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Evening star., 1924-11-17
A Conservation Conference.

Forest preservation, concerning
which the American people have heard
much and learned much during the
past quarter century, is a problem of
many angles. There is first the mat
ter of checking the wanton destruc-
tion of the virgin growths of timber,
which has progressed to the point
where less than one-third Of the orig
1nal forest stand remains. There is
then the question of establishing
more intelligent methods of forest
cutting, together with systematic re-
placements. Next comes the preven-
ton of waste in the use Of forest
products, both in the forest itself and
in the various processes of manufac-
ture. In a.! of these there remains a
great work to be done if the United
States is nos to be stripped Of its trees
and reduced to a state of denudation
within the lives Of the present
younger generation.
Today assemblies in this city a ma
tional conference on utilization Of forest
products, which was called by the late
Secretary Wallace as one Of the
means Of advancing the forest
preservation program. This confer
ence is attended by more than 900 of
the largest, most progressive and ac-
tive lumber men, timber owners, saw
mill men and representatives Of indus
Evening star., 1924-11-17
Governors and Grade Crossings

An annual governors conference
convenes at Jacksonville, Fla, today,
and one of the important subjects to
be taken up will be that of railroad
grade crossings. Another question
which the governors will discuss il
that of the increasing number Of &C.
cidents on State highways. At to
morrow's session Gov. Emmett F.
Branch of Indiana will lead the round
table discussion of measures to pre-.
vent grade-crossing accidents, and
Gov. Claiming H, Cox of Massachu.
setts will lead in the talks on safe
guarding the highways.
In advance of the discussions it
may be proper to say that the only
way to prevent grade-crossing acci.
dents is to abolish grade crossings.
This matter is being handled in the
right way by some cities, but as a
whole State proposition it has yet
Evening star., 1924-11-17
Death Speeders.

Within a few days speeding motor
lists have struck and seriously injured
or killed several people In the streets
and on the roads of the District, es-
Gaping Identification. The police are
| now hunting for them diligently, and
there Is a general hope that they will
be found and punished to the extreme
limit Of the law.
Yesterday a car driven at a high
speed on one Of the rural roads of the
District hit a man and killed him.
The driver and his companion were
soon after caught. The man at the
wheel was disabled from wounds re-
ceived in fatal shooting affray few
days before. He was incapacitated
for the proper handling Of the ma
chine, and his comrade had to handle
the gears. Both. it is charged, were
under the influence Of liquor. Both
were armed, and there was evidence
that the car was equipped for boot
Logging. 1t is a matter Of good for
tune that they were caught in cir
cumstances to insure their prosecu-
ton for various offenses, the gravest
being that of causing the death of a
pedestrian and running away after
striking him.
There has been SO much reckless
speeding of motors here within the
past, few days that an intensive cam
paign of capture and punishment is
required. All but a few Of the motor
drivers of this city are careful and
law-abiding. Those few exceptions
are making all the trouble. They are
ignoring the rules as to speed, as to
corner turning, as to crossings. They
are disregarding the regulation which
compels the stopping Of a machine
behind a halting street car. They
are. in brief, using the streets and the
roads of the District as racing courses
without the slightest regard for
others.
1t is more important to catch a
speeder before he hurts somebody
than afterward. Therefore. the traffic
squad should, and probably will, make
the racing motorists the object of
their particular attention. The judges
sitting in the Traffic Court should put
on the highest penalties whenever
case of excessive speeding is brought
before them. An opportunity offers in
this latest case, which has several an.
giles of prosecution. The maximum of
penalty for each OF the various
offenses which may be cited against
these men should, il the case fs
proved, be administered cumulatively,
so this may stand as deterrent ex-
ample for all who are inclined to race
their motors regardless Of the rules
and Of the safety Of the public.
Evening star., 1924-11-17
Peaceful Cuban Election
Regarded as Hopeful Sign

