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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

Some months ago Traffic Director
Eldridge recommended that a thirty
mile-an-hour limit be adopted on
Connecticut avenue beyond Klingle
Bridge and extending to the built.up
section of Chevy Chase. except for
short stretches, which are considered
dangerous and on which the speed
would necessarily be reduced This
recommendation was made at the
same time that other arterial high
ways We're listed as being capable of
permitting n safe speed of thirty miles
an hour. Although most of the
others received the approval Of the
Commissioners and now have the
higher limit, Connecticut avenue has
never been approved by the city heads
for increased speed
This approval has been withheld
despite the fact that stop signs have
now been erected at every intersec-
ton; that crossings, in the area rec
commended for the increase are few
and far between with good visibility
Mt all times; that Connecticut avenue
is an exceptionally wide thorough
fare with a large amount of rush
hour traffic, and that it is one Of the
most important arterial highways in
the city-wide system.
II would appear that serious con.
sidoration should be given to this
project. Beyond the Bureau of
sta ndards there is only one intersec-
ton before the top of the next hill
IS reached and only one dwelling,
Motorists at the present time drive
faster than the twenty-two-mile limit
or this stretch and they do so with
perfect safety. Adoption of the high
er limit on Connecticut avenue would
be merely a logical carrying out OF
the plans for the boulevard and ar
terial system. 1t would connect the
large community of Chevy Chase with
a fast traffic street to the city proper
Whether or not favorable action II
taken by the Commissioners on the
connscticut avenue recommendation
this incident furnishes a good illustra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

able to leave the building without
difficulty or injury. Panic is not con
fined to youngsters. Indeed, there
is no age limit to unreasoning fear.
Older persons are just as susceptible
to the panic impulse as children. In
deed. in a frantic rush for escape
they are the more dangerous factors,
for they fight furiously for precedence
and have been known to knock down
and trample upon smaller and weak
err persons in their selfish stampede.
Montreal will probably test the
matter of the law regarding the at
tendance of children unaccompanied
by elders at places of entertainment.
It is hardly likely. however. that the
manager of the theater will be held
accountable for the, deaths of the vic
Tins of the Sunday fire and panic.
because of the violation of the six
teen-year age limit law. It Is well
this matter be brought to light to
determine whether such a law Is TO
remain on the books without en-
forcement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12
MIDDLE i'm Bonus Loans Stirs
Sharp Criticism From Press

those members of the Legion who are
saying that the Congress was too cow
ardly to do one of two things-either
to refuse or to grant a real bonus.
Hence it handed the ex-service men
something In the nature of gold
brick
Perhaps what is now happening
will cause the ex-service men and
other voters to pay more attention to
what their representatives at Wash
ington are doing" remarks the Canton
Daily News. and the kalamazoo Ga
zette, referring to one critics descrip-
ton of the whole gratuity as a
tombstone bonus" suggests that 'in
many respects the figure appears
rather fitting. The limited degree of
satisfaction which the insurance bonus
has produced is evidenced by the large
percentage of eligible veterans who
have not even taken the trouble to
apply for It.
Few bankers know anything about
the governmental plan for Yedeemlng
or maturing these soldier certificates, p"
according TO the Tulsa World. LAS
soon as the authorities make clear the
process whereby. this is done and as
sure the bankers against loss, former
service men wishing to put their GER
tificates to such use will have little
difficulty in doing so, even though the
transactions must necessarily be so
small that little profit to a banking
institution can be expected. We think
it would be a particularly fortunate
thing should the former service men
decide to forget their certificates until
they fully mature
The Kansas City Post, quoting Di-
rector Hines of the Veterans Bureau
TO the effect that 1.-The Government
will stand squarely back Of every such
loan" says: at has been said that
banks feel shy of accepting such Sc
curity, fearing lack of cooperation on
the part of the Federal Government
in providing repayment. Director
Hines statement should, and doubtless
will. Danish this sentiment" The Ak
ron PRECAUTIONARY. however, feels
that "the whole relief plan was hope
lessly involved in red tape, with so
many strings attached that it brought
no material benefits to those who were
the objects of the bounty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

