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Evening star., 1928-10-07
A Tongue. .Wagging Marathon.

The latest marathon" of record is
reported from Germany, where a man
named Ellenberger, under the pseu-
donym of Herr Parlatus," is endeavor-
ing to talk continuously for one hun
dred and thirty hours. At latest
accounts he had continued his enun-
citation for forty-three and one-half
hours and was still going strong. The
rules of this self-appointed test of en-
durance are simple. The contestant
who is the only one in the race, talks
for flfty-seven minutes out of each hour
and then rests or takes nourishment
during the remaining three minutes.
Herr Parlatus" has probably al
ready established a record for continu-
GUS human speech. There are some in
stances in this country. notably in the
United States Senate, of protracted pro-
nunciation, but none approaching the
forty-three and one-half hours of this
German talker. Some of the most per-
Sistent speakers Of the higher American
legislative assembly have gone over
twenty hours at stretch, but they have
Sheld the floor in their filibustering en-
Gerprises in part by dint of having por-
tions of their speeches" read for them by
the clerks, extracts from the classics or
from the Congressional Records, or from
documents, statistical tables and the
like. These spells" of relief have not
counted against the parliamentary
standing of the takers, but they have
put them out Of the category of real
marathoners.
The human tongue is a sensitive
organ and has its limits of endurance
The most voluble person in the worlc
must occasionally pause for rest. TIL,
vocal chords become subject to fatigue
The nervous strain of continuous talk
ing is as great as the strain caused b!
any other incessant action. Nothing i
said in the reports from Berlin as Il
what Herr Parlatus" is saying. Per
haps he is reading, possibly he is merel.
talking at random. AS far as the ties
of endurance is concerned, he Nigh
, be reciting the alphabet or the multi
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plication table. In a trial of physical
endurance any sort of en1nciation suf-
fees. But what a chance there is in
such a race for record for the emission
of something really worth while! II
this man Ellenberger were "a ,philoso-
pher, he could in the course of his self
allotted stretch Of one hundred and
thirty hours of continuous talking give
the world something really worth while.
But, then, If he were philosopher, he
would not undertake such silly per-
formance.
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The Strange Sloufs of Chicago.

Considerations of equal rights for
women have prevailed in many eco
nomic and domestic relations during
recent years, but case that is Just re-
ported from Chicago suggests that the
equality has not been uniformly or
equitably maintained in all cases. In
deed this Chicago affair indicates that
a decided inequality In favor of the
woman has persisted for many years.
Joseph Slouf. 1t appears, has for more
than two decades been turning over
all his wages to his wife every Satur-
day night, and has been receiving a
refund or allowance of three dollars,
with which to pay for his lunches. his
carfare and incidentals. 1t would
seem that Slouf has been patient under
this arrangement until recently, when
he perhaps became aware that the cost
of living has overtaken his personal
stipend, SO, like many another wage
slave" he petitioned for higher pay, not
at the source Of all, but at the domestic
outlet. He asked for a promotion. His
demand could not be regarded as un-
reasonable. All he sought was fifty
cents week more, but Mrs. Slouf OBJ
jected. Then Slouf went on strike. She
sued for a divorce, and when the case
came to court and the circumstances
were explained, the learned judge, with
Solomonian wisdom, ruled that Sloui
was entitled to more money, but that
there was no occasion for divorce
So he effected a reconciliation on the
condition that Slouf's portion of tht
weekly wages should be increased tc
Ave dollars. With that decision, II
would appear, both parties were salts
fed and so the great Slouf strike il
of.
This is an unusual case. Sloul
seems to have been lacking in a sense
Of strategy. He got the pay check OF
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Popular Attention.

