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

The proposal that the Washington
water plant should be valued by some
disintereSted agency has been made
more than once by those who realize the
part that point Of view may play in
setting down the respective investments
in the plant by the United States and
the District Of Columbia and the amount
Of return received by each.
Such a valuation, based on recognized
procedure, might have the beneficial re-
suit Of providing a foundation for a
more equitable system Of financing the
water plan than now exists. AS it is, we
are presented with set Of figures that,
accepted on their face value, prove that
the United States has invested more
money in constructing and maintaining
the plant than the District Of Columbia;
yet the District of Columbia receives
return on its investment that is pic
tured as far in excess Of that received
by the United States. Thus there is
given plausible reason for the lack Of
further responsibility on the part of the
United States In maintaining the water
plant, and strength to the argument that
this responsibility rightfulIy belongs to
the District Of Columbia.
The people Of the District Of Columbia
have contributed to the building and
maintenance Of the water plant through
their Federal taxes, their real estate and
special taxes and their water taxes
Their total investment in the plant is
greater than the Federal investment.
The burden Of maintaining q system
that supplies free water to the Federal
Government and its agent, the District
government, has gradually been shifted
to water taxpayers. with the Federal
Government contributing nothing. In
addition, water taxpayers and property
owners must furnish revenue, through
water taxes and assessments, for extend
ing the distribution system and making
those improvements and enlargements
necessitated by the growth of the city.
It is this latter burden that causes
justiflable complaint.
Water rents should be kept to the cost
OF maintaining the plant. There should
be no profit" in the sale of water. Ex-
tensions and improvements should be
financed through appropriations from
the general fund of the District, to
which the Federal Government and
realty and personally taxpayers contrib
ute, plus assessments against those who
receive direct benefits from new ex-
| tensions.
Return" on investment in the
water plant should be computed in
terms Of water, the highest return being
q plentiful supply, available to all al
a price that merely covers the cost OF
maintaining the system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
ALTAR.

He lies asleep beneath a covering stone,
His hours measured by sentry's feet;
Lovingly. known, yet awfully unknown,
To those who seek him in his high retreat
Here flower lips pressed, white hair droops low
Upon cold marble; trembling hands betray
The sterner heartbreak. Nations come and 60,
Old feuds forgotten as they bend to pray.
This is the altar Of country's grief:
Here from Deaths little victory, arise
(Safe from the spelling breath Of Time, the thief
The steady flames of deathless sacrifice;
Here hate is purged love finds healing need,
Valour is consecrated to its deed.
EDITH MIRICK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

Art critics are mystified by some OF
the futuristic creations. Many OF the
pictures prove SO puzzling to the VEN
turesome brain as to lead to the con-
clusion that, after all, crossword puz-
zles are safer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

The figures of stock fluctuations are
still being discussed. But there is likely
to be little friendly enthusiasm for the
man who comes forward with q conf
Dental tip on the market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
Mature Lawyers Favored.

From the GAINESVILLE Daily Gazette.
A Boston lawyer writes to the Tran
script that no man ought to practice
law Slntil he was 20. We have heard
Of lawyers who waited that long before
they had practice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

Control Of the D. C. water supply
becomes a matter of especial response
bility when water sparkling pure from
the hydrant is nearly the only beverage
that can be taken without encountering
suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

When a man with as many friends
as James J. Riordan commits sui
eide he shows an excess of pride which
prevents him from frankly stating his
circumstances to those who would, no
doubt, be willing to help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

The tariff bill will be q fine article
when completed, but is causing great
deal of wear and tear on the rewrite
men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
One Difficult Problem.

From the Eimira Star-Gazette.
We can't see how the colleges, If
they are truly in touch with the times,
will be able to hold out against foot
ball merger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

Money Is not q supreme topic Of in
terest. Even the immense transactions
on the Stock Exchange do not suffice
to diminish the eager demand for foot
ball news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
Often Not Even That.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Those who insist that home should be
more than a parking place seem to be
losing sight of the fact that often it
isn't even that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
Women Have Next Say.

From the Asbury Park Evening Press
An ancient prejudice has been re-
vivedl The mayor of Lynn, Mass, has
forbidden women to smoke upon the
stage or in the movies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

Professional traders have had so many
disappointing performances that invita-
tons are being frankly extended to am
ateur talent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

If numbers can help in getting at the
truth, the many witnesses In the Nc
Pherson case should eventually bring to
light some decisive information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
How About Saxophones?

From the Utica Observer Dispatch.
BY q recent customs ruling small
ukuleles are classed as musical instTu-
ments. Well, well, how about thatP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
"Signs" of the Times.

From the Tulsa Daily World.
The leaves win not take on deal OF
color this Autumn, but it is understood
the billboard men are trying to remedy
the deficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
Remains to Be Stung.

