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Evening star., 1928-05-19
The Cruise Of the Italia.

While 1t appears that the dirigible
Italia has returned TO its Spitzbergen
base with q negative, rather than q
positive, report on the mysterious re-
gions Of the Arctic wastes, the sixty
eight-hour fight has by no means been
in vain. Scientific knowledge rests as
much on the explosion Of fallacies as
upon the confirmation OF theories and
In the former direction the Italia has
apparently done much. From reports
at hand Gen. Mobile and his crew failed
TO find further evidence of the rather
mythical Giles Land. this failure being
attributable 10 fog. in part. Fog again
prevented any study of Lenin Land. In
the general vicinity OF which the Italia
crnISed, and one of the main purposes
Of the trip. TO land party and explore
Lenin Land. was abandoned. Despite
these failures, the Italia has made the
first cruise in history over an unknown
part Of the world, obtained many photo
graphs. observations and data and re-
turned, without accident, 10 its base
The greatest achievement Of the Italia
has been proof Of its ability 20 pene-
trate this dangerous region and TO cruise
uninterruptedIy for sixty-eight hours.
covering more than 1000 miles of ter
ritory, and 70 return whence 1T started
with ali on board safe and sound. The
North Pole fight Of the Norge last year
was an unparalleled feat in itself, but
the Norge drove rapidly on without
turning back. Gen, Mobile, In command
Of the italia, expects 10 start another
cruise within fige days. and TO aim for
the North Pole. The proved ability Of
his ship 10 cruise about at will should
make the undertaking successful II he
is able this time TO land. and later pick
up, an exploring party, the supremacy
Of the dirigible In this type Of work
win remain lndlsputed.
Evening star., 1928-05-19

the leader. since then he has been
affiliated with the Soviet government.
He undertook to establish an industrial
colony in Siberia, which failed. and
since then he has worked as a travelling
speaker. For some time past his health
has been bad and his illness has finally
resulted In his death. He will be given
state funeral and will be buried
beneath the Kremlin wall at Moscow
facing the red square, near the grave
of John Reed another American who
espoused the Russian cause.
Haywood was pronounced radical.
a revolutionist In fact. He was first
heard of nationally as one of the
leaders of the Western Federation Of
Miners and came into prominence dur
ing the Occur d'Alene mining troubles
in Idaho in 1899. In 1906 he was
accused of completely in the murder OF
Frank Steunenberg. Governor of Idaho,
and was implicated in no less than
thirty-Six other murders in connection
with his agltations among the miners
He was acquitted. however, and shortly
afterward the Western Federation
dropped him and Haywood became in
terested in the l. w. W.. of which he
became secretary-treasurer and direc-
tor. That organization sought to bring
all labor into "one big union" and
meanwhile to cripple industry by strikes
and sabotage. It's ultimate aim was to
place all production in the hands OF
the workers. The American Federation
of Labor disowned him and the l. w. w
The Socialists did likewise, During the
war Haywood sought to make capital
of the struggle for his pronounced brand
of radicalism. Denouncing nationalism
as an illusion and the war as a struggle
between capitalists. the l. w w, under
his leadership. carried on for time
mischievous program of agitation,
sabotage and strikes. until finally
Federal agents raided the Chicago
headquarters of the organization, seized
its records and rounded up nearly
one hundred officers and members, in
Guiding Big Bill Haywood.
This man spent many terms in
prison. He had bsen in and out of jail
so often that it is said he had lost
count of the record. He vas frankly
an enemy of the established order,
dangerous man, of commanding
presence. unfiinching courage and
gifted with fiuency of speech. II is
not to be doubted that in his Russian
exile he conducted a vicious propaganda
in this country. His evil works here
failed. His endeayors in Russia failed
He represented social theory that
cannot succeed.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
UNITED STATES
in WORLD WAR
Ten Years Ago To-day

