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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

"Courageously the encyc1ical exposes
present-day nostrums for social fIIs."
remarks the Cleveland News, advising
That 1T serves as an excellent guide for
social and economic relations eyerv-
where. The New York Evening Post
feels that ''it may well have a world
Wide effect in holding up wage stand-
s ARDS !, TIL the approaching good times ar
rive. The Post observes that in its at
tack on too great inequality in the
distribution Of wealth, although It
stands firm against socialism and COM
munism." 1t is uttered with "cogent
realism" The Minneapolis Star sug-
gests "a striking coincidence that this
message calling for better things for
labor should be broadcast just as Amer
ica's great organization of workers
launches an attack on efforts to reduce
wages in the United States" The Du-
buque Catholic Daily Tribune calls it
"a wonderful clear, concise lesson" and
exclair1s: What rejuyenation of So
ciety would become reality If this les
son would find a willing echo by the
people Of the worldl'
Some degree Of ENCOURAGEMENT"
thinks the Sioux Falls Daily Argus
Leader, comes from the realization
that the modern American system has
created a wider and larger distribution
u
other nations of the present or the past.
1t is far from perfect, however, and
many improvements remain to be made.
The Pope'S frank discussion Of this SUD-
ject along with many others of SIM
liar nature is distinct contribution to-
ward the erection of better foundation
upon which to build future growth"
1.-The world needs nothing so much as
the acknowledgment in practice of the
ties of human brotherhood in this time
of economic crisis" asserts the Rock
Island Argus, while the Madison Wis
consin State Journal AYERS that the
Pope gives strong reinforcement to the
declarations of economists that stand
ards of living for labor must be main
tanned" ands the Hartford Courant is
impressed by the fact that 'the imne-
diate remedy he recommends Is one
which aecords with the prevailing eco
nomic thought of the time"
HE knows, as every enlightened
economist knows advises the Fort
Wayne News-Sentinel, that far-reach-
ing reforms could be effected, in this
and every other country, without i'm
periling the acquisition of large profits.
sort of profits which justify lavish stock
pools and four-for-one split-ups. And
there might be an end of the shoestrfng
speculation by which some little legal
lied gambler hopes to get rich over.
night. There might be encouragement
for the misery investor already figuring
ON the stocks he may buy in at new low
in the panic of 1887. But we think
civilization could endure these phe-
nomena, If they meant that there
wouldn't be any panic in 1897"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

! they insist on rushing at them like a
fire engine, thus warning their objective
| by soaring it.
The art Of bird catching, to a cat,
must be vastly more intricate subject
than 1t seems to us human beings who
happen to watch.
X + 4
The sliest cats are those old fellows
! who roam a neighborhood "a hours q
day and seldom catch birds in sight of
their own bailiwicks.
It is against such cats that the lover
of birds should take measures to pro-
tect birds, not by harming the cat, for
after all he only does what Nature d.
reefs him to do, but by putting the
feeding station out of his reach.
1t is likely that the birds prefer their
food in a station swung out from a
branch in a tree. That makes their
surroundings natural, makes them feel
at home, and at the same time protects
| them.
1t is not generally known that dogs,
too, will catch birds, If they get a
chance. They are such clumsy buster
ers that ordinarily they never get q
chance.
A feeding station is preferably sus-
! pended from the outer tip of a long
branch, Of sufficient strength to support
the station, but not big enough around
to give Tom and Tabby firm support.
They are cautious about such cat
walks, and will not venture out on such
branch If it impresseS them as be-
ing insecure. The station may be on
pulley, thus permitting 1t to be low
| cred for replenishment and cleaning.
There are several excellent types of
blrd-feeding stations on the market
winch contain hoppers for grain, which
ISed The seed into a panlike arrange
| ment, and which do not require reload
ing very often. The birds are protected
IN this shelter, both from marauders
and the elements.
| 1t will be noticed that We have kept
OUT OF this discussion all mention of
the man or woman who curses cats,
one and ALL and heartily wishes them
no part in the scheme Of things
our belief is that he or she who
really likes dogs will have a corner in
his Cor herr heart for cats, and that
the admirer of birds will likewise see
something pleasing and interesting
ABOUT both dogs and cats.
In other words, If one really loves
animals, he cannot set one creature of
as the only sort to be loved, but will
have enough of the milk Of human
kindness in his makeup to see the good
points of all, without missing any of
the bad points.
Therefore the owner of a cat which
brings In three out of two pairs of
brown thrushes in a week will be
caused o great deal of pain, without
knowing what to do about it at all. Birds
must eat, and cats must kill. 1t was a
hldeous economy of Nature, which
made every creature its own proyider,
and constituted every eating thing
food for some other eating thing.
The solitary brown thrush sings, but
there is no joy in his song. And the
nearer thinks of Walt Whitman's
hooking bird, in his "Sea-Shore Mem
cries" bereft on the nest:
''Hither, my Lowell
Here / am! Herel
Do not be decoyed elsewhere,
That Is the whistle of the Wind-it Is
not my voice.
Q past! o lfei o songs Of joyI
In the air-in the woods-over fields;
Loved, loved, loved, loved, loved!
But my love no more, no more with me,
We two together no more"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Home Owner Appears
For Assessment Relief

