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except to roam the streets in search of cheap amusement. The authorities are being asked to do something to relieve the situation, although no suggestion is offered for reviving the commercial activities of the port, at one time a thriving city of 31,000 inhabitants. To add to Paramaribo’s troubles, there is a shortage of water, especially for drinking purposes, as there has not been a good rainfall for more than six months. The port has no water supply system, and this necessity of life has to be brought from the Hills by train. The prolonged drought has made drinkable water scarce even in the more remote districts. Pennies and Nails TWO EXPLANATIONS GIVEN The “penny System” of designating the size of nails comes to the English-speaking world by way of England. There are two explanations of its origin. One goes back beyond early Saxon England to Imperial Rome. The Romans had a coin, the denarius, the abbreviation for which was “d.” This abbreviation came into use in Britain for the pound weight. The “d” is also the modern abbreviation for the English penny. Its use in connection with nails is traced through the belief that in early days in Britain one thousand tenpenny nails—that is, nails of a certain size — weighed ten pounds. The other explanation is that one hundred nails of a designated size cost sixpence, one hundred of another size tenpence, hence the names sixpenny, tenpenny nails and so on. Population of Japan OSAKA LARGEST CITY CURRENT HISTORY TOLD IN CARTOONS Polish Comment For the first time since Marshal Pilsudski made his march on Warsaw and seized the reins of Government, editorial comment on the coup d’état is available. Says the Liberal Nowy Kurjer Polski: “The recent events are probably unique in history as a demonstration in the name of honor and virtue to overthrow a Government. The manifestation by the Army under Marshal Pilsudski, which has been involuntarily the cause of casualties, is a spontaneous movement of the best and most creative forces of the nation.” The Kurjer Polski declares that M. Witos, whose Government in
one thousand tenpenny nails—that is, nails of a certain size — weighed ten pounds. The other explanation is that one hundred nails of a designated size cost sixpence, one hundred of another size tenpence, hence the names sixpenny, tenpenny nails and so on. Population of Japan OSAKA LARGEST CITY CURRENT HISTORY TOLD IN CARTOONS Polish Comment For the first time since Marshal Pilsudski made his march on Warsaw and seized the reins of Government, editorial comment on the coup d’état is available. Says the Liberal Nowy Kurjer Polski: “The recent events are probably unique in history as a demonstration in the name of honor and virtue to overthrow a Government. The manifestation by the Army under Marshal Pilsudski, which has been involuntarily the cause of casualties, is a spontaneous movement of the best and most creative forces of the nation.” The Kurjer Polski declares that M. Witos, whose Government in 1923 nearly caused a national catastrophe, should have withdrawn before the moral protestation of the chief of the Army, but that he preferred to oppose arms to Marshal Pilsudski’s movement. Three principles should be observed by the men now in power according to the Polska Brojna. These are discipline and order, through the domination of self-interest; a strong executive power, and defense of the dignity of the State, both at home and abroad. The population of Japan is on the increase. According to the census that was taken last October the population has grown, during the past five years, at the rate of 750,000 souls each year. The total number of inhabitants is officially fixed at 59,734,704, with an excess of 288,936 in favor of the men. Owing to the earthquake of 1923, Tokyo, the capital, has taken second place among the large cities. Osaka is now the largest, with a population of 2,114,809. The population of other cities is: Tokyo, 1,995,303; Nagoya, 768,560; Kyoto, 679,976; Kobe, 644,212; Yokohama, 405,888. While representatives of Mohammedan nations are meeting in Cairo to revive the Caliphate, which disappeared when Turkey became a Republic, the last ruling Caliph of Islam, Mehmet VI, ex-Sultan of
order, through the domination of self-interest; a strong executive power, and defense of the dignity of the State, both at home and abroad. The population of Japan is on the increase. According to the census that was taken last October the population has grown, during the past five years, at the rate of 750,000 souls each year. The total number of inhabitants is officially fixed at 59,734,704, with an excess of 288,936 in favor of the men. Owing to the earthquake of 1923, Tokyo, the capital, has taken second place among the large cities. Osaka is now the largest, with a population of 2,114,809. The population of other cities is: Tokyo, 1,995,303; Nagoya, 768,560; Kyoto, 679,976; Kobe, 644,212; Yokohama, 405,888. While representatives of Mohammedan nations are meeting in Cairo to revive the Caliphate, which disappeared when Turkey became a Republic, the last ruling Caliph of Islam, Mehmet VI, ex-Sultan