From the Saginaw Sunday News.
New Jersey is credited by the Depart
ment of Agriculture with having eS
pirated its gypsy moth pest. But fl
returns on the skeeterS are not yet In.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

From the Charleston CIV. 'va) Daily Mail
A newspaper suggests that the sid
motorist should take to the less ira.
eled roads. Where are they?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
Seven Points Enough.

From the Detroit News.
We never saw team that could make
seven points 90 farther, from week to
week, than Otl1e @tate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
An Ambitious Program.

From the Fort Wayne News-sentinel,
The American Bar Association
urging repeal Of all unenforceable Law
An ambitious and far-reaching PR
gram slirelyl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
Add Smiles.

From the Buffalo Evening News
Smile for today: AS futile as q mar
ried man on the witness stand telling
lies to female jurors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

Houdini and the Lobbyists.
From the Bay city Daily Times.
We no longer have Harry Houdi
with us, but then there are the CO.
gressional lobbyists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
Misleading Comparison.

Misleading Comparison.
Didn't tell you not to play the
stock market?" said the father.
eyes" said the willful but sad youth.
But I knew men who had gained con-
siderable sums by playing it and I never
could ore that you made nickel by
letting it alone"
1--WE honor our ancestors" said HI
Ho, the sage of Chinatown, yet we
who shall be ancestors in turn show
far too little respect for one another"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication Of all rews dis
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local ews
published herein. All rights Of publication Of
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

Don't tell a man dat needs consola-
tion," said Uncle Eben, his troubles Is
his own fault. Dat only makes him
feel worse"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHrLANDER JOHNSON.

Time to Be Good.
It's generally understood
Unless some persons mend their ways,
Developing intentions good,
Surprise will mark the holidays.
We've heard q most distressing noise,
And harsh words often made us pause.
Unless they change, we warn the boys,
There won't be any Santa Claus.
This is the season Of the year
When best behavior should be shown;
When every conscience should be clear
And simple truth should be made
known.
SO folks both big and little try,
When studying books or making laws.
For fear you'll find, when weeks pass by,
There isn't any Santa Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

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

Echo Of the Stock Exchange.
There Is q Taurus in the sky;
TSsre Is an Ursus, too.
I wish some place far of on high
Each Bull and Bear were due.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

Regular Employment.
Nobody gets a chance to shirk,
And life has lost its beauty,
For nearly half the towns at work,
Engaged on Jury duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

Q. What makes railway cars rock
from side to side when running
rapid1y?-W. H. B.
A. The Bureau of Standards says
condition of the running gear cause
the rocking of cars from side to side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

Jud Tunkins says If we get shorter
working hours everybody will have more
time to read love stories and detective
novels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

what is your idea of your chief duty
as q statesman"
Things don't seem like they used
TO-" said Senator Sorghum. MY idea
once was that it was q statesman's
duty to solve problems. My present
duties seem to consist largely in asking
questions for others to answer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

Q. Who was the goddess Of health2
r.. S.
A. Hygeia, the daughter Of AescuIa-
Plus and Epione, was the goddess Of
health. She was represented as q
young woman giving a serpent drink
out OF q saucer, the serpent being
twtned around her arm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-11

9. Was a son of Daniel webster's
killed in the Mexican War?-C. G. L.
A. Maj. Edward Webster, the son OF
Daniel Webster, was killed during the
Mexican War in 1848.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-04

BID HOOVER GODSPEED-Photo shows the com.
MISSION which escorted President'eect Hoover to the
Chilean frontier bidding him Godspeed at Caraeoles
high up in the Andes mountains In the group
Captain Castor Net, naval aide to the Chilean presi'
DENT Felix Nieto. under secretary Of state Mr. Hoover
and Colonel Carlos Carcias military aide to the
president International Sev.ree,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-04

GAS ROCKS LONDON-Remarkabe photo taken in
Bloomsbury section Of London after gas main had blown
up recently Many houses were wrecked automobile traffic
disrupted and telegraph and telephone communication
suspended for hours by the blasts l.nru.o.., N.v,r.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-04

READY FOR BUSINESS Governor Franklin D.
Roosevelt, Al Smiths successor in the executive man
sion At Albany. N. y, photographed as he got down
to work At his dak prior to the Inauguration ceremony
lnternaona, Newsrsd
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-04

QUEENS PROTECE-' 'Prin.
cess Ivy Eldndgc. Of Addle,
stone, Eng, ark,haired, bright,
eyed child Of FIVE has been Sc,
lccted by Queen Mary as her
proteae under scheme carried
out at the Princess Mary Model
Village Homes
international NewsreeI
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
Country Boy In Biggest City Is
 Most Widely Read us. Journalist

