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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
Elevators in the District.

The tragic death of Mime. Marie Fiot
and her eleven month-ol baby in the
shaft of a self-operating elevator, which
was on Monday characterized by the
coroner's jury as accidental, due to the
fact that a short circuit in the inter-
locking device permitted the elevator to
move. although both doors we're open,
certainly should point the way to
stricter regulation for this type of lift
Self-operating elevators are used in a
good many apartment houses and
private dwellings in this city. They
are supposedly entirely safe. The acct
dent to Nine. Fiot, however, disturbs
this Supposition. and the explanation
that simple grounded wire permitted
this tragedy will not satisfy those per-
sons who are compelled to ride in them.
1t has been only in the past two years
that the District government has in
sisted upon the installation in all eleva-
tors of an inside door that moves with
the machine. The elevator cannot be
operated unless this door is closed.
houses which employ operators were
forced to spend thousands of dollars
for this installation, yet at the District
Building, wherein the city heads Of de-
partments maintain their Offices, there
are no inside doors to be observed in
the operation of the elevators.
All self-service lifts, of course, have
the inside doors, but an anomalous sit
uation is presented when the District
government will lay down the law to
business houses, disobey it at the Dis
trict Building, and permit installation
and operation of self-service lifts that,
through grounding of wire, which is
liable to happen at any time, can cause
the death Of any one unfortunate
enough to be entering or leaving them.
The layman finds 1t hard to believe
that a self-operating elevator cannot
be made with safety devices that will
prevent such an accident as that of
Nine. Fiot. but easy to believe
that if this type of elevator cam
not be thus constructed. then 1t
should be barred altogether. And the
business men cannot understand why
they should be forced to spend thousands
of dollars TO equip elevators run by OPP
orators with multitudinous safety de-
vices and pay an inspector a dollar and
a quarter per elevator every four months
to look it over, and yet have the Dis
trict and Federal governments entirely
Indifferent to the regulations in their
own buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
Little Red Schoolhouse.

The little red schoolhouse" long has
been a fundamental element of the in
digenous American Legendary, folk lore
and poetry.
Altar OF education in the wilderness,
foster mother of great intellects, maker
of men, shrine of hallowed memories
the storm battered little structure at the
crossroads, with its initial-carved desks
and its fsgpole. presents glamourous
picture TO the popular mind.
Criticism to many will seem almost
blasphemy. This is true especially If
the criticism come from such man as
DR.. William J. Cooper, United States
commissioner Of education. DR.. Cooper's
EXPRESSED desire to abolish the institu-
ton may strike the popular mind with
almost the same disagreeable force as a
proposal to tear down Mount Vernon or
Faneuil Hall.
But a tradition cannot be allowed TO
block the progress of American educa-
ton. The science of education, like
every other Science. is self-destructive.
No institution can rest on its reputa-
ton. The little red schoolhouse was a
primitive continuance adapted to primi-
tive conditions It served we'll enough
In its time and place-partly because il
afforded the only means of education
at hand. AT the best, the tradition had
none too secure foundation. Its wide
spread gloriflcation tended TO blind the
eyes Of the people TO the real detlciencie,
Of the American educational system.
DR.. Cooper is not the first prominent
educator to express the desire that the
crossroads schoolhouse was well out o.
the picture His predecessor, DR.. Johr
J. Tigert, used to describe it as "a little
building in a little place, where little
woman, who knew a little about little
taught a little to little things" Tha
was approximately true.
There is no good purpose served b,
allowing Q self -zloriyinE patriotism +
% ~. seJr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
High Pay Increases
Teaching Standards
From the San Francisco Bulletin.