Popular Attention.
An Able Statesman's words grew loud
AS he beheld spellbound crowd.
A voice resounded. Speak no more
We're following the base ball score.
Although your arguments are fine
And bring great theories in line,
Pray, for fieeting moment quit;
The batter makes the real hit.
Lofty your purpose, none denies,
Subtle your reasoning, and wise
We must admire-but, after ALL
You're interfering with base ball!"
Evening star., 1928-10-07

A few of the partisan songsters show
a desire to shelye THE Sidewalks of
New York" to be replaced with refer
ence to Democracy's high aspiration
together with comment in verse on a
classical abode supposed to be paved
with good intentions.
Evening star., 1928-10-07

Less expensive postage for air mail
will, in some instances, be no favor to
the man who sees no reason why the
monthly bill should be able to make a
little faster time.
Evening star., 1928-10-07

Even a police force accustomed. more
or less, to attack in this, as in all
large cities, has right to its defense
against exaggerated statements, whether
intentional or inadvertent.
Evening star., 1928-10-07

Even the superior mentalities that
have been practicing on the Einstein
theory have failed to develop an in
tellectual force capable Of solving all
the campaign problems.
Evening star., 1928-10-07

Having made study of the records,
Mabel Willebrandt makes 1t clear that
she does not regard herself as a
phonograph. to be started and stopped
at a moments notice.
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Some One Else Will.

From the Saginaw Daily News
Bert Hassell says he and Parker Cra-
mer. are going to fly next year to Co
penhagen and back. But can 1t be
guaranteed that Prof. Hobbs will be
around TO pick them up?
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A Work Of Discretion.

Have you prepared your next
speechP' inquired the political mana
ger.
YES" answered Senator Sorghum.
And now to proceed to a question Of
even greater importance! Have you
prepared my next audience?"
Evening star., 1928-10-07

The rough jazz orchestra often con-
veys a reminder that whisperers are
absent from places where they might
be most appreciated
Evening star., 1928-10-07

1t required only a campaign like
this one to make October, usually SO
welcome, seem long, hard month.
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Sorrnws Tnrn In Inv

oOTrUWs Turn 70 JOY.
How pleasant may the tasks appear
Which once depressed the passing
year
AS Summer fades, what bliss to know
That one day we shall shovel snowl
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Jud Tunkins says most people are
playing politics all the time, and It's a
good idea to make them come out every
few years and publicly admit the fact.
Evening star., 1928-10-07

Many a man fights foh chance
to have his say" said Uncle Eben, "an'
when he gifts 1t ain got nufin' on his
mind wuf mentionin."
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Distinguished Disturbance.

How often history will proclaim
Some one to peace averse.
Who, when affairs are bad, finds fame
BY making matters worse!
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Faith in Human Natur,

Faith in Human Nature.
What causes your money embarrass-
rnent?"
MY faith in human nature. I SIM
ply can't help believing any cordial
stranger who comes along and gives
me tip on the races"
We worship our ancestors" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, "and
rejoice that they cannot reprove us for
falling to initiate their virtues"
Evening star., 1928-10-07

Rate by MaiI-Payable in Advance.
Nfarula nd and Eirnirnia
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ASH 1 M G TON, D. C.
SUNDAY. October z, 1923
Evening star., 1928-10-07
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star ;,

When the United States Governn !
took over the work of completing &
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BOARD OF TRADE TO MAKE
STUDY OF GOVERNMENT
ORGANIZATION and Tunctioning of
Methods and Agencies Applicable
to District to Be Investigated.

