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Evening star., 1927-10-29
Disorder on the Mafalda.

| While the early reports of the Steam
ship Mafalda disaster marked it as
exceptional in the excellent order that
prevailed on the stricken ship and
the small number of peEsons lost when
she foundered after an explosion, later
accounts Of the accident depict it as a
scene of horror and needless losses
Statements by survivors of the Ma.
falda's company, made upon arrival on
| the rescue ships at Rio, are wholly at
variance with those first reports. They
tell Of drunken sailors who looted pas.
sengers and seized the lifeboats. In
stead Of the calm order that was at
| first descrIrc-. a scene Of the utmost
confusion followed the first blasts of
the ships siren summoning all hands
on deck.
1t will be impossible to know just
what happened on the Mafalda until
after the case has been examined by
authorities. Even then. perhaps, there
will remain befogging doubt as to the
sequence Of events. 1t will be remem-
bered that after the Titanic disaster
Congressional inquiry was conduct
ed in this city and confusion ensued.
Charges Of improper conduct on the
part of the ships officers and even a
representative of the owning company,
who was on board, were brought and
were examined at length. The result
was only further observation of the
story. Everybody had some differing
version of the tale to tell. Nobody. it
would seem. was in position or mood
| to know the whole truth of the case.
A modern passenger liner is COM
plicated machine, of large extent. 1t is
impossible for any one person to know
what is happening in all parts of the
vessel. In the event of a disastrous
plosion or a fire, even the officers Of
the ship are in many cases incapable
Of grasping the exact situation. If per-
feet discipline prevails on the part of
both crew and passengers the pro.
| cedure Of leaving ship by means of
boats can be carried out smoothly and
efficiently. But despite drills and rules
and the most rigid control tempera.
mental outbursts are likely to occur.
In a ships company of ten or twelve
hundred 1t is certain that without the
most severe restraint there will be
some who will break bounds, seize the
chance for loot, or. losing their heads.
rush for safety without regard to
| orders.
1t was that fact Of the difficulty of
preserving order on a stricken shin
that made the first reports of the Ma.
falda disaster, which depicted scene of
| calm and well-ordered rescue, to cause
the catastrophe to stand out markedly.
Now it seems to have been unfor.
tunately of another character. If the
tales told by survivors, of drunken.
ness and disorder, Of unskilled boat
launching, Of the collapse of discipline.
it will serve rather as a deplorable
example Of the perils of the sea
through human incompetence.
Evening star., 1927-10-29

Q. What is the apple crop this year,
Are apples kept over from year to
year?--D. NJ.
A. The total crop of apples this
year is estimated at 123,115,oon
bushels. The commercial crop has
been estimated at 24.330,000 barrels
There is practically no carry-over Il
apples from season to season.
Q. What was the official uniform ~
the French common soldier when H.
World War began?-M 3. NJ.
A. The official uniform was dark
blue coat and red trousers. Tho
horizon blue was not adopted until
some time in 1915.
Q. When was the first stone theater
built?-C. #.
A. Pompey's Theater in Rome was
completed in 50 BIC. This was the
first building of such construction de.
signed as place of amusement.
@. What is the height and weight
of President Coolidce?-F'. c. T.
A. President Coolidge's height ,s 5
feet 10 inches and his latest reported
weight is 1G2 pounds. !
" NHtiS lS tte largest gas Hettt
in the United States?--W. ID.
A. The Bureau of Mines says that
at the present time the largest gas
field in the world is located at Monroe.
La. The past largest fields have been
at Cincinnati. Ohio, and in the South.
A. possible alternate TO the Monroe
field is the Amarillo field, Tex.
q. Is it good form TO spread jeliy
on bread at the table?-E. p. H.
A. 1t Is never correct to spread
jelly on bread. Jelly is conveyed 70
the mouth on the tip of the fork.
One, for example, eats a portion ue
bread and this is followed by q small
portion Of jelly.
ANY reader can get the dns1cer to-
dlIU question bD 1critin0 The EreniH1
Star Information Bureau. Frederic i.
Hdskin, director. Washington, ID. G. This
offer applies strictlDto Information. The
bureau cannot Djre ddUicc on legal
mcdiCdt and financial matters. IT does
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Public Hack Indemnity.