To the Editor Of The Star:
The Star has always encouraged
home ownership. AS one of the "little
fellows struggling to own his home
without mortgage implore the
powerful championship Of The Star in
regard to tax relief. know that to-
day could not get within $1,000 of
the price paid for my little home ON
Monroe street, which is good central
location. In 1922, when I bought, the
estate tax was $3.50, the assessed
value being $3,043 This year the tax
is $60.54 and assessed value $4,738
And yet the property would not bring
within $500 Of the price paid in
1922. Another groan-wi1en the roof
is painted, the walls repapered and the
plumbing seen to, am expected to be
taxed the higher wages our artisans
now enjoy. OF course they don't get
anything out of men end my kin, we
cannot afford such prices. No wonder
we ask for tax relief Shall we get It?
w. G. KENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Give the United States
A Mate for Uncle Sam
To the Editor Of The Star.

To the Editor OF The Star:
This is only a suggestion - but the
idea Is good. The Nation has its bird.
the eagle. States have their birds, flow
ers. songs, etc. Our country has
Mothers day.. Fathers day, Fourth Of
July, Decoration day and other days.
Why not complete the lob and give
America an aunt?
When the cartoonists caricature Uncle
Sam he Is lonesome. Why not q mate
for him? So why not an aunt for the
country The women have the vote and
pay taxes, with. other privileges. why
not gave them recognition and give them
Tepresensative and picture her along
side Of the tall gentleman with the
silken whiskers?
This scheme could easily be worked
out, for u has merit. Get an artist to
sketch good-looking aged lady. dress
her IN striped suit. hat trimmed with
stars, etc, and you have her.
GIVE the Nation an aunt so our great
Uncle sammy can have D pal to have
conference with. II it Is only on paper
Chinchilla. pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

