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Evening star., 1928-05-15
Results of Senate's Inquiry
Followed With Mild Interest

nal, have shown so many abuses not
covered by the old act that the Senate
judiciary committee Is already consid-
ering action"
Criticizing the questions put to Mr.
Hoover by the committee of inquiry.
the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch charges
that ''it arrogates TO itself the powers of
something like a national grand Jury
proceeding under a general charge to
investigate the state of the Union in all
It's aspects. The committee has done
no actual harm, but it is in the way Of
making itself ridiculous" concludes the
Ledger r-DiSpatch.
The Harrisburg Telegraph protests
that In its opinion instead OF the
United States Senate being the dignified
now a political club. organized for the
purpose OF promoting personal ambi-
tions and Furnishing all not in accord
with individuals or blocs In that body"
Nevertheless. the Ithaca Journal
News feels that ''at any rate, supervi-
sion of expenditures can do no harm
1t will have the effect Of preventing or
of driving underground the activities OF
those with private ends to serve. 1t
will make for moderation in expendi-
lures as, WELL" concludes that paper
while the Duluth Herald offers the opin-
ion: The Senate helps to let in the
light. There Is no reason to
believe that any boosting group or any
candidate has been unduly lavish TO
date. So much the better. Turn on the
light. Let the public know who are be-
hind the guns"
"The resolution authorizing the crea-
ton of such a committee" according to
the Chicago Daily News. was adopted
unanimously and without word OF ex-
planation. No explanation was needed
The facts brought out by the Teapot
Dome investigating committee In regard
to viii Hays bizarre financial methods.
his manner of meeting heavy campaign
deficits and disposing of parcels OF
bonds. mysteriously obtained and dis
cretely not credited to their contribu-
tors, had supplied part of the explana-
ton In advance"
The Baltimore Sun suggests that ''it
may very we'll be that senatorial inves-
legations, with resultant publicity, viii
prove the only effective check on large
expenditures.
Evening star., 1928-05-15
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

There is no other agency in the world
that can answer as many legitimate
questions as our free information bureau
in Washington, d. G.. This highly or
ganized institution has been built up
and Is under the personal direction Of
Frederic j. Haskin. BY keeping in con-
slant touch with Federal bureaus and
other educational enterprises it is In a
position to pass on to you authoritative
information of the highest order. Sub
NIT your queries to the staff of experts
whose services are put at your free dis
posal. There is no charge except 2
cents in stamps for return postage
Address The Evening Star Information
Bureau. Frederic j. Haskin, director,
Washington, d. C.
@. Why Is the interest computed In
bank always written in red ink?-G.
A. P.
A. The use Of red ink by many banks,
particularly savings banks. to note inter-
est Is simply matter of convenience, the
interest being more easily distinguished
from the principal sums by being writ
ten in colored ink. Any color preferred
may be used or It is not necessary TO
use a different color.
@. Can the North Star be seen
throughout the entire night at all sea-
sons Of the year?-L. D. A.
A. The Naval Observatory says that
from any given place in the northern
hemisphere the North Star occupies ap-
proximately the same apparent position
in the sky throughout the entire night
and also throughout an entire year.
@. How many gallons Of medicinal
whisky are still in Government ware
houses?-A. F. w.
A. No special classification Is made
entitled medicinal whisky. At the
close of the fiscal year 1927 the total
amount of whisky in the warehouses
was 20,904,071.2 gallons
@. Where was Victor Herbert born?-
E. NJ. C.
A. He was born in Dublin, Ireland.
February /, 1859.
@. How should medals be mounted in
order to preserve them?-W. G..
A. The Smithsonian Institution mounts
medals on black cardboard. placing
Camphor under the glass cover. which
is the same size as the cardboard, and
Evening star., 1928-05-15

