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nd was acquired by the Government,

end was acquired by the Government,
on which it was proposed to erect
three public buildings. Though the
title has now been with the Govern
ment for years no move has been
made toward using the space, and the
original buildings remain, more or less
in disrepair The Government has
maintained them, acting as landlord
to wide variety of tenants.
The dead hand Of possible acQuisi-
ton has been laid upon all this prop
erty on the south side Of the Avenue
for several decades. Progress is inn
possible through private initiative as
long as that condition obtains. The
effect has been to check construction
by private enterprise on both sides of
the great street, whereas if the Gov
ernment were to acquire and use the
triangle for public building sites, es-
pecially if the whole were treated in
park style, stimulus would be given
to private construction and business
development on the north side.
This argument has not appealed, it
would seem, to Congress. Meanwhile
the Governments needs in the line of
buildings have increased, and, though
relieved somewhat by constructions
outside the Mall-Avenue triangle, are
still great enough to warrant the TAX
ing Of all that now remains unac-
quired Of this entire tract
If there are "eyesores" on Pennsyl-
vania avenue it is because the Gov
ernment itself has not done its own
part toward the maintenance of the
standard which should prevail in con-
structions along this historic street,
the main artery of Washington and
the scene of its ceremonial parades
and its national celebrations.
Evening star., 1925-01-20
The Inauguration Program.

While it is much to be deplored that
owing to executive prohibition plans
cannot be made for an elaborate in
augural ceremonial to mark the in
duction of the President into office on
the 4th of March, the citizens of
Washington who are charged with the
duty of carrying out the unofficial
program for the event will do their
utmost to make the occasion notable
and to maintain the Capitals prestige
as host
The Presidents desire for a simple
inaugural ceremonial must. of course,
be respected. He is moved by consid
erations of economy as well as by his
play. He prefers the simplest proceed
ure consistent with the dignity of the
Office which he holds and to which he
has been elected for a full term by
the votes of the people.
Precedent for the simple inaugural
has been set in recent years. 1t was
hoped, however, that return would be
made in some degree to the former
manifestation of popular celebration,
inasmuch as the country has recovered
from the war conditions which justi-
fled the lessening of the program.
The Washingtonians who have
been summoned to duty to do this
work of preparation for the in
auguration will discharge that duty
faithfully and well. Their means will
be limited. They cannot. possibly
finance an elaborate program out Of
their own pockets. They will have few
sources of revenue to reimburse them
for their expenditures, but 1t is as.
sured that whatever can be done to
make March 4 a gala day will be we'll
done. With the program reduced in
scope they will at least have less
arduous task than that which was so
cheerfully undertaken by inaugural
committees in the past.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN

Q. Is the person who gave the mo
mortal to the Department OF Agricul-
ture war heroes connected with the
Fine Arts Commissioning. H.
A. The memorial is being built by
private subscription. Although this
memorial has been approved by the
Department of Agriculture, II is un-
official. The building of the memo
rial is in the hands of a committee
OF men working in the Department Of
Agriculture. w. c. Henderson,
assistant chief of the Biological Sur
vey. is chairman. 1t is not connect
ed with the Fine Arts Commission,
but the sculptor. John Flanagan
of New York, was recommended to
the Department of Agriculture by
the Fine Arts Commission.
Q. How can / procure seats for the
opening base ball game?-S L. S.
A. All seats for the opening game
are to be reserved. You should make
your reservation by writing direct to
Edward B. Eynon, secretary, Wash
ington Base Ball Park.
Q. When did the channel of the Po-
tomac change from the Maryland to
the Virginia side opposite George
town?-N. S. G.
A. In the spring Of 1880 there was
such a rise in the river that a dam
was formed of ice, trees and debris,
which extended from Georgetown TO
Analostan Island. The water was
forced west of the island and a chan
mel created, while the main channel
on the Maryland side was partially
filled.
@. How does the loss in registered
mail compare with registry fees TAX
en- in?-R. ].
A. The Post Office Department says
that the total amount paid for the
registry of articles during the fiscal
year 1924 was $50, 1929 The num-
Der of claims for losses as shown by
the annual report was s5,3l3. Loss
of registered mails is generally due
to robbery, train wrecks, etc, and
not to the careless handling of mail.
Q. What is fed to a boa constructor
in a zoo2-w. T. B.
A. The National Geological Park in
Washington has q boa constructor
and 1t is fed live young pig about
once IN two months.
Q. Are glacial deposits found in
Indiana w. r. Z.
A. The Geological Survey says
posits found In Indiana. Occurrences
of mineral in drift have been located
around Martinsville.
Q. Can a person lend an ex-soldier
money, and be named as beneficiary
on his adjusted compensation certiti-
cate e. G.
A. A person mhSht lend a veteran
money with the provision that he be
f1oy 1ad hp
compensation certificate. However. in
the event that the veteran decides
10 change his beneficiary, the lender
could not hold him TO his word, since
such transaction is not legal under
the adjusted compensation act.
O. Why is milk pasteurized?-A
A. W.
A The purpose of pasteurization
of milk is TO kill the harmful bac-
terra which milk contains. 1t has
been found that when milk is heated
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teous, cultured, far-seeing, disinter-
ested gentleman, conscious of having
done at all times what he conceived
to be just, right and wise He
wrought magnificently in helping to
substitute world order for disorder.
He has enriched our national Inherit
ance and made us incalculably his
debtor. Serving his country, he has
served the world"
The wonder of 1t is" thinks the
Baltimore Sun independent Demo-
cratic) that after active partic!pa-
ton for all this time in what has
been virtually ceaseless intellectual
gladiatorial effort, and for the last
four years bearing on his shoulders
much Of the weight of the worlds
welfare, he should be able to Law
down his armor without having suf-
fered either In mind or body" In the
opinion of the New York Times Nn-
dependent Democratic), the time fs
not come fully to review and appraise
the achievements of Mr. Hughes in
the State Department That he has
displayed high qualities is the YER
dlct OF all impartial minded men"
x \ x q.
Mr.. Hughes retirement, declares
the Sioux City Tribune, Gndepend-
ent), indicates all to clearly that Mr..
Borah and the isolationists are in
control" The Tribune continues:
such being the case, Mr.. Hughes
could not go on and keep faith with
the thousands of men and women who
accepted the statement which he and
some 81 others signed in 1920 re-
garding international relations and
associations. Nor could Mr.. Hughes go
on ban y
under him on avowed declarations as
to United States entrance into the
World Court. Could the late Senator
Brandegee talk, he could tell of how
and why Secretary Hughes was
threatened and pounded at a meeting
of isolation politicians in his (Bran-
degee's) rooms in New York. 1t was
politics, not principle, and Hugh es
was overruled. Since then he has
marked time"
He was too much a statesman .
adds the Fort Worth Star Telegram
independent Democratic), mot to real
iZe that the doctrine of isolation de-
manded by the dominant Republican
group in the Senate was impossible
and undesirable Yet he was forced tc
acknowledge in this Senate group his
master as the two Republican Presi-
dents who followed Wilson were
forced to do. The really important
achievements of his secretaryship to-
ward world peace were more dearly
won because they had to be arrived
at through flattery and beguilment
Of the Senate group, which, drunk
with power, had scant tolerance for
any plan or action regarding foreign
relations which 1t did not originate
AS the Chattanooga News Demo
cratic) sees it. with Borah at the
head of the Senate foreign relations
committee on the one hand, and with
the administration about to resume
partnership with the allies on the Is
sue of German reparations on the
other, Secretary Hughes probably
thought 1t about time to look for hi:
hat. His taking over the State De.
partment, in the first place, involved
his reputation of a public pledge te
the country. But he negotiated tha
som ersault with a straight face. 1t !,
| not certain, however, that he woulc
relish a repudiation of his former re-
pudiation.''
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to temperature OF 145S r. and sus-
tanned at that point for so minutes
the disease germs causing organisms
are killed. If prevented. 1t can no
longer be considered dangerous to
health. Milk which has been ade-
quately pasteurized is, therefore, to
be regarded as the safest milk which
one can consume.
Q. Please tell me the author Of
an old book The Adventures of Lady
Ursula."-A. C. II.
A. The Adventures Of Lady Ur-
sula" is the name of a comedy f.
four acts by Anthony Hope. 1t wa
published in book form by R. Il
Russell of New York City in 1898.
O. How dld the saying ~He ism
worth his salt" originate?-A. B. c.
A This expression found its origin
In the fact that Roman soldiers wer
pald In salt rather than with money.
q. DO some atoms have both mega
tive and positive electrons?-H r.
A. The Bureau of Standards saw
that all atoms are made up of posi-
i've nuclei and negative electrons
me removal Of an electron gives tn,
atom an apparent positive charge
Q. What part of the men in our
Army during the Wolrd War were il
| literate?-E. H. b.
A The wholly illIterate Of the
whole Army was approximately 31I,-
600; relatively illiterate, 7l2,OOO
making a total illiterate class Of
1.O23.000 and a literate class Of g.
067, 900.
Q. Who is considered Americas first
financier2-B Y.
A. Robert Morris was Americas first
fnancier. In May. 1881, Morris pre-
sented to Congress the plan for the
Bank OF North America, the first bank
for general purposes in the United
states. The financial operations Incl
dent TO the achievements of independ-
| ence during the Revolutionary War
were chiefly carried on by Robert Morris.
Q. Where was the trial of Aaron
Burr heidi. Meg.
A 1t was held in the hall of dele
gates In the Capitol at Richmond, Va
@. Has Jean Capart (author of a
book on Tut-ankh-Amen) first-hand
knowledge of the tomb excavated by
Lord Carnarvon &C. Ia T.
A Prof. Jean Capart Is a distin-
guished Psychologist. Lord Carnarvon
invited Prof. Capart TO accompany
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium when her
| majesty went TO Egypt to be present
| when the tomb of the King was opened
Q. How could the postal salary bill
be voted on this session Of Congress
when it was vetoed last Spring?
H. e.
A. This is A session of the same
Congress. A vote on d bin which has
been vetoed by the President can be
taken at the next session of that Con-
gress if that Congress had adjourned
| but a vote cannot be taken in the next
Congress, as legislation of the preceding
Congress died with that Congress.
(Let The star Information Bureau.
Frederic j. HGskt'I, director, T5oepfv-
first and c streets northwest, d7tslrer
gOUr question. The only charge for this
service is cents IN stamps foT return
poStGge.)
Evening star., 1925-01-20
The Potomac Power Project.