| @. How large is the largest Bible in
the worldP-R. H. M.
A. 1t is said to be the Bible printed
by Louis Waynai and his daughter.
Theresa, of Los Angeles. It weighs 1 ,o94
pounds and is 8 feet high. The makers
spent about two years printing it by
hand.
Q. How many American soldiers were
executed for major crimes committed
IN France during the World War;
r. S. II.
A. The annual report of the Judge
advocate general for the fiscal year end
ed June 30, 1919. says that 10 capital
sentences adjudged by general courts
martial against members of the Ameri-
can expeditionary forces in Europe were
carried into execution. All of the mem
bers referred to were executed by being
hanged.
O. Why is this called California
Fiesta year?--L. C. o.
A. 1t is SO called because various cities
IN California are celebrating historical
events.
@. Does sea water weigh more at the
bottom OF the ocean than 1t does at the
surface?-N. S.
A. Water is very nearly incompres-
sible, and at the bottom Of the ocean in
the deepest places weighs only about 5
per cent more than an equal volume at
the surface.
Q. What are the six axioms Of the
Arthurian romanceS?--W H
A. There was no drawer or more
noble King than Arthur; no fairer or
more faithless wife than Guinevere; no
truer pair OF lovers than Tristan and
Iseult; no knight more faithful than Sir
Kaye; none so brave and amorous as
Sir Launcelot; none so virtuous as Sir
Galahad.
@. Please name the Presidents who
were dark-horse candidates-W. 8.
A. They were Presidents Polk, Pierce.
Hayes. Garfield and Harding.
@. Why is place for Identification
OF unknown dead called a morgue?--
W. M.
A. The old French word meant t.
look at solemnly. The name comes froi,
the building in Paris, dating from the
fifth century. to which unknown persons
who had persisted by accident, murder
or suicide were taken.
@. Is orangewood the only wood used
in the so-called orange sticks?-K. s.
A. These manicure sticks are made
OF orangewood, lemonwood, lockwood
and birch.
@. What kind of dog is called a
oiack-and-tan?-J. G. L.
A. The Manchester terrier, small
breed, Is called a black-and-tan.
9. What are the Oldest colors?-
S. H S.
A. The oldest existing colors created
by man were found in cavern used
by the Cro-Magnon race in Europe
around 10000 BIC. They were red
and yellow produced by daubing a fine
clay containing iron (ocher) on the
walls In the form of decoration.
@: Where and what is Kahoolawe?-
A. Kahoolawe pronounced Ka-ho-
o-la-way, with the accent on la) Is a
lesser island of the Hawaiian group.
situated near the southwestern end Of
the larger Island of Maui, to which &c
Is attached politically There Is yery
little on the island other than a steen
volcanic hill in the center, and a light
mousse in a bend Of the north shore.
@. Where is the tombstone stat,,e
E. L.
A.. It is in the graveyard of John
4. Madden near Lexington, Ky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

Recent rotogravure pictures show
workmen perched Oh various points Of
the viSase OF George Washington in
process Of sculpture by Gutzon Borglum
from mountain in South Dakota
They look like fair-si2ed insects. Thus
also appear the detractors, past and
present, OF the Father Of His Country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Increased Water Bills.

Due to the drought, leaks which go
unnoticed in home fixtures and the in
stallation OF household appliances in
creasing the consumption Of water,
Washington's water bills have taken a
big Jump. Authorities at the District
Building, examining the bills before
they were mailed out were SO impressed
by the extraordinary increases that an
investigation was undertaken to de-
termine the causes in advance of the
protests. The protests have been re-
ceived and the causes have been elab-
GRATED at length.
The most important cause, which
receives the least emphasis, is, as far
as the city as q whole is concerned,
the boost OF approximately IS per
cent In the rate for water which
went into effect at the beginning
Of the fiscal year in which bills now are
being received. The increase was put
into effect to finance extensive improve
ments in the distribution system The
Federal Government and the Municipal
Government do not pay for the water
they use, and the burden of maintaining
and improving the supply and' distri-
button systems. built in partnership be-
tween the District and the Federal
Governments with the former contrib
uting most, now falls wholly upon prop
erty owners. An increase of about rs
per cent in water rates was necessary to
meet the expenses Of a five-year i'm
provement plan. and an increase of that
amount, falling In year when natural
conditions increased the demand for
water, is Of course reflected in much
higher water bills.
Two interesting questions are raised.
The first is whether the increased use
OF water, shown In the fact that sixty
per cent instead Of the normal thirty
per cent of householders in the North
west section alone have exceeded the
minimum consumption, will result in
Water Department surplus, which
may be used in the speeding up Of the
nve-year construction plan.
The second is whether conditions viii
not persuade the authorities to a much
needed consideration OF the subject Of
q reduction In water taxes.
The drought, As far as known, i'm
posed relatively little additional expense
on the water system. There was never
q threatened shortage VI water. The
authorities never We're forced 10 caution
the consumers to curb their use Of water.
The drought merely increased the con-
sumption OF water and therefore the
profits from the sale OF water. The same
thing occurs when certain types Of
household or apartment refrigerating
systems are installed which depend
upon now of water for operation
They increase the use Of water and
the profits from the sale Of water with
out imposing any great additional ex-
pense in purifying and pumping the
water. The increased volume OF sales
OF water should have the same effect On
Its price that is true in the distribution
Of other commodities The aim OF the
authorities should be constant de-
crease in the cost OF water. Up 10 this
time the cost OF water has been gradu-
ally increasing until it now constitutes
q material item IN taxes to the already
tax-burdened owner OF real estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

