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Evening star., 1923-06-28

been the right-hand man" of direc-
tors or the mint for the past seven
teen years. No incumbent of the
office ever knew more about 1t than
she does, and some of them not nearly
as much. The worlds gold supply to-
day is about s9,00o,000.000. The United
States possesses a little more than a
third OF 1t. Miss O'Reily has served
under six different Secretaries OF the
Treasury, dating from George B.
perior officer. as director of the mint.
was George e. Roberts, one Of the
ablest who ever filled the office and
who held 1t for several terms-frst
under Mckinley and Roosevelt, and
later under Taft and Wilson.
]. Hampton Moore, mayor of Phila-
delphia, may be tempted into coming
to Washington as a super-newspaper
correspondent when his term of Office
expires next year. He has had two
flattering offers to join the press gal
lery at the National Capital. Mr..
Moore is a reporter by trade and was
chasing the nimble item profession
ally when he was elected to the House
of Representatives ten or twelve
years ago. He knows Washington
/ and the present generation OF public
men, is a forceful writer and speaker,
and would be an undoubted adorn-
ment to the journalistic, craft on
Capitol Hill. Moore was headed for
illimttable political honors when he
became mayor Of Philadelphia three
the powerful republican organization
of the state. Development OF the neg
lected waterways system of the At
lantic seaboard Is one or his present
hobbies.
Wayne B. Wheeler, commander in
chief of the prohibition forces of the
nation, is henceforth likely to be
known in Congress as the man be-
hind the clock" Representative Jim"
Gallivan Of Massachusetts,. the chief
wet and the chief wit Of the House,
so christened him on the last day of
the session OF the Sixty-seventh Con-
gress. Gallivan was in the midst of
one of his inimitable onslaughts on
the Volstead act when he spied
Gen" Wheeler sitting in the public
gallery directly behind the clock. 1t
is a place of special vantage for hear
ing purposes and almost conceals the
occupant from sight. According to
/ the vets, it's Wheeler's favorite
listening post.
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Former Senator. now Representa-
tive, Theodore E. Burton of Ohio re-
calls a good story apropos the deter
mination OF certain irreconcilable re-
publicans to rewrite the rules of the
world court. The United States was
once participating in an international
conference on maritime law. One OF
our delegates was a super-patriotic
soul who objected to Uncle Sans
yielding an inch to abroad" When
the question of adopting a code of
uniform signals at sea came up this
aboriginal isolationist objected TO
such an entangling alliance. Let's
have our own signals" he insisted.
Copyright, 1921
Evening star., 1923-06-28
Heat and Humidity in London.

1t must be hot in London, hot and
humid with the heavy quality Of the
sea-laden atmosphere of the British
Isles. While no meteorological re-
ports have lately come from the cap
ital, there are other signs that indicate
clearly that the temperature is high
and the air is thick. Members of par.
lament are showing evidences Of the
heat. They are losing their tempers
and using language which is decidedly
unparliamentary and are getting sus.
pended in consequence. No surer in
dication Of the heat and humidity
could be had.
The outburst in the commons which
caused the suspension Of four labor
members was peculiar affair. The
recalcitrants were angered mainly
against members of their own party.
The trouble arose over the proposed
reduction Of appropriations for child
welfare in Scotland. The Scottish
laborites famed forth in anger, de-
nouncing all who had proposed or
agreed to the reduction as "mur-
derers," aiming their remarks chiefly
at George Lansbury, labor member
for Poplar. Labor Leader Macdonald
advised them to withdraw their of.
fensive words, and this advice made
them hotter than ever and they added
to their offense with. other epitheta,
until they were called to order ard
suspended. Then others caught the
fever and harsh words few over the
chamber and other suspensions were
threatened.
Parliament develops one of these
rows about once session. Washing
ton has them now and then. but sell
dom has either house OF Congress pro-
duced concerted outburst Of anger
Evening star., 1923-06-28
The Improved Fourth.

The dangers of the Fourth of July
are not so great as they We're a few
years ago, but the chief of the fire
department issues a warning to par
ents that they shall give strict super
vision to their children while using
sparklers and a certain form Of toy
balloon. Not long ago the celebration
of the Fourth of July was attended
by as many casualties as a battle and
the casualties were commonly among
children.
The national birthday came even-
tually to be called the ''tetanus holi-
day" because Of the large number Of
deaths from lockjaw which were at
tributed to the use of flrecrackers.
torpedoes. toy pistols and other things
OF an explosive and noise.making
character. 1t was a day of accidents
and fires. The hospitals always had
a busy time and fire engines were run
ming here and there in answering
alarms. Every home used to have it's
fireworks and a boy was not thought
normal unless he were setting off fire.
crackers by the pack. Firecrackers
grew in size until some were called
'lgiant crackers" and cannon crack
ers' and they were worthy Of the
names. They would explode with great
force and a loud noise.
Gradually the situation was brought
under control. but 1t was at the cost
Evening star., 1923-06-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHIIANDER JOHNSON.