frames with wooden molding. The cam
phor keeps the medals from furnishing.
@. Why is the Colosseum in such a
wrecked condition?-H. G.. p.
A. Severe lightning storms, earth
quakes and other causes which COM
bined to wreck the impaired city in the
sixth century caused the ruined and
half-burted condition of the Colosseum
and other large structures. The great
est damage was wrought by those who
regarded the Colosseum as a quarry.
Out OF 1t were built many medieval
palaces.
@. When lacquer Is wearing of
sterling silver what can be done TO i'm
prove its appearance?--C. Z. O'C.
A. The Bureau of Standards says
that the lacquer should be removed by
a solvent, such as lacquer thinner or
butyl acetate. II the objects are dig
colored, they should be cleaned with a
silver cleaner and washed and dried
carefully, avoiding finger marks on the
surface. The silver may then be re-
lacquered with clear lacquer for sill
verware sold by most lacquer manufac-
turers. After lacquering the objects
should be dried at 100 TO 100 degrees
Fahrenheit for 30-45 minutes Time
and money might be saved by taking
the articles TO an electroplating plant
or to jeweler.
@. How many Of Europe's rulers are
bachelors?-R. T.
A. The only unmarried sovereign Of
Europe who is mature is King Boris OF
Bulgaria.
Q. What is the Sojourners' Club
r. H. M.
A. The Soiourners' Club is a Masonic
club. the members Of which are Masons
and active or retired officers of the
Army. Navy and Marine Corps.
O. Did Cotton Mather actually be-
lieve in Witches?-W. w. G..
A. Cotton Mather did literally sub
scribe to belief in witchcraft. In 1895
he wrote Memorable Providences Re-
lating TO Witchcraft and Possession, IN
which he told Of cases he had observed.
During the Salem witchcraft excite
ment in 1892 he published Wonders OF
the Invisible World" to confirm believers
in that kind of demoniae possession.
Evening star., 1928-05-15

both to direct and to executs the oper-
a.ion. If the .rasing is carefully done
there need b. no m.shsp II 1t is i'm
possible to determine the actual inner
condition Of old walls. which may have
been weakened by time and stress
without outward evidence. scafioldinGs
should in all cases BE- crested for the
use of the wreckcrs,
Whether by the adoption of the rules
which the inspector of buildings now
proposes or by other means. the DIS
trict government should bring the
standard of safety in such works up to
that which is stated to prevail IN the
Federal operations of the same cha.ac-
Evening star., 1928-05-15
The Salvation Army.

Washington now has an opportunity
10 attest 10 its appreciation of the good
work of the Salvation Army by SUBJ
scribing the fund required to provide a
suitable headquarters building for this
organization. Last night the drive"
for this enterprise was opened with a
dinner attended by the workers in the
campaign. which has the Endorsement
OF the various business and civic bodies
Of the Capital and which should so
forward to a triumphant success with
in the time set for the concentrated en-
deavor.
II is proposed TO erect here struc-
i. ture that viii house the Salvation Army
and provide for its numerous helpful
activities, serving as social service
center. The amount named for the i'm
mediate requirements is $3.50 600 It is
o large sum. but with steadfast en-
deavor on the part of all who are en-
listed in the campaign and with re-
sponse by those who are aware OF the
invaluable service rendered by the SAL
walton Army it can be secured.
Every member of the American ex-
peditionary force overseas during the
Great War knows what the Salvation
Army did then. 1t was the soldiers
good friend Stationing itself as far up
On the front as it was permitted to so.
II gave aid and comfort TO all who were
engaged in the fight. II cheered on the
troops. solaced those who were wound
ed, comforted those who were dis
hsarteneo and helped in every way to
maintain the morale Of the Army.
In time of peace, for many years, the
Salvation Army has been force of in
calculable value for the aiding of the
unfortunate ones and the restoration OF
hope on the part of those who have
suffered reverses in the battle Of life.
It's slogan is "A man may be down. but
he is never OUT" The helping hand is
alwavs extended to rescue those who
are In despair in the grip of evil forces
that are dragging them into moral
norass.
Righteousness and clean living. hope
fulness and renewed aspiration. oppor-
tunity to reform are the objeetives Of
this army Of self-sacrificing workers for
the benefit of their fellow men. Its
hand is always extended in comrade-
ship and aid Sincerity Of purpose Is
the handspring Of its endeayor. Its
ranks are filed with those who have
passed through travails and have the
sympathy of understanding for those
who are still struggling against adver-
sity.
An institutional organization Of this
character Is Of the greatest benefit TO
the community. For many years the
army has been struggling with made
cuate resources to fulfll It's mission. It
has seldom asked the public for aid. II
now seeks an equipment TO enable it to
do its work properly. Washington fully
aware Of its value. cosnizant Of the debt
that it owes to the Salvation Army, viii
not faH now 70 meet the obligation which
Il bears 70 this body of men and women
who have devoted themselves 50 un-
seihshiy TO It's welfare.
Evening star., 1928-05-15

