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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
The Police Superintendency.

With the approval of the application
of Mai. Hesse, superintendent OF po-
lice, for retirement, to take effect
March 81, the District Commissioners
are faced with the necessity of select
ing his successor in that Office. They
arc now being rendered numerous sug-
gestions. The friends Of possible ap-
pointees are presenting names and
evidence Of capabilities for this respon-
sibil!ty. Some of the nominees are
members of the Police Department,
Others are not. The Commissioners will
not lack for suggestions.
The Star urges that the vacancy be
filled by advancement from within the
police force. This principle should al
ways be followed in administrative Sc
lections In all branches of the munich
pal organizations. It is particularly i'm
portant that it be followed in the case
of the Police Department, which is an
organism animated by a corps spirit.
The Police Department should be
headed by one who has had experience
in the service over which he presides,
who is thoroughly acquainted with the
personnel Of the force and knows the
local situation intimately. II the de-
uartment does not develop men COM
petent thus to take charge whenever
occasion arises, 1t Is lacking in an es-
senttal quality. 1t is believed that the
District police force is not so lacking,
that it does develop men who are Ca
pable, when need arises, OF commanding
and directing and leading.
Despite criticisms that have been
brought against the washington police
force recently, without evidence wherein
to base Justification, this community
has confidence in the integrity and the
capacity of the organization, as . whole
and individually. There are occasional
lapses Of conduct. which when detected
and proved are punished. There are oc-
casional failures Of action in the night
against lawlessness, which, when due to
actual incompetence on the part OF
particular members Of the force, are
punished by proper measures. The dis
ciplinary methods in vogue are perhaps
still In need Of remedy and reforma-
tion, In addition to steps recently taken
to insure speedier and surer corrective
endorsements OF the, regulations. But
on the whole, with regard to the Pc
culiar character of the charge that rests
upon the police of the District, the or
ganization viii bear comparison with
any other in the country, has indeed
an exceptionally high standing for In
telligence, character and efficiency.
Such q force should be commanded
end directed by one who has received
his training for police superintendent
In the ranks Of the organization. In
this emergency. caused by the retire
rent Of faithful oficer, who has been
worn out by his duties and the unjustly
imposed burdens incident to a campaign
OF criticism and opposition, the Com
missioners can surely ind worthy
leader within the force itself and will
not be compelled to make the selection
from another source.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

floor planning, moderate rental apart
ments could be made to pay q fair
return on the investment"
Linking him with Walter Camp, who
also preached improvement of public
health, the Cleveland Plain Dealer re-
marks: 1.-The death of Camp at 66 and
that of Fiske at n do not affect the
soundnesS of the doctrine which they
taught. Their services in calling to at
tention the importance of proper care
of the body and of conserving human
resources were substantial" The Sche-
nectady Gazette says: Few there are
who will not envy MIR. Fiske's manner OF
passing. 1t was not preceded by the
long, lingering illness and months Of
suffering some unfortunates are obliged
to undergo before the end comes.
= 1t may be said that he died
in the harness. which is the ambition
of the majority of active business and
professional men,"
HE had no premonition of death.
no cause for worry" observes the Balti-
more Evening Sun. 1T is possible to
assume that on his last ride he knew
nothing but the joy of living that IS re-
awakened in the consciousness OF man
with the first balmy days of the year
and the buds are swelling on the trees
and birds sing in the heavens. A sue
cessful man, he might look back upon
distinguished and useful career and
rejoice that at the advanced age of II
he was still active and hearty. Thus
death took him, swiftly and painlessly.
What better fate could any man de-
sire?"
"The Life Extension Institute, Of
which he was president states the
Nashville Banner. has done immeasur-
ably great things in letting millions of
people know what scientists had learned
about prolonging and lettering the span
of life. It was Mr.. Fiske's belief that
the time will come when man may live
to be a hundred years old and remain
active and useful to the end Of his days.
He himself died at the age of II, but
enjoyed health and vigor until a very
few moments before his death. Outside
his business he was both interested and
energetic in carrying on the functions
of citizenship, and leaves behind him his
mark for good on many phases of con-
temporary life
Explaining his success in chosen
field. the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ex-
presses the opinion: 'Not only did Mr..
Fiske possess good health. but he proved
1t could be attained and held without
onerous methods. He ate what pleased
him and INDUCED sane habits other
wise. He was moderate. His ability to
serve his organization and direct the
thought and living of large numbers Of
persons may be explained best, perhaps,
on that score"
millions have been led into better
habits of living" AYERS the Asheville
Times, with the further statement for
the future: What has been SO well done
by the Life Extension Institute could
be made the foundation of a broader
and more far-reaching program of
national health education In the Ma
tional Health Institute The results
would mean not only longer life, but
living more eficient in all Its manifesto
tions."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
The New Chinese Minister.

