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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

American dependencies. However, the
Philippines are entitled to independence
as soon as they are prepared for its re-
sponsibilities. It is to be assumed that
the authorities at Washington are
weighing this matter anxiously and with
ample knowledge of conditions"
'Tt looks as If those spurred on by
selfish reasons" states the Savannah
Press, may join forces with the
theorists for the freedom of the islands.
never in control, but now and then they
hold the balance Of power between the
practical men on two opposing sides.
This does not mean that the islands
may be given their independence at any
early date, but they stand much bet
ter chance of attaining this end than
was the case only short while ago."
Our premise to the Filipinos 80
years ago.. argues the Texarkana Ga
zette, personally acknowledged by three
American Presidents and reafirmed In
the Jones act, was that independence
would be granted as soon as a stable
government should be established In the
Philippines. This Nation is committed
to the policy of independence for the
Filipinos, and can in honor delay the
grant only because of the belief that the
ttilc Has not yeU C0tIle when II WILL De
safe for all concerned for the solemn
promise to be kept"
THE only question Americans have
any right to consider" in the opinion
of the Hartford Times, els whether they
have reached a development which fits
them to manage their own affairs.
When they have, We have no alternative
but to get out. Until they do, sugar or
no sugar, We have no alternative but to
remain and fit them for the Self-gov-
eminent We have promised"
Probably the most serious aspect Of
the situation which would confront us
as result of American withdrawal"
says the Petersburg Progress Index, us
the certainty that in case of trouble
between the Filipinos and their neigh
bors the Filipinos themselves and also
many of our Americans who now are
demanding independence for the islands
would insist that America should 90 TO
the aid of the people Of our quondam
dependency"
The Milwaukee Journal comments:
THE question should be decided on its
merits. Are the Filipinos ready for
freedom? Can the United States with
draw with safety to them and to our
selves? 1t is possible to get an answer
to these questions, but not on a sugar
basis. II We should do this thing, we
would indeed stamp ourselves as inca
pable of discharging a trust we have
assumed over another people"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
Small Home Beauty.

A sense of the wordless poetry and
Eoundless music of the small home is
dawning on the consciousness of the
American people.
Such, at least, is the impression OF
Secretary Wilbur after examining the
reports of the better homes movement
for the past year But the improve
ment still has far to go, as is shown by
the most cursory examination OF the
prevalent types Of small house archi-
lecture in American cities and towns.
Much of the architectural ugliness is
due to the perverted tastes Of the past
two or three generations. The present
generation may be indicted justly Tor
its constituencies destruction of natural
beauty in building operations, but II
certainly cannot be blamed for such
monstrosities as the "three-decker" OF
New England cities or the boxlike
structures of Southern and Western
towns.
The small home is the lyric Of archi-
tecture-a medium through which the
artist can express almost the whole
range of human emotions and reach
the heights of artistic expression. He
can incorporate into its lines loves, as
pirations and memories He can put
into it the intangible substance OF
hymns, ballads, childhood prayers ard
lullabies.
The reason America has Jagged be-
hind in the artistry of the small home
may be somewhat complicated and
traceable to no single factor. 1t may
be due In part to the fact that a greGt
deal Of our building has been not Of
homes but Of houses Tor Investment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The New Wisdom.

The New Wisdom. s'
read whatever Einstein prints.
do not understand his hints
On mathematics all abstruse.
Yet every time the crowd turns loose,
With plaudits for some thought SC
grand, | De-.
But very hard to understand.
We march along and join the, throng
That greets him with ecstatic song.
With admiration uncontrolled,
Men hailed philosophers of old,
From Solomon long list through.
But now we hail the wisdom new.
Friend Einstein, you IRE truly wise,
For You Know How to Advertise!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

