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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

gence. It is perfectly possible that
what is o great book for one VIII not
prove so for another, since mind must
sample mind in the reading, ana ali
minds do not agree.
4 4
This brings US down squarely to our
correspondents letter, which perhaps
mirrors the thoughts Of many readers
In a day and age when there are TOO
many books published.
Should one persevere in reading II
for any reason he doesn't care for the
book he Is reading? Would it be better
to put it down unfinished?
Formerly we held the belief that the
latter would be the better course, but
in recent months we have come to the
conclusion that forced reading is the
best for all except fiction.
If q novel does not interest, after
one gets well into 1t, the average reader
will do well to put 1t down. Since in
terest is its big drawing card, If it does
not exert interest, in a given case, 1t
has failed, in so far as that reader is
concerned.
If the work is one of instruction. ex-
position Of some idea or ideas, this
same general reader would do well TO
stick to it to the bitter end, especially
If he is over 80 years Of age.
COIEESUOUQGIlt
would appear that he has arrived al
the age of stoppage of spontaneous
mental growth rather early. There
comes a time In the life of every one
when he begins to find his mental
fibers stiffening. If he does not force
them to timber up, he shortly will give
up reading all but the headlines.
- &A
Piecemeal reading often is respon-
sible for this lamentable let-up in the
vigor of ones reading habits.
Reading In snatches sometimes has
something to commend 1t, especially If
1t Is the only way one can read, but
in most cases it has a wear and tear
upon the brain cells which not always
is recognized.
The yanking Of the attention back
and forward from the printed page,
under the impression that one is read
ing-and enjoying its the best way
we know Of killing ones enthusiasm for
good books.
The book must remain the standard
of reading habits. Continued interest
book has a great deal to do with the
goodness" thereof. Shorter efforts
may be masterpieces, in their way, but
they seldom yield the satisfaction of
the long masterpiece.
The only way to read Is to read con-
tinuously, II possible, or as nearly con-
tinuously as feasible. Sometimes this
is a forced procedure which neverthe-
less pays high dividends.
We would advise our correspondent
that If book does not interest, it may
be advisable to give it up, but that If
the lack of enthusiasm can be traced
30 a certain weakness of the reading
disposition, the thing to do Is to plunge
in and never stop until the work is
finished.
Let this be a sort of punishment to
the recalcitrant brain, which is giving
way, to some extent at least, to that
inertia which seems to come with the
advancing years.
Often the mind shows its gratitude
for this punishment by increasing in
vigor and actually becoming as alert
and bright as it was in the old days
when one never could get too much of
reading. If booklover once, then a
booklover always! Let that be the
motto OF all bookmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

Reichstag will have ratified German
adherence to the plan, jingo-junker OPP
position to the contrary notwithstand.
ing.
Speaking at the Foreign Service
School Of Georgetown University in
Washington recently, DR.. Andre sieg-
fried, distinguished economist, publicist
and author, described q Franco German
entente, especially In the realm of big
business" as the very keystone in the
arch Of European reconciliation and re-
construction. There is every indication
that in DR.. Curtius, the Reich's portion
Of that work Of international masonry
will be in capable and sympathetic
hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

