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Evening star., 1928-05-30
s Day of Memories.

On this Memorial day the roads that
lead to bivouacs of sleeping soldiers are
filled again with marching comrades,
carrying flowers to freshen old mem
ories. Each wear takes its toll and
every Spring finds more vacant files in
the ranks of those who first marched on
Memorial day: finds more names
scratched from the muster rolls But
ranks that were fast dwindling a few
years ago are being filed again. Young
er. sturdier veterans are marching with
those who wear the blue or gray. As
the years roll on the blue and gray will
fade and these recruits of a younger
generation will turn out in increasing
numbers to take their places. Time
will have that effect. Time. carrying
them further and further along will
make them want to turn back even for
. day.
Thus another link Is welded for this
chain which. on the thirtieth day of
May, binds the present and the past.
The veterans Of the Civil War formed
one link. Then the veterans of the
Spanish War made another and
the veterans Of the Great War are
another. The Civil War link holds
firm The Pension Ofice carries
more than 1900 survivors on its
rolls. Nor we're they the first link.
though they originated this custom Of
today. Only ten years before they went
TO war the last man vino bore arms in
the Revolution died They were gray
haired when. in 1905, the last soldier of
1912 sought his grave. And today
bare handful Of those who fought IN the
Mexican war are living; feeble old men
who we're adventurous youngsters when
Lincoln. In the House, was berating
James K. Polk for sending them TO
wsr-'He knows not where he is. He ia
q bewildered, confounded and miserably
perpIexed man"
In 1850, some OF those who march
today. wearing their blue or gray. viii
be alive In 1888 there viii be living
some who volunteered when the Maine
went down. And some Of the boys" Of
the World War viii see the dawn Of
new century. But after they go-wilI
there be yet another links
Memorial day Is no longer q day for
the recollection Of martial times alone.
II Is q day given less and less TO pc
rsdes. the saiutes Of guns, the clank Of
swords. Il Is . day given more and
more TO quiet and individual strengthen
fng Of that bridge Of love" that
stretches from the dead 70 those who
live. II Is day set aside for memory.
When this new and shining link Of
Great War veterans grows old and
weak, may these memories be more Of
peace and sweet life than Of war and
red DEATH
Evening star., 1928-05-30
Another Iny.stigating Committee.

Just before Congress Adjourned yes~
tsr1Sg a resolution vas pgt through
the House authorizing the appointment
of q committee Of ia members 10 at
during The recess 10 oonduct an inYesti-
Fssson into the campaign expenses u
candidates foy tae presidency and vice
p4ess6eney ard fos ti1s Eenate and the
Eoazae. The committee ssS named. II
II vested xita broad powers and
ecg3pDe1 Httn zn expense fund. II vii
carry OF az inquiry that viii. with one
ezeeptson. parallel that HslSch ID under
wzy fn me GeTste. That eEeeptio1 H.
- nsozHsst The House Investigation
VII eoyey expenditures By candidates
fog gsse Gen2te, Sn6 some resentment
has Deen expressed ~ DseD3s>eF1 u tae
upper has1se tbss the loWer branch u
sEse Bat5lnzl Legislature sno9n tges-
pass upon felc oyer woicb u n@s no
3gfgalset}oY FoF uD1eT ts9e Conss3t1'
tsos e&ch branch u Congress IL g0cEs
a. ~ tise Gslzl.islzsa9KaS u As own
uaenDeTf and IL Is teit. with some Tez~
sons toSt IL IL not NE business u either
IolfA " ScFs4taBtze the campaign szr
seYsset II eznsb1sae2 f0y me other, The
Eknztk nsS Fos flsFe1oflFe ned up q
ei9ldsng f2ser sgslg1st gaAesss9t1sple
F1aesho1s q saset3opefrjng Dy randi
6zaAs for seats IN tIse House. Yniie ths
lssseF psA skeszlsAec tram inquiries mo
afge Bsye arc means u 1ep2toftal elee~
as9ss. SiaG5Ie tiss HOUSE eoumlttee dis
e1seE undue lzyisbness VI campaign
ez1efcltares o. ts1e part ~ AepatDgiai
1&n1iosles ~ o9gse hardy win effect
scs uE>gn tpss information Csfi&3DIy =
ely8l1 nos even sstkmDt Al szpgsssiDD
es 5aognaent s3te0'1t ipy5tlBg feDFiasis
Dy tae SENATE ~ the s1gre " exeeaSlye
sxDene1tsfes ~ sSp,fsnis foF BSA@f
eksts
T0ss eepaftgte from DJece1fflt, ~" q,
sser. "a Of secon6sfy 3naDoftsfne 1h*
gns]D IosYt q ne matter u tbsA esnb
lsoals4 u Conggese vii during tI5e THs>ssf
eon10ct 50 inquiry ~ tias same salbieet
xnsss E1A ~ ogDjiestiog Of tEeFs
Evening star., 1928-05-30

