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Evening star., 1927-08-01
Ambulance Speed.

Maj. Hesse has warned hospitals
of this city to hold down the speed of
their ambulances and has issued
an ultimatum that arrests will follow
II drivers exceed the limit. To make
the matter complete in every way the
police head also instructed the insti-
tutions to see to it that the sirens on
the big vehicles are used sparingly
SO that those with tender ear-drums
will not suffer unnecessarily. The
first the public learned of this strange
and unusual order was when one of
the hospitals announced that it would
obey the new rule.
From the time that the first auto
mobile was invented and the first traf-
fic problem arose fire engines and am
balances have been given not only
the right of way over all other traffic,
but have been allowed to exceed the
speed limit and to violate regulations
in emergency runs. How. then, does
Washington's police head reconcile
this fact with such an order? How
can he pass Judgment on whether or
not persons life may be saved by
a speedy run? Or how can he arrive
at the conclusion that it is not per-
fectly safe for an ambulance, with
right of way and siren blowing, to get
its patient to the hospital in the short
est possible time?
Of course, 1t may be that some peo-
pie are put into nervous fits whenever
they hear the shrek of the siren or
that stupid motorists cannot under
stand that they must give up right of
way at the approach of an ambulance.
1t would seem, however, that Wash.
ington is too large city to cater to
this class alone. If people are annoyed
by the horn or lack the common sense
then follows that they should move to
the country where the only noise they
will have to contend with is the moo.
ing of ths cow and the only traffic the
hay wagon on the way to the barn.
This is modern and progressive
city. Ambulances on errands of
mercy should not be forced to crawl
to answer emergency calls. All traffic
should give way and the hospital ma
chine should give plenty Of warning
by a continuous sounding of it's siren.
Those motorists who refuse to comply
in the fundamental right-of-way rule
should be deprived of their permits,
and the others whose ears are Jared
should buy little cotton for stuffing.
Washington will. not tolerate condi-
ton that reduces the efficiency of it's
ambulances and will hold the Police
Department responsible if ridiculous
conception of the situation results in
the loss of life that otherwise could
be saved.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

@. How large Is Rumania?-N. G.
A. Its territory was. greatly in.
creased as a result of the treaties fol-
lowing the World War; 1t now has
an area of 122,2S2 square miles and
population Of about 100000.
@. How many people attended the
Decoration day races at the Speedway
in Indianapolis?-E j. b.
A. The official paid attendance is
not of public record. Newspapers es-
timated the crowd at between 135, 900
and 100000.
@. Why Is the South American tea
called "mate"?-J. E. S.
A. The term mate" which has by
usage become attached to this product,
belongs originally to the vessels in
which 1t was infused for drinking:
these were usually made of gourds or
calabashes, often trained into curious
forms during their growth. Into the
hollow vessels thus formed a small
quantity of the material is put and
boiling water is added. The effect of
mate is much the same as that of
tea, stimulating and restorative, ow-
ing to the presence of large proper
ton Of caffeine.
@. Do Eskimos live In the same
type Of house the year around?-E.
b. III.
A. The dwellings are always of
two kinds-tents for Summer and
houses or huts for Winter use. The
tents are made of sealskin; the igloos,
or Winter houses, are far more va
ried in structure among the different
groups. They are usually built of
stones, chinked and covered with moss
and banked up with snow. The en-
trance Is long passage high enough
to admit a man crawling upon hands
and knees.
@. How many people are killed In
traffic accidents in Boston?-S. K. B.
A. For each 100000 inhabitants
III persons were killed last year.
@. How many negro college gradu.
ates are there in America?-S. A.
A. There are in the United States
about 10000 negro college graduates.
Six hundred and seventy-five received
the bachelors degree last year. The
degree Of doctor Of philosophy has
been awarded to 29 negroes by Ameri.
can universities.
@. When did the Salvation Army
come to America?-C. S. d.
A. In 1879. 1t originated In London
in 1865, but was known as the Chris.
ton Mission until the late seventies,
when the name was changed to the
Salvation Army.
Q. Where is the Moffat Tunnel?-
M. H.
A. 1t Is in Colorado, about so miles
west or Denver on the Denver & Salt
Lake City Railroad. 1t shortens the
distance between the two cities by
173 miles.
@. What city Is called the San Fran
cisco of South America?-P. A. r.
A. Valparaiso, Chile, is given this
name because, like San Francisco. it
Is so hilly that part Of the city is built
In the valley and part on the hills. and
because 1t has suffered earthquakes
and has had to be rebuilt.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
Sir Harry Johnston.