Nal Raolll Luibery Americas fore-
most air fighter. Is killed In a senSa-
tlonal combat with German afmored
blplane back of the American sector
north of Ioul, Lufbery LOST his life
after SIX OF our men had tried In vain
10 bring down the flying tank, the
American ace leaplng from his machine
In midalr after German bullet had set
his gas tank on fire. Pefshlng
reports 90 casualties today and cables
that American forces have feplilsed
three German raids on the Pleafdy
and Lorraine fronts, American
troops brlguded with Marshal iialH's
forces are fast rounding into shape and
British niiieers are delighted with their
keenneaa and eagerneaa To learn.
In front of tho American sector IN lnf~
raine the Germans are keeping their
main force some distance back OF orr
front lines because OF the accuracy Of
American gtlnners and snipers since
the tseiphenrey affair the Germans seem
"a he content ia let well enough alone
along our sectors, German artillery
fire has heen almost negligible on the
Tnul front for several days,
One million neIalana ON strike refuse
10 work for the Germans, even when
thTeRtened With ktafVNtl0ns
Evening star., 1928-05-19
"Rig Rinn HAYWOOD.

William ID, Haywood died yesterday
at Moscow, fugitive from American
justice, he had been convicted IN this
country IN 1917 with other members of
tiae Industrial Workers of the World
on charge Of reasonable activities IN
seeking 70 discourage and prevent en-
listnenls for war service and was
sentenced 10 pay fine oi $4,000 and
To serve twenty years IN the peniten-
tiaFy. Ills case Was appealed and Ia
July, 1919, he and others were released
on bail. The higher courts having stis-
tanned the conviction, the time came
finally f9r Haywood " serve his sem
tenee lie could not be- found. lie had
sailed for Russia, forfeiting bis bond.
which had been posted for him by the
radical organization u which hs VA
Evening star., 1928-05-19

significantly, that the Democrats had
sought to cut the club dues tax. but
that the Republicans had refused to do
SO. Here, indeed. was an issue. Sup
pose the Republicans. In the face of
such challenge, had voted the amend
ment down. The Democratic nominee
for the presidency. by merely stating
that he did not believe golfers should
be taxed, might have walked into
the White House unopposed. Imagine
the predicament of the Republican
nommeel AS well try to stop the tides
from their ebh and flow as to explain
ones Identification with a party that
favored higher taxes for golfers.
But the issue was lost Republicans
and Democrats and Proeressives voted
not as partiSans, but as Americans and
golfers. And the amendment was
adopted, Eagles screamed. brides
ohirped. and the world was saved for
democracy,
Evening star., 1928-05-19

Men pride themselves on having none
of the absurd preiudices of women.
There is one. however, that no woman
ever had, and it is none less than the
masculine unwillinRness TO take the
last OF anything.
If YOU offer an associate your pack
of cigarettes, and there is but one In IT,
no matter II he is pining to smoke, he
will Immediately say:
"Oh, don't want to take your iast
cigarette 49,
Or he comes to you for light.
Gimme match" he says.
Sure"
He is handed the box of safeties. He
opens it. peers in.
II don't want to take your last
match" he says.
This is the universal. standard way
the male world has Of trying to be
polite evidently.
Not for the world would he deprive
YOU of your last cigarette, your last
match.
He might sock you in the jaw for
the slightest word, but nothing coulo
prevail upon him to take your last
match, ~.
If YOU needed that match to light
your wav TO the next world. your dear
IkIGilQ dliu apSSSAASS NN,
careful of 1t.
Shall he take it? Not on his life!
"Oh. no, I don't want to take your
last match" he says, heroic III MS SELL
denial.
One is moved to think that there
must be some sort of superstition
mixed up In this action, so universal
is it. pervading all ranks of society.
The millionaire as readily as the
beggar. is extremely loath to take away
from any one his very last, his aoso-
mtely ultimate match.
One might think a match were the
most precious thing III the world. 1t
might be made of diamonds, or even
of platinum, so careful is every Tom.
Dick and Harry of the other fellows
last match.
This last match suddenly takes on
huge Importance.
In relation to IL the toughest bozo
that ever wore shoe leather becomes
a veritable Lord Chesterfield.
This extreme tenderness of others
for ones lone match cor cigarette), or
whatever 1t may be. reminds one of the
famous remark Of some one or other
anent foreign missions.
why this exquisite tenderness" he
inquired. for black folk 1000 miles
away. when all around us are thousands
of our own people who equally need to
be saved?"
Our cigarettes and matches. our what
nots, our personal jigamafrits. all come
within the classification of the small
but important.
They occupy a part In living that is
unique. II ii we're not in defiance of
all grammar and good usage. we would
say very unique" but no doubt
unique" is enough
The average man. cultured or uncul-
tured. rich or poor, Is an impatient
fellow
Impatience is q masculine preroga-
tive. Women may be impatient, too
but they must conceal 1t.
A man. any man, Impatient Man.
resents being made to wait. II he
wants to smoke. the cigarette must be
to hand.
When the smoke" is in the mouth.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
The Supreme Court Site.

