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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.


Discrimination.
We brought the dictionary out
To make ourselves a platform.
We ranged the sentences about
In this form and in that form.
OF currency and tariff laws
1t spoke with deep emotion,
And other things that raised applause
And protests of devotion.
We should think twice before we speak
And after the grafton,
BY further thought we ought to seek
To benefit the Nation.
The platform is before us set.
BY studious persevering
We learn which parts we must forget
And which still claim our cheering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

The Congressional Record, as time
advances, undergoes more severe editing
1t is additionally known that orators
used to write in the word applause
to suit themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

There is no doubt that Col. Lindbergh
knows how to pilot an airplane. This
knowledge causes his advice on airports
to be valued as the result Of experience
which may be more significant than
technical information derived from
researches of realtors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

The presentation of Helen wills at
court would be more interesting if she
could persuade all the dignitaries to
meet her in turn In action at the tennis
court,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

The number of night clubs in New
There must be favoritism somewhere
A few Of them appear able to monopo-
lie the choice police publicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

A smoke device Is not likely at any
time to be mentioned as a special In
ducement by the alert and enterprisine
automobile ad writer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

With good luck, President Hoover
may be able to offer his visitors fish
for breakfast instead of ham and eggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

Some of the European hotel keepers
agree that conferences have brought
peace and prosperity so far as they
are concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03
The TactIess Ones.

They tell you when your woes you nurse,
That your misfortunes might be worse.
And think they're due for thanks from
you,
II what they say proves 6trictly true. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

Even early Maytime does not prove
positively assuring in the search for
an Inauguration date that will be surely
satisfactory,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

No conference is failure If it leads
to another conference with the hope
that differences may be adjusted.
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Quick ChanRea.

The month of May brings many thrill,
Contrasting JOY and sorrow.
Today salutes us with a chill,
A sunstroke's due tomorrow.
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Q. When will the next Worlds Fair
open in Chicago?-W. r. T.
A. The second Worlds Fair will be
held in Chicago in 1888. At the pres
ent time the date has been set as June
/, but this is subject to change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

Q. Are Sicilians of italian origin?-
M. r. r.
A. Sicilians are a mixture of many ma
tionalities, as in early days Sicily was
the battle-ground of all countries. Peo-
pie came from all the Northern African
and Eastern Mediterranean ports as
well as all those of Europe to fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

@. How old is George Bernard
Shawn. D.
A. He is 70. He was born in Dublin,
ireland, July 26, 1856.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

@. Are donkeys ever brought up from
the coal mines?-D. G.
A. It is the exceptional case when
donkeys are left in mines overnight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-03

G. What does the name Iowa"
mean?-E. j.
A. 1t is derived from the Indian tribe
Ioways or Aiaouez, a branch of the
Sioux. The word means sleepy ones. !"
@. How far is it from Newfoundland
to the Azores?-C. L. N.
A. 1t is 1854 miles. A fine steel
New Britain herald., 1929-03-08
SUES FOR JUDGMENT

Because he failed to make good a
 judgment rendered against him in city court, John Timko was again named defendant in an action brought today by r. V. Coridan
 claiming foreclosure of a Judgment lien on Newton street property. The property is heavily encountered by other attachments. The plaintltl claims sG7.79 damages unpaid and seeks foreclosure of the lien and possession of the premises. Other encumbrances include an attach ment by the Magic Auto Supply Co. for $75; the Swinehart Tire X Rub- Der Co.,. $Ss.19; Benjamin Solomon, S799O; a $2,000 mortgage held by
New Britain herald., 1929-03-08

