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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
'Stable Practices

stable Practices.
"The fire shall be kept burning
upon the altar continually, 1t shall
not 90 ut" (Levtttcus, utt3.
In spite of the changed and changing
conditions that have marked this period
we are bound to recognize that there
are certain fixed conventions and prac-
tees that long experience has proved TO
be indispensable. Each period is marked
by certain changes in our methods and
habits Of social and industrial inter
course They are also marked by
changing styles and fashions, SO much
so that we come 10 classify given Pc
RODS for what they represent in habits
of dress.
There are those today who like to In
sist that nothing is stable and fixed
that experience counts for little or
nothing and that self-expression tran
sends all else. They are somewhat like
those unfortunate people who in an
other hectic period sought to DO away
with the beautiful frescoes and adorn-
ments Of the English cathedrals and to
Danish from these sacred buildings
everything that expressed the fine things
of sentiment. These extreme modern
lists would disown their obligation to the
past and think only in terms Of selfish
desire and the satisfaction of their own
fancies.
We are witnessing today sweeping
changes in those wholesome conventions
and chivalrous practices that were once
conspicuous In our domestic and social
life. The above text Is from an ancient
book that records the precise direction
given to a people concerning the main
tenance Of devotional practice. The
fire on the altar was a symbol of the
abiding presence of God In the life Of
His people; hence It should never be ex-
tinguished. Inadequate as the symbol
might be, the recognition Of It and the
unfailing maintenance Of 1t meant much
to those who recognized Its significance
and value. Symbols to the man who
tests everything by It's practical value
and who thinks of life In terms OF util-
ity mean little or nothing, and yet the
fact remains that symbols Of one kind
and another, usages and practices that
grow out Of fne sentiment, constitute
an important and indispensable element
In life. The flag may be but piece Of
bunting, and yet 1t is the symbol Of q
nations power and unity. We have
formed the habit, and It is whole
some one, Of lifting our hats as 1t passes.
The very act indicates spirit OF re-
spect and reverence. The uplifted cross
on roadside in France was only bit
Of wood with q carved figure Of the
Savior upon It. and vet who shall say
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
Our Tree Population.

The Bureau Of Eficiency's interest In
washington's trees Is commendable and
while some Of Its recommendations are
indicative of more zeal than knowledge
of the facts. those that are worth while
will be used by Clifford Lanl1am, super
intendent of trees and parking, to i'm
press Congress with the necessity Of
continuing what has proved TO be
relatively generous attitude toward the
Capitals tree population.
Mr.. Lanhsms chief interest has been
to maintain the Capitals reputation Of
having more trees than any city, re-
gardless of size. In the world. He has
seen the annual appropriation for trees
grow from about $4,000 thirty years
ago to the $4,000 available in the last
two appropriation bills. For 1891 he Is
asking sl25,0O0. During the present hs-
cal year forty-two hundred trees have
been planted, the largest number in any
fiscal year. II Congress continues 10
give attention to the tree needs of the
District, one need have no fears as to
the result. Mr.. Lanl1am estimates that
the planting of about three thousand
trees o year will enable his department
to keep up with the highway depart
ment, and extend the trees along new
streets.
The District now is beginning to feel
the effects of the system Of tree plant
ing and the selection Of trees that ex-
listed In 1878, when there was formed
the nucleus Of washington's present
tree population. Many Of the trees
planted then were silver naples, Caro-
lima poplars and Lombardy poplars,
quick growing, shallow roofing trees
that are Ill adapted to the present-day
environment where the trees must send
their roots deep into the ground TO
escape the effects Of oil and grease and
concrete streets and sidewalks. And
now, when there is heavy windstorn
these old trees pay the penalty. There
are about twenty thousand of them
that should be replaced, but the cost of
replacing them would be about twenty
dollars each, q sum amounting to more
than four times the annual appropria-
ton now received for planting new
trees, caring for the 106.s2S growing
trees, maintaining a tree nursery and
paying for equipment and personnel.
Instead Of attempting to replace
them all at once, as safety might de-
mand the trees are being replaced grad
ually. Instead of planting the trees
from eighteen to twenty-five feet apart,
as was done originally, the distance
between them varies from forty-five TO
one hundred feet, depending upon the
territory and the kind Of tree. The
Gingko is being planted along narrow
streets: the American elm. red oak and
pin oak on wide streets: Norway maple
for streets of moderate size and, In the
downtown section, where It survives
| when others die, the Oriental plane OF
sycamore tree.
The tree-planting and replacement
policy at the District Building is being
| formulated with an eye for tomorrow.
A broad expression Of that policy is TO
plant a tree every where that one will
grow. II there are apparent vacancie,
along the Districts f1ve-hundred-milt
row Of street trees, there is some ex-
PLANTATION for 1t, and one that is not
hard to find.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
Senatorial Ethics" Studied
By Comparisons With Press

