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Evening star., 1925-06-01

board. This change, 1t Is announced
at the White House, is in compli
ance with the request of the railroad
companies for the purpose of oper-
ating convepience and every precau
ton for safety" The Presidents first
probably to conform to the spirit of
economy in Government expenses,
but it was not generally approved at
the time. Dissatisfaction was ex
pressed and the apprehension was
that this method of travel
might expose the President to un
necessary hazard and possible an
noyance from the curious.
1t can be taken for granted that
the Presidents safety and comfort
are prior considerations with the
people over the difference in the cost
of travel involved. Congress pro-
vides money for the Presidents trav-
cling expenses and the people are
not likely to begrudge it. The haz-
ards of travel are sufficient in them
selves and 1t is a wise policy to
reduce them as much as possible
Moreover, 1t is likely that the people
Will approve the journeying of the
President with dignitied as well as
comfortable surroundings. The rail-
road companies are to be commended
In taking the initiative to induce the
President to change his plans.
Evening star., 1925-06-01
Former Friends Joining Foes
La War on Trade Commission

that interferes with profits and that
exposes unfair practices lies on no
bed of roses" observes the Quincy
Whig Journal, but it adds: Congress
probably will not abolish the com.
mission. Trade rivalries are too
keen"
1t has not been given a fair trial. +"
asserts the Chicago Tribune, which
explains: The commission was cre-
ated in good faith as an agency of
fair play in business. We do not
think it has been demonstrated that
such an agency cannot function hon.
estly and effectively" The New York
Times sees a defect in the position of
the commission as both prosecutor and
judge. That is the great reason
why it has worked badly" SAYS the
Times. Congress will seemingly re.
solve either to mend it-eF end II
The Lincoln State Journals view oH
the situation is this: The countrv.
at this moment, tolerates monopolies.
If the opposition to monopoly is to
be abandoned the trade commission
established to oppose il should, OF
course, be abolished" on different
court, the Buffalo News holds thar
under the policy of secrecy the COM
mission holds an overlordship sin
liar to that Of the secret council OF
ten of medieval Venice" Rather than
intrust the commission with such
overlordship, the News would abolish
the body. The Providence Journal
believes that among the questions
pressing for answer is the one, Does
the Trade Commission pay for its keen
in public service?"
Evening star., 1925-06-01
Thomas R. Marshall.

With shocking suddenness, despite
a recent warning illness, comes TODAY
the death of Thomas +, Marshall, for
mer Vice President Of the, United
States. Since his retirement from that
office Mr.. Marshall has been residing
in this city. 1t had been his official
home for eight years. He has become.
and has made many friendships among
its people, who are now greatly grieved
at his passing.
Thomas r. Marshall was a native Of
Indiana, and throughout his active
career was a resident of that State. A
graduate of an Indiana college, he be-
gan the practice of law at the age of
2l, and continued it without Interrupt
ton until his election to the office of
governor in 1908. His nomination for
the vice presidency in 1912 was regard
ed as merited honor to one who had
been always faithful to his party, and
who had contributed greatly TO it's
success in his State. He had been
national figure, indeed, before the
Democratic convention of 1912 selected
him as Woodrow Wilson'S running
mate.
AS Vice President, Mr. Marshall
maintained the dignity Of the office
without losing his geniality OF disposi-
ton and bearing which had made him
popular. He was an efficient presiding
officer, keen student of parliamen-
tary law, an expert in the management
Of difficult legislative situations and
always scrupulously observant Of the
traditions Of the Senate. Renominated
and reelected Vice President in 1915.
he found himself at the time Of the
Illness of President Wilson in most
trying situation. in which he was
sympathetically sustained by public
feeling.
Possessed Of keen perception and a
gift for unusually felicitous express
sion both in speech and in writing, Mr..
Marshall was valuable observer. He
was in demand upon the lecture cir
cult and his writings were welcomed
by the people. The Star has been for
tunate in being able for several wears
weekly to present his views on cur
rent themes Of interest in its columns.
He was guided by a broad philosophical
view, yet always practical in applica-
ton.
His personal qualities endeared him
warmly to all who knew him. His
kindly disposition, his ready wit. his
sympathetic understanding won for
him friendships throughout the coun-
try. Tom" Marshall was beloved as
have been few men in American pub
lie life.
Evening star., 1925-06-01

than the percentage already scored
through educational campaigns. The
true safeguard lies in specific informa-
ton of the conditions. Every grade
crossing should be so we'll marked far
in advance OF the intersection that
there is no possible excuse for any
driver approaching the tracks In ig-
norance Of the condition. Bells, lights
and swinging signs are necessary. If
the tracks themselves are exposed in
the absence Of gates and watcnmen-
and none should be in the regions of
heavy traffic-these visual and audible
signals must surely be installed. Cam
paigning through warnings may lessen
the danger and the casualties. But
more effective is systematic installa.
ton Of specific signals that cannot be
missed.
Evening star., 1925-06-01
Grade Crossings.