Whose writings are read daily by the greatest number of people? You are almost sure to guess wrong on the answer to this question, unless you are acquainted with the news paper business as whole in the United States. The most widely read newspaper writer is o. o. Mcintyre, who writes about New York as he sees it. Even in books and magazines there is no writer who can count his readers in such large figures as Me Intyre can use with assurance. It is possible that the Bible has more daily readers, since millions of peo- pie make the reading of few verses from Scripture as a rule of life. It is not possible to estimate how many readers of the Bible there are every day. but it is fairly easy 10 estimate McIntyres readers, because the num- Der of newspa pers printing his writ ings and the circulation of each are matters of record.
 The newspapers now printing Ms Intyres New York letters have a to- ldl Ul dDOuI -D,uUU,VUu ItdutlS, etlli surveys indicate that not less than -fourths of the readers are daily followers of Mcintyre. So here is a writer who may confidently count upon fifteen million readers for anything he may write for daily newspaper. No other writer has ever commanded anything ap preaching such a gigantic audience, day after day.
 Mcintyre was born in Plattsburg, Missouri. and spent most of his earlier years at Gallipolis, Ohio. He is an insurabIe small town boy. AL though he has been writing New York letters for newspapers for four ten years, he still has the fresh, rural viewpoint He has never been dazzled by the bright lights of Broadway. He goes about the town, keenly observing its life and man. ners, and noting the thousand and one sensations and reflections that the city brings to him. Then he writes his letter to the "home folks And McIntyre's nome folks" include at least fifteen million persons who like to hear about the big city from their very own representative-the unspoiled lad from the boundless West
 o. o. Mcintyre is one of the best known writers in New York, and constantly associates with the liter ary lights who shine out for brief or long periods from the worlds metropolis. But he never allows the atmosphere of the night clubs and the philosophy of the wise-crackers to sour or cmbitter his outlook upon life. He is convinced that New York is just Plattsburg and Galllpols, oyorrrown and rich. He sees human
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
|CHINESE REPORT
 REPRISAL THREAT
Russians Alleged to Have Begun
 Offensive Sunday

Tokyo, Oct. Is R)-Official Chinese news from Harbin reporting a Chinese Russian battle at Lahasu- su in which 500 Chinese soldiers were drowned, stated that the Rus- sians have occupied Lin Kiang Hisien and have threatened further ,'reprisals" in Manchuria.
 Chinese official reports allege that the Russian activity began Sunday night when the Russians started in tensive air bombing which crippled telegraph and telephone communica- tions in the Lin Kiang Hsien region. The reports said that the Chinese defenders of that village were forced to retreat. It was not known ing.
 A Soviet statement reaching Har- bin by way of Khabarovsk says that the Soviet army and navy took de- cisive steps on the Amur frontier as a reprisal for Chinese gunfire and mine laying in the river aimed at Soviet steamers
 The statement asserts that the same punishment will follow any future reptitions of these actions by the Chinese.
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 FOR BEST RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
GOLD DIGGERs OF BROADWAY

Winnie Lightner is evidently sestined to be always a tomboy. For the stellar musical comedy and tariety stage star, who made her arst stage appearance as a tomboy, Ind then capitalized on this odd Character as Q headliner, enacts a iomboy role as one of the nugget gathering chorus girls in Gold piggers of Broadway" Warner Brothers and Nitaphone 100 per cent aatural color, singing, talking, danc- hg picture in technicolor now at the Capitol theater all this week.
 Quite by accident, Winnie became 1 professional tomboy. Upon her first Stage appearance as young girl, he was to be a singer, but her boy Sh clothes and muddy shoes i'm eediately brought gales of laughter rom the audience. Since that time she has always been a tomboy play ng in vaudeville as q headliner for hany years, and as the star of musi- .al comedies.
 Beginning next Sunday for four lays the Capitol will offer The Four Feathers" Paramount's sound Thriller.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
MARRIED FOR Al YEARS
Mir and Mrs. VI. J. ClyneS of TO North Street Have Lived in same House for Four Decades.