Corporation Counsel Bride has ruled
that the Public Utilities Commission
has sufficient regulatory power to re.
quire owners and operators of vehicles
for hire to furnish indemnity against
possible injuries and deaths to per.
sons riding In public hacks and dam
ages to property caused by the
operation of such vehicles. This mat
ter has been brought up before in the
District and was successfully chal-
lenged by a hacker who claimed that
his vehicle was not a common carrier,
but operated as livery service. In
spite of this, however. Mr.. Bride be-
lieves that ample authority is vested
in the Public Utilities Commission for
a strict enforcement of an indemnity
rule.
There can be no question but that
every motorist operating on the streets
should have financial responsibility
for damage he may cause. AS far as
taxicabs are concerned it is obvious
that the desirability of insurance ap-
plies even with more force as they
are public carriers engaged in trans
porting passengers for hire. A recent
| case will serve to illustrate this point.
A Washington woman engaged a taxi
cab in the early morning to take her
to her place of employment. She was
the sole support of her family. The
driver OF the cab had evidently i'm
| bibed Of something stronger than
water, and started off at reckless
pace. The woman urged him unsuc.
cessfully to decrease his speed, but II
was only when he was in collision
with another car that the cab was
brought to an involuntary stop. The
woman was badly injured and was
confined to hospital for some
months. When she sued the owner
Of the company he demonstrated to
her lawyer that he had only a small
equity in his feet of taxicabs and that
a judgment would avail her practically
nothing. She pressed her suit, how
ever, and was able to collect the
munificent sum of one hundred and
fifty dollars in a private settlement
hefo1A. .thn. easa 1FaS finally tried aftel
Evening star., 1927-10-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Delusions of Grandeur.

Delusions of Grandeur.
Most of US have a manner of assuming
that we are
Superior to our station, by a distance
very far.
Be gentle with your fellow man, as
far as you can go.
It's always wise to humor him who
tries to give the show.
So, it's Hello, Alexanderr
AS we cross him on the street,
And "Napoleon-let's meander
To some sociable retreatr'
We let our wandering fancies roam
at egotistic ease.
Each man who quarrels with friend
wife thinks he's a Socrates.
And every one who is engaged on
superficial strife
Thinks he's a Julius Caesar, with a
mission great in life.
So, it's ''Howdy, King" when greet.
ing
The gay figure that you cut
Though we suspect we're meeting
Only just another nut"
Evening star., 1927-10-29

some ten or twelve postponements
covering more than year. 1t was a
pitifully small amount to recover con-
sidering the sufferings endured.
1t is to be hoped, therefore. that
the ruling OF Mr.. Bride will stand up
under court tests. The public Is en-
titled to a safe. sane and responsible
transportation and the first tryout of
the corporation counsels decision will
be awaited with interest.
Evening star., 1927-10-29

When President Coolidge said II do
not choose" he made a very simple
form of speech conspicuous in public
thought. The slight phrase has oc-
cupied almost as much popular atten.
ton as the crossword puzzle.
Evening star., 1927-10-29
One Good Job Overlooked.

From the McMinnville fOreg.) Register
All nations prate about peace, but
they all maintain war secretaries and
departments of preparation. No ma
ton, not even the United States, has
yet suggested secretary of the peace
department.
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Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States and Canada.
Member of the Associated Press.