of Turkey, died at his villa at San Remo, on the Italian Riviera. Mehmet, who was sixty-five years of age, was the thirty-seventh Sultan of the House of Osman. He was the second son of Abdul Mejid Khan, who died in 1861, the year his son was born. He succeeded his brother Mehmet V in 1918 and had a short but stormy reign. He was continually at odds with the Young Turks. Although he was a guest of the German Kaiser during the war he showed friendship for Great Britain after the Armistice, and was consequently denounced as a traitor by the National Assembly at Angora. When the Republic was proclaimed in November, 1922, the Sultan fled to Malta in a British warship. The British sought to maintain Mehmet VI as Caliph, despite the loss of his temporal power. Their policy in Turkey would thus be unhampered by the feelings of 60,000 Mohammedans in India towards a spiritual Head who was also ruler of the most troublesome nation of Asia Minor. To this end they took Mehmet to Mecca, but the failure of the plan was apparent when the warship bearing the ex-Sultan passed through Port Said. No one but a
brother Mehmet V in 1918 and had a short but stormy reign. He was continually at odds with the Young Turks. Although he was a guest of the German Kaiser during the war he showed friendship for Great Britain after the Armistice, and was consequently denounced as a traitor by the National Assembly at Angora. When the Republic was proclaimed in November, 1922, the Sultan fled to Malta in a British warship. The British sought to maintain Mehmet VI as Caliph, despite the loss of his temporal power. Their policy in Turkey would thus be unhampered by the feelings of 60,000 Mohammedans in India towards a spiritual Head who was also ruler of the most troublesome nation of Asia Minor. To this end they took Mehmet to Mecca, but the failure of the plan was apparent when the warship bearing the ex-Sultan passed through Port Said. No one but a few Egyptian officials took any notice of the presence of the spiritual head of Islam. The Osman family, not being descended from the Prophet, had no claim to the Caliphate other than being rulers of the most powerful Muslim nation. The Angora Assembly found this out after appointing Abdul-Mejid Effendi, uncle of Mehmet VI, as Caliph without temporal power. When it was discovered that the religious authority of the Ottomans was nonexistent, the Assembly abolished the Caliphate in 1924. "LETTING BYGONES" Bonds of better understanding between the United States and the Republics of South America were forged through the recent visit of Latin-American journalists to Washington and other cities in North America. It was the first organized event of the kind. The good results hoped for are represented thus by the "Times-Union," of Rochester, New York. The Nicholas Gallery WATCHED FOR TODAY A custom, founded on a legend of the Middle Ages, of watching from the cliffs of Brighton, Sussex for the "Nicholas Gallery" is still observed by many of the old inhabitants on May 17 each year. Consequently, the legend is recalled today. It runs that many centuries ago a feud raged between the families of the Lord of
uncle of Mehmet VI, as Caliph without temporal power. When it was discovered that the religious authority of the Ottomans was nonexistent, the Assembly abolished the Caliphate in 1924. "LETTING BYGONES" Bonds of better understanding between the United States and the Republics of South America were forged through the recent visit of Latin-American journalists to Washington and other cities in North America. It was the first organized event of the kind. The good results hoped for are represented thus by the "Times-Union," of Rochester, New York. The Nicholas Gallery WATCHED FOR TODAY A custom, founded on a legend of the Middle Ages, of watching from the cliffs of Brighton, Sussex for the "Nicholas Gallery" is still observed by many of the old inhabitants on May 17 each year. Consequently, the legend is recalled today. It runs that many centuries ago a feud raged between the families of the Lord of Pevensey and the Earl de Warrene, Lord of Lewes. One day the troops of the rival Lords met on the slopes below Lewes Castle, and an anguished spectator of the battle was the beautiful Lady de Warrene, who held her infant son in her arms. Lord Pevensey, mounted on a white steed, was beating back his rival's troops, and would have slain de Warrene, had not his wife in the moment of danger prayed to St. Nicholas, vowing that, should her husband's life be saved, her son should not wed until he had placed the Holy Belt of St. Nicholas, phœbe to the Tomb of the Virgin Byzantium. The Saint heard her prayer, and Lord Pevensey, failing to kill de Warrene, was slain by his adversary. Twenty years later, while the anniversary of the victory was being celebrated in the presence of Lord Manfred, the infant son now grown to manhood, and his future wife, Lady Edona, daughter of the Earl of Bramley, the Earl de Warrene was reminded of the vow to St. Nicholas by a startling manifestation. In the month of May his son set sail from Brighton (Brighton) in the "Nicholas Gallery" to fulfill his mother's vow.