II a joint resolution adopted by the
Senate yesterday without a record vote
is concurred In by the House. proceed
ings for the acquisition of site for
the new building for the United States
Supreme Court will be halted. and that
project will be postponed perhaps for
several years. This resolution recites
that within the space chosen for this
purpose now stands an historic build
ing once used as the temporary Capt.
tol of the United States and also as a
prison. II provides that no further
proceedings should be taken for the
condemnation of the land until the
Congress shall by law direct the ac-
quisition OF such squares for such
sites" and also that if these squares
are at any time acquired by the United
States the buildings on them shall not
be destroyed. but shall be removed to
some other site.
Under the prevailing practice of pub
lie building authorization by Congress
1t is not now customary for the author
iEing legislation to specify sites. Con-
gress has created a Public Building
Commission. and to that body 1t refers
the choice of locations for such build
ings as 1t may order to be erected. This
saves much time and avoids complica-
tions. In the present case the Public
Building Commission. acting under its
general authority. has selected the site
north of the Library of Congress for the
Supreme Courts new home 1t has noti-
fed the Secretary of the Treasury of
that choice and he has formally called
upon the Attorney General to proceed
with condemnation. That process has
been actually started. Thus the site
has been specifically named, not by act
OF Congress but by the body empowered
and authorized by it to make all such
selections for public works.
It has been for years contemplated
that the new Supreme Court Building
should occupy a site Immediately north
OF the Library Of Congress. At one
time 1t was proposed to take the land
lying between First and Second. East
Capitol and B streets. Eventually. how
ever, this proposed area was reduced
to encompass the land lying between
Maryland avenue and East Capitol
street.
The historic nature of the building
at the northwest corner Of the site pro-
posed by the Supreme Court has, of
course, been always recognized. There
has been ample opportunity to stop its
possible destruction during the several
years Of the discussion over a new home
for the Supreme Court. That now at
almost the eleventh hour Of the ses-
sion this joint resolution should be in
troduced and passed without reference
to committee and practically without
debate is somewhat disturbing evi-
dence Of plan to block one of the
most important public building projects
ever undertaken In Washington.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

then the next question is, Where is a
match?"
The pretty picture of little Mary
holding match for daddy to light
his pipe or cigar is extremely pretty,
but like so many other pleasant pic
lures is true only of special occasions
Lighting ones cigar, pipe or cigarette
as the case may be, Is one of those
duties which every wight must perform
for himself, under pain of having his
nose burned If he demands valet
service.
Perhaps the most uncomfortable stu
stuck out over the glowing match as
held in the impetuous hand of the
aforementioned associate.
He never cares how close he holds
the match or how 1t singes the hair
OF the other fellow.
X X X 4
Since every man Is impatient, and
wants what he wants when he wants
it," he recognizes the extent of his
crime when he willfully takes the last
the packet.
He knows that no man really likes
to give up that last match. 1t means
that this one slender tie which binds
him to Lady Nicotine is reft, or what
ever it is that happens to ties.
No matter what are the protesta-
tions Of the last match owner. he
really does not want to part with his
treasure.
Since all this is reasonably true. is
1t equally SO that the other fellow
never takes the last match?
Why, of course he docs!
We have yet to see a man who
would not take the omega of lucifers
despite his vigorous protestations OF
"Oh, I don't want to take your last
match"
Most smokers begin to dip in their
hand the moment the words are out OF
their mouth. Their hesitancy is merely
bluff. They know from experience that
the other will say. "Oh. that's all
right" or Go on and take it; got
another box"
Yet the suspicion fingers that there
must be a bit of superstition in the
practice. One recalls that in some
sections OF the country unmarried girls
viii not take the last piece of cake on
the plate for fear they will remain old
maids.
No doubt there Is some similar mas
culine superstition which has its grin
upon the male smokers of the world.
AS for the feminine smokers, every
last girl of them would take the last
match in the box without so much as
batting an eye.
Women harbor no such prejudice. II
they want thing. they take 1t, in the
remarkably astute way they have OF
scorning sham
There may be some to object to these
views; but further consideration by
them of feminine psychology will show,
we believe, the soundness of these pre-
ceptS
Women are the great realists. 1t Is
their business to be. The dreaming in
the world is done by the men: it is the
women who wash the dishes.
Through their training over the
years, women have very nicely bal
anced ideas of the right thing to do.
IN most cases, and you would never sec
one Of them hesitating a second over
whether or not she should take your
last match or cigarette.
She would Just take 1t: that's all.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

