1,000
600 900 In the past 10 years, and at the
same time has Increased the wages OF
the workers by $4,000, 900 900 per year,
He carries n per cent OF the worlds
life insurance, or more than 10 times
the per capita average He iingles AL
most half OF the gold OF the world In
his breeches pockets. He has nearly
two~thirds OF the worlds telephones and
about the same proportion OF the radio
sets.
And he Is good To his wife. Aunt
Columbia, for she has recently bought
million vacuum cleaners, nearly as
many electric washers, and perfectly
ridiculous number OF electric refrigera-
tors. She wears silk stockings and
step-ins for every day. and more than
four million OF her school children have
bank accounts In their own names,
Aealn~~p-s-tl don't lisp word -
Uncle Sam was drinking too much,
Dear. good old Uncle. he meant all
right But at the earnest persuasion
nf Aunt Columbia he swore of back IN
1920. You see, she was worried about
the kiddies and all that, She couldn't
give them the school that they ought
To have. and she saw that the boohe
was robbing Uncle sam and the family
of lot OF the life, liberty and happl-
ness guaranteed by the Constitution,
And. besides. his health now II lot
better. He doesn't yet up In the morn
Ing with that dark brown taste IN MS
mouth, with "a crouch as big as barn,
nor with his head humping like aO1
ton trip-hammer, a. n used 10 do on
the morning after the night before
Down Al the shop his eyes are keenef,
his nerve ateAdier, his muacles stronger
and his hrain clearer. and he Ia ON the
Inh Monday after pay days
The fact IA II has plumb reluvenated
Uncle sam, A. II has many another good
man. and Aunt Columbia wears The
smile that won't come OIL
w Ct. CAI,nERW0On,
Evening star., 1928-05-10

rail lines and the erection OF the Union
Station. this method OF construction
/ was adopted because It was the least
expensive, and. furthermore, at that
time the street trafic had not reached
the volume or speed now prevalent, Il
was regarded As a safe system. II has
proved to be decidedly unsafe. II has
cost several lives and may At any hour
cost more Grade crossings have been
succeeded by death traps OF another
character.
These suhways are not only danger
Gus, but are unsightly. They are poorly
illuminated at night. are damp and
usually unclesn. They should be re-
constructed TO give the widest possible
clearance for vehicles. to be- attractive
instead of disfisurins, 10 be sanitary tn
stead OF As at present insanitsry. and
to be safe instead OF being constant
menace to life.
Evening star., 1928-05-10

This seems the shortcut way 70 case
the situation, and such provision was
contained In the bill hrst drafted by the
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission.
However. the Department OF Justice
has since been advocating more COM
plicated method OF perfectine the con-
cemnation law. with the result that the
Mcleod subcommittee OF the House Dis
trict committee. which has been con-
Quoting hearings is confused as to what
new legislation Is really necessary. This
subcommittee is eager to act for relief
Of the situation and to expedite the
Federal building program as much as
possible. So also Is the full committee.
Another complication Ia that the ju-
dietary committee claims that II has
exolusiv. jurisdiction over any measure
calling for appointment OF an additional
| Judge.
It would seem that this question Of
jurisdiction should be first settled by
consultation with the parliamentary su-
thorities and with the House leadership
| to enlist their support.
II seems also that what Is needed
now Is emergency legislation to get
quick action In acquisition Of the
triangle south OF Pennsylvania avenue
for the new buildings. the site for the
Supreme Court Building and such other
- Ia Ia kA Matt
boretum. already provided for. Perfect
ing legislation should not be hurried,
but should be considered deliberately 40
as to provide the best law possible for
future condemnation proceedings
Undoubtedly. here At the Nations
Capital, where there are and will be
more condemnation proceedings than
anywhere else. an up-to-date conden-
nation law should be In force. which
will do full Justice to the property own
er, and still not allow the Government
to be held up" or its development pro.
gram to be delayed or frustrated.
or course. extreme care should be
taken that the individuals property
rights are In no way violated. Nothing
must be done to weaken the confidence
OF the people In the integrity OF their
property rights. or lead them to believe
that the Government can or will ruth
lessly despoil them Of their property,
which was purchased after careful fore
thought, looking to the future develop
ment of the Capital City.
But. in the present case. the desire to
write perfect condemnation law
should not be allowed to prevent the
passage of emergency legislation To- take
care OF the existing situation In which
the Government Is impatient to get the
land, the owners perfectly willing to va
cate and surrender. but with the courts
50 jammed that the condemnation trials
cannot be held.
Evening star., 1928-05-10
The viaduct Death Traps.