ton of the lack of authority of the
tranc Office and stresses the fact that
every traffic. regulation adopted fol-
Washington is in reality regulation
of the Commissioners. Those who
criticize the powers delegated to the
director Of traffic may we'll ponder
over this condition.
1t is perfectly evident that the Com.
missioners should have complete con.
troll of the situation and should be
required to pass on all proposed
changes in the regulations. They
are the official heads of the city and
1t is not only proper but wise that
they should be the final arbiters.
But although this procedure has
been in force ever since the creation
of the traffic office, and, in the ma
jority of cases. has worked harmoni-
ously for the benefit of the city, there
are still those who apply the term
GEAR" to the director and protest
the power given to zone man." 1t
is laughable.
The traffic office serves merely as
an advisory body to the District
heads. Its recommendation are
made to them and they are the
judges. So when a regulation is
questioned, either in court or other
wise, it is a regulation of the Com.
who, in the exercise of
their powers over the city, have seen
fit to adopt 1t.
with the approval of the Com
Is the most important
section in the traffic code. and
clause that cannot be violated. 1t is
high time that the public and courts
should recognize this condition and
act accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12
1926 Was Banner Year
for Railroads of u. S.
ION, the Chicago Daily News.

From the Chicago Daily News.
New records were achieved last
wear by the railroads of the United
States. The gains made in 1924 and
1925 were notable, but they have been
eclipsed by the remarkable advances
in 1926.
The net operating income of all the
railroads in the last II months is
estimated at $3.50, 100000. This rep
resents a return Of about 5.21 per cent
on the property investment. the larg-
est return since the resumption of
private operation in the Spring of
1920.
This gratifying result was made
possible, first. by the tremendous ac-
tivity In industry and commerce.
The railroads have handled the larg-
est volume of freight in their history.
But the second factor In railroad pros
perity has been the increase in oper-
ating efficiency in nearly every direc.
ton, including economy in fuel and
other materials. There have been no
acute car shortages, and traffic has
moved without congestion or inter-
ruption.
1t Is not generally known, perhaps.
that the recognized high efficiency of
American railroads is due largely to
liberal expenditures made in the last
six years on roadbed Improvement,
terminal facilities and rolling stock.
The aggregate new investment in that
period is estimated = nearly $780,
600 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12
Children at Theaters.

AS the result of an investigation
into the circumstances of the Mont
real theater fire in which seventy.
seven were killed by suffocation in a
panic, the manager of the theater
has sbeen arrested on the charge of
admitting children under sixteen
years of age to his place of enter.
tainment without being accompanied
by elders. So far only four cases
have been found in which the chill.
dren who were killed were in the
company of their parents or others
Of mature years. Furthermore. most
of the children, 1t would seem, were
present without specific permission
of their parents.
The law requiring that children
under sixteen be accompanied to
places OF public entertainment by
older persons has probably been a
cities where 1t Is in force Children
flock to the picture theaters often
without parental authority or per.
mission. Indeed, that Is the cause
Of much complaint against a certain
type of picture entertainment.
1t Is pointed out in the case of the
Montreal tragedy that the fact that
these children were not accompanied
by elders probably did not contribute
| to the disaster. One of the coolest
headed persons in the place was a
boy of ten years. who, seeing the
rush for the exit, realized that he
could not escape by hat means and
! went to another point where he was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKTN.