and OF expenditure. The two investi-
eating committees will be going hither
and yon, and unless there is careful
scheduling they will collide. They will
be going over the same ground. at any
rate. Each will try to exceed the other
in revelations.
The announced purpose of the House
inquiry Is to enable that body to act
intelligently and with its own informa-
ton upon any case that may come be-
fore it later involving excessive cam
paign expenditures. Quite naturally
the suggestion Immediately occurs that
if it is desirable that each house should
have its own information a joint COM
2littee would be the most practical
method and the most economical.
A veritable passion for investigation
prevails in Congress. Regular and spe-
cial committees are constantly in ac-
tion during the session, and many of
them have the prerogative of recess
activity. During the life of a single
Congress large sums are expended in
these inquiries. for travel expenses. for
clerk hire, for stenographic reports. for
printing and for incidentals The coun-
try does not realize how much this out
lay totals and how little of value comes
from it. This has been called a Gov
ernment by committees, and truly the
procedure of recent years of naming
special investigating committees gives
force to this commentary upon the de-
velopment Of American legislative ad-
miniStration.
Evening star., 1928-05-30
UNITED STATES
IN WORLD WAR
Ten Years Ago Today.

We must hold out until the Amer
leans come" Ii the one outstanding
article Of faith Of France today, and
France lis suprcmely confident she can
hold out. Fighting proceeds
furiously all day today In the Aisne.
Vesle battlefield, between Scissors and
Rheims. Germans, held at the TANKS,
throw their entire strength sonthward
obviously with the Marne ~ their goal.
The German lighting front Is
doubled IN three days 10 length of
90 miles, With 400 900 Germans engaged.
Berlin report claims capture Of huge
amounts OF war material and more
than 50 900 prisoners. Allied
aviat0fs are engaging Ia extensive oper-
alionH To haraAs the enemy and cripple
his air force. Nineteen German ma
chimes were brought dawn yesterday
Allied reserves are up and
supporting the divisions which have
borne the whole weight Of the onslaught
since Monday From Flanders
TO Switzerland, and from the battle
line 10 the sea the American Expedition
AIRY Forces today are paying homage 10
their dead American flags are At half
mast and flowers are being placed on
virtually every Auierifan grave.
Evening star., 1928-05-30

