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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-03
THIS AND THAT
ny CHARLES T.. TRACEW ELL.


tremcly important motifs when handled
with restraint,
The contrasts In music Include
roughly,
/ Slow and fast
J. Loud and soft
Alienation Of instruments,
NusicaI phraseologv has fancy names
for thrsr, we stick 10 the plain facts in
the case.
Much of the charm of music arises
through the very sharp contrasts which
il afloras. musical composition espe-
riallv as played by an orchestra, Is IKE
an automobile in motion.
Sprrd the essence OF The motor car
Oh perhaps 1t would be better TO say
The possibility OF speed Is secured IN
n,us,C nv the movement NJ the Compo-
'itlon.
movement may be accelerated or
slowed down and tn'S IS commonly done
IN almost every case In dance music,
which Is unique for certain gay quail
itV lifting care from the world, chorus
may be piayed last one timc, then slowed
ooWn the next. AitCr the slow playing,
The resumption OF the fast tempo comes
as a real and distinct relief TO the spirit
~ The listener
Sometimes one is inclined To believe
tina, the nearer listens 10 music with
his spirit. rather than with ms ears
merely The ears are only delicate pre-
ClSlon instruments. through which the
SOUNDS IN then various combinations
now 10 the point Of perception,
This point Is, one may say, the Sp'fl'
OF man. which sits somehow INSIDE Oh
one, on Just exactly what place or now
no one knows: but that il docs 50 slt,
secure from all the winds that nlo",
one seems To know in Quieter moments.
Life itself is simply a larger music.
Although we experience it with all
our senses the music Is not always so
DeIceptible. Evidently our larger ears
OF every day are CoarSer IN texture, not
quite SO well made to Sitt the melody
rom the tOoliShneSs. OF to pass the
beautiful and 10 exclude the ugly.
Is not life itself largely a matter OF
Slow and last, Of loud and soft. OF
alienation. now this nov that? ThoSe
who's, lives run along forever slow, 40
nos they not lose something? And
Goes MOI he VINO always moves ac-
cclerando miss much that the other
man hears!
The idea life would be a balanced
composition. well worked out, we'll
thought and earnestly executed design
A pattern hitting IN every part. 1t WOULD
not be all SLOW. nor all last. any more
than IL would De completely loud or
.olever SLOW
Such a lie would furnish SLOW move
mentS as toll to the last. or Fhe othei
Way around. as Liked by the individual
character unoet execution. ii would be
SOFT here, loud there, in the belief that
,ucn balance would be more pleasing
10 every one, not only to the player.
III addition TO these chief modulations,
there would be an alienation OF M
s,ruments. or interests, as they would
be called Such a lite would have place
IN 1t Tor bit OF everything. II would
have vice tolerance tor men and
things. ana would wSIC0me each in turn.
It's mclodieS would be played, now
on a ueep horn, now on SnrlIl me,
never on bass drum TO exhaustion or
on q piccoio to extinction. Thus the
ioiis OF this living music would be as
important as the rest OF 1t. Its grace
notes would adorn, as grace note Is
meant to 90. Such a life would be
beautiful melody simple yet sublime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-03
Senator Simmons Announcement.

Senator Simmons decision 10 go the
whole way over the line In his refusal
10 support Gov. Smith as the candidate
of the Democracy. and to lend his ac-
tive assistance to the anti.Smith Demo-
Gratis Of North Carolina. undoubtedly
adds serious handicap 10 the regular
entry in the presidential race. Al nrS'
il snnesred that he would content MN
self with his resignation from the ma
tional committee and his refusal TO
participate in the campaign tor the
nominee Then II was manifest that ne
IVES going further. and was writing let
tars Ia numerous friends to tell them
why he could not support the candidate.
Nov he has formally and openly de-
clsre6 himself as an active campsisne:
against the ticket.
II is assured that this action vlll sdd
seriously to the task OF the regular
Democratic organization 10 keep North
Carolina in line for the Houston ticket
Not only IN North Carolina where
Senator simmons is regarded highly as
a leader Of political thought and where
his long services in the Senate are
valued but IN other Southern States
mis- course is likely to effect profound
influence. II has for some time been
evident thpt for the first time in many
wars vigorous campaign i'm certain of
the Southern States would be necessary
and already programs of speaking have
been arranged. with some Of the most
raue Bile Of the Democratic "spellbind-
srs" assigned TO strategic points. This
latest announcement by Senator Sim
mons increases the need OF active work
10 prevent the spreading Of the spirit Of
revolt which manifested itself At HouS-
ton and has been increasingly in EVIL
dance since the convention completed
its work.
This phenomenon is but one oi sew
eral making the present campaign ex~
ceptional There are more cross-currents
than for many years. OBJECTIONS IN
large numbers from one side to the
other are occurring in the East. and in
the Central States and in the West
The South is contributing its quota Ut
shifts 10 complete the circle Of changes.
in the face of which political prophecy
becomes mere suessyork.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-03
A Call 10 Opponents of
ViviscctiOn To Organize
TO the Editor of The star:

TO the Editor of The star:
Please permit me 10 voice my senti-
mentS regarding the horror Of the dog
pound the arsenal and some EXPIRE
sions pertaining To animal welfare. |
feel that this timely expose Of the
EdQewood Arsenal using dogs for vivi-
section hos brought a well deserved
degradation on some Of our Army Of
ficlalS Silence gives consent. Only
towards attack the weak and helpless
The brave and manly, like Abraham
Lincoln. are known for their gentle
manners. kindness and justice toward
ALL creatures | have read letters IN the
press. written by soldiers and sailors,
cOmplimenting Gustav StryEer Tor rs
dcnunciation of vivisection, one In par
tlcular | recall was from sailor In
the service. who said he would be will
ING to give his life to abolish viviscr
ton. He stated that the best friend
the men in the service had was the dog
Another letter stated Gustav StrykCr
was the greatest humanitarian IN tho
United States. wish We had more men
like him. Mildred +. Ewin, IN COM
mentinr on the Animal Rescue League,
in referring to the dog recently put 10
death because he would not eat. has
overlooked the fact that the dog S
master expressed a wish that If any
thing happened to him his dog should
he put to death. well knowing that ms
faithful dog would grieve after Nun,
and. being very old he would be better
off in the sleep of death than grievihG
for his departed master. | am OF 'h'
opinion that II all the ANNA welfare
TVxtr g1f 4TfYr
Conference of Societies for the lnvestl-
cation nj Vivisection they would s00n
nut stop tn this degrading practlc'
PercivaI r. Baxter. former Governor CT
Maine. said he would suffer pain unto
death rather than accept alienation
from pain through the experimentation,
on animals which is really v!vlsecticA
under another name.
KATE EDMONDS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-03
Better Plan. Not Criticism,
Needed for Animal Care

Tn the Editor OF In" star
read with much interest the Feceh'
letters condpmning the methods 81 thP
Animal Rescue League ana callir2
for n1blic discussion. Had these crlH-
cisms given q definite, practical sug-
position Of better method" they Woulo
he more 10 the point and of some value
To the helpless. dependent animals
under discussion.
one Of the critics states chat there
are brains and hearts trying 10 eVoiVe
A bigger and better way TO handle TINS
probIem of animals in distress. Inns
should be very encouraging TO the AMI
NAL Rescue Lee&ue. for wnen 'heSt
brains" have their plan IN WORKING
order feel sure the league VIII giadiy
turn the problem over. for their numott
and disinferested work will no longer
DE needed Until Such better methoo
is evolved however. let us all hetp the
jittIe group Of men and women called
the Animal Rescue League, IN tnelr
humble efforts TO end the earthly pnysi-
cal suffering of the animals. iouno
abandoned and in distress, ano give
Them the encouragement they deserve.
MANY a family has reason to be CRATE
ful To this league for reSculng thelt
lost household pets from the pefiS OF
the streets and the p;anks of miSehiev-
Gus bows. These animals are cared ior
until claimed by their owners. or sui
able homes are found for them Inc
oniv ones put out of their misery. tor
which the league is so bitterly con-
demned are the scraWny, sore-eyeo.
fiea-ridden animals, that not even thoSe
souls reaching out for more harmoni-
Gus expression" would take % 'heh
heart and home.
So until some Of these highly evolved
brain cells" have exploded and put into
operation a better way" LEI us help'
rather than criticize. the efforts Of the
Animal Rescue League.
ALICE H. WOODWARD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-03
UNITED STATES
IN WORLD WAR
Ten ! ears .tge Iode,.

