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THE STAMP ACT

NNE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR
~ years ago today the British
house of lords passed the stamp act
and made war with the American
colonists only a matter of time. 1t
gave the colonists their greatest
slogan" Taxation without repre-
sentation is tyranny"
Practically every business trans
action in the colonies was taxed
More than fifty paragraphs of the
bill affected various kinds of docu-
ments. These all began: "For every
skin or piece of vellun or parch-
ment, or sheet or piece OF paper, on
which shall be engrossed, written or
printed i. +. a stamp duty OF
amount" "a license for retailing
Of spirituous liquors" cost three
pounds.
Packs of playing cards were taxed
a shilling and every pair Of dice,
ten sl1illings."
The act brought an era of pa
triotic self-denial to the colonies.
The wearing of mourning for de-
ceased relatives was dispenses with,
because the cloth was of British
manufacture.
Lamb was included on no petri-
OTIS menu, because the number of
wool producing sheep had TO be in
creased.
The time soon came, however,
when sterner opposition than this
had to be made.
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Border Prosperity

MEANWHILE, FL Paso is enjoy
4VA ing q real season OF prosper
ity. A third oil refinery is under
construction, as well as a 100000
cooper plant. The irrigation dis
trict, with Elephant Butte dam as
its main prop, is turning out even
better than was expected. Two hun
dred thousand acres of land are
being farmed in the Ell Paso valley,
with all water charges paid up to
date, which is a record for irrigation
districts can match.
The county, city and federal gov
eminent are cooperating to build
one of the biggest and best equipped
airports in the country It will con-
tain 1900 acres and boast every
modern device.
Aviation certainly is getting a grip
on this part of the country.
While in one of the local banks
yesterday, I heard arrangements
made for a man to fly from San
Antonio to Mexico City. While at
a dinner Wednesday night, T heard
two prominent Ell Pasoans talk over
the prospects of getting a plane and
flying over the border to see what
really is going on.
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SOMETHING IS WRONG
HE MADE A MISTAKE
A SCHOOL OF SHARKS

OF course, Anne Morrow may
" call him Augustus, if she
wants to, but he will always be
Indy to the rest of us.
Augustus sounds more like a
meat market than like a trans-At-
lantic flight.
The Wilbur family has done fair
ly we'll, with one of them getting
I into the cabinet and another get
ting seat on the United States cir
cult bench.
Fearing that the showing OF
Stribling in the recent bout with
Sharkey will injure the knock down
and drag-out industry, Florida
wants legislation to compel prize
ring darlings to take it more SER
iously.
That's civilization for your whis-
kers-pass a law to make men
fight!
Gillespie, the cowboy who clipped
with the Chicago heiress, will hard
ly last in the movies, as this is his
first marriage.
He will have to give Cupid a
workout before he can hope to
register at Hollywood
A former Governor Of Missouri,
Arthur M. Hyde, the new secretary
of agriculture, may be a dirt farmer,
but he looks more like a bondholder.
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human nature in some of us-re-
mains homeopathic?
I am an ex-soldier and served in
the war from Nov 90, 1915, until
Oct. II, 1917 with the French army
and from that date until November,
1920, with the American forces.
saw the conflict from beginning I'M
til finish. Mr. Gresham is without
authority and with less knowledge,
to speak intelligently against the
soldiers bonus. I synpathize with
every man who witnessed the hor-
rows of the war and I am sure that
everybody familiar with his expert
ence is with that soldier.
vT.D.
Editor Times-I saw in the paper
recently where family was freez-
ing to death and had only a few
erusts Of bread to keep the mother
and children from starving. That
condition should not exist. with all
this immense prosperity in a land
flowing with milk and honey. The
large bakeries have hundreds of nice
loaves of bread returned every day
which are sold fol hog feed at very
small sum. Couldn't it be possible
to have some Of our big-hearted
people make arrangements for some
Of our societies to get this bread and
give it to some OF the needy people
who are starving?
I & @. 8.
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Reason