Truancies.
When Willie was a little boy
His mother washed his face,
His happiness it would destroy.
He deemed it a disgrace.
But sometimes he'd neglect the school
That held his lesson paper
And hurry to the swimming pool
And splash and whoop and caper.
He'd hold his nose and make a dive
While comrades hollered, "Looky!"
On bathing there he seemed to thrive
While comrades hollered, "Looky"
He'd hit his toe upon a rock.
Midst poison oak undressing.
He didn't seem to find the shock
In any way distressing.
Now William goes to base bail games
Or sends a golf ball flying,
And keeps the score, though business
claims
His care, there's no denying.
This world Is pleasant here below
And life is full Of beauty
But its enjoyment seems to grow
Apart from simple duty!
Evening star., 1923-06-28
Capt. Cooks Turtle.

A report has reached the Navy De-
partment from the Governor. of Amer
lean Samoa that recently a turtle
was found in the Tonga Islands that
bears marks indicating that it was
left there by Capt. James Cook, the
explorer, in 1878. 1t is stated in the
announcement that, despite the es-
tablished proclivity Of the species
toward records for longevity, the tur-
tie exhibited signs of extreme age,"
and the governor added that the crea-
ture Is blind and, when walking,
creaks like an oxcart."
1t does not follow that because Capt.
Cooks mark was put on that turtle
in 1873 the Tonga Island reptile is
only $50 years old. Nobody knows
how old 1t was when Capt. Cook found
1t. 1t may have been then a mere
youngster of fifty or SO, or a veteran
of two or three centuries. 1t may
now be 200 years old. or 500. If the
latter age. no wonder that it "creaks"
when it walks.
The only way to determine the age
of turtle is to mark 1t when it is
born and then trust to luck that it
will survive the perils of infancy and
will be found later. This Tonga
Island turtle is chiefly remarkable for
the fact that it is identified with Capt
Cook. 1t should be cherished and
preserved in it's senility as long as
possible. When it has succumbed to
the ravages of the centuries its shell
might well be brought to Washington
and placed in the National Museum
Then perhaps science can tell about
Evening star., 1923-06-28

OF long and active agitation. which
developed public opinion against the
barbaric an6 dangerous celebration OF
the day and In the enactment OF laws
forbidding the sale and use of ex:
plosives in certain forms. A great
reform has been brought about and
the Fourth has come to be observed
as time for patriotic exercises of an
educational nature and as a day for
family outings and outdoor sports.
Things are very much better than
they were.
The fire chief in urging care in
the use of sparklers says that,
although the rays thrown off are
harmless, yet the wire of the sparl1ler
becomes red hot and, s'if accidentally
touched to a child's clothing, may
ignite a himsy garment" The fire
chief also warns against the danger
Of toy balloons that are filled with
waste, because these
in falling may land on a roof and
start a fire.
Evening star., 1923-06-28
Women Gladly Responding

In three states. New York, Massa-
chusetts and Pennsylvania, prompt
response has followed the request ex-
tended by Chairman Adams of the
republican national committee to the
national committeeman to invite
women to assist in an advisory ca
pacity on the committee until the
national convention can authorize
their election to joint membership
on succeeding national committees. In
these instances the particular women
invited into the party councils form
notable examples by their ability and
experience in politics OF the wisdom
Of Chairman Adams, with the ap-
proval Of President Harding, in rec
cgnizing woman workers of the party.
In New York, Mrs. Charles II. Sabin
was selected by Charles D. Hilles,
national committeeman, after con-
ferring with Senator Wadsworth and
with members Of the state committee,
thus giving her appointment a flavor
of democracy and assuring good team
state and national organizations. Mrs
Sabin has been identified with politics
for a number of years and prior to
the enfranchisement Of women was
an earnest worker in that cause.
Massachusetts will be represented
in the women's advisory membership
by Mrs. Charles Summer Bird, wife of
the progressive republican leader Of
the Bay state, and who herself has
been active in politics, state and ma
electors-at-large in 1920. and in his
illness she filled the vacancy. She
was asked to take her place on the
national committee by National Conn
mitteeman William NJ. Butler.
Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania,
national committeeman, has selected
Mrs. Barclay H. Warburton, recog-
nized as a f6rSe in politics in the
state. She has for some time served
as vice chairman of the republican
state committee and is highly es.
teemed for her political sagacity, en-.
ergy and loyal earnestness by her
associates.
The care and discrimination shown
in the selection of these admittedly
competent women forecasts the as
sembling of an advisory committee
which should prove a stimulus to the
men who now make up the national
committee and will undoubtedly put
them on their toes In the demo-
cratic national management women
have demonstrated their value since
1920. A big vote in 1924 is desirable
parties are doing well to arouse the
interest Of women in furnishing their
share Of promoting attendance at the
polls.
Evening star., 1923-06-28
EDITORIAL DIGEST

