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Evening star., 1925-04-28
1ernier Doubts Peary's Discovery.

Capt Joseph Z. Bernier, described
as a veteran Arctic explorer" is
credited with having declared re-
Gently at Quebec his readiness to
produce proofs that climatic condi-
tions at the time of Peary's polar
dash were such as to make it highly
improbable that the distinguished
United States naval officer could tell
whether he had reached the North
Pole or not.
The Canadian explorer reiterated
previous statements that he had no
desire to start a controversy and
that lit was not his wish to discredit
the memory of Admiral Peary." He
is said 10 have stated that in his
opinion Roald Amundsen is the only
man now living who has even had
opportunity of reaching the Pole.
although just what this has to Co
with Peary is not easily understood.
Just what is Capt. Bernier doing
when he broadcasts his contention
that Peary could not AND did not
reach the Pole, and, at the same
lime, says he does not want to start
anything" or even discredit the men,
Dry of the most famous explorer of
recent years? The two statements do
not jibe; they do not mix any more
smoothly than oil and water. The
Swheie world, with the barely possible
Evening star., 1925-04-28

exception of one gentleman now en-
gagged in light fancy work in Leav-
enworth Penitentiary, admits Peary's
feat; this Notwithstanding Bernier's 8
solemn emphasis of the fact that the
Royal Geographic Society awarded
a medal to Peary for his work
in the Arctic and not specifically
"for the discovery of the Pole
Peary's fame is enshrined on the
pinnacle of everlasting fame. He
reached the top of the world in 1909.
Now, in 1925, the Canadian crashes
through with the stirring statement
that it is exceedingly probable that
it did not happen. after all.
A search of Who's Who in Cam
ada" fails to disclose the name and
achievements of this veteran Arctic
explorer who tells the world that
Robert L. Peary could not verify his
claim to discovery of the Pole. On
first impulse the thought occurs that
some one is always taking the joy
out of life. Viewed from another
angle, however, the distinguished cap
tain may be credited with putting
some in.
Evening star., 1925-04-28
Unwise and Unfair.

AN attempt to array farmers, par
ticularly in the wheat growing States
Of the Northwest, against William NJ.
Jardine, new Secretary Of Agriculture,
even before he has completed two
months of service, is not only unfair.
but is the part Of little wisdom. If
the agricultural interests, the farm.
ers, are to improve their condition, CO.
operation of the farmers themselves
and the Federal and State agencies
created to foster agriculture is vitally
necessary.
Jardine has appeared in the North
Dakota Farmer and has been reprint
ed in a number Of other farm papers
in the West. After eulogizing the
late Secretary Henry C. Wallace OF
the Department OF Agriculture the
editorial says that his place has been
filed by man who in the past open
" opposed some Of the principles that
Wallace and his force championed. 1t
further pictures Secretary Jardine as
a rubber stamp for another depart
ment-presumably the Department of
Commerce, with Secretary Hoover at
it's head, although the editorial does
not name the department.
The sum and forefront of Secretary
Jardine's offending was in his opposi-
ton to the so-called McNary-Haugen
bill when that measure was presented
to the Congress as panacea for agri.
cultures ills. The measure was
paternalistic in the extreme, it was de.
clared to be economically unsound by
students Of economy, and it did not
meet the approval Of the administra
ton, although Secretary Wallace did
give it his approval.
Because Secretary Jardine, who was
then head of the State Agricultural
College Of Kansas, attacked the prin'
'cipies involved in this measure as
Evening star., 1925-04-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BIT PHILANpER JOHNSON.
He'll Hindenburc,

Hell. Htndenburg.
There's a sentiment Teutonic; it is love
more than Platonic; it has got.
ten to be chronic
Here and there,
In the mighty population Of a. lately
conquered nation that aroused
an agitation
Hard to bear.
There were speeches socialistic; some
were even anarchistic, with sug.
gestions OF the mystic
In the game.
Hindenburg is chief adviser and the
chorus still the wiser, sings
I'VE love our little Kaiser
Just the same
Who shall seek to be deriding an af.
fection 80 abiding, though it
seems to be providing
Trouble new?
There's an element of beauty in the
constant sense Of duty which
says. Bill. you're still our
Cutie;
We are true
To the ancient superstition which
awards the first position to a
monarchistic mission
Going strong!
Whether luck is warm or chilly
whether tragical or silly, we
are with our little Willie
Right or wrong
Evening star., 1925-04-28
Won Hindenburg's Policy.