The largest revenue-raising bill In
the history of this or any other nation
was unanimously reported 10 the HouSe
OF Representatives today. As originally
presented the bill plans 20 raise So 900 J.
600 600, The United States reccc.
niaeS the CgechS as nation and It's
National Council Is formally greeted
as de facto belligerent government
The action of this country follows SINH
lar action by the other allied nations
Marshal Haig's troops, i'm an
other vide sweep, push forward 10
Rarolle 3 miles from Cambria,
smashing the Droeourt -Queant lime
and driving the Germans in
haSty retreat To the Canal du Nora
Gueant IS stormed and Is other viii
lagos taken. togethet with more thar
10000 prisoners, British air force
drops IS tons of bombs on the German
military works IN the Rhine province
during the past - hours and infiictS
much damage by direct hits Cas-
uaity lists published today contain ots
names ia killed IN action, s3i wound
ed and sl0 missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-03
Washington Defenders.

Waehn2tons hremen hsye far
cay for their parade. despite gloomy
preliminary. Even had the rain per-
sisted there would have been
certain appropriateness in the excess
If moisture IN such an occasion No
fireman in the course of MS active
work Of fefense ever complains Of tno
much water II is scarcity Of mat
element that ne dresds
b. the DAY fair or foul. Washington
is glad N have this opportunity IN DaN
tribute In terms ~ admirinR assem-
blaqe End review. ~ the men whose
services IN the community are rated r.
most valuable and whose daily exposure
IN danger Is fully measured and APP
PRAISED The fact that this city M
lsy spectacular fires and that THE
average service rendered by the de-
partment is minor IN terms of risk
does moi lessen the puoIics apprecis.
ton
Indeed The fact that the District
losses from FIRE are comparatively small
il due ~ the high efficiency Of the
freflehtfng force In prnmpfness of
RESPONSE. In effectiveness of action ~
he scene NJ danger IN knowledge NJ
conditions the Capitals ftremen are
SECOND IN none in America, and their
equipment long deficient through lack
Of appropriations, Is nov ss good %
sny and with some deficiencies which
stii remain to be supplied as complete
In todsys demonstration appear re-
minders Of early days of frehshttng
ancient engines. souvenirs Of the past
IN the form NJ uniforms and gear And
conspicuous IN the parade ere the three
noble animals thai we're the last Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-03
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

If there are more than two hands in the
final call. all must be shown tn the
table. The rule Of showing ali hands Il
safeguard against collision between
two players. one Of whom might have
fairly good hand and the other
nothing: for by raising each other back
and forth they could force any other
player out Of the pool. The good hand
could then be called and shown tn
confederate simply saying That
good" and putting his hand in the dis
card.
@. Who discovered the North Pole
H. w
A. The late Admiral Pesry reachc'
the North Pole in April, 1909, D.
Cook claimed To have discovered II ~
April q. 1908. but leading scientis'
decided that his proofs were not SUI
fcient to assure them that he NJ
reached the Pole
q. What was the Star Chamber
n. r. A.
A. II was court which met In tn
council chamber NJ the Palace Of West
minister. The roof of the room wa
decorated with gilt stars which probably
gave the court It's name. The court
was founded or restored in 1897 nv
Henry VII to assist In bringing 10 JUS
tice the great landowners and mobiles
II was independent of Jury, who could
inflict any punishment but death, but
who were too often afraid nf the
nobility The trial was conducted h.
written questions. unless The accuse,
chose To confess This confession bc
came such an abuse torture being use
tn extort II. that in i64i the court "
abolished.
o Is the same PRAYER offered -
day At the opening nj the sessions
/ Congress?-C. N.
/ A. The prayers are extemporanec
and differ from day to day.
@ Where is watercress found AZ
how should II be prepared for salat
A P.
A. Watercress is hardy perennia
and finds a congenisl home in SINAI
running streams or shallow pools. Win
tering we'll when covered with water. II
grows readily from seed as we'll as from
freshly cut pieces Of branches. and so0~
spreads over large area. II Is mere
necessary to gather II and wash II We
for table use II IL generally serVe
with a French dressing made ~ -
parts olive oil. one part vinegar, p
mustard salt and paprika.
/ O. What is the derivation NJ
/ word "diamond" IN. L.
/ A. The word is derived from Gre
word which means "unconquersble
unbreakable"
O. who sings the vocal chorus on
record of Mississippi Mud MADE
Paul Whiteman's Orchestrs?-M. NJ.
/ A. Mr.. Whitenan says that =
/ chorus was sung by Miss Irene IaVf
/ q What is the name given to
! fortieth wedding anniversary?-J. 5
/ A. It is designated as ruby
/ O Are wisdom teeth any softer tI'
other teeth?-M. S.
Bv actual test the enamel Govern
the wisdom tooth shows little. IL an
difference in density and hardness tro'
the enamel Of front tooth in the sam
mouth. The rapid decay OF Wlsdor
teeth is attributed 10 their location II
The mouth. Because they are marc y
reach with a brush they are seldom
ever properly cleaned. II they Wer'
river the same attention as the IRON
taeth thew would resist decay as reao'N
O Is there a word like 'anywnsrF
which means lin many places p. F."
A, The word "manywhere" means tn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-03
La Dor Dsv.