amounting to 31lz inches at Spring tide
at Chicago. Secondary undulations Of
a few minutes have also been observed.
@. Can Army nurses be buried in
Arlington Cemetery?--L. N. G.
A. Army nurses who have received On
honorable discharge or who die while
in the service are entitled to burial in
any national cemetery.
Q. How much does battleship cost2
j. M
A. The cost of the construction Of
battleships varies according to the time
when they were built. Today large
battleship would cost approximately
S40,000,000. The Colorado, one of the
newest, cost $27,O0O,0O0.
@. What relation 10 each other were
Rose and Charles Coghlan?-J. D. II.
A. These popular members Of the
theatrical profession were sister and
brother.
Q. What is meant by "feuilleton"?-
H. Fl. F.
A. This is a French word indica ting
the bottom part Of French newspaper.
separated by line from the rest. and
devoted to light literature, criticism, etc.
O. When and where did the game Of
croquet originate?-A. F. d.
A. There are no authentic data re-
garding the origin Of this game. which
was a favorite of kings some 200 years
ago Some writer's say that IL Tss
evolved from the game paille-maills.
which was played in Languedoc as early
as the thirteenth century.
@. What is the name Of the Com
munist song?-H. A. VI.
A. II is called THE International
1t was composed in French by Eugene
Potter in 1871 and set TO music By
Adolphe Degeyter.
O. Where is the largest municipal
park in the United States?-J. G.
A. The largest outlying municipal
park is Mountain Park, Phoenix, Arlz-,
comprising 5000 acres.
Q. Where are Telescope Mountains?
R. D.
A. This mountain group Is in eastern
California. east Of Owens Lake and
west of Death Valley.
O. OF what is listerine Composed
4. This antiseptic solution. named
for Sir Joseph Lister, contains benzoic
and boric acids, essential oils. etc.
@. What is an 'ornithopter"?-F. 3.
A. It is a form Of aircraft heavier
than air. deriving its chief support and
propelling force from Tapping wings.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
Rockefeller Demand Is Linked
With Honest Business Pleas