after his election as President of Ger
many is not calculated to reassure
those who fear that his choice is the
result of a aristic-monarchical re-
vival in that country. He says:
now offer my hand to all Germans,
including my erstwhile opponents.
The serious work is only now begin
ming. Let none imagine that I shall
accept dictation from any particular
party.
There spoke the war lord, the COM
mander-in-chief of the army. the field
marshal and head of the military ma
chine. He offers his hand to all Ger
mans, including his erstwhile op-
ponents, but as one who will accept
no dictation. who will do his own die
tating, and who is about to begin the
serious work"
Just what that serious work may
be remains for development. There is
nothing in Won Hindenburg's past TO
suggest that it will be along the lines
of rehabilitation under the terms Of
the Versailles treaty. There is moth
ing in the circumstances Of his election
to hint at acceptance OF the adjust
ments that have been effected under
that treaty.
1t is reported from Doom that the
news of Won Hindenburgs election
was received with great rejoicing at
the chateau where now resides the
former Emperor. Naturally this hap
pening would be welcomed there, for
undoubtedly hope prevails at Doom
that the German people, firing of a
Republican form of government, will
turn back to the monarchy.
Won Hindenburg's declaration that
he will be independent of parties can
have but one significance, that he
will not permit a majority in the
Reichstag to dictate his course. Dis
solution Of the Chamber, therefore, is
an early probability. a general cleo
ton may consequently soon occur. In
that event the issue Of the form Of
government may be placed squarely
before the people.
denburgs election is one Of apprehen-
sion. The press at Paris sees hostility,
defiance, militarism and dangers for
France in his choice. The mask has
been torn off, says the Temps LIN
transigent says that Won Hindenburg's
declarations show that Germany will
pay the Dawes annuities only until
she is strong enough to tell the allies
that's enough; then she will demand
colonies, an army and navy, revision
of the eastern frontier and possession
of Upper Silesian mines and factories
Won Hindenburg may be perfectly
we'll intentioned. He may be bent
upon a course Of reconstructive states
manship without Reputation. But GER
tainly his language does not tend to
establish confidence in such a purpose.
When he talks of unity he suggests
unity OF reaction from the existing
conditions. When he talks Of inde-
pendence Of dictation he speaks as the
warrior chieftain, who gives and does
not take orders. He has never had any
experience as a statesman or as civil
administrator. He has always been a
militarist, and he gives no indication
now of changing his role.
Evening star., 1925-04-28
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. H4SKIN

Q. What reward were the round
the-world flyers given-I. II.
A. They were promoted 500 files in
their rank. e., they were given
credit for 500 points of service, etc,
IN reaching the next higher grade.
Q. What was the result of the
search for the grave of Pocahontas
which was undertaken about year
ago?-A. c. H.
A. Pocahontas died on board ship
at Gravesend, England. Her body has
not yet been found.
@. Please give some information
about variety of tree known as the
Sitka spruce.-W. L. T.
A. The Sitka or tideland spruce is
a large tree occurring abundantly
from northern California to Alaska,
following the coast as far as the
Island of Kodiak. 1t is one of the
largest trees of North America at
tanning in low regions IA height Of
more than 300 feet and a diameter Of
z or teet at 100 feet from the base.
Specimens upon the islands in south
eastern Alaska measured more than
200 feet in height and % feet in cir
cumference feet from the ground.
The timber is very valuable, entering
into all kinds Of building operations.
Q. When did Mrs. Bloomer die
NJ. 3. +.
A. Mrs. Bloomer, from whose name
was derived the common noun,
'bloomer," died in 1894.
.. What is the part of motion
picture camera that revolves between
the lens and the film?-C. P.
A. 1t is called the shuttle.
@. Was mahogany ever grown in
California?-J. D. F.
A. Merely as an experiment it has
been planted in California
@. When rising from a dining table
should one push his chair back into
places. Mel.
A. 1t is regarded as being in bet
ter form to allow the chair to rest
where it is when one rises from the
table.
Q. What is the average time of day
when the temperature is the lowest?
F. w. A.
A. AS a rule the temperature is the
lowest just about sunrise. This is due
to the fact that on account of radia-
ton heat is being given off during the
night more rapidly than received from
external sources. AS this continues
until the heat from the sun overcoEles
this disparity, it is the natural con
sequence that the lowest temperature
should occur just preceding the mo-
ment when added heat from the sun
overcomes the loss occasioned by radi-
alton during the night.
@. What States had two capitals at
the same time?-M. s.
A. They were Rhode Island and
Connecticut. In Rhode Island it was
a case of the State having two large
Evening star., 1925-04-28