NAL shrinkage in public confidence.
Any elaborate presidential speaking
tour is an experiment. The Winona
speech OF dozen years ago VIII long
wishes to keep in line for second
term must tread cautiously on the
speaking 'front.' Regardless, how
ever. OF the effect on Alaska, the
Nashville Banner approves the trip
because mo President can spend all
information brought him by politi-
clans and succeed. He must get out
and learn first hand what it is essential
he should know"
The Chattanooga News. In approV-
ing the entire trip, insists that mot
alone Alaska but the Panama canal
and Porto Rico will be benefited by
the visit. The President ought to
return to his duties at Washington
with a clearer conception and bet
Ter understanding Of the situation
than he has heretofore had" The
rest will do the President and his
wife good" the Indianapolis News
asserts. while the trip will afford
the people an opportunity to see their
President" 1t Is suggested in a
Transcript that whether Alaska is
to be the paramount issue next year
does not appear, but, IL so, the Presi-
dent will be able to outta1k and pos
sibly outwit any other Alaskan ex-
pert who has not visited Alaska. The
newspaper correspondents may agree
that his speeches have no political
Significance. but 1t Is no easy task
to discover why Mr.. Harding has
gone 10 Alaska" Arguing from
another point of view the Utica Press
feels whatever motive the politi-
Chief Executive Of the nation 10 visit
as many sections of the country as
possible and acquaint himself not
only with the character Of the people.
but with the character of the terrain
and its possibilities" This opinion
Patriot. aa0Tse which feels n mo person. as0uf VIII
object to the tour. 1t is entirely regu-
lar, although 1t long ceased to be de-
Tended as anything but political
trip"
Jurisdiction over Alaska" the
vided in Washington between thirty
five different agencies. With their
affairs brought under a single unified
control Alaskans believe their terri
tory will experience a new pros
perity. AS a result of the Presidents
problems will divide interest during
the next session of Congress with
railroad and tax legislation" The
need for this Is pressing. the Port
land Express continues. because
Alaska only asks for fair treatment
to prove a vast source OF wealth to
the American nation" The President
will see Alaska at its best" accord
ing to the Nashville Tennessean, land
the country will be interested to learn
his views of 1t when he returns
The Brooklyn Eagle, however, rather
feels that "the President doubtless
would prefer to spend the time sitting
on the back piazza Of the Mayflower,
because he has anything but a va
cation Job"
Evening star., 1923-06-28
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
By Frederic J. Hasicin

Q. Are mosquitoes attracted to cer-
tain colors?-R. D.
A. Mosquitoes In the house are apt
to take refuge behind objects, and
are cunning enough to settle on dark
wood rather than light. 1t is said
they are attracted to black clothing
rather than gray or light brown. and
that they prefer dark blue and violet
to yellow and red. r
@. Where is the center OF the me-
gro population of the United States?
"A. N.
A. The bureau OF census says that
the 1920 census located 1t in the
extreme northwestern corner OF Geor-
gia, about one and three-quarter
miles northeast of Rising Fawn. Dade
county.
@. Who policies the Conduit road?-
M. A. c.
A. This is a military road under the
Jurisdiction OF the War Department,
but the District police patrol 1T. Dis
trict automobiles may travel on this
@. Where will the national open be
held this year?-C. o. L.
A. The national open golf cham
pionship will be decided on the links
of the Inwood Country Club, the
tournament being held July 9-13. In
wood is on Long Island. twenty
mil
amateurs and professionals are eligi-
BILE to enter, the professionals play
ing for purses. but winning amateurs
taking the equivalent of the money
in plate. This will be the twenty
seventh tournament Of this kind.
@. Is there a line of steamships
from Baltimore to New York. and one
from Baltimore to Philadelphia. D..
A. There is no line operating be-
tween Baltimore and New York. The
Ericsson line runs between Baltimore
and Philadelphia
Q. How are ARRANGEMENTS made
for the burial of civil war veteran
NJ. S.
A. Apply to the cemeterial branch,
quartermaster generals Office, War De-
partment, Washington. d. c.
Q. How are diamonds tested?-v. c.
Nick
A. The geological survey says that
the ordinary tests to determine the
genutneness of q diamond are to test
its specific gravity. hardness and re-
fractive index. When further proof
Is desired the stone Is burned in an
atmosphere OF hydrogen. An or
binary FIRE will not affect a diamond
IL only the atmosphere of the air is
present. Diamonds are the hardest
substance known.
Evening star., 1923-06-28