With the filing of a favorable re-
port from the House District COM
mittee on the bill to effect the develop
ment of the Potomac River water
power that project is advanced an
other step toward execution. 1t is the
confident belief that eventually Con-
gress will definitely authorize this
great undertaking, which means so
much to Washington and to the Gov
ernment. At the present session, how
ever, time is so limited that occasion
may possibly not be afforded for ac-
ton. Yet if there is a disposition to
clear the tables of pending matters
on which there is virtual agreement
local character, can be put through
both houses.
This is not, strictly speaking, a To-
cal measure, though it has to do with
conditions within the District, and its
prospective effect is to give the local
community cheaper power for its own
uses. 1t is actually a national cues
ton, the utilization of water power
ton of the United States. 1t is the
policy of this Government to conserve
the natural resources and to develop
the water power of the country. Pri-
vate enterprise cannot undertake such
great works. In this particular case
private enterprise is estopped from
doing so because of the interests of
the Government which are directly in
volved.
In the report which accompanied the
bill to the House yesterday it was set
forth that the first unit of the project,
the building of dam at Chain Bridge,
which it is urged should be begun
without delay, will save the electric
light and power users of the District
from 500 900 to 5000, 900 a year. Ac-
cording to this estimate, a saving to
the people of this District and nearby
territory in Is years would be more
than SO 900 900. The estimated cost Of
IllS UTSL uIllI 10 S1otOVObNNV' Ai'HH
within two decades the savings alone
would more than pay the cost of con-
struction.
The project has been indorsed by the
Secretary of War. 1t is based upon
surveys and scientific computations
of the river power at all stages. 1t
will not interfere with the impound-
ing Of water for the supply of the Cap
ital. It will destroy only minimum
of property. 1t will at the same time
create an attractive body Of water,
adding to the beauty Of Washington
environs. 1t Is a practical measure,
the result of years of consideration
and the most painstaking examina-
tions. 1t deserves to be placed in the
preferred class for action, even at
this short session, with all the pres
sure for time of the closing days.
Evening star., 1925-01-20
A Query to Critical Senators.


