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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
Jealousy in Consular
Promotions Reported
From the Schenectady Gazette.

From the Schenectady Gazette.
While there has been a notable
movement toward making our con-
sular and foreign service as whole
less political and more professional,
much jealousy is reported as the re-
suit of recent promotions. Speclncally
it is due to the fact that some persons
have been given what are considered
choice assignments to- such places as
London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Rome
and Picking. while others have been
sent to the smaller Central and South
American countries.
Those taking the critical view as
sumo that diplomatic assignments are
primarily for pleasure, and look upon
the work and opportunities as sec
ondary matter. Obviously this atti-
tude impairs the whole service, and
those sympathetic with it are doing
it as much harm as has been done by
treating it as a vehicle for political
rewards.
The only way in which men de-
voted to the diplomatic profession can
view the various posts is in the light
of opportunity. From this standpoint
some are better and some are worse.
And In such a classification London
and Paris might rank among the
poorer ones, with Caracas or Bogota
or San Jose among the leaders.
Our future lies to the South rather
than to the East. Commercially and
otherwise our field Is South and Cen
trail America. Our diplomats have their
greatest opportunity there, and upon
them and on the conduct of our State
Department depend our relations and
progress.
Jealous. dissatisfied representatives
In those countries, merely marking
time until they can be transferred to
some gay capital, will do US irrep.
arabic harm. Able men, interested in
the work and in advancing our pres
tige. can accomplish much
Which are we to f1nd-an attitude
of real service vi. one of mere desire
for gay existence?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
Whipping Western Waters.

There has been recurrent talk on
the subject of President Coolidge
spending his next Summer vacation
somewhere in the Middle or Far
West. Recently announcement was
made that a number OF attractive
Wisconsin estates had been offered
for the use of the Chief Executive.
The President has not been exactly
ehatty on the subject but il he
should, like Empire, take his course
westward, it would be move logical
from a political as well as a pisca-
torial standpoint.
In 1928 he summered in the Adiron.
dacks. and, although heretofore at
best an apathetic angler, he came to
take pride in the capture and display
of such finny game as that region
affords-brook trout Of rather moder.
ate length; pike of a weight not too
great for woman or even a child
to handle with success. The fishes of
northern New York are quite like the
''speckled beauties Of his own New
England.
In Wisconsin there are larger fish
to outwit, TO combat. and also TO fry.
Therein exists the Great Northern
Pike, fish ranging up to many
pounds in weight and worthy Of the
best efforts of any angler. not to men
ton the Muskellunge. he of a multi.
tude OF approved speilings and a
number OF spicy nicknsmes, such as
Fresh. Water Tiger" Persons who
have brought to gaff one OF these
striped ferocities are apt to walk for
time as If breathing the rarefied air
of another planet. Therein are also
lengthy and husky trouts imported
from further west TO augment the
native supply and to delight the fly
caster. while as for bass fishing, one
might say that words fail the resident
of the Gopher state except for the
fact that they never do. Still further
| westward the bass and pike disappear
but the different trouts, including the
ltransplanted Fontinalis of the East
grow to proportions wherewith most
anglers are acquainted only in their
dreams.
There Is o sort Of regular curve OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
Air Pioneers.

Three pioneer aerial expeditions now
are in South America, having met by
coincidence in Brazil, and worldwide
interest centers about each one as it
separates from the others to move to-
ward it's distinctive destination.
OF the three. the American project
Is the least spectacular and likewise
the shortest in distance TO be covered,
but the program under which IL is fiy-
Ing guarantees greater degree OF
safety and the chances of completing
its objective are better.
With the flash and daring peculiar
to the Latin temperament, Col de ri.
nedo. in his twinhull nonoplane flying
boat, astounded the universe By delib.
erately flying over the Brazilian
Jungles where a forced landing meant
certain death to the expedition if not
to the crew.
Maj. Beires. the Portuguese airnan.
who has set a goal OF around the
world in 80 days" followed in the wake
OF the Italian plane across the South
Atlantic, but has mapped out peril
Gus transpacific fight from a point 400
miles off the west coast OF South Amer
lea to the Easter Islands, a nonstop
run over a comparatively unfrequented
section of the ocean, of about 300
miles.
Both European expeditions are OF
the dash" variety, race against
time, whereas the United States Army
Air Corps Pan-American Flight IS a
goodwill undertaking and IL cannot
carry out it's announced purpose by
rushing from one port TO another
Hence there should be no comparisons
between the three. no praise for de Pi-
nedo and Beires and criticism for the
Americans in the same breath True.
de Pinedo probably will reach the
United States mainland long before the
Americans and the fact cannot be over.
looked that he left Buenos Aires sew.
eral days after Maj. Dargue and his
pilots. But that constituted part of
his plans. Just as it is necessary for
board trains or automobiles and go in.
land TO visit officials and present let.
ters OF greetings from President Cool
idge.
America has the greatest admiration
for Col. de Pinedo and his assistant
pilot, Capt Del prete. as well as for
Maj. Beires and his comrades. because
they are subjecting themselves to un
usual hardships ard hazards for two
purposes: First, 10 glorify The aero
nautical accomplishments of their owl
nations, and second to broadcast the
fact to the four corners of the earth
that the once broad limitations placed
about aircraft are becoming narrower
and narrower each day.
Great victories are within reach 70
Italy and Portugal but should some u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