It is brought from Porto Rico and
probably Is the rareSt fruit on the New
York market.
@. Is Science Service . magazine2
w. r. McC.
A. Science Service Is not q magazine,
but an organization which publishes
the magazine known as the Science
News Letter.
@. What style of architecture IS the
new British embassy in washington?
ID. NJ.
A. The British embassy informs US
that the style OF architecture exempli-
fed in the new British embassy Is
called William and Mary.
@. What is crucible steel2-H v. H.
A. Crucible steel is superior but ex-
pensive kind of cast steel made either
by melting blister steel in crucibles or
b. fusing together wrought iron, carbon
and f1uX In crucibles. That made by
the former method is the standard for
| fine tools.
@. How many stories are there in
Chicago's new opera house?-T. N. S.
A. Chicago's Civic Opera building u
As stories high. The building cost ap-
proximately $20,000,000 and it is said
that the stage would comfortably ac-
commodate @ History building.
O. In what city is there q monument
! to Lieut.. John F1tch?--B. S. N.
A. In the public square at BardStown,
| KY, Is monument to Lieut.. John Fitch
as the inventor of the steamboat. BY q
unanimous vote the United States Sem
ate and House approved on February
IL, 1925. an appropriation Of 1000 for
suitable monument to Lieut.. Fitch.
This memorial was unveiled with i'm
pressive ceremonies on May IS, 1927.
@. How long have fingerprints been
used as means Of identif1cation7-
! o. v.
A. There is record of the use Of I'm.
gerprints by the Chinese as early 40
200 BIC. They employed an impression
of the thumb as signature for bust.
ness and legal transactions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Hoover FreedOm-Of-Seas Stand
Regarded as Limiting Doctrine

possibility Of war other than war be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain. Britain cannot ignore the DOS
Sibiltty Of being involved in war in the
North Atlantic and the Mediterranean
arising out Of discords of Europe and
the Near East. America cannot ignore
the possibility Of being involved In war
In the Pacific arising out of the dis
cords OF Asia. The central fact Is that
liable to precipitate an Anglo-American
conflict over belligerent and neutral
rights at sea, however friendly the two
nations may otherwise be. The main
reason why either nation thinks of
building navy against the other Is not
that 1t fears attack, but In order that
it may be able to protect its ocean
borne commerce in the event of one Of
the two nations being at war with third
parties when the other is at peace"
~ ~
One of the most ticklish questions
that viii have to be thrashed out, now
that Mr.. Hoover has Offered" the food
ship issue "for the consideration of the
world" is how belligerent Is going to
be guaranteed that sea-borne food will
be eaten only by non-combatantS. The
moment q crumb of bread or q grain of
sugar squeezes through civilian lines
and reaches q soldier, It becomes as
much of "munition Of war" as shot
and shell.
Throughout his administration Of
Belgian food relief Mr.. Hoover was &C.
cused-mainly by professional anti
Americans in England-of feeding the
Germans" Despite the solemn pledges
which the Hoover organization obtained
from the German occupational authori-
ties in Belgium, Europe constantly
heard stories of how food was dribbling
through the Hoover relief lines into
Germany and into the lines of the Ger
man armies all over Europe.
Napoleon once said that "an army
fights on its belly" It needs food Just
as much as it needs powder and guns.
Among the things which the President
manifestly asks the world to consider,
in the free food-snip question, Is Just
how food meant for civilians in q coun-
try at war is going to find its way into
such stomachS, and such only.
(Copyright, 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
United States May Yet
Back Alien Proposal
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
The refusal Of the United States to
join with 40 nations of the world in
an agreement looking to the equitable
treatment of foreigners in all lands will
no doubt be another cause of wonder
at the continuous abstention of Amer
lea from international collaboration.
The latest move is Of particular benefit
to the United States, with its businesses
stretching out into other countries and
many thousands Of nationals residing
abroad; with its annual tide of tourists
sweeping other lands and American in
vestments everywhere. The aim Of the
40 nations, working under the auspices
OF the League Of Nations, is to protect
the rights of our nationals as well as
theirs, to prevent double taxation, I'M
fair treatment Of absentee landlords.
and to safeguard the alien In his life
and property.
Just now there is pending In France
measure that threatens American
business In that country. The new tax
law is in effect double taxation on all
foreigners, and it is estimated that It
will add 100000 and perhaps more
to the tax bills Of Americans alone. It
has been declared the most serious OBJ
Stacle In the way Of American enter
prise in France.
But America holds aloof from the 40
nations for excellent reasons. Our Gov
eminent cannot say what treatment
shall be accorded aliens In this coun-
try. This is a matter for the individual
states. The gentleman's agreement
with Japan ran afoul of this some years
ago, when the Secretary of State re-
quested the State of California not to
pass anti-Japanese legislation affecting
the ownership Of land and the attend
ance on public schools. California. it
will be recalled, refused to listen TO
Washington, and Japanese were denied
equal treatment with citizens in that
State.
But the international proposal is de-
serving Of the moral support of the Ma
ton, and with the reservations Inn
posed by constitutional restrictions It
may yet be indorsed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Quest Of Happiness.
He made . fortune in fine shape
And still his gaze is set
Upon the shifting ticker tape.
He isn't happy yeti
In politics he made q play
With purpose firmly set.
He got elected; but they say
He isn't happy yet.
The night club jazziness he tried.
Where gayety Is met.
His is the fate Of mortal pride
He isn't happy yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