towns, each claiming to be the polit-
ical center and neither agreeing 10
surrender its alleged prestige. Thus
both Newport and Providence claimed
the honor of being the capital of the
State. Connecticut was similarly
placed with regard TO Hartford and
New Haven. The towns were orig
inally the capitals of separate col
onies. Eventually, however, the geo
graphical advantages Of Hartford
were admitted by New Haven.
@. What emperor rehearsed his
own funeral?-C. F.
a. Charles V shortly before his
death had the full burial service read
over him. The death knell was tolled
and monks chanted the requiem.
Q. Who invented the hypodermic?
w. I. II.
A. The process of hypoder7nic in
lection was invented and brought
into vogue by DIR. Alexander Wood
Of Edinburgh.
Q. How long has it been necessary
for foreigners to become naturalized2
E. l.. c.
A. The first Congress passed a law
making 1t necessary for foreigners
to procure naturalization papers in
order to become citizenes Of the
United States.
@. How can an American citizen
join the Foreign Legion Of France?
Has it an air service?-E. a. +.
A. He must be in French territory
in order to join. The Foreign Legion
has no air service.
Q. How did the term "Anzsc"
originate?-R W. c.
A. The term "Anzac." as applied
to the colonial soldiers Of Great
Britain during the war, IS formed
from the initial letters OF the words
Australian and New Zealand Army
Corps" The phase was used by Gen
Birdwood in a telegram dispatched
from the Gallipoli Peninsula. Some
have sought TO interpret it as being
composed of the initial letters of the
British Colonies-Australia, New Zea
land, Africa ard Canada.
Q. To what country do we expor,
the most machinery?-M. L. s.
A. In 1922 Canada took So. .Sa7.-
S12 worth of our industrial machiu
cry. Japan came next with $l42JG-
OF and the United Kingdom third
with $12,791,732.
(IRe person 1Cho loses out IS the
one lcho gUeSseS. The person lrHo
gets on is dltCdys the one trhO acts
upon reliable information This paper
en- pIoys Frederic j. Hdskt,t to con
duct an information bureau for the
public. There is no charge czcept
2 cents in stamps for return post
age. Write to him today for any facts
you desire. Your inquiry should be
addressed to The star Information
Bureau, Frederic J. HdSEjH, director.
TtCenty-firSt and C streets northwest.
Evening star., 1925-04-28

which the gentle Jesus has not been
able to stop yet
Hello, boys."
At the sound of human voice, the
pen of dogs stirred. Its component
parts broke into individual dogs, and
there was a rush Of muZzles to the
wire.
A small fox terrier with bright eyes
managed to push his nose partly
through the meshes. He was glad to
feel the touch of human hand. Cen
turies of life behind him made him
glad.
His offense against society seemed
to be that he had no Master. All.
folks, 1t is a sorry fate, to have no
Master. Even two-legged animals
have to have some kind of Master
in this world, or they will be put into
some sort of pound, in the end.
In yonder small pen sits a dog,
watchful waiting. dog that does
not stir at the sound of our voices.
Don't touch him-he isn't wagging
his tall
So we do not venture too close TO
his cage. Above his head is a printed
form. setting forth that the COM
plainant is one Maggie Smith
This seems TO be a genuine case of
bad dog, for some dogs do turn bad,
there is no doubt of that. While we
believe that mean children are re-
sponsible for the majority of cases
labeled bitten by dog" undoubtedly
there are instances where the CANNES
are the offenders.
The dogs in the big pen have settled
down again. They are apathetic.
They nestle together.
They know.
The pound, it seems to me. is not
a cruel place. They do the best they
can with the job they have to handle.
1t is out on the road that one is
apt to find cruelty to dogs. III treat
ing animals is going out of fashion.
in the main, but it still crops up
now and then.
On one of the good roads leading
out or the District an automobile pro-
ceeded one bright Spring day recently
It's occupants were well dressed, evi-
IDENTIFY people of money, as the saying
is.
Behind the car came another auto
mobile, occupied by the friend of this
column who tells me of this incident.
He was able to see that dog was
in the rear seat of the car ahead. but
that the other occupants seemed 10
pay lO particular attention TO H. 1nlS,
however. was not unusual so the rear
driver thought no more of it until the
two cars, holding their relative posi-
tions. got several miles into the coun-
try.
Then. down the road, the first car
stopped for moment.
a man reached out. grabbed the
dog. held il for a second suspended
over the road.
Then he raised his right foot and
proceeded to kick the dog clear across
the road. after which the car drove
on. none OF the occupants giving a
backward look.
Our friend rapidly drove forward.
Do you know what he found?
He found a mother. who. in several
days, would give birth to puppies
Evidently the owners had not cared
for more dogs, and instead of calling
the pound. or any of the animal or
ganizations, had chosen to abandon
their friend in a place where il might
have starved TO death.
Friends of animals will be glad TO
know that this friend of dogs took
the mother into his car and carried
here away with him, so that among
friends she might achieve the
triumph of motlerhood.
Evening star., 1925-04-28
Editors Admit BOrah's
Power; Divide ON Stand

