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Evening star., 1927-12-01
Russia's Plan Ridiculed.

Unless they are totally deficient in
powers of psychological reasoning, the
Russian administrators must have
.foreseen the effect of their proposal
made at Geneva yesterday for the
abolition of all armaments. 1t may
be that they are in fact devoid of
such power. They have certainly man.
ifested inability to understand the
mental processes of other peoples.
Their propaganda for the subversion
OF organized government and the sub
stitution Of the "proletariat" as the
ruling power denoted an incapacity to
appreciate the sense of nationality
which pervades the world.
The reaction to the Litvinoff propo-
sition for the scrapping of all navies
and forts and the disbandment of all
armies has been immediate and en-
phatic So far as the dispatches in
dicate, there is no expression Of faith
In its sincerity. In some quarters the
proposal is viewed as an affront. In
plan derided and condemned; with
virtually no dissent it is stamped as a
trick. 1t is called cynical job"
''grotesque mockery." a stupid in
trigue," clumsy farce" an "impu-
dent rodomontade," a Theatrical buff
foonery, put forward with the tongue
In the cheek"
These expressions clearly denote the
indignant skepticism felt in Western
Europe regarding the Litvinoff offer
ing in the cause of world peace. 1t
Is assumed to be made in bad faith,
without any idea of serious considera-
tion. put forward, indeed, for the pur-
pose Of being rejected. A sinister mo.
tive is assigned to it. It's purpose is
believed to be the discrediting of the
Western powers. But to what end?
II cannot possibly be dreamed by the
Moscow commissars that a mere ges-
ture of this kind will align group
of governments against the reaction
aries" OF Western Europe. 1t must
surely be realized in Moscow that
partnership with the Soviet organiza-
tions by any first-class power is i'm
possible.
Soviet Russia was created by force
OF arms and has subsisted by force
of arms. It must have strong mill
tary organization to keep peace within
its own boundaries. to collect its i'm
posts. to maintain its organization.
Disarmament such as Litvinoff sug-
gests would leave Russia helplessly
weak against the forces of dissent and
disruption. Were it not so grave a
matter, 1t would be a joke to see the
Soviet organization coming forward
with grave face to propose measure
which the world knows would cause
its own ruin il adopted and put into
effect thoroughly and sincerely.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
Hopes to See Capital
Resident Among Heroes

To the Editor of The Star:
For the past 10 months I have had
pleasure in reading many interesting
articles pertaining to "Sea- -faring
Aviation" and 1 have wondered why
Washington has not been able to bid
God-speed to one of its sons or daugh-
ters as a delegate to some foreign
nation via the oir.
Perhaps, as Washington is voteless.
the capitalists feel that it would be
fruitless to back an adventurous per-
son, either for science, publicity or
sport.
However, let us hope that in the
next year, which I understand will
witness many more aviation accom-
plishments, Washington will have at
least one representative. well fortified
with substantial equipment to battle
the elements of the upper strata and
emerge victorious like those brave
men and women of the past season.
Congratulations to them and best
wishes to those who will venture forth
next season!
EUGENE A. SUMMERS.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
Home Owner Opposes
Street-Paving Levies
the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star
Since we of the District have no
vote or voice we become like dumb
driven cattle unless our newspapers
allow the call, even as an infant cry
ing in the night, to reach sensitive and
sympathetic ears. The Star will, ]
hope, give space to this addendum to
my letter of October 27 which, though
more directly personal in it's relation,
is meant to be absolutely free from
animus or rhetorical eXaggeration.
The woman who said she felt about
her tax burdens like Daniel in the
lions den was complaining, believe,
of her Federal income tax. In my
case "Ther amt no such CORE.
Daniel with the lions was calm with
the consciousness of the omnipotence
OF Sheltering Arms. The case here
is more like Mrs. Dumbunny pursued
by the hungry wolves.
This year of grace 1927 has jammed
me down in front of the steam roller
and no escape seems possible. My
home, built through long years of
patient toll, is in danger of being
sold over my head to res7rface
street that I use only with the risks
and enjoyment of an unprotected Pc
destrian-for / am not even the proud
possessor of tin LiZZy, and if in the
tender mercy of kind Providence I
escape the risks, the only enjoyment
that now looms up in imagination is
finally. after years of self-sacrificing
but prompt and regular tax paying
on what 1 vainly imagined was
sheltered home for the sunset of life,
to leave it to join instead the rocking
chair brigade at Blue Plains with what
comfort / can CLEAN from the cer-
tainty that old General Public" will
then be taxed for my upkeep. Does
any one believe that Russia under the
Cars or Italy under Mussolini would
seize PEASANTS hut to pave the
Kings highway?
ANNA J. COOPER.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
Tag Sale Starts Today.