the late Representative Thomas s. But
Ter OF Pennsylvania. father of the
House, chairman OF the naval affairs
committee and anti-pacifist Quaker:
Chairman Butler belonged TO the
Navy, not only because his heart
was In it, but because his son. Gen.
Smedley y. Butler Of the Marines.
was In 1t. He had q genuine atfec-
ton for the officers and men Of the
Navy and for over 80 years had
fought their battles ON the floor OF
Congress. He saw the Navy in two
wars fight for the country he loved.
We viii all miss the man We learned
10 love as Uncle Tom
Speaker Longworth acclaims Butler
as the man who unquestionably did
more for the maintenance OF a proper
fleet than any Congressman Of his
time"
Senator Hiram johnson, Republican,
Of California. was In old-time Bull
Moose fighting form during tine last
sad hours Of the Boulder Dam filibusteT
Conscious that the parliamentary cards
we're hopelessly stacked against him,
Johnson yet battled bravely on, and. as
he took the count, gave defiant notice
that when the bell rings next Decem-
ber he'll be in the center OF the ring
with gloves on and blood In his eye.
Boulder Dam seems destined TO become
the legendary unfinished business OF
the Senate, 1t wound up the expiring
Sixty-ninth Congress in 1926, when
Senator Ralph Cameron OF Arizona
fiiibustered the bill to death. Cameron
was OH hand during the late unpleas-
antness, exercising his perogatiye as a
former Senator To observe the fire.
works from "a grandstand seat on the
floor.
M. gostrom, Swedish Minister at
Washington, Is highly gratified over the
fine reception accorded here to his dis
tinguigned cOmpatriOt Prof. Gustav
CaSsel, political economist OF the Uni
Yersity Of Stockholm. DR.. Cassel who
Is lecturing in the United States, came
10 acquatnt himself at first hand with
the bill OF Representative Strong, Re
publican, Of Kansas. for stabilizing the
purchasing power OF money. lie was
Invited TO testify before both commit
tees OH banking and currency. and made
so fine an impression that when he ap-
peared In the House diplomatic gallery
members rose en- TnaSse az tribute Of
esteem. Prof. CaSsel particularly en-
1oyed his conference with Eugene
Meyer, Federal farm loan commits
sioner whom the Swedish savapt found
eminenlly well informed ON world
economies.
tCapsfisht. 1Ogsl
Evening star., 1928-05-30

In the days when Washington had
many vacant lots in every residence
neighborhood rock battles" were the
order of the day among the tribes Of
small boys.
Boys did not throw stones but rocks.
We state this in order to set purists In
their places. No matter the size OF the
missile, shape, color or other specifica-
ton, it was q rock They hurled rocks.
When the boys of the @ street gang
chased the kids of the Church street
gang back to their proper place, with
much shouting, waving OF arms and
hurling of rocks. their elders might
have expected many heads to be
crushed.
The mystery of 1T was why they were
not. AS one recalls those affairs, he
pictures them as terribly in earnest.
with all the intensity of the boy OF
8 to 10 years OF age.
There was, let 1t be remembered. no
make believe about those old-time
Washington rock LattleS. 1t Is True
that one remembers them from child
hood memories If one may phrase IL
that way, and that such memories, Ike
all the facts of childhood, are eH-
aggerated.
Yet It is indubitably true that boys
hurled rocks Of varying sizes, either at
close or long range, and that various
of these missiles hit their marks.
Blood did flow. upon occasion, at
least. And when 1t did as we recall,
the conflict was at an end--for the tlme
being. Blood one side or the other,
meant victory to one side or the other.
The side that first drew blood won.
II had to be real blood, Of course. and
a somewhat copious flow This signal
ized the end of the battle. The wounded
ones comrades gathered around, all
retreating from the field.
The other side pursued, more or less
slowly, giving the vanquished tlme 10
retreat like gentlemen. Another MS
toric conflict had come to an end, ana
no doubt would go down in the Annals
Of history.
How big those affairs seemed!
George washington could have gone
into the crossing Of the Delaware no
more seriously than our gang dld ihto
running the "other side" back TO Where
1t belonged" ,ou
",The thoughts Of youth are long,
long thoughts" said LongielloW. feF-
hans he would have been nearer the
truth had he said that the thoughts
OF boyhood are serious, serious thoug nus.
Small Bill, Kindergarten, has !ust
been admitted to the Army. lie Is
very proud very serious.
II will not be at home Tor luncn 10
morrow. Mother" he says, with Saa
gleam in his eyes. yet one mixed win
heroic resolve.
why not?"
I'VE are going TO fight jim"
HAS Jim got any soldiers?"
"One or two"
Jim. the unknown quantity, must be
10 years or more old, because 1t taxes
the whole Army" to chase him home.
In the old days gangs were more
evenly matched. particularly as TO
numbers. Usually there were from
eight 10 a dozen TO a side, generally,
but not always. under the leadership OF
one boy slightly older and larger than
the others.
Most OF the time, however. the va
rious groups INDUCED in strict guerrilla
warfare. each man for himself, and the
other gang take the hindmost.
The vacant lots. nvergrown entirely
with various species Of rank weeds.
growing In many instances 10 10 feet
tall, offered a wonderful battle ground.
Tactics bordering on the Indian could
be INDUCED In with impunity
Usually there was at least one mar
Evening star., 1928-05-30
Washington's Tribute.