It has been asserted that Mayor
Jimmy Walker won the recent New
York election in q vaudeville atmos-
phere." ANY. performer must admire
the number Of times Mayor Jimmy has
successfully played the old Tammany
circuit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

In some circles of Europe the Hoover
suggestion of immunity for food ships is
received with questioning interest. The
militaristic spirit is not so much a
matter of natural fierceness as it is an
ancient habit of thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

A robot" airplane pilot is called
"MacaViator." 1t shortens the term
mechanical aviator" and gives the i'm
preston that it is a canny member of
society perhaps entitled even to wear
the kilties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Hoover's Turkey.

From the Albany Evening News.
However, there VIII be several thou
sand farmers in the country who will
be so kind to the President as to resist
the impulse to send him q Thanks
giving turkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

The worlds largest submarine will be
launched by France. The existence of
30 formidable a sea weapon should be
another stimulating influence in argu-
ments favoring peaceable understanding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
An-American Again.

from the Lowell Evening Leader.
Hopefully the experts will not have
to go to the hospital to pick all their
candidates for the All-American foot
ball eleven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

wall Street is frankly puzzled by the
market; a fact which disposes of the
old suspicion that Wall Street was in
possession at all times Of unlimited in
side information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

1t is confidently asserted that in APP
pointing Sir Rouald Lindsay as Am.
bassador here, Great Britain showed its
appreciation Of the post as unquestion-
ably a man-size job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Land and Stocks.

From the San Bernardino Daily Sun.
Says q friend who has tried both:
you can buy land, and get q crop; you
buy stock, and get q cropper."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

Refusal to feed babies on the theory
that they are outlaws In war implies q
belief in hitherto uncalculated POSSIBLE
ties of precocity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

The lobbyist who suggested making
the South Republican affords another
example OF an enterprise which could
not live up to SIS prospectus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Haven for Trotaky?

From the 81, Louis Post-Dlspatch.
Denmark has refused to let Trotsky
light there. He has still TO hear from
the Galapagos islands,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

One difficulty about the tariff is fits
capacity for subdividins into so many
different topics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
But Not a Burden.

From the Albany Evening News
No doubt the income tax blanks are
going TO be an awful puzzle to tome Of
ket recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Fair Advancement

Wen seek the friendship that endures.
When troubles stand in line,
If you'll refrain from telling yours,
viii not tell you mine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

Try to deserve a good reputation"
said Uncle Eben, SOS you kin have
chicken fch dinner once in awhile
wifout bein' suspected by de neigh
bors."
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14

Jud Tunkins says he hopes for farm
relief, but the help on the place seems
to be agin 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Vox POpuIi on War.

WE AVpuH On W8f.
The battle shout we all abhor;
No mortal man admires it.
How can there be another war
When none on earth desires it2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Busy Brain.

Busy Brain.
Did you ever accomplish any really
dificult task in life?"
YES" answered the man with the
sad, earnest face, 81 have solved at least
as many as 1000 CROSSE word puzzles"
HE who speaks hastily" said HI Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown, must indeed
have . nimble mind to hold his tongue
under supervision"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Onward and Upward.

