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Evening star., 1924-04-03
WASHINGTON OBSERVATIONS
BY FREDERIC WlLLiAM VILE.

Charles Evans Hughes is to be the
first "keynoter'' of the Coolidge pres
idential campaign. The Secretary of
State will be temporary chairman of
the republican state convention in
New York city on April Is. He is
expected to deal in the best Hughes
sledge- e-hammer fashion with current
events of paramount interest to the
republican party. Probably the
! things that have occupied Washing
tons attention mostly for the past
three months will be the material
Hughes will chiefly deal with. Pres
ident Coolidge's stewardship of ma
tional affairs, with particular refer
ence to the recent crisis in the ad-
ministration, is sure to come in for
strong treatment 1t is a long time
since the Secretary of State has ad-
dressed the country in a purely po-
litical connection.
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Former Supreme Court Justice John
Hessin Clarke has arrived in Cali
fornla on the last lap of a trans
continental speaking tour on behalf
of the league of nations. During his
plea for the covenant Mr.. Clarke has
also argued fervently in favor of
American entry into the world court.
The Ohio jurist has had enthusiastic
meetings all the way across the
country. Women and church peo-
pie" turned out strong to hear him
and voice their belief in the leagUN
ideal. Mr.. Clarke's address, which he
takes the form Of a lawyers argu-
ment to jury on behalf of a client.
He tackles, one by one, the classic
objections raised by the opponents Of
the covenant and attempts to remove
them. At San Francisco the Other
day Clarke said there were sixty or
ganizationS in the United States with
individual peace plans, but he thinks
practi cal common sense demands sup
port for the one ''functioning peace
organization" In eXiStence-YlZ., the
league of nations.
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Ever and anon the name of Col.
Edward NJ House is mentioned as a
democratic presidential dark horse.
From more than one influential quar-
ter the suggestion has been made that
the Texan Measures up to every re-
quirement of the democratic situa-
ton. Substantial support has been
offered House in case he puts himself
in receptive mood, but to date he
has not encouraged his friends. If
the democratic party found 1t expe-
dtent to fight the battle of 1924 on
international issues House would be
as logical a candidate as it could
nominate. But the taciturn colonel
insists he Is without ambition in that
direction.
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One of the official jobs which the
unofficial Frank W. Stearns period
ically accepts from Mr.. Coolidge is
to give the "once over" to men whom
the President is thinking of Offering
high office. If there's a Secretary of
the Navy or an Attorney General or
an ambassador to be appointed.
Gals best friend Is sent forth on a
scouting mission. Usually Stearns'
assignment is double -barreled. His
task is TO find out If Barkis is willin
and, if so. whether Barkis will do.
Sometimes the scouts instructions
are revised-his business Is to con-
Evening star., 1924-04-03
Advancing Congress Session
And Inauguration Is Favored

no less right to adjust the details Of
the Constitution to meet its own
needs. while preserving and revering
its essentials" The Minneapolis
herent in the genius of American
government commends the Norris
amendment as sound. Let's shift
schedules IL we think It best, but
after having made the shift don't
let's take IL for granted that any
part Of the sponsibility in assuring
good government departs from the
keeping of the people"
X X
The Grand Rapids Herald insists
that mo constitutional amendment
should be lightly undertaken or i'm
maturely launched, and this particu-
lar amendment must cure-not Gre
ate-uncertainties." The outstand-
ing criticism comes from the Column
bus Dispatch. which believes "the
Norris amendment would Introduce
the most perilous possibility that has
ever been connected with the ques-
tion of our presidential succession"
because lin case of a contest, or of a
failure Of any candidate to get a
majority in the electoral college, the
settlement would be thrown into the
hands of this new Congress, coming
into session only two weeks before
the time set for the inauguration of
the President" The Dispatch cites
the contest of 1876 between Hayes
and Tilden, and asks 'in such a case,
what would be the chance of a set
tlement in two weeks time?" The
Springfield Union concludes "the Nor
ris resolution may be thought to
point out defects in governmental or
ganization that might need remedy,
but il offers opportunity for argu-
ment on both sides and It suggests
thought regarding the administra-
ton of public affairs
Evening star., 1924-04-03