bridges are bascule, swing, fixed, lift,
pontoon and pine trestle, swing and
pile bents. fixed and pile bents, fixed
and spiral approach west end. swing
and trestle. vertical lift, lift and pile
bents. movable and pile bents, and
vertical lift and pile bents.
O. When was the night OF the Big
Wind?-R. r. r.
A. The Big Wind occurred in Ire.
land on the night of January s, 1889
In Limerick. Galway and Athlone
hundreds of houses were blown down
and hundreds more were burned by
the spreading of fires from those
blown down. ~ was called THE Big
Wind" because II is the worst Of IT'S
kind known TO the people Of Ireland,
Q. When were the wings added
to the White House?-M. W.
A. In 1903, during the administra-
ton OF President Roosevelt, wings
were added to afford enlarged execu-
tive offices on one side and a cloak.
room on the other side Of the White
House.
Q. Has Swiss Family Robinson"
a sequel?-G. w.
A. It has a sequel-"willis. the
Pilot"
Q. How long has wood engraving
been known?-C. f.
A. Wood engraving was invented
by Cunic. an Italian. about the wear
1885.
Q. Where are the Calico Noun
tains?-A. NJ.
A. The Calico Mountains are abo,,,
) miles from Daggett, San Bernar
dino County, Calf.
O. How many kinds of iris are
there?-J J.
A. There are about SIS species of
iris. They are chiefly natives OF tenn.
perate climates. Iris versicolor, the
large blue flag. is common in wet
places throughout the United States as
far West AS Minnesota and Arkansas
Q. Please give some Information
about the Swan Theater in the time
of Queen Elizabeth?-I. r.
A. The old Swan Theater stood in
the Liberty and Manor of Paris Gar
den at the west end of the Bankside
The theater was In the northeastern
corner of the grounds east of the
Manor House. 1t apparently consisted
of a double circle divided into IL
compartments. with a small porch or
firing house attached. The exact
date of building is unknown. but 1t
was probably ready for use about
1895. 1t fell into disuse in 1914. The
last notice concerning It appeared i'm
Hollands Lacquer in 1882 as famous
amnhltheater now fallen into decay.
Q. How should vaseline be used I'd
promote growth of eyelashes?-B. d.
A. The jellN should be applied with
tiny brush and allowed to remain
on overnight.
Frederic !. HGskin is employed by
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Worrying Along,

Worrying Along.
Worryin' some bout the flowers
That Winter has hidden away;
Worryin' some bout the showers
That promise the rainbow in May;
Worryin' some bout the beauty
That fades with the fastening years;
Worryin' some bout each duty
Yet happy in spite OF our fears.
Worryin' some bout the sorrow
That loves disappointment may
bring;
Worryin' some bout the morrow,
Yet hopeful of songs it may sing.
We wait with a confident yearning
For pleasures that yet are to come
And the joys unto which we are turning
Are mixed up with worryin' some.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12
Mexico's Disclaimer.

Anxiety on the score of Mexicos re
action to the message of Preslden
Coolidge to Congress regarding the
Nicaraguan situation is allayed b1
the moderate tone of the statement
issued yesterday by Foreign Secretary
Saenz. Instead of f1aring indignation
comes a quietly stated exposition OF
the attitude of the Mexican govern
n1ent toward Nicaragua and the
United States and a disclaimer of any
wish ito face the United States in
military way" Foreign Secretary
Saenz goes on to declare that Mexico
has no interest whatever in Nicaragua
nor political views of any kind, MOI
any aims of territory extension, noi
any Mexican properties or CONNER
cial interests to protect: therefore
Mexico in this regard has nothing tc
Go in that country, and naturally she
only entertains spiritual feelings akin
10 all the countries of the same cul
ture."
There is in the statement of the
Mexican foreign secretary no explicit
denial of the charge that arms have
been supplied to the Nicaraguan revo
lutionists from Mexico and possibly by
its government. The foreign secretary
says Mexico is not bound with any
nther country nor has any agreement
,,-l;oL ,,,ax, oau,Doi lay IN 1,oife HOY
strength or her interests with those
of other countries" He sets up a case
In support of the recognition by Mex
leo of the Sacasa government in Mica
ragua, but 1t is not very convincing
presentation. The statement drifts off
into q discussion of the relations be.
tween the United States and Mexico
on the score of the interests of Amer.
lean nationals in that country and
proposes arbitration, not specifically
but theoretically. in a manner to open
the door for a settlement.
Today Secretary Kellogg appears
before the Senate foreign relations
committee to give that body the full
account of the situation in Nicaragua
His statement will be made in execu
tive session, insuring the fullest revela-
ton of all facts and conditions, though
denying the public access to the de.
tails. 1t is, perhaps, wise at this stage
of the matter thus to shield the Sec
retary's statement from full publicity,
although eventually without doubt 1t
must be laid before the world.
There is still a disposition in Con.
gress to make political capital out of
the action of this Government in
Nicaragua, which is to be greatly de.
,plored Assertions that the admins
trstion is deliberately heading for war
are absurd. They have no warrant in
any action by this Government. 1t is
To be doubted IL they are seriously
made. AS the case stands, the United
States is clear of any imputation of
aggression. 1t has recognized the
existing government in law and in
fact, and at the request of that gov.
eminent has landed forces to protect
American interests and to prevent de-
velopments certain to work havoc
with those interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12
The Preliminary Bout.