Al . meeting ~ the Michigan Park
Cisizens' Association just held Fesolu-
ton wss adopted urging the District
Commissioners 70 move for the WIDEN
fng Of the driveway under the railroad
vssAslc. which crosses Rhode Island
avenue by reducing the Sidewalk spaces
end thus enlsTgipg the clearance for
vehicles between the curbs and the
sssej uprighEs supporting the bridge.
Tnsg yisdsct has beeD the scene Of sey.
sYal accidents, Son1s OF them fatal. and
ss regzTdsd as en- element Of danger IN
ons ~ the most used tboroughfsTes of
tas suburban area The trsfle on this
ssenus Is nov heavy and is Increasing
Yaps1jy. This obstruction sl1o,iId bt re-
moved. MOI merely made less Derjl0us.
InsHjeajatsly following . recent ia
tsiity A. tnst paint The stsr suggested
tFak fhis obstruction 70 usssi nt cor.
ge1tAe by removing me supporting steel
piiIaYs slDo9etilfr end Carrying The
1Fi<ea over The street by means of .
single span, either sretsd or strongly
gs1sre6. There viii he no safety there
or at other points in the city where
similar conditions prevail ~ long ~ tht
street way Is DLocken by heavy stAsl
psstA. These places are bottle necks, si
whieb uaAhe iE necessarily e0neesiho
The Interpolation OF pillars makes them
dangerous % every ysbielt that tray
efsAs them, by dey o. night.
Wren ti1s program of krsds-efossini
eiiuinatlon @ss csFrtss into effect u
cen junction with he eoneenuatiop 81
Evening star., 1928-05-10
Aviation's bad BOY.

Bert Acosta, internationally famous
nyer and 4 member OF Comdr Byrds
crew on the transatlantic flight, Is In
fair way to become one OF aviation q
bad boys. Last Summer Acosta paid
visit TO his home town OF Naugatuck,
Conn. and INDUCED in 80 many low
flying aerial acrobatics that he was
arrested for violating the flying regu-
lations, He explained TO the judge that
his jubiiation at being home again was
the cause OF his antics. but the court
was adamant and sentenced him 10
five days In jail. After serving three
days OF this time he was released on
a hundred bond appeal, He was
due 70 appear In court on Monday. but
evidently forgot all about 1t and the
judge has ordered the issuance OF a
warrant for his arrest
Now comes word from Chicago which
explains Acosts's lack OF memory re-
garding the Connecticut incident John
Casey, superintendent OF the Chicago
municipal airport, has announced that
Acosta has been suspended for ten days
from the use OF the field because by
looping the loop and executing series
Of sharp banks close 10 the ground ne
had mensced the safety OF other flyers
using the field. The superintendent on
observing the transatlantic flyers low
stuntine exhibition Summarily signaled
him down and without further ado sus.
pended him.
Much sympathy for Acosta was en-
pressed at the time ne vas arrested In
Connecticut. and the jail sentence for
an of1ense OF that nature vas univer-
sally deplored. From these later de-
yeIopmenta. however II would appear
| that the punishment was not severe
enough 10 convince the flyer that n1u-
inequalities do not intend TO have their
safety regulation laughed on by any
one. famous or not
n seems shame that a person oi
/ Acostss prominence should not SET .
better example 10 younger and more
! obscure syistors. Acosta has been n.y.
7 ing for years and r. undoubtedly ons
I Of the most skilifui pilots In the coun
/ Try This fact. however. should incline
him 10 caution rather than smart.
! slfekisKn In the air. A. matters have
turned oiit, no one has been hurt In
any of his low-nyine exhibitions hui
! this cannot be cited ss an extenuatins
circumstance. He haE deliberately yio.
lated regulations designed To protect
the public, and such offenses cannot be
e0ndoned. Acosta should take stock
| Of himself ann his standing With IN,
public and turn oyer . new leaf
Evening star., 1928-05-10