This IS q special department. devoted
to the handling Of inquiries. You have
at your disposal an extensive organiZa-
| ton in Washington to serve you in any
capacity that relates to information.
Write your question, your name and
your address clearly, and inclose cents
in coin or stamps for reply. Send to
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic j. Haskin, director, Washing
ton, D. G.
@. When was the company formed
that had Marcus Loew at its head?-
T. E.
A. It was formed in 1910. with Loew
! as president and Adolph Zukor as nomi-
nal treasurer. At his death IN 1877
Marcus Loew left o fortune OF about
$25, 100000.
9. How many people read the comic
strips?-B. E. T.
A. It is believed that four-fifths of
all Americans between the ages Of 4
and "a read comic cartoons.
@. When did the great musical talent
of Beethoven become apparent?-A.
A. He gave his FIRST public concert at
the age OF 7. His first composition was
written at 10.
@. Is there such thing as rose
resembling q carnation?---T. NJ.
A. The carnation rose was found at
the chateau of the Abbey of st. Nicolas
aux-bois in 1912. The National Horti-
culture Society of France awarded it
the certificate Of merit in 1922.
@. What is meant by "streblomicro-
dactyly"?-M. Q.
A. This is genetic term applied to
the inheritance of crooked little fingers.
@. Does the United States make a
81 gold piece?-K. P.
A. These coins have not been minted
for general circulation since 1889. Since
that date some have been issued as
memorial coins, the last being the Grant
memorial coins, in 1922. The smallest
current gold coin is the $3.50 gold piece.
@. What is meant by the calling of
the sea" in Tennyson's "Enoch Arden?
n. 9.
A. The calling Of the sea" is an old
English term for a groundswell. When
this occurs on a still night the sound
is sometimes heard for miles inland.
Inhabitants of seaside towns looked on
it as a summons by death. Tennyson
refers to this phenomenon again in
Crossing the Bar"-"And one clear call
for me-"
@. How tall was President Roosevelt?
G. H. G.
A. He was about feet inches in
height.
@. When was the first park set aside
in this country for recreation pur-
poses?-A. B.
A. The earliest form of public pre-
serve devoted to outdoor recreation in
the territory of the present United
States was a city park, Boston Common,
acquired in 1884. The next example of
public action of this kind covered a
field related to that at present usually
held by State agencies-the reservation
to the people for fishing and fowling"
by an ordinance of the Massachusetts
Bay Colony in 1641 of great ponds, "
water surfaces of 10 acres or more. The
first State park of larger size set apart
primarily for recreation was one which
is now a famous national park-Yosem-
lite. Congress coded the valley and a
mile-wide border around it to Cali
fornia as State park in 1865. 1t was
later returned to Federal control.
@. How many Presidents of the
United States had seen previous service
in the Senate?-S. p.
A. While President Harding was the
only President who went directly from
the Senate to the White House, and
President Garfield had been elected to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
A Preliminary Report.

Criticism of the Presidents crime
commission for its failure to present a
report of its work. and particularly a
Recommendation regarding prohibition
enforcement, has perhaps been the
cause of the presentation Of the partial
or preliminary statement which has just
been made public. Upon careful read
ing of that statement it would appear
that there has been no ground for the
complaint on the score of inaction or
indecision on the part of the commits
sion. For it becomes evident that the
work assigned to the commission and
undertaken by it is altogether too ex-
tensive to permit any returns worthy of
consideration so shortly after organi-
ration.
The task set the commission was to
study lawbreaking in the United States,
to discover, If possible, the cause of the
apparently increasing percentage of
crime, to consider ways and means of
lessening it, to determine the response
bility for the disregard for the law. For
this purpose the President summoned a
body of eminent men, highly qualified
by their abilities and experience to con-
duct such an investigation. They were
all volunteers; all have served at their
own expense. They have not been able
to devote all their time to the task, for
their own interests have demanded
some attention. They have organized
a staff of researchers. Now, perhaps in
some degree in consequence of the prod
ding inspired by desire to make po-
ntical capital on the score Of the prohi-
bition issue, they present summary Of
the preparatory processes and one
broad conclusion regarding the made
quacy of the criminal law enforcement
machinery of the country.
There is no occasion for surprise in
this statement by the crime commits
sion. Indeed, it is merely statement
of the condition for the cause and pos
sible cure of which the commission was
appointed. If the enforcement ma
chinery of the country were adequate,
the criminal laws would have been en-
forced The syllogism is self-demon-
strative. The commission recites several
criminal categorieS as oyertaxing the
capacity and effectiveness of the ma
tional agencies-prohib automobile
theft, white slave traffic and immigra-
ton specifically. In short, the initial
conclusion of the commission is that
enforcement has broken down in vari-
Gus directions. prohibition included.
If any recommendations have been
made to the President respecting pos
sible legislation or reorganization Of
administrative agencies, they are not
made public. 1t is altogether likely that
no specific recommendations have been
made. Certainly the layout of the COM
missions inquiry, as disclosed in this
preliminary report, is so broad that it
would be surprising to find the COM
mission ready to prescribe for the ills
which it is now engaged in diagnosing.
There may be wide differences of
opinion among the members OF the
commission. There may be sharp
division respecting the wisdom of prompt
action. But assuredly the work that
was given the commission to do is big
enough and important enough to JUS
tify-indeed, to observation-disclosures
procedure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

Prohibition enforcement remains so
diffcu't that it appears to develop one
noble ariment after another. Science
and Try will testify that most i'm
por,; discoveries have been arrived at
only citer long and patient work at
tended by many misgivings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

A few cities appear to seek reputa-
ton for lawlessness on the theory, per-
haps. that revenues are increased when
wild time is held out as an induce
ment to foolish money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
Diet and Taste.

