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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
Hardly Enough.

Two hundred and ten days In jail
and a fine Of thirty-five dollars seems
a heavy penalty for traffic offenses. but
when 1t is realized that this sentence
was imposed on a man who was book
ed for almost every conceivable VIOLA
ton of the traffic regulations, except
intoxication. it hardly seems enough.
Here was a person who was arrested
on June for speeding and driving
without a permit. He disappeared and
was not caught until Tuesday, when ne
was captured by a citizen as he at
tempted to leave the scene OF an acct
dent which threatens TO end fatally for
a ten-year -old boy. Upon this fortunate
arrest he was charged not only with
the violations committed on June 8,
but with leaving after colliding, with
reckless driving, with driving without
a permit and with bad brakes. Seven
months in jail may be sufficient TO
cause him TO change his thought re-
garding the duties and responsibilities
Of a person who drives an automobile
but any change that takes place should
do him no good as driver. He should
never again be allowed to operate an
automobile In this jurisdiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
A Needed Detail.

It Is reported that Col. r Austin
Baughman. Commissioner Of Motor
Vehicles of Maryland, has been re-
quested to detail member of the State
Constabulary to the intersection of the
Defense and Baltimore Washington
highways to facilitate the movement OF
traffic on Sundays and holidays. Motor
lists, it is stated, have been held up at
this point as much as a half hoQr
because of the lack Of some one IN
authority to direct traffic.
1t is to be hoped that Col. Baughman
can find way to comply with this
reasonable request These highways
probably carry as much traffic as any
other two in Maryland and the congeSt-
ed crossing at the monument in Blad-
ensburg is indeed a breeding spot for &C
cidents besides source of inconvenience
and delay to the motorist. One of the
biggest difficulties is that two streams OF
traffic come together at an angle which
necesSitates dextrous handling Of the
car to get through. Washington motor
lists will welcome the stationing of a
policeman at this point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
Friend of the Street Car
Deplores Bus Suggestion

To the Editor or Ihe star
A letter printed in Mondays issue of
The Star suggested replacing street cars
with buses for the sake of quietude.
Now, what can be noiSier than bus?
On the streets downtown when q bus
starts or stops, you can barely hear your
self speak / have never come across a
street car yet that Is as noisy as are
ordinary buses.
Again. wonder II the writer of that
letter realizes how many husses would
be needed TO replace the street cars.
One street car seats So persons: one
bus seats perhaps 20 or % persons
Think of the number of street cars
needed on Pennsylvania avenue III the
evenings and mornings. Can't you
imagine the congestion of traffic that
would result in replacing the cars with
busses?
And, for the sake of comfort also
please let's retain the cars. What can
offer more contrast than ride in
swift. steady, clean and cool street car,
or n ride in slow. stuffy, noisy and
greasy bus that reeks with the odor of
gasoline and oil and bounces YOU into
the air at every bump In the street,
And also don't forget the wear ON the
streets by the busses, the repair of
which is paid by the public.
w. JOHNSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
Animal Rescue Leagues
Work Il One of Mercy
To tba Editor Of The star

To the Edit0r or Inc star.
In answer to a comment on my re-
cent letter about Summer work for UNI
fortunate children and animals. IN
which the writer indicated that / was
not familiar with the work of the AMI
NAL Rescue League and for those who
have not learned Of the leagues work
through various previous articles by
myself and others, or otherwise, may
state | have belonged TO the league
since its organization In 1914, and have
rescued hundreds of miserable cats and
dogs myself. The league has prevented
untold suffering to animals in this great
city, and deserves only the highest COM
mendation. In the first place. by no
means are all the animals killed, as
stated in the comment. Many lost pets
have been restored to grateful owners,
good homes have been found for scores
of desirable oncs--mostly young, healthy
males--but no one who has picked up
the miserable creatures / have from
yards. streets and alleys can deny that
the long sleep is best for the thousands
of others, sick, starved, injured, de-
serted, at last reaching this refuge
best, too, for even healthy ones turned
in, but which. If given away. would not
be properly cared for. We believe in
lldIlllB d tG" dIlHktdi1 III iCdAJ AAttPPJ
homes rather than forcing many into
homes where they would be neglected,
especially in the case of female dogs
and cats. which. often tired of. are
turned out with their helpless offspring
by human beings in this supposedly
civilized Christian day and age.
The story of the aged collie, Pal, on
a hunger strike, mourning for his
drowned master and mistress, his break
ing heart stilled In the leagues electric
cage, has no doubt touched hundreds.
Death here certainly was merciful
ministry to the loyal creature. A min
istry it is in every case where life
would be misery if human guardians do
not provide happiness in personal homes
nor funds for the proper maintenance
OF institutional ones. For where could
we keep the thousands upon thousands
taken in--last year more than 10000
the vast ma jority in the miserable con-
ditions described above? Kind-hearted
persons cannot always keep the Strays
they often befriend. Were it not for a
place to take them, many who other
wise would rescue them would pass
them by.
Many q poor, tired horse, worked to
its last ounce of strength, has been
given up by or taken from his owner,
given a few days of good feed and kind
treatment, then had his unappreciated
toll quietly ended in the electric stall.
have seen these creatures of God,
large and small. for which man will
not nor cannot provide otherwise. in all
sorts of conditions pass through the
portals of the league. and l know what
boon It Is to them.
VIRGINIA w. SARGENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
Eliminating War.

