davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

a movement to enable each person to
throw of the yoke of the landlord and
to raise roof of his own over the heads
OF his family. There was drama In
that night-the simple, unconscious
drama of accomplishment" The Mem
phiS Commercial Appeal sees the move
ment as having had its greatest de-
velopment in Pennsylvania, Ohio and
New jersey" but shows its national
growth, and concludes that at appears
that the people of the United States
have the saving habit" The Texarkana
Gazette suggests that the original
founders probably never dreamed that
when they organized what they termed
building club they were inaugYrat-
ing movement which in the course Of
century would spread throughout the
United States and aid in the financing
of millions Of homes" That paper sees
in the result "a powerful factor In the
American financial system"
1.-THE inconSpicuous frame dwelling on
which the first loan was made Is still
standing" says the Lima News. at
then was the property Of a man who
had the very modest job of lighting
lamps. The fact that a laborer was the
first person to receive benefits from a
building and loan is characteristic Of
the system in its modern form. Men
AeNNOAs paying oAldAA RttIb OI I1lGlE
salaries back Systematically in return
for home they may call their castle,
have benefited by the millions since
that time"
4 X 4 X
"a fine record for safety, fair dealing
and good management has been made"
AYERS the Youngstown Vindicator, while
the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin en-
phasizes the fact that "even during the
Tod Of n erf1
Ing and loan balance has shown a con.
sistent .betterment of the credit side"
and the Jersey City journal remarks.
ut has been possible for such organic
cations to provide funds for prospective
home owners that it was impossible for
banks to loan. 1t has taught thousands
OF people to save money which might
have otherwise been frittered away,
This Is because it has made saving yir-
tually compulsory, since dues must be
paid at a certain time or penalties fol-
low The result Is that people, having
once become members, are forced to
save regularly, and soon acquire the
habit. The. building and loan move
ment has stood the test of time. An
idea that has lasted 100 years has
proved the merit behind it."
The associations are justified in
looking forward to another century of
increased usefulness" states the Jack
son Citizen Patriot, the growth being
described by the Cincinnati Times-Star
as IAN illustration of American genius
at its BEST The Kalamazoo Gazette
declares that "there is scarcely COM
munity of any size in the country which
does not have at least one of these or
CARNATIONS constantly at its service"
The Fort Worth Star-Telegrap con-
cludes: Reports from certain States
Indicate that building and loan deposits
have continued to increase, although
not nearly so rapidly as new demands
for mortgage loans. Building and loan
have found for themselves
! real field for economic service. Thus
soundly founded, the movement must
continue to grow. Americans will be
saving money and building homes in
future years as well as in the past"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
The Fire at Center Market,

Yesterday Washington had the I'M
usual experience Of a four alarm FIRE
that, though 1t blazed for the better
part of an hour, did no damage" The
flames consumed considerable material
and the water soaked the premises, yet
on the books of the Fire Department the
confiagrs ion is listed as harmless. This
for the rare reason that the structure
that burned was in the process of
demolition and the flames, rather than
doing harm. actually aided in the work
The old Center Market structure, built
many years ago was never good risk
in the sense of being fireproof It's walls
we're Of brick, and some Of its inner
structure was Of metal. But in the
main 1t was fire-inviting, and it is a
matter Of great good fortune that II
served for so many years without dis
aster. Yesterdays blaze, which was
quickly extinguished, was suggestion
Of what might have happened in the
times Of the markets full service.
This blaze attracted a great multitude
to the scene, and probably to most OF
those who gathered it disclosed the fact
that work had started in the demoli-
ton Of the building. The rare spectacle
was presented Of laborers tearing dowr
one wall Of the market while firemer
were pouring water upon another tC
quench the flames. It Is doubtful II thi,
combination was ever witnessed befor,
J In this city.
Probably most OF those who saw tht
IRE wondered why any effort was mad.
! IL check it. in view Of the fact tina
the building Is doomed TO immediate
destruction. The answer lies In tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
Richie Makes His Bow.

Gov. Albert c. Richie has entered
upon his fourth term as Governor of
Maryland. His inaugural address. de-
livered before joint session of the two
houses Of the State Legislature, went
far beyond the confines Of Maryland
1t passed State boundaries, not only in
its range OF topics, but also physically.
Over a Nationwide radio hook-up, Gov.
Ritehie's message reached the people Of
Florida, of California, Of Washington,
as wen as those Of nearby New York.
His friends have interpreted the Gov
ernor's inaugural address as a declara-
ton Of his purpose to be a candidate
for the Democratic presidential nomi-
nation next year. The Richie hat is
In the ring
Marylanders and many others will
hail Gov. Ritchie's candidacy with
satisfactions They have seen Albert G.
Ritchie prove himself an able chief ex-
ecutive of his State. They have seer
him. because of his popularity, and be.
cause Of the satisfaction Of the voters
during his administration, break down
first. the tradition that no man should
succeed himself as Governor OF Mary.
land and. later, win not only third
but fourth term Of ONCE. The Gov
ernor Of Maryland Is = States right.
man He Is opposed TO Capitalization
OF Government In Washington. He i
an earnest opponent OF national prohi
bition. In all except the last he Is tn
exponent Of the principles and idea
which have governed IN the South. 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
Benefits Of .Building-L oan.s
System Seen on Centenary