One of the most important of the
forty traffic changes recommended to
the Commissioners by Director Ed
ridge is that which would permit
passing on both sides when oVertak'
ing another vehicle. Practiced in
other large cities for many years
ashingtonians should long ago have
begun to operate their cars under this
modern system of traffic control.
This rule is particularly necessary be,
cause of the great waste of street space
in the National Capital. Many motor
lists here are of that type Of drivers
who amble slowly down the middle of
the street, refusing at times to pull
over at the sound Of horn and block
ing at all times overtaking traffic. The
streets in Washington are exception
ally wide and there is no apparent
treason why there should not be full
use and enjoyment of this CON-
munity blessing. AS conditions are
now. however, even on the widest
thoroughfares two lines of traffic,
both hugging the center, constitute the
rule rather than the exception.
In adopting the regulation for two
way passing, the Commissioners will
be taking a progressive step, as it
will not only increase the freedom Of
traffic movement, but, because the sys.
tenn uses all Of the street space, 1t will
cut down the number of careless walk
ers who heretofore have popped out
from behind parked automobiles and
it will give motorists who leave the
curb without looking a lesson in eau.
ton. TO those who view the regulation
with alarm 1t might be suggested that
in cities with far heavier traffic than
in Washington the system Of two.way
passing has been used for years with
a cutting down of accidents and in
Vulnerable benefits. OF course, in
these cities pedestrians have learned
that 1t is foolhardy to step out from
sheltered sidewalk into the seeth.
ing traffic maelstrom Of the street
without observing conditions, and mo-
terists who are parked at the curb
have likewise had impressed upon
them the fact that until they get out
into the traffic stream without inter.
ruption to free-running vehicles, they
are regarded as interlopers. Can any
one say that these are not valuable
traffic lessons to be learned?
For the motorist the system is ex-
tremely simple. 1t merely requires
straight line driving, with no devia-
ton unless observation discloses the
fact that there are no overtaking ves
hicles If the motorist desires to pull
up to the curb and stop he must first
edge himself into the inside lire, and
the same rule applies to a right turn
or to a left turn, if made under the
new turning system. There is too
much earelessness among motorists
and pedestrians in Washington at the
present time. The passing regulation
will of necessity reform both classes
of street users. The motorist will
be unable to make a right-hand turn
from the middle of the street, he cam
not wabble from side to side as he
drives, and he will not pull out from
the curb without looking if he ex.
poets to keep his car in good repair,
while the pedestrian will find that he
cannot wander through the streets in
a needless fashion, but must fit him
self into the general traffic scheme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
Urges Closer Parking
Of Autos Downtown

To the Editor OF The Star:
In Monday evenings Star ! notice a
list of amendments proposed by Mr..
Eldridge, among them being one to
further restrict downtown parking.
Would not present conditions be
bettered if there We're some rule, made
and enforced, limiting the maximum
space which could be left betweef
parked cars?
| have noted instances in one block
where had there been a limiting rule
there would have been enough space
TO afford parking for as many as five
extra cars. If any one doubts this
condition let them walk down Nine
teenth street from G to T., and then
east to Eighteenth, and note the loss
of space that occurs because some
"parking hog got there first The
same condition exists at night near
the downtown theaters.
DANIEL KENNEDY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

A friendly fencing bout in Paris re
suited fatally to one of the contest
ants. In order to be guaranteed
harmless a French duel should be
surrounded with the formalities to in:
sure that it takes place in all serious.
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDFR JOHNSON.
BiissfuI I

Blissfui l.. &.
The grave economist complains
About the price of food;
The Ultimate Consumer gains
In jazz relief renewed.
About the taxes statesmen rage,
And profits too immense;
The price tags evermore engage
Their mighty eloquence.
The Ultimate Consumer leaves
For sympathy no chance;
He simply pays and never grieves
So long as he can dance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

ment of mans divine right to rule
And the conquering Cantonese gen
eral brazenly announces world revolu-
ton to begin there.
The moral of it all is that eternal
vigilance on the part of an enlight-
ened people is better than an army
with banners. in the protection of
liberty The lesson 10 for Americans
<1nnssi6AA 1eaz. ~ Paul w. Collias.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

Unsolved murder mysteries are so
numerous that there is a temptation
to wish that the more vicious crimi-
nails could have as much police super.
vision as is extended to persons who
park overtime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

