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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
Memorial Completion
By Borglum Urged

Prom the Charlotte Observer.
All the South will be interested in
the proposition made by Sculptor
Borglum to return to Atlanta and
finish up the long-neglected work OF
sculpturing Stone Mountain. which
should have long since developed into
one of the greatest war memorials of
all nations. The Observer had enter
tanned the feeling that the quarrel be-
tween Borglum and the Monument As
ISOLATION was of a childish nature at
the beginning and might have been
smoothed over with exercise of bit of
diplomacy However that, the South
has found itself under national re-
proach because of delay in completing
a great work of art in decentralization.
Borglum'S proposition for renewal OF
work on the neglected monument seems
of a nature which should enlist the
thoughtful consideration of the authort-
ties now in charge of the Stone Noun
tain project. The Houston Post
Dispatch argues that the success of this
noted artist has achieved in carrying
out a similar though less pretentious
project at Mount Rushmore in the
Black Hills of South Dakota, recon-
mendS his return to finish the Con-
federate memorial. On the face of the
cliffs of Mount Rushmore the faces OF
George Washington and other national
figures are being carved That of the
first President was unveiled few days
ago before large throng. This me-
mortal will last, it is estimated, half q
million years. The Stone Mountain
memorial to Confederate heroes, If ex-
ecuted as originally designed. will be
far more beautiful and artistic thAA
the Mount Rushmore carvings. On the
smooth face of the great granite noun
tain near Atlanta the proposal has
been to carve a pageant Of leaders Of
the Confederacy Already the figure Of
Robert =. Lee has emerged, and the
figures of his compatriots should soon
follow him. The South could have
no greater memorial in material form
than this which has already been begun.
We are agreed with our Houston CO.
temporary that ''it Is unfortunate that
dissension has delayed completion OF
the work. Should Borglum be re-
enlisted to finish the massive sculpture
there would again be national interest
in the project, for this artist has q
national following, 49, ,-.;.a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

There is no other agency in the
world that can answer as many legltl-
mate questions as our free Information
Bureau in Washington, d. G. This
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@. What is the name of the play
now running in New York in which
the cast consists entirely Of women
F. H.
A. Nine Till six" is its title. The
locale is a millinery and dressmaking
establishment.
@. Is the dial telephone in use out
side Of the United States7-C. l..
A. Dial phones are in use or being
installed upon every continent on the
globe. The list includes 81 countries,
and is so comprehensive that 1t includes
China, Japan, India, Egypt, South
Africa, Australia, South American re-
publics, Canada, Mexico and all the
important countries in Europe.
@. Could a person live indefinitely
on cows milk H.
A. Milk is a complete food in itself
as it contains heterogeneous elements In
the form Of casein and albumen, fat
as cream, milk sugar, salts and water
1t is believed that 1t would support
human life indefinitely although such
an experiment has not been made.
@. How many puffs does a locomo-
tive give out IN minute?-J. N.
A. For every revolution OF It's orlV-
ing wheel a locomotive gives forth -four
separate puffs. These are made by the
rapid sending out Of waste steam FRI -
the smokestack A locomotive with q
wheel of average size going so miles
an hour gives out 800 puffs minute
When there are more than 10 per sec
ond the human ear can no longer dis
tinguish them.
@. BY whom are most of the mort
cages on farms in the United States
heid?-A. s.
A. Life assurances companies hold
22.9 per cent Of them; mortgage an
nuities, 1914; commercial banks, 1913;
Federal land banks, 12.1; stock land
banks, 7; active farmers, SO; retired
farmers. 1915; other individuals, 1874;
other agencies, To.
@. Was Edgar Allan Poe's father an
actor?-J. L. T.
A. Both of his parents were on the
stage.
Q. Please give the history of posters
"A. l..
A. Actually the poster or placard car
trace its ancestry back almost TO the
dawn of civilization. Egyptian wal
paintings, mural decorations and IN
scriptions, produced more than 500
years BIC, have been discovered b.
Psychologists. The modern poster be-
gan with Jules Cheret, Frenchmar
born in Paris in 1886, self-taught as
draughtsman. He Served his appren
ticeship as a photographer in England
and when 30 years old became inter
ested in announcements Of theatrica
managers and placards put out about
that time urging recruiting for armle;
In 1857 the world saw the first modern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

A Contented Tenant.
Some folks dey keeps complainin'
Bout dis world ives Twin in;
Dey's lookin' for improvements
On de ways it's always been.
Dey says it needs repairin'
And they criticizes free,
But wants to tell you, honey,
Dat it's good enough fob me.
Oars heap o. work an worry;
Dar's de rent you got to pay;
But I'd rather hustle, honey,
Dan have to move away.
While dar's blossoms in de meadow
And dar's sunlight on de sea
An song for every season,
Dis worlds good enough for me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