Recurrence of Memorial day brings
reminder of an unfinished task which
the Capital has set for itself, in the
erection and dedication OF tribute to
the District men who gave their lives
in the Great War. This project has
been undertaken by the community In
spirit OF appreciation of the services
and sacrifices of those who went forth
a decade ago TO represent the National
City in the forces OF this country. It
comprises temple OF graceful classic
design. situated in Potomac Park, on q
site given by act of Congress, to serve
as bandStand for public concerts.
The funds for this construction have
been nearly completed, but there re-
mains a deficiency of several thousand
dollars, and until that is assured the
work Of construction cannot be under
taken.
This day should be marked by the
determination OF the Capital commu-
nifty to complete the memorial before
another year has elapsed. If the spirit
which animated those who in 1917 and
1918 went forth under the country's
flag to fight in foreign fields for the
highest principles of American civiliza-
ton prevails now in the scene Of their
peace-time labors this will be done.
Observance of Memorial day of 1929
should be chiefly marked by the dedi-
cation OF this tribute. which will stand
forever. IN the sight of the millions Of
Americans who make Washington a
mecca, as. this city's expression OF
gratitude for those who SO CALAMITY
gave their all in battle,
Evening star., 1928-05-30

Appreciation Of the common sense OF
the German people is the keynote OF
American comment on the recent Reich
elections In which the Social Democrats
made the greatest gains and Foreign
Minister Stresemann virtually was given
a vote OF confidence.
IF any doubt still existed as to the
stability Of the German Republic. such
doubts have been removed by the out
come of the general election in the
Reich" says the Buffalo Evening News,
basing its view on the fact that, IN the
election, "the NationaliStS. chief sup
porters Of the monarchic idea, suffered
a crushing defeat. losing nearly 40 seats,
or nearly two-fifthS OF their strength III
the Reichstag On the other hand. the
News points out. "the Social Democrats,
who. from the first, have been the
staunchest supporters both OF the re-
public and of a peaceful and concilia-
tory foreign policy. increased the num-
Der OF seats they viii hencefortn nold
from l31 to 1872"
The election results encourage the
Manchester Union 10 predict that Ger
many will continue her present program
Of cooperation with the other nations
of Western Europe, politically and eco
nomically." To the Detroit Free Press
the fiat Of the voters of Germany
means above all that the German peo-
pie want their government 10 march
ahead on the roads OF domestic peace
and reconstruction and international
reconciliation"
The New York World adds its tribute
OF praise in the words; In every cleo
ton since the establishment Of the Ger
man Republic the people have given an
excellent account OF themselves. They
and their leaders have In every instance
strengthened their country'S position
before mankind"
In similar vein, the Kalamazoo Ga
Zette remarks that the old prophecies
Of cynical critics that the great rank
and file of the German people never
would be satisfied without a Kaiser on
the throne" have been proven un-
founded. since. "in successive tests Of
strength. the German voters have shown
that they are not the least bit keen 10
welcome bac'l their former Emperor or
any OF the pre-war institutions for
which he stood"
Many OF the newspapers OF the United
States are frankly interested, especially
in the vote OF confidence that seems to
have been given to DR. Stresemann.
Says the New York Evening Post:
TO the outside world the elections
mean that the forces behind StreSe-
mann have routed his adyersaries. and
that, above everything else Germany
has renewed It's allegiance to the repub-
lie To the fultillment OF the reparations
program. to the Locarno treaties and 10
Germany's membership i'll the League
OF Nations" The indianapolis News
Evening star., 1928-05-30