Handsomely" The Topeka Daily Capt.
tai believes that IF they have any re-
spect for public morality they will follow
Rockefeller and not Stewart"
~*
1.-THE great pity" as the matter Is
viewed by the Charlotte Observer SIS
that Mr.. Rockefeller. sensing his COM
pany's connection with the Teapot
frauds before the recent trial of SIM
clair, did not do his country the great
service OF making an active effort 10
uncover every detail of those transac-
tions. details which are lacking and for
want of which Sinclair went free" CO.
ing still further. the Birmingham News
remarks: 1T Is mere commonplace 10
state that Mr. Rockefeller has diSap-
pointed the public's expectations. Not
even this belated action of his extracts
the sting from this disappointment. 1t
is not a highly noble gesture that Mr..
Rockefeller now makes"
Stating that "as long as the leaders
Of business remained silent about the
conduct of men like Sinclair, Doheny
and Stewart they condoned the conduct.
and by condoning Ii assumed some of
the odnIm." the New York World con-
cludes: Mr.. Rockefeller and the Cham
ber of Commerce have made the only
possible self-respeeting reply TO this
charge. They have made it plain that
they do not propose 10 condone the con-
duct of these men, that they do not
propose 70 protect them, but that. on
the contrary, they regar these men as a
disgrace to the profession OF business,
The Louisville courier-Journal em-
phasizes confidence as THE corner stone
Of business relationships, and the De-
troit News advises that IF the oil indus
try Is to be put on higher level. It's
reputation of the Teapot Dome manip-
ulations Is an essential beginning"
The Milwaukee Journal feels that II
there is such retrinution. even all the
miserable failures TO send any one to
jail for wrongdoing will not have been
In vain" and the Dayton Daily News
maintains that THE good name OF
American business requires that Rookie
feller should win the fight"
The Charleston Evening Post sums up
the matter: However much may have
been left to be desired of legal Justice
against these Conspirators, public opin-
ion, the code of morality. or whatever
one chooses to aseribe II 10, has held
fast and the beach is strewn with great
Carcasses.
Evening star., 1928-05-19
TAXATION Wifhout---Golf.

Tax golf out Of existence7 Aye. and
fise tea that vent overheard into Eos-
ton Harioor. making a splash heard
round the world. would be a. a puny
drop of glycerin on tlle raging surface
81 the Atlantic compared TO the mighty
upbeagsl 70 follow such base and
unworthy poke below the belt. Eone-
thing of the Old FIRE Of the Puritan
fathers, something of the spiritual
eioeuence Of the founding fathers
entered The Senate chamber yesterday
snd raised men 10 the heights ss they
east their righteous votes, without q roll
rail. 70 adopt sn amendment TO the
Tetepge bill Increasing from ten 10
tseptY~hge dollars the exemption on
taxable club dues. One after another.
when the amendment came up for dis
csssion, the Senators. goIfng aud non.
Reihng, SPOKE for that great army Of
Americans who with mashie and
Ejblick. driver ano spoon, miaifon and
pufter. are cogfageolaslg Sighting ~
make this world better place 10
EYe Ia.
''Wby?' hundred Senator Frazier
q North Dakota, author of thls
patriotic amendment, should there he
. tsE on the right 70 iDd1lge IN this
wholesome. heaitaful entertainment
exercise or oecapsttonG Why should
golfers he compelled 10 pay ta&2"
Why. indeed2
Then eeBstor Simmons ot kofth
/EaEoiins, ranking Democrat Of stls
gEsnats alAnee eomAittee. rose toTsg
Evening star., 1928-05-19

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@. Where did the iris grow originally?
IS. F.
A, From the study OF geographical
distribution of the iris it appears that
the two centers of original location
are central and southern Europe and
the Orient, especially China. For the
most part. however, the exotic species
are thoroughly at home on the Amer
ican continent and in certain sections
have established themselves as freely
as any native plant.
O. Will martins eat beeS?-H. F. /.
A. The Biological Survey says that
martins are not likely to eat many
honey bees. 1t has been noted from
examinations of the stomach content
of martins that most of the honey bees
eaten were the drones, because drones
are not able to fly very fast.
@. On what day of last November did
the severe windstOrm pass over the
southeast and northeast sections OF
washington, D. C.?-E. M. P.
A. The Weather Bureau says that the
date of the storm was November II,
1927.
@. How does one become an Indian
agent?-R. L.
A. There are no Indian agents. The
classification is now known as super
intendents. These are not appointed.
all coming under civil service require
ment.
O. How many Russians can emigrate
to the United States yearly?-T. c.
A. The quota for Russia is 2,248. The
quota for this year is flied and there
is a waiting list.
@. What salary does Al Smith receive
as Governor of New York?-H. NJ.
A, He receives $4,000. New York
pays its governor the highest salary OF
all the States. Pennsylvania comes Sec
ond with an $4,000 salary. Other gov
ernors' salaries range down from these
to $4,000. which is paid in New Hamp-
shire, South Dakota and Vermont.
@. Are there tides in the Great
Lakes?-F. s.
A. The Great Lakes are practically
tideless. though some observers claim
to have found true tidal pulsacons