A S you ride through the country
L n and see the number of aban-
doned farms and the crying need
of repairs on those that are not
abandoNed, then turn to the papers
and read that the recent rise in
the stock of the First National Bank
of New York City Melted its pres
dent, George F. Baker, a gain of
$42,OO0,0O0 in two days, you sus-
pect that something is radically
wrong with prosperity" of the
United States.
Several thousand millionaires who
would give anything to go to Wash
ington and open a social castle, If
they could only procure front seat
in official life, find it hard to be-
lieve that Colonel William j, Dona-
van actually declined the post of
secretary Of war.
jim Reed overlooked bet while
fighting the bill which provides for
a f7ve-year sentence for bootleggers,
that he did not offer an amendment,
providing the same punishment for
all statesmen who vote dry and
drink wet.
If we had such a law and it were
enforced, we suspect the house and
senate would resemble a Grand
Rapids furniture display.
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Beaten Out

AS a matter Of fact 1 will admit
that the Radcliffe girls wrote bet
ter plays than we did. It was the
custom Of Prof. Baker to read MS
manuscripts which came from his
female section. They filed us with
envy and also suffused us with
bushes.
The plain fact of the matter is
that the young ladies Of Radcliffe
we're capable of a frankneSs and
gusto which left us nowhere.
Man is too modest. That is one
Of the chief reaso ns why he should
not be educated by himself but
brought up N the rowdy and en-
liVening companlonship Of college
women.
icopyrlght. 1929. for The Tines)
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No Loyalty to Command

d ATHER optimistic, would say
IN especially if the fighting be-
comes serious and the various
leaders are forced to act on their
own initiative. Mutiny has a way of
splitting the mutineers, and REBEL
ion, unless thoroughly organized,
can go right down the line.
In this particular instance, there
is no great issue to command loyalty.
Even if there were, there seems to
be no great amount of loyalty to
command.
If generals can revolt, why not
colonies, captains and privates.
No peculiarly fertile imagination
is required to fathom the drift of
this upheaval, unless it can be
quickly suppressed.
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Experience

AM not speaking merely as
u theorist. In my day, many years
ago, Horace Mann high school was
a co-educational institution. It has
since gone back to segregation, but
not on my account.
To be sure, there must have been
some force at work to distract me
from my studies since I spent so
brief time with them, but it was
not the close association with any
of the female scholars.
Although they volleyed and thun-
dered to the right and left of me
like guns turned upon the Light
Brigade, can not remember that
any one Of them ever aimed her
attention at me. This neglect may
have been based upon the fact that
when we took the annual ballot for
the handsomest man in the class,
the best dressed and the one most
iikly to succeed I got no votes.
Still, / think there was some edu-
cational value in the opportunity to
watch the female mind in action. At
the age of IS already was preco-
cious enough to know that most Of
the stuff which is talked about as
10 physiological difference between
men and women is very largely stuff
and nonsense.
When pupil is called up to the
blackboard to work out problem
in plane geometry, there is no such
thing as male or female. You have
only intelligence or lack Of it.
Woman, have observed, after the
manner of the elephant, remem-
bered a little better than men do.
Some Of the worlds most poignant
tragedies are based upon this fact.
Possibly there is something to bit
terness behind my irnpertinence. In
Prof. Bakers English forty-seyen
we all wrote plays and a manager
in Boston agreed to produce each
year the one which seemed to him
the best. He was about to declare
for my four-act comedy called
adele Dispose" when the returns
came in from Radcliffe where Prof.
Baker also had a class. / did nos
get the prize or the production.
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Difference in Progress