Those gco take particularly wicked
ce1jghl Ii nockiaa the efforts Of the
United Gtstes and atner ~9fld powers
IT, reuauu"e war as 81 instrument u
ratienal policy by the simple ezpedienl
ef signing a slip # paper VIII al8o de-
xige huge nerrraen1 from the proposal
sf The French minister Of var M Pain
leYe. that ni& title be- changed II that Of
minister n the army" For IL viii be
argued, while IF. pajnleye's gesture
might be- a pretty ore it is founded or
the empty premise that elimination 81
var III fac5 may be accomplished b.
elimination 81 War SIS word.
But n Pa{aieve's proposal is dictated
b. the same good sense that ha'
brought about the forthcoming aignins
e. the tresty "0u.ia~lnR var Of ag
erosion. of his proposal he says
I an mt one 10 be dupsd by words
s1a u seuee. ! % n0s bs4IsEs ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

ateness In one Of the vocal selections
rendered by a quartet that filled IN
the time just before the grand entrance
of the participants. When the song
How Dry I AM resounded, 1t was
reported, the candidate was annoyed.
Those about him were chagrined. Some
one rushed forward as rapidly as the
press of people permitted and stopped
the song II was bit of misdirected
humor. 1t was probably not significant,
but it Jared.
It is recalled that four years ago the
Democratic notification ceremony in
New York was similarly marred by rain.
Is there an omen in this coincidence?
Seekers for the cryptic significances Of
natural phenomena i'll conjunction with
political affairs are at liberty to follow
their fancieS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. H4SKIN.

This is a special department devoted
to the handling of inquiries. You nave
at your disposal an extensive organiza-
ton in Washington to serve you III any
capacity that relates to information.
Write your question. your name ana
your address clearly and inclose cents
In coin or stamps for reply. Send 10
The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic j. Haskin. Director, Washing
ton, u. G.
@, How long do eagles live?-E. w.
A. Some species of eagle have been
known to live 100 years. The Ameri-
can bald eagle would probably live
between so and rs years.
@. What is the hydraulic press and
when was 1t inVented?-P. Fl.
A. It Is machine by which slender
column of water may be made to
raise the heavy weights. 1t was In
vented by Bramah, an Englishman, In
1886.
q. Why was Shakespeare's Twelfth
Night" so named?-L. S.
A. One editor of Twelfth Night
says that the name Of the play has no
obvious connection with the story
Probably 1t is merely intended to convey
that the comedy was suited for pro-
duction on Twelfth Night, a feast set
apart for mirth.
thinking?--N. D.
A. The gray matter, or what scien-
lists call the "cortex" This is thin
layer from one-tenth to one-quarter oil
an inch thick spread over the surface
nj the MINER norI Of the brain
@. What is an Ole Bull violin?-
G. B. r.
A. Ole Bull was the great Norwegian
violinist. but was not a violin maker
The name Ole Bull is used frequently
as a trade mark on many commercial
victims, but has no real significance.
O. How can gilt picture frames be
cleaned?-W F. II,
A. Gilt frames may be cleaned by
washing them with a. small sponge wet
with oil of turpentine. not too wet. but
sufficiently to take off the dirt. They
should not be wiped afterward, but left
to dry Of themselves.
O. What Is the seating capacity oi
the theater in the new Mckinley High
School?--L. L.
A. The theater In the Mckinley High
School has seating capacity of 1900
O. viii dogs eat wildcat and fox
flesh?--G. N.
A. A trapper who has experimental
with his dogs says that they will not
eat fox flesh, even when starved mod
erately. wildcat flesh which has been
cooked Is relished.
@. Are the Rocky Mountains growing
higher?-H. T. T.
| A. Probably The Rocky Mountain:
are fairly new. Scientists know thi!
because they are so steep. Old noun
| tains are more worn down and have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
A Wet Day at Albany.

