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Evening star., 1927-04-11
All Set
"Play ban!'

Rldy DdI.
Eight umpires will give this terse
order tomorrow as sixteen major
league teams renew their annual
| struggle to be crowned champions of
the base ball universe. Nearly a quar-
ter of a million rabid fans will thrill
as their favorites take the field to do
battle with the enemy. The sound of
the bat against horsehide will mingle
with the uproar of the crowd, and
those who have been following the
fortunes Of their teams in training will
sigh with relief that the season is
finally begun.
In Washington a record breaking at
tendance is expected to see the two
time champions of the American
League begin another flag chase. AL
though the local team has compiled an
unimpressive training season record,
it possesses great potentialities for
high-class base ball. Its outfield is
considered one of the best in all-round
play in either major circuit, its hit
ting strength is unquestioned, and 1t
only remains for the infield and pitch
ers to function smoothly to enable it
to fight it out for first place.
From now until October a merry
battle for supremacy in both leagues
is to be waged. Without exception
Improvements have been made on
every team, and startling upsets in
standings are a possibility. One more
day is all that the fans will have to
wait. Everything IS set for tomorrow.
Play ball"'
Evening star., 1927-04-11

Frank announcement by Senator
Hiram johnson of California that he
has been completely cured Of the dis
ease caused by the presidential germ
meets with commentator and humor-
Gus suggestions from the country.
The Senator's belief that he is the
only member of the upper house from
whom the germ has been thoroughly
eradicated doesn't prevent expressions
Of hope for the other patients.
'In the interests of science" ad-
vises the New York Herald Tribune
Republican,, Senator Johnson ought
to make public the remedy which in
his case eradicated the hitherto incur.
able malady of presidentitis. 1t Is
not a common disease, yet it often at-
fectS SO members of certain dlStln-
guished legislative body, during one
session, as we'll as governors, MEM
bers of Congress and favorite sons.
It's symptoms are extreme suspicion
of other statesmen, acute sensitive
ness to newspaper criticism and gen
eral condition of irritability and un-
happiness. lhefG are Sllll QuIlS
number of eminent personages in
public life whose value TO themselves
and their fellows is seriously impaired
by the ravages of this ailment,"
His is rare clinical case" in the
opinion of the Grand Rapids Press lin
dependent), "and offers hope to the
country in what has become an epi-
demic condition. If Hiram is really
saved, there is a chance for any Sem
ator, however afflicted" The Ashe-
vile Times independent Democratic).
noting that Senator Johnson 'holds to
the germ theory" commends his Eek
ample in curing himself of the White
House melancholia 20 those who must
be rejected in the process of presi-
Dental selection"
The Philadelphia Public Ledger Tin
dependent) accepts "his own word that
the period of convalescence is over"
and assures it's readers that this will
cause. much rejoicing in certain Re
publican councils where his political
temperature has long been a matter
of concern"
* x x
Though a man must eat" remarks
the San Francisco Bulletin Gndepend-
ent), there are plenty of places where
he can get good square meal with
out fighting for a seat at the head of
Evening star., 1927-04-11

w. Eliot of Harvard, has first.rate
qualifications for university leader
ship and a pronounced inclination for
this sort of career. His friends
whisper that should he accept the
George Washington post he might
one day find himself president of Har-
ward.
The newly established Canadian le-
cation at Washington has quite the
most splendid and eye-arresting foot
man this Capital has ever seen. Uni
formed in brilliant scarlet coat with
gold epaulets, swagger riding breeches
of blue broadcloth striped with yellow,
shiny brown riding boots and clanking
spurs, he must be no less than cor
poral of the Kings Very Own Hus-
sars. Standing in the conventional
reception hall of a modern American
house in a quiet Washington street
which serves as temporary quarters
for the new legation, he is a vivid
picture in dull frame.
X * x *
George Holden Tinkham. the Boston
Congressman with the long beard,
who is the greatest lion hunter now
in public life, is off on another junket
to the African jungles in quest of
further adventure and to secure added
trophies for his bachelor apartment at
the Capital. which already resembles
a miniature museum of natural his
tory. Mr.. Tinkham is lone traveller
until he reaches Africa, where he is
attended by a large retinue of native
guides and gun-bearers.
X X X *
John w. OLeary of Chicago, one of
the members of the American delega-
ton to the economic conference at
Geneva, which Convenes May A, will
be late in arriving on the scene. He
is rounding out his second year as
president of the United States Cham
Der of Commerce, and the annual
meeting of the chamber is likewise
scheduled for the first week in May.
He will start for Europe as soon as
the meeting is over, and will reach
Geneva about the middle of the month.
The other members of the American
economic mission, headed by Henry
NJ. Robinson of Los Angeles, will sail
from New York on the George Wash
ington on April 20. President O'Leary
has declined another term as head of
the Chamber of Commerce, and some
lively skirmishing is in progress be-
hind the scene over the business of
selecting his successor. The woods
are full of candidates, but when the
new president is finally picked by the
nominating committee his name will
be presented and his election by unani-
nous vote will be in order. The cham.
ber never stages any public contest
for the office.
Copyright 1927
Evening star., 1927-04-11
Japan at Geneva.