III PASO and Juarez offer a vivid
H. Illustration of the difference
between American and Mexican
progress.
Forty years ago, Juarez was the
better toWn-more progressive. more
modern, more commanding in its
position.
Forty years ago, Adolph Swartz,
who now controls the biggest dry
goods store in FL Paso, came to this
section with some $50 and the idea
that he wanted to start business
of his own.
He selected Juarez because all the
good stores were there.
Now FL Pas has many sky scrap
erS, while Juarez has none.
The e. Paso street car company
furnishes transportation for Juarez.
Ell Paso banks keep Juarez money
safe, and FL Paso stores get most
of the Juarez trade.
It shows what peace can do, what
energy can do, what education can
DO, as compared to disorder and all
that goes with it.
The slight effect Mexican revoIu-
ton now produces on this side Of
the border clinches the argument.
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be forthcoming OF
necessity as more
is learned a b gu t
the nature of light.
Of course, whether
Einstein or some
other genius will
furnish the the
cries of the future,
is impossible to
say.
1t is interesting,
in this connection,
to note that Sir
Isaac Newton, who
formulated the law
of universal grav-
itatiOn. also made
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: David Dietz ON Science
-- David Dietz on Science -
Mystery of Light Gro7os
No. 298

NNE of the greatest mysteries in the world is the
~ nature of light. The mystery is not completely
solved In fact it is in some respects bigger mys-
terry today than ever before
AS result one may state with confidence that
Einsteins new theory is not tha last word the sub
jest of physical phenomena Additional theories will
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I'D as an
opinions ex
pressed in this
column ar
those Of enc
OF Am erica $
most interest
ing writer
and are pre-
scented with
out regard 70
their agree
ment with the
editorial atti-
tude Of this
paper.
The Editor.
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I I
SEEMS
TOT ME
By HAYWOOD
BROUN

TN response to a recent coy AMI
n nouncement that I liked to be in
teryiewed, there came a considerable
number of young journalists fror1
local high school papers. They al
ways asked the same questions and
1 always gave the same answers
And on one subject there seemed
to be complete agreement.
Boys, girls and veteran columnists
were all committed to eo-education,
Indeed, it is difficult for me TO IN
derstand the recent drive in certain
universities for segregation Of the
sexes.
AS I understand it, education is
intended to fit the young for life. II
this is so, the scholar should prospeE
best in an environment which pro-
vides him with a true crosS-seCtion
of society.
The boy who goes after gradua
ton into some businesses or profes-
sion will find women among his as
sociates. Why should he not learn
his trade under similar conditions?
OF course, I have heard that the
presence of women upon a campus
may prove a distraction to the
earnest athlete or student. But this
is distraction which no man can
escape save in monastic life. He
might as well get used to it as soon
as possible.
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prominent doctor told an audience in, Boston the
other day that laughter not only is exercise but aids
digestion That's why so few Washington correspond
ents have stomach trouble.
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An elephants bath requires $2i worth of soap and
more than 500 worth Of Indian OIL Just the item
you've been hunting for to decorate that income tax
blank.
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Citizen Coolidge is to write magazine articles in
which he is expected to explain some OF the health
problems of President Are we going to find out
what kind of cigarets kept him so robustP
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Q.-Can eyestrain cause
headache?
Am examination of the
eyes and of the use of the eyes
is of the utmost Importance in
discovering the cause Of head
ache of unknown origin.
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DAILY THOUGHTS

The lip of truth shall be estab-
lished forever; but lying tongue
is but for moment.-Prov.
1919.
q r.
INTEGRITY gains strength By
4 use.-TiHotson.
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driven by one-sixth horsepower
motor which causes a belt to vi
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Education VS., Hibernation

PARTICULARLY in such institu-
Il tions as are hidden away in re-
mote hill communities I think the
lot of the average student is hard
when there is no co-educaJion.
Whether you like it or not, there
is ample evidence that woman is
going to take on an increasing i'm
portance in business, politics and ell
the affairs of the world. We must
live with her and compete with her
and so why not begin at the very
beginning and get used to her in
the class room?
In the great state universities,
open to both sexes, there still is a
dean for women, the Clarence Bar
low Hall for women Cor some such
name) and a curfew hour.
In the college of my dreams there
would be co-education at dormi-
tories as well as o-educational
classrooms, although you would I'M
derstand that I am not insisting
on co-educational roommates.
I believe that such male opposi-
ton as exists at Cornell, let us say,
against women students is founded
very definitely on fear. Other rea-
sons are given. The proponents Of
the monastic system argue that CO.
education hurts college spirit. be-
lieve that girls cheer little less
heartily at the football games and
that sometimes they entice crew
men out to tea at such seasons as
they should be in training.
These reasons seem to me neither
important nor real. The truth of
the matter is that the college girl
usually does a little better in her
classes than her male competitors.
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BY DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN
Editor Journal of the American Medical
Association and of Hygeia, the
Health Magazine.