A Toxic scientist declares that the
low stature of the japanese is due to
the racial habit of squatting. 1t is
wondered If he ever heard of the zulus
and kindred peoples, who, though
averaging nearly six feet in height, for
untold centuries have squatted as often
and as long as the subjects of the
Mikado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

The rate of growth of trout and
other fresh-water game fsh has of
recent years been pretty accurately
determined by ichthyologists-- is.
while they are still in the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

The light drinker is declared a men,
ace to trat1c by California psycholo-
gist. Nor does the fact that he Is driy-
ing light car ever seem to make him
any the less dangerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Great Responsibility.

So you own your own farm?"
Yes" replied Farmer Corntossel.
An I want to say that the position Is
hard one. The fenow that owns the
farm these days is the only one that
can be depended on to do any work on
the place"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Canfnsinn of Ideas

When sunlight fingers in the west
And winds grow warm and hazy.
Sometimes you think you need rest
When you are merely lazy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

The Spring weather must be getting
into Gen. Ludendorf's blood. The IA
nous former quartermaster general sees
war not later than next July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

The Emperor Caligula made his IA
yorite horse Roman consul. Is it not
about time We were reading how that
skittish modern Italian steed has been
formally read out Of the Fascist party?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Washing Dishes Isn't All.

From the Fort Worth star-Telegsam.
Viewpoint Is that place where one
stands and looks at washing dishes an
hour and a. half every day as drudgery
and pounding q typewriter eight hours
a day as career. u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

Today the Barber Of Seville is sup
posed 10 be just as good a man as the
Monarch Of Madrid. Just a brand-new
Spanish custom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Confusion.

When Springtime glories congregate
It's hard TO keep impressions straight.
The world becomes may twirI,
Where curious fancies romp and whirl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

Thus far the May meteorological per-
tormance suggests that the Summer OF
1891 is going 10 be wet and cold instead
vi dry and hot, as was last Summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

Having given his fellow magnates
good scolding, virtually in public. Presi-
dent Farrell Of U S. Steel turns around
and tells the country TO cheer up as the
worst is not to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

de man dat's easy skeered," said
Uncle Eben. don't sllus lead peaceful
life Sometimes he gifts regular Job
perndin' amusement fob folks dat likes
to watch him run."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

A sure mark Of q backward city Is
the fact that it still has tag days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
Tests Of Wisdom.

"Oi course, you rely on the wisdom Of
the plain people,"
Yes" repliVd Senator Sorghum. But
there are times when I expect them to
be wise enough to recognize the fact
that my wisdom is superior to theirs. +"
Jud TuEklns says dancing is largely
matter OF self-deception; no man Is
really as graceful as he feels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

Q. What are the six axionls Of the
Arthurian romances?-W. H.
A. There was no drawer or more
noble King than Arthur; no fairer or
more faithless wife than Guinevere: no
truer pair OF lovers than Tristan and
Iseult; no knight more faithful than Sir
Kaye; none so brave and amorous as
Sir Launcelot; none so virtuous as Sir
Galahad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

Q: What kind of dog Is called a
black-and-tan?-J. G.. L..
A. The Manchester terrier, a small
breed, Is called a black-and-tan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

9. Where are the Hen-and- Chickens
Islands2-F. M.
A. There are two groups with this
name. They are widely separated, one
being OF the coast of Labrador in the
Northern Hemisphere and one of the
coast Of New Zealand in the Southern
Hemisphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