The Board of Trade shortly viii begin
a comprehensive study of the organiza-
ton and functioning of all governmental
departments and agencies having to dc
with the administration. government
and development of Washington. 1t Is
announced by Robert j. Cottrell. execu-
tive secretary of the board.
The study Is to be made by the Of
fees of the board at the suggestion OF
a subcommittee of the new municipal
expenditures committee of the organi-
cation which consists of Claude w
Owen, chairman: George w. Offutt and
George c. Shinn. E. c. Graham is
chairman of the full committee.
The boards offices. it is announced.
will make q study of the functions OF
each department or agency, the work
of the chief of the department, to
whom he is responsible. When this data
is obtained, a chart will be prepared
to show the relation of the various de-
partments and agencies one to another
and those that work independently and
have no coordination with other de-
partments A report also will be made
on the whole set-up and functioning OF
the departments.
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CURB LIST HIGHER
IN SHORT SESSION.
Price Movement Irregular.
Week End Profit aking
Reduces Many Gains.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK. July 1.-THE Curt
Market closed irregularly higher today
Week end profit-taking reduced many
gains but there was sustained buying
of some automotive, mining and in
dustrial speciality shares.
Noranda Mines. which has been gain
ing on reports of valuable ore strike,
encountered profit-taking at the higher
levels and closed more than 4 points
lower at 54$4. Leadership in the min
ing group was assumed by Bunker Hill,
which closed more than II points
higher at l40 Newmont. Consolidated
Copper Mines and Hudson Bay sagged.
Checker Cab, moving to new top
at $751;. led the advance of automotive
shares. Crock-Whesl touched its pre-
vious high. 10, and Pines Winter Front
A. Durant Motor. Triplex Safety Glass
and Wire Wheel made good gains
=. feature of the industrial group was
the 7lo-point rise of Alabama Great
Southern. American Rayon Products.
Warner Bros. Pictures. Niles Cement
Pond. Aero Supply A md Atlas Port
land Cement also were strong.
Radio issues improved on buying,
encouraged by international develop
ments looking to merger of communica-
tons companies. Marconi Wireless B
and Spanish g. General Receipts both
touched new highs. Canadian Mar
conf improved fractionally.
Utilities were rather neglected, al
though American Light & Traction
and Northern States Power A made
small gains. United Light g. Power A
was in demand on reports OF pending
mergers.
Oils were firmer. with Galena Signal
Oil old end new preferred showing
gains of more than point each.
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In trying to win a girls heart a
young man often loses his head.
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Spring choice. 141, to IS; fair to good
IL to IA: common thin, 8 to 10. Hogs
straight, 10 to IL sows, 61s to zig
stays. to 4; live pigs, to 10; shoats
8 to 8.
Closing Grain Quotations.
No. 2 red Winter, domestic, no quo
tations.
No. red Winter. garlicky. domestic,
spot, LA
No. Red Winter, garlicky, domestic,
July delivery. l.43; August delivery,
1.42I2; cargoes on grade, No. red Win
ter. garlicky, l43; No. 3. LAO: No. 4
1877; No. 5, 1874
Corn. No. yellow domestic, LIZA
1923; No. 2 contract. no quotations.
Cob corn. 500 per barrel.
Oats, No. 2 white domestic, 77a78;
No. white. 76a77.
Rye, nearby, LOCALES ...--
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Deserted Wife Gets Estate.

TAYLORVILLE. Ill (Special Mrs
Thomas Hendricks, &c. who believed
her husband died 20 years ago, will re-
ceive a portion of his $4,000 estate
she has been advised. Hendricks left
his wife and four children 81 years
ago The last word was received from
him 90 years ago. Several months ago
he died in Oklahoma City. Okla. After
a long search his deserted wife was
located here and the Oklahoma public
administrator declared her the legal
heir Of Hendricks estate.
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EIFFEL TOWER HELD FIRM.
Engineers, After Examination, De.
clare Structure Solid.

PARIS Cp).-The Eiffei Tower. 1000
feet high, has clean bill of health.
It is solid and it stands squarely on its
feet, says commission of engineers
that has made a periodical examination
of the tallest structure In the world
From time to time some one gets the
idea the steel tower erected in 1889 is
getting old and decrepit or that set
Ting ground may make 1t initiate the
leaning tower of Pisa. The alarmists
are all wrong, the engineers say, and
all that has ever been recommended
has been occasional coats OF paint and
increases in the box office charge for
taking a ride UP the tower,
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B0G0TA BETTER HOMES
MOVEMENT IS BEGUN
Adobe Hut Dwellers in Colon bia
Anticipate More Sanitary
Houses in Consequence.

BOGOTA tPl.-Adobe hut jewellers
on the fringes of Bogota are anticipating
better and more sanitary homes equally
as cheap as those they now occupy.
A workmen'S ward, centrally located,
is the objective of the municipal Cheap
Habitations Commission. which is now
negotiating S50000 loan to finance
the project, the first of its kind In
Bogota
As beginning 500 or 900 small model
houses to cost not more than 81 900 each
would be constructed. The commission
believes the establishment of such a
ward would not only meet the housing
requirements Of the poor. but centralize
the work of the health authorities In
their fight against disease and infant
mortality.
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planning and maintenance will be ex-
amined by special commissions In each
country. and program will be submit
ted to the chamber at its next meeting
in Amsterdam.
The survey resulted from recommen-
dations made to the highway transport
committee of the chamber by Andre
Citroen, French automobile manufac-
turer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

Gorge II was the last English King
g. lead an army into battle. This was
at the battle of DettIngen.
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POWER OUTPUT GAINS.