Mr.. Reed could qualify as the leader
Of his side in game against the press
gallery by leading q fight on the floor
for the expulsion Of some "unethical''
Senator.
The preliminary problem, however,
would be:
What are the ethics Of senatorial ex-
istence?
Equipped with the still unknown an:
swer to that question. Mr.. Reed of
Pennsylvania would make splendid
answerer to the problem Of the so-called
existence Of editors and reporters.
(Copyright. 1920
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
SHOOTING STARS
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Exercise.

Exercise.
The doctor said 1t would be wise
To try some daily exercise
I thought to gardening would take,
Performing with hoe and rake;
And from the SOIL so kind, yet crude
I'd wrest some Of my daily food
Yet, day by day, by hunger caught,
The old can opener I sought.
1t is, although unknown to fame,
The means of an athletic game.
My elbows, and my shoulders, too,
I square. for leverage anew,
And even risk wound or 50,
AS forth unto this chase go
The old can opener prize
1t gives me all my exercised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

The allotment or tasks 70 pupils OF
our public schools" says The Star Of
May 20. 1879 ito be
UVerWorklng studied at home, and
r.LJ which requires the
Pupils. duties Of teacher ss has
plant for some time, and lately some
vigorous protests made In The Star
against the practice ELECTED representa-
tons from the teachers Of their side Of
the case, from which it appeared that
parents, children and teachers we're all
the victims Of the system Of overtask-
ing prescribed by the rules Of study.
The number Of studies required Is so
enormous that 1t is necessary not only to
hllot home tasks for the pupils. but the
time OF the teachers L. occupied outside
OF school hours TO the detriment of their
health in the supervision of the multi
tudinous exercises, papers. compositions,
etc, OF the children. The facts show
ing the nature and extent of the evil
were so conclusive that the school board
took the matter up promptly and ap-
pointed an efficient committee of In
vestigation. It is proper to say that
the present school board Is not respon-
sible for the system Of study, which was
adopted some years ago. and vas in
tended originally only as an expert
HlenC, 10 DC revised as experience enOuiQ
show its defects. The committee have
entered upon their work with an ear
nestness that promises good results.
As foundation for their action they
have very properly sought the views Of
the teachers and supervising principals
as To the practical defects of the pres
ent course Of study and the best mode
Of remedying them. In another part Of
the paper o summary of the opinions
Of the principals and nearly all the
teachers is given. It will be seen that
they fully sustain the views expressed
heretofore by The Star as to the OPP
pressively burdensome extent Of text
books and tasks piled upon the pupils.
parents and teachers by the prescribed
course Of study. Not only are the
studies too many. but the text books in
several instances are beyond the COM
prehension OF the grade of the children
using them. It Is complained, too, that
the teachers are obliged to take pupils
in q grade Of classes for which they are
totally untitled and are held respon-
sible for their standing. and the whole
class is unjustly marked for their fail
ure. other defects are pointed out and
remedies suggested, and no doubt the
committee will be able from these rec
concentrations and their own observa-
lions TO make q satisfactory revision of
the present Objectionable course OF
study"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