From the Charlotte IN. CO. News.
Nature is everlastingly kind, says
philosopher, but If you want to get
to eat something you don't like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

Congressional dispute occasionally
runs so high that even the mildest
statesman may be tempted to wish he
could borrow the Cole Blease vocabulary
for few fieeting oratorical moments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
Preserve the Pave!

From the St. Louis Daily Globe Democrat.
The paddock having become Justices
own symbol and agency, why couldn't
streets be padlocked at least for a few
months against being torn up after
being repaved?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
Making Jury Duty Popular.

From the Charlotte News.
Possibly the decision of the Supreme
Court of South Carolina to the effect
that jurymen have right to sample the
liquor that the accused is charged with
vending is exactly the stimulus needed
to create a more popular interest In
serving the courts in this capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
A Million More BUMPS.

From the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
Telephone companies say they have
put up 1000 900 new poles during the
past year. It Is probably necessary,
but think of the added temptation to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

Night clubs are padlocked in New
York, but not so efficiently as to pre-
vent the local wholesaler from being
able to provide the out-of-town buyer
with the usual congenial entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

Great wisdom is attributed to young
Mr.. La Toilette by his ADMIRERS
wisdom which, If 1t continues to grow
with the years, will rival that Of
Solomon himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

1t is useless to count up election ex-
penditures. as it is well understood that
after the voting is over, no mistakes in
making change will be rectifed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

A few naval conference delegates who
are not good sailors" may be wishing
they could enjoy breakfast as much on
shipboard as they did at the White
House,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
Soundproof Chamber.

From the indianapolis News.
If President Hoover decides that he
needs a new Office building, he will have
a chance to order a room for special in
terviews with Senator Borah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

Crime investigation is widely regarded
as defective in looking more for clues
that may discredit the police than for
material information which may help
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

Dining is so popular a means of en-
PERTAINING that it should be easy to
arrange enough banquets to permit all
fashionable persons to have chance in
turn at the choice seats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

France and Italy were unfortunate
in not being able to show the confer
ence in advance that it is easy to arrive
at an understanding on naval matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

Some of the rum ships are evidently
carrying bad liquor = possibly with a
view to Turing captors into regrettable
experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

An internal machine made in inita-
ton of box Of candy is a cruel degra-
dalton Of the art Of camoufiage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

An educator is. in several instances,
expected to be discreet and not try to
teach everything he knows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
Authoritative Opinion.

what are you going to tell the
voters?"
IT don't expect to tell them much"
answered Senator Sorghum. Times
have worked around so that a public
servant is supposed to be good lis
tener and let the voters do the tell
ing"
Jud Tunkins says people enjoy being
interesting regardless of expense. Some
of his friends appear to enjoy brag-
ging about how much they lost in the
stock market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
Butter That Lasts.

From the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
1t is good economy to buy strong,
robust butter. It lasts longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
Points of Interest.

Points OF Interest.
ITO what city are you going on your
motor tour?"
mo city in particular" answered Mr..
Chuggins. 1--WE just keep moving"
Don't you stop at any points of In
terest?"
"Of course, but mostly through neces-
sity. The points that have the very
greatest interest on a long trip are the
gas stations and repair shops" e.. e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
Tailoring for the Gang.

The tailor pauses to interrogate-
He doesn't speak in fun
do you wish pockets to accommodate
A hip flask or gum"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

Something Solomon Missed.
From the Albany Evening News.
Solomon must have been thankful
that there wereFno January bargain
sales In his day.A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
THE Uncertain Season,

The Uncertain Season.
The climate has to have its fling,
And there is not wizard
Who knows If next weeks going to bring
The sunshine or a blizzard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

81 Popularity don't last long in crap
game" said Uncle Eben. de kind
words gets scarce, whether you wins
all de money or goes broke"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

ITO declare that you hate a man."
said Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown,
sis to confess that you fear him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

@. Is there such a thing as rose
resembling q carnation?---T. NJ.
A. The carnation rose was found at
the chateau of the Abbey of st. Nicolas
aux-bois in 1912. The National Horti-
culture Society of France awarded it
the certificate of merit in 1922.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11
Young Mexican
Given Writer'S Tribute,