The biggest necessary nuisance In
gardening Is spraying.
In such uncertain seasons as the
present, when one never knows whether
| II will be fair or foul. whether ne will
bake In Summer sunshine or freeze ir
Autumnlike cold rains. spraying takes
on added Importance.
The control of insect pests and vari-
ous fingous diseases Ia highly necessary
at this time Of year. especially under
such chanGeahle conditions. since the
future growth OF the garden depends
| upon It.
! Now Ia the time for every good gar
tlener to come to the aid OF his garden.
These varying days. first hot, then
cold, now dry. now wet. bring into be-
| Inc every brand Of insect. every variety
of disease. including the black spot oI
roses and various sorts OF f,lnGou'
growths. such as mildew.
| Later In the year, when the plants
have made more growth, they will bt
more able 10 take care of themselves
but now. when bud and leaf are grow
| Ing rapidly, there Is n peculiar necessity
! for frequent and adequate spraying.
R0sebushes, perhaps more than any
other shrub. need this measure just Al
this time In the Spring, Not only Ia the
first magnificent 1ush Of blossoms In
immediate prospect, but the later crops
OF flowers largely depend upon the aid
given the bushes at this time.
Yet with all this recognition OF the
necessity for spraying one must ADMIT
that the carrying into effect OF such a
righteous garden program is one long
and lingering nuisance.
a.
transplantinq, in fertili2ing, even In
| mulching the soil, but where II the
gardener who gets any real kick out OF
spraying
II Ia simply something which ought
! 10 be done, which must be done. II the
gardener IL to get the most out OF MS
garden. II he does not do 1t. he Il
following In the footsteps OF those fool
ish householders who calmly allow their
home and grounds TO go to seed"
Every one recognizes the necessity
but the actual spraying IA another mat.
ter. Here one gets down to facts. and
facts not always are a. interesting as
theories. especially when they involve
hard work.
Let us admit at the outset that the
compressed-air sprayers take much oil
the muscular effort out Of the Job. and
10 t1aL extent nbip. icb ttiS AhSt %
that not in 10 amateur gardeners
owns one.
Perhaps the man OF the house thinks
that he would look ridiculous In small
back yard totins around three or four
gallons OF spray on his back. Maybe
the afYAir Is too heavy to be slune over
the supposedly delicate shoulders OF the
woman gardener. And II must be re-
menibered that out OF 10 home gar
deners are women.
After all. what would our homes and
grounds look like II 1t were not for the
womenfolk?
Houses would degenerate into novels,
yards into brambles. interiors into dens.
IL the women were not around to take
care OF them.
Men A. class are mentally and
physically lazy when 1t comes to these
things. They may have the desire to
see everything spick and span. but they
lack the patience and persistence TO
make 1t so.
II takes woman's training TO be
able to stick To washing Job un-
I'll 1t Ia finished The woman who can't
Evening star., 1928-05-10
Britain's Difficulty in Egypt
Likened to u. S. Canal Problem

foreign nationals. But. unlike the
United States. which seeks 20 cut short
Intervention In Central America ss
soon as its forces can BE- Withdrawn
Great Britain seems to see no tnamedi-
ate end to the guardianship OF the
military forces"
The Egyptian government satisfied
It's own face by postponing considers
ton OF the public assemblies bill until
November. at which time II viii con-
veniently forget 1t. and visitors 20 the
land of the Nile viii breathe more
freely" says the Reno Evening Gazette
The Hartford Times is sure that 'ff
Nahas PaSha and his party persist In
conduct OF turbulence he risks
exile. and the political liberties Of his
people must BE- sacrificed upon the
altar Of an iniudicious II ardent and
natural pride"
The Duluth Herald believes tbs,
Great Britain has been experimenting
tentatively With freer home rule" oul
concludes that lit isn't working so vel
that IL avertS such disputes IS the pres
ent one" The Chicago Daily News 1
convinced that the status os Exyr'
remains uncertain; that "feeling J
hitter and II no treaty is effected
further complications are probable =
the near future"
TO bridge the gap between tn
Egyptian demand for complete. un
trammeled sovereignty and the Sritisi
mSiStence on special rights calls tc
craftsmanship of an almost maSicf
order" In the Judgment OF the Buffal
Evening News, while the Wichita Bea
con emphasizes the point that IL Eng
land permits absolute freedom of speecl
In Egypt. as in India, II may result h
revolution, IL she does not permit Il
she Is engaging IN medieval autccrscA
II IL problem we do not envy her.
concludes the Kansas paper
The St Paul Pioneer Press comments
"A short time back the British nreS
was calling America an imperialiSti
rogue on account Of Latin America, hu
Egypt. that's different" As viewes
by the ithaca JcurnAl-NewS, Great
Britain stands frankly on a nlea .
her own paramount stake IN the lans
which fiankS the sues canSl and block
the continental door To British EaSa
and South Africa" The Waterloo Trih-
une asserts that Britain 'iS merely
moving to protect her own interests. nus
as We would protect ours IN centrs
America or In HAWAII or the Philip
pines"
Evening star., 1928-05-10
Expedite Condemnati tion.