On The frs Monday in September.
1882. ard s5am two wears later, the
Knieh.s n Labor, al organization S.
most forgotten in this dsv snc sgc, held
rers0es in New York City IS means
Of focusing public attention on 'rH
~vorEingman" as q class. and Of ao-
vertiSins his aims, which were ShortN,
working hours and higher wages. II
the forty-six years since that frs,
Labor DAY" parade. the occasion hiss
hecon,s rs firmly fixed in the cslendar
81 legal holidays as Christmas or the
Fourth Of July There are not 50 many
rs-a6eS There are fewer speeches
There are more excursions an6 more
rjcnicS. automobile rides into the
ecIntrv and fishing trips. II has Al
ready become : day when the spoSeS-
-,sn fer the orcanizad labor oresntz"-
items find more topics for speeches ra
what has been accomplished than -
what it is hoped will os accomplished.
The twelve-hour day already seems
archaic. The eIcht-hour cay and n"
fvs-dav week are described as facts.
not theories. and labor hears eXpounoed
on every side the accepted economic
doctrine that higher wages mean more
prosperity. not for the laborer alonc.
but for the employer Of labor.
Much has been accomplished D.
labor. for labor. in the last half CEN
tury. Much remains 10 BE- accom-
rlished. But the future seems bright
The militant Gays are passing. sno the
iaboring man. once caricatureo IN
ovcralls. with an empty dinner pail ~
enc hand and brickbat in the other.
might be drawn today az the counc'.
table with his employer, dressed as ms
employer dresses and studying. with
him, cost sheets and production chars,
The millennium is still over the Hill, but
orSanized labor can pause in ;ts up-
ward climb long enough to look oacE
and examine the ground covered with
a great deal Of satisfaction.
This is Labor day. and II, on this day.
Labor can be pictured as occupying tl'7
seat of honor. this campaign year
further embellishes the picture nN
making of the seat of honor throne
with knesling figure on each side
One Of the kneeIing figures is Repuh-
hcsn politician and the other Demo-
cratic politician. and each Is pleadln9
with uuraised arms for smile from
the occupant Of the throne. But ths
smiles are about evenly divided Lsnof
has become canny about politics. More
than once the experiment has been
tried Of entering politics as par'T'
but On every occasion the experiment.
failed dismally. Labor has recognized
that those things it seeks through iegls-
lat,on are obtained only in case thu
party which promises them is victorious
To insist upon the passage Of certain
laws to allow the tao great parties To
make the,r bids for labors support. and
to urge every laborins man who votes
70 support the party making the strong
e5t bid. has become the accepted
strategy.
Each party mas recognized IT and 4
The laboring man voted this wear or
the basis Of party promises he would
have 70 vote for both candidates. which
e altogether dangerous. even IN Phiis-
6elphia SO he will not vote in Novem-
ber a. z laborinz man. but % an Amer
1cgr citizen. And this is The way ne
should always vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-03
Hoover's Talk at Los Angeles
Revives Boulder Canyon lssu'