the Liberal party, for it is represent
ative OF the mass of the people, the
thwarting of whose will by the Jug
Cling of returns or by the intimida-
tion of voters can only result in con-
tinual disturbance. The Cubans must
either govern themselves, in the true
sense, or else the Platt amendment
will eventually have to be strength
ened to the point OF instituting a
more effective American protectorate
than that which now exists. There
are many men among the leaders of
the Liberal party who are thoroughly
friendly to the United States and to
our people. We may hope that their
voices will be heard in the govern
ment of Gen. Machado." On the
whole. the Brooklyn Eagle believes
"the best judgment is that Cuba will
be relatively quiet under Gen. Mach
ado, and very possibly Washington
will give fewer causes of irritation"
The Eagle adds, "the best American
sentiment Is against intrusive inter-
ference with the domestic policy of
the Pearl of the Antilles
Some papers, however, do not share
this optimism as to future relations
between the United States and Cuba.
Conspicuous among these is the New
ark News, which suggests: "Machado
is politician, a representative OF the
rank and file of Cubans, in contrast
with Menocal, who is rated as an
aristocrat. His associates and sup
porters belong to the Zayas crowd.
He represents the Latin idea Of per-
.sonal politics as opposed to the poll
tics of principles and issues. In his
election there is no promise OF better
relations between Washington and
Havana, nor of acceptance by Cuba
of the program of reform which Am
bassador Crowder induced Zayas to
adopt. only to repudiate after he had
obtained the consent of the United
States to needed Cuban loan"
Menocal during his presidency. the
Charleston Post recalls, preserved a
close cooperation with the United
States. especially during the war. and
1t Is not unlikely that his return to
power would have been pleasing to
Washington" The Liberal party in
Cuba, in a sense" the Post concludes,
may be said to be antagonistic to
American influences. The close con-
Germ in the islands affairs shown by
the United States. especially through
the ambassadorship of Gen. Crowder
has caused considerable resentment
among the Cuban Nationalists, and it
is probable that the feeling had much
to do with the popular victory Of the
Liberal candidate"
Evening star., 1924-11-17

Termination of the elections in
Cuba without violence marks an en-
couraging advance in the stability of
Cuban governmental affairs Sand q
gain for international good will, in the
opinion of many American editors
who review the recent choice of Gen.
Gerardo Machado, the Liberal candi-
date, as President of the Island Re-
public.
Deprecating the charges made by
former President Menocal that his
defeat was accomplished by Illegal
methods, the New York Evening
World says: at is the fashion for
the defeated candidate in Cuba to
make such claims. 1t is probable
that the result was due in large
measure, not alone to the personal
popularity of Gen. Machado, but to
the extraordinarily strong organiza-
ton of the Liberals and their genius
in propaganda. At any rate, unless
the result is challenged with arms,
II is not for the United States to
interfere. The Cubans have a right
to choose their ruler, and isolated
Instances of illegality, intimidation
or corruption should not shock US
overmuch. The charge OF the Lib
erals that the Conservatives have
been too susceptible to pressure from
selfish American interests may even
be true. 1t will be we'll for Cuba
to accept the verdict and proceed in
the ways Of peace"
Calling attention to the fact tnat
the issue of honest and competent
government has enlisted unwontedly
numerous and vigorous support, the
Springfield Republican feels that
whatever may be the choice or can
didates. this demonstration Of an
awakening of the national conscience
should have at least some permanent
results" The chief danger In the
Cuban situation was dispelled in
September, when Zayas, who had re-
ceived the popular party nomination.
took himself, out Of the field and
turned in for Machado. thinks the
Philadelphia Bulletin, which declares:
"Zayas' withdrawal removed the is
sue of his personality and record
from the contest and made it a
straightout battle between the Con-
servatives headed by former Presi-
dent Menocal and the combined op-
position. The contest was fought on
lines Involving factionaf, rather than
national, interests, but this country
has no reason to expect anything but
a prudent course as far as the new
administration is concerned in mat
ters affecting Cuban-American rela-
tions."
~ X X X
In this connection the Chicago Daily
News remarks: Gen. Machado, the
President-elect, Is known throughout
the Island Republic as a man of ability
and high personal integrity. He
promises to make corrupt practices
impossible in his administration. That
will be a difficult task. Dishonesty
among the minor officials has been
the curse of preceding administra-
tions. But from the American point
of view the most happy feature of
the present situation is its indication
that as time goes on there will be
less and less reason for Interference
by the Washington Government In
Cuba's affairs"
Moreover, the Boston Transcript
claims: IF there is hope for self
government in Cuba, without the
need of constant interference from
the United States, but with due re-
gard to the rights and interests of
the United States and Of it's citizens
on the island, that hope must lie IN
Evening star., 1924-11-17
4 $1,50O, 900 Fire Lesson.