TIE Associated Press is exclusively ei tilted
20 the uss for republication of all news dis
4; patches credited to il or not otherwise cred
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published hnrei0- All RIGHTS OF nuhliCati0n
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Evening star., 1927-10-29

Washington, D. c., is a big town
now. Only a very modest statesman
advocates holding official salaries down
to an ancient level that makes it i'm.
possible to meet modern hotel bills.
Evening star., 1927-10-29

It is estimated that there is one
automobile for every six persons. Sta
tistics have not yet touched on the
number of ambulances and profess
sional nurses required,
Evening star., 1927-10-29

Realtors are utilizing poetry in their
publicity. There's no place like
home" was written too soon to enroll
its author as a successful ad writer.
Evening star., 1927-10-29


Gardening. is a fad with Lloyd
George. The personal enthusiasm has
as yet produced nothing tangible in
the way of farm relief.
Evening star., 1927-10-29

Print is Importantly useful. And
yet n navy composed entirely of maga-
zine editors might not be satisfactory.
Evening star., 1927-10-29

Italy has no regard for Paris fash
ions and may yet succeed in making
the black shirt more popular than the
Navajo sweater.
Evening star., 1927-10-29
Good Fighting Name.

From the Spring field Republican.
Magruder is q good fighting name,
and nobody hearing it is likely to be
afraid to stand up and he counted.
Evening star., 1927-10-29
The Great Master.

From the Boston Evening Transcript.
In these days it might be revised to
read that haste makes waste Of
human life.
Evening star., 1927-10-29

Courts and juries are pretty we'll
agreed on one point: A lady who kills
her husband is mo lady"
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Active Influence.

Active Influence.
do you remember the words Of
George Washington"
"WeL," answered Senator Sor.
ghum. But out my way George
doesn't seem to assert as much po-
binder"
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One Season to Ignore.

From the Asheville Times.
This. Is called among other things
the season for ford8t fires. You are
not asked -ta, ,ohssgSAe e1fszs..Au...---4EE..rs n
Evening star., 1927-10-29

A "hop-off" is no longer regarded
as successful unless it can guarantee
Comeback"
Evening star., 1927-10-29
Looks Good Anywhere.
rom the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
Another pretty sight under the moon
is big New England mill with
thousand windows. all lighted from
W1thtA 50 3 ss s.ssys......s.4 .4sasr.
Evening star., 1927-10-29
Sporting Uncertainties.

Sporting Uncertainties.
"What do you know about race
horses?"
Nothing whatever" said Mr.. Chug.
gins. "Give me my old f1iv. 1t never
pays big odds, but I know exactly
what it is going to cost me when 1
pull up to filling station"
ITO hope for the best" said Hi Ho.
the sage Of Chinatown, 'is useless
without honest fortitude in guarding
against the worst"
Evening star., 1927-10-29
SIeenlesSneSs

Tom Edison! On you we call
In an insomniac plight,
Since your inventions teach us all
To stay awake by night.
Evening star., 1927-10-29
Taking What Comes.

Taking What Comes.
The mocking bird has hid away.
The cricket has merry lay.
IL we can't have the classic song,
With jazz we'll have to get along. ID
"A cheater." said Uncle Eben, "has
no friends except folks dat imagines
dey kin cheat better dan he does"
Evening star., 1927-10-29

Jud Tunkins says troubles never
come singly and pick out the home
where folks would rather be worried
than lonesome.
Evening star., 1927-11-27
Church Unit Sponsors
Bazaar and Dinner

The annual Christmas bazaar and
turkey dinner of the Ecctor's Aid So
ciety Of St MarSaret's Church will he
held in the parish house adjoining the
church at Connecticut avenue and
bancroft place northwest, Thursday
and Friday. from to 70 o'clock.
Extensive preparations have been
made for this event. which is the most
important of the year at st. Mar
earet's. especially the dinner, which
is served by a number of dchutantcs
under the direction of Miss Charlotte
Campbell.
Mrs. Mary Thompson Jones, vice
president of the society, is in charge
of the general arrangements, and
among those presiding over various
booths and tables are Mrs. Willous,a-
by Chesley, novelty table; Miss Caro-.
line Smith. fancy table: Mrs. Alex
ander NJ Bull. domestic table; Mrs.
Winston Il. Holt. jellics. jams and
preserves; Mrs. Joseph S. Wall. for
tune telling. grab bace. ice cream, etc.;
Mrs. Wayne Wirgman, can!y
Mrs. James Maxwell Dutant beads
the circle providing the turkey din
ner, which will be served at $50 and
o'clock each evening. After din
ner there will be orchestral music.
Evening star., 1927-11-27
University Women List
Prominent Speakers