nendenn concludes that his vor
mean that Mr.. Hoover will Il ma
President. give his influence 70 r.
wardins construction Of Boulder "a
:, Federal expense
AT the expense Of all the taxpayel
n tho United States" protests the Cn1
csgo Daily Tribune Republican,. IN
Federal Government is to provide mt
nicipal water supply to city which ne
for many wears boaste6 of It's wealtr
and prosperity" The Springfield re
publican independently interprstS M
situation with the statement: II IN
engineers now at work should approx
a high dam in Boulder CANYON as prac-
ficsl and safe. the bill could not % &C
feafed probably. with either Hoover q
Smith in the White House. TT
Bangor Daily Commercial Republican
holds that "the engineers Will get IN
facts and make their recommendation
which probably will be accepted
Congress.
When Mr.. Hoover advocates III
highest dam the engineers viii recon-
mend, he implies approval Of the I'M
menSe Government power project. II
the Judgment OF this Fort Worth Star
Telegram Independent Democratic
and that paper thinks that the ma
ioritv OF Americans" admitting tht
Justice Of the desires Of southern Call
fornis. would oppose the demand that
the Federal Government pay the bill.
A different conclusion Is drawn BY
the San Francisco Bulletin Repue-
licsnl. which explains thar when h
spoke Of the full development of It's
lands and water power in years 70
come, he did not necessarily commit
himself To the plans for putting tho
Government into the power business e.
that everybody favCrs food control
and intelligent conservation Of water.
but only the politicians and those imam
ciallv interested are using the food
menace as a bludgenu 70 force accept
ance of plan for public ownership IN
the interests Of southern Calitoruis
real estate SpsculatorS." Similar views
are expressed BY the Providence Sul-
letin dndepend,nN and the Ivpchbuvc
News Democratic as 70 Mr. EocvSr'S
meaning
Senator Johnson. as explained nv The
DAYTON Daily News independent Demo
crsticl, wants the Government - sell
the mower from the dam directly q ~
California municipalities which vii
consume IT, Hoover favOTS turnlnS ,hr
power over 10 private control BY thNrr
to be sold 10 the pubic Their diger-
ence," concludes the Ohio paper NAV
make = difference in political results
in California An issue which directly
affects only \ part ~ ore state prom
!SeS 70 play considerable pan In
national campaisn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-03

Stop minute and think about this
fact. You can ask our information
bureau any question Of fact and get
the answer back in a personal letter. II
is a great educa tional idea introduced
into the lives of the most intelligent
people in the world-American news
paper readers 1t Is part OF that oes'
purpose Of a newspaper-service. There
il no charge except 2 cents in coin or
stamps for return postage Get the
habit of asking questions. Address your
letter to The Evening Star Information
Bureau. Frederic j. Haskin, director,
Washington D. G.
O How many times has America
won the Harmsworth Trophy?-T. S.
A. The British International Trophy
is won in the international yacht races
America has competed in Of the IL
races. and has won times
O How much money should per-
son be- prepared 10 spend upon training
10 pilot an airplane?-G. n
A. Charles Lindbergh is quoted as
saving that one who wishes to become
a pilot should be prepared to spend at
least $500 for training and should have
some arrangement for the use Of a
plane for practice after the course Is
completed
O What is the American Blue Cross
Society?-M B.
A. 1t is an organization to do for
animals what the Red Cross does for
humanity. A blue cross is the emblem.
It was founded in Springfield, Mass II
promotes animal protection on a scien-
tif1c as well as humane basis.
Q Is there United States penny
f. F.
A. A penny Is not the official desig-
nation of any coin minted in the United
States. H. is merely a colloquial and
popular name for our l-cent piece. The
application dates back TO the beginning
OF our money system.
O. Is it necessary to restock trout
strcams?-A. l..
A Notwithstanding laws restricting
fishing to certain seasons Of the year.
most trout streams would soon