ThA 60ysrnmsnts public building
program Is bsine seriously delayed, even
Though adequate funds are already APP
proDriated for construction work, by
condemnation proceedings, The Dfin.
ciDsi cause Of delay Ia because the Dis
trict courts srt eongested and IL is al
mott impossible " get . condemnation
case tried,
In hearings that have besn hsid u
has been shown that The District Com
n1issionsrs and the corporation counsel
recommend the appointment of an al
ditioSsl nidss whose primary duty VII
be ~ ii. in condemnation esses snn
ttslA became an expert On such unsttss
Evening star., 1928-05-10
UNITED STATES
In WORLD WAR
Pea Years Ase rede

Eighty.Wven casualties on tcdayS
list Three missing efAeerS new aefs4
nitely known To be prisoners
London a decorated With American
nagS In honor ot American trCrpS whn
viii pass IN review today NefNre king
George, Toll OF u-hoAtS tor ths
month Of April h announced A. 40 ner
cent less than for April 4 year agSN dNs
10 more esdeetive counter effNFtS ~ allias
An American wArShip aralytns
~ an Atlantic port reports sinking az
UseoAt With shot that cur Il In lNe
ana lifted II cut OF the water, TING
other submarines submerged and set
away, British sink ehSaoAete
cruiser Nindietive IN channel at OSlend.
elesins that base to the larger tygeS oi
German war vessels. German
artillery Is particularly active tcdav In
the NtNy RidEe and Roheca sectors ei
the hfltiSh front and south OF nske-
busch, Berlin reports the renllse ei
allied attacks on NemmeL Luce ana
Avre fronts,
Evening star., 1928-05-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHnANpgR JOHNSON.

Mig Ben.
Big Ben Franklin ~ he was mighty
man!
He summoned electricity to help the
general plan.
Big Ben Franklin. 30 merry and so bold
Was not prepared
To keep us scared
A. new events unfoldi
Big Ben Franklini He had the human
thrill
And taught the small economy that
helps to pay the bill.
Big Ben Franklin-~his thought will
still resound
In tones immense
or common sense,
While this old world goes round!
Evening star., 1928-05-10

from Chang Tsn~lln, commander OF
North China forces, ordering all hess
tilitlea against the Nationallsts to cease
IN order 10 save the country from de.
slructlon lie asorlhes the National
istic movement 10 the Communists
whether this order tn cease hrlna
will lead To peace h questioned hs en-
nerieneed observers, M response ha
vel come frnm the Nattnnalists
teapsalahs lesa hs Paal V rathnsl
Evening star., 1928-05-10

Control ~ railway facilities Is re-
ssrded rs vital in China Mere details
IA n mergers ere regarded A. negligible
foYnasllties,
Evening star., 1928-05-10

The market tipeter always finishes
with the warning. Don't gamblel
thereby asserting sasacity In forecast
while evadins moral responsibility.
Evening star., 1928-05-10
Forecast.

Forecast.
The robin hops across the lawn,
The catbird sings with giee,
And yet the cold wave has not gone
That bIaats the blossominR tree.
Although the fruit crop may 90 wrong
And leave the branch 10 gloom,
I'll stiIl be thankful for the song
And grateful for the bloom
Evening star., 1928-05-10

Fashions follow the heroes OF the air
as styles In women's hats frankly ad-
init. Huenefeld may yet succeed in
popularizins the monocle.
Evening star., 1928-05-10

Flood control cannot be disregarded
as public question. Every time dam
breaks II coniea 70 the front.
Evening star., 1928-05-10

The Chinese have long been fighting
among themselves. Japan, apparently.
has decided 70 step In and make IL .
real var.
Evening star., 1928-05-10

A "favorite son" Is In danger OF find-
ing himself In the position that profess
sional players refer TO rs that OF the
local amateurs"
Evening star., 1928-05-10

A convention keynote Is irnpressively
sounded. The matter Of harmony or
discord remains to be regulated.
Evening star., 1928-05-10
Nember NJ the Associated Press.