That Gov. Al Smiths presidential
nomination chances, which by his in
augural address at Albany the other
day he, in effect, placed in trust while
he is engaged in administering the af-
| fairs of New York State, are being
| faithfully promoted is indicated by a
statement made yesterday by George
w. Olvaney, leader of Tammany.
Judge Olvaney said that the Smith
presidential boom is progressing salts
factorily throughout the country, and
he predicted the nomination of the
governor at the 1928 Democratic con.
vention on the prohibition issue. Pass
ing to the point of report that Will
liam G. McAdoo is to come East from
California soon to help organize op-
position to Gov. Smith, Judge Olvaney
said there is little chance of any anti
Smith organization in New York State.
Next comes Franklin D. Roosevelt,
who managed Gov. Smiths 1924 >presi-
Dental campaign, with a declaration,
that there is no chance for a split in
the Democratic party in New York,
regardless of who may be nominated
next year. This. statement was prompt
ed by reports that friends of McAdoo
may start a third party if Gov Smith
or some other wet should be nom
mated, coupled with another report
that Senator Bruce of Maryland might
back a third-party movement IL a dry
should be nominated.
This is mighty interesting read
ing" 1t Is calculated to give those
who are not committed to the Smith
candidacy or to the McAdoo opposi-
I ton, or to any proposal to commit the
Democratic party to a wet plank in
the national platform in 1928, cause
for serious concern. Third party talk
is not to be rated as of no moment. A
split may conceivably come on tho
question of the prohibition issue, and
1t is cause for anxiety on the pat of
the rank and file of the party, which
wants a winning candidate on a win.
4
putation on the score of a possible
scl1ism.
Mr.. McAdoo's chances of heading off
Gov. Smith. If that is his purpose, are
probably increased by Judge Olvaney's
explicit proposal Of the latter as the
candidate of the wet Democracy in
1928. The Tammany leaders, state
ment is bold move. 1t is, in effect, a
challenge to the dry Democracy and
to the McAdoo Democracy. That it
will be accepted is assured For the
nomination will not be made this year.
1t will not be made by the leader of
Tammany Hall. 1t will be made by
the delegates from all the States and
the Territories in convention in 1928
in city yet to be selected, which will
not be New York, acting under the
two-thirds rule, the cancellation of
which Is not to be regarded as at all
likely. During the next fifteen months
there will be much maneuvering, and
1t Is quite within the range of pos
sibility that the names of neither
Smith nor McAdoo will appear in the
list of favorite sons at the Democratic
| convention, those two having, after
the fashion Of the Kilkenny cats of
tradition, fought each other to a finish
before the big match takes place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