From the San Francisco Bulletin.
An encouraging bit of news is the one
which tells of the gift OF S250,000
toward an endowment fund to increase
teachers salaries made to a Pennsyl-
vania boys school by Edward w. Hark-
ness, philanthropist. Many such gifts
are sorely needed. The teaching profess
sion should offer inducements compare
bic TO intensive training. Requirements
should be high. Then advisers in col
leges would not be forced 10 discourage
countless teacher aspirants. The course
itself would do that. Hard work WIN
nows surely. Endowment funds for
these intensive courses would help.
Students Of criminology are becom-
ing increasingly interested in the train
ing OF the child. believing crime can
thus be decreased not little. The idea
is. sound. But first we must carefully
train those who are to train the child.
Like all worthwhile undertakings it re-
quires money to begin. Like the sales
mans pet project it will more than
pay for ITSELF in an incredibly short
time. ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
No Time for Delay.

The farm relief bill has passed both
houses OF Congress. but with a differ
ence. Ths House bill meets the views of
thu Hoover administration. The Senate
bill does violence to the administrations
views. 1t contains the export debenture
plan, which has been renowned and de-
nounced by Mr.. Hoover as unsound and
calculated to cause tremendous over
production. The struggle now comes
between the two houses. the one up
holding the President in regard to the
debenture and the other opposing it.
The vote in the Senate was "a to 80
on the passage Of the bill. The House
passed its bill by 367 to "a. Without
the debenture clause it is likely that
nearly the entire Senate would have
voted for the bill, though some of the
supporters of debenture and anti-admin-
istration Senators might have registered
their votes against it, The inclusion of
debenture in the Senate bill was brought
about by a coalition of Democrats and
insurgent Republicans from the West.
not yield to the Senate en- the deben-
ture and in the end that clause will be
stricken out and the bill sent to the
President for his approval. There is a
certain compelling influence likely to
bring about comparatively early action
on this farm relief bill. 1t is the ele-
ment of time and the desire on the
part Of the Republicans. if not the
Democrats. to put through measure
to give the farmers some relief during
the crop season of the present year.
President Hoover has not said fatty
that he would veto the farm bill II 1t
comes to him containing the debenture
plan. But those who run may read be-
tween the lines of the Presidents state
ment to the Senate committee on agri-
culture in which he attacked debenture.
During the last two Congresses the
farmers Of the country were denied the
cid which a Federal farm board wisely
administered might have given them
They we're denied this aid because OF
another coalition between Democrats
and Republicans in support OF the So
called equalization fees plan. Twice
farm bill carrying that feature was
vetoed by former President Coolidge.
It is true that some of the supporters
of the debenture plan are entirely hon.
est in their conviction that 1t should
pass as an aid to the farmer. On the
other hand, there are members OF the
Senate who have "held the nose" and
voted for debenture because Of political
reasons. 1t will be a sad commentary
On the National Legislature II the
American farmer is again to be denied
a real beginning in the governmental
effort to aid him because OF politics.
The farm relief bill should be passed
as promptly as possible minus the de-
bentlre and sent to the President Tor
his approval. No one has suggested that
the bill as approved by the President
is to be the last thing in farm AID
Other measures may be enacted ana
should be enacted as the conditions
warrant. To delay indefinitely giving
the farmer the benefit Of the Hoover
n,an while for political reasons mem
hars Uransle over an economically I'M
sound proposition would be the helsnt
of folly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

Rioting students in Des Moines, Iowa,
who resent codes Of teaching, might
contribute something valuable to cur
rent thought by indicating lucidly ex-
actly what they are rioting about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

The White House remains compare
lively simple-even q primitive-struc-
ture. Yet no one is quite prepared to
request modern skyscraper Executive
Mansion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

A perturbed and romantic world
would experience relief if Col. Charles
Lindbergh could md 1t agreeable to
settle down in safe suburb and COM
mute
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

A Chinese war is dificult to under
stand, inasmuch as its original cause
may relate to numerous centuries
gone by.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
Member ~ the Associated preSs

Tire Associated Press is e%clusi~nlv entitled
70 the use far republication CT all news dis
patches credited 20 r. or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
published herein All RIGHTS NJ justification Ct
snecial dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
Quest Of Comedy.

people say your stories are not as
funny as they used to be-"
We'll" sighed Senator Sorghum. 81
find 1t hard to find stories that seem as
funny as some of the audiences I have
to facet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
COmUanlOnShin.