Beginning today the railroads of this
country will conduct an intensive cam
paign of publicity and warning against
the evil Of grade-crossing accidents
Such a campaign was conducted last
year, and, it is believed, resulted in a
material reduction in the number of
casualties. In 1924 the number killed
at grade crossings was 2,149,. reduc-
ton of per cent from the year pre-
vious. During the first two months of
this year reports show 258 fatalities,
or 70 less than in the same period last
year, and 500 persons injured as com
pared with 1,O50 in 1924. If these re.
ductions are due to the broadcast
warnings of the steam railroads the
campaign has surely been Of value.
Yesterday morning five persons were
killed by train which struck an auto
mobile near Hamilton, Ohio. The
driver was a man of 38, and IN the
machine were his four children and a
friend of the family. Charged with the
responsibility for his own family, he
was presumably careful driver. Yet
in some way not made known he sent
his machine on the tracks only to be
hit. Was there a lack Of knowledge of
the road? Was there blockade of
vision? Were warning signs absent?
These are questions that naturally
arise.
No driver is going TO send his car
deliberately into peril unless he is
victim of the speed mania. If there
are adequate warnings not merely of
the nearness of tracks at grade, but of
the approach of trains, grade-crossing
accidents viii be cut down By TAI more
Evening star., 1925-06-01

Q. What is the height of the Aque-
duct Bridge from the floor of the
bridge TO the average water level?-
L. j. p.
A. The engineers Office says that
the water level is 80 feet under the
bridge and IA feet under the canal.
Q. How much money is spent on
radio each year?-E. j. b.
A. The Copper and Brass Research
ers' Association estimates that radio
sales In 1924 reached the $500 900 600
mark. The figure from the Depart
ment of Commerce for 1923 was about
S12O 100000, or 100 per cent over 1922.
Q. Are volcanic eruptions more or
less frequent than formerly?-N. Nick.
A. Volcanic eruptions, which are re-
garded by scientists as safety valves
Tor the emission of gases and steam
generated in the earth's interior, are
much less frequent than formerly, due
TO the thickening of the earth's crust
Geology shows that from the Cam
brian to and through the PaloeZofc
ages the surface of the earth was dot
ted with volcanoes as thickIy as the
rlno or an orange is covered with
pores. At that time the crust Of the
earth was considerably thinner.
y. Are duels still fought in England
and Germany?-R. w.
A. The laws against dueling are ex-
ceedingly strict both in England and
Germany.
Z. What is the temperature of the
ordinary refrigerator?-R. w.
A. The Department of Agriculture
says that the temperature found in
the average household icebox is be
tween so and 55 F.
Q: Who invented bifocal lenses
H. L. NJ.
A. Benjamin Franklin invented bi-
locals In 1884. In 1866 cement bi-
locals were introduced. and the "in-
visible" bifocal appeared in 1890.
Q, Where is Monument Park =
A. Monument Park is a small park
In Ell Paso County, Colo. 1t is re-
rharkabIe for its natural stone col
umns. They have been sculptured by
erosion into various shapes, some
showing resemblance TO human forms.
Q. The other night a radio an.
nouncer said: John Philip Sousa.
shall conduct Victor Herbert's 'Ameri.
can Fantasie.' >" In all the announce
iments he used this form of the auxiI-
iary verb. Is It correct?-D. o. H.
A. In such a construction, where
simple futurtty is expressed, will"
should be used in the second and
third persons, shall" with the first
person only. If determination, com
mand, threat or promise is expressed.
"shan' is used in the second and
third persons, will in the first per-
son.
Q. How much money did the Gov
ernment contribute to the Centennial
celebration in 1S76?-J. B. F.
A. Congress appropriated S1,500, 900
This was found to be a loan, not a
gift, and was repaid out of the pro-
ceeds Of the fair.
Q. VIII IL hurt TO trim the lower
branches off pine trees at this time Of
year,. A. c.
A. The Forest Service says that it
Evening star., 1925-06-01
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