ments, can hardly see a fatal flaw I'm
the absence Of power which IS neg
ligible as a maritime factor" The
Newark Evening News, considering
the same situation, believes, that
IF we are going to wait for Russia to
become a reasonable and amenable
member of the family of nations. dis
armament projects might as we'll be
temporarily abandoned
The attitude of the Democratic
party is considered in various edi-
torial discussions of Senator Borahs
position. The Democrats in Con
Eress, says the Burlington Free
Press and Times, ARE committed bv
precedent, party policy and con
siderations of WIlsonian democracy TO
support World Court connection b.
the United States as advocated bv
President Coolidge; in all human
probability Borah could not count on
Democratic support"
Evening star., 1925-04-28
More South American Hints.

Argentina and Brazil not only set an
example TO the United States in CAPT
tai building and in adequate and un-
grudging capital maintenance. but
also in dispensing political as well as
financial equity.
These republics have taken from
their capitals only that degree of con-
troll which is absolutely essential to
protect the national interest here the
Nation reserves to itself exclusive and
despotic control. The South American
capitals are in important respects self
governing, with a distinct municipal
government and full representation in
national government. With US the Ma
ton is in absolute control of the Cap
ltal in every particular, with exclusive
legislative, executive and judicial
power, and the Capital is not self
governing in any respect whatever.
and not in the smallest degree repre-
sented in the National Government.
Here the municipality does not even
tax itself in forms that it prefers, and
does not expend its tax money for the
purposes which please it. The Nation
decides how much money shall be
e1acted in taxes, and in what manner
II shall be raised and expended.
If the republics of Argentina and
Brazil can spend millions on their cap
ltals and retain ample national con-
troll of these cities of the nation with
out either depressing the local com
munities With excessive taxation or
humiliating them by denunciation as
rights of representation in the nation
al government, may we not expect
that the greater and wealthier and
prouder republic of the United States
of America will in the end be as
squitably considerate both of Wash
ington the Capital and of the nearly
half million defective and defenseless
Americans who now live in it?
II is sometimes suggested that this
Nation is impotent to cure the evil
and shame of non-representative gov
ernment at the Capital of the great
representative republic; and that the
condition is Interchangeable.
This suggestion is an insult to
American character and capacity. No
other capital of any other nation is
degraded below other cities in ma
tional representation. No excuse is
found in the fact that our Capital is
in a nation-controlled district. AS we
have seen, Argentina and Brazil have
copied this feature of our Constitu-
ton. AS nations they control, like
the United States, federal districts in
which their capitals are located, but
they have not found themselves i'm
potent to give full national repre-
sentation to the residents of these
sapitals.
Is Washington in some way defec-
tive or tainted and unfit to stand on
the same representative footing as
Buenos Aires and Rio? Is the Amer.
lean republic less devoted to the prin-
ciples of representative government
and less capable of enforcing them
than Argentina or Brazil?
Who will confess permanent ma
tlonaI impotency to free residents of
the seat Of government from the class
Of defective and delinquent Ameri-
cans? Or to rid the Nation itself of
canker at the heart of the body.
polite, collecting alien matter and
threatening blood poisoning?
This thought is elaborated in edi-
torial correspondence printed else.
where in today's Star.
Evening star., 1925-04-28
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