The New Chinese Minister.
Welcome to WI, politely sent,
A nation great to represent.
This city smiles on such a plan,
For 1t has known him, boy and man.
A hand Of greeting all extend
Unto the statesman and the friend.
Fame keeps his lustrous name in view;
We have no need to say, who's Wu?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
MICROTORIAL
The Burlingame Ovation

1t needs great courage, men report,
To face love letters read in court.
When Capt. Burlingame drew near
His comrades raised a rousing cheer.
They knew that he was not afraid
OF guns by desperate men displayed.
But he who calls a woman's bluff
Surely Is made Of hero stuff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

Vice President Curtis, having been a
Senator himself, will not undertake to
introduce new ideas, which might seem
to imply that he has changed his mind
about the prophecies of procedure in
which he was accustomed to engage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

Many valuable discoveries are report
ed by explorers of polar regions, north
and south. No hopes, however. are Of
fered to realtors who seek to subdivide
new areas, with climate as comforta-
BILE inducement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

Any charming fortune teller who at
ten1pts to hold police officers hand
in order to read his palm hereafter need
not be surprised If he Immediately pro-
duces handouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

1t is evidently the intention to man
age oil in manner which will be more
economical and less likely to lead vari-
Gus citizens into temptation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

Mexico has had many revolutions
The novelty wore of long since and a
permanent governmental organization Is
now desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

The Prince Of Wales was detained for
an hour or two by an elevator accident
annoying, but better than being
thrown from horse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
SHOOTING STARS.
Meadow Cabaret.

Meadow Cabaret. =
There is music bright and CHEEKY
As the bullfrog sounds his bass,
And the world, of Winter weary,
Finds Of April hope a trace. !:
They are tuning up so lightly
For the time not far away,
When the music will sound brightly
In the Meadow Cabaret.
There are tenors sympathetic.
There are baritones, intense.
There are drummers 30 athletic
That the din becomes immense.
Gorgeous butterflies will gather
In the sunshine's golden ray.
And life will be REPRESENTATIVES.
In the Meadow Cabaretl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

There is oil territory the world over
awaiting exploitation. To save Ameri-
can oil and utilize the foreign looks like
very good domestic economy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

There are days of fasting and So
lemnity not mentioned in religious CAL
endars. One of them is the day of
last call for the income tax return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

Trotsky says that anybody who wants
him knows where to find him. The
only difficulty about the proposition Is
that nobody appears to want him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
It's a Terrible Handicap!

From the Altoona Mirror.
A Kansas boy won gold medal in
an oboe PLAYING contest. But he may
grow up to be a useful citizen in spite
Of that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
How Did He Find Out?

From the Detroit News.
A golf champion wants divorce on
the ground that his wife has deserted
him. Will the courts allow mere hear
say that the petitioner has picked up
SomeWheye2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
This L. a Little Mixed.

From the New York Sun.
The schooner Early Bird went ashore
on the Virginia coast. Evidently the
worm turned too sharply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

Motion picture stars are SO we'll paid
that they can easily afford their fire.
quent and expensive divorces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

No Poetry in Them, Though.
From the Nashville Banner.
The village smith still stands under
the spreading chestnut tree, but now
he invites tourists to stop and buy his
gasoline, oil, sandwiches, curios anc
postcards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

Maxim a noise bout yohse'f." said
Uncle Eben. lain always so safe. It's
de early CROWN rooster dat attracts de
attention Of somebody prowlin' around
in hopes OF chicken dinner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
More Holiday.