Since 1920, by more careful use Of fuel.
the class / railroads Of the country
have reduced their fuel bill by $780,
o00, 900 q year which il one factor in
the troubles Of the coal industry.
But with passenger Craf1c the lowest
in 20 years mounting taxes and other
problems, railroad management Is aim
ing toward further economies and EN-
ciencies to increase the All per cent
return on property investment which
the class carriers reported last year.
(Copyright, 1922
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
Pierian Spring Water for Reunions

Once the secretary of a class some
years out in the world from one OF the
larger universities had occasion to give
IN writing to every one of his class
mates the following thought: Always
remember that when you entered col
lege you could not possibly have been
equipped to graduate; that the day you
graduated you could not possibly have
Sassed the entrance requirements, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

An enormous motion picture is an
nounced that includes new effects In
perspective as well as in sound. The
comment made years ago, THE motion
picture Is in its infancy" still applies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
II No Doubt Is.

From the Fort Worth Record Teletram.
Two Texas Senators Clash'-head-
line. But when we read 1t we found
that one merely shook his finger at the
other. We ask to hear a clash Of two
index fingers, some time. 1t must be
deafeninR,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

John D. Rockefeller will give his at
tention to housing problems in densely
populated areas and may find an an
swer to the question when q manager
Of home properties ceases to be q real.
tor and becomes q philanthropist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

The system Of street railway valus-
ton cannot be expected to go into
group psychology and figure the i'm
mense importance of the straphanger
asset.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

There may be some way to dispel
popular hysteria as to q stock market
being q price influence, but If there is
the experts In finance have not dis
covered 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
This Is Nothing New.

From the st. Louis Times.
A mental expert says that there is
very little difference between the man
who Is sane and the one who is insane
AS in other cases, the big difference IL
in getting found out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
Quite a Cutting Idea!

Prom the Indianapolis News.
The North Dakota citizen who had
his teeth pulled in order to pass bad
checks on dentists was cay2h- before
he started an amputation Swindls on
surgeonA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
It Isn't Worry.

From the worcester Evening Gazette.
It is encouraging to learn that Presi-
dent Hoover's loss Of IS pounds in
weight Is attributed to his strenuous en-
counters with the medicine ball, and
not to his encounters with Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

From the Butte Daily Post.
Some wag has said that the five-day
week Is sure to come--when the force
can produce more goods In fve days
than the salesman can sell In six.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

his sisters before they tear your nice
overstuffed chair to pieces. They have
no looks and less breins. II you wa1H
to see Q nice cat, lock ct your best old
friend Jack Sprat!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

There Ia not much hope for senatorial
vacation If all the investigations now
suggested are thoroughly carried on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
One Wav Of Demand Creation.

From the Charleston %. c. Evening Post
In other words, the International
Paper Co. means to sell It's paper even
II 1t has to buy all of 1t itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

A good newspaper man knows not
only how to get information, but when
to keep secret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
Punning Again.

From the Dallas Journal.
The price Of wheat 10 going decidedly
against the grain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

Wisdom and Silence.
This rule applies"
Said Cynics long ago.
you should be wise
But not tell all you know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
Art and 0harnritH.

Art and Obscurity.
why don't you go into motion pic
tures?"
II haven't any publicity" sighed Miss
Cayenne. Tin not even a correspond
ent."
"Resplendent raiment," said Hi Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown, lis the mas
querade by which Age hopes to deceive
Youth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
Thought and Sneech.

Thought and speech.
Don't you believe a statesman ought
to say everything he actually thinks?"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
But he ought not to be encouraged to
waste precious hours trying to say q
whole lot more"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

No Contrast.
l take my radio along,
When TO the wilderness roam.
listen to the jest and song
And might as well have stayed at
home.
de crap game dat calls fob loaded
dice" said Uncle Eben, rs a means fob
takin' too much profit, even IN sellin'
experience"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

Jud Tunkins says he has listened to
so much good advice that he feels like
he had wasted time when he should
have been working.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

And Some Not So Average.
From the Louisville Times
The average man would much rather
have his hands than his face on q Ave-
dollar bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