a MONG the most popular of re-
IA cent advices to which the
term health" has been assigned is
the vibrating motor.
Essentially this is a machine
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why is rain water called soft an,

Why is rain water called soft and
river water hard?
River water contains more OF less
lime and other ingredients that
make water hard. These materials
are. dissolved out of rock and are
usually present The same is true
Of well water. Rain water is almost
entirely free from mineral matter
and is therefore not hard.
How often did Jack Dempsey fight
Jess willard?
Once.
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Some peoples brain children seem pretty well
spoiled.
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The soldiers bonus bill having been
killed in the legislature. no further
letters on this subject will be printed at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-29
ID. A. r. Activities

The State Historic committee met
December 10 at Continental Hall. All
papers were postponed by request to
allow for q brief meeting. Mrs. Grove,
State historian, reported q recent con-
ference with Col. Grant and his ex-
pressed interest in the milestone ques-
ton, adding that Miss Glassy's desired
bus tour for visitors, touching each
milestone, Is really In project-as a
boulevard cireling the original city. He
was delighted ct the interest shown by
the sponsoring chapters In repairing
and renovating these historic markers
and offered his sincere cooperation.
Miss Harvey spoke Of the cost of the
marker on the Marshall residence, and
of Mr.. Lambs generous reduction, urg-
ing all chapters to report as soon as
possible what each wishes to share in
the memorial-what will be given and
when. Sixteen chapters have already
shared in this.
Historians were asked to attend the
ceremony In Rock Greek Cemetery, the
marking of the grave Of our past State
regent, Mrs. Wiley, and two prizes
mentioned for the marking contest
pOO w tAAC NtSANC eANhlk HAOcb 6ClICIOuo4y
to the markers, and SIS to the State
marking the greatest number of places.
And votes are asked for the most his
toric spot In the District by Miss Lin
coin and Mrs, James Caldwell.
The state vice regent, Miss Harmon,
was guest speaker. She accented espe-
cially the vital importance of interest
in history. Dolly Madison and Samuel
Gorton Chapters reported contributions
to Kenmore and to markers, and Miss
Mary Durham spoke for the gift from
Continental Chapter. Mrs. Wagner's
report as corresponding secretary told
Of rs postals mailed, several letters and
10 regents reached by phone in regard
TO the memorial.
Capitol Chapters December nneetins
was held ut the home Of Mrs. Edward
9. Goodwin with Mrs. ]. Fleming anc
Mrs. B. D. Smell assisting hosteSses
| There were 20 members and q guest,
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CLUBWOMEN OF THE NATION
Mrs Dunbar Represents General Federation White House
Conference-New Voters Service to Be Inaugurated.
Mrs Wiley Breakfasts.

elected national chairman Of the en-
tire organization, declared that the
failure of the modern home to func-
ton properly Is due in great part to
the inferior position given married
women in the laws. Mrs. wiley gave
her radio talk over a nation wide hook
up under the auspices of the Woman's
Party Thursday evening Of the past
week.
IN some States the mother is not
legally the parent Of her child" Mrs.
Wiley said. In practically every
State there is a legal double standard
of morality between husband and wife.
In other States the property Of the
wife is entirely within the control Of
the husband, and in some even the
earnings Of the woman belong to her
husband Laws of divorce and Sepa-
ration discriminate against the wife
and mother. The laws Of inheritance
are fiagrantly unjust to the woman.
Finally, the married woman who
needs to seek gainful employment finds
herself hampered by the so-called well
fare laws which actually prevent wom-
en- from holding many jobs and mill
tate against them unfairly in their
competition with men in the labor mar
ket. These laws prevent open contract
for the labor on the same footing with
men. and while fencing women in as
class. prevent their growth and power
of achievement.
THE failure of the modern home to
function properly is largely due to the
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What Do You Know About Washington?
If Your Family Hasn't Car, It's the Exception Not the Rule
in Washington.