A special sale starts today at the
District Building. With the exception
Of last year, it has started about this
time annually. This sale is certain
to be well patronized, as there are
more than one hundred thousand per-
sons in Washington who cannot really
enjoy the year 1928 unless they at
tend 1t. Last year there was a, long
delay because the shipment of goods
did not arrive on time. but the for
mer schedule Of a thirty-day affair is
now resumed. In short, the sale of
1928 automobile Identification tags,
priced at one dollar apiece. begins
today.
In most sales customers are only
too eager to be the first in line. In
this one, however. IL past experience
proves anything, 1t is just the other
way round. There is a mad struggle
to get in under the wire just before
New Year eve. Procrastination is a
worldwide habit. but in no case prob.
ably does 1t cause as much discomfort
to the procrastinator as in the buying
OF d. G. licenses.
Beginning today. a tag can be OBJ
tained with little inconvenience. A
visit to the Office of Wade H. Coombs.
the filling out of an application, the
handing over Of one dollar, short
stop at the favorite service station
for affixing the plates to the car, and
the job Is done. Contrast this with
the last-minute rush: A circling of
the block many times looking for a
kparking space. walk Of perhaps two
squares to the District Building, a
wait OF two or three hours in a line
TO get to the proper window and the
completion of what should be simple
task. in no humor to face friend
wife" across the dinner table.
Moral: Buy your tags now!
Evening star., 1927-12-01
Colorado Mine Fight Viewed
AS Last Stand of Radicals

in Colorado" says that ''the difficulty
seems to lie in the freedom with
which Colorado justices issue injunc-
tions against strikers. They won't
let the strikers picket the mines
where they used to work. These in
functions are so rigid" continues the
Day, that they interfere with what
should be the personal freedom of the
strikers who are not pickets."
Emphasizing the fact that "the
days of open war between capital and
labor have passed." the Syracuse
Herald makes the comment: "An out
break such as this in Colorado, re-
calling the era of Big Bill Hay.
wood and his killers, serves only to
intensity the labor and industrial
quiet that marks the Nation gen.
orally. There are differences, it is
true, and some Of them, notably in
the soft coal regions, are bitterly con-
tested In the courts and out, but
violence Of the Wobbly brand is lack
ing. For the honor of the Nation
and its laboring masses the I. w. w.
methods in Colorado should be sternly
repressed."
Looking to the origin of the strug-
gle, the Asheville Times states: 'In
virtually all coal-mine strikes, the
public finds, after even casual reading
Of the conflicting arguments, hope
less tangle of economic and social
causes. If Congress is looking for a
big opportunity for some constructive
work. besides the large tasks already
set aside for it by the course of
events, it can take up it's long neg
lected duty In the coal industry.
Dust is accommodating on reports of
coal-mining Investigations made from
time to time over the past decade"
The Wichita Beacon finds in the de.
velopments another argument in
favor of tribunal which will do
justice to the public, at the same time
adjudicating impartially for the liti-
gants In industrial controversy"
''The I. w. W., which began the
present strike" the Newark Evening
News declares, "is persona non grata
to the more conservative majority of
organized labor 1t may be haZarded
that We're the United Mine Workers In
the field, and American Federation of
Labor standards and principles estab-
lished there. the present crisis might
not have developed"
The Providence Journal concludes
that there is no real issue in the
troubles but the /. w. W. The State
government" adds that paper, "will be
recreant to its duty if it does not
promptly punish the radical agents
who led so many ignorant and mis-
guided men to place Of slaughter"
Evening star., 1927-12-01
House-to-House Peddlers.