What became Of that man who said
his highest ambition was to be q Sen
tori"
HE yielded" said Senator Sorghum,
ito the human temptation to 90 on
seeking more power. Now he wants to
be q political boss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-14
Divide and Conquer.

The plan of taking land from peas
ants who are balky and giving 1t to
other peasants who have no land or
have less land divides the peasantry.
Divide and conquer Is the Soviet STRAIT
egy. In the 11ve-year economic plan
for Russia-the plan under which the
nation Is striving to overcome its in
dustrial deficiencies considera-
ton Is given to farming. 1t is recog-
Evening star., 1929-06-27
DIVORCE TELLS
OF ROMANCE TRIALS
Claims She Was Unable to
Hold Job Because of Suit
Against Hardinge.
by the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, June 27.--Ann Livingston,
young divorce from Oklahoma, COM
pleted her story yesterday of her ro-
nance with Franklin S. Hardinge, 62-
year-old millionaire, Chicago oil burner
manufacturer, whom she is suing for
$3.50, 600 damages for breach of prom
ise
Her attorneys ended their direct ex-
animation during the afternoon and she
began the ordeal of crosS-examination
going over much of her Story-her first
encounter with Hardinge on a train TO
Denver his love-making at her home in
Tulsa, his success in persuading her to
come to Chicago. the proposal of mar
riage, ensuing difficulties and the final
break
When she realized Hardinge had de-
serted her on the eve of their wedding
in January of last year she felt para
lyzed.
Felt She Had Lost All.
''I felt that everything in my life had
been taken from me-" said Ann: that
he had broken the vows he made to
me-"
AS it dawned on me, slowly I real
lied he had taken all in life that was
precious to me-left me in a city alone
with practically no money"
Her face, as she described her phySi-
cal condition, showed no more emotion
than at any other time of the trial. but
her voice took on a note of pathos and
1t was reflected III the crowd of spec
tators jamming the little courtroom.
My body hurt and my head was
dizzy" she continued. Il had pains
my lips twitched and my heart palpi-
tated; couldn't control myself"
Two weeks later, she said. doctor ad-
vised her to go to French Lick Springs.
in Indiana, for a rest. She remained
three or four weeks and came back to
Chicago looking for work Out of seven
Jobs obtained she was unable to keep
five when 1t was found she was the Ann
Livingston who had been engaged to
Hardinge, she said.
Refuses Pre-Nuptial Contract.
No mention was made during the di-
rect examination of the offer of the
pre-nuptial contract by which she was
to accept 100000. Miss Livingston re-
fused the contract and 1t was then that
the wealthy Mr.. Hardinge began to
suspect she liked his money better than
she did him.
The name of st. Louis newspaper
man, Charles Max, played part in her
testimony. It was Max, the defense
charges. who was largely responsible for
the break in plans for the wedding.
She testified that she never met Max in
q clandestine way, never had been his
sweetheart, never had loved him, never
had wanted to marry him.
Miss Livingston said she had long
been friend of Max and their fathers
had been friends.
She described Hardinge's preparations
Evening star., 1929-06-27

for Credit Men in the thirty-fourth
annual convention In Minneapolis.
According to the resolution, the
Presidents so-called "erime commits
sion" Is of special interest to credit
men because of the numerous frauds
ulent bankruptcies, which, 1t is alleged,
are o fruitful source of trouble to
credit men everywhere.
That the national bankruptcy act is
unsound and contributes to the inef-
ficiency and malpractice in bankruptcy
administration was the statement made
by Charles H. Tuttle, United States
attorney for the southern district of
New York, in an address.
A roll call of chairmen representing
IL of the leading cities of the United
States which are now engaged in rails
ing a fund of $l,l50.000 for the second
credit protection fund revealed that
1854, 500 has been contributed to
finance the war on business crooks.
Evening star., 1929-06-27
Woman Talks Too Loudly.
Natives Adopt Modern Dress.