NEW YORK, July UP).--The power
output of the Associated Gas g. Electric
System showed gains of sc per cent
and 40 per cent for the week and four
weeks ended June 80, compared with
the same periods last year.
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BUYS POWER FIRM.

NEW YORK. July 7 GP).-Midiand
Utilities Co. has bought the Otterbein
Light g. Power Co. Indiana, serving OF
terbein and Montmorenci.
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SURVEY WORLDS ROADS.
Expect to Determine Auto Owners
Part in Development.

PARIS R1.-An international survey
In "a countries to determine what part
automobile owners play in developing
the worlds roadways has been under
Commerce.
Problems of automobile taxation, road
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
NO1RE DAME ID
 MEET NAVY TEAM
Two H,ushty Footbll HsVens to Lock in Combat Tomorrow

Chicago, Oct. 1. NeTwo naughty elevens. Notre Dame and the Navy, already welted or scarred by the last of defeat, will lock in combat on Soldier Field tomorrow before prob ably the greatest multitude that ever gathered to witness football game in America.
 On hundred and twenty thousand persons. eclipsinE by thousands the previous record breaking throng that jammed into the huge stadium on the shore Of Lake Michigan for the Notre Dame University of South ern California spectacle a year ago, are expected to watch the clash. So great has been the demand for tick cts that extra bleachers have heen erected and every inch of available space utilized to accommodate. if necessary. lS0.00O.
 With the colorful spectacle the headline attraction of Chicago's triple gridiron program for the day, 8 program calculated to draw . to- tai of more than 100000 spectators. this city Saturday will be the sport ing metropolis of America. Ten miles south of stagg Field. more than 10000 are expected to see the Big Ten struggle between Iowa and Chicago: thirteen miles north an- other throng of 50,000 probably will jam into Dyche Stadium to witness the Ohio State Northwestern duel. The Notre Dame-Navy game l promises to be wide open match. I With both elevens striving to regain what gridiron prestige they lost in earlier defeats. the Navy to Davis- Elkins and Boston College and Notre Dame to Wisconsin. Both have speedy and elusive backs while their forward walls are not as strong. But in experience Navy Bill" In- grams midshipmen have an edge. as all his men. except Halfback Cas- tree, have had more than a years experience. Both elevens are well fortified with reserve power :.nd both have good kickers, Notre Dame relying on Johnny Niemiec and the Navy on Harold Bauer.
 | The Navy squad, 35 strong was due to arrive late today. Notre Dame will reach here tomorrow morning. A large delegation of mdshipmen will be on hand for the 1 big game. Seats along the 50-yard line have been reserved by many notables of the navy. including Cur- tis D. Wilbur. secretary of the navy; Admiral 8. $. Robinson, superin- tendent of the naval academy and Admiral T. T. Craven, commandant of the ninth, tenth and eleventh naval districts.
 Vice President Charles G. Dawes | and Mayor Jimmie" Walker of New York are expected to be among other national figures to witness the struggle. Bands from the rival schools and military units from the Chicago metropolitan area will pro- vide additional color to the great spectacle.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
MUCH ACTIVITY IN
 H0OVER'S OFFICE
Candidate Prepiline Spescha
 for Early DdivtrJ

Washington, Oct. F N-Hsrbsrt Hoover is driving himself harder this week than he has at any time in the campaign. He has been facCl with the task Of preparing two speeches in even less time than he usually has devoted to the writing of . single one.
 These addrasses are to be dliiver- ed on the next two Mondays and that to be made in the arena at Boston on October l5 had to be In the hands of the printer today to be available to the press by next Sun. day.
 While the republican presidential candidate will have four days next week in which to put the finishing touches on the New York address of October g he must get the rough draft out Of the way before goiaS to Boston. n some of his time next week must be given over to political conferences and direction of the campaign.
 If the nominee finds that he will not have time to treat at Boston on the maintenance of . merchant marine after he has expanded his views on the tarin and foreign trade he probably will touch upon that subject in his New York speech.
 Tho itinerary of tho Boston trip finally has been completed in detail. It calls for an absence from Wash inston of slightly les than 3s hours. This is to be accomplished by two hurried overnight trips and by limit ing public appearances to . small number of cities.
 Going direct from Washington to New Haven, Conn, the Hoover spe. cial train will be transferred 10 an- other railroad for the run to Spring. field. where . brief stop and rear platform appearance will be made. Then the special will proceed east across the greater portion of the state. going to Worcester and then to Newtonviuc, where the party will detrain to visit the suburbs of Bos- ton and drive by motor into the city.
 After the speaking at the arena there will be hurried getaway. the train leaving for Washington at 10 p. m. making the return trip through Providence. Hartford, New Haven and New York. Except for Providence all these points will be
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
Darr0w Bitter in
 Attack on Hoover