COmpanlOnship.
Sometimes, when I am all alone,
I hear q voice. in friendly tone,
That sings a quaint, familiar lay,
An echo from the far away.
The jest resounds from vanished days.
Heroes of old invoke new praise;
And dear companionships are known
Sometimes when am all alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

From the Yakima MORNINGS Herald.
Some time an actress will be caught
washing her face with a soap for which
she has written no Newfoundland
that will be news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

A zoo scientist died from rattlesnake
venom. He made pets of snakes and
experienced the usual result Of such
eccentric tr1lstfulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

There must be systematic war on
crime. The idea is of olden and re-
spected origin and entirely undisputed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

Reparation figures afford another re-
minder that even the expert account
ants are not infallible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

When a President lands a fish 1t Is
photographer who manages to get a
snapshot OF it who is really most
proud
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

Jud Tunkins says If everybody told
families that aren't on speakin' terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
Fishing.

A fish was rising to the fly.
Stout was the arm and Hope was High.
And then Fate played sorry trick
The camera forgot to click.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

How kin you uphold family disci-
zine" said Uncle Eb.n, when after
tellln' 'Rasius he mustn't shoot dice, ne
brings home enough money TO pay de
renta" -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
Relief Demands.

Relief Demands.
The Farmer says he wants relief,
In accents free.
A million others cry in grief,
And SO do wei"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
Socialism.

Socialism.
"Are you a Socialist"
Nope" answered Farmer Corntossel.
All the Socialists I ever saw had
crouch that didn't let EN- be sociable
with ANYBODY"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

Rate nv Maii-Pavable In Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

Pate nv Carrier Within the City.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15
The Absentee.

The Absentee.
Her husband very seldom comes
home" said the gossip.
How does she regard his conduct"
asked Miss Cayenne, "as a fault or a
favor?"
Flowers sent to a funeral" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, have
little meaning unless they have been
watered by silent tears"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

Q. Who was the singer that made
"Oh, Promise Me-" famous?-S. D.
A. Jessie Bartlett Davis. who years
ago was prina donna of the old Boston
Opera Co.. sang this song, which was
interpolated in Robin Hood"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Business Office:
18th st. and Pennsyly ania Are
New York ONCE ITO East 52nd st.
Cheese ONE, Iat Nfichispn Building.
Europesn ONCE IA Resent ST.. London.
ENGLAND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

G. Who were the parents of Erich
Won Stroheim?-D. N.
A. His father was colonel of the
9th Dragons and his mother was lady
in-waiting to Elizabeth, the late
Empress of Austria Hungary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

@. When was the Amazon River dis
covered?-J. r.
A. 1t was first discovered and as
cended by Vicente Yanez Pinzon In
the year 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

@. What are the lengths used by
manufacturers of baby dresses 1T W.
A. The following measures are used
by one large manufacturer Of baby
dresses: Infants first dress, 20 inches
l year, Is inches; 2 years. II inches;
years. l8 inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

@. How long have lead pencils been
in use?-A. L. E
A. F. w. Hamilton says that the first
distinct mention of lead pencils which
we have is about 1865.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

@. What does Aloha De" mean?-
S. J.
A. 1t is usually translated Farewell
to thee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

@. On what is the Alexandrian codex
Written?-S. L. L.
A. Books Before Typography" says.
THE famous AleYandrian codex. one of
the earliest known copies of the Bible,
is written on antelope skin"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-15

@. Where is the geographical center
of North America?-H. P.
A. It. is impossible to say definitely
where the geographical center of North
America is because there are many
acres of land in Canada yet unsur-
veyed. 1t is approximately located at
latitude 494', and longitude go.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
HERE'S ANOTHER nNr