Az a spectacle the notification cere~
monies al Albany yesterday were not
altogether successful, Elaborate prep
arations had been made for the as
6en1blage and accommodation Of an
immense throng to hear the speeches
An attendance Of close upon hundred
thousand was expected But Nature
frowned upon the program. Rain fell
throughout the morning and discour-
aged many who had planned To go 10
Albany from distant points. II con-
l4nued through the day and dampened
the spirits Of those who, with optimistic
philosophy, looked for clearing skies. IL
persisted rs the hour set for the per-
Torrance approached. and when al
last that hour had come 1t was de-
eidcd that an outdoor affair would be
Impossible and arrangements were mas
lily made tor the delivery Of the moth
flcation and acceptance addresses with
IN the Assembly chamber Of the State
CAPITOL. There was u big crowd IN
attendance, III indoor crowds are meas
ured II completely illled the chamber
! and overlooked But there was lacking
! that spontaneity Of response that II
assured in the gathering Of vast mul"
! titude. served with loud oeakers. IN an
open arena Of discourse,
/ Quite naturally and inevitably, Ihf
behavior " the weather and the dom"
mating topic Of the speech OF accept"
ance were noted ag coincdenial Thf
weather WAS wet and the candidate
most striking contribution 10 the liter
atllre Of hts campaign was likewise wet
Hence there was a decided lnapQkQQEi,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

lower forms. The growth of mountains
is slow. They are not pushed up sud
denly in some grand cataclysm, but
rise few inches in 1000 years.
@. Is there any distinction in meaning
between Mosaic beginning with capital
letter and with a small letter?-B. T.
A. Mosaic, spelled with a capital,
means pertaining to Moses. to the law.
institutions. etc. Mosaic, spelt with
small letter, denotes an inlald design
Of small particles CT glass, stone, etc,
Of various colOrS.
O. How can I make hole in a
china vase that / wish u make into an
electric lamp?-~W. j. NJ.
A. The Bureau of Standards says
that for drilling porcelain. an ordinary
twist drill can be used. The drill should
be sharp. and should have low pitch,
The porcelain should be kept wet with
turpentine. Wax the porcelain to
board and press drill down lightly and
intermittently.
O. What is lighter cold air or hot
ARP. A. q.
A. Hot air is lighter than cold air.
The latter is denser and therefore
weighs more Hot air carries more
water vapor than cold air. The amount
of moisture necessary TO produce satura-
| ton increases rapidly with the increase
| Of temperature.
| @. What is the name that the Ma
| tionalist Chinese government has given
| to peking?--J. S.
A. It is now called Peiping.
O. In how short time has Ki Xxi
| Cuyler circled the bases?--A. H. r.
| A. He says that ne has no official
| record. but was credited with going
| around the bases in ii seconds at Bay
City in 1920 He probably could cut
this time a little now, because Of his
| experience In running and cutting the
bases.
@. What is meant by pairing Of
| Senators?--G. l..
A. This means that two Senators,
| having different views on some measure,
agree to abstain from voting upon 1t,
| so that the absence Of either will not
affect the vote.
| O. Why are outsiders not allowed In
| the Mormon Tabernacle at Salt Lake
| City?-D. F..
A. The Mormon Tabernacle at Salt
| Lake City is not closed to outsiders,
| who are at liberty TO inspect the Won
derful building and to listen to the
music of the great organ. one OF the
| greatest in the world. The temple.
| however, is sacred to believers in the
| doctrines of the Mormon Church. This
| follows the practice of the ancient
Hebrews. to whom the inner courts of
| the temple were sacred.
@. I see reference to new cabinet
position being created. What depart
ment would 1t be?--S. E. II.
A A Department of Education has
been talked of for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
Straight Talk.

Straight Talk.
When I heard a candidate
Sentiments release,
Thought he showed a talent great
When he spoke a piece;
Felt that we were on our way
On prosperous wave
Whether he was grave or gay,
We said, Let Him Rave'"
Now an earnest Thought We meet,
Told in simple phrase,
With hope that we shall greet
Ever Frightening days.
No pretense the speaker brings
OF fictitious Art.
When he keeps on saying things
From the Head and Heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

The price of "call money" cannot in
ffuence speculation. There is no limit
to the confident imagination Of per-
son who feels that he is financing a
good tip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

Washington, y. c., is the objective
point of American tourists. The mat
ter of a fine inaugural celebration be-
comes a subject of national and not To-
cal concern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
Fail to Survive First Frost.

From the giueneid Daily Telegraph,
A lot Of politicians who make iona
predictions along about the hrst Oh
August wake up after the first frost
TO find that It was only Midsummer
nights dream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

Fashion illustrations in Summer indi-
cate that a bathing suit is accepted as
full dress" There is no room on earth
for the old-time prude who shuddered
at the word "decollete"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

From the Columbus. Ohio state journal.
We suppose one rumor they started
about old Diogenea M he went peering
around looking for All honest man WA
that he probably stole his lantern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

The supercilious attitude of Tunney
toward the prize ring may tempt some
plain pugilist to try to lick him infor-
mally merely as matter of pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

Only one little thing Is needed for avi-
alton and that is to provide system of
filling stations as reliable as that en-
joyed by the automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
Best Cigars in Background.