The optimism Of Admiral Viscount
Saito, chief Of the Japanese delega-
ton to the Geneva arms conference.
expressed in dispatches cabled from
Toxic, is encouraging. Within few
weeks the representatives of the
United States. Great Britain and
Japan viii gather in conference to
determine what, if anything, can be
done toward further naval limitation.
At the last naval limitation confer
ence, France and Italy, powerful
factors in world affairs sat also with
the three powers This year, how
ever, they will be missing. Their alb
sence makes the problem more diff
cult of solution. Disturbed condi-
tions in the Far East also have their
bearing on the coming conference.
But the three governments, which
will participate in the naval limita-
ton conference. have the will to sue
ceed. That, after all, is a large part
of the battle.
1t is encouraging, too, to learn that
the head of the japanese delegation
has no disposition now to seek to
alter the 5-5-3 ratio for capital
: ships and aircraft carriers entered
into by the three powers at the
washington conference in 1922.
Little good could be accomplished by
such move, and there might be
danger of undoing the real achieve
nnenfs of the Washington conference.
The problem before the delegates
of the three naval powers about to
participate in the conference is to
arrive at a ratio governing auxiliary
warcraft, including cruisers, sub
marines and destroyers. All three of
the nations have their special prob
lens of national defense, and these
problems necessarily will have their
bearing on the discussions and any
agreement that may be entered into.
Both Great Britain and Japan are
island empires. The. British Empires
links run all about the earth. Both
Great Britain and Japan, in their
economic and social life, are de-
4 pendent upon maintaining communi-
cations with outlying territory. But
the United States is also vitality in
ferested-interested to such a degree
that it becomes, indeed, a measure
OF national defense, in a worldwide
commerce. That commerce with the
world measures in large part the
! prosperity or lack Of prosperity, the
happiness or the distress, of the
American people The United States
of necessity must be prepared to
safeguard the American people. The
United States has fought in the past
10 defend itself and its people. 1t has
never been an aggressor. There is
no reason to believe it will change in
this respect.
A naval agreement entered into at
Geneva by the United States, Great
Britain and Japan relating to aux
iliary craft may of necessity include
a clause which shall give the sigma
tories the right to increase their naval
tonnage in the event that powers not
Joining in the agreement undertake
big naval programs. It may call for
a reassembling of the powers to dis
cuss new conditions which may arise.
But if the three leading naval powers
of the world can reach some agree
1nent tending to limit the construc-
tion of bigger navies, they viii have
accomplished much for the peace of
the world.
Evening star., 1927-04-11
Carelessness.

The restless. careless spirit of the
present times was deplored by DR..
William Mather Lewis, retiring presi-
dent Of the George Washington Uni
versity, in a recent address before
parents and teachers.
Carelessness is but another word
for apathy, for the two are one. al
though perhaps not given as syno-
nylns by the dictionary. Indifference
TO others or to the higher things of
life is another form Of careIessness.
Apathy regns supreme, from the
Indifference of some householders to
the appearance Of their home grounds,
to the Indifference OF those who have
the power to vote, yet never deign
to go to the polls.
The land is careless with it's re-
sources. with its youth, with its NOR
ais. The wave of prosperity which
has passed over it has led many to
believe that money is the sole power,
and has thus resulted in a careless
attitude toward the gifts of the spirit
A spirit of tolerance-anothern name
in many cases. for a different sort ot
carelessness-has led many to look
with eyes that do not see upon prob
lens which past ages handled witt
more surety, and more certain knowl
edge Of the ultimate harm to the body
polite.
Despite the evidences Of civilization
on every side, there are too many in
dications of such carelessness, begin
ming with the children, or, evel
falaler back, with the parents. Th'
Evening star., 1927-04-11