death in England of Sir Harry John
ston, explorer. author, painter and
pioneer in British colonization in
Africa. He was sixty-nine years of
age. and In that span of life had done
many things of note. He was, indeed,
one Of the remarkable men of the
period. a type of the British adven-
turer imbued with the purpose Of ex-
tending the dominion of the empire
and maintaining it's prestige. To
Americans Sir Harry Johnston is best
known as the author Of number Of
Evening star., 1927-08-01
From the Montana rd-Herald.

Mussolini has closed %, 900 bars In
Italy and threatens to take the licens-
es away from lot of others. Thus
it appears that Italy has drink
problem just like the United States.
which is dry-in spots. Drunkenness
in Italy is increasing. And the effects
are beginning to show, as Mussolini's
order will indicate.
In Italy statistics show that only
l,315 deaths from alcoholism occurred
in 1925, while in 1922 the figure was
less than half that number.
The chief difficulty that faces the
fascist government is that, although
the export trade in Italian wines is
small compared to that of France,
there is one-third as much again more
land devoted to the cultivation of
grapes for wines in Italy than In
France or Spain. Wine is abundant
and cheap. and the economic pros
perity of the country has led to ex-
cessive drinking. and drunkenness in
the streets of the large towns is now
a common sight. whereas it was. ex-
tremely rare Is years ago. Signor
Mussolini called the attention of the
country to these facts in recent
speech. He made II plain, at the same
time. that he Is not in favor Of
abstinence.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
Strong Views on Nicaragua
Reveal Differing judgments

pendent Democratic) believes that "the
ghosts of these slaughtered Nicara-
guans will rise for years to come. 20
trouble us. They will give the Latin
Americans battle-cry akin to our
Remember the Maine.' Unless
the United States can and will go at
THIS task comparatively, acting in con-
junction with the rest of Latin Amer.
lea, when local disturbances arise. its
good intentions will always be doubted.
and 1t will be hated and feared to its
own loss and the loss of all the Amer
lcaS, continues the News. The Port
land Oregon Journal Gndependent)
maintains that Secretary kellogg is
costing American business. untold
millions"
1T is perfectly we'll known" accord
ing TO the Des Moines Register Gnde-
pendent Republican,, that the peace
that we enforced was a Diaz peace.
The Liberals accepted it because they
were told they had to-" The Register
also remarks that ave might wen re.
member that the Boston tea party was
called the work of bandits" The
Rochester Times-Unio (independent)
auds: The vice of the situation has
Ialn IN the fact that one of the Drin-
clpal two Nicaraguan factions has not
DeHeVed, and does not believe, that il
VIII get square deal from the limited
states. The Youngstown Vindicator
tDemocratic) argues: Certainly an ex-
pianatlon is due the American peoDla
as TO just what our Government is
uolng In Central America. If we are
eleIe merely to protect American in
hurry"
. Ocotal is in perfect harmony with
tne morality of America as that
IIloranty has been illustrated by MIR.
Coohdge, contends the Birmingham
news tDemorratic). which quotes the
Fresldents statement on the oil scan.
dal to the effect that ''the thing really
TO be wondered at was that there had
been so little corruption at Washing.
ton when there might have been so
much corruption there" and imagines
the President saying: 1.-THE thing real.
ly to be marveled at in Nicaragua is
that only 800 Nicaraguans were
we hold aloof from the League of
Nations lest our boys be committed to
fight on foreign soil in a quarrel be-
tween outsiders" suggests the Omaha
World Herald independent, land vet,
without congressional authorization,
and although no act of aggression has
been committed against our territory.
tnat is just precisely what they are
DOING"
We don't feel much patriotic pride
When we think about that Nicaraguan
.Dattle, says the Little Rock Ar
Kansas Democrat Oemocratic), and the
Baltimore Sun independent Demo-
cratic) ayers: THE most stolidly COM
placent of American citizens would
nave no trouble in placing RESPONSE
olilty II another nation sent it's troops
where they had no business to be,
and then found it necessary to slaugh-
ter natives by raining bombs from the
air in order to protect the troops"
Evening star., 1927-08-01
Fleeing Bootleggers Are
Potential Murderers
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
/ wish to compliment you on the
editorial, ''The Pursuit of Criminals" :"
which appeared in The Star Of July
20. We find in the newspapers today
what in effect is an encouragement
of crime. This is not so much an in.
dorsement of the acts Of lawbreakers
as 1t is continual campaign of de.
nunciation for those whose business
it is to enforce the law. Every pre-
text is seized to belittle and discourage
the police and prohibition enforcement
officers, until one sometimes wonders
whether the criminal is not the more
hOnored member of our present social
organization and the man who con-
scientiously strives to preserve our
government the pariah.
Our roads are becoming more unsafe
for the ordinary traveller each month.
Every bootlegger in his high-powered
car is a potential murderer and should
be hunted down relentlessly. It is
time we were praising the man who
chases such scoundrels. We need
more of such lucid, unanswerable
arguments as that contai:led in your
splendid editorial. H. N. VINALL
Evening star., 1927-08-01
Says Real Service
Is to Feed Animals
To the Editor Of The Star:

The Animal Rescue League receiv-
ed, in my opinion, undeserved indorse-
ment in the news item in The Star
of July IS, wherein the residents of
this city were urged to aid in bringing
to the league dogs and cats that have
been left behind by families which
had gone on vacations. The news
item in question spoke of the leagues
one automobile as being busy all day
"in vain effort to take all the waits
to Kind Harbor."
Why should your reporter call such
a place "Kind Harbor"? Does he not
know that the Animal Rescue League
kills almost all the animals taken
there?
The last published animal report
of the Animal Rescue League shows
that SO per cent Of the animals taken
there were killed. Therefore, 1t is a
gross error and a shame to refer to
that institution as Kind Harbor."
Those who truly love animals wish
them to live. They should not be ex-
horted to carry animals to their death.
Rather should they be encouraged to
feed them during the temporary alb
sence of the owners. That is real
kindness.
Mortals cling to life most tenacious
ly. Let us reflect that animals love to
live too. We should be loath to take
their lives. Give them a chance.
FRANCIS D. SCOTT.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

The absurdity and cruelty of the an
cient Greek mythology today is ap-
parent to all men throughout the
world, but at the time of its height it
took sublime nerve to speak a word
against it.
Lucretius, no doubt. was regarded
! as a superbolshevist when he penned
his tribute to Epicurus, who, he says,
first dared to raise his eyes to heaven
and call the bluff of Jove and his tin
thunderbolts.
The modern reader, in following the
translation by II. A. j. Munro of THE
Nature of Things" by Lucretius, must
keep in mind that the author was
speaking solely of the system of "ra-
ligion" which then fettcred the minds
of men.
when human life to view lay fouIly
PROSTATE upon earth. crushed down
under the weight of religion, who
showed her head from the quarters of
the heaven with hideous aspect lower
ing upon mortals, n man of Greece
ventured first to lift up his mortal
eyes to her face" begins this majestic
bit of verse.
Him neither story of gods nor thun-
derbolts nor heaven with threatening
roar could quell: they only chafed the
more the eager courage of his soul.
filling him with desire to he the first
to burst the fast bars of natures por-
tails.
'"Therefore the living force of his
soul gained the day; on he passed far
beyond the flaming walls of the world
Ind travorSed throughout in mind and
spirit the immeasurable universe:
when he returns conQuerer to tell
us what can, what cannot come into
being; in short, on what principle each
thing has it's powers defined, it's deep
set boundary mark.
"Thercfore religion is put under foot
and trampled upon in turn; us his vic
tory brings level with heaven"
So, today, every discovery of man.
whether in morals or science, brings
mankind in closer relation with
Heaven. or God, and into a deeper
understanding of life, the miraculous.
1t seems the saddest thing in all
this world that earnest men, attempt
ing to use their God.given minds,
worse, vet this has ever been the
history of the world. and probably
will keep on SO being.
Possibly, in 1927 in Washington,
d. c., some persons will read the last
paragraph quoted above, and imme-
diately become outraged in mind be-
cause, forsooth, a Roman gentleman
1000 years ago had an honest thought
or two!
We hope not; in fact, give the read
ers of This and That credit for in
tinitely more sense, not only in its
ordinary meaning, but also in that
of Il sense of humor. A sense of hui
NOR has to do, not only with Wit.
as such, but even as much with a
common-sense view of life, a gentle
manly restraint of invective. a will
ingness to refrain from being Of
Tended.
TO us there is something wonder
fully inspiring in Lucretius' picture
of Epicurus and his soul, passing far
beyond the walls of the world. and
traversing throughout in mind and
spirit the immeasurable universe.
This is a flight that any one may
make, due to the powers of the mind
and spirit with which mankind have
been blessed. If the individual can
make it in no other way, he can do
so by reading great book.
What matter if you agree with the
thought? The spirit of high adven-
Evening star., 1927-08-01
Friend of Animals
COmmends Article
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
Your paper of Saturday evening.
July %, contains an article on the
editorial page with regard to the in
shown pets by owners leav-
ing the city in the Summer for long
or short periods, making no provision
for their care. cannot commend you
too highly for this article. I only
hope you may spread enough such re-
liable propaganda abroad that either
ignorant or unkind people may feel it.
AS an active clubwoman, am always
interested in such good articles look
ing toward uplift, and wish on all
occasions to use my voice in the in
terest of our much-loved and faithful
friends. the dogs and cats.
MRS. L., w. BIDDLE.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
High F'v'"y.