Walker to Resign for Job With
Films" reads a headline. However,
perusal of the article reveals the fact
that Mayor Jimmy is to enter the legal,
not the Thespian, department of big
film company. And we had fondly
hoped it meant his sartorial elegancies,
not to mention his lyric composing abil-
ity, were to delight our eyes and ears
in the near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

The Post Office Department declares
the volume of third and fourth class
mail has for sixty years proved an ac-
curate business barometer, and that said
volume points now to better things. In
other words, the taste of stamp muci-
lage is an antidote to that depressed
feeling in the pocketbook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

The eighteenth amendment is 'totter-
ing" according to Senator Copeland. 1t
has been tottering for years, perhaps
but is reminiscent Of those stage come
dams who are always about to fall but
never do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

A New York elevator man has two
signs, reading, respectively, Nice
Weather" and Bad Day." the appro-
pirate one Of which is hung in his car
to forestall conversation. They are said
to be most efficacious. When it comes
time to install the one reading Merry
Christmas he will probably find that
one does not work as well as the other
two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
To Be ENCOURAGED.

do you think young people should
be encouraged in literary effort?"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. 1T
would rather have people write their
impressions of things in general than
insist on telling them to me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

With majestic and costly pageantry
Chicago celebrates the anniversary Of
her great destructive fire Of sixty years
ago. The calamity of today proves to
be the blessing in disguise Of tomor-
row
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

The various Capone brothers are in
and out of Jail so rapidly and so fire.
quently that probably the easiest way
for them to communicate one with an
other is simply to leave a note with the
warden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

Advices from the Lynchburg region
of Virginia point to a big fruit crop,
and announce that orchard peaches are
not injured by continued dryness.
Neither by the way, are girl peaches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
Must Have Been.

From the Beloit Daily News.
Douglas County wants the State Con-
servation Commission TO send up a
million fish to restock the Brule. We
had no idea that Calvin Coolidge was
such an exhaustive fisherman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

Gov. Huey P. Long has made his pri-
vate secretary, youthful and good
looking, Secretary of State of Louisiana.
To what may not a neat-appearing and
industrious Office boy now aspire?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
The Next Stem.

Il don't want any government at all"
said the anarchist.
Suppose you succeeded in abolishing
government"
Then could step in and start one
Of my own"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

George K. Eastman multi-millionaire
kodak manufacturer, has made a great
gift for the establishment of a dental
clinic in Sweden. you press the den
lists button, we do the rest" as it were.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
Not Best.

There is nothing so satisfactory as
a clear conscience"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum !;
and the next best thing is a good law
yer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
Uncertainty,

The statesman oft finds future grief
In present triumph hid.
He wants to speak, and later on
He's sorry that he did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
Lucky Miscreanf

What do you think of the man who
stole that immense sum Of money!"
We'll" answered Broncho Bob, Il
'spose we'll have to go ahead and spend
time an money on trial. It's lucky
for him it wasn't a boss"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
Evolution.

From the Columbia IS CO. State.
Man Is the only creature that can
twiddle its thumbs" Thc {. = ami
r,a's have instinct when they .1ck in
telligence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
Practice.

From the Lite Rock Arkansas Democrat.
Amerc ;.sm Wondering how peo-
pie get Up courage enough 20 ride in an
airplane. Turning corners IN an auto
mobile at SO miles an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
All Other States and Canesa.
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TO the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
lIsd IN this paper and also the local news
special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

Baeza, "Azorin," Pedro Sainz Rodriguez,
z. Diaz Canedo, Jose M. Salaverria,
Rafael Atsrira and Gabriel Miro.
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A Comnact.

"A Compact.
Ger little ills that life endures
Oh, let us not repine!
I'll do my best to laugh at yours,
And you may laugh at mine.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

Don't try TO make too much noise in
de world" said Uncle Eben. "A good
ingineer ain gwinter use up all his
steam BLOWN de whistle"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

The American book club virtue, or
vice, has reached Spain, and Madrid
has a best-book of-the-month club; Of
course, the best book is the one dog
matically chosen by a committee. The
names OF the committee command re-
spect--Ramon Perez de Ayala, Ricardo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11

"Books-Their Place In . Democracy"
bv r. I. Duffus. does not give a very
optimistic view of the book culture Of
the people of the United States. This
volume is a study, undertaken under
the auspices of the Carnegie Corpora
ton, of the publication and distribution
Of books in the United States. Mr..
Duffus finds that the average American
reads only seven books year and buys
only two. Allowing for the reading and
purchase of the real book-lovers, Of
course, this means that there are hum
cireds of persons who neither read nor
buy a single book year. No wonder
that authors and publishers lead anx-
ious lives; that publishers are distraught
whether to put prices up or down in
order to increase income; that authors
have to turn to lecturing or farming in
ordar fo unakn a living
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-11
Wolves TerroriZe
Mountain Cattle Raisers.