Inc fisherman, Prank Bibbins and
W. B. Mackie Cwho is no fisherman1
left Vashon August and for a west,s
fishing in the streams. rivers and
lakes OF the Olympic Peninsula going
wa Harper to Seabeck. by ferry to
sF'nnon. from there 70 the Elwha
river. where We cainped for two DAYS.
Frank did some tan fishing in the bact
waters Of the river. He caught some
fine fish. One was so large that when
We landed it. Il got or of the hooE
and bit a hole in the bottom Of he
boat Frank sat on the hole whle 7
rowed the boat ashore. Unfortunately
ran the boat onto one of the many
snags In the river with disastrous r.
suits 70 Franks pants. 70 saw nntbing
about himself That finished our fish-
ing IN that place.
EAFis Monday morning We pulled out
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
BURTON PHARMACY
PRESCRIPTIONS
DRUGS AND
TOILET ARTICLES
Phone Red 1891
BURTON. - WASH.
vashon Island

for La Push where we spent q short
time before going to Lake Crescent
and the agates beach, where we turned
over several tons of gravel looking for
agates, but with no luck. We left the
same day and Sequim and camped
there for the night, The next morn
ing we left for Quinault, arriving there
in the afternoon We made camp, and
went fishing in the most beautiful lake
l have ever seen. Frank was all keyed
up, for by all reports the fishing here
was good and the fish big. We found
that the reports we got were like all
fish stories. True? We did not do so
badly however, and fished for several
hours. We have nothing to say about
the big ones that got away, only this,
that it was good thing they got away,
for as it was they towed our boat all
over the lake.
We left there the next morning for
Ilwaco, at the mouth OF the Columbia
and camped there one night. The next
morning we left for home arriving
there the same day via the South End
ferry.
We had Travelled 900 miles, over fine
roads. a wonderful trip, and we had
enjoyed every minute Of it.
W. B. MACKIE
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
MAURY NOTES

DR.. Preston conducted the sarvices
Sunday, in spite OF the detour and an
unruly tire. Next week Rev. Peterson
will preach on 1.-The Religions of the
world versus Christianity" Special
offering for missions in India will be
taken. Everyone is invited and urged
to attend
Mrs. Parsons with her sons and
daughter, from Alaska, and Betty
Bloom from Seattle, spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs, Take.
We are sorry to hear that Mrs.
Mackie is again in the hospital We
hope she will soon be well and home
again
Captain and Mrs. Shaw of Harper
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H.
Larsen Wednesday.
Miss Thelma Larsen left Tuesday for
a trip to Sitka. Alaska. and return. She
is accompanied by Miss Minnie Olson
of Burton.
With Brockway Hill coming down,
the longest way round is surely the
smoothest way home, If not the sweet
est.
Jacob Martindale is spending a few
days at home again.
Mr.. and Mrs Nelson and Helen are
enjoying a visit with relatives in Spo-
kane, while the boys keep the home
fires burning
Miss Helen Bartholomew is visiting
with her grandmother. Mrs. Dahl
Mr.. Harold Lovold of Seattle is en-
joying his vacation at the L. Larsen
home.
DR.. Jones and Mrs. Young accom-
panied by their house guests drove to
Mt. Rainier this week.
Grace Hancock returned home after
spending two weeks in Seattle and at
Juanita Beach Mildred Calhoun was
o guest with her.
Mr.. Garner and Martin went to
Everett Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fillinger are enjoying
vacation away from home and work
Mrs. Sadie Williams of Gle Elum and
her three children are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Burghduff, Mrs. williams
parents
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
EDITORIAL
THEY ARE HOME FOLKS AFTER ALL.


the looking
for saying that The both questions is the
Nothing
Mentally picture
nevertheless
looking would wish OF list of
qualities
find
clothes clothes these who by
home neghbors good friends.
TENTH instead further credit
about 1t
patience the
they would not be able survive and still extend to the coutee
merchants, merchants
salesman
the Island practically
established
getting
let him what would
to him Can beat that for frndne and good
craftsmanship
And
bill Or that time
parting a did he
questions ability his services? No
premises
little
credit the let's that
investing their and instead
o. buried
They only that
pleasant
such folks give
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15
DocKTON