Credit Is given to the building and
loan associations of the United States
for the remarkable development of
home owning in the country as the first
hundred years of their history Is COM
pieted. The centenary was observed
this month, and the place of such or
CARNATIONS in the financial life of the
country is emphasized The figures are
declared to show that the system has
Of the humble originatorS.
THE 10000, 600 members of building
and loan associations in the United
States" it is pointed out by the Newark
Evening News, "are one-tenth of the
entire national population-men, women
and children. AS building and loan
members they own the $4,000 ,00O, 900
which constitute the assets Of the as
sociations. That huge sum Is only a
little less than the sum of the deposits
in the savings banks of the country. 1t
Is one-third as large as all savings
accounts in all American banks Of every
character. There are IL building and
loan associations for each savings bank
in the land, and the building and loan
membership roll is but little smaller
than that Of savings bank depoSitorS.
While savings deposits in all the Ma
tons banks, State and National, de-
and loan associations increased their
assets by more than three times that
amount, $500, ,000."
This institution" as viewed by the
Omaha World-Herald, "iS essentially
the meeting place of the small lender
and the small borrower. It takes AS
small savings and lends them to B
with which to build home. 1t becomes
thus one of the great national pro-
NJ nrif for Of
The borrowing for home building pur-
poses as well as the saving which
makes lending possible are practices
in thrift. The method of repaying loans
in small monthly inStallments, like
rent, has made home owning possible to
thousands of persons who would not
have had the hardihood to take on the
ordinary mortgage loan. And it has
served to create a SUFFICIENT f1uidity OF
assets necessary to accommodate tenn
porary savers and to make continuous
loaning possible" !.
During 1929" says the San Antonio
Express, 1.-The associations loaned 3d.
600, 900 900 for refinancing, repairing
remodeling and building American
homes. No doubt the 1880 figure, yeti
to be tabulated, will be still higher,
That impressive sum represents an in
vestment in something more than land,
lumber, brick and mortar. The money
is spent on self-help, thrift, foresight,
stability, love of home community
spirit and other elements of good citi-
zenship. The building and loan asSo-
citation was one of this colntry's earli-
est essays in cooperation. Its sturdy
success undoubtedly encouraged similar |
enterprise in other branches OF busi-
ness and industry"
Zone hundred years ago." records the |
Santa Rosa PreSs-D Democrat, "38 men
came together in a tavern in Philadel-
phia, and five men were the leaders in |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
Toward the Treaty Navy.

Action yesterday by the House Naval
Affairs Committee, recommending ex-
penditure of $74,O3O, 900 for naval con-
/ struction, is the first step toward the
creation of the American feet author
, lied under the London limitation treaty.
The building of the American armada
therein provided for will entail an
eventual and total cost of anything up
| to $3.50, 100000. If construction is
progressively carried out at the ratio
indicated by the initial proposal of the
House Naval Committee the aggregate
expense of parity equality with
the British fleet, which is America s
irreducible objective will spread,
roughly, over period of ten years
Parity under such condition. will be
comfortably purchased. The plants of
the pacifistS to the contrary notwith-
standing, there is neither perjury for
the taxpayer nor provocation for other
nations in such an ordered, rational
increase in the United States strength
at sea.
Apart from this commendable move
toward the treaty Navy, Chairman
Brittens committee reveals itself as
Enthusiastically air-minded. 1t does not
go along with the naval philosophy I'M
DERIVING the one-tiIne famous dictum Of
william II, who believed that Germany's
future lay upon the water" Repre-
sentative Britten and his House col
leagues obviously believe that Americas
naval future lies over the water, namely,
in the sky. The committees most
type Of cruiser to cost $50, 78O, 900 and
to be equipped with a deck capable
Of carrying thirty-six airplanes. Such
craft, admittedly experimental in char
mendation by the Secretary Of the Navy
to build q $16.605 900 relatively old
type cruiser mounting 6-inch guns. It
has not yet been determined what the
new 36-plane- carrying cruiser win have
in the shape of armament-whether g.
inch or 8-inch guns. The House COM
mittee seems to have turned thumbs
down on any more 6-inchers, though
the London treaty contemplates their
construction on a considerable scale.
Mr.. Britten announces that it is
barely possible that all future cruiser
tonnage will be CT the 36-plane-carrying
type Of ship" That statement is based
on the belief Of experts that cruiser of
such style may revolutionize naval war
fare. In further pursuance of its air.
mindedness the House committee yes
terday also provided for ESQ airplanes,
$50 to be built out of funds allotted to
the ships. Five million dollars is set
aside for the remaining 100 planes.
A new aircraft carrier with a compile
nent Of ia planes. $17,6O0, 900 for four
submarines, 100000 for expert
mentation with Diesel engines, S47, 00O,-
900 for 10 destroyers already author
lied, $5,000,0O0 for a new air base on
the California coast and 5000, 900 for
new Navy dirigible airship are among
the House Naval Committees recon-
mendations.
All and sundry Of these proposed
authorizations are in direct line with
the treaty Navy. The country will hope
that the House viii enact them into law.
that the Senate will promptly follow
suit and that the Presidents signature
will give the final signal for converting
them from paper into steel Every
rivet driven into them WI. De blow for
defense-and peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