Ell Sol. Madrid.-The mountains oil
Asturias. we are informed by dis
patch from Gijon, are infested with
innumerable wolves, which are terrify-
ing the cattle raiSers of that region
A drive recently was started against
this menace, resulting in the destruc-
ton of 35 full-grown wolves that hac
been attacking and devouring ever
horses and colts that were out al
pasture.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-24
WOODSTOCK BOY HEADS
 CALF. cOUNTYG@G
xzx---<rm aasf---tssaaf Ms W. Wells President of Organiza' ton Which Favors Granting Fili-
 pinos Independence

W. w. Wells, former Woodstock boy, son of L. F. Wells, is president of the Northern Monterey County (California) Chamber of Commerce. This organization has issued circu- lar letter setting forth a resolution recently adopted asking the United States Congress to grant the Filipino people immediate, complete and abso- lute independence for which they have been for five years contendlng.
 The preamble of the resolution sets forth that states bordering on the Pacific Ocean are being invaded by an increasing number of Filipinos who by law are not permitted to become citizens; that Congress has always de- ciared that it is the intent of the peo- ple to withdraw sovereignty over the islands as soon as a stable government could be established; that such a gov ernment has been established. that the United States has performed its i full duty toward the Filipino people and as the United States Is not will ing to admit them as citizens, the hold | ing of the islands constitutes a SC. rious military liability and that in ths case of war it would be impraeticabl, to defend them, and that the Flip pinos have manifested that they dS not wish to be subject to further con trol by the United States.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-24
PROBATION OFFICER
 FOR FEDERAL COURT
Salary Will Be s2.6oo With syaoa
 for Expenses

Connecticut will be one of the fed eral judicial districts which will be awarded a salaried probation officer this year under the provisions of the second deficiency appropriation bill.
 The bill appropriates Sl75,OOO to be used in employing fifty-four proba- ton officers whereas the justice de- partment has hitherto had only eight. The forty-six aditional officers will be distributed to judicial districts where the judges have indicated desire to begin probation work, one of them being assigned to Connecticut.
 The new officer will be paid salary of $2,600 and will be allowed Si,000 expenses per year.
 Justice department officials ex- plain that the probation system makes possible the collection of fines imposed upon persons found guilty of crime, The convicted persons are fined, put
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-24
PAYS THIRD HIGHEST
 AUTOMOBILE TAX
Average is $46.i4.-M.ine and Rhode
 Island Pay More

Connecticut nas the third highest average total tax paid on motor ve- hicies in New England. and the four teenth highest in the entire country according to survey fompiled from official records by the American As- sociation of State Highway Officials.
 The total taxes paid on motor ve- hicles in Connecticut average Ss6.l4, the survey reveals
 This average total tax for the state is made up of the s24.36 average license tax per vehicle. the average gasoline tax per vehicle of $l2.49, and the average personal property tax of S9.29.
 Rhode Island, with s49.4S, has the highest average total tax on motor vehicles in New England, Maine is next with S46.70. Connecticut is fol- lowed by Vermont with S43.46, New Hampshire is fifth with S4i.47, and Massachusetts has the lowest, s3l.96.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-24

You'll pardon my saying so, but I've noticed that lately you've been looking rather poorly"
 "Yes, l know-the reason is that since New Years I've been trying to live up to the principle of He who hesitates is lost coupled with that of Fools rush in where angels fear to tread and you see what it has done to me. ."-The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-24
CRAGAN EITHER
 GUILTY OR DUMB
Salesman Charged With For gerry And Uttering Worth
 less Checks At Inn
Claims Paper Received Tn Payment
 For Goods