Ruth smiled bravely. trying to meet his mood The telephone call. of course, and the shot fired to- 1 ward your office. Of course Cowan may have called Borden's number. instead of yours, due to the simi- larity of numbers or the operator may have made a mistake"
 Lets not try to explain away the pieces that don't fit" Jack urged. For the sake of argument. and probably for the sake of truth, let's admit these two fatal pieces into our puzzle, and shift them about until they fit Let's say that Borden was talking with someone i'll my office at 10 minutes after l tWo--'
 | And for several minutes before 10 minutes after two" Ruth inter rupted. Rita says she called Mr. Borden from the station at five minutes past two and his line was busy: that she called again at h minutes after two and it was still . 'H',N citi tiiaI ct VI mn NNNS after two she talked with him.
 If, as McMann thinks, Borden was already dead when Rita arrived about five minutes later. he was killed immediately after she talked with him, by someone in your office, undoubtedly the person with whom | he had been quarreling over your telephone But here is another piece that won't fit into the puzzle: why should Rita, even is she robbed the body, take the gun with which Borden had fired at his murderer ?' No earthly reason that I can sec" Jack agreed Equally, there seems 10 be no reason why Rita should do the real murderer across the airshaft a good turn by closing the window, and since that real murderer was not I. he would have had no reason himself 10 close Bor- den's window by using the window pole in my office He'd not have cared vhoop about divorting sus- picion from me, the lawful tenant of the office"
 Wait" Ruth cried. What if the real murderer-suppoeing that he was in your office, was friend of yours. and dii want 10 protect you from the consequences of his deed 9"
 That's thought" Jack agreed soberlv. "But-that brings us to- ! Cowan, doesn't it? Cowan is the only friend l have so far as l know, who also knew Harry Bor. den"
 And he admits that he had left blueprint in your office, which was ids reason for telephoning you." Ruth clapped her hands softly to- G"'her. Who can corroborate his story that he called you from the station at 1o minutes after two? suppose it was Cowan' Suppose he himself talked with Borden over your telephone. quarreled with him over some woman. then"
 Hold up" Jack laughed Before you eiip the moose about CONan' g neck, tell me first how he got into my office, how he knew I had a gun" His brow wrinkled in thought I'm about 10 get some thlnk. Let me think, oh. yes It vas fieeting thought that oc- cured 10 me this afternoon when your cleaning woman, Ietty Miller was telling her story 10 McMann. She says she was already in your of flee. had just entered with her cleaning things, when you returned l think We have there the explana ton Of hoy the murderer gained ac- cess 10 your office"
 T don't quite sec" Jack ac. knoweldged. frowning.
 The celaning women nearly al- ways leave the outer door on latch so that they won't have to bothe, with unlocking it each time they make a trip in and out of the of.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-08
COOLIDGE WRITES OF
 GRIEF AT SONS DEATH
Power and Glory of Presidency } Went When Calvin, dr., Died
 Of Blood Poisoning, He Says

Went When Calvin, dr., Died
 Of Blood Poisoning, He Says
 New York March 8 Re1n his first magazine article, Calvin Cool idge reveals that sorrow took from him the power and glory of being president.
 Calvin Coolidge, Jr.. died July '. 1924, of blood poisoning which re- suited from an injury suffered while playing tennis on the White House courts. An article by his father in the Cosmopolitan says:
 We do not know what might have happened to him under other circumstances. but if had not been president he would not have raised blister on his toe, which resulted in blood poisoning. playing lawn tennis in the south grounds.
 Tn his suffering he was asking me 10 make him well. I could not.
 When he went, the power and the glory of the presidency went with him.
 "The ways of Providence are often beyond our understanding. It seem- ed 10 me that the world had need of the work that it was probable he
New Britain herald., 1929-03-08

flee. Minnie does l know, for MT. Borden came back to his office one evening after we'd all left for the day and found the door unlocked with Minnie emptying the waste baskets into the sack in the hall. He bawled her out: told rr. about it the next morning. Probably Lefty had left your door on latch. for convenience, and in leaving hur- riedly after you returned. she did not click it on again. Did you try the door when you left. to see if it lessly for his answer.
 Jacks thoughtful frown deep ened. Then. slowly: "I cant re- member giving the door a thought. , I was too cut up over the loss of that biz insurance commission. and it's effect on our wedding plans, to think of whether the door was locked or not. And. of course. ex- pected Lefty to return immediately to clean"
 T thought SOL" Ruth was tri- umphant. "I1l have McMann ask her tomorrow if she didn't leave the door on latch. and if. as I'm sure she will, she says she did. one big piece in the puzzle slips into place. Someone besides yourself had ac- cess to your office. l suppose no one besides you and Miss Barnes has key?"
 Jack shook his head, then grim ned. No. And McMann. being mo- body's fool. considered the possibili- " of poor little Miss Barnes hav- ing murdered the man across the airshaft, possibly because she didn't like the way he wore his hair or the color of his necktie But Miss Barnes immediately gave an iron clad alibi. Shed gone to lunch, i'm mediately after one o'clock. with ! Miss Parkes. a stenogra pher across the hall from my office. and the two girls had shopped after lunch, finishing up a Saturday afternoon orgy with movie.
 He checked her alibi then and there and found it perfect. But to get back 10 your case against Cow an--poor, unsuspeCting devil, Sup posing that he did tell Borden. for motives we can only guess at: there still remains your pistol in Bordcn's office. CoWan could not have had time to go after it before Rita ar rived. or if he had had time, how could he have got in? We can be very sure that Borden's door was locked.
 And again, if Cowan did not
New Britain herald., 1929-03-08

and why should he?-retrieve the gun with which Borden had tried to defend himself.fir toward his murderer in my office window, we come smack upon the foolish con- clusion that Rita herself. after rob- ing the body. took the gun away with her. too. No. darling. I'm afraid it won't wash"
 "No-o-o." Ruth agreed reluctant iy. She had no love for Bill Cowan! But Jack, there are other bits of the puzzle which we haven't con- sdered at all The woman with the beautiful contralto voice and why, Jack, What is the natter"
 (To Be COntinuedD
New Britain herald., 1929-03-08
MAPLE HILL NEWS