vince himself that the prospect"
measures up to the requirements of
the post in question, and, IL they seem
to be fulfilled, Stearns takes sound
ings as to his readiness to serve
Uncle Sam at low pay
The White House thinks the right
kind of a cabinet officer Is one who
would be worth $4,000 to 100000 a
year in civil occupation, but is will
ing to hold government office at $12.-
900 plus an automobile. Mr.. Coolidge
believes he has several men in his
cabinet now who answer that de-
scription. When he became Secretary
of State, Mr.. Hughes was reputed to
be earning anywhere from 100000
to $1,000,000 year. Secretary Mel
Ions income possibilities in private
business must outstrip those figures
many times. If Herbert Hoover were
to announce that his services as an
executive were on the market he
100000 a year by long-distance tel
ephone. The New York Central sys-
tenn is just now hunting for a 800
000-a-year president to take the place
of the late Alfred III. Smith.
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Three European diplomats, lately
members of the Washington diplo-
matte corps. have become residents of
the United States and engaged in
business in New York. One Is Boris
Bakhmeteff, formerly Russian am
bassador; another is Don Federico
Alfonso Pezet, formerly Peruvian am
bassador, and third is DR.. Bedrich
Stepanek, formerly Czechoslovakian
minister. Although most countries,
except the United States, maintain
professional diplomatic services
afoul of their domestic political con-
ditions. One or two of the statesmen
above mentioned come within that
category and have drowned their
sorrows by becoming residents of this
country.
A prophet is not without honor
save in Pennsylvania A leading
Philadelphia newspaper this week de-
scribed the Secretary of the Treasury
twice within the same editorial as
Andrew K. Mellon" Mr Melons
middle name is William.
to the attorney generalship. New
York state now ranks with Pennsyl-
vania and California with two mem
bers each in the cabinet. Hughes
and Stone are credited to New York;
Mellon and Davis to Pennsylvania
and Hoover and Wilbur to California
Davis has a double allegiance-he
has one home in Pittsburgh and an
other at Mooseheart, Ill. Although
the President was not definitely
moved by geographical considera-
tions in not appointing Chief Justice
Rugg of the Massachusetts supreme
court to Mr.. DauGherty's post, poll
ticians are convinced Riggs Bay
state origin initiated against him.
There's a campaign impending, "and
too much Massachusetts has its dis
advantages from Coolidge's stand
point. Rugg is earmarked for the
first Supreme Court vacancy.
Copyright. 1921
Evening star., 1924-04-03
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN

Q. How can DR.. Hugh S. Cumming,
surgeon general of the United States.
become vice president of the perma-
nent health organization of the league
Of nations when the United States is
not a member of said league ?-E.
II. NJ
A The committee OF the league
Of nations; the vice presidency of
which DR.. Cumming was asked to ac-
cept, Is not entirely league Of ma
tions agency, but is composed Of
members from the International
Health Office (ten in number), of
which the United States and all civil
lied nations except Japan are mem
bers by treaty. and six members from
the league of nations composing what
IS known as a mixed committee"
The function of this committee is to
coordinate the activities Of the In
ternational Health Office and the
league of nations. 1t is the vice pres
idcncy of this mixed committee which
DR.. Cumming is asked to accept He
has not as yet accepted the office.
@. How deep is the Potomac river
around Washington?-C. K
a. The depth of the Potomac river
near Washington varies. 1t is deeper
at Key bridge than at Potomac Park.
The channel is twenty-five feet deep;
at Georgetown, eighteen feet.
Q. How many gaits are there for
saddle horses?-W. e. S.
A There are five gaits: Trotting,
pacing, cantering, galloping and run
ming.
Q. Who delivers the blank paper
10 the bureau of engraving and print
ing on which the bills are printed
Il. r.
A The shoots of paper on which
bills are printed are delivered daily
by the loans and currency division
office to the bureau, upon requisition.
From the time the blank sheets
arc delivered by careful count until
thirty days later when the bills are
printed thereon, the bureau must ac-
count for every sheet in its hands.
O How much did Walt Whitman's
brain weigh?-B. Z. II
A A monograph by DR.. f. A.
SpitZka of Jefferson Medical ColleSe
says that the poets brain is variously
stated TO have weighed 45.2 ounces
U,2S2 grams) and ABB ounces 1,22S
grams).
Q. Where was the first Christian
girls school in Japan?-C. E. NJ
A. Ferris Seminary, Yokohama,
started in 1870 by the Mission of the
Reformed Church in America, was
the first Christian girls school in
Japan.
@. Who stood with Washington
when he took the oath of office as
President the first time?-A. NJ T.
A. The oath Of Office was admin
istered 10 George Washington at his
first auguration in New York city.
April 80, 1863. Those standing with
him, according to Lossings Life of
Washington, were John Adams, Alex
ander Hamilton, James Knox and
Baron Won Steuben
Q. Through what locks must a ship
pass when going from the Atlantic to
the Pacific ocean through the Panama
canal?-R. 2.
A II passes through three flights
of the Gatun lock and then through
Gatun lake From this point il passes
through the canal proper, and then
through one flight to Pedro Miguel
lock into Mira Flores lake, then two
Evening star., 1924-04-03
Change.