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. J. Clyncs. 110 North street, have been married I years, To them, however. that is not news. In fact, anniversaries have become so common that Mrs. Clynes admitted last night that she had for gotten entirely about it.
 And, because anniversaries are common with MT and Mrs. Clynes, they had no celebration. All day, Mrs. Clynes said, she had been so busy that she did not even thinn about her anniversary.
 Mr. and Mrs. Clynes were married in St. Anne's church, Holden Lan- castershire, England. One year after their marriage they came to New Britain and have been living at ITO North street ever since. Thre. of their eight children are living They are James, Constable Frank and Joseph. They also have three grandchildren.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
HulIaney Will Head
 Gas Officials Society

Atlantic City, \. l., Oct. 15 LPr- B. J. MulIaney of Chicago, vice president of the Peoples Gas Light t Coke Co.,, was chosen president of he American Gas association at to- Iay's session Of the annual cOnven- jon of that organization. Mr. MUl- eney will succeed Oscar II. togE of New York. vice president of tho Con olidatcd Gas Co.. who is completing l two year tcrm
 Clifford F. Paige, of Brooklyn. x. ', vice president o' tho Brooklyn pniou Gas Co, was cjestod vice pres dent of the assocjation.
 Mr. Paige has been treasurer for he last two years.
 William J. Welsh, president and general manager of the Now York Ind Richmond Gas Go, Stapletou. \. T., was elected treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
,W0MAN'S CLUB HAS
 FIRST FALL MEETING
Luncheon and Music Enjoyed at
 Masonic Temple Program

The Woman's club of New Brit ain opened the 1929-1930 season with luncheon which was held this noon at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Buell. B. Bassette, president of the club, opened the meeting with words of greeting. The club sang the Doxology
 Luncheon was served by the so- cial and hospitality committees. The tables were attractively decorated with tall candles in pastel shades and nut baskets of the same pre- vailing colors. During the lunch con the Philharmonic quartet pro- vided a delightful musical enter tainment in the form of negro spirituals. Later Mrs. Bassette spoke of the program which has been planned for the coming season.
 The secretary's report was pre- Sented and also report by Miss Mrs. J. H. Kirkham spoke of the literary contest, called attention to
 he fact that the time had been 'Xtended 10 October 29th and urged all contestants to send in their manuscripts. A vote of thanks was given by the club to the social and hospitality committees. The lunch con proved to be a great success as a social occasion. giving the mem bers an opportunity of greeting each Ot her and of pXtpD6iDe 9 greet in " to new members and new officers.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
LIANT MO7ORIS7
 FIGHTS POLICEMAN
l'Ies to Attack Officer Again in
 Court Today

2 Woburn. Mass, Oct. 15 UP)- Nellenot E. Graham. 24, feet 4 pches tall and weighing 193, ap- peared in district court here today sn a speeding charge. E Unable to pay a S1O fine, he was demanded to the town lock-up in tustody of Sergeant William H. Rogers,
 In the courthouse corridor the de- iendant and police officer became smbroiled in 9 fist fight Graham Was overpowered by several court tttaches
 Back in court a few minutes later, Graham was rearraigncd on an as Iault charge While Sergeant Rogers sas testifying against him the husky defendant, shrieking "I.iaf'' eaped from the dock and tried to srapple with the witness.
 ; Policemen handcuifed him and re- turned him to the dock.
 Judge John G. Mcguire found him guilty and imposed q three month ail sentence. Graham appealed, When the court set bail ct $1,o00, Graham tainted.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
AT THE, PALACE

A mighty new drama of desert romance, shaped by the same hand that carved immortal glory for Ru- dolph Valentino in The Sheik," comes 10 the Palace theater tomor- row. The production is Love in the Desert" directed by George Mel ford for F. B. o. with Noah Beery, Olive Borden and Hugh Trevor in the leading roles. It is here for d two day stay.
 In Love in the Desert" Melford takes a story elementally different from 'The Shcik" and against the same brilliant backgrounds Weaves it into sparkling and intriguing drama. Here. the sheik proves the villain and Noah Beery gives to the role all his sturdy talent for things un- pleasant.
 The companion feature is "The Woman ir White" with Blanche Sweet and q supporting all star cast. "The Woman in White" is q delight full love story-flaming romantic and dramatic. Also selected short sub- jtctS on same program.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-15
SUSPECTED SAFE CRACKER
 RELEASED ON S2,000 BOND
Stanley Pawelcyk, Held in Connec- ton with Job at Erwin Hotel,
 Released on Bail.

When Attorney Thomas r. Me- Donough interceded and got the bonds of Stanley Pawelcyk, 23, AZ Broad street, reduced from S5,000 to s2,000 Monday afternoon, Stan ley's father Frank posted a prop erty bond at the police station Mon- day evening and Stanley was re- leased, after spending 36 hours in iail, held on a technical charge Of breach of the peace in connection with safe cracking at the Mohican Market early Sunday morning.
 Pawelcyk, who complained of a weak heart, all day was given medl- cine at regular intervals by Officer James McCabe. Monday evening when he was released by Lieuten- ant Rival he complained of slight dizziness. His trial as well as that of Joseph Ciezynski, 20, will take place Thursday morning in police court. Ciezynski will be represented by Judge William r. Mangan. Both men were living at the Erwin hotel at the time that they were appre- henQed.