"Tha man is either guilty and has made a shrewd attempt to get around the law or be hasn't ordinary busi. ness common sense. He is either eui ty or he is not fit to transact business" Those words. uttered by Prosecuting Attorney Erie II. John son in the Putnam city court, Monday afternoon. referred to Arthur J. Cra- gan, alias T Grayson, arraigned on a charge of forgery and uttering a for ged check.
 IL is believed that the mans right name k Cragan His home Is said to he in Spencer. Mass. He purports to be a salesman for the Silver Glow Company and stopped in Putnam at the Putnam Inn.
 When Cragan left the hotel, it is said. he gave two checks in payment of his bill. The checks turned out tn be worthless and Cragan was appre- hended in South Manchester and re. turned to Putnam to face criminal charges.
 Endorsed "Grayson''
 The check involved in the proceed. ing. Monday, was drawn on the Home Bank < Trust Company of South Manchester. 1t was made payable te the order of the Silver Glow Co.,. and was for $3S.50. The signature on the cheek was John T. Costello, Auto Supply Garage. It was endorsed George T. Grayson, Silver Glow Go. Branford, Conn.
 4 second check is in the amount of S29.75. This transaction was mol set forth in the complaint but will bt included in a new complaint to bs drawn by the prosecutor when Ora gan is arraigned Friday morning.
 It Is understood that Cragan claims that he received the two cheeks from customers to whom he had sold ths product of the company he represents a material for cleaning windshield, of automobiles. That he did not know that they were worthless paper ana assumed that they were what they purported to be, bona fide orders for the payment of the amounts on the face of the instruments.
 The prosecutor said that he thought the bond should be fixed at S200 There are two counts for forgery and 1 am expecting the addition of two counts, depending on how the ease develops" He asked for an adjourn ment as he had not had time to get the witnesses whom, he said, are seat tered.
 Close to Defendant
 Attorney Irving H. Miron, said that he realized the state was entitled to an adjournment. The defendants brother had arrived from Spencer and the matter of a bond had been dis eussed The money could not be raised. A young lady "close Co the defendant had also arrived, MT. NJ. ron said In view of the fact that the defendant would have to be kept at the police station, especially in this weather" he thought the trial should be held as speedily as possible.
 It was agreed that the hearing should be Friday morning. Judge iieissler fixed the bond at S200. He said that the amount involved has nothing to do with the seriousness of the charge and he considered $200 a small bond.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-24
Mythical Powers
L. A. kIPP ELECTED
 PRESIDENT OF C. E. U

Lawrence \. Kipp of wethersdeld has been elected president of the Connecticut Christian Endeavor Un- lon C. succeed Rev Vernon l.. Phil lips who is going to Dayton, Va. to become president of Shenandoah col lege Mir. Kipp has been serving as vice president of the Union the past year. He first held Christian En- scavor office in 1926.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-24
eeWEe, Join With Ftre$t0tge
To Bring You GREATER VALUES
 m LOWER PRICES

DRrCEs are low on many good tires, II but there is only one "best". The Firestone Company, Firessone Dealers and Service Stores join in reducing dis tribution costs.
 It was not enough for Fircstons to orig mate and apply economics In tire build- ing. Firestone now originates and further applies economics to distribution which reduce our cost and enable us to fn-
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-24

crease our volume at small profits :. We invite you 10 come in and sec the new Firestone Line at these low prices. We not only have tires in all popular sizes, but ws have the cross sections so that you may examine the inside construction of tbs tire, and actually sce the advantages of Firestone over other makes. You will be convinced that no such values have ever been offered you before.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-24
STATE FLOWER AND
 NATIONAL FLOWER
The Laurel and Columbine Are Outstanding Blossoms in
 U. s. and Connecticut
Blossoms Ward off Wizards.-Berries
 Disease

The American Nature Association has favored the pretty. scarlet, red, purple and white Columbine that grows or our rocky hillside. These curious sort of upside-down, delicate retiring flowers grow on our rocky hillsides, often accompanying or pro- laeted hy our beautiful pink and white laurel. These flowers repre- sentinr our nation are raised from seed in our gardens. and it Is native to nearly ali of our States.
 This Association presents rather an interesting case saying: This flower has. by curious chance. 1 3 lobes, one or each hf the original states. Next it's spurs when reversed, resemble the talons of the American Eagle. It's name is derived from the Latin Col- umba, meaning dove-that implies peace. Another obvious suggestion in the name has to do with Columbus and Columbia. Moreover, the flower can be found in bloom on Memorial day as we'll as Fourth of July.
 The Laurel
 The laurel. or sweet bay, which is this States beautiful flower, was prized by the Greeks. They believed if laurels were placed under the pill l low of one given to rhyme making, l they made n poet of him. and if he read his verses in a university he was crowned with the leaves and berries, SO we have the word baccalaureate, ! which means laurel berry; and as the student was supposed to devote his life to his books so that he had no thought for matrimony, the word bachelor-a derivative came to be ap- nlied to an unmarried man. A funny little story that rather shocks us Is to learn that the emperor Tiberius had wavering faith in fhe protective pow CT of laurel-wheneve severe storm came up he clapped on a crown of laurel leaves and crawled under the bed, las we knew frighten- i ed dogs to dol remaining in this un- kingly attitude till the storm was over.
 Mythical Powers
 If one stood under q laurel tree no wizards could alright them; the ber- ries kept off various diseases.
 During pestilenee Nero retired to Laurentium that his health might be kept by breathing air purified by the aar5ls.
 While we may have little faith in the healing or creative power of the laurel we admire it's delicate tent ke blossoms of pink and white that SO lavishly rover the hillsides of Con aeeticut and other States.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-24

l Massachusetts, through her proba-
 tion system last year, collected two million dollars in cash in fines.