''Why do you always go to an ex-
pensive resort hotel when you take a
little vacation? It cannot be very
restful.''
"No," answered Senator Sorghum.
There isn't SO much rest, but there's
a change. I find 1t a sort Of relief
to worry about my own bills for awhile
instead Of the finances Of the nation"
Evening star., 1924-04-03

turbance in the system Of fiscal re-
lations between Nation and Capital
which was established by the new
organic act of June 90, 1922, and of
the stability of which both Senate and
House leaders gave assurance.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Disparaging reference by Mr.. Van
derlip to the financial standing of two
young Ohio publishers will no longer
be justified in the bankers own mind
if they get the award claimed in their
libel suit.
Evening star., 1924-04-03
SHOOTING STARS,
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Snow Balls.

Snow Balls.
But seldom does a happy smile,
However free from selfish guile,
Fail to arouse some censure rude
That rises from an envious mood.
So tiny .fieeting flowers that bring
Their laughter to salute the spring
Find winter hanging round to heave
A SNOWFALL that will make then
grieve
Evening star., 1924-04-03

The Congressional Record may yet
require careful editing in order to
limit itself to the lines laid down by
the old New York journalist who an
nounced "All the news that's fit to
print
Evening star., 1924-04-03

flights to Mira Flores lock into the
canal proper and then to the Pacific
ocean.
q Is tho radio clearer a. night
-. a a, It is quite well known tina.
radlo receptions are far better in the
winter than in the summer, and al
night than by day.
C. Which weighs more. a gallon OF
cream or gallon Of miIk?-A. A,
A gallon of ordinary milk will
"elgh more than gallon Of cream,
e Does sterilizing a razor blade
Win not water injure it?-W. o.
A. There is no real basis for the
statement that pouring bof wafer or
q razor blade will injure the steel n
some cases the continued application
OF boiling water might exert n slight
tempering effect, but usually the In
nuenee OF hot-water applications
would merely season" hardened stec7
without any material change in hard
ness.
@. What is the food value OF a
peach?-T. c.
A. Three medium sized peaches are
approximately equal in food value to
one large egg, or five-eighthS cup OF
milk, or one medium sized potato, or
two slices of bread or three-quarters
cup of cooked farina.
.. Who was the public man identi-
ned with Lncolns administration
VINO had club foot?-F. b T.
A. Thaddeus Stevens is the man re-
ferred 10. He was a leader in the
House of Representatives during the
civil war and during the period of re
construction following, until the time
of his death in 1863.
Q. Was a base ball game ever post
poned because there was no one t.
SEQ it?-M. c.
a. A game between the Allentown
ana Lancaster clubs, scheduled 70
May q, 1855, was postponed becausc
there were no spectators. A large
parade was the rival attraction.
@. What color is an Airedale ter
rier?-B. r.
A The color Of a pure-b-ed Aire-
sides, black; face, throat and limbs,
tan.
Q. What was the Pharos Of Egypt.
which is listed as one of the seven
wonders of the ancient worid?-H- s.
A. The wonder of the world refer
red 70 was famous lighthouse built
upon the island Of Pharos The name
Pharos was afterward given to at
least twenty other lighthouses
@. What is ''darso"?-L NJ
a. Darso is a sorghum said to have
been developed and named at the
Oklahoma agricultural experiment
station.
Q. How large is the seH Of Galilee.
where Christ sailed with his dig
ciples"-R. E. F.
A The sea of Galilee IS really a
lake; il is thirteen miles "g, eight
miles broad and is nearly 700 feet be
low sea level.
@ What is known as "the Oar
daneiles of Ane rica"?-P. l. s.
a. Probably this is another nick
name for the Detroit river. which has
been called "the Dardanelles OF the
new world
Q. Is il true that steel wool will
burn &C. L J.
A. Steel wool is composed OF sharp
edged thrends ~ ~toel and is there
fore, not infammable
(Let The Star Information Burodu-
Frederic j. HosLin. director, 1920 North
CAPITOL street. ons1oeT your question.
The only charge for th+s seTpice IS =
cents in stamps for return poso9e.)
Evening star., 1924-04-03