Mrs. McCray OF Lake Bay is visiting
her daughter Mrs. L. Planclch for a
few days.
Michael Plancich. OF the boat Good
Partner" was home with his family
for few DAYS.
Mrs. A. and Mrs. L. Luerich, o.
Belllngham visited their niece, Mrs. d.
Beretich.
Mrs. T. Bush and family visited Mrs.
ID. Beretich over the weekend.
Mrs. F. Degerst. Of Tacoma visited
her mother. Mrs. A. Holland over Sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. La France Of Port
Townsend we're weekend visitors with
Mr. and Mrs c. A. Keen.
Mr. and Mrs. P. T. wiltse and fam
lily visited friends in Dockton Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs l.. Turnbun visited
Mr.. TurnbulI's grandmother. Mrs. E.
C. Barclay.
Mr. and Mrs. p Antrim and Miss
katherine Peterson. from Aberdeen.
visited their parents. Mr., and Mrs. J.
Peterson
Mr. Neiss Of Tacoma was a visitor
at the N. Carlson home on Sunday
Jens Nelson was home from Gig
Harhor for the weekend
Mrs X Danielson Is visiting her son
and his wife in Seattle for week or
two.
Rev. carstens Of the Island Com
munity Church preached at the Dock
ton community church August Iith-
Mrs. Jensen. and her daughter. MARY.
Of Seattle spent last Saturday visiting
Mrs Claude Petersen.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1929-08-15

scA Bit Of Leaven
By N. P. ].
WEE! WEE!
Mary had little lamb.
She brought 1t at shop;
Spent all her savings for the same,
Then let the parcel drop.
She wept aloud and neighbors kind
Searched high and low with hope
And couldn't find the lamb until
They got microscope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-09-03
s25o,OOO FIRE. DAMAGE
REPORTED IN OCEAN CITY

Concessions on Boardwalk of
Marylandss Only Ocean Resort:
Nv the Associated Press.
OCEAN CITY. Nd; September S.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed Ii
concessions along the boardwalk of
Maryland's only ocean resort early this
morning, causing damage estimated at
s250,000. Aided by firefghting appa-
ratus from seven nearby towns, the fire
was brought under control at 2 o'clock
after it had been; burning for more
than an hour.
At lis the flames reached the At
lantic Hotel. but did no damage to the
structure. The section burned extend
ed 400 yards north of the hotel to
Playiand, an amusement park where the
fire was supposed to have started in Q
sandwich shop.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-03-25
Pyle's Derby
to Head West
Next Sunday
Coast to- Coast Marathon
Scheduled to Get Under
Way Again.
BY FRANK GETTY,
United Press Sports Editor

NEW YORK, March 25.--A bright
CLEAN of nope dances in the pleas
ant, pale blue eye of Charley Pyle
today as he emissions another of
his interminable coast-to-coast
marathon runs under way next
week.
One would think that a man who
hid lost 100000 on a similar VEN
lure year ago would know the
shadow of foreboding, but forebod-
ing and c. c. Pyle are strangers.
Already the eternal optirnist can
see his bookstore troupe Flooding
along the highways towards the
west, pushing painful and protest.
ing feet past cheering throngs,
while presidents of Chambers of
Commerce wait with the keys of the
city and certified checks for the
promoter.
1t is a roseate future towards
which he will send his runners
away from New York Sunday after
noon.
II learned a lesson last year."
admits Pyle. And I paid for it.
This time, I am prof1ting by that
lesson, and am going to make some
money"
This years race reyerses the
course of the original venture. with
some tactical changes. The run
ners pyle says he believes 125 will
starD will follow United States
highway No. 40 from New York to
st. Louis; United States 66 from
st. Louis to Chelsea, Okla; United
States rs and 10 to Dallas, Tex, and
United States l to Los Angeles.
II have signed contracts with the
chamber of Commerce of all the
cities in which we will stay over
night" Pyle explained. "They are
paying me various sums to travel
by way of their towns. With the
entry fees of $500 per man, the rev.
enue from a vaudeville show which
will travel with us, and from va
rious other side lines which I have
in mind, I can't lose.