The Merchants and Manufacturers
Association has issued a warning to
housewives to be unusually careful
et this season in making purchases
from house-to-house peddlers of COM
modities. The association states that,
with the stimulation g@en to buying
by the approach of Christmas. can
yassers of fraudulent goods find easy
prey in the woman of the house.
This warning is well timed. Many
\ of the solicitors are honest and rep
kresent honest concerns. but he
- >ouse field has proved sch
= : $500. one for the dishonest
Evening star., 1927-12-01
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Oregon. 1t now carries the idea Of an
inferior horse.
B. +. " ' D MUSE
A. This title is often applied to
woman poets. Sappho was so desig.
mated by Plato. who was the first to
apply the phrase.
Q. Was any one color popular with
Creole ladies in early Louisiana days?
&C. f.
A. Norman Walker says: "In con-
tradiction to very prevalent but er-
roneous belief that the Southern races
love bright coiors, la Creole dressed
almost always in black The families
being very large from frequent Inter.
marriages and the women going into
mourning for even distant cousins.
they seldom appeared in anything but
black"
Q. What major league has the larg-
est playing field?-S. r.
A. Boston Braves Field, Boston,
Mass.
Q. Whom did Princess Mafalda OF
Italy marry?-I. III.
A. Princess Mafalda Of Italy was
Hitii IACu OlA hoCBltitIbti 30. lJZO, 10
Prince Philip of Hesse. Her home is
in Rome.
Q. Where was the city Of Baby
lon?-A. +. n.
A. The ancient site Of the city is
represented by the villages of Ku-
wairish and .Jimiima on the eastern
bank of the Euphrates and Saniar on
the western bank. The exact location
is SO degrees, "a seconds and 80 min
utes north latitude and Al degrees, %
minutes and 80 seconds east longitude.
Q. How is borax formed?-P. B.
A. Borax is an inorganic salt and
is native where found. 1t is a crys-
talline compound and the horax of
commerce is secured by refining the
crude product.
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Evening star., 1927-12-01
Mid-City Fire Protection.

After careful study of several
months special committee appointed
by the Commissioners to consider the
advisability of installing a high-pres-
sure system for fighting fires in the
business center of the Capital report
ed adversely to that plan and recon-
mended an increase in protection
through the laying of new mains and
the installation of additional fire hy-
drants. With abundant water, and
more points of outlet it was felt that
the NATURALIZATION district could be
given protection equivalent to that af-
forded by the proposed high-pressure
system of special mains fed by pumps
itial cost. The committee estimated
that $6S6,350 would be needed to carry
out its recommendations in full. The
Commissioners, it is stated, have
adopted the project and have written
into the budget an estimate for begin
ming this work, which is to be spread
over a two-year period in execution.
This probably signifies the definite
abandonment of the proposal for a
high.pressure system, the advantage
of which is recognized, but the cost
Of which, owing to the delay that has
occurred since it was first proposed.
has in estimates reached high figure.
When the high-pressure plan was first
advocated it was computed that the
cost of special mains and riverside
pumps would be about 100000. The
computation now places it at many
times that sum. Had Congress then
needed the request for this form Of
is that within which the Governments
own properties are chiefly located,
there would today be no difficulty on
the score of cost. But, as in so many
other matters. procrastination has
proved expensive. The substitute plan
which is now being written into the
estimates costs nearly seven times as
much as the high pressure would have
cost if adopted and installed when
first proposed.
The installation of larger mains and
of additional hydrants will yield abun-
dant water for fighting fires in the
downtown sections. 1t wYll not, how.
ever, lessen the cost Of Fire Depart
ment maintenance. It will be neces-
sary to provide tractor pumps, where
as with the high-pressure system
these pumps could be eliminated in
that area. Moreover, the water to be
thus distributed throughout the high
valuation area for possible use in ex.
tinguishing fires must all come from
the reservoirs and filtration plants
Under the high-pressure system fire.
fighting water is drawn from the river.
Economical reasons having dictated
the rejection Of the high-pressure sys-
tenn and the adoption Of the plan for
larger mains and more hydrants, 1t Is
to be hoped that this project will be
provided for in full by Congress, and
that the motor-pump equipment of the
department will be augmented in
keeping with the larger water supply.
Washington must have adequate fire.
fighting facilities. The necessity for
giving it the best possible is increased
by the new Government building
project just starting. which will add
greatly to the values requiring pro-
lection in the high-valuation area.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
Old-Age Pension
Measure Favored