With shorter hours that claim our
praise,
To higher hopes we move.
With such lot Of holidays,
Our golf may yet improve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
Tariff Polish.

Tariff Polish.
what are you going to talk about In
your next speech?"
1.-THE tariff" answered Senator sor-
ghum.
"Have you any recent ideas?"
"No. That's the beauty about the
tariff. A little literary polish will make
old ideas seem as bright as new
Jud Tunkins says game of solitaire
is little like the state of mind which
compels so many Of US to imagine enc
mics in order to make life seem inter-
esting.
"Few persons are entirely happy"
said Hi Ho. the sage Of Chinatown.
80 We join in merry masquerades each
in the hope of momentarily assuring
himself that he is somebody else"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
Rate by Carrier Within the City.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

@. Why are men who take charge OF
funerals called undertaken" ?-L. J. p.
A. Undertakes we're formerly known
as funeral undertakers." The present
term is merely contraction of this ex-
preston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

@. How large a space does the base
of the Great Pyramid cover?-C. A.
A. 1t covers an area Of more than
IL acres.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-14

c. What are the great national SPORT
ing events of Japan?-J. r.
A. The wrestling matches at Toxic in
January and May are the sporting
events of great national interest. At
these matches the champions meet in a
sand arena. If single part of the body
except the soles Of the feet touch the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-02

bushel hampers, green mostly. &2.5e@
275; few. poorer, low as $500.
ucumbers-Supplies light; demand
light, market dull. Florida, bushe
hampers. fancy, $3.50 q 500; culIs, no
sales reported.
Squash-Supplies lisht. demand light
market steady. Florida, bushel hamp-
ers white. wrapped $2.75.
Peas-Suppliea light; demand light
market steady. Florida, bushel hamp-
ers $500.
Beets-Supplies light. demand light
market steady. Texas. Western lettuce
crates, punched, 1925.
Tomatoes--Supplies very light; de
mand light; market steady. Unknown
origin, repacked threes, ripes, wrapped,
S25O6215; few higher.
Cauliflower-Supphes moderate; de
mand light; market firm. New York
Long Island crates. $3.25.
Oranges-Supplies moderate; demand
light; market steady; Florida, boxes
No. i. medium size. s426a $50; No. :,
medium size mostly around 81; large
sizes discounted, Soc.
Grapefruit-supplies moderate;, de-
lnand light; market steady Florlda
boxes, No. ], small to medium SIZE
$4.5O@4.75: large size, $S.5O@4 rev,
fine QUALITY higher.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-02
LOCAL PRODUCE

Eggs-white hennery, 5SG6Oc; cur
rent receipts, 52453c.
Live Poultry-Turkeys, young, hens,
SIC; young toms, 3O@32e; old toms, %
625c. Chickens - Plymouth Rocks
25@2Sc; Rhode Island Reds, 25@26c;
brOlers, 25@26c; hens. large, 24c; small
hens, 23@24c; Leghorn hens, zoe F.:
rOosters, 1sC. DUCKS, large, 20c.
Guineas. young. 2 lbs, 50@5Sc.
Dressed Poultry-Turkeys Young. 25c ;
Dressed Hogs-S11@12.
Calves-Top grade, 15c.
Lambs-Choice, lie.
Apples-Supplies moderate; demand
light; market dull. Boxes, Washington,
extra fancy Delicious, medium to large
size, 1915; extra fancy Staymans, me-
dunn to large size, $3@3.25; bushel
"a inches up, Northwestern Greetings
s sgS@ York; hssn N g. 5 10 i IN IS
inches Staymans, $1.7592. few fancy
up, staymans. fine quality and CON
dition. $2.5O@2.75.
Cabbage-Supplies moderate: demand
light; market firm. New York 1907
pound sacks, Danish type, $1,65@1.75;
Virginia, Norfolk section. ~ pushed
Celery-supplies moderate; demand
light; market firm. California, crates,
S6W6.b 80; New YORK, I-5 crates, 1875
$3.50.
Lettuce-Supplies moderate; demand
light; market slightly stronger. Cali
fornia. crates, iceberg type, As dozen,
IS $3.50
Onions-supples moderate; demand
light market dull. New York and
Ohio. 1OO-pound sacks, yellows =. S.
No I, medium to large sizes, $212.15.
Potatoes-Supplies moderate; demand
light; market firm. New York and
Pennsylvania. 150-pound sacks, round
whites L. s. No. l. S42564.4O. Maine,
15O-pound sacks, Green Mountains. U.
s. No. /. S45Od46S; 100 pound sacks
Green Mountains, U. S. No. l, $S.S5
631S
String bssnS-supphSs heavy; de-
SW@@& kwAA maPBaA WS@&oA !. E1ogSAA,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-02
MARKET.
FORESEEN IN
LONDON