How any one can read book on a
public vehicle Is mystery. Yet hum
dreds do it daily. You sec them IN
street cars. on busses busily reading the
latest novels.
Nav 1t be said of them that they
possess unusual powers of concentra-
ton?
No doubt this might be their own ex-
PLANTATION. but those of us who cannot
so read will be unwilling TO grant the
correctness of such deduction.
It may be that lack OF interest In
Life Is what enables them to forget
themselves In books.
Under the circumstances, most OF lis
are unable to read.
We do not want to read.
Books are great in their place. but
their place is not on the road. Books
shine in quiet. They are at home at
home.
Here amid the hurly-burly OF traffic,
however, any volume must feel as out
of place as fish out of water
An honest book must lament between
its lines the cruel necessity which has
taken Il from its comfortable shelf and
forced it to assume the duties OF a
passenger.
Most books arc furnished by ambitious
publishers with topcoats, commonly
called Jackets. to meet the extgencieS
OF Just such emergencies.
Book Jackets. besides being the most
boastful things in the world. nowadays
are reSplendent in all the colors OF the
rainbow.
Even the most unliterary person Is
able to see book mile away.
No sooner does one publisher seize
upon the combination of yellow and
purple to knock 'em cold than his
rival goes him distinctly one tif not
two) better by putting forth his next
offering in perspiring jacket OF orange
red trimmed with green jiggers around
the edges.
The printing on the jacket tells the
hopeful reader in no uncertain terms,
indeed. just what great book he has
purchased Every jacket. 1t would seem.
labors under the necessity OF blowing the
horn of its contained masterpiece.
The greatest novel of the era" is
first grade stuff for jacket The
like il. The wise purchaser, however,
does not put his trust III jackets. He
accepts them with reservations. He
PAYS no more attention to them than to
the artistic endeavors OF the black
smith who designed the cover.
~ *
Now that We have got our book.
jacket and all. aboard car. let lis see
what happens to 1t.
1t is novel Other types are read
awhecl, it is admitted. but the prepon-
derance of fiction is overwhelming
When it Is realized what competition a
book must meet in car or bus. this is
easily understood.
Excitement in the plot vies with the
noise. confusion, movement OF the
vehicle
The writer must be able to give the
illusions of pow-wow. confusion. noise.
movement. to overcome their like In
life as presented 10 the rider.
Whether one realizes 1t or not. he is
In the midst of drama from the mo-
ment he steps into the car. 1t Is true
that 1t may be very staid drama. a
story stale from daily repetition.
It is certain that here are present the
very elements which go to make up any
Evening star., 1928-05-15

EMMY this business Of decentralization
Arrived at AMMAN. there Il q sood store
of information iortheoming. political
and social and such like, good store
OF picture, fine stock Of the common
run af people helanging to the FAr EaSt
quite enough, I'm sure, to fNStlty that
editor In sending out an enaiSSary OF
news-getting At amy rate, the reader
votes the mission 100 per cent OF news
substance. and even more than that tor
the euSt0 OF fact gathering shown here
ting these facts over, A tlne chance
from the common SeiemaieieS ef collect
ing information about the tar corners
of the earth,
Evening star., 1928-05-15

A popular song lis but fragile cam
psign argument. While the singing
clubs are chanting East Side. West
Side" for Al Smith, the honored serv-
ices Of Herbert Hoover might be re-
y1Ved TO attention By reminders Of
'fOyer There Over There" etc.
Evening star., 1928-05-15

A good jockey rides for all he Is
worth regardless Of the status of the
horse owner. There is no holding the
animal responsible for his human asso-
Citations.
Evening star., 1928-05-15

Whatever may be the political
exigencies, 1t has become generally
understood that when gentleman goes
fishing he must not be interrupted.
Evening star., 1928-05-15
Rate by Maii-Payahle IN Advance.
MARYLAND aud Virginia
AM nther States and Ianaha.
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press IS exclusively entttled
80 the use for republication Of stl news Cls.
patches credited IN II or not otherwise crel'
itea IN this psner and siso the local news
runIiSheS herein All rtehts of puhlicsjlon
cf special dispatches nerein are also reserved
Evening star., 1928-05-15

There is no place an airplane can
not go. It's pathway is honest and In
exorable even when 1t seems forced to
contradict some tradition OF exploring.
Evening star., 1928-05-15
SHOOTING STARS.
ny pHILANDER JOHNSON.