With the majority of his purely
political addresses disposed OF and
with Alaska directly ahead. President
Harding, in view of most editors, can
now get busy" to solve what ad-
mittedly Is one of the greatest prob
lens facing the United States. No
body attempts to deny that there is
something radically wrong In Alas
kan administration. The falling Of
in population. the decrease In e1-
ports. the general looking back
ward" methods that have been en-
phasized in territorial reports prove.
as the editors see 1t. the truth OF the
allegations that Stewards Folly Is
being smothered in red tape. Con-
sequently editors hope that when
Mr Harding and his retinue get bach
here IL will be possible to tell the
country just what is wrong and what
the remedy must be. After all, edi-
tors insist, Alaska is dear to all
Americans and they will back up any
real plan designed properly to ex-
ploit that territory.
There could not be a more thor
ough or sensible plan for getting at
the truth of the Alaskan problem"
President Harding does not satisfy
the hasty genera1izers who approach
a problem with a preconceived theory
and accept only such facts as agree
Herewith. He makes a profound
appeal to the common sense of
fully and decides right" The Albany
News argues that the President
carries with him no sure cures, no
newly discovered serum with which
to vaccinate and perform the miracle
of bestowing instant health. wealth
and happiness upon mankind. If the
nation isn't ready to listen to the
best wisdom and common sense Presi-
dent Harding's Leadership can pro-
duce, 1t must do better. IL 1T can"
TT is time the deadlock in Wash
ington in regard to Alaskan policies
was relieved" asserts the Chicago
Daily News. TOO many departments
and bureaus govern Alaska and the
President has been receiving all man.
ner of contradictory suggestions con-
cerning the proper way to stimulate
it's Industrial and commercial growth.
1t is at once natural and commend
able that he should desire to consult
to ascertain the drift OF local opinion
and sentiment, and to see with his
own eyes the needs and the possibili-
ties of the territory" So far as the
Cleveland Plain Dealer is concerned
however. it is far from indorsing the
general view, insisting ''the country
will know more about Mr.. Harding
and his administration when he gets
back to Washington than 1t could
know any other way. What Alaska
gets out Of it is likely to be inslg-
nfficant in comparison. The question
is whether Mr.. Harding, elected three
years ago by a majority beyond prec-
edent, has lost more than the nor
Evening star., 1923-06-28

@. Please give recipe for mara
schino cherries.-J. r.
A. The formula is a trade secret
The following recipe is similar: Stone
Mount Morenci or any other firm
cherries. Soak them in vinegar for
twentyfour hours. then drain. Take
equal parts cherries and granulated
sugar. Mix thoroughly. Spread on
platters and keep in cool place for
seven days, stirring them each day.
Put in Jars and seal.
@. How long have Jockeys worn
colors to identify them?--G l.. D.
A. There are records to show that
King Henry VIII as early as 1880
dressed his Jockeys I'm colors-but
nothing to prove that the colors were
always the same. In 1852 the Jockey
Club posted notice to the effect that
several owners Of racing horses had
selected colors to be worn by their
Jockeys Some of the colors chosen
then are still in use by the same
families.
Q. How was the sling made that
David used?-L. q. c.
A. The sling in use in the time
Of David, and which with small modi-
fications Is still used by shepherds
in Palestine, is made of plated
probably not over twelve or fourteen
inches in length. The leather is
broad at the middle to form pocket
for the stone. Both ends are held
firmly in the hand while the sling is
hi ir1a ad mir nd no
head, one end being finally released
in order that the stone may take
it's flight.
Q. When were bells first placed in
church towers?-J. 3.
A The practice of placing bells
in church spires or towers for the
purpose Of calling to worship. toll
ing for the dead, etc, is generally
ascribed to Paulinous, Bishop of Nola,
in Campani, about 353-431 AID. From
town came the word "campanle," or
bell tower.
Q. How did the habit rise of lift
ing the hat in salutation?-H. l..
A Denudation is movement
symbolic of resignation of ones
goods to the king, and this is prob
ably the origin of the custom OF
lifting the hat or removing a glove.
@. Did the Indian tribes scalp
their victims IN. a.
A. This practice was originally
restricted in North America to the
Indians inhabiting the eastern parts
of the country. 1t gradually spread
over the plains.
(Do not telephone your questions
Write them TO The Star information
bureau, Frederic ]. Haskin, director.
1920 North Capitol street. Inclose 2
cents in stamps for return postage)
Evening star., 1923-06-28
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VILE