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE tinan.
cial experts are beginning to see
the end of the period Of depres.
sion on the London markets.
Arthur Wade, the Evening
Standards market editor, said:
II have reasonable good
grounds for believing that the
markets fall will not continue =
long after the end Of the year.
The tendency then should
change to one Of slow improve
ment."
But with another sensational
liquidation this week and other
firms reported shaky London's
financial market cannot be said
to have passed through the grave
yard quite yet.
With settlement day" falling
on Saturday and the weeks fresh
HAIRY revelations, business is very
restricted.
Secretary Of War Tom Shaw's
parliamentary remarks about de-
flation had the sharpest effects
on war loans this week, which
Chancellor of the Ehchequer Philip
Snowden's covering speech, denot-
ing the governments intention
OF not swerving from the sanctity
OF the contract. promptly rem
edied.
Renewed gold losses kept the
gilt edges subdued; the per cent
war loan improved fractionally,
but other British funds scarcely
moved. The introduction of a bill
in the Australian Parliament ex-
tending to commonwealth banks
the powers to control the gold
export, causing immense interest
here, was counted by some as a
deliberate cutting of another tie
binding them to the motherland.
besides closing the emergency
gold reservoir.
New York's weekend closing
had a dulling effect on the in
dustrialS. which were none too
lively. Motors developed a sud-
den weakness, especially shares
in commercial vehicles. Quota
lions in the Horne group were
hardly affected by liquidation,
because they were already at
their lowest.
Oils showed the only activity.
Standards bid for Anglo-Ameri.
can didn't appeal, however, to
British holders. Anglo PersianS
gave an early flicker then flat
tened.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-02
CHICAGO CASH GRAIN
CHICAGO, Dec. 2 Il.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2 uN.SJ.-
Cash grain close:
Wheat-No. 2 hard, $1.29.
Corn-New: No. 3 mixed, 86Ac;
No. 4 mixed, 811a@82Rc; No. )
mixed, 8O@8112c; No. 6 mixed,
761a@78c: No. 2 yellow, 91Rc;
No. 8 yellow, 85h@87c; No. 4
yellow, 821a@8412c; No. S vel
low, 79@82c; No. 6 yellow, 1871 @
soc; No. 4 white, 8212 @S4c; No
5 white, 811a@82c; No. 8 white
'77h@79hc; sample grade. 500
78c. Old: No. yellow 951ac.
Oats-No. 2 white, 47@4Sc; No
3 white, 4S1a946Ac; No. 4 white
4SO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-02
BANK STATEMENTS

Washington Clearing House,
$4,463, 1869.
New York Clearing House, bal
ance, $185. 100000
New York Clearing House ex-
change, $1,074,o0O, 900.
Treasury balance, $125, 797,-
871.75.
Customs receipts, $43R36,-
1924.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-12-02

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Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
OUSTED A MEMBER
 IS HIMSELF OUSTED
Former Secretary Potvin Not Present When Drastic Ac-
 ton Is Taken
Member He summarily Dropped Re-
 instatSd