We we're quite astounded at the
District dog pound.
We always imagined it was a dirty
NANCY place, but found IL to be clean
and we'll kept, with the dogs placed
in freshly washed pens.
Being dog lovers, my companion
and l, we were immensely pleased TO
doomed to death because of having
bitten human beings, friendless, lone
some dogs deserve a decent pound.
They seem to have it. If the So
called friends of man make an espe-
cial appeal to you. you will be glad
to know from first-hand testimony of
another friend of the dog chat these
four-legged companions do not seem
to be Ill treated at their last abiding
place in this city.
The pound building is situated down
amid the railroad tracks in South
west Washington. 1t is a low, red
brick building. with it's two ends
higher than the main portion.
At the gate one Is likely to find an
armchair tilted back In friendly fash
ion. Evidently 1t is impossible to
deal with dogs without being human.
a chair tilted back beside green
bushes always makes an appeal.
few steps inside the building
brings the visitor to the room where
the dogs picked up by the pound
wagon are kept until either claimed
by owners or consigned to the death.
The day l was there a dozen or
more shabby dogs were gathered in
one of the larger cages, while isolated
offenders against the law were in sep
arated confines.
These latter were dogs that had Bit
ten some child, in most instances, and
hal oh ~ @
to whether they had rabies.
In the large pen. or cage-it is
more that-the dozen dogs kept
strangely quiet. Most of them were
little fellows, of a dirty white color.
They lay huddled together, only
one or two having enough energy to
roam around a bit, snuffling over the
others.
Perhaps they had an inner inkling
of the fate that was in stole for them.
Maybe it was the darkness. for no
sunshine could get into their pen.
Personally. | could but Wisn that
the last hours of such stray, unlovely
dogs could be passed with rays of the
sun beating upon them.
They. too, despite their lirt, their
gaunt ribs, are little creatures of
God, possessing with us the mystery
of the spark of life. that strange.
elusive thing, so persistent, so fragile,
so intent on being, yet so easily
snuffed out.
Here a dozen friends of men were
penned, making their last quiet, af-
frightened stand for life.
flushed were the barks of happier
days. Gone was the activity Of sun
shiny hours, when tails wagged fran
ucally and big puppy paws ran
through the dust.
So much life, so much love for VS.
1t was huddled together here, lying
close, s if for protection against tha
strange laws of the master, Man,
those unknown laws which no dog
makes, or knows, and therefore can
not break.
Thou shalt not bite" says the
police regulations-but the dogs cam
not read
An illtempered child pulls the
dogs tail. or hits il over the head
with a stick. The dog finally bites.
Away with him to the pound The
creature is mad. He is suffering
with rabies and he must be put ou.
of the way
But what was the child suffering
with? Why, an inherited mean
streak. residue of that inhuman'ty
Evening star., 1925-04-28

The japanese will hold fleet ma
neuvers to demonstrate their facilities
Tor resisting attack. In conducting
these exercises there is, of course. no
obligation to indicate the suspected
source from which the imaginary at.
tack may theoretically arise.
Evening star., 1925-04-28

Bus lines are becoming 80 numerous
that they may eventually develop
enough influence to bring some of the
old railway trackage under considera-
ways.
Evening star., 1925-04-28

Illinois has experienced a slight
earthquake. These earth tremors in.
dicate no special danger: only a great
Improvement in scientific methods of
detecting the disturbances constantly
taking place.
Evening star., 1925-04-28
COntradicting Custom.

The bathing suit that Grandma wore
Was eminently proper.
II it is sighted on the shore
Well surely call a copper,
And say that one who would appear
In SO grotesque a makeup
Must be a person very queer
Whom the police should take up.
Evening star., 1925-04-28

Chicago announces the destruction
OF thousand cases Of pre-war whisky.
The mystery OF the situation lies in
the fact that the pernicious fluid man
aged to survive so long.
Evening star., 1925-04-28
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Evening star., 1925-04-28

Occasionally European affairs de-
the public is tempted to forget to
care whether Walter Johnson wins a
game Or not.
Evening star., 1925-04-28
Abundance.

Are you going to start any more
Investigations"
mo need to do So" answered Sena.
tor Sorghum. I'VE have enough al
ready started to fill in every minute
of available time