small portion of r street is not made
one-way. The Commissioners, to do
this, will not have to issue a new regu-
lation, as the island Immediately adj
joining Sheridan Circle is, to all intents
and purposes, a part OF the circle, and
traffic at present is required to proceed
to the right at a circle. sign do
Not Enter" at the intersection of r
street and Massachusetts avenue will
suffice to do away with the potential
hazard at this point.
Evening star., 1928-05-30
SHOOTING STARS.
By pHILAxDEg JOHNSON.

Don't Expect Too Much.
Although the Summer days draw near.
With song and blossoming serene,
There fingers the refrain Of cheer
That Christmastide brought to the
scene.
Expectancy Is In the air,
And promises win our applause.
Regretfully Stili declare
don't believe In Santa Claus.
We wait for gifts with coming dawn,
AS candidates in proud array
Assemble where the lots are drawn
To name the leader Of the fray.
Our Sorrowing all viii turn TO bliss
Friends say I am hard boiled" be-
cause
Youths bright. confiding mood / miss.
don't believe In Santa Claus.
Kriss Kringie, whatsoe'er may be
The pseudonym that you assume,
AS mortals strive 10 set uS free
From cares that bring US mortais
gloom,
Geek 70 disguise him as you viii,
Az Smith or Hoover, Hughes or
Dawes
In spite OF all the giadsome skill
/ don't believe In Santa Claus!
Evening star., 1928-05-30

rrsentativcs Black OF New York and
Ragon oi Arkansas. Lehlbaeh expects 10
call his committee together IN the near
future When the House investigation
gets under way the sparks are likely To
ny Some Of the Senators have been
frankly indignant that the House should
undertake work which the Senate had
luton provides for the investigation 0f
senatorial campaign expenditures. as
well as OF presidential, vice presidential
and House. and this has riled the Sem
ate The reasons given hy the House
members are that they wish flrst~hand
information Of their own unon which 30
base leg,slaiaans u any u required.
Evening star., 1928-05-30

Political eEnineKace is not the only test
Of human greatness. Italy s Likely 10
gre Noble. Ia reward for tnselhSh en-
deayog, q higher rank in history than
kszssosina.
Evening star., 1928-05-30

II would be an intrepid college COM
nencemeDt orator who could summon
courage 10 take Boulder Dam as 4 Gus-
lect for advice on ethical and economic
ossiisst tl0ns In our social system.
Evening star., 1928-05-30

There is no orator at present who can
be regarded as having a chance to
stampede convention. Oratorical con-
tests may avail to revive the arts once
50 influential in public affairs.
Evening star., 1928-05-30

Ia spite of his disineiiDsti0n " I've a
candidate, President Cooijdge makes 1t
clear maj r., long ~ ne IL on the JOB he
asay De depended on W TAKE an interest
ii the details of his responsibility.
Evening star., 1928-05-30
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Evening star., 1928-05-30

A public man Is fortunate II ne can
haze his biography co1ciusiyely written
Mfnise ne is stiA alive. and can demand
ane privilege Of supervising the proofs.
Evening star., 1928-05-30

Radio Ia more than means u
pastime fof an Idle hour. II is in afford
ing clues ~ the whereabouts u 4 lost
snip IN ii4e ali 0r ss ses that 1t doe& its
really Dlg work.
Evening star., 1928-05-30

As q student Of Shakespeare, Pugilist
Gene Tunney might add TO his prestige
as Q serspper In literature b9 issuing
challenges 70 debate on the Baconisn
theory.
Evening star., 1928-05-30

woman official who yields TO Pc
cuniary temptation must face the re-
minder that equal rights imply equal
responsibilities.
Evening star., 1928-05-30
Oniimi.f l. Defined.