cinctly. It is worth reproducing and
follows:
LAS q State and Nation we have
aStounded the world in production. Our
energy and brains have shown the
and luxurles Of life in suf11cient guam
tity to satisfy the needs of all of our
people, but In the midst of abundance
of agricultural and industrial produc-
ton We have want and suffering.
UNLESS We can solve the problem of
the distribution of this abundance, un-
less We can stop hunger and hardship
in all of this plenty. Mle. will be the
actors In the greatest tragedy Of his
tory"
Gov. Ia Follette's closing paragraphs
pledged Wisconsin to q solution Of the
problems. Short and to the point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

That Gov. Richie should go through
the ceremony of the Governors inaugu-
ration with impressive ease and dignity
is not to be wondered at. His public
has acclaimed him good actor in a
long familiar role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

1t is too late in life for Mr.. Raskob
to start a public career with a small
office and meager bank account Like
other prominent politicians, he must
struggle along as best he can with the
handicap of great affluence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

Economists are surprised by the great
sums Of ready money at the disposal of
Russia. Possibly the great masses who
work over there for the lowest possible
wages and pay the highest possible
taxes could easily explain the financial
phenomenon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

In order to get the happy and smiling
expression suitable to those honored by
Government appointment, it is desirable
to have photographs of new commits
sion taken early; as far as possible in
advance Of harsh criticism that may
arise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

Psychologists might get interesting
and valuable results if they could trace
the number of actual mysteries that
appear TO have copied some of their
details from crime fiction The human
mind Is intensely initiative and is
capable Of but little that is absolutely
original even in the way Of emotional
impulse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

Talk of removing Mr.. Longworth from
the Speakership finds a share of en-
courags ment perhaps among those who
do not appreciate the famous land
marks that lend interest to this center
of Government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

1t might have been an economy to
allow the old market house to burn; but
there are formalities which must be
observed. Laws do not permit those
whom it has condemned to commit
suicide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

A five-day working week will give
leisure for more study or more recrea-
ton, according to the taste of the in
dividual. On personal decision will
depend the kind of benefit to be enjoyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

Fears of drought are not entirely
allayed. The youngster who hopes fol
few snowstorms now has more than
the usual support from adult members
of his family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
Bones and Brains.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal
Science, In Its astonishing way of do
ing things, has found that the mind of
a genius grows faster than his bones.
In non-genius, of course, the head
bones develop rapidly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
The Truck Blockade.

From the Toledo Blade.
Judged by the number Of trucks he
must pass to get anywhere, the motor
ist can't see any industrial slump.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
Mere Misdemeanor.

From the Minneapolis Star.
Another gangster has been arrested
In Chicago Probably for parking his
machine gun in front Of o FIRE plug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Old Market House.
The good old market house we knew
With smiles or with a frown,
Fate deemed it something to pursue
And tried to burn it down.
But it a natural way will go.
Upon the ancient site
Like great tomb at last will show
New walls of splendid height.
And in memoriam Wen tell
OF beef and fish and fowl
And various other things they sell
Where hungry buyers prowl;
OF blossoms gay and spices sweet
And simple friendly chaff.
Upon your monument complete
Well write your epitaph.
The citizens who recollect
The days Of long ago
Kind thought of you will not neglec
Amid the statelier show
And. laughter mingled with a sigh,
Will mention memories dear
And say. Good friend. in days gone b!
The Market House Stood Here!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
No Haste Here.
From the Dull

From the Duluth Herald.
In any event, the Wickersham Com
mission is not likely to be accused of
jumping to a conclusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

From the Terre HRute Star.
In his New Year day broadcast to
America Premier Mussolini was either
kidding u o. the people back homes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
Dur One Cnncern

From the Omaha Evening World-Hersld.
All we care about is that the Pana-
mans do not knock a hole In the canal,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
Eve the Innovator.