bones: did not his old mother tell him
that. time and time again?
The wise dog buries his bones! But
where can a dog OF any degree OF WIS
dom hide away a tempting morSel TO-
day? 1t is worse than trying to IND a
needle in a haystack, as the men-anl-
mails say.
At last he comes to a foxglove
plant, just beginning TO display It's
bells of pink, blossoming up from the
bottom of the spike. Quickly the little
covers it over with a bit of earth.
He has buried his bone.
*
Later in the morning a man comes
out into his garden to examine the
progress of his gladioli toward bios
SONS. Shell pink he finds doing
well; leaves of lie Marechal Foch
stand bright in the sun. His particu-
lar pets, the Schwaben, are growing
finely; not SO many weeks, now, they
VIII send out their spikes of yellow
beauties.
Here is Baron Hulot, destined 10
refresh the world with purple-blue
blossoms; but there is 40 sign in the
world of them yet. Only the sword
shaped leaves are visible, sticking out
growing out OF another. and that, in
turn, out of still another and lower
inclosing sheath.
Baron Hulot " the gardener muses..
I wonder where that gisd got that
name? Must be a French flower
Baron Hulot?"
Inside the house, a few hours later,
he is reading in a book, when he
comes across reference to Balzac s
~
at him the name Of
Baron Hulot!
SO the day had started with the
sleepy vision of an intoxicated man
out the window, had progressed to the
happier sight of a dog burying a bone,
and had gotten TO a consideration of
that wonderful flower, the gladiolus,
bringing In unexpectedly a French
writer and one of his characters.
Then came a rainstorm, bringing
down the temperature considerably
for the day had been hot and uncom-
Portable. There, in the cool Of the
evening, a black disc was placed upon
a phonograph and soon the dulcet
tones Of a soprano were heard in Sir
Henry Bishops ''Lo, Here the Gentle
Lark"
As with most sopranos, whether in
real nie or Via machine, II was i'm
possible 70 understand more than a
few words of what she said 10,
here the gentle lark" was plain
probably because 1t was printed on
the label.
1t made no difference, however The
flute obbligato SCARED and trilled, the
voice Joined IN, now the flute, now the
voice, now flute and voice together
ending in a tremendously high note.
well sustained, with a final gurgle by
the orchestra.
How pleasant it is. in the cool of
the evening, TO hear the voiced
lady sing of the gentle lark. Then
We pick up Taine's History OF Eng
lish Literature" by chance opening
TO the chapters on Shakespeare
We read! "All is taken by storm.
the senses first but the heart
also, from whence poetry overfows: a:
the fulness of youth mandates even
inanimate things: the country looks
charming amidst the rays of the ris-
Ing sun; the air, saturated with
brightness. makes a gala day" And
then-and then
Lo. here the gentle lark weary OF rest.
From his moist cabinet mounts up on high
breast.
The sun ariseth in his mejesty:
Who doth the world Eioriously behold
Ihat cedar-tops and hills seem burnish d gold.
Evening star., 1925-06-01
Sees War of Horror
Reader Asks Discussion of Inter.
national Troubles.
Q the Edito- of nc So:


Before we glide, or rather stagger
and stumble. into another war, as
Lloyd George tells US we staggered
and stumbled" into the last, perhaps
through folly" 1t might interest the
man in the street" to know where he
comes in. Death and taxes" being
the two sure things in life he gets
speedier death and heavier taxes. Bis
agreement between alleged authorities
has emphasized the fact that all past
wars have been child's play to what
that next war" Will be Wholesale de.
struction and depopulation by air
carried poisons, high explosives. and
ignition bombs will replace the kill
ing by retail of days gone by. In 1915
this new order was just starting. That
year Congress allotted $4,000 men and
appropriated $100,O00.00 for our
Chemical Warfare Service" of which
few people had heard.
Our Edgewood arsenal and its tribu-
taries were turning out about SO tons
weekly of poison compounds. against
Britain's 410 tons, Frances 3S5 tons,
and Germany's 210 tons. Edgewood
was nearly equipped TO rise to 1900
tons a month.
1t is said Edison was asked: "Tt IS
true that all life in New York could
be extinguished in II hours?" He re-
piled: mo, sir! Not true! Do it in
8 hoursn A flight of airplanes drop
ping, thereafter, phosphorus bombs
could complete the devastation and 4
leave that city or any metropolis 4
smoking ruin!
The anti-aircraft gun, the 'killing4
ray and any other defense against ing
vasion from the air has proved chilSi-
ishly inadequate, while such new gasfs
as "Lewisite" are threefold as deadly
as any used in the World War.
Taking these new factors into con
sideration, 1t surely seems not wholly
impossible that the worlds alleged
statesmen might accept Gen. PER-
shing's recommendation for disar7na.
ment. Said he: Unless some such
move be made we may well ask our
selves whether civilization does nc
really reach a point where II begging
destroy itself, and whether we ar
thus doomed to go headlong dowr
destructive war and darkness
TO barbarism."
Let Lloyd George speak again as
the last world disaster: "A discussit,
l have no doubt, would have avert1
it. Such discussions might help r,
alize George Washingtons first wish
to see that plague of mankind, war.
banished from the earth"
EDMARD BERWICK
Evening star., 1925-06-01
The Presidents Mode of Travel.