Jersey City had its second fire with
in three days yesterday, one million
and a half dollars worth of property
blaze, 1t is believed. started on coop
erage pier, where a great many bar.
rels. some Of them oil and grease
soaked, were in process Of repair.
Here is another case of fire invita-
tion illustrative of the conditions that
prevail in many industrial sections.
A great number Of oil-soaked, greasy
barrels stored on pier adjacent to
shipping constituted u wanton fire
risk. This cooperage plant should
have been located outside Of the con-
gested area. and should have been in
closed in strictly fireproof walls so
that if blaze started it could be con-
fined to the place of origin, AS it
was, the flames. originating In the
oil-soaked material, spread swiftly out
side, reached another pier, which was
destroyed. and also II barges. But
for the most energetic work by the
firef1ghters an express company's
pier, in which stood a train loaded
with, 1t is estimated, million dollars
worth of valuables, would have been
destroyed as well. Much shipping was
menaced, being saved only by the
quick work in pulling the craft out of
the slips.
Now probably the cooperage plant
will be established elsewhere. Mean
while, q million and a half dollars
worth Of property has been wasted.
This, like most of the other fire les-
sons that this country has learned
has cost heavily.
Evening star., 1924-11-17
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN

Q. What cities in the United States
were planned to be capitalist j.
A. Raleigh, y. c.; indianapolis,
Ind. and Washington. o. C.. were in
tended for capitals when planned.
@. Is the family home Of William
Dawes. who was the friend Of Paul
Revere. still standings. S. r.
A. The first William Dawes who
settled in this country arrived in
1885. His home in Sudbury street,
Boston, was the possession Of the
family for five generations. 1t was
pulled down in 1875 during the occu-
patton of Boston by the British.
Q. Has an estimate been made on
the amount of damage done by
rodent pests in the United States?-
p. T. D.
several years ago when ii was esti-
mated that the loss from rodent
pests was $300,000,000.
Q. Please explain the rule Of eleven
in auction.-L n. r.
A. In auction bridge, IL the first
lead is the fourth best Of a suit, If
the spots on the card led are de-
Quoted from II, II will show how
led are out against the leader. For
example: The seven of diamonds led !;
seven Cthe number of spots on the
card from eleven leaves four, the
number of cards in the suit higher
than the seven which are held by
the other three hands. Upon exam
ming dummy's hand and ones own
1t is possib. e to tell how many cards
the other player has that will take
the one led.
@. Has an estimate ever been made
on the number of roses it takes to
make given amount Of altar of
roses?-C. E. G.
A. It is stated that $4,000 roses are
required to obtain one pound of altar
of roses.
Q. Please give the full name of the
writer whose nom de plume was
"Gyp."-A. c. S.
A. "Gyp" was the pseudonym of
Gabrielle Sybille Marie Antoinette
Riquetti de Mirabeau, Comtesse de
Martel de Janville.
Q. Where is Mount Edith Cavell?
E. G. l.
A. Mount Edith Cavell and the
ldhe IldHitu III ieT HOHOT are WITHIN
the borders Of the Jasper National
Park in Alberta Adjoining this
mountain peak recently named in
memory of the martyred English
nurse, is Mount Sorrow
Q. What word did the Romans
use to designate a library?-G. Z. D.
A. 1t was customary for the Ro-
mans to use the Greek word bibli-
otheca, which has been adopted into
almost every cultivated language ex-
cepting English.
Q. Is the house occupied by
Robert Service when he lived in
Alaska still standing?-A. T. T.
A. Robert Services house in Daw-
son City is now occupied by a care
taker. Many travellers who go TO
Alaska in the Summer, visit the
Evening star., 1924-11-17
Ambassador Jusserand.