@. Is orangewood the only wood used
in the so-called orange sticks?-K. S.
A. These manicure sticks are made
OF orangewood, lemonwood, boxwood
and birch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

Q. Please name the Presidents who
were dark-horse candidates.-w. s.
A. They were Presidents Polk, Pierce.
Hayes, Garfield and Harding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
Five UncOntested
 DiyOrces Granted
Air of Reno Surrounds the
 Superior Court

The Waterbury superior court took on the aspect of Reno divorce mill this morning as five divorces were granted out of the six petitions heard. All were uncontested. Decis- ion was reserved in the sixth case, a seventh was continued and an eighth was withdrawn.
 Four of the actions were granted on assertion grounds and the fifth. Florence May Bartlett against Cecil ]. Bartlett, on grounds of cruelty.
 In the Bartlett action the peti- tioner, young girl, said she was not made acquainted with the fact that her husband had served time on theft charges, until after their mar riage, which took place on February 8, 1927. Soon after their marriage she said they went to Maine. She learned that he had served seven years in the reformatory for theft of $2,0O0 and had escaped. She said he was alleged to have bad repu- tation in Maine. The witness also told of being struck over the head with a soda water bottle, being re- ouired to be taken to St Mary's hos pital. Her mother who followed the petitioner, exhibited the dress the petitioner was wearing at the time of the bottle incident. The front of the dress was covered with blood stains. She corroborated her daugh- ter's testimony that the young wife on several occasions was wearing black eyes.
 Estelle Cohen Zempsky was granted a divorce from Samuel Zempsky on grounds of desertion, after she said they were married on June "A, 1924, and that her husband left her on September 5, 1927. She said her husband told her he did not like married life and spent most of his time gambling.
 Bertha Litke was given her free dom from William F. Litke, on de- sertion grounds. She said her hus- band left her in August of 1924 af- ter he had told her she was too big and too. fat" They were mar ried in Bristol of 1907. The peti- tioner conducts rooming house on North Main street, she said.
 Marion Fitts Porter was allowed a divorce from Myron Bronson Por-, ter on desertion grounds. They were married on May 19, 1918, at Plain5 vile, and her husband lief her on December 20, 1926. The last action was granted in the case of Mertina Hall against Elmer Han, also on grounds of desertion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-12
All Testimony For
 State Is Presented
(continued from Page D

cfouched over in the car when the 9hooting started. He said his wife WaS seated on his lap. He said he Believed the bullet which caused his E3fe's death, was the one which cut tue collar of his oyercoat. He said hS was So ratt1ed when the shooting sfarted that he did not know bis ex- oct position in the case.
 Lieutenant SchAtzman Recalled
 lieutenant William Schatzman, re- called to the stand from yesterday, atated on cross examination that the sbooting scene was reenacted on the &&t1e road in the presence of Coro- nef John T. Monzani of Waterbury. Ho said State Trooper Pertell was bleed in the position in the road n which the car of Troopers and HSrr was, the night of the shooting. Driving another car, Schatzman said he proceeded toward Officer Per- feil. He said he could see dis tat1ce ahead. of about 300 feet. He sxR Officer Pertell flashing the light and noticed his uniform, Lieutenant S0hatzman testified. He said Trooper Herr had been a member of the state police force for about six months prior to the shooting and had served four months in the state police Sch0Ol DeIOre becoming number of the force.
 Trooper Tripp Testified
 Trooper William H. Tripp of the Westport barracks, another witness for the state, testified he examined the car in which Mrs Walker was riding the night of the shooting. He found a bullet lodged in the left, unper part of the car in the wooden b0H. He, also found bullet hole thfough the canvass covering of the car, near the rear window. This bullet hole is believed to have been made by the fatal bullet. He also found that the Peebles car had a
 Firearms Expert
 Mr Fitzgerald who last testified in waterbury in the famous. Leo IAurito trial, said he is the fire arms expert for the Colt Arms Co., of Hartford, with which company he has been associated for the last