Those Senators who are all wrought
up over the agreement signed in
Paris, and under which the United
States is to share in German repara-
tions payments, would get a more pa
tient hearing if they would preface
their campaign of criticism by an ex-
position Of what they would have had
done instead to safeguard American
rights and interests. The cold facts
are that we have claims against Ger
many, in process of adjudication,
amounting to several hundred millions
OF dollars. Germany cannot pay these
claims except out of the Dawes plan
annuities, for the Dawes plan contem-
plates complete absorption of Ger
many's paying capacity. The allied
finance ministers had met in Paris to
among themselves. In such circum.
stances, what would the critical SEN
Htors have had US do? Stand idly by
and see the European powers take
over funds which rightfully belong to
us? The American people think the
European powers already have an
abundance of their hard-earned dol
lars. Or perhaps the Senators think
the European powers, out of the good
ness of their hearts, would have given
us our share without any intervention
by us. If they do, a trustfulness has
come over them which has not been
apparent in the past.
AS to the agreement involving us in
measures for compelling Germany to
pay, that is an academic question to
be answered in the future. AS Secre-
tary Hughes made clear in his state
ment yesterday, the Paris agreement
does not provide for sanctions or other
coercive measures in case of German
default. 1t deals solely with distribu-
ton of the proceeds Of the Dawes plan.
Should Germany default and coercion
be deemed necessary, it would be for
whatever American Government was
then in power to determine the course
ment been possible with Germany for
liquidation of the American claims, in
case Germany defaulted that agree
ment some course of action would
have to be decided upon. A future
American Government will be just as
free under the Paris agreement to
determine its course as it would be
under a separate agreement with Ger
many. There is nothing in the Paris
agreement which, legally or morally,
binds this Government TO a course of
which it does not approve. The Brit
ish government claimed and exercised
this liberty of action when France oc-
cupied the Ruhr. And even the most
critical Senator will admit that a
course of action which does meet
American approval can be better taken
in cooperation with the other sigma
tory powers than alone.
1t is true that there has been con-
siderable rejoicing in Europe over the
notion that the Paris agreement in
wolves US in the affairs of Europe, but
this is not the first time Europe has
rejoiced prematurely over such sup
posititious involvement. The present
and past American Governments have
found it possible to steer a clearly
American course in European affairs.
and there is no good reason to believe
future governments will be less able
to do so.
Evening star., 1925-01-20

The small boy was eating cough
drops.
Small boys consume cough drops on
the slightest provocation, it must be
remembered. so that il would not do
to infer that the lad had any malady
of the bronchial tubes.
Cough drops and candy are synony-
nous in the vocabulary of boys be-
tween the ages of and IL years. Give
the average boy scent box of cough
drops, he is as happy as his sister
would be with a 5-pound chest of
high priced chocolates.
This boy was eating cough drops
bearing upon the box a very common
name and the pictures of two whisk
cred gentlemen, who are well
known for cough drops as Mr.. Ford
is for automobiles.
The boy stood on the front plat
form of the street car. looking up into
the face of the young motorman, the
only other occupant Of the front end
of the vehicle. 1t was midafternoon,
when the Government crowds still
were at work. and the shopping la
dies had not yet decided to call it a
day.
The motorman was a young man, as
motormen go, tall, well proportioned,
light hair. His mouth was firm, but
ready to break into a smile.
The boy was just like a thousand
other youngsters about IL years old
short pants, soft shirt with easy tie,
big cap pulled down over his ears,
bright eyes looking out at the glo-
rious world of men and things.
Those eyes were upturned to the
face of the young motorman, as If the
man were the only being In the world
at that particular time worthy of the
notice of any one. Absolute and pure
admiration cleaned from them.
Gee, amt he great" was what the
small lads eyes said. You have seen
that look. 1t is unmistakable. 1t is
hero worship.
Have a cough drop. mister?" the
boy asked the motorman.
AS this was the first intimation the
motorman had of the presence of the
boy, he turned around slightly to see
where the voice came from. and SO
looked completely over the big cap.
Dropping his eyes for a moment,
however, the operator saw the small
boy timidly holding up the box OF
cough drops.
Don't mind If / do" said the mo-
torman.
Swiftly he removed his big glove,
turned out pellet into his hand, put
the cough drop into his mouth, stuck
his fist back into the glove, turned
again to his duty.
Thank you, son." he said.
you're welcome, Sir" replied the
boy; and 1t was a big IS" he used
on that sir" no matter what the
grammars may say about ii. If the
motorman had been among those re-
Gently knighted by King George he
could not have been accorded a more
respectful salutation.
The boy did not bother the motor
man in the least. He was content
to stand there in the comradship of
the front platform-inside the chain,
too-drinking in the actions of the
motorman, as that worthy engineered
the street car along Connecticut
avenue.
He entered into the motorman's
place, and was one with him in
avoiding that big truck which seem
I'D bent on death and destruction as
it lum mbered squarely into the path
of the onrushing street car
Then how quickly the motorman
working on the cough drop! He twirl-
ed the controller, jammed on the
brakes, never drew back a hair as the
collision Of his car with the truck
seemed inevitable.
Like many things that seem in
evitable. however, the impact never
Evening star., 1925-01-20
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Tireless Tattle.