white steed, was beating back his rival's troops, and would have slain de Warrene, had not his wife in the moment of danger prayed to St. Nicholas, vowing that, should her husband's life be saved, her son should not wed until he had placed the Holy Belt of St. Nicholas, phœbe to the Tomb of the Virgin Byzantium. The Saint heard her prayer, and Lord Pevensey, failing to kill de Warrene, was slain by his adversary. Twenty years later, while the anniversary of the victory was being celebrated in the presence of Lord Manfred, the infant son now grown to manhood, and his future wife, Lady Edona, daughter of the Earl of Bramley, the Earl de Warrene was reminded of the vow to St. Nicholas by a startling manifestation. In the month of May his son set sail from Brighton (Brighton) in the "Nicholas Gallery" to fulfill his mother's vow. A year later the ship was sighted, but, as she was making the shore, she struck the "Shoreham Rock," heeled over, and sank. Lady Edona, who was among the company waiting to receive Lord Manfred, dropped dead and was buried where she fell. The actual spot in St. Nicholas Churchyard is marked to this day. The "Nicholas Gallery," it is said, appears every year off Worthing and sinks in the same place. She is also said to appear before a storm. THE MAN OF THE DAY A Sale on Anticosti The timbered section of the Island of Anticosti has been sold to a Canadian wood-pulp company by the owner of this island, Senator Gaston Menier, of France. He is head of the famous chocolate manufacturing company. The price paid is said to have been $6,000,000. The pulp company will exploit some 3,000 square miles of timberland. The Island of Anticosti has belonged to the Menier family since 1895, the present owner having inherited it from his brother. The St. Lawrence is divided by it into two channels, not far from the mouth of the great river. The island is low-lying and sterile, although there are considerable salmon, trout, and herring
is marked to this day. The "Nicholas Gallery," it is said, appears every year off Worthing and sinks in the same place. She is also said to appear before a storm. THE MAN OF THE DAY A Sale on Anticosti The timbered section of the Island of Anticosti has been sold to a Canadian wood-pulp company by the owner of this island, Senator Gaston Menier, of France. He is head of the famous chocolate manufacturing company. The price paid is said to have been $6,000,000. The pulp company will exploit some 3,000 square miles of timberland. The Island of Anticosti has belonged to the Menier family since 1895, the present owner having inherited it from his brother. The St. Lawrence is divided by it into two channels, not far from the mouth of the great river. The island is low-lying and sterile, although there are considerable salmon, trout, and herring fisheries and seal and bear hunting. Its 140 miles of length and thirty of breadth were purchased from the Canadian Government and stocked by the Menier family as a game preserve. Eggs in Estonia The Government of Estonia has reached the conclusion that poultry husbandry offers the most immediate opportunity for its small landholders, farmers for generations, but only recently economically independent, to get on their feet. PARIS TIMES LETTER BOX The American Troops in Paris, Paris, Sunday. To the Editor of The Paris Times:— It will be interesting to know just what goes on in the minds of the average Frenchman when he or she watches the contingent of American honorary soldiery marching up the Champs-Élysées. I have an idea that the historic regiments will be taken for a select part of the United States Standing Army and that the picturesque and rather impressive uniforms will be considered as the regulation equipment of every enlisted American soldier. This is going to give the French an exalted opinion of American military strength which might be surprising to those who are shouting the loudest for disarmament, and who look with horror at anything like the glitter and spangle of the parade
for its small landholders, farmers for generations, but only recently economically independent, to get on their feet. PARIS TIMES LETTER BOX The American Troops in Paris, Paris, Sunday. To the Editor of The Paris Times:— It will be interesting to know just what goes on in the minds of the average Frenchman when he or she watches the contingent of American honorary soldiery marching up the Champs-Élysées. I have an idea that the historic regiments will be taken for a select part of the United States Standing Army and that the picturesque and rather impressive uniforms will be considered as the regulation equipment of every enlisted American soldier. This is going to give the French an exalted opinion of American military strength which might be surprising to those who are shouting the loudest for disarmament, and who look with horror at anything like the glitter and spangle of the parade uniform, because it may mean another war. The Book of the Day NEW COBB STORIES MR. WILLIAM S. VARE The State of Pennsylvania is on the eve of a primary election upon which are turned the eyes of the United States because President Coolidge, through the agency of Mr. Andrew Mellon, Secretary of the Treasury, has declared himself for one of the three candidates, Senator George Wharton Pepper, who seeks to succeed himself. Neither of the other candidates, Representative William S. Vare and Governor Gifford Pinchot, is an anti-Administration man, but since the Administration has declared itself for Senator Pepper, his defeat or victory will be shared by the Administration. There is another reason why the American nation watches the primary tomorrow in Pennsylvania. Of the three candidates, only Mr. Vare is a Wet. When the battle-lines for the Republican primary were laid in Pennsylvania, Senator Pepper and Governor Pinchot failed to take into consideration one William Scott Vare, more popularly known as Bill Vare, Member of Congress from the First Pennsylvania District. He is a self-made man with virtually no education and he has raised himself from nothing to power in Pennsylvania politics. He is one of the three