Among the other interesting facts
brought out by the report is the esti-
mate that the average car runs for six
and three-fourthS years before its ultt-
mate owner finally junks 1t.
If you drive your car more than
II 900 miles a year you are getting
more than average use out of 1t. II
you average less than that it should
hold up better and longer than the
average for your model.
The average number of miles per gall
lon of gasoline Is 1712 for four, 14i2
for q light six and IS for a medium six
You need. have no feeling of chagrin
ments. About six out of every ten new
cars are sold that way. About seven
out of every ten people who buy a new
10 per cent of these trade-inS are i'm
n1ediately junked.
OF all the cars built last year, almost
90 per cent were closed models. About
one in every five cars made was a coupe
and one in every four coach or two
door sedan.
The registration Of new motor cars
in the whole United States in the first
six months Of 1929, in round numbers,
included the following:
Ford. 5000; Chevrolet, 5000;
Essex, 10000; Whippet, $4,000; Pom
tiac, 100000; Buick, 10000; Dodge,
$4,000; Nash, $4,000; Oldsmobile, S.
600; Plymouth. $4,000; Chrysler, $4,000;
Studebakes, 100000; Hudson, 10000;
Graham-Paige, $4,000: De Soto, $4,000.
(Copyrisht, 1921
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Total cost per mile .6.42 7.sa
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present. The historian, Mrs. Smell, re-
ported that Mrs Grove. State historian,
was much pleased with Capitol Chap
ter's donation Of IS toward the marker
for the Justice Marshall home. Mrs.
F. E. Upton read a letter pertaining
to the Ellis Island work and reported
that members would be given until Feb
ruary 20 to make contributions for the
box to be sent. The patriotic educa-
ton committee, under Craftsmanship of
Mrs. E. G. Rittue, reported card party
given with the cooperation of Mrs.
Catherine Maggie at the latter's home
and $25 cleared for this work. They
had also packed boxes for the school
at Crossnore and one for the Helen
Dunlap School,
After some discussion Of the proposed
budget system 1t was voted to have
Capitol Chapter make its appropriations
to the committees this year as usual.
Ten dollars was voted to national de-
Tense and the regent. Mrs. G. A. Mar
tin, announced that Ellis Island, Emil
grants Manual and Student Loan would
receive the usual appropriations. The
treasurer was instructed TO pay to the
national society the per capita tax. 1t
was also voted that should the neces-
sary 25 chapters approve and take action
on raising an emergency fund for
patriotic education Capitol Chapter will
give 50. q year for the next five years.
Mrs. G. E. Macdonald of the national
defense committee gave q report of a
recent State committee meeting, and
read editorials from various parts Of
the country in defense of the D. A. r.,
which had been so criticized by Rev.
William r. Stidger Of Boston.
Miss Lucille Hardesty was received
into membership. Singing Of The Star
Spangled Banner" O Christmas reading
by Miss Bertha Moore and the singing
of Christmas carols closed the meeting.
Manor House Chapter held its De
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tiers in their achievements for these
ambitious children Mrs. Caldwell
stated. Military training camps for
boys. now being established in other
States, were inaugurated and financed
first in the District of Columbia, under
the auspices of this COMMITTEES, Mrs
Earl B. Fuller chairman"
Miss Mae Helm. chairman Of the leg
islative committee, reported the tndorse-
ment of the following bills now pending
in the United States Congress: That
Flag day be made q national holiday:
that THE Star Spangled Banner be
made the national anthem, and that an
individual flag be adopted for the Dis
trict of Columbia. Every d. A. r. in
the country was urged to support theAe
bills, especially that providing District
of Columbia State flag.
The budget system Of financing its
activities was adopted by an almost
unanimous vote Of the meeting, repre-
senting membership of nearly 4.0Oo
District of Columbia D. A. r.
Mrs. John M. Beavers, former State
regent and national vice president gen
eral; Miss Janet Richards and Mrs. A.
E. T. Hansmann led the discussion In
favor OF the resolution.