George Potvin was for approxi- matelv quarter of a century secre- tary of the St. Jeane de Baptiste Society of Putnam. Last December a member in good standing was con victed of a vio' alton of the liquor law. Secretary Potyin, without con- sulting anyone, crossed the convict ed members name from the roll. The tribunal of the order called to their secretary's attention the fact that he usurped powers that were not con ferred upcn him and he was asked to appear and lodge complaint against the member accused in the regular way. Potvin did not SO appear. The tribunal thereupon busted Potvin from office and appointed a success or.
 The busted secretary was notified cf this action and was requested to turn over the books of his office to the president. Potvin paid no atten- ton to the action of the tribunal and went on acting as secretary and col- lecting dues. The society then retain cd counsel and an injunction was brought commanding Potvin to turn the books over Stsll the busted seere- tary paid no attention to the action of the tribunal nor did he comply with the mandate of the court.
 Summoned to Court
 On June 2Sth Potvin was sum- monsed to appear before the super for court to show cause why he should net be declared in contempt and dealt with sga;iiiafiiy. fiotvin appeared. After conferences the mat ter was disposed of when Potyin agreed to turn the books over before another night had passed. Potvin did so.
 Last week the tribunal ef the so- ciety held another meeting and Pot vin was given an opportunity to ap- pear and be heard. He was not pres eni and, according to the president of the society. Origene Touchette. Potvin has been dropped as a mem ber of the society. In the meantime, it is said. the in4mber, whom Potvin dropped, has been reinstated to mem- bership.
 Potvin's arbitrary action, it is alleged, brought undesirable publi- city to the society, which is one of the largest and most influential organi- zations in the city, and the largest Franco-American organization in New England, and the drastic action of the tribunal, composed of officers of the society, followed.
Putnam patriot., 1929-07-25
COUNCIL CALLS SPECIAL CITY
 MEETING ON WATER QUESTION
WATER COMMISSIONERS RECOMMENDATION TO AGAIN BE SUBMITTED AND APPROPRIATION Or $65,o0O
 ASKED FOR TO RELIEVE SITUATION
Citizens Requested Consider Question Carefully and Face
 Situation Squarely Before Voting.

the result of the last city meet ing. that re ief could not be afforded at once, as had been planned, it was thought time that the citizens be ac- auainted with the true although alarming conditions.
 All in Accord
 It is pointed out that the board of water commissioners. with all of the several previous plans before them for their guidance. after careful in- vestigation and deliberation, inelud- ing the consulting of q number of competent hydraulic engineers evolv- cd the plan which they have laid before the council. which plan tho council has adopted and recommend ed, and which has the approval of each of the several engineers. The council and the commissioners feel that this fact alone deserves the careful consideration of the voters.
 The financial question is also made q part of the plan. With an appro- priation of but s65, ,000 the hoard ef water commissioners state they can relieve the situation at the hospital, nt the plant of the Putnam Company,
 
 uroteetiCn. They do not claim that the S65,000 will complete an ade- uuate system but state frankly that it is beginning. However, 1t is point ed out, that with the million gallon storage on Oak aill and the change n pipes as get forth ln the rccommen- dations. the situation will be imme- diately met and that if thought best the improvement can be carried further in the future from the income of the water department.
 The fact that the city is facing "A possible expenditure of S225,0 900 for filter beds in the not distant future as we'll as new fire apparatus replace ment before long with possibly q fireproof central fire station, has also been taken into consideration. It is felt that the city Is not in a position to spend a hundred and fifty thous- and dollars on one department at the present time. lf this Is done, with other obligations which must event. ually be met, the amount of expendi- ture will be increased Co more than a quarter of million dollars. This will result in higher taxation and a burden of responsibility for the indi- vidual taxpayers of the city.
 What the council and the board of water commissioners are asking at the special city meeting they have called is a fair expression of opinion from a majority of the voters of the city as to whether they are willing that the board of water conimisgi0n- CTS, with the full support of the coun- cil, shall go forward with their plan, assume the responsibility that is theirs. and give the relief that is demanded at as little expense to .ho taxpayers as possible.