To the Editor of The Star:
I think the press Of the country
should use it's influence with Congress
at this session to pass an old-age
pension for heads of families past 60
or 65 years, and women, too. They
are the ones that made the country
what it is today and they deserve 1t.
The tax would be so small no one
would feel the loss. Furthermore, it
would make more business and stimu-
late trade, and the old folks would
not feel the sting of poverty and want
as they do now. Most foreign coun-
tries have such a law and we ought
to have it, too. L. TAYLOR.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
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Evening star., 1927-12-01
That Rare Poise.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Poise is that quality which enables
man to hum a tune while the red
signal light prevents him from catch
ing the street car leaving from the
opposite corner.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

Trouble brewing in the Balkans"
The line is familiar incident Of the
business of the experienced typograph-
ical expert.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
Awaiting Specifications.

From the Muncie Morning Star.
Milwaukee has ousted its school su.
perintendent, although 1t has not yet
been determined what kind Of propa-
,ganda he was fostering.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Crime.
We're deeply occupied In crime,
Which works grotesquely.
We set it forth, from time to time,
So picturesquely!
And, after all, it might be right
In life's contention,
To say that crime, 'mongst folk polite,
One does not mention.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
Start Right.

From the Roanoke Times.
The same sort of good behavior for
which they get time off their sen.
tence would have kept thasa out Of
prison in the first place.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

1t may be found that grand juries
would be more efficient if they did
not have to concern themselves with
details of so many love affairs.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

Presidential candidates are numer-
GUS. In the annals of fame it is some
thing to be remembered even in the
ct cetera class.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
Pre-empted.

From the Arkansas Democrat.
The tough luck of it is that when
the early bird catches the worm he
has to take it home to feed the little
ones.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

Women no longer wear wells in
Turkey nor find their feet in China.
The civilized awakening brings new
hope of beauty doctors and chiropo.
dists.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
Opinion.

opinion.
"What is your opinion Of prohibi-
tion?"
81 hesitate to express It," answered
Senator Sorghum. why should a
responsible statesman go on record
about something that, as yet, isn't?"
Evening star., 1927-12-01

The white collar man" is powerless
to register protest.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

The silk hat has been banished from
evening attire. The aviator's outfit
promises to be the ceremonial costume.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

Interesting aspects of radio broad
casting at the present time, as they
appeal to home listeners-in, may be
| stated as follows:
/. Tho ideal of tone, instead of vol
ume
2. Gradual disappearance of the
''bloopers."
3. Soft pedal on speeches.
4, Use OF lesser.known compositions
of great composers.
5. Introduction of great musicians,
such as Henry Hadley, to the Ameri-
can public at large.
6. standardization of programs.
These are but half a dozen of the
surfaces which appear on the ever
changing face of the great art and
science which the world calls radio
broadcasting."
There are many more facets. which
may be considered later, strictly from
the standpoint of the man who buys
a radio receiving set, erects an an
tenna and begins to ''listen-in.'
The work in the broadcasting sta
tions themselves interests him only
in so far as it reflects itself from the
mouth of his loud speaker. The
equally important spheres of invention
and progress in the construction of re-
ceivers also are of interest to him
only as they affect his home "out-
put"
Today the quality of reception, as
the result of steady advance, is at
peak point, the result of applied elec-
tricity and acoustics at their best. 1t
is now possible to secure tone, as
opposed to mere volume, and to
achieve it in abundance as well.
Five years ago the great cry of the
radio fan was for volume. The man
who could rig up a three-tube am.
plifier to hitch to his three e-tube re-
generatlve set was the wonder of his
neighbors.
Many a man, in those days, turned
on his set when the local broadcaster
started, and walked around the block,
to see how far away he could hear
the output.
If the piano came over with a tinny
sound, and the voice of a speaker
was so muff1ed that no one could un-
derstand what the fellow was saying,
it was all one to the dyed-inthe-wool
enthusiast.
The hardy man who held out for
"tone" was looked upon as a strange
bird in the land of the ether. Radio
dealers proudly displayed sets at
work at their worst, sending forth
such awful tones that no sensible
man would think Of buying the thing
except as a novelty.
Successful monographs Of that day.
however, held the inventors and man.
ufacturers to the true mark of tone
quality. Within three years such
strides had been made that the phono-
graph manufacturers were taking les
sons humbly at the feet of radio.
Today the best and most costly
phonograph phs are a cross between
radio and a phonograph. while radio
receiving sets themselves, with their
cone and exponential speakers, are
tone producers first and foremost.
The "power tubes" placed on the mar
ket two years ago are in reality tone
tubes" Although they require 1875
volts and higher for their proper
operation, the main thing they do
for set is to better it's tone.
Thus the old-time fans" were more
or less right in their stressing vol.
ume, after all, for without a certain
amount of power there can be no
proper rendition of an orchestra. The
problem of modern sets that disturb
a residence neighborhood through the
Evening star., 1927-12-01
A Training School.