spent for powder and paint, lipsticks
and perfume, and announces that the
world is going to the devil. That is
ridiculous. A plain woman who re-
sorts to a few aids to make herself
more pleasing occasionally has the
joy of having some impressionable
man cock glad eye at her. Her day
and his is made brighter. Beauty
was made to be seen and enjoyed, not
to be concealed and derided.
No matter how much brains a girl
has, no matter how much executive
ability, no matter how much talent.
she would rather be told that she is
charming and pretty than anything
else. Her instructive preference for
this compliment is soundly based on
the knowledge that in the field of
beauty she reigns supreme with never
a challenge from men. The cleverer
the woman, often the more beautiful
she may be, for it often happens
that only clever woman knows how
best to display her own attractive
ness. CL..s..s..
Evening star., 1927-04-11
Events in China.

An unexpected turn has occurred
in events in China. The Cantonese
armies, advancing from the Yangtze
River, have been not only checked
but actually driven back by the North
ern forces, under Gen. Sun Chuan
Fang, and at latest accounts were re-
| treating to new positions south Of
| the river. The Northern army has
| been lately reorganized and is evil
IDENTIFY much stronger than formerly.
A continuation of the success thus
achieved would cause the evacuation
of Marking and possibly of Shanghai.
| The defeat of the Cantonese along the
| Yangtze has intensified the tension
at Shanghai, where, according to one
report, French troops have been COM
PEELED to fire into crowd Of Can
tonese soldiers seeking entrance into
the concession.
simultaneously the representatives
of five powers, the United States,
Great Britain, Japan, France and
Italy, have presented identic notes to
the Cantonese government, protest
ing against the Nanking assault.
While the text of these notes has not
been disclosed, it is understood that
in consequence of the influence of
this Government the terms are not
drastic. There is no threat Of inn
mediate military action.
Another international note has
been delivered, that of the Soviet gov
ernment of Russia to the Peking gov
ernment. 1t expresses the intention
of Russia to break relations with
Peking, on account Of the recent in
vasion of the Russian diplomatic COM
pound at the Northern capital, but it
does not indicate the purpose to take
any military action. AT the same
time, Alexis Rykoff, president of the
council of commissars, at Moscow, in
an address before the All-Russian Con-
ference of Soviets. while stating that
the policy of the Moscow government
toward China was one of peace,
warned the other powers that they
must not regard that peace policy as
sign of weakness" The intima-
ton was conveyed that the other
powers were engaged in an effort to
force Russia into a war with China,
which would check the Chinese rev.
olution and consolidate the entire Chi
nese people into an "imperialistic"
unit.
This murmur from Moscow will not
affect the policy of the powers now
engaged in an effort to secure from
Chinese factions guarantees of Sc.
curity for their nationals. Should the
Cantonese armies be driven back,
perhaps below Shanghai, and the gov
ernment at Canton-or Hankow,
whittier it would appear that the seat
of authority has lately been shifted
the necessity for severe dealings with
it would be lessened. But the same
guarantees would have to be OBJ
tained from any successor in au
thority or power over the area of
present disturbances.
In holding firmly against the de-
livery of militant demands upon the
Cantonese government by the pow
ers, the United States has rendered
service that apparently is now better
appreciated at the European capitals
than in the first stages of the negotia-
tions. A clustering exaction for sat
isfaction would have been grave
mistake. The influence of the Ameri-
can Government has happily pre-
vailed to the extent of lessening the
terms of the international demand to
the point where they can be met in
a spirit of accommodation by the
Chinese.
Evening star., 1927-04-11

necessary and to take their repay
ment when the appropriations are
later made. To John Joy Edison,
chairman of the Board of Public Wei
fare; to John Hays Hammond, to
Frank J. Hogan and to Mrs. Anne
Archbold, the members of this syndi-
cate Of mercy, the thanks of Wash
ington are rendered.
Evening star., 1927-04-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JoHNso1
BlObbs.