Tireless Tattle.
My rent is very much too high
For any proper plan;
So are the groceries l buy
I'll tell my Congressman.
Nobody shovels snow at all;
The parking space is much too small,
And blockheads drink wood alcohol
I'll tell my Congressman.
I know he'll speak in language wise
And every grievance scan.
Resentments / shall not disguise.
I'll tell my Congressman.
He'll say, "Uh, Huh" in accents low.
At least some sympathy he'll show.
That's all I'll ever get-and so
I'll tell nay congressman.
Evening star., 1925-01-20

Oliver Goldsmith is fortunate in
having any fallacies in his political
references passed over so lightly
Other poets have suffered more Sc
verely. 1t is even intimated by some
English literary experts that Judge
Bacon suffered serious personal disad
vantage because of certain satirical
references he induced William Shake
speare to introduce into his works.
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vote specifically holds back. It does
not thereby relinquish its right to ulti-
mate gun elevation. 1t merely de-
clines to take the initiative. Yester-
days decision is move in good faith
toward the maintenance Of peace with
out yielding in defensive strength.
Evening star., 1925-01-20

The use of cigarettes has increased
enormously in the last few years. The
habit was once regarded as effeminate,
and with prophetic sense, for it is
now largely and unobjectionably fem
mime.
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1t never occurs to Mr.. w. G.. Nc
Adoo that the public might be inter
ested in some of his views on current
topics, in spite of the repeated demon
strations by Mr.. w. ]. Bryan that a
defeat in politics need never prevent
man from finding an attentive audi
ence.
Evening star., 1925-01-20
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
70 the use FOR republication of all news dis
patches credited TO 1t or not otherwise credited
IN ms paper and also the local news pub
fshed herein. All rights OF publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1925-01-20

America is now expected, with more
or less confidence, to join at least in
signing the request, please remit"
Evening star., 1925-01-20

Uncle Sam is again assured by Eu-
rope that isolation on his part will be
much regretted. On the contrary he
is expected to be the life of the party.
Evening star., 1925-01-20

Conditions in Italy, as reported by
Mussolini, are SO satisfactory that a
cessation Of press censorship may rea-
sonably be expected.
Evening star., 1925-01-20

The courts are overcrowded with
business, but not any more 90 than
the United States Senate.
Evening star., 1925-01-20

The current Of Muscle Shoals is
swift in nature, but does not move
very fast in congressional debate.
Evening star., 1925-01-20

Eventually Trotsky may echo the
sentiments Of Emma Goldman and
wish he were back in New York.
Evening star., 1925-01-20

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition, is delivered by carriers within the
city at 60 cents per month: daily only, As
cents per month; Sunday only. 20 cents per
month. Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
phone Main 5000. Collection is made by car
riers at the end of each month
Evening star., 1925-01-20
Appreciative.

"Of course, many things are said
about you that are not true"
"I don't complain" answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. IF 1 had always held
everybody to the exact truth, I'd
have missed a number of valuable
compliments"
Evening star., 1925-01-20
Goldsmith Contradicted.

Goldsmith Contradicted.
Sweet Auburn, loveliest village in the
vale,
You seemed a poor fish. Now you are
q whale.
Brisk Industry awoke you from your
nap.
Wealth came along, and put you on
the map.
Evening star., 1925-01-20
Observance the Problem.

From the Buffalo Enquirer.
The Golden Rule afnpe would be
Law enough if it were Aoself- -enforcer.