From the Lansing State Journal.
Circus and vaudeville contortionists
are doubtlessly recruited from college
cheer leaders.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

Jud TunkinS says love makes the
world go round and hatred tries to
stop it now and then for war.
In Forgiving Spirit.
1--WE must love our enemies"
II can't go quite that far" said
Miss Cayenne. "All hope for is a
chance to sympathize with them"
mo man Is an enemy" said Hi Ho.
the sage Of Chinatown. who honestly
understands other mems hopes and
hardships."
Equine DislOyalty.
1.-THE Prince of Wales fell off his
horse"
"a very foolish move on the part
of the animal. I am beginning to
question the sagacity of the horse"
Fight Finality.
The way war to end,
With morals derelict,
Is to convince friend
/ He's permanently licked.
II says my prayers" said Uncle
Eben, but goes to work at am. to
help de answers come true"
Evening star., 1927-12-01
Evolution.

Evolution.
A merry mountain maid was she,
Fond Of the huckleberry.
She hit Broadway vamp to be,
All to the merry. merry.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

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ing edition is delivered by carriers within
The city at 80 cents per month; daily .nly.
40 cents per month Sundays only 20 cents
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telephone Main 5000. Collection is made by
carrier at end of each month.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

Jud Tunkins says love makes the
world go round and hatred tries to
stop it now and then for a war.
Evening star., 1927-12-01
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Evening star., 1927-12-01

Q. What major league has the larg-
est playing fields. r.
A. Boston Braves Field, Boston,
Mass.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

Q. Whom did Princess Mafalda OF
Italy marry?-I III.
a. Princess Mafalda OF Italy was
married on September %. 1925, TO
Prince Philip Of Hesse. Her home is
in Rome.
Evening star., 1927-12-01

Q. How is borax formed?-P. b.
A. Borax is an inorganic salt and
is native where found. 1t is a crys-
talline compound and the horax of
commerce is secured by refining the
crude nrnd11ct
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-03-03
Safe-Blowers Fail AT Sob" In
Pierce,

Sheriff Casteel was called to Pierce,
West Va, Friday, to conduct an in
vestigation following an attempt to
blow open large safe in the Buxton
Landstreet building in that town dur
ing Thursday night.
On making his approach to the
town Sheriff Casteel saw two suspic-
ious looking youngsters along the
highway, and after reaching the town
and gathering information concern
ing these boys, their arrest followed.
It was learned this morning that
after a hearing before a magistrate
at Pierce, the boys were held for the
action Of the Circuit Court.
The safe is used by the Davis Coal
& Coke Company and also by the
Post Master of Pierce, and it is said
that at the time of the attempted
robbery large sum of money was in
it.
: 1t is said that nitro glycerine was
used by the would-be robbers, and
that the door of the safe was badly
damaged.