High F'v'"y.
When he the flowing bowl pursued
Until the early dawn,
And played at cards, with hopes re-
newed,
Till all his wealth was gone.
When his relations viewed with dread
His finish, by and by,
Our heads we sadly shook and said
That he was flying high"
An aviator, young and bold,
Starts for the lofty heights,
In every moment self-controlled
Amid the lonely nights.
He makes, with an untroubled brow,
His pathway through the sky;
This is the type of man just now
That's really flying high"
Evening star., 1927-08-01

When a prominent Democrat de-
clares he will not be candidate for
the presidency. a large number OF
fellow prominent Democrats appear to
find it difficult to restrain an impulse
to rush forward, grasp him by the
hand and congratulate him on his
political perspicuity.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

Pugilism as an index of prosperity
will reveal glad assurance when the
prices of Tunney-Dempsey .ringside
seats are finally announced. Extrava-
CANT payment for entertainment must
imply liberal reserve for necessities.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

1t is confidently expected that when
Henry Ford sticks to the line of
thought in Which he has been pre-
eminent. he will turn out an airship
apology.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

The Post Office Department, habit
ually submitted to all kinds of criti-
cism. looms large in admiring atten-
ton now. The air mail service is
recognized as the great training school
for aces.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

It is amicably understood by all con-
cerned that the American Minister to
Ireland is expected to concern himself
with national relationships and not to
volunteer as referee in any more or
less local dissenSions.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

Whatever may be decided on as
should have an understanding that
any ships it builds will be as nearly
as possible non-scrapable.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
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Of snecial dlsnatches herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1927-08-01

Portraits Of Hugh Gibson leave the
impression that in addition to being
thoroughly rehearsed in his lines ne
is well able TO look the part of the
Diplomat.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

John Barleycorn, in recent synthetic
demonstrations, reveals himself as
most dangerous when he mixes gaso-
line with his gin.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

An important evidence of peaceful
in relation to the fact that nobody
seems inclined to quarrel with the
hotel bills.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
Wasted. at That.

From the Indianapolis News.
1t seems to take a good deal of type,
either to get the Stillmans married or
to keeD them that way.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
The Real Question.

From the Fort Wayne News-sentinel.
It's not of so much interest to us
how any star manages to break into
the movies as why!
Evening star., 1927-08-01
The Champion Kissee.

From the Des Moincs Evening Tribune.
The lady of our United States cur
reney has the long distance record for
being kissed good-by.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
Onward and Upward.

From the Lafayette Journal and Courier.
There Is q type Of graduate whose
TIE top and golf the rest of the
way up.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

Conservative as usual. London be-
lieves firmly in British sea supremacy
because it has long been customary.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

In naval conferences it looks as II
some one were determined to rock the
boat.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
Mixing.

"That young man appears ill.,"
Drink" whispered Miss Cayenne.
"Victim of alcohol?"
mo. Salad dressing and ice cream
soda"
Evening star., 1927-08-01
Ins and Outs.

"Politics seems to depend a great
deal on publicity"
"It does,' answered Senator Sor-
ghum. you've got to learn when to
get into the newspapers and when to
get out"
Evening star., 1927-08-01

From the Hartford Times.
Few men past 80 can trundle the
lawnmower long without marveling
that Dempsey was able to come back.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
Lightning Bug.