Some of the actual gold with which
Germany mobilized for war has just
reached the United States in pay
ment OF certain German obligations
in this country. 1t was discovered
that the funds. amounting to co.
100000 gold marks. consisted of
French 20-franc pieces bearing dates
prior to 1871. That is evidence of the
fact that the money Is part OF Ger
many's celebrated 'war chest of gold
established by Bismarck after the
Franco Prussian war and lodged in
the famous Spandau Tower near Ber-
lin. The Germans extorted $500. .000,0 600
In gold francs from the conquered
French. Bismarck earmarked s30.-
100000 of 1t for so-called "mobiliza-
tion fund" to be stored permanently
in Spandau Tower for the emergency
of war. In 1913. as one of Its signals
Of preparations for. "the day." the
German government, by vote of the
reichstag. trebled the war chest to
/ $s0, ,000, 900.
r. Fl. NJ. Robinson. president of the
! United American Lines-the great
group of steamship and shipbuilding
interests founded and controlled by
young w. Averell Harriman-was a
Washingtonian for many years. A
graduate of the Naval Academy at
Annapolis, Robinson was COM
mander in the construction division
of the Navy Department when Har-
riman engaged him. He heads the
largest single shipping concern in
the American merchant marine, with
gross tonnage of 100000. One
of these days the Hartman group
the Leviathan and other transat-
lantic liners now under Shipping
Board control. The Cramp shipyards
at Philadelphia are owned by the
Robinson Hartman combination. The
ing excellent results from their TWEEN
ty-year reciprocal agreement with
the Hamburg-American line. The
pact was concluded in Washington In
1920 with Wilhelm Cuno, then manag
ing director of the "Hapag," and now
chancellor of the German republic.
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Louis FL. Brush of Salem, Ohio, one
of the newspaper publishers to whom
Mr. Harding has just sold the con-
troll OF the Marion Daily Star. was
impressed into friendly commercial
journalistic service by the President
ings cronies, Senator Frederick Hale
of Maine. was at that time the owner
of newspaper property at Portland.
Hale wanted to dispose of his interest
in the business and told the President
he was looking for good man to
negotiate the affair. Harding sug-
, gested that his friend Lou" Brush
was a past master at that sort of a
trade, volunteered to secure his serv-
Ices and a deal entirely TO Hale's
satisfa rfiOD and nrOfif rASultAd
x
When F. E. Scobey. director OF the
| mint, goes on vacation this summer. a
young woman. May NJ O'Reily. will
be in charge OF the colossal hoard Of
gold over which Uncle Sam holds
watch and ward. Miss O'Reily has
Evening star., 1923-06-28
in A FEW WORDS.

The first requisite of valuable pub
lie service is not the desire to find
out what most people want, but the
purpose to help people want what
they ought to have.
M. l. BURTON
president Michigan University.
Only by keeping America free and
will this country be in
position to render just and impartial
aid to the world.
ELIOT wADswoRTH.
II war is bad for business, busi-
ness Is good for peace.
HERBERT HOOVER.
Americans are by law forbidden to
do more things and by law forced to
were the Russian people under the
car or the German people under the
EX-SENATOR BEvERIDGE.
Any politician who tries to make a
railroad political foot ball Is guilty
Of treason.
A. NJ. SCHoYER.
No one has ever heard of a good
sportsman rising among the socialists
or bolshevists.
SIR ROBERT HADFIELD.
When a. man is as loyal to his God
as o faithful dog Is loyal to his mas
ter, that man win have travelled far
on the road which leads to a genu-
--DR. CROSSE