An all-d day sewing meeting for the benefit of the New Britain General hospital will be held by the Wom- ems club of Maple Hill at the home of Mrs. G. k. Spring on Thompson street next Wednesday. Luncheon will be served at noon and those planning 10 be present are asked to notify the committee in charge. Mrs. l.. B. Proufman, Mrs. N. E. Mann, Mrs. M Nordstrom and Mrs T. l.. Monicr.
 Mir. and Mrs William F'itzell and sons of Robbins avenue are spend ing the week end in New York.
 Mrs. R. E. Doane entertained the cafeteria committee of the Woman z Missionary society of the First church at her home on Frederick street last Friday evening. Mrs. LeRoy Brown and children of Frederick street are spending the weekend with relatives in Willl- mantle.
 Nr. and Mrs. E. w. Blake of Vol laSton. Mass. have returned home after spending several days with Mir. and Mrs. N. E. Mann of Rob- bins avenue.
 Nr and Mrs. F. F. Rackliffe, ir., and sons of Golf street have re- turned from a motor trip 10 Wash iugton. D. C.
 Mir. and Mrs. B. J. Hubert and daughters of Robbins avenue are spending the week end in New York.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-08

Herrup of Hartford. Nair X Nair represent the plaintiff. Service was made by Deputy Sheriff Martin w. Horwitz.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-08

More about the mysterious wom- an with the contralto voice. Read the next chapter.
New Britain herald., 1929-03-08

could do.
 II do not know why such a price was exacted for occupying the White House."
The Alaska fisherman., 1929-05-15
WICKERsHAM ON TRAP SITES
Continued from Page 5

Continued from Page 5 by the Territory. The only safe and certain way for the Terri tory or it's people to have any interest in tl'em, subject to tax ation, is by the enactment of the bill under consideration in some form.
 In conclusion, I earnestly re- quest you to carefully examine the proposed bill, and submit it to every fair test; determine whether it will not leave the trap question in better shape for the public interest, as we'll as the private interest; submit this letter, if you like, to some
The Alaska fisherman., 1929-05-15

ed from the men highest in the profession and these men should set such rules as would do away with the farce now and in past years practiced in the Territory.
 What has been done is not now of consequence as is the future in the matter of admis- sion to tie bar.
The Alaska fisherman., 1929-05-15

attorney, in or out of any De- partment, and discover if the conclusions which occur to me are the fair ones to draw from the present laws and the propos- ed Act; and, finally. if you reach the conclusion which I have, that it is in the interest of the public good, and the pro- lection and conservation of the Alaska Fisheries, then intro due the bill, or permit someone else to do so, and let it become law. If that shall occurr the whole scope of the Alaska fish cries will then be where they ought to be, under the control and management of one execu- tive head.
 Very Truly yours,
 (signed) JAMES WICKERSHAM
The Alaska fisherman., 1929-05-15
The Bar Admission
 Mill

The following editorial con- ment appeared in the Ketchi- kan Chronicle very soon after MT. Al White, U. s. Marshal, was admitted to the bar by a special committee of Juneau Attorneys.
 MT. White was the first man admitted by Judge Justin w. Harding.
 It is thought that the subject of admission to the bar was brought to tlse editors mind by MT. Whites admission. We be- lieve that MT. White is the "un- qualified" person against whom the editor warns.
 The editorial follows:
 The Bar AdmimssiOn Mill
 A few years ago there was more or less of a scandal thru out the United States when it was learned that there was a certain institution in St. Louis selling physicians diplomas by the gross and for a fixed price. In Alaska today there is no such scandal in connection with the admission of men to the prac- tice of law, but there is and has been a laxity that is regrettable.
 Men highly unqualified are passing examinations" and are being accepted to the bar. It is a belittling of the profession and an insult and injury to the public. If the lawyers them selves have not the decency to protect their own profession, to make it worthy of the name profession" the layman should step in.
 It is a subject which might we'll be taken up by the next le- giSlature, with a view to pass ing drastic measures to insure at least a common intelligence in the persons of those admit ted to appear in the courts. The practice of referring applica- tions for admissions to special committees is vicious and un- fair. There should be a territor-
The Alaska fisherman., 1929-05-15
DOMESTIC CALENDAR