BlObbs.
Dear Blobbs was most enVleu AIAeliu
Who used to lead the class.
He always triumphed in the end,
While others failed to pass.
He knew his Latin and his Greek,
Perhaps his Sanskrit, too.
We left him and went forth 10 seek
Some common work to do.
We struggled on for many oay'
We'd smile and never sob.
And now we're looking for way
To find dear Blobbs job.
Evening star., 1927-04-11
Nebraska Girls Prove
Beauties Aren't Dumb

From the Omaha World Herald
Further proof that beautiful
women are not necessarily dumb is
found among the Nebraska Univer-
sity girls who were elected to mem
bership in Phi Beta Kappa. the
honorary scholastic fraternity. Their
photographs show that many OF
them are more than just good look
ing; they are downright pretty. They
have proved that they can delve into
the researches of higher education
and come out with flying colors, by
being given the privilege of wearing
the p. B. K. key. Their good looks
show that they have not forgotten
that 1t is one of the blessed attributes
of womanhood to be- an adornment to
the world.
Every now and then a gloomy
prophet adds up the millions Of dollars
Evening star., 1927-04-11

The richest Nation on the earth
finds itself forbidden by the decision
of a Treasury official to expend money
to meet exigencies confronting juve'
nile wards of the Board of Public
Welfare. The Red Tape Worm has al
ways been a menace to governmental
comfort and security.
Evening star., 1927-04-11

the old paint and let stand a few
hours. Then scrape off and wash the
surface with water.
@. How much does a man get for
running the signal lights on air
routes?-W. II.
A. The operation Of signal lights
on air routes requires only one or
two hours day and pays only from
SIS to $40 a month. This position is
usually held by some farmer or his
tenant, and is not generally available
to others.
@. Who was the French general
who. during the World War, issued
the battle cry, They shall not pass?
N. T.
A. This order was issued by Gen.
Robert Georges Nivelle. He was re-
garded as Gen. Petain's righthand
man.
Q. Is DIR. G. Stanley Hall. the psy.
choIogist and author, still living?
A. DR. Hall died at the age OF so,
April "a, 1924.
@. How many acres are there in
the oil field at Signal Hill, Calif.:-
]. P. f.
A. The productive acreage of this
oil field is 400 acres. In 1925 the
number Of wells drilled was 259.
@. How much is represented by
small gross?-T. s. S.
A. Ten dozen-120-is known as =
small gross"
O. Why was May 80 chosen for
Decoration day?-J. X.
A. This date Is not nationally used.
It is probable that May~S0 was chosen
to commemorate the date Of the dis
charge of the last Union volunteer or
the Civil War.
Q. Why Is money nicknamed
"iack"?-P. b.
A. 1t is probable that II had its
origin in the fact that there was such
a coin, worth about a farthing.
O. would like to know the pres
sure of the four strings on violin?--
J. X.
A. 1t is about 100 pounds.
@. Who received the first award
from the Woodrow Wilson Founda-
TONI. 7.
A The first award fro mthe incoms
Of the foundation was made on De-
cember %, 1924 to the Right Hon
Viscount Cecil of Chelwood for meri-
torious service to peace through JUS
tice.
@. Please give some facts about
the Brook Farm Community-M. X.
A. Brook Farm was Com
munistic experiment founded in 1S41
at West Roxbury, Mass. The Brook
Farm Association of Education and
Agriculture. as it was officially
STYLED, was an attempt to solve the
social problem through the institu-
tion of equality in rewards and the
adaptation of tasks to individual
capacities. 1t grew out of the social
and philosophical movement repre-
sented by the Transcendental Club,
of which Ripley. Claiming, Emerson,
Thoreau, Hawthorne, Dwight and
Margaret Fuller were leading mem
bers Not all of these accepted the
Brook Farm plan of economic or
ganiZation. but all were in sympathy
with it's ideals. The leading spirit
in the Brook Farm Association was
George Ripley.
O. Why was the opera "PaGliacci'
disqualified in the contest won by
"Cavalleria Rusticana" "?-R. j..
A 1t is said that the opera was dis
qualified because it is written in two
acts, whereas one act was required.
Did yom eUer tcrite letter to Fred
eric J HdSEin? YOu can ask him any
question of fact and 1et the GnstCef'
in personal letter Here is great
educational idea introduced into the
HUeS Of the most intelligent people IN
the 10orld-Americdn nelUSpdper read
ers. 1t is part of that best purpose
Of netCSpGper--SerUice There is no
charge except 2 cents in stamps
for return postage. Address Frederic
j. HdsEin. director, The Evening
Star Information Bureau. Washing
ton, D. c.
Evening star., 1927-04-11