Song and Feathers.
Jay Bird comes a-cryin',
Wishin' he could sing
When he is a-fiyin'
Shows a handsome wing.
Tiny bird out yonder
Has a song so sweet,
Jay Bird stops 10 wonder
Why he has been beat!
Evening star., 1928-05-15

Japan tells China OF the blessings of
peace and may even be willing to show
few fireworks as evidence Of enthusi-
astic good faith.
Evening star., 1928-05-15

Honor to aviators is at present divided
between the austerities Of Greenly and
the warm greetings Of metropolitan
hospitality.
Evening star., 1928-05-15

After Mussolini has made demon
stration he only calls attention to the
fact that there are a few more vacan-
cies on the Fascisti waiting list.
Evening star., 1928-05-15

Until national conventions assert
themselves. the presidential campaign
is permitted to resolve itself into a
Smith Hoover controversy"
Evening star., 1928-05-15

In bygone days, Mussolini was an
agitator. He has maintained his posi-
ton, not on terms OF appeal, but of
authority.
Evening star., 1928-05-15
A Close Shave.

From ihs Saginaw naiit NeAs.
And April is lucky to escape Without
having suit for false pretenses brought
against her.
Evening star., 1928-05-15

Much attention is given to talk of
How to reduce" An important line
of comment Is addressed to the income
tax.
Evening star., 1928-05-15

Russian art drama will assert addj-
tionai appeal during the next few
months when climate suggests the com
fort OF scant attire.
Evening star., 1928-05-15
A Chance 'i'aker.

From Tbs Cleveland News
Hollywood mentions picture actress
as on her way East 10 marry n chan
described as a sportsman And We can
nil agree ofthand that he IL,
Evening star., 1928-05-15

War IA China will not secure its
proper prominence until 1t has been
made the subject Of more propaganda
suspicion.
Evening star., 1928-05-15
The Evening star Newspaper Company
Rate hy Carrier Within the CITY.

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Evening star., 1928-05-15
Confidence.

you have always had the confidence
Of your public"
What have TO look out for Just
now" answered Senator Sorghum. lis
the accusation of being a confidence
man"
Evening star., 1928-05-15
Pipe and Glass.

Pipe and Glass.
Says Dawes, a good old pipe its comfort
shows
Says Huenefeld, a mon0cie's distinction
gaWs.
''King Cole" is gone And yet 1t comes
~ pass
We're Pleasantly concerned With pipe
snd glass.
"You can't believe all you hears" said
Uncle fben. Mighty few sopranos Is
~ good as what de radio announcer
sayA"
Evening star., 1928-05-15
Running on Schedule.

Running on Schedule.
When the aviator tries
For record In the skies.
Still inquiries the wife severe,
win you be home for dinner dear"
Jud Tunkins says takin' a tip on
race hoss Is confession that you don't
regard your own judgment as reliable
Evening star., 1928-05-15
tlnf0rgetfulncss.

Undergraduates.
Il have forgot
The hurt of bygone day
Which bade me fret"
Yet. is this not
Another way TO say.
II cannot forget!
Flames.
Il SIN writing novel
What's ii about2"
Flaming youth, II tells about now
hard IL is TO keep the gas stove going
"All persons wish for peace" said
Hi Ho the sage OF Chinatown, but too
often, only on their own terms
Evening star., 1928-05-15
THE DRAGON AND THE LOTUS,
Croshle GarStin Frederick A stokes

THE DRAGON AND THE LOTUS,
Crosbie Oarstin, Frederick A stokes
Co.
Make no provision for any dull mo-
ments here. They are not on the pro"
gram THE editor said, Pass the salt,
please, win you go TO AMMAN for
mef'" They were mnching, You see,
in London, Rita Hotel. Piccadiliy, Mr,
darstin and the editor Mr. 0arsttn
passed the salt, AMMAN" "Yes, An
nam" Such Ii about the sum Of prepa-
rations and such Ii also the effect ot
the quite siEahle undertaking. II may
have been the casual character OF the
send~off that decided us Tn go along,
Naturally. We expected To sail throu"h
the Mediterranean, around that way,
That was before we found out that ''un~
expected" Is the stamp TO about every
move of this particular traveller So We
turned westward, crossed 10 New York,
sped through To Chicago, across the
wide West 10 the Pacific Coast entering
the Orient by that which up To n few
years ago would have been accepted AS
the hack door" MIR. daratin made u
fine choice. that In, he made a flne
choice for us, since with this Young man
the longest way around merely provides
more laughter, more real enjoyment, for
the ones going along To be sure An
nam, "the sunny side Of indo.chlna." Is
the objective here As matter at fact,
each point of pause, each port at call,
becomes an objective nf sharp insight
and an occasion for hllartty and eoed
aenaa and a plain refusal 10 take SOL
Evening star., 1928-05-15

