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men In Congress say the richest.
He came to this country q poor, anbi-
tious lad from Canada. He began life
in humble employment He knew from
personal experience the hardships of
children deprived of the opportunities
for health, wealth and happiness" by
the handicap Of poverty, With the
dawn of the automobile era, at the be-
ginning of the present century, James
Couzens found himself a skilled me-
chanic at Detroit. He became one of
the pioneers of the motor industry with
Henry Ford. Together they amassed
fortunes.
Then ensued for Couzens distin-
guished public career in the city of
Detroit, amid which he Systematically
and consistently enacted the role of the
friend of the less fortunate. He had a
particularly tender spot for children.
During the past ten years most of Sen
ator Couzens' charitable contributions
have been in their interest. Approx
mately $2,0O0,o 900 has been given to the
Children's Hospital of Michigan. The
Children's Hospital of Washington, now
the Senator's political home, has also
been the recipient of his bounty on a
liberal scale.
Senator Couzens recognizes the truth
of the axiom that on the laps of the
children of the United States rests the
future of America. He would have them
healthy children. He would have them
happy children. He would have them
even wealthy children. Out of their
subsequent welfare and development"
to use the language of the trust agree
ment providing 100000 annually for
administering the Children's Fund Of
Michigan, Senator Couzens is convinced
that good for America and for the world
at large is bound to come.
The magnificent munif1cence of the
Couzens fund is exceeded only by the
splendid vision from which it springs.
The senior Senator from Michigan de-
serves the country's congratulations and
gratitude.
To President Hoover in no small meas
use is due the credit for this superb
boom to child welfare, for Senator ecu
zens was directly inspired to bestow il
by the Presidents recent proclamation
designating May as Child Health day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
Subway Fare Decision Pleases
Champions of States Rights

into contracts with public utilities, and
that when a utility comes into court
claiming confiscation,' it must present
indisputable facts" states the Little
Rock Arkansas Democrat. The Boston
Transcript takes the position that this
decision in no sense 'upholds' the s.
cent fare as being safe and sound on
economic grounds" that lit has not
been proved so low that it is confisca-
tory; but this is by no means to say
that 1t has been shown fair, just and
reasonable"
THE marlborough is left with the
problem of operating a losing system
along with paying one" says the
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, land the city is
left with the burden Of taking the an
nual charges of its subway investments
out of the pockets Of the taxpayers.
The merits, if any, of the conf1scation
issue which the marlborough raised are
left undetermined, and litigation based
on that issue may at some future time
appear before the Supreme Court, but
not until State courts have first had
their say in respect of contract provi-
sionS"
1.-THE only citizens who do not re-
joice," remarks the New York Sun,
ARE the millions who pay the taxes.
They know that they will be compelled
to pay millions, perhaps a hundred
millions, every year to let the city give
an or 10 cent ride for S cents, and
they give that ride not only to the resi-
dents of New York, but to visitors from
out of town who pay no taxes here"
1.-THE immediate question involved
namely, whether the marlborough
should be permitted to advance its pas
senger tariff by cents on the face of a
long-existing contract specifying a max
imum rate of 5 cents, is matter of ex-
elusive concern to the metropolis" re-
marks the Syracuse Herald, but in its
broader implications the decision is OF
vital interest to every city and State in
the country" The Jersey City Journal
emphasizes this point with the sug-
gestion that "there have been many
efforts to prevent the utilities from
turning the Federal courts into rate
making bodies when the utility COM
missions and State courts ruled against
rate increases"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

burdensome taxation required by swol-
len ornaments, win read into the AM
bassador's message is the determination
of the Hoover administration to bring
about another naval disarmament agree
ment as soon as possible.
Manifest throughout the American
statement is the United States desire
for action, instead of the chronic delay
and procrastination which have para
lived all limitation and reduction ef-
forts for seven years. Uncle Sam now
says. in effect, that where there is a
will there is a way.
He submits practical way in va
riety of categorical terms. He invites
the other naval powers to join him In
the will to give them bone and sinew.
The Hoover program for a new naval
understanding strikes countless vital
notes. None is more significant than
the assertion that "any approach to
the disarmament problem on purely
technical grounds is bound to be in
conclusive"
That means that craftsmanship, as
opposed to seamanship, must be the
controlling factor. Hardly less signifl-
cant is the emphasis which our Gov
eminent lays on the Kellogg pact. Pres
:dent Hoover feels, Ambassador Gibson
declared. "that the pact for the re-
nunciation of war opens to us an I'M
precedented opportunity for advancing
the cause Of disarmament. an oppor-
tunity which admits of no postpone
ment."
It is easy to believe the news from
Geneva that this clarion blast from the
western world has blown invigorating
fresh air into the preparatory disarma-
ment commission and inspired the hope
that at last results seem to be in sight.
No American wants this country to be
bereft of power at sea to point which
would imperil national security. But if
the world can come to an agreement
based on the underlying Hoover the
DRY that it is not going to make war
then the United States and other coun-
tries can conscientiously curtail navieS
without jeopardizing national safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
Senator Couzens, Great Gift.