THE allotment Of tasks to pupils of
our public schools" says The Star Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

THEODORE W. MOVES. Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-26

NeW York once: I'D, liz East end Sc.
Chicago Ofiee: Lake Michigan Building.
European Once: - Resent ST.. London,
England
New Britain herald., 1929-09-20

Eaton, memb ber of the committee which selected Strange Interlude' for the Pulitzer prize last year, and Miss Theresa Helburn and Lawrence Langncr of the Guild defended the play in speeches broadcast from Sta tion WEEI.
 Meanwhile plans were considered under which the play would open at the Hollis street theater on Septem- ber 30 as scheduled. Guild leaders believed it would he possible 10 off set. through federal court action, any attempt the mayor might make to stop the play or paddock the the ater.
 If the case were taken to federal court they pointed out. it would be necessary for Mayor Nichols to prove his contention that Strange Inter- lude' was immoral.
 While Robert G. Dodge Guild counsel. expressed the belief there were grounds for federal court ac- ton, Guild leaders indicated that be- fore such recourse was taken anOth- er attempt would be made to have Mayor Nichols reconsider his stand.
 The city executive would be asked they said, to read the play version of Strange Interlude," which diff fored materially from the story in book form.
 Text of Radio Talk
 Tn his radio speech last night, Eaton said. in part:
 All serious modern art, which
New Britain herald., 1929-09-20

sometimes horri1ies the Victorian minded, is striving for understand ing. It is not, as the mayor puts it, advocating immortality but it is trying to grasp the meaning and place in life of those instincts which so often lead to immortality, and to learn their true place in life.
 Hence it is, in a real sense, striv- ing to find a new morality for the new world O'Neill is leader in this search. Far from being immoral, his purpose is tremendously earnest and his play, Strange Interlude,' is i'm portant because it probes so deeply and earnestly in to our springs o1 action"
New Britain herald., 1929-09-20
FEDERAL ACTION IN
 PLAY BAN PLANNED
Injunction May Be Sought to
 Permit Show to Be Given

Boston. Sept. 2o O-P)-The Bat tie Of the Ban" which started when Mayor Malcolm F.. Nichols frowned on Eugene O'Ncil's prize play, strange Interlude,' was still raging today.
 The mayor himself was abed with Iaryngitis and City Censor John M. Casey also was under a doctors care. after breaking his shoulder. But even with the opposition leaders temporarily removed from the scene of conflict Thoater Guild officials continued their determined cam- rajsu with the slogan. "On With the Show"
 Defend Play Over Radio Last night the Tuaater Guld's side of the ar-Imcut WAS carried to the people Hy radio. Walter Prichard
New Britain herald., 1929-09-20
EXPRESS BODY $
 FOUND BY RANCHER
Woman Who Believed She Owned Earth Possibly Slain

suisun, Calf, Sept. 20-UP)- Tho disappearance of Irene Wolff skill. self-stylcd Empress Of tho World, was explained last night when her body was found in the guflied range land Of Solano county Authorities are proceeding on tho assumption she might have been murdered,
 Body Found by Ranch Boy
 Fhe body of the 57-year old spifster. heiress of a. famous Cali fornia family was found last night by~1S-year old Beruold G.asholi, son Of a rancher.
 For years tho spinstar Was a character of northern California, partly because she was member of an old family the heiross 10 nearly $l0o0ouo and partly ba- cause Of her dolusiou that this and au~the rest Of the worlds money are part of my Kingdom.
 Wandering through the hills she owed, ever worried because of har possessions, which her distorted mind risioned as including all the earth, Miss Wolfskiu was last seen July II,
 She was dressed that day :n ankle-Iength skirt and she hiked toward the sunset over the foothills. When found the body was clad in a pair of brown men's oyeralls Her failure 10 return home caused anxiety and for days men rode through the valleys and over the bills, hunting the "Emprcss".
 Wooden Valley Creek, a few miles rom here, is where young Glashoff stumbled on the body hy accident. Asa result he will collect the $5.o00 reward offered by her brothers, Matt and Ney, wealthy Southern Caiifor- nians
 Dogs Trailed Woman
 A mysterious element is that the region where the body was found was the scene of an extensive search in the days after the disappearance of the Empress Five hundred men. with dogs to lead them. trailcd through the valley on their way to the eIllllS day alter udN. tHl NIu IOJ see the body if it was there then.
 An inquest will be held here late today at which time an effort will be made to determine the cause of death. This was impossible earlier because the body was badly decom- posed, making examination difficult.
 Two theorie are offered. One was that Miss Wolfskill became lost, fell from exhaustion and died. The oth ar was that she was murdered where she got the overalls and why she wore them are among many qucs- lions which remain to be solved.
 The creek where Miss WolfskilI's body was found was only q short distance from the Wolfskill home, IIer'feet were bare, and one foot was goHe, but the water flowing through ne creek, and the presence Of wolves m that region. may have accounted Or the mutilation.
 The body was brought here last light and turned over to Gertrude Hlotz, county coroner, who, after
New Britain herald., 1929-09-20
FIVE SAILING FOR ITALY