The lightning bug wings on his way.
His lamp gives but a feeble ray.
"And yet" said he, "a place I've won
To rank with stars and moon and sun.
However slight appears my glow
Mid the illuminating show,
I'm of the few content to be
Delivering light entirely free"
Evening star., 1927-08-01
GOOd.by. Bill.

Shakespeare wrote some able rhyme;
But none Of it would go
With pleasure for the present time
Across the radio
Evening star., 1927-08-01

Jud Tunkins says man who wants
everything in sight seldom figures on
the trouble that goes along with the
effort to handle too many different
kinds of business.
Evening star., 1927-08-01

Il likes camp meetin'," said Uncle
Eben. 1T pears to be bout de only
place where a whole lot o. folks kin
git together without serious differ
ences Of opinion"
Evening star., 1927-08-01

The Evening star with the Sunday morn
ing edition is delivered by carriers within
the city at 90 cents per month; daily only.
as cents ner month Sundays only. 20 cents
rer month Orders NAV bc sent by mail or
telenhone Man 5000 Collection is made by
carrier at end of each month.
Evening star., 1927-08-01
No COncealment.

NO OOnCealnent.
The fiapper creates a scare.
But this we're knowing:
A hip flask she could never wear
Without it's showing.
"A truly successful statesman"
said Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown.
lis one who, in a crucial hour, can
command as much public adulation as
a triumphant athlete"
Evening star., 1927-08-01

IN opposition to the administration
policy, the Iayton Daily News tinde-
, 1927-10-20
around two hundred and fifty million

around two hundred and fifty million
dollars.
Annapolis. A meeting was held be
tween citizens of the town and cadet
representatives of the naval academy
with army engineer corps relative TO
dredging Of the channel from Chesapeak
Bay into Annapolis and for widening
and deepening the city harbor.
Chicago.-B. B. Johnson, for many
years the center of the Major League
Baseball, quietly retired yesterday from
the presidency of the American League,
delivering his RESIGNATION verbally 10 the
board of directors.
, 1927-10-20
knowledge Of their problems and needs,
acting as a liaison officer for the Virgin
Islands, is a necessity.
ITO be c~0ntinued.)

u. S, NAVAL RADIO STATION
OCTOBER 18TH. 1927.
Courtesy OF the Associated PreSs.)
Weather report this vicinity normal.
Washington. Senator Borah believes
that prohibition is still a national issue
and has announced his intention to call
upon political parties to take a definite
stand % law enforcement.
Chiceqo. Clubs, hotels and cafes here
are threatened with a years paddock by
the prohibition administrator unless the
pr0priet0rs prevent their patrons from
bringing in liquor, carried in hip pocket
TASKS.
Mexico City. General Alvarez has re.
ported to the authorities here that the
rebel General Iomez has eluded Federal
troops and may reach the coast.
Washington.-Mexico Ambassador Teller
left Washington for Mexico City on urgent
personal affairs. Dwight Morrow, new
Iy appointed American Ambassador to
Mexico was a guest with his wife and
daughter of President Coolidge at the
White House.
Nogales. ~ The American Consul at
MazatIen has been informed that Charles
Thomas, a mining man, kidnapped three
weeks ago by bandits, has been released
upon payment of one thousand dollars
ransom.
Los Angeles. Aimee Semple McPher-
son has left Los Angeles for Mount Will
son to recuperate from burns and shock
received when a short circuit in an cleo
trical health appliance knocked her IN
c0uciOus Tor one hour.
Denver IIeup Of all Colorado mines
we're imminent as 4, LOCO northern miners
voted to join the strike called in the
southern fields by the |. w. W. Citizens
Committee.
Birmingham, Ala. Trial of eleven
men here on bribery and kidnapping
charges arising out of jefferson county
masked hoEging, were postponed until
January End to await the outcome of GER
tain cases that have been appealed.
Toledo. The National Boxing AssOcia-
ton has declared that controverted long
count il the Dempsey Tunney fight was
a dead issue, but advocated a neW rule
that the timekeeper must start counting
when the boxer is foored.
NashingtOn.-IWO women were among
the twelve jurors elected and sworn in
today 10 sit In judgement in ,he case 0f
Fall ard Sinclair, oil magnate, charged
with conspiracy 10 defraud The United
States in connection with the so called