The Associated Prrsa - exclusively entitled
tn the Use for republication OF all news dik
patches credited 10 II or not otherwise cred
ited in this paper ard Also the local news
Nubiished herein All rights or pnhlcstiun
az anec,al dispatches neretn are also reserved
Evening star., 1928-05-10

The late Joseph Pulitzer could not
establish q prize that would render
frank endeavoF free from once poll
itics"
Evening star., 1928-05-10
The Worst Nuisance.

From, ibs LANSING sisis JeurnAi
Successful flyers have learned how
~ keep lee on their Wings. hut mi
hog N keep e3nfstn from eettine d0gn
siisB selisfa.
Evening star., 1928-05-10
Dart Hoss.

DaTk H0ss.
That old Dark Host
Is In the stall.
An0ther's lose
May. after ALL
Bring him across
Before next Fall
Thai old Dark Hoas
r. In the stalls
"A good nnsnoier." oaid Uncle f1ben,
Is man who can satisfy de head
waiter Wit o tip on de hoeses instead
Of . ZIP In ready cash"
Evening star., 1928-05-10

Jud Tunkins says > man ought 10
ssy what he tbinks--provihed ne knows
how.
Evening star., 1928-05-10

II Prince Carol we're Lo adopt q pop
nlsr song, IL would possibly bs Where
DO We % Prom Here2"
Evening star., 1928-05-10
A stand on Principle.

Are you q wet or dry?"
Il believe In enforcing the law" said
Senator Sorghum, regardless Of my
personal opinion
Evening star., 1928-05-10
Chemical Appeal.

Chemical Appeal.
Your soil IL sour," said the agrieul-
tursl expert 1T needs lime"
80 Ia my disposition. answered
Farmer Corntossel. Gimme q presorip-
tiOn for some kind o. calcium"
III Is tht privilege OF the petty poll
tician," said HI Ho, the sage OF China
town, TO start . hst feht and pretend
H. Ia q war
Evening star., 1928-05-10

ulttd nnt only In Iapsn'a signature
10 lhs nspt agreement, but also 10 her
Evening star., 1928-05-10
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-02

pal Slade. This will be his reward
for excellence in athletic activities at
the school since his enrolment and
for his high moral, scholastic and
social standing.
When either Fred Saunders or
Arnold Reckert is called upon the
stage. he will be the tenth athlete
to receive the honor since the Gus
tom was started in 1920 in memory
OF William F. Burns. considered the
greatest athlete in the history of The
school.
The first few who won the honor
remembered the deeds OF Burns and
many of them played on tho same
team with him. OF late years how
ever, the boys have not seen him.
but they have heard Of his great
deeds
In 1921 John Runncy was given
the award. He is now in California.
Leonard Appel, now a practicing
attorney, was given the honor in
10 bdSil 4hdboi'tS, " llc 10 Nv"
associated with Louie s. Jones in
the real estate business. won the
honor in 1923. In 1924 Harold Bea-
gle was given the honor. He is
now at Alabsma Southern tniNer-
sity. Ernest Neipp was awarded the
emblem in 1925. He. also. is an
athlete at Alabama Southern Uni
versity. In 1926 Henry Bray was
awarded the trophy and in 1927
Frank McGrath won the honor. Nc.
Grath is now a student at Yale Uni
versity school Of music. In Febru-
airy, the plan Of having it every
half year was inaugurated. Fred
Zehrer was given the award. He
will enroll at Franklin Marshall
University next September.
This annual award is the highest
honor an athlete can win at high
school. II is the goal at which prac-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-02
BIKE SEASON TO
START THURSDAY
Six Of Outstanding Figures in
Motor World to Race

Hartford. June Six OF Ne out
standing figures OF the motor-paced
world will compete in the cham
pionship event at the Hartford
Nelodrome track next Thursday
light.
The local bike season gets under
way Thursday night and this motor
paced race. one OF the summer
championship series, will be the
headline event of opening night.
Manager Frank j. Caldwell. who
spent the winter In Florida and Is
now hard at work lining up the
programs for the meetings at the
big saucer over east. announces that
these stars will be behind the throb-
bling motors in the opening meet
here:
Franco Georgetti, italian star and
the new American champion.
Victor Hopkins. the Iowa plow-
boy. and former American title
holder.
Rene Boegman, champion Of BEL
GUM.
Frank Keenan, Of Revere. Mass.
and one Of tho best OF the home
| brcds
sammy Gattman. known
/ Jewish star.
Vincent Madonna, former cham
| pion Of Italy and familiar figure
| on American tracks.