FL Universal, Mexico City-The novi-
tiate bullfghter, Esteban Garcia, died
in the hospital at Morelia last night as
the result of ruptured peritoneum.
This terrible injury he sustained in a
grand bullnght staged by @ group Of
young men who gave every evidence Of
acquiring remarkable skin and finesse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11


bot de Malahide, who granted the copy.
right to Lieut.. Col. Ralph Hayward
Isham. who has published them, "Prl-
vate Papers of James Boswell from
Malahide Castle" The editor is Geof-
frey Scott.
In his "Praeterita" Ruskin gives his
daily routine while at oxford. The
routine of day Is perhaps worth telling.
I never missed chapel, and in Winter
got an hours reading before 1t. Break
fast at 9-half an hour allowed for it to
second, for Capt. Marryat with my
roll and butter. College lectures till /.
Lunch. with a little talk to anybody
who cared to come in, or share their
own commons with me. At 2, auckland
or other professors lecture. Walk till
5, hall dinner, wine either given or &C
cepted, and quiet chat over it with the
reading men, or frolic with those OF
my own table: but I always got round
to the High street to my mothers tea
at This mother left her home and took
lodgings in the High street, oxford,
during his stay there1 and amused my
self till Tom rang in and I got with a
run to Canterbury gate, and settled
to steady bit of final reading till 10.
I can't make out more than six hours
real work in the day, but that was con-
stantly and unflinchingly given"
Shaping Men and Women" brings
together the papers In which Stuart
Sherman discusses specifically the func-
ton of the teacher and a number OF
essays which reflect the point of view
of the academic student of literature
Stuart Sherman, who died not long ago.
was for Is years engaged in the teach
ing of literature and for two years
editor OF a literary review. The intro
duction and editing of the volume are
by Jacob Zeitlin, D friend and colleague
Of Sherman At tlaA eutyerstty of Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-11

@. Was Robert E. Lee ever snperin-
tendent at West Point?-F. p.
A. He occupied this position at the
Military Academy for three years.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-01
FRANK A. HOPKINS
 DIES IN PROVIDENCE
Born in Woodstock. - Former Asst. Superintendent Putnam
 Foundry Machine Co.
Funeral Saturday 2 ?. m.--Home of
 His Daughter

Frank A. Hopkins, for many years a resident of Putnam. died at the home of his daughters, Mrs. Alice Miller and Miss Charlotte Hopkins. Providence. R. l., early this morning. He had been in poor health for a number of years He was in his sSth ycar. The funeral service will be from the home of his daughter, Mrs. John P Sabin, School street, Putnam, Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Henry E. Hodge of the Baptist church officiating. Burial will be in the Grove street cemetery.
 Mr Hopkins was born in Wood stock, January 22nd, 1S43, son of Stephen and Maria (Fennerl Hopkins. He came to Putnam about 1890 and was for a period of years assistant to the late William k. Barber as super intendent of the Putnam Foundry and Machine Company For many years he has been a member of the First Bap- tist church of Putnam and during his residence here was deacon in the church.
 Mrs. Hopkins died May 27th, 1904. Mir. Hopkins left Putnam about ten years ago. Besides the two daugh- ters with whom he made his home he leaves other daughters, Mrs. Henry Child of East Providence and Mrs. John r. Sabin of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-01
GROW-BIG LAND
Grade 2. Israel Putnam School Have
 Feature Exhibit for Health Day

"Grow-Big Land" is an outstand- ing exhibit in the Health Day showing in the window of the Byrne store. This Health Project" was made and arranged by the pupils of Grade 2 Miss Ethel Strahan, teacher, Israel Putnam school, and is very eleverly conceived and carried out. IL fea- lures fresh fruits, vegetables and milk. and is arranged to represent small village, peopled, and with an imals in the sandy road and stores dis playing health foods.
 Another exhibit is represented by a flight of stairs. Beginning at the bot tom step one reads upward: Water, sunshine. rest. exercise, diet, fresh air and cleanliness. There are dis plays of fruit, milk and vegetables, urged as the best food for growing children.
Putnam patriot., 1930-05-01
Obituaries
rhama. B. Mathew.on

Thomas B. Mathewson, for many years a resident of Woodstock. re- gently of Putnam, died Saturday eve ming at the home of Mrs. W. J. Sher- man. 20 Fremont street. He was in his 59th year.
 Mir. Mathewson was born in Brook ivn. N. Y.. November 2, 1871, son of the late Dr. Arthur s. Mathewson, widely known eye specialist, and liar riett iBlagdenl Mathewson. The fam fly made their summer home in Wood stock for many years.
 Mir. Mathewson has been m failing health for a long time. He has been q semi-inealid the greater part of his life. He was well known in Putnam where, during the summer months ne was an almost daily visitor, and m Woodstock
 The funeral and eommittal service were held at the cemetery on Wood stock Hin. Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. Rev. Russell Linton officiating.
 Mir. Mathewson leaves brother, William W. MathewsOn of Washing ton. D. C., and a sister. Mrs. A. V: r. Hnizinga. of Thompson and New York The Huizinga family IS now returning from a winter abroad.