UUWESIIC CALENDAR Wat-"When was your new baby born?"
 Knott Between the second payment on the radio and the eighth on the auto.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
The Governors Move

Having successfully removed Director Viii
liams from the highway department., can the
members of the commission, with any propri-
ETY. refrain from sending their designations
10 the Governor
Certainly the Governor can not long refrain
from taking steps to remove two, if not all, Of
the members Of the commission.
The charges on which Williams was re-
moved were mild compared to the admissions
by members and the charges madeby Williams
against them.
If there was reason, and there was, for the
hearing Of charges against Williams, there IS
more reason for the hearing of charges against
the members Of the commission.
One Of these members, farm owner, adj
mits that he received valuable presents from
concerns which sell to the commission 1t IS
not matter of record that the same concern
sends valuable presents to the taxpayers who
furnish the twenty millions of dollars a year
spent by the commission That member, by his
acceptance of such present has branded him.
self as unfit TO be trusted with so huge a sum
of money
The highway commission should have men
upon it who are above taking tips
One of the other members is charged with
indirectly profting from the sale of tires. II
the Governor is pot interested, the prosecuting
attorney and grand jury might be
The Governor should resent this man. Es-
pecialIy should he do so, when he remembers
that it is the same man, then dealer in auto
mobiles. VINO went to him in the lobby of the
Claypool hotel at the beginning of the leglsla-
ture and told him that he, this commissioner,
was working on the budget committee to get
an appropriation for new car for the Gov
ernor's use, specifying the high priced brand
for which the commissioner was agent and dis
tributer
That highway commission IS too important
and too costly 10 be composed of men whose
viewpoint ON the job is that of trading, true
king or tickling toes.
If Governor Leslie wishes to receive public
confidence and to make good on his house
cleaning declaration, it would seem the part
of discretion to ask these alfable gentlemen to
step aside.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08

future against the present, in an effort TO do not
only the right thing. but to do the right thing at
the right time
That is why Hoover, apparently, does not plan tax
reduction at the special session OF congress this
month, and why he yet cannot definitely commit him.
self to such reduction next winter.
There is no reason for the politicians to get excited
just because there estimated surplus for this
fiscal year of $100O0O0O0 and of S600O0000 for next
year. That amount is small enough at best, and it
depends Oh continued national prosperity during the
coming year.
Before that surplus is divided as a melon, several
very large federal projects must be financed such
flood control, inland waterways, farm relief and
cruiser construction
Then there is the necessity for rapid retirement OF
the public debt. 1t is neither just to the coming gen.
Grafton nor good business policy for the government
to go on paying heavy annual interest charges on
capital Indebtedness which can be wiped out
Even the most optimistic admit that national
prosperity cannot be constant. Though any depres-
sion of the future may be relatively slight sound
fiscal policy means that in the fat years we make
provision for the lean In the present time of plenty
We should put federal surplus into the projected
and necessary federal flood and construction projects
and into debt cancellation
Therefore, a general tax reduction within the next
few years probably would be short-sghted
Rather the problem of craftsmanship is to main .
tain the government income from taxation at ap-
proxmately its present total and to redistrbute the
taxpayers burden by more equitable system reev-
ing those least able to pay This apparently, is the
Just and wise position from which the President is
approaching the problem
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-08
Tha PATRONAGE Mess

Considering tbs limited funds at its command and
the desire in some places to throttle the inquiry
Senator Brookhart's patronage investigating COM
mittee is making remarkable showing.
While President Hoover has hesitated to go as fast
patronage conditions in the SOUTH the senate COM
mitJee has achieved great victory in Hoovers re-
cent pronouncement recognizing the Republican
groups in three states and putting the others virtually
probation
The manner in which the inquiry has been con-
Quoted has been open to criticism, but that is
chiefly the fault of the senate and not of BTookhart
Instead of giving funds for the sweeping invest-
CATION needed, the senate has given Brookhart au-
hority to make an inquiry but little money to carry
it on.
In addition, the committee has been deluged with
letters af1davits and kilograms telling Of numerous
instances where it is alleged that federal officials have
had to pay for appointments to Office.
Much data has been sifted and only small part
has been inserted in the committee records The only
opportunity given tie accused to is to issue
a public denial or send written protest to be in
serted in the record.
The proper way to conduct any inquiry is to go to
the seat of the trouble and summon witnesses for all
sides. so facts can become known with the taking Of
testimony in an official manner under OATH
Brookhart in his investigation of states so distant
as Texas Mississippi and other points in the south
has been forced the main to only such witnesses
as would appear voluntarily in Washington and pay
their own expenses. This has handicapped the COM
mittee greatly.