70 the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited to il or rot otherwise credited
in this paper ana also the local news pub
ished I"rein All rights of publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

1t is feared that Mr.. Bok's prize
peace plan, will linger for a long time
without action unless some way can
be found to bring it before one of the
national party conventions.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Almost any candidate can find more
or less comfort by making tour Of
the map and carefully picking his
points of interest.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Several men are reported to have
shot themselves because their wives
bohbed their hair. Only very incon-
siderate husband would make so un-
pleasant scene over 50 slight mat
ter.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

There is no longer occasion to dis
cuss the eccentricities of March. It
is fair to assume at least that when
April comes in like d lion it will go
out like a lamb.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

One by one difficulties are removed
by the natural course of events. The
high cost of fuel in a few weeks will
be a matter Of little concern TO the
once agitated householder.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Assertions that there are too many
lawyers in Congress may tempt a
great deal of valuable talent to look
elsewhere where the fees are larger.
Evening star., 1924-04-03
Modern Improvement.

The girls Of long ago, they say,
Would study hard to sing and play.
They practiced several hours day.
No more we hear "do-mi-sol-do."
A lass can give a better show
By turning on the radio.
Evening star., 1924-04-03
The Evening Star Newspaper ColHpany
Rate by Mail-Payahle in Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.
All Other States.
NIerher of tho Associated press

Daily and Sunday.1 yr.. $1,000; mo-, s5c
Daily only .....1 yr.. $7.eO: mo-. soc
Sunday only. -. i Vt, $500 / mo-, 25c
Evening star., 1924-04-03
AmericaniZatiOn

ibid that distinguished Chinaman
succeed in organizing his NAH -jong
class?"
NO" answered Cactus Joe. "The
boys found they could make more
money by teaching the Chinaman to
play poker
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Jud Tunkins says poverty is no dis
grace, but that fact has never yet
made it popular.
Evening star., 1924-04-03
Turn About.

Turn About.
Real ladies' now attend prize
fights remarked Mr.. Meekton.
'Of course" answered his wife.
well, Henrietta, times have
changed and 1 make no protest. But
any afternoon you go to a prize fight
I'll get myself box of chocolates and
lace handkerchief and cry my eyes
out at some matinee where they're
showing the sorrows Of a neglected
husband. ....
Evening star., 1924-04-03

- Which weighs more, a gallon OF
cream or a gallon Of miIk?-A. A.
a gallon of ordinary milk will
"eign more than gallon Of cream.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Q. How many gaits are there for
saddle horses?-W. r. S.
A There are five gaits: Trotting,
pacing, cantering, galloping and run
ming.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

@. Is tho radio clearer at night
A. F..
A. 1t is quite well known that
radio receptions are far better in the
winter than in the summer, and at
night than by day.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

nights to Mira Flores lock into the
canal proper and then to the Pacific
ocean.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Truth said Uncle Eben, sis not
only stranger dan fiction, but a heap
scarcer."
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Q. What is the food value OF a
peach?-T. c.
A. Three medium sized peaches are
approximately equal in food value to
one large egg, or five-eighths cup OF
milk, or one medium sized potato, or
two slices of bread or three-quarter
cup of cooked farina
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Q. Who was the public man identi-
ned with LinCOlus administration
who had club foot?-F. 3. 7.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

A. Thaddeus Stevens is the man re-
ferred TO. He was a leader in the
House of Representatives during the
civil war and during the period OF re
construction following, until the time
of his death in 1863.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

A. The depth of the Potomac river
near Washington varies. 1t is deeper
at Key bridge than at Potomac Park.
The channel is twenty-five feet deep;
at Georgetown, eighteen feet.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Q. Was base ball game ever post
poned because there was no one t.
SgG i'm q
Evening star., 1924-04-03

@. How deep is the Potomac river
around Washington?-C. K
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Q. What was the Pharos of Egypt
which is listed as one of the seven
wonders of the ancient worid?-H- s
A. The wonder of the world refer
red TO was famous lighthouse built
upon the island of Pharos The name
Pharos was afterward given to at
least twenty other lighthouses.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

~ Does sterilizing a razor blade
with not water injure it2-W. o
Evening star., 1924-04-03