The American Association of Uni
versity Women will have as speaker
at the Monday tea Mrs. Mayo ID.
Hcrsey G'ranCcs Lester Warnerl,
whose books, 'Endicott and J.,
Groups and Couples" will give a
BACKGROUND to her talk on Lure Of
the Raw Material" which she viii
give after the tea. Mrs. Harold Moul-
ton and Mrs Ernest Smith are 20
preside as hosteSSeS.
Representative John Q. Tison of
Connecticut will give the fortnightly
talk Wednesday at AS pm. in the
private dining room, and will discuss
the program of the House for the COM
ing session of Congress.
DR.. Marion Coats, president OF
Sarah Lawrence College, Nassar's new
Junior College. is to he the guest OF
honor and speaker at Il dinner Fri
day. December >, and will he intro
duced by Miss Jean Dean Cole, head
mistress of Mount Vernon Seminary.
Evening star., 1927-11-27
Arts Club Will Honor
DISTINGUISHED Painter

The Arts Club of Washington Will
give a tea this afternoon in honor OF
Mr.. Walter Beck, the distinguished
American painter, whose pictures will
he on exhibition at the club for two
weeks beginning today. The arts
committee will he hosts at the tea to.
day, which is to be attended by many
prominent painters and artists in the
city.
Mr.. Eeck's exhibition includes many
of his most famous canvases, sym
holic subjects and "temperamentais'
forming a large portion of the %
works to be on view until December
II. Critics of discernment have re-
fcrrcd to Mr.. Beck in terms of high
est praise. Guido Guida in Rome
having spoken of him as deep poet
Of raintinc"
Evening star., 1927-11-27
National u. Law School
Announces Senior Prom

The senior prom of the National
University Law School will take place
at the Carlton Hotel December 3. The
promenade is being managed by Mr..
Raymond NJ. Isaacs. chairman of the
social committee, who has included
several surprise novelties in the way
of entertainment and, in addition. a
very brief, but excellent musical pro-
gram, now announced for the first
time.
Mr. Ira Philip Meyer. baritone, at
one time connected with the Washing
ton National Opera Co. and now as
sociated with the Wentworth Studios,
will sing Rolling Down to Rio and
the perennial "On the Road to Manda-
lay" Two other local singers. soprano
and tenor. whose names will he an
nounced at the prom, will put on two
bits Of opera. The very difficult
"Sempre Libra from Verdi's "Travi-
alta" will be sung by the soprano, and
'Nesto la Giubba" from Leoncavallo's s
II Pagliacci" will be sung by the
tenor.
With the exception of the special
entertainment features, dancing will be
continuous Mr. James G. Hooker and
Evening star., 1927-11-27
Minnesota Society Pays
Honor to State Executive

Gov. Theodore Christianson of Min
nesota was the guest of honor of the
Minnesota State Society at a recep-
ton held Tuesday evening at the
Washington Club This was the first
meeting of the season and those as
sisting were Mr.. Carl r. Schuneman,
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury:
Representative Frank Clague. Repre-
sentative and Mrs. G. G.. Selvig. Col.
and Mrs. Alexander B. Coke, Col. and
Mrs. George G. Thorpe. Col. Frank
White, Treasurer Of the United States;
Col. j. G. Lockwood. Mr.. and Mrs.
Keith Merrill, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Morell, Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Will
hanson. Mrs. Percy NJ. Bailey and
Miss Bede Johnson, president of the
society.
Following the reception the governor
gave a brief talk in which he outlined
the various duties required of a gov
ernor. from being an executive to
Judge at A corn -huSking contest. He
also added that the lakes in Mime
sofa. of which the State had always
hoasted as being 10000. had been re-
counted and found TO be 1l,000. The
State of Minnesota also has more
people in an official capacity at the
present time in Washington than any
other State in the Union. He lis cd
them as follows; Mr.. Frank 3. Kel-
logg. Secretary of State; Mr.. Pierce
Butler, Justice of Supreme Court Mr..
William D. Mitchell, solicitor general
Of the Department of Justice; Mr.. Rob
ert f. Olds, Undersecretary of State;
Mr.. Carl T. Schuneman, Assistant Sec
retary of the Treasury; Mr.. Johnston
B. Campbell. interstate commerce
commission. and Mr. Charles Nash,
assistant internal revenue commits
sioner.
An interesting musicai program was
rendered by Mrs. Carolyn Norton Bost,
accompanied by Miss Louise Dickens,
Evening star., 1927-11-27
Woman Democrats Club
To Award Slogan Prizes