1t is the duty of every citizen to
serve when called to the grand jury,
in spite Of the fact that the experience
is liable to leave him a confirmed pes
sinist
Evening star., 1927-04-11

The whale that swallowed Jonah is
widely regarded as a myth. The
whale that bit the Alaska cable in
two is a historic quantity. BY inter
rupting communication it showed that
truth, If not stranger than fiction, is
considerably more important
Evening star., 1927-04-11

When New York has padlocked the
night clubs and the rough theaters
there will be nothing left for the out
of-town buyer to look at except the
tall buildings.
Evening star., 1927-04-11

When going to view the cherry BIOS
SONS it may be necessary TO wear
overshoes and a storm coat. AS
Spring heralds cherry blossoms are no
more reliable than the first robin
Evening star., 1927-04-11

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
TO the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
fted IN this paper and also the local news
published herein All rights of publication
of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1927-04-11

Soviet influence was claimed in
China. The influence was not strong
enough TO prevent raiding of the
Soviet embassy at Peking.
Evening star., 1927-04-11
Response to Request for Comment.


''You can't believe all you hear"
"If l could" answered Farmer Corn
tossel, then patent medicine ads
would have had me cured long ago"
Evening star., 1927-04-11

Rate by MaiI-PayabIe in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
M 0ther States and Canada
Member of the Associated Press.

Daily and Sunday ! yr S12 90; mo-, 81 90
Sunday only. / VI. $4.00; mo-. 35c
Evening star., 1927-04-11

'Dar is mighty few New Year reso.
lutions," said Uncle Eben, dat kin
hold on past April Fool day." r :
Evening star., 1927-04-11
Uncertain Demonstration.

"You never fail to command ap-
plause."
"You can't tell about applause y
said Senator Sorghum. Opinions
now differ so widely that any kind OF
sentiment you happen to express is
sure to elicit signs of approval"
Jud Tunkins says modesty cannot
be conquered. The girl who shows
her knees usually wears a hat that
hides her face.
political influence" said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, means patri-
otic power unless it degenerates into
means Of personal affluence."
Response to Request for Comment.
My Radio! Your studio
Doth surely need "bouncer."
Your music is all right-but, oh,
That Wearisome announcer!
So many people tell you "to smile
| that instead of being a voluntary re-
taxation smile becomes a solemn
duty.
Evening star., 1927-04-11

The name Of Elliot II. Goodwin, for
many years vice president and resi-
dent executive manager of the United
States Chamber Of Commerce, but
now foot-loose and fancy-free, is re-
ceiving frequent mention as possible
successor to DIR, William Mather
Lewis as president of George Wash
ington University. DIR. Lewis has re-
signed TO accept a call TO head La
fayette College in Pennsylvania. Mr..
Goodwin nephew of the late Charles
Evening star., 1927-04-11

@. Why was May 80 chosen for
Decoration day?-J. X.
A. This date Is not nationally used.
It is probable that May~S0 was chosen
to commemorate the date Of the dis
charge of the last Union volunteer or
the Civil War
Evening star., 1927-04-11

O. / would like to know the pres
sure of the four strings on violin?-
Evening star., 1927-04-11

Q. Is DR.. G. Stanley Hall. the psy.
chologist and author, still living?
B. S.
A. DR.. Hall died at the age OF so.
April "a, 1924.
Evening star., 1927-04-11

@. How much is represented by q
small gross?-T. s. S.
A. Ten dozen-120-is known as =
small gross"
Evening star., 1927-04-11

@. Who received the first award
from the Woodrow Wilson Founda-
TONI. 7.
A The first award fro mthe incoms
of the foundation was made on De-
cember %, 1924 to the Right Hon
Viscount Cecil of Chelwood for meri-
torious service to peace through JUS
tice
Evening star., 1927-04-11

@. Why was the opera 'PaGliacci'
disqualified in the contest won by
"Cavalleria Rusticana" Pr. j..
A 1t is said that the opera was dis
qualified because it is written in two
acts, whereas one act was required.
Evening star., 1927-04-11

Q. Why is money nickuamed
"jack" ?-P. b.
A. 1t is probable that It had Its
origin in the fact that there was such
a coin, worth about a farthing.
Evening star., 1927-04-11

@. Who was the French general
who. during the World War, issued
the battle cry, "They shall not pass?
N. r.
A This order was issued by Gen.
Robert Georges Nivelle. He was re-
garded as Gen. Petain's righthand
man.