Prom the Nashville BauneF'
There are plenty OF occasions Wnen
we believe We could tell, blindioided.
that The very best cigars IN the "ofld
weren't being smoked,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
Consistent Politician.

L0UAtStEut EUutAtAahs
"You appear to disapprove OF expedi-
tons
81 can't see the sense OF them" an
swered Senator Sorghum. THE Eski-
mos haven't any votes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

There is no possible danger of un-
friendly relations with Canada at any
time. At present friendship is doubly
secure. Prohibition gives Canada much
the better of certain bargains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

The attitude of the farmer begins to
imply that unless he gets relief, some of
the politicians will need it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

Little more can be looked for IN a
speech Of acceptance, beyond q positive
assurance that the candidate has not
changed his mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

In 3 talSca chapler ere 3s THE Hop
Of What remains is 10 many cases 4
mystery story
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

"They who talk Of good old days, " said
Iii Ho, the sage Of Chinatown, think,
AZ rule, only Of confident aspirations
which were not realized"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
What Olympic Swimmers Lack,

From the Akron Beacon journal.
Few Of The Olympic swimmers could
qualify HI life guards They swim we'll
enough, nuI they pose w AakWaEdlys "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

Embarrassing Baliyh0O.
How oft q candidate may find
A discontented state Of mind,
Through praise from sources bold. but
small,
Which isn't any help at all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

"such Is egotism" said Uncle Eben.
dat every man who sets of ali ordf~
nary skyrocket thinks it ought to startle
de world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
poIiticai Machines

Said Raskob unto Henry Ford,
We know these motoring arts
Each old machine may be restored
We can supply new parts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23
AutOerat.

AutOerat.
Each citizen Is proud and free
His airs he'll drop
Whenever he may chance TO see
A Traffic Cop.
Jud Tunkins says politics is some-
times frivolous, but just now the pubic
appears to be takin' It's own applause
kind o. seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-23

"He Ia mol very convincing IN his
statements about voting 10 extend the
hours when saloons could remain open.
Those votes do not disclose the hos
iiity 10 the saloon which are found In
bis Escent statements" deelaEes tbs
Phoenix tribune., 1928-07-01
FIVE THOUSAND NEGROES
YEARLY CROSS COLOR LINE

LOS ANGELES, Cal-That five
thousand Negroes of light color
pass" and become to all intents and
purposes white people, was the asser-
tion of Bishop J. W. Martin, of the
A.ME. Zion church, addressing
mass meeting of the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement Of Col
ored People in it's 10Th annual con-
ference here.
Fully five thousand Negroes of
lighter hue are forced over the line
each year, in order to get a chance
to win their daily bread at the kind
of work they love best and for
which they are best fitted" declared
Bishop Martin.
Il know the mayor of a certain
town who is a white man now, but
as boy he was as good a Negro as
the community had, and his brother
is to this day a good colored preach
er. We want the doors of all por-
fessions and trades, of all skilled and
unskilled labor opened to us and we
want them opened wide enough for
us to get in without having to pass
can equal opportunity to spend
and to be spent along with any and
all groups in this country is the
demand made in behalf of the Ne
gro We want no special favors, but
just a chance to shoot from taw and
keep on shooting until the game is
ended"
Phoenix tribune., 1928-07-01

by the Democratic party in Ala
bama
At the meeting of this particular
khan in New York, the new national
countersign and password were CIV
en- to klansmen, it is stated, the for
mer being Protect" and the latter
America" 1t is said to have been
explained that the combination of
the two words signified just what
they said-"Protect America"
Phoenix tribune., 1928-07-01
Local News
Visit Grand Lodge

Visit Grand Lodge
Mrs Allen Smith, Geo. S. Rodgers,
Mr. Dodson and others have returned
from San Diego, Cal whittier they
went to attend the annual session
der of Twelve Knights and Daugh-
ters of Tabor They report a very
harmonious session and state that
they were royalty entertained by the
people of San Diego
Phoenix tribune., 1928-07-01
LONG ARCTIC NIGHT

In the Arctic and Antarctic regions
the sun does not go below the hori-
zon for six months in summer. Like
wise it does not appear above the
horizon for six months in winter.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-07-01
OTHERWISE IT'S A ZEPHYR

A scientific observer defines a
blizzard thuswise: 'If five men can
hold a blanket over gimlet hole
in a door, it is not a blizzard"
Phoenix tribune., 1928-07-01
To California

To California
Mrs. Cable Brown and Mrs. l. Nc
Pinion left recently for California,
where they will spend the summer.
They plan to return to Phoenix early
in September.
Phoenix tribune., 1928-07-01
BE SILENT ON FAULTS

One ought never to speak of the
faults of ones friends. 1t mutilates
them; they can never be the same
again-W. D. Howells.