General public satisfaction will be
felt over the decision of President
Coolidge to take his forthcoming trip
Io Minnesota by special train instead
of using the regular equipment of the
ordinary scheduled trains. 1t will be
recalled that on the trip to Chicago
last Winter the President and Mrs
Coolidge Travelled on a regular train,
sharing accommodations with the or
dinary run of travellers.
on this journey he is to go on a
special section. and none outside of
t.4c presidential party viii beS On
Evening star., 1925-06-01

II John W. Davis Is drawn into the
Darwinian controversy the support of
Ex-Gov. Charles Bryan should rea son.
ably be expected for him. The ease with
which men Of public responsibility are
brought into controversies which have
no practical part in the regulation Of
affairs is one OF the surprising ele-
ments OF uncertainty IN American poll
tics, Under present conditions the man
who knows when to say nothing is the
most accomplished OF all statesmen.
Evening star., 1925-06-01
Sightseeing Guides
Are Held Accurate
To the Editor of The Star;

In reply to w. L. Aliens remarks
which recently appeared in YOUR ps.
per, has he ever taken a trip with one
Of the sightseeing cars in Washing
ton?
Has he, or can he say in truth that
he was misinformed on any point of
interest?
On behalf of the men who show
hundreds Of people from all over the
world this city daily, 1 want to ask
him to come downtown some after
noon and make one Of the trips. at
my expense, on any one of. three sight
seeing bus lines which have been in
Washington for more than 10 wears
namely, the Blue Line, at Twelfth
street and Pennsylvania avenue north
west; the Gray Line. at 14f7 Pennsyl-
yania avenue northwest, or the Con
gressional Co., at 103 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
All Of these lines employ only expe-
rienced guides,- of whom l am one, and
if given the opportunity could quickly
convince Mr.. Allen that there is lot
he does not know about the city.
49, - ,..sa... sz88tCHAS. NJ. ANDRE.
Evening star., 1925-06-01

the National Geographic Society. has
received from Jules Jusserand. former
french Ambassador in Washington. q
charming letter of acknowledgment
IL referS to the resolution passed ar
the farewell banquet rendered the Jus.
serands on their departure from
" ashington. NJ. Jusserand writes:
The saying that a thing of beauty
Is a JOY forever has never been so
true. But the resolution, spIen-
dfdly garbed and illuminated as IL
ls' Is more than thing of beauty.
and what we cherish above all I'm II
is the sentiment which inspired II
text which would like so much
10 oetter deserve, and that won
derful series of signatures. where
hsure all the most illustrious and
the best beloved of our American
friends. No possession of ours
VIII ever be dearer to us than that
one. We are deeply grateful TO all
1hoSe who took part, and TO YOU.
especially the originator, the NOV
1rs SPirlI ana the real cause of it.
Inc binding is a great credit 10
American art, and it's French bIue
is a delight. The first to see this
work OF art will be some American
friends who lunch with US the dav
arter tomorrow. 1t will seem 10 us
we are in Washington again.
y X
When Charles C. Hart. newIv an.
pointed American Minister to Albania
takes up his duties in that picturesoua
country, therell be one thing to re.
mind him Of home. About a wear ago
the revolutionary party, headed by-
NJ. ran Non, who paved the way ror
the present regime, renamed the MORT
or san Giovanni di Madua Wilson
In token of the American war Presi-
dents services in liberating AHA nia
from the Turkish yoke. Wilson is the
port OF Scutari, the largest town in
Albania. 80
x x = i,
Ihere was a dramatic episode AT the
Army War College in Washington NOT
long ago, when William Green, the
new president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, addressed the Off
GERS now taking the college courses
Instead OF making a speech on his own
account, Green read the address which
was to have been delivered before The
same audience, had he lived. bv Sam
uel Gompers. Gompers was a great
faVor1te at the War College. The Ia
time he spoke there, he was cheered
longer and louder than any man who
ever occupied the platform.
Copyright. 1925.)
Evening star., 1925-06-01