The long roll of honor in which are
incorporated the names and deeds OF
American philanthropists has not in
years received so handsome an addition
as that to which the name of James
Couzens is now attached. In creating
a trust fund of 100000, to be known
as the Children's Fund of Michigan,
the senior Senator from the Wolverine
state assures himself of fame as pub
lie benefactor and of the thanks of the
whole Nation.
Not only the youth of his own Com
monwealth is to share in his benehcence,
for the trust is founded ito promote the
health, wealth, welfare, happiness and
development of the children of the State
of Michigan and elsewhere throughout
the world" In other words, the
Couzens fund is to know neither State
nor national boundaries. Its field is
the globe.
James Couzens Is one Of the richest
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

Take advantage Of this free service.
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@. Can any one learn to fly an air.
planet. E. p.
A. It is not every one who can learn
to fly an airplane. One has to have a
sense of balance, perception of depth
and accurate judgment of distance.
Also one has to have the mental
capacity as we'll as the physical
capacity for flying. In the Govern.
ment flying school one is not allowed
to enter without two years OF college
work to his credit.
@. How many kilograms were sent
as Mothers day messages last Year,
D. A. H.
A. The telegraph and cable COM
panies were unable to give us the num-
Der of Mothers day messages. since
LnelT Qdlly IepOIlo dIC ilinOC AP " SAAS'
the monetary value of business instead
of quantity. However, the Mothers
day kilograms for 1928 were 80 per
cent higher than for 1927. Foreign
cables Increased 20 per cent In 1928
over 1927.
@. Where was the first Juvenile
Court in the United States estab-
nshed?-R. T. G.
A. The first Juvenile Court In the
world was established on April Il,
1899 in Cook County, Ill. by act OF the
Illinois Legislature. The bill was drafted
at the request of the members OF the
Chicago Woman's Club and was spon-
sored by the Chicago Bar Association.
@. Can air mail stamps or special
delivery stamps be used as regular
stamps up to their face value?-A. u.
S.
A. They cannot be used for any
thing except the purpose for which
they are made. On the other hand:,
ordinary postage stamps may be USED
for air mail or special delivery. by using
ADEQUATE postage and stating on the en-
velope what is intended.
O. What became Of Columbus
chains?-P. A. L.
A. Columbus was carried BACK 10
Spain after his third voyage and dur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Annual Ordeal.

Annual Ordeal.
When sunshine gets the better of the
days so chill and raw,
Dear father gets hammer and a chisel
and saw.
He says, in thoughtful tones that match
his stern superior frown,
"A lot o. things about this shack are
getting all run down.
The bells and lights need fixing and the
doors are out of plumb.
There's not lock or hinge that doesn't
call for oiling sonnet"
It's then we see a very anxious look on
mothers face,
AS she remarks, HES starting in to
fool around the place!"
There are grease spots on the carpet;
there are scratches on the door.
There are holes and splintered sections
in the polished hardwood floor.
1t you pause to press a button it will
shock you without fail;
The plaster drops in punches where he
tried to drive a nail.
But no one dares to criticize the work
that he has done;
So long as father pays the bills, he
ought to have his fun.
But there is sense of nervousness that
nothing can efface
When Spring arrives and father starts
to fool around the place.
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ing the trip he was such sorrowful
figure and the captain of the vessel
had so much respect for him that he
wanted to remove the chains but Co
lumbus refused, saying that they were
put on by orders Of their majeSties and
they must be removed the same way.
OF course, when he reached Spain and
was ordered freed, his request that they
be given him was granted and his
grandson writes that they never left
him. 1t was his dying request that they
be buried with him and this was done.
@. What IS the earliest age that
person may be immunized against ty-
phoid fever?-A. r. E.
A. Medical authorities say that the
time to immunize against typhoid fever
is any time after the third month of
life.
@. Is George Drew Mendum. in the
cast Of 1.-THE Kingdom Of Cod related
to Ethel Barrymore?-F. s.
A. George Drew Mendum is Ethels
cousin. She is the daughter of Louisa
Drew Mendum and granddaughter of
the famous Mrs. John Drew. Her
mother and George Drew Barrymore,
mother Of Ethel, were sisters.
@. Why Is the war IN winch Jeanne
dare fought called war OF youth'?-
3. S.
A. At the time of the siege Of
Orleans, Charles VII was only Is;
Jeanne, 10; the Due dAlencon, 10;
Dunois, 25; the Sire de Rails, "a, and
Xaintrailles, %. The eldest was IL
Hire, who was 38.
O. Please give me the addresses Of
some of the Indians who are now chiefs
of tribes-W. c.
A. The Indian tribes no longer have
chiefs.
@. Do articles made Of rubber have
longer lives now than they did few
years ago?-M. l..
A. In the past five years strides have
been made in preventing the deterio-
ration of rubber. This loss Of strength
was probably due to a slow process OF
oxidation. Anti-oxidants have been
found which now prolong the life OF
rubber materially.
@. When did We acquire American
Samoa?-M. d.
A. 1t became a possession OF the
United States by virtue of the tri-
partite treaty with Great Britain and
Germany in November. 1899. accepted
by the United States, February 13, 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
The Architects and Washington.