A. A game between the Allen towr
and Lancaster clubs, scheduled 70
May y, 1855, was postponed becausc
there were no spectators. A laree,
parade was the rival attraction.
Evening star., 1924-06-01
buIllsteadSW Wor1llSYruE

'To children IN angel Of mercy" Whers
directions are followed. 1T NEVER FAILS.
Despite scarcity and enormous cost Of SAN.
TONIN, It contains full dose. Stood sixty
years. test. Sold everywhere or By mail. 60s
Est. G. A. voorhees,. N. D.. Philadelphia
Evening star., 1924-06-01
STUDEBAKER
Just DriUe 1t; That's All
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TODAY'S BEAUTY FORMULA

! Hair plays such an important part
in making us attractive or homely
that we cannot be too attentive to
the care we give it. With the right
hair wash-not one made just for
general cleansing-we can stimulate
its growth and preserve all its nat
ural beauty.
A teaspoonful of canthrox, dis
solved in a cup of hot water, does
wonders as a shampoo. 1t not only
instantly removes dandruf, dirt, and
excess oil from the scalp, but it re-
stores all the original fufiness and
luster to the hair.
Your druggist can supply you and
the low cost-scarce1y three cents
a shampoo-is almost unbelievable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-27
LOCATIONS:

Only 2 miles from the District Line on the Largo Road
also the State highway to Richie thus making the
place susceptible to subdvidng in small tracts The City
OF Washington is growing towards this property every day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-27
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION:

am cutting to tracts fronting the two State
highways bordering this property there is large front
age on the State road being built from this prop
ery to Richie The remainder Of the farm will be cut into
larger tracts with buildings thereon and this will enable
you to get any size tract you may desire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-27
PERSONAL PROPERTY:

Approximately $OOOOOOO of personal property will
sod including tractors threshing machine hay bale
shredder, moving machines reapers sefloader rake
plows, live stock, etc.
Write for detailed list
Evening star., 1924-07-05
SUBURBAN BOARD.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

CHILDREN BOARDED-Mother's care;
sonable. y. 6302
Evening star., 1924-07-05
WANTED-APARTMENTS.

WASTED-THREE- ROOM AND BATH APT.
Must be reasonable. Address H., 35I5 New
Hampshire ave. NV. &c
UNFURNISHED, 2-ROOM, KITCHEN AND
bath apt, Ami, by young couple; must BE-
reasonable. Address Box 134D. star office.
> R., ANIL. 2nd-FL0oR APT, FURNISHED
or unfurBished. vicinity Park rd., Mt. Pleas
ant. 18th and You: : months or longer; .
adults. Address BOX I2SD, star Office. Sc
Evening star., 1924-07-05
COUNTRY BOARD.
Continued.

ROOM AND BOARD at Herring Bay, Md I;
good fishing, Grabbing and boating; large
porches on bay front; good board. Call
owner, l.. 2057.
CULTURED LADY will take several children;
ideal home. beautiful foothills OF southern
MARYLAND. Box 1889. Upper Marlboro. 1O'
CHILDREN WANTED for summer months;
reasonable. Mrs. Harry Cross, Vienna, Va.
X. =. ID. g. g.
LITTLE HAEEN-BeautifuI aome. salt
water; excellent bathing. boa ting, fishing:
terms reasonable. Special rates for Fourth"
Mrs. p Carroll Price. Mcdaniel. Nd.
SHADY SIDE. MD.-Cheerful rooms. excellent
meals, salt water bathing, boating. Write
Mrs. l. NJ. Griner. Shady Side. Md.
WANTED-Children between ages S-14 on
farm. Dorothy Hotel, Brookeville. Md. g.
Evening star., 1924-07-05
RENT-sT0RAGE SPACE.

Storage $500 Load Per Month.
Packing and shipping at low prices.
Reliable Storage House,
l21 10th st. NV. Phone Frarslin 2013.
Evening star., 1924-07-05
COUNTRY BOARD.

BOARD IN DELIGHTFUL COUNTRY HOME
near town; bath each door: electric lights
throughout; excellent table; riding, swimming,
dancing, SO to $12.50 per week. Mrs. b. n.
GULICK, Culpeper, Va.
SANDIGAN, is mosntains; lo1ely1 locatioa,
neaf Braddoek Heights; all conyeniences, elec.
tric lights, ETC.; elevation, 500 IT.. shade,