Il was appropriate that Ambassador
Jules Jusserand of France should be
the guest Of honor at an artists
breakfast in this city on Saturday,
the object of which was the advance
lnent of Washington as a national art
center. For Mr.. Jusserand has, in the
course of his long service as the rep
resentative of France in this country,
manifested the greatest interest in the
development of the Capital as a city
of artistic pre-eminence in America.
As Charles Moore, chairman Of the
Commission OF Fine Arts, said in his
address on the same occasion, Am
bassador Jusserand's departure means
a loss to Washington. for he has been
not only an interpreter of France to
the United States and of the United
States to France during a protracted
period, but he has been a valued resi-
dent of this city whose good taste in
matters of it's artistic development
has been a most helpful guide.
Mr.. Jusserand has represented in
America French culture and refine
Inent as well as French governmental
policies. His term of service here as
Ambassador has covered a time of i'm.
portant developments in this city. He
has seen Washington expand. In that
expansion he has seen some things
done that We're better left undone,
and as he frankly said in the course
OF his remarks on Saturday, some
trreparahle damage has been inflicted
in the needless commercial utiliza ton
of spaces that Were better left in their
native condition. He has seen private
structures Of an inartistic architec-
tural style thrust into the landscape
which, though not necessarily incura-
BILE, are for the present flaws in the
scheme Of Capital development and
growth.
In his relations to the Government,
in his bearing during difficult periods,
Ambassador JusSerand has through
out his service in Washington proved
himself a model Of diplomacy, and a
most helpful friend for the main
tenance of the soundest relations of
understanding between the two coun-
tries. He has shown a perfect under
standing of American thought and
institutions. He has made a per-
lnanent and invaluable contribution
to the alliance of spirit between the
two people. His departure will be an
occasion Of sincere regret for the peo-
pie of this country, and particularly
his fellow residents for many years in
Washington.
Evening star., 1924-11-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHII-ANDER JOHNSON.
Real Comfort.

ReaI Comfort.
He said the fiat wherein he dwelt
Was comfortless, though neat.
The radiator oft he felt
And clamored for more heat.
Unto the opry house he went
But he was i'll at ease.
He passed some hours Of discomfort
In fear that he might sneeze.
Out in a ducking blind he sat.
The breeze cut like a knife.
With icicles upon his hat
He vowed, This Is the Life.'
Evening star., 1924-11-17
Capitol Dome Figure
Improperly Called
ssCoddess of Liberty
To the Editor Of The Star:


observed, some weeks ago. that
your excellent paper. in giving a
picture OF the Capitors dome. referred
to the figure surmounting 1t as THE
Statue of Liberty" The following Is
therefore submitted:
From 1.-THE Capitol Of Our Country
page 81. National Geographic Society,
Washington, D. c.
"The bronze figure which surmounts
the dome is three and one-half times
as tall as an average man. 1t has
been compared to an Indian. and
miscalled the Goddess of Liberty,
1t is statue of freedom, typifying
armed liberty by its helmet and
breastplate. This representation
seemed appropriate when 1t was put
In place in 1863"
MARY 3. GRAVES.
Evening star., 1924-11-17

Stocks have made rapid advances.
The outsider will make the usual mis-
take of imagining that prices will con-
tinue to go one way indefinitely.
There is no money in the crossword
puzzle, but it provides an infinitely
safer method Of occupying the mind
than the stock ticker.
Evening star., 1924-11-17

More letters have been brought to
the attention Of the Chicago police
threatening wealthy people and de-
manding $4,000. One of the great OBJ
jections to the moron is that he is SO
initiative.
Evening star., 1924-11-17

A quiet Inauguration is contemplat.
ed. In the course Of time this great
event may become so orderly and
serene that any announcements of
special demonstrations must be looked
for from the Weather Bureau.
Evening star., 1924-11-17
Slight Difference.