No professional group in this country
has greater or more personal interest
in the Governments building program
for the National Capital than the Amer
lean Institute of Architects. which
assembled here today for its SiXty-sec-
ond convention. AS the vast expendi-
ture by the Government on the Avenue
triangle symbolizes the material wealth
and progress of the Nation, so should
the architectural appearance of this
group represent the triumph of esthet-
les in this democracy. Responsibility
for the latter rests largely with the
architects. The profession is building
its monument here in Washington and
future generations will form their esti-
mate of American architecture in the
twentieth century by gauging the di-
mansions of the structure.
1t is, therefore, fitting that the chief
theme of discussion before the archi-
tects concerns Washington and the
Federal Governments future plans for
Washington Through the creation OF
the Treasury Board of Architectural
Consultants, whose membership has
been selected from outstanding archi-
tects of the country, the professions
advice and guidance have been sought
from the start in the conception and
the development of the Avenue triangle.
The architects are to hear of the va
rious phases of this development, and
on Thursday night, when President
Hoover, Secretary Mellon, Senator
Smoot and others tell them, and, over
the radio, the country, of these plans
and exhibit the first complete model in
miniature of the future triangle group,
they will have received first hand
knowledge of what the Government is
doing for its Capital.
Washington has suffered in the past,
and continues to suffer todaysT from
some hideous mistakes perpetrated in
the name of architecture. For these
mistakes the profession, as a whole,
would quickly deny responsibility. They
represent some of the traditional strug-
giles of art in democracy. They
survive as excellent Illustrations of what
should be avoided, not as regards wholly
the school of architecture, but the sys-
tenn by which freaks and fancies are
sometimes allowed to triumph over good
taste and sound sense In Government
such as ours. The Nation wants no
more such mistakes. From the layman's
point Of view, the Government has
taken adequate safeguards against them.
There can be no criticism for failure
to seek advice and guidance in the
building of the triangle group. One
sometimes wonders how the plans have
so quickly reached their present ma
turity with so many anxious fingers in
the pie.
But if, from the professional view
point, the Governments architectural
plans show any dangerous tendencies
of going off on the wrong tangent; II
there are grounds for criticism of the
system or technique in the formulation
of these plans, now is the time for the
American Institute Of Architects to
speak its mind and give to the Nation
its point of view. Professional ethics
should demand, and not debar, the crit
ical and open discussion by these ex-
perts of Uncle Sans housing scheme.
Uncle Sans plans are their plans.
Uncle Sans Capital is their Capital.
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skill Of its author, we are permitted
to come upon a man while the wheels
of his enormous activity are whirling
under our eyes. We can see the motive
power, the direction, the force and the
splendor of this human dynamo in the
very act of striving and achieving. We
are reminded here that too often one
man writes about another from one OF
two extreme standpoints- undue adj
miration or undue condemnation. Here
neither of these sentiments is allowed to
have even a single day, or hour, in
court. The result is that here Wayne
Wheeler is delivered over TO the read
err, bodily and spiritually. as one OF
the fighters of the day in cause that
seems not to have caught on to the
kAgs Fl fsiiiire IN apy Ct its assects.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
The Eisht-Hour Man.

The man who works eight hours da
Goes home with joyous mind,
Prepared to take his share Of play
And leave his cares behind.
The statesman burns midnight oil,
And starts his task anew;
A day makes fruitless all his toll
His work is never through.
The lawyer lives in fierce suspense,
The doctors rest is rare.
The financier finds wealth immense
A weight of serious care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
Laughter.