Fggm tbs ~ fNtti,s pastsUispat@hs
An Optimist IL nan vino thinks That
because the fashions do not change his
wife win not need any new clothes this
Spring.
Evening star., 1928-05-30

F1libustering may cause q touch of in
somnia as a desirable incident In a
statesmans equipment.
Evening star., 1928-05-30


Neglected Opportunity.
Been TO the top Of the Washington
Monument" asked the visitor.
Not yet"
Been 70 the Congressional Library
and the Smithsonian Institution"
Not yet"
Il zee you have just arrived"
No. Simply kept putting these trips
on. have lived In Washington, ID. c.,
all my life"
''Ihe young man Is often unwiae In
speech" said III Ho. the sage OF China
town. The old man must be vie
enough 70 listen patiently"
s2Eaeious Bird.
The parrot said, I'm wiser than the
owl,
Since / can be q most loquacioas fowl.
Yet I'm taught what 70 say In lusty
tone,
And never risk opinions Of my own"
Don't gamble" said Uncle Eben.
Al de same time don't nurse loaded
dics ton sure thing"
Evening star., 1928-05-30
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Evening star., 1928-05-30

Rancorous discussion tempts many a
political parsonage TO tack final M
on Boulder Dam.
Evening star., 1928-05-30

No Congress Is ever so inconsiderate
as to clean up the work so as to leave
nothing for the next to start In with.
Evening star., 1928-05-30
Unhappi1ess.

fran lbF hssh vile Jei.Desseean
UDbsppiness Is the punishment OF
those who permit soms pertshabls thing
10 become essential t9 their happiness,
Evening star., 1928-05-30
Up 10 Weather Bureau.

FrgD the Atlanta Constitution.
Why d0Dt ths major parties put the
vet and dry question up " tils Weather
1uysebs IN
Evening star., 1928-05-30

Jud Tunkins says another fiibuster
would justify statesmen In the Capitol
TO request appropriations for hammocks
and folding beds
Evening star., 1928-05-30
Chronic State Of Mind.

NF"HfN Wt"sN VI "H1H~'
"H our friend going 10 the conven-
ton as an uninStructed delegate?"
Not uninstructed," answered Senator
Eorghnm. Merely uninformed."
Evening star., 1928-05-30
Turf Reflections

Turf Reflections.
As count up my losses,
find il hard 10 see
II have played the HOSES,
Or IL each hoss played me.
Evening star., 1928-05-30
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Evening star., 1928-05-30

The House Of Representatives In the
closing hours OF its session has appoint
ed a special committee to investigate
campaign expenditures. Apparently
some OF the House leaders have not been
satisfied with the investigation which
has been staged by the senatorial com"
mite The resolution adopted by the
House for the appointment OF the spe~
ciaI committee was introduced by Rep"
gesentatiVe Walter Newton ot MINNIE
sofia who has been active In support of
the candidacy OF Secretary Hoover Tor
the presidential nomination. lie and
other members OF the House have been
credited with helieYjng that the Senate
committee was anti~ioaVrr Hereto
fore, the House has been satisfied To
leave the investigation OF campaign ex-
penditufes To the investigating Senate,
This departure Ii giving The politicians
something 10 think about, Representa-
tive I.ehlbach Of New Jersey. Is chair
man of the House committee. and the
either members include Mr.. Newton. all.
thor Of the resolution, Representative
Nelson OF Maine. Republicans. and Rep
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Evening star., 1928-05-30

@. How is Don Quixote pronounced7
M. X. r.
A. 1t may be pronounced either den
kwik Sot long o. or don ke-ho "a. TIE
latter Is the Spanish pronunciation.