At the program luncheon of the
Wonan's National Democratic Club
which will take place at the club,
house, 1926 New Hampshire avenue
at 1880 o'clock tomorrow, announce
mcnt will he made Of the aWatd OF
prjzcs in the national slogan contest
which tho club conducted during the
early Fall. and which closed October
81. Mis-. John Allen DouShcrty VIII
preside and make the announce
,onts md Mr.. Jesse Lee Bennett
of Baltimore, will be the speaker
nf the occasion, his subject being
THE Underlying issues Of l92S.
Mrs. Emily Newell Blair, vice
chairman of the Democratic natlohal
committees. will arrive in Washington
tomorrow and will he present at the
luncheon,
others who will he present include
Mrs. Andrieus \, Jones, president nl
tho club, Mrs. Charles Warren, VINO
viii entertain n party OF four MIS-
ollie lanes who will he hostess 10
a marty of six; Mrs Crrdcll Hun ANA
her sister. Mrs. w. w. Cook; Mr.
ana Mrs. Daniel G. Roper, Mrs frAnn
= Bright, who Will nav" SfNtla
guests. Mr. and Mrs. Huston Thomp-
son. Mrs. Blair Ranistcr Mrs. EdWar7
r. Mccs. who will entertain party
of four: Mrs. Carter keane. Mrs. l.
K. Richards, Mrs. Minnie Fisher
Cunningham. Mrs. !. c. Tomlinsoh
Mrs. Kate Trenholme Abrams, MISS
Charl Williams. Miss Caroline Reilly
Mrs. s r. Williamson who VIII nave
several guests; Mrs. Lester J. Pol
lock, Mrs. Samuel G. Major, who viii
no hostess to party of friends; Mrs
MARGARET NJ. toWcn. Mrs. faN
palmer. with four guests; Mrs
Arlenno Spangler, Miss Laura Knott
and Mrs Percy = Quin, who VIII
entertain party of l.. hcr
guests being Miss Margaret Merrill
Of Natchcz. Miss, her house guest;
Mrs. Charles Crisp. Mrs. James
Aswcll, Mrs. John Rankin, Mrs
John Garrett the Misses Moore
Of Fairfax. Va. sisters of Rep
rcscntative Walton Moore; Mrs
Nathaniel Dial. Mrs. Theodore Tiller,
Mrs. Clanc, Mrs. Lewis Wallet Of
Louisiana. guest of Mrs. Edwin
Broussard, and Mrs. Paul Nooten
Evening star., 1927-11-27
Mrs. Coolidge Aiding
Actors Fund Benefit

Mrs. Coolidge has graciously con
sented to head the list of patrons and
patronesses for the Actors Fund of
America all-star benefit which will he
held al the National Theater the after
noon of December 9. Among the other
patrons and patronesses are Senator
Copeland, Mrs. w. IL. Taft, Mrs. John
IIavs Hammond. Mrs. Cary II. Gray
son. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Mrs. w.
Harry Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Sol
Bloom. Mrs. 1Ianford MacNider. Mrs.
Frank Il. Moves. Mrs. Henry Dimock
Mrs. Leon Arnold. Mrs. Charles j.
RclI and Gen. John J. Pershing
Evening star., 1927-11-27