Anxiety of natives on the Gold Coast
Of Africa to assume modern dress is be-
coming embarrassing to their employ
ers They are very quick TO initiate any
new dress their superior may wear.
Numerous tales are told of an entire Of
Ace force changing its style of clothing
TO conform to the type worn by new
agent or superior officer. Some natives
wear European clothing at the Office and
native garb at home. The number of
persons adopting foreign apparel is con-
stantly increasing, especially among the
younger generation. In the schools the
girls are now required to wear uniform
dresses while the boys appear in khaki
shirts and blouSes.
Evening star., 1929-06-27
Quarrel Over Dog
Costs Dancer and
Boy Fines of $3.50
Ry the AssocIated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
EVANSTON, H.. June 27.--The
dog fight in Magistrate Frank
Inns court between Mrs. Irene
Castle Mclaughlin and 17-year-
old Irving Hopkins was called
draw yesterday, although in q
way it was a victory for Hopkins.
The magistrate decided that
each party should pay $3.50 To
recompense the court for its time
in listening to the argument over
a dog Hopkins had bought for SIS
from Mrs. McLaughlin's dog or
phanage.
Irving, after buying the dog.
sold it TO pet store and bought
another. Mrs. Mclaughlin con-
tended the boy had no right to
take the dog unless he intended
keeping it.
Irving said it was the dumbest
dog he ever saw, so he traded 1t
for a good one.
Evening star., 1929-06-27

tory Special Selling. Blue cards throughout
the store point to many more. Tomorrow is
the last day-be sure to come
Evening star., 1929-06-27

for the wedding, which she said Was
to have been held January %. 1928; his
request of a friend to make reserva-
ton at hotel for a wedding supper and
for suite of rooms, and she told of
their going to see the pastor of the
Buena Memorial Church to ask him to
offlciate.
Woman Talks Too Loudly.
During the afternoon a woman was
called before thet Judge for making
comments on Miss Livingston's testi-
mony loud enough to be heard by the
jury. The Judge, Charles s. Miller,
ordered her placed on the opposite side
of the room, but she said she would
leave the room.
Evening star., 1929-06-27
FAY ONLY $40 DOWN
have ice for life!
Special terms on Gas Refrigerators -.
For short time only. Is months to pay

The Chef model
Electrolnr, for the
larger ! a n, lily. z
cubic feet OF food
space. Freezes so
large ice cubes at
one time.
Evening star., 1929-06-27
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The Lamp Shop

Modernistic Rose Boudoir Lamp with rose
silk shade Regularly $50. Pre-Inventory Spe-
Colonial Junior Floor Lamp. Regularly $40
Parliamentary Special. $3.50
Colonial Bridge Lamp. Regularly $3.50
Parliamentary Special .................... $40
Metal Junior Lamps. Regularly $3.50. Pre-
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Marble and Metal Junior Lamp with gold silk
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Yellow and Black Italian Pottery Table
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Green Italian Pottery Table Lamp. with
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Imported Green Glass Table Lamp; two
lights. Regularly $24. Pre- e-Inventory Spe-
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Imported Cream Glass Table Lamp with
lights inside the base, with extra switch.
Regularly $25 Pre-Inventory Special. -. SIS
Lamp Shop First
Evening star., 1929-06-27

Special. Fine calfskin, patent, silk, goat
fabric and novelty leather bags, nicely lined and
with change purse and mirror. Back, side and
top strap styles; large and small sizes; some with
frame tops.
Handbag Section, First Floor.
Evening star., 1929-06-27
CREDIT MEN SUPPORT
HOOvER,S LAW GROUP
Crime Commissions Work to Be
of Special Interest, National
Association Says.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 27.-Adoption
OF resolution rendering its fullest CO.
operation to President Hoover's re-
Gently organized Law Enforcement
Commission was the outstanding event
yesterday of the National Association