I'm order to understand certain cor
respondence thoroughly Senator Borah
has applied himself TO the study OF
Spanish. A number of gentlemen
viii feel relieved IL he can be per
suaded to restrain his comment until
he has completed his course Of lessons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

Statement that Henry Ford did not
discriminating taste: but it is no en-
couragement to the circulation man
ager,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

Nicaragua evidently needs a deter
mined influence. In addition to the
Marines, the idea might lie considered
Of sending down Judge Lands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

Even the President of the United
States is compelled to accommodate
himself to conditions as improvements
proceed and housing problems arise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

The March tempest does not con-
Germ the climate alone The taxpayer
always finds March going out like
lion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

"Alienated" affections usually APP
pear not TO have been very strong
in the first place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
Dodaing Complications.

Don't you want the Senate rules
cha nged?'
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
But I'm afraid to start any more
arguments"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
TO the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited TO II or not otherwise cred
ited II this paper and also the Local news
of special dispatches herein are also reserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
Indoor Sport.

Indoor Sport.
did you dance with the Prince Of
Wales when he was in this country"
II did" answered Miss Cayenne.
as he a good dancer"
Comparatively speaking, yes. His
dancing is much better than his horse
manship.
Ancestor worship" said Hi Ho,
the sage of Chinatown, Seldom eX-
tends with much enthusiasm to an
ancestor who departed pennless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

Human ambition is queer" said
Uncle Eben. "A neighbor boy stole
a fiivver an kept progressin' till he
got a Rolls-Royce. Den he got mad
cause he couldn't use de peaitentiary
for q garagA."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

OF carbon diamonds are made,
OF carbon common coal is formed.
Fair one, I'll break, am afraid,
n you are beautified or warmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
Color Scheme.

And still we're botherin our heads
With all the latest news;
They're either iecturin' bout the
Reds
nr ainsin' bout the blues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

Classic costumes have returned.
In order to be up-to-date a lady must
be 9 900 years behind the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

@. To what poem do the lines 80
touch my heart as the Fasteners
do, May the peace of Allah abide with
YOU" belong?-J. w. A.
A. They are the last two lines OF n
short poem entitled "Salaam Alarkum."
The author is unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

Q, What Bible verse appears on the
Washington Monument?-D. +. X.
A. On the twentieth landing Of the
Washington Monument. on the stone
from the Sabbath school children Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church OF
Philadelphia. is the Bible quotation.
Suffer little children to come unto
Me-" from Luke. xviii16.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

Jud Tunkins says too much respect
to take his hat of to his bootlegger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

Q. Why is ground bone fed to poul-
try?--S. X.
A. 1t is used in poultry feed to sup
ply mineral substances. Usually per
cent is used in the mash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24
Rate by Mail-Payable i'm Advance.
Maryland and Virginia.

All Other States and Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-24

Q. Is Aix-la-C hapelle French or
German?-H. F..
a. This is the French name for the
German city OF Aachen. IL did belong
to France from 1898 to 1915.
The Alaska fisherman., 1927-12-15

1st; That the problem is the conservation of fish AND popula- tion. We disagree with the present head of the Bureau of Fisheries who says that the problem is the conservation of fish only.
 2nd: We call attention to the fact that the ENTIRE BURDEN of conservation up to the present time has been placed on the RESIDENT fishermen using MOVABLE gear. We hold that the apparent restric- tion on fish traps requires them to be one mile or more apart, DOES NOT DECREASE THE TOTAL TRAP CATCH but only permits FEWER traps to catch the SAME NUMBER of fish, making the regu- lation a mere matter of economy for the hig cannery trap owner and not at all a conservation measure.
 3rd: The ALASAKA NATIVE BROTHERHOOD calls attention to the fact that neither Henry O'Malley nor any other officer of the Bureau of Fisheries ever consult the expert resident fishermen of Alaska, that the native fishermen of Alaska are among the most expert and have the most abiding love for the fut- ure of this country, and yet none of these officers have ever consult ed them either as individuals or as a great and influential organization.
 4th; Many of the regulations of the Bureau of Fisheries are wholly wrong and discriminatory, among these we call attention to certain of them; Fish Wardens always ar rest seiners who brail their seines on Sunday and YET PERMIT THE TRAILING or TRAPS. We recom- mend that all fish traps be absolute ly emptied of fish either by brailing or releasing the salmon on the hour required by law.
 5th; We recommend that no trap lead be permitted above the low water mark. Give the chance for the fish to get by at half tide"
The Alaska fisherman., 1927-12-15