VIRGINIA
CharOttesy ille--Abermarle Maytag Co.
Ieesburg-C &. Safer L. Bro.
Lynchhurg-Dryman Maytag Co.
NOrfolk-Price- e-ReynOlds Hardware Co.. Inc.
Newport NeWs-rrice- Reynolds Hardware Co.. Ii
RichmOnd-HOwell Brothers.
iuch hesfPr-kahh RrOthers
Evening star., 1927-11-27

Mr.. Lawrence Murray, accompanied
by Miss Chocolate and Mr.. Alden
Potter.
Dancing followed the program and
refreshments were served.
The next meeting of the society will
be held at the Willard Hotel Decem-
ber 3, in conjunction with several
state societies to be known as the
Pan.State reception and ball. Sew
eral members of Congress and their
wives and hers prominent in official
Evening star., 1927-11-27

Miss Mildred Reeves will act as host
and hostess, respectively.
Many members of the alumni have
secured reservations and most of the
aculty have announced their intention
Of being in attendance. In addition a
number Of supper parties, preceding
the prom. have been arranged. Quite
1 few of tho students who married dur.
ing the Summer vacation will present
their brides to the class for the first
I inc
Evening star., 1927-11-27
Mrs. Grove to Entertain
American Colonists

Mrs. Harry G. Grove will he hostess
at the annual card party of the
Daughters Of the American Colonists
tomorrow at her home, on Cathedral
avenue. Afternoon and evening parties
will he held and a list of those WHO
have subscribed for tables includes
almost the entire membership. Many
out.of-town members also have sub
sCrihCd
Evening star., 1927-11-27
Latin American Music
In Concert PROGRAM

The director general Of the Pan
American Union. DR.. Leo S. Rove.
has issued invitations for the third
concert of Latin American music by
the United Service Orchestra, as
sisted by Sofia del Campo soprano:
Scnorita Sofia del Campo. soprano,
and Dyla Josetti, pianist at the Pan
American Union Tuesday evening, De
cemher 20, at SIS o'clock.
Evening star., 1927-11-27
Will Take Movies of Crooks.

The Police Department of Chicago.
H., will inaugurate system Of taking
100 feet of motion picture films of all
crooksand criminals as part of records
of the Bureau of Identification.
Evening star., 1927-11-27

life from Minnesota have signified
their intention to he present. All
Minnesotans and their friends are in.
vited 10 attend.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-07

No breakfast complete without The
Dispatch.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-07
COLO. RIVER
COMMISSION Is
FINALLY NAMED

PHOENIX April (P-Establish-
ment of the Arizona a-Colorado river
commission as provided for in sub
stitute house bill Is, passed by the
eighth legislature and signed by the
governor, was made today with ths
following appointments:
BY Governor George w. p. HInt;
| Henry S. McCluskey and Thomas
Maddox, both of Phoenix and Sen
ator r. s. Kimball of Thatcher Ora,
lam county.
BY Senator President Milford Win
sor: Senator A. II. Favour of Pres.
cott Yavapai county.
Ty Speaker A. nj. Crawford of the
house of Representatives: Represen-
tative NJ. r. Murphy of Globe, Gila
county.
and Speaker Crawford are named
under the terms Of the bill as hold
| ing places On the committee By vir-
turc of the positions they occupy in
the state government
Permanent organization of th0
commission was affected by the
unanimous selection CT Governor
Hunt as chairman and Senator Win.
sor rs secretary.
Steps We're authorized for immedi-
ately getting IN touch with the rer
resentatives of the states of the
Colorado basin and officials of the
United States government.
Individual members of the commits
SIGN expressed themselves as being
united upon the policy or working
in union for the welfare of the state
of Arizona.
Essential facts will be agreed upon
as the basis for discussions, it was
l.ointed out and differences of opin-
ion arising from their consideration
will be worked out at following
meetings