Chester. Pa., Oct. 12 (UP)-Clar- ence Darrow, world-famous lawyer and radical. left today after mak- ing one of the bitterest attacks of the presidential campaign on Her. bert Hoover.
 In a speech at a democratic rally last night. Darrow characterized Hoover's speeches as soft and silly" and said that Hoover had been flirting with the sob sisters of the major political parties for the last eight years in ''an effort to gain the presidency"
 If Hoover was unaware of the Teapot Dome scandal he is too dumb to be president" Darrow said at one point in ihs speech.
 Discussing the republican slogan regarding prosperity, Darrow said 1t meant "prosperity for the pros porous and poverty for the poor"
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12

passed late at night and early in the morning. - that there will bs no opportunity for the candidate to make platform appearances.
 Hoover probably will make three talks on the Boston trip. aside from the prepared address he will deliver in that city. He will speak at Spring field. Worcester and on Boston com mon. where he will be welcomed by the mayor.
 His plans for the New York trip the week following call for only one talk aside from that to be made at night 1t Aaiison Square Garden. This will be at the luncheon to be attended by the state and county chairmen and vice chairmen and others who are taking the lead in the work for the republican ticket in that state.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
LESS BATHING URGED

Barmen, Germany. Oct. l2.-(UP) In q proclamation urging stricteH economy in the use of water. the municipality of this Rhenish City has suggested that the citizens eliminate their habitual morning bath. The city of Barmen is suffer- ing from chronic shortage Of water which of late has become more accenuated every day on account of increased production in the Barmen silk industry.
 As a large part of the working population of Barmen depends on the silk industry. it is impossible to cut down its water supply, the city fathers declare.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
SENTENCED TO ACT

Manila. Oct 12.-UP)-Amate theatricals in some parts of the world are considered punishment for they class as punishment for the actors.
 Members of the Bachelors club of the University of the Philippines, who violated school rule in giving a dance without a corresponding literary program. have been sentenc- ed by the faculty to stage a dramatic performance and receive . public reprimand.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12

Then the hostess wondered and Q did the guests when the star" turn- ed in high score for the night. They went to the police headquarters.
 When detectives visited Shiflett's room they found complete outfit for taking score cards identical with Ewell's secret was out and they took him to jail.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
LOOKING FOR GAME

The Hartford Rangers football team is without game for Sunday and would like to hear from any team in or around New Britain. Managers wishing to hook up with the Capitol City team should tele- phone Hartford 3-1294 between 6 and ' ?. m., or any time Sunday morning, and ask for w. Cowles.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
HOLSTERS UP naM

New Ysrk. Oct l3 (UP).xos og. der to bolster his Yankss RsesSsss for the opening game ef ths pgeeos- saonai season in the Yankss staA)om Sunday afternoon. c. c. Pyis ta1ay s expected to agn up '.4nats" Salemi. of Brooklyn. and ". F. Hogue. of Dallas. Texas. Thts pair will be used to add strength to the Yankees when they meet Beanie Friedman's Detroit Wolvarinss. aan- day.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
RE WON TOO OFTEN
And Thea PalBec Found Bridge
 AdflSct's EcOrecardS

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 Atkl1e1ts ScorecAedS
 San Francisco. Oct. le.-UP)- For IS consecutive weeks Ewell Shiflett won first prize at a charity bridge party in Foresters' hall. Then he wandered over to another charity affair looking for more bridge tables to conquer. And Ewell conquered. For eight more weeks he copped first hon0rs.
 It got so you could set Ewell after he doubled and redoubled time after time and still he came out ahead. One night they looked at his scorecard.
 Terrible" everyone said. And 1t was terrible.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-12
BURRITTs TO MEET

A meeting of great importance of the Burritt A. c. will be held to- night at o'clock at the club rooms. All members of the club are urged to attend, especially the members who played on the baseball team.