that this class are usually of the tourist" type, or unable to get jobs in other school systems, makes them as a class undesirable. So the Convention asks that only teachers holding certificates be employed, except in the case of Native teach CTS. Tn their case, it was argued that their intesest in their students is so much greater than others that the lack of certificate is over come.
 School Boards for Bureau Schools
 The Convention also asked that the Bureau of Education consider the advisability of having school boards with powers and duties similar to that of the Territorial schools "in order that the schools might have local supervision
 < Medical Aid
 Attention was called to the fact that the Bureau of Education has withdrawn all nurse service in Southeastern Alaska except at K1a- wock They then ask that nurse service be established especially at points distant from hospitals and doctors as at Klukwan 200 Natives), Angoon (4O0) Natives), Hydaburg (40O Natives), Hoonah (5OO Ma tives), and that nurse service be continued at the other points.
 Tubercular Hospital
 Attention is directed to the fact that there is no tubercular hospital in Alaska for the many cases aris- ing among the natives, and the Bureau of Education is asked to establish such a hospital at some suitable point. This resolution sup ports the memorial passed by the last Territorial Legislature.
 FISH AND GAME
 Fish Traps And Regulations
 The resolution on the above sub ject makes constructive recommen- dations and condemns certain abuses now existing. We reprint the en-
The Alaska fisherman., 1927-12-15

and cnumS are aDOuC uepA0Iou 0"A~ the few remaining seed fish are be- ing caught by fish traps set to fish in June, and
 Whereas the first runs of salmon that used to reach the rivers in July were as plentiful as the salmon that reached the rivers in August and Seutember, and it is necessary that something be done so that the early run may be restored to it's original production,
 "Therefore be it resolved that for the year 1928, there be no fishing either by traps or seiners of any kind south of the fifty-eight forty parallel before the twentieth day of July and that there be no other closed season except the weekly closed season now provided by law"
 Non-Resident Fishermen
 The Natives feel that the United States should protect Alaska exactly as the states of Washington and Oregon protect their citizens.
 Whereas the states of Washing ton. Oregon and California prohibit persons from fishing in their waters until they have lived twelve months in their respective states, and
 "Whereas some means must be found to make it desirable for fish ermen to come to Alaska to make it their permanent home, and thus help the Territory and hasten the time when Alaska shall take it's place as one of the great States of the United States, changing it's re- lation from that of dependence to that of independence,
 *'Be it resolved that Congress of the United States thru our Delegate, the Honorable Dan Sutherland, be asked to adopt for Alaska the same regulations for fishermen as have been adopted by the States of Wash ington, and Oregon, and
 Be it further resolved that the Legislature of Alaska, in aid or anticipation of such a law from Congress, pass PROHIBITORY
Evening star., 1927-12-04


President
Edith Nourse
Clark
q of Educaton
citizenship
Evening star., 1927-12-04
VOL VERNE ADDED
TO ZOO COLLECTION
Rare Specimen From Alaska
Soon to Be on Exhibition
at Park Here.

An Alaskan wolverine, one of the
rarest animals in geological collec-
tions. soon will be shown at the Ma
tional Geological Park here.
The park has been presented with
a fine specimen by DIR. J. G. Chase,
formerly of the Biological Survey,
and now is on its way from Alaska.
The rarity Of the wolverine In park
collections. according to DIR. William
M. Mann. Zoo director. is not due to
its scarcity. but to the difficulty of
catching one alive or in At shape to
be kept in captivity. The wolverine
Is the most powerful of all mammals
for its size and is probably the clever
est animal alive in matching its wits
against men. 1t is a prize for fur
trappers, IL 1t can be caught, but
there are few traps, however clever
ly concealed, which deceive the
creature.
Easily Avoids Traps.
1t will follow up a line of trans
for miles along Northern rivers, care.
fully taking the bait from each one
and removing and eating any other
fur-bearing animal which may have
been captured. Special traps have
been devised for the wolverine him.
self, but generally they simply fur
nish him with a cheap meal without
injuring him. He Is the Houdini of
the animal world.
The wolverine, DR.. Mann said, Is the
largest Of the weasel family, but in
appearance Is more like a small bear.
1t Is black or brown, about two and
one-half feet long. with short legs and
short, bushy tail. It seldom comes
below the northern limits of the
United States, and is most prevalent
in the far north, where it lives on
rabbits, squirrels. beaver and foxes.
1t even has been known to kill and
eat reindeer.
Possesses RavenOus Appetite.
The animal has the most gluttonous
appetite known in the animal king.
dom. Caches Of food left by hunters
are often cleaned out entirely when
discovered by the wolverine. and 1t
will invade the camps of woodsmen,
making q clean sweep of the pantry,
tin cans and all.
When captured 1t Is a desperate
fighter, and is dreaded by trappers. It
never becomes tame.
The Zoo received this week as gift
from M. E. Musgrave Of the Biological
Survey a mountain lion cub, captured
in Arizona this Summer, which Is one
Of the tamest wild animals ever In
the park collection. 1t will jump on
the knees Of the attendants and purr
like kitten.