When the steamship "Augustus' leaves New York city tomorrow morning for Italy several persons from this city will be among the passengers. mong them are Salva- tore Mozzicato. Giuseppe Buscaino' Giuseppe Lenares. N. NJ. Darirro and D. Spano, all residents of this city for a number of years. They will remain in Italy for three months and will return to make their resi- dences in this city. Passport ar engagements were made through the agency Of Agenzia Italia.
 Leaves of garlic were formerly believed to keep vampires away from people who wore them.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-20

consulting physicians. will conduct an inquest and investigation.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-11
Former "Polly" Poi and Marquis
 Honeymoon In Maine By Airplane
Lavish Wedding and Re- ception Ends As Am phibian Whisks Couple Away From Woodmont Estate.

New Haven, July Il (UP)-Their spectacular wedding climaxed by a departure in a big amphibian plane, the Marquis Hippo Gerini and his bride, who was Lillian Poli, were honeymooning in Maine today.
 Sylvester Z. Poli, who peddled wax Images in the streets of New Haven and rose with the growing motion picture industry to ownership of a s30,000,000 chain of theaters. gave his youngest daughter wedding such as never was seen here before.
 Magnificence Astounding
 The Venetian lana and water fes- tival at Villa Rosa, the retired mag mates huge Woodmont shore estate, had all the splendor of the old world, but only an American millionaire could have done it on such a grand scale
 It was estimated that more than 1900 guests were entertained at the villa. Fifty buffers served refresh ments.
 No false note intruded in the we'd ding from the impressive service chanted by three priests in little St. Johns church to the climactic de- parture of the bride and groom.
 Late in the afternoon, after a brief thunderstorm that ruined many a costly gown had cleared away the smphibian swooped down to a land ing in Long Island Sound off the l0O-foot Poli pier.
 Checred by Athletes
 The wedding ushers. who included half dozen recent Yale football and track heroes, stood on the pier as a rowboat took the couple to the plane and gave Long Yales" for the bride and groom.
 The couple were reported to have halted last night at kennebunkport Me, en route to Bar Harbor. It was said that they planned to spend seV- eral weeks in a flying honeymoon before returning to Woodmount for a brief stay before going to Italy The marquis is licensed airplane pilot
 The couple plan to depart for Italy early in September and vii! make their home in Florence.
 Will Get Ring Back
 On tn return to Europe, the mar chioness will recover from the Unit ed States customs a 12l2 caret dla' mond engagement ring which Gerln presented to her in Florence. Gus toms authorities had demanded sS,- NO0 duty, but Miss Poli refused tc pay, terming the charge out rageous" The ring is an heirloom 1T the family of the marquis.
 Gerini is expected to take part lr the air development program of the fascist regime. He is a close frlenC of Mussolni. Among the messa ges o1 felicitation received by the couple yesterday were cahlegrams from Mussolini, Crown Prince Cmbertc and the pope.