From the Richmond News Leader.
Jobless men may restore normal IN
dustry By dtsposing of apples. That's
the way Eve got the race started 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
Terrors Of Crime.

I keep my conscience clear indeed.
And yet yield to fright.
The murder mysteries that I read
Keep me awake all night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
Home Supply.

Home Supply.
MANY great philosophers have
whiled away moments of leisure by
playing the VIOLIN
philosophers" commented Miss Cay
enne, ARE eminently wise people who
prefer making their own music to ac-
cepting anything the radio happens to
be handing out"
ITO smile and bow low" said Hi Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown, make an easy
task that sometimes proves surprisingly
remunerative."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

Member Of the Associated Press.
The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
TO the use for republication of all news dis
Patches credited to ii or not otherwise cred
tied in This paper and also the local Lews
published herein. All rights of publication of
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

at don't believe all I hears" said
Uncle Eben. I'm fact, what I don't
believe frequently pervides de best part
of de entertainment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
The Best Economic Practice.

From the San Bernardino Daily Sun.
Instead of buying things in good
times and paying for them in bad
times, we should buy in bad times and
pay in good times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
Rate by Mail-PayabIe In Advance.
MARYLAND and virginia,
Memher A. the Associated pre-.

Psiy and and Sunday. yr SO CO. mo. 81; %
Sunday only Il yr.. $500: mo-. soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

Valued Reward.
"You have labored faithfully in the
service Of your country"
My country" replied Senator sor-
ghum, "has rewarded my Efforts.
What reward do you especially
value?"
IF you are speaking in a purely
practical sense, don't know Of any
thing I appreciate more than the Spe-
cial parking facilities a statesman en-
joys in Washington, d. c."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
rate bv Carrier WITHIN the civ.

Rate by Carrier Within the City.
The Evening Star........l 45c rer month
when I sundaysJ -. a.. soc per month
The Evening and Sunday Star
(when 9undays) ...... 65c per month
Collection made at the end Of each montS..
Orders may be sent in by mail or telephone
National 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

Jud Tunkins says he's studying up
on the stock market so that he can
make up an excuse for being broke
that sounds more high-toned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

@. Why Is woman's allowance
sometimes called spin money"?-D. E.
A. pin money" got its name becaute
years ago pins were costly and the sum
allowed a wife for their purchase was
relatively large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

No Mercenary Service.
The politician tolls indeed
AS hard as any COB.
The salary he does not need,
But how he loves his Job!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

@. What will take the grain out Of
paper?-W. r.
A. There is no way of removing the
grain. It Is inherent within the paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

Gov. La Toilette Of Wisconsin-the
title reads as though 1t had been writ
ten thirty years ago-delivered nota-
BILE inaugural address when he took
1t missed the length of the inaugural
addresses delivered by Gov. Ritchie and
Gov. Roosevelt, but II stated the prob
lem OF the day more clearly and sue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

@. Why are Brazil nuts so often
spoiled when purchased?-F. G. ".
A. When properly handled Brazil
nuts keep very WELL The Brazil nuts
found spoiled on the market are spoiled
before being shipped or during ship
ment because Of being m wet places
where no air can get to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

@. what races now lead the most
primitive lveS?--C. s,
A. Probably the Bushmen and Hot.
tentOts Of South Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

@. Do post Offices display the Amer
lean nag on Christmas and New Year
day?-L. v. N.
A. The Post once Department says
that post Offices follow the Treasury
Department regulation concerning the
display of the American flag. The flag
should be displayed on Christmas and
New Year, according to this regulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-15

O. Are letters sent to Senator in
washington opened by him or by his
nncrnfa RI IL T. i.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-16
BENEFITS Of SHIP
HOLIDAY STUDIED
Borah and Grand Plans Find
Sympathy in Admins
tration Circles.

BY the Associated Press.
The State Department has been study
ing the advantages 30 be derived from
naval building holiday and oficials
there are sympathetic toward the pro-
posals for one which have been adj
vanced by Foreign Minister Grand
Of Italy and Senator Borah OF Idaho.
Three reasons were outlined IN ON
cial circles today for the belief at
tributed to the administration sthat
naval holiday would be beneficial.
First named was the expectation
that such z holiday would create "a
better atmosphere at the General Dis
armament Conference in Geneva In
February. 1t also wa. explained that
such action would give time for the
solution of political pToblcrns standing
in the way of complete disarmament,
and would provide the governments
with needed budgetary relief.
Administration leaders were de.
scribed as feeling the naval position OF
the United States would not De maoe'
relatively worse than that OF other ma
tons by such holiday II the lore.
most naval powers subscribed to 1t, ana
provided the period covered oy the Lon.
don treaty was extended by the amount
of the holiday
The United States was said TO have
a better balanced feet constructed ana
under construction than 1t had at the
time Of the London Conference so there
would be no serious objections on that
score