The Milwaukee journal advises thai
"~hat might help Is a revision and a
widespread extension of The corrupt
practices act Of 1928, Tie Teapot Dome
and attendant scandals" Gays the jour-
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-08-03

With the close of the annual
convention of the American Bar
Association which was held at
Seattle during the past week, the
Horoiable W. G. McLaren expects
to give immediate attention to
plans for his campaign. Mr.. Me
Laren is candidate for election as
judge of the Superior Court of
King County to fill the vacancy
caused by the retirement of Judge
Austin Il. Griffiths.
During the convention Mr.. Me
Laren took an important part IN
the conferences and ON August 3
he will address the Seattle Cham
Der of Commerce, at which time
he is expected to ieview the ac-
complishments of the American
Bar 4 sscciation during its conven-
tion. This address will take place
at the noon luncheon and will be
broadcast by radio.
A tentative plan Of campaign
Jhas been submitted to Mr.. McLar-
en- by his committee which con
templates number Of addresses,
not only in the city of Seattle, but
also at other points throughout
King County. While the commit
tee realizes that Mr.. Mclaren S
eminent position, among the schol-
ais of Jurisprudence of the state
should of itself make his election
a certainty, its members believe
that he should carry his message
personally TO the voters Mr.. Me
Laren has indicated that he heart
lily concurs in this belief.
At the time Of the announce
mcnt of his candidacy Mr.. McLa-
rem made it very clear that he
stands for rigid enforcement of
the civil and criminal laws and
that he believes that the vital
task of administering the laws
should be in the hands of well
trained, experienced men. This
will be his keynote.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-08-03
HIGH TAXES WILL BRING
INEVITABLE REACTION

President Coolidge's re t
warning against governmental ex-
travagances strikes ably at one
of the most important problems
we have to consider. Where,
over a four-year period from 1921
10 1925 the cost of Federal gov
eminent was reduced $2,000,000,-
600, this saving was more than
offset by an increase of $780,
100000, in the cost of local gov
ernments. Since that time other
increases have been recorded.
This mounting cost of local
government is a definite menace
to our prosperity. A long period
of good times has been to an eX-
tent responsible for our overlook
ing the consequences. But, as
President Coolidge says: Gal
ready the adverse effects of the
great increase in such expend;-
lures, with the corresponding rise
i'll their taxes are being felt.
With much capital in the country
new Investments are showing Il
tendency to be Insufficient to
furnish as good a market as we
could wish for labor. While no
serious unemployment exist 5
and the trend of wages is advanc-
ing, if all the money that can be-
made in employing labor is going
to be taken away in local taxes.
old and established industries
will attempt to struggle along,
but new enterprise is not going
to be undertaken"
Unless steps are taken to rem
edy the matter the inevitable re
action must set in. Government
extravaganza and high taxes car
result only in business depress-
ion. Local governments must
emulate the example of the Fed
eral government, and practice
scientific, progressive economy.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-08-03
ELECTRIC GROWTH
TREMENDOUS

During 1927 great progress WIS
made in extending the use of cleo
tricity. The number of customers
served increased by l,725, 900, or
So per cent, and 100000 of
them were home users. So rapid
has been the extension of facili-
ties into smaller communities that
at the present time 81 per cent of
the homes in this country have
electric service and if farms are
excluded so per cent.
The increase in the use of
electricity throughout the United
States has far exceeded the in
crease in population Since 1912
the latter has risen % per cent,
while in the corresponding period
the amount of electricity general
ed for public consumption has
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-08-03
FOoDSTUFFS TO BE
FEATURED AT FAIRS

Pure food displays of Wash
ington manufacturers will include
the Interstate fair at Spokane this
year as well as the Washington
State fair at Yakima and the
Western Washington fair at Puy-
allup. The Manufacturers Asso
citation of Washington will take
complete charge Of the exhibits
in accordance with request from
the state department of agricul-
nlre.
Management Of ali three Of the
big fairs have donated liberal
amounts of space in the interests
of promoting knowledge of Wash
ington food products. Eighty
manufacturers We're represented
in the displays at Yakima and
Puyalhlp last year
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-08-03

farms, and it can be forecast that
in the future this service will be
come general, 1t has passed out
of the theoretical stage and is
a proven success.
The foregoing statistics were
given in a recent address by Paul
S. Clapp, manager of the Nation
al Electric Light Association,