How Is 1t possible to connect up a
drunk man and a dog burying a
bone, flower and hero in a French
novel. a phonograph record and
Shakespeare?
The first pair are happenings OF a
Sunday morning, the second and third
pairs are curious juxtapositions such
as all have experienced. One learns
new word; Immediately he meets it
everywhere.
One gets interested in a certain sub
ject; at once he finds every one inter
ested in II; he sees 1t mentioned in his
favorite paper and magazines; he is
surprised, but he should not be.
These curious connections of hap
penings in real life, these sudden run
ning-across- -of-things in the mental
world, are bright spots in the life of
the Individual, and, TO the extent that
he may properly reproduce them, are
interesting to others.
Take the drunk man. He was not
very drunk. Perhaps only the taxi
man who had him in tow could say
just how drunk he was or was not.
The taxi rolled up beneath a lamp
post on a residential street at
O'Clock in the morning, Sunday morn
ing, and the man numbered out on
the curb.
II own that house, and that house
and that house." said the drunk man.
with an inclusive sweep Of his arm.
Yes, yes, replied the chauffeur
soothingly. But don't talk so loud
you will wake these people"
Don't care who wake" belliger.
emily retorted the other. wait here,
now-go to try get in"
He walked. rather unsteadily, down
the block, then turned in. Rap! rap,
rap! he knocked on a door. Silence
and night, and the soft chugging of
the cab motor. Rap! rap! rap,
Wont let me in" complained the
man, upon his return 10 the vehicle.
IAN alone in the world. Nobody
cares. Guess I will have to 20 home
to my old mother
Yes" soothed the taxi driver
She Will be glad to see you when
nobody else will"
That was 3 am, and at o'clock a
little dog ran down a back walk, a
bone in its mouth.
Man. drunk; dog, hunting place
to secrete food. Man. gone home TO
his mother. the best thing he did that
night; and dog. under the guidance
OF nature, burying bone.
The dog ran down the path, look.
Ing to right and left, cautiously sniff
ing his way along. to be sure no one
found his hiding place.
Down the path he went: up the path
he travelled. There was little place in
this yard for an honest dog to bury a
bone. Hollyhocks rustled in the slight
breeze; trimmed hedges we're too open:
lawn was too even.
Down and back, down and back.
trotted the little dog. his teeth keep
ing tight clinCh on the bone. his ewes
peering this way and that Down and
back again. and back and down again.
Where is he to bury the bone?
Sliding between the wires in the
fence, the dog tried TO find a place in
the next yard. He trotted down the
path, and he trotted hack again, he
headed north. and he travelled south.
1t was all TO no avail There WAS
no spot there TO tempt a dog TO In.
trust his precious bone. Hard times
might come. The china dish that al
ways held food at stated intervals
might go dry. What dog knows?
Thus II is we'll to bury unneeded
bones. They keep well in earth, and
retain much of their flavor, so that a
hungry dog may get much nutriment
and enjoyment out of them weeks lat
er. The wise dog buries his surplus
Evening star., 1925-06-01

Instead OF helping to solve a mys-
terry, 'third-degree" methods Of investi-
cation are often regarded as bringing
new elements OF doubt into a case
Some new and bewildering demonstra.
tions on lines Of psycho-analysis may
easily be expected in the case of the
young Chinese prisoner, Wan.
Evening star., 1925-06-01
Serious Questions.

What do you regard as the most
important question now before the
people?"
my observation" replied Senator
Sorghum, ''is that what everybody Is
taking most seriously at present Is the
effort to find some word thatll At into
a crossword puzzle"
Evening star., 1925-06-01

If 1t had chanced to be the Vice
President instead Of the President who
referred to the tendency of so many TO
place too much dependence on some
nebulous concourse of humanity" the
United States Senate might easily have
wondered whether the speaker was be
coming personal.
Evening star., 1925-06-01

Many strange cases are being taken
TO the courts. Among other things his
honor may have to decide is the ques-
ton Of who is TO get the best Of the
publicity.
Evening star., 1925-06-01

Vice President Dawes sprained
ankle can cause no malicious satisfac-
ton in the United States Senate, even
If Senator could be capable Of such a
thing. 1t is Mr.. Dawes headwork that
Is feared, and not his footwork