What is your idea Of the difference
between a statesman and q politi-
cian?"
"They are pretty much the same"
answered Senator Sorghum. 1.-The
party you belong to calls you states
man, the others call you a politician"
Evening star., 1924-11-17

Publication of income tax payments
leaves curiosity still unsatisf1ed. There
is no way Of including data as to
whether the man across the street
plays the races or what the next-door
Evening star., 1924-11-17

There are signs of discomfort among
the fascist, enough to emphasize the
Importance of having available a man
like Mussolini who knows both how
to conciliate and how to command.
Evening star., 1924-11-17

The Pilgrim fathers used to go out
anu shoot a wild turkey for Thanks
giving. The hardships of the pioneers
were great, yet the food arrange
ments showed slight compenating ad-
vantages.
Evening star., 1924-11-17
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Evening star., 1924-11-17

Both the East and the West will re-
gard the Democratic party as show
ing hopeful strength so long as Mr..
Smith is Governor of New York and
Mr.. Bryan is Governor Of Nebraska.
Evening star., 1924-11-17

Wages are so low in Soviet Russia
that the situation is depressing, but
at that not so depressing as when
there were no wages at all.
Evening star., 1924-11-17

American history is one athletic
event after another. After the foot
ball season comes the Christmas shop
ping rush.
Evening star., 1924-11-17

poets house and are gracIously re
ceived.
Q. Where do fairy crosses COM
from?-B. McC.
A. Near the place where the Blue.
Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains
unite there is, in Patrick County. Va
a spur of the Blue Ridge called Bull
Mountain" On the side Of this noun
tain, and nowhere else in the world
there are found the famous fair
stones The mOuntaineers explain /,
by legends worthy Of tho myth
making Greeks One story says
that ages ago, when the red men
were masters here, these stones were
showered down by the Great Spirit
as a sign OF salvation coming TO the
| savage race" But the generally ac-
cepted legend-that one from which
the name comeS-is this: when
Christ was cruciied on Calvary elfin
messengers carried the news to all
parts of the world. When the It'd
ings of woe reached the fairies In
the rugged mountains they ceased
their merrymaking and at once be-
gan TO make these crosses as me
mentos of the sad event"
Q. How can one tell whether beef
| will be tender or tough?-A. NJ L.
A The grade as well as the cut de-
termines the quality Of the beef
After deciding upon the cut Of the
| heef observe the meat itself. Choice
grade beef has the characteristics OF
good grade beef to u pronounced de
gree Good grade beef has lean meat
of light TO medium red color, of firm.
even texture, and a fairly regular dis
tribution of fat through the lean.
giving the meat a slightly marbleG
or mottled appearance. The fat Is
firm and usually a creamy white.
The outer covering Of fat Is smootE
and firm and should be evenly dis
tributed over the loins and ribs. Ne
dium grade beef has meat of coarss
texture and dark color, which is In
clined to be fabhy and watery. The
rat is fabby and usually yellowish
in color and is uncvenly distributes,
there being almost no inside fat and
a scanty and irregular outside cover
ing. Common grade beef accentuates
the characteristics of medium grade
Q. Can the rank Of Chinese officials
be told by their hats?-R. X.
A A button is worn on the headgear
of Chinese officials, both civil and
military, as a badge OF rank. Their"
are nine ranks. the first and highes'
being distinguished by Transporter,
red (ruby) button; the second by
Opaque red (coraI: the third ~
transparent blue tsapphire); II,
fourth by Opaque Gapis lazuiiD: tn"
fifth by transparent white (crystal)
the sixth by opaque white; the seN-
enth by plain gold; the eighth by
worked gold and the ninth by plain
gold with 4 certain character en-
graved upon it.
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Evening star., 1924-11-17

Reports indicate that Germany has
about decided that socialism, while
providing good literature, makes poor
politics.
Evening star., 1924-11-17

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Excepting the bicycle cop.

People jes' natchelly likes to be
scared" said Uncle Eben; (which IL
what makes !'em want to listen to
ghost stories an git Initiated in secret
societies."
Evening star., 1924-11-17
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The highways are thronging so thick
ly, indeed,
That fiivvers must linger or stop.
Ere long We'll find no one attempting
to speed
Excepting the bicycle cop.