Mellon, Secretary of the Treasury, has declared himself for one of the three candidates, Senator George Wharton Pepper, who seeks to succeed himself. Neither of the other candidates, Representative William S. Vare and Governor Gifford Pinchot, is an anti-Administration man, but since the Administration has declared itself for Senator Pepper, his defeat or victory will be shared by the Administration. There is another reason why the American nation watches the primary tomorrow in Pennsylvania. Of the three candidates, only Mr. Vare is a Wet. When the battle-lines for the Republican primary were laid in Pennsylvania, Senator Pepper and Governor Pinchot failed to take into consideration one William Scott Vare, more popularly known as Bill Vare, Member of Congress from the First Pennsylvania District. He is a self-made man with virtually no education and he has raised himself from nothing to power in Pennsylvania politics. He is one of the three Vare brothers, George, “Ed,” and “Bill,” who have made a fortune in the street-cleaning and contracting business. George and “Ed” succeeded in being elected to the State Senate and “Bill” went one better by being elected to the House of Representatives in Washington. Mr. Vare is no ordinary. He does not look like a Senator and he has none of the erudition of his opponents, but he has a political genius which may cause their defeat. He has individuality and if he is elected Senator, an event which is not improbable according to political prophets in Washington, he will furnish newspaper correspondents with plenty of good copy. Senator Pepper and Governor Pinchot have conducted their battle so bitterly that much of the unpledged vote which should go to one or the other may go to Mr. Vare. At least, that is what he figures. Both say that Mr. Vare stands for the brewery interests, but this accusation does not worry Mr. Vare. He is more interested in the fact that Governor Pinchot says that both the Wets and Drys are “suspect” of Pepper, while Senator Pepper retorts that Governor Pinchot represents the “lunatic fringe.” Both Senator Pepper and Governor Pinchot
not look like a Senator and he has none of the erudition of his opponents, but he has a political genius which may cause their defeat. He has individuality and if he is elected Senator, an event which is not improbable according to political prophets in Washington, he will furnish newspaper correspondents with plenty of good copy. Senator Pepper and Governor Pinchot have conducted their battle so bitterly that much of the unpledged vote which should go to one or the other may go to Mr. Vare. At least, that is what he figures. Both say that Mr. Vare stands for the brewery interests, but this accusation does not worry Mr. Vare. He is more interested in the fact that Governor Pinchot says that both the Wets and Drys are “suspect” of Pepper, while Senator Pepper retorts that Governor Pinchot represents the “lunatic fringe.” Both Senator Pepper and Governor Pinchot are men of more social dignity than Mr. Vare, who derives much pleasure and no small profit from the fight of his opponents, while he lies low and says nothing. O.V A ISLAND THAT COST $24. (By Irving S. Cobb, George H. Doran Company, New York. $2.50). Mr. Cobb unquestionably has an assured place among the writers of the day, but his large following may be ranked as the class of readers that takes his special enjoyment from those literary cakes and pies to be found in the innumerable magazines. Yet even the jaded reader of magazines will find these ten short stories “interesting reading” and will agree that, almost without exception, they reach his standard of “good stuff.” Each of the ten tales is conceived in the authentic O. Henry tradition. But none of them is touched with the humor that has come to be associated with the name of Cobb; or the “horror” which raised some of his earlier tales into the ranks of literature. They are either epic nor Manhattan, as the jacket boasts, but readable and entertaining yarns for easy-minded readers. Mr. Cobb knows how to command interest from the start. There is no beginning one
has an assured place among the writers of the day, but his large following may be ranked as the class of readers that takes his special enjoyment from those literary cakes and pies to be found in the innumerable magazines. Yet even the jaded reader of magazines will find these ten short stories “interesting reading” and will agree that, almost without exception, they reach his standard of “good stuff.” Each of the ten tales is conceived in the authentic O. Henry tradition. But none of them is touched with the humor that has come to be associated with the name of Cobb; or the “horror” which raised some of his earlier tales into the ranks of literature. They are either epic nor Manhattan, as the jacket boasts, but readable and entertaining yarns for easy-minded readers. Mr. Cobb knows how to command interest from the start. There is no beginning one of these stories without pushing through to the end. And the end invariably terminates in the classic trick of the O. Henry formula. To a discriminating taste these stories are irritating trifles which never come within the compass of the author’s best work. Endowed with an understanding sympathy for his fellow-mortals, backed by an obvious talent of no mean kind, Mr. Cobb here, as elsewhere, betrays a weakness for tailor-made themes and a carelessness of execution which may be traced to his newspaper days. Two of the stories—“A Coyote in Central Park” and “The Power of the Press”—are so honeycombed with sentimentality that it seems that some unkind fate is constantly making sure that these things turn out as they do. They had to be ordered. The best story in the book—“A Letter to a Relative”—makes one wish Mr. Cobb were a more conscientious craftsman, considering his material more carefully before his hand begins to apply skill and tools. Odd Wedding Arch An arch of swords for the soldier and his bride to march under after the wedding ceremony is as old as the hills. England goes in for a new wrinkle. At the wedding of the secretary of a