O. What is the rate for air mail
postage ?-F. G. H.
A. The postage for contract air
mail service is 10 cents an ounce or
fraction thereof where the distance
over the route is not more than 1000
miles, : cents an ounce up to and In
Guiding 500 miles. 90 cents an ounce
where the distance is In excess of 500
miles, with an additional charge of 3
cents an ounce each zone the mail may
travel over the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
transcontinental route. Mailable mat
ter of any class is accepted for dis
patch by air mail but the special air
/ mail postage rates must be paid
therefor.
O.. Where was the Florida land
that was given to Lafayette?-M, X,
a. The land that was given to
Lafayette in Florida comprised town
ship | north, range / east: 23,02S.50
acres. The land lay Immediately east
of Tallahassee by way of Lafayette
street.
O. When We're organized Summer
camps first established in the United
States &C. e.
A, Ernest Balch established a camp
for q group of boys on Lake Asquam.
\. H., about 1880. It was so well liked
that other camps were soon started,
and the movement grew steadily.
@. Is indigo now used for bluing?-
F. B.
monest bluings are Prussian blue.
aniline and uItramarine.
Q. Are personal checks or Liberty
bonds legal tender?-H. G. G,
A. Neither personal check nor a
Liberty bond is legal tender. Legal
tender is a quality given n circulating
medium by Congress. and possessing
this quality it becomes lawful money.
All forms of money do not possess full
legaltender qualities. yet each kind
has such attributes as to give it cur
rency, and all forms are convertible
into standard money.
O. Are there any white elephants
in the United States?-N. G.
A. A white elephant was recently
brought 20 Bridgeport. Conn, to the
Winter quarters of a circus. This is
the second to reach the United States,
the first being p. T. Barnum's, which
came over in 1888
Q. How many libraries are there In
this country?-N, +.
A. There are approximately $500
public libraries, about 700 college and
university libraries. and about 1000
special and business libraries in this
country.
@. AT what time is the midnight
sun visible at North Cape, Norway?
M. w. G..
A. In the Arctic region, which in
cludes North Cape. Norway, the sun
is above the horizon continuously
from about the 9Th of May until the
Goth of July. This phenomenon is
known AS "the midnight SUM-"
@. What is causing the war in
China?-W. J. 3.
A. The war in China is mainly a
conflict between rival elements for
the control of the government.
@. How many bridges are there
across the Mississippi. and what types
are used?-B. II. r. p.
A. There are 127 bridges spanning
the Mississippi River. The kinds OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

Nicaragua. in addition to consider
ing local disturbances, finds herself
intruding into United States politics.
If words can prevent war, the Senate
may be relied on for great human
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

It is the opinion of Cole Blease that
no wet" should be permitted to sit
in the United States Senate. 1t may
be undesirable to dispense with the
intellectual services of men who,
though wrong in one respect, may be
right in others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

Conversation with earth Is alleged
to be attempted by people in planets
affair." Any such endeavors, II they
exist, are still unintelligible, and yet
fully as enlightening as much of the
conversation that goes on here below.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

Sensa tionalists have developed a
new enterprise-that of manufactur-
ing evidence in homicide mysteries in
order to prolong interest. The prac-
teal joker has developed into a trag.
ical nuisance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

American citizens abroad must be
and will be protected. The dear old
song, There's No Place Like Home.
might, however, save a great deal of
trouble If 1t could become more or less
of a national anthem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

The loss of the mascot bulldog
wondering whether their visit to Mica
ragua is going to prove lucky for all
concerned,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12
A TalkprOOf Career.

You have done a great deal of talk.
ing all these years"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
II take pride in the fact that l have
been able to entertain so many audi
ences without saying anything to in.
terfere with my political position"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

When communication with Mars
and Venus is established, it can be
carried on without fear that any sit
uation can arise up yonder to call
on this country to send troops.
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Foreigners are again being reminded
that China still desires to have her
wars remain strictly private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

Mexico. having had a few rsvolu-
tions of her own, feels able to con
tribute expert advice as to how those
of other countries ought to be con-
Quoted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-12

Jiggs, the bulldog mascot of the
Marines, enjoyed a number of promo
tions through courage and loyalty.
He needed no pull"