Here's to the laugh that seems to tell
OF state of mind where all is well;
The laugh that ripples with humor gay
Like flash Of sun on gloomy day!
But who shall echo the laugh that shows
A friends mistake or foemar's woes
The laugh that Is empty and insincere,
The laugh that only conesals . snesr2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

When a stunt flyer meets with disas-
ter that involves others in death 1t is
hard not to extend to him a certain
degree of human sympathy; but no
sympathy as great as he would need II
he had survived to be made aware OF
the carnage he had caused among In
nocent victims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

DR.. Schacht is entitled to his turn
and should be allowed opportunity to
study out some practical and concilia-
tory suggestions. This Nation has de-
voted some Of its best brains to the
matter in hand, and Germany should
endeavor to reciprocate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

Tex Guinan has had a new song
ridiculing prohibition and lauding the
hostess" AS has been remarked in
old literature, anybody able to pay can
always find a poet to praise him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

There is plainly movement to en-
courage legislative relief by persuading
those who favor various ideas to come
to an understanding and speak up
plainly and distinctly as to what they
want.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

At first regarded as relating TO agrl-
culture farm relief" on further con-
s,deration, lays aside the plow and mar
row of the farmer and turns TO the
complicated equipment Of the economist
and the flnancier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

Talk of. Summer plans for the Presi-
dent are already interesting. There are
no doubts that he will have plenty of
places to go for a vacation; the only
difficulty will be for so busy man to
find the vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

Although secure in his official pros
poets, the Prince Of Wales likes to go
about and shake hands just as much as
if he were appealing to the public for
votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

The newspaper interests of this coun-
try have found occasion to report that
a President may convey important in
formation at Waldorf luncheon as
we'll as at a White House breakfast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

To hint at profiteering and tax rise
is sure way to make the farmer pause
and consider when farm debenture is
mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

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published herein All rights of publication OF
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
Obscure Luminosity

The consultations hang on high,
Like mighty poems in the sky.
Their meaning none of us can trace.
They're just put in to fill up space.
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sight Is gained, not only OF the service
of this one man but of the question OF
prohibition as whole. The study sets
out definite period in the long history
of a matter that since the founding OF
the Nation has proved to be fighting
cause.
Out of our recent press readings we
know the activities of Wayne Wheeler.
Never before, however. has the man in
his work been presented so starkly as
in this book. Right, always right? on,
no; often wrongl Always wise IN his
warfare? often clearly unwise. Fear
less, outrageously fearless at times. An
honest man, though, in both intent and
conduct.
The best service OF this book Is, I
take, the opportunity which 1t so freely
offers for the study of a human being
Gods most puzzling handiwork.
This Wayne Wheeler was a certain
kind of mana type, we call it some
times. A man of power, a donlineering.
masterful man. He loved the feel OF
having things go his way. Luckily
it was a good way that he chose. Oper-
ating so ruthlessly within this coarse,
he came to be called a "boss"--modern
name for the famous old tyrants oil
history, for the Bismarcks and Napo-
Icons and such. And Wheeler was a
boss" and, think. gloried in the title.
Under its aegis he played many parts
political technician of expert power. ao-
wiser to the lawmakers, sometimes dc
tator to these; promoter not unskilled IN
the art of ballyhoo, batter OF ms
enemies in whom he took great pride,
even bull, now and then, In his
own china shop. These and many
other roles were assumed by this man
who counted everything worthy, save
insincerity and dishonesty, in this cru
SADIE against a wet and submerging
world. Others will take the place OF
Wayne Wheeler in his great fight for
prohibition. And we shall read their
stories, too. But here, in this book,
hy virtue Of the opportunity and ciesr
The Indianapolis times., 1929-06-27
Government Accuses Man
Acquitted of Murder
Charge at Angola.
BIZ Ttn1es Special

bU ItndeS SpeCtdt
SOUTH BEND, Ind. June 27.-
Charles Zimmerman, former sheriff
of Steuben county, acquitted on a
charge of murder in the death of
Tommy Burke, alleged bank bandit,
after a sensational trial several
weeks ago, will accept service of a
capiaS within a few days based on
an indictment charging him with
conspiracy to violate the national
prohibition laws, United States Mar
shall Emmett o. Hall announces.
Russell Eckhart, Zimmerman's. for
mer deputy, and A. Munsenburger,
alleged gambler and slot machine
operator, were named with the for
mer sheriff in the indictment re-
turned to Federal Judge Thomas w.
Slick by the recent grand jury.
Zimmerman also was indicted in
the Ft. Wayne liquor conspiracy
true bill which named twenty-nine
persons, including former federal
and state officials.
John j. (Jack Maroney, former
prohibition agent and Republican
party leader in Indianapolis. and
Conrad Bivin, a former prohibition
agent in South Bend, were men
toned in the only overt act connect
ing Zimmerman with the Ft. Wayne
case. The government asserts that
zimmerman met the two in a hotel
In Ft. Wayne on Oct. l, 1928. Au-
gust Klenke, an attorney, also under
Indictment, was at the meeting. Ac-
cording to the true bill, the indict-
mentS against Zimmerman and his
Angola associates cite three alleged
overt acts, all said to have occurred
in April, 1927, as follows:
That Zimmerman and Eckhart
hauled twenty cases of whisky from
Powers schoolhouse to Angola.
That Eckhart sold two cases of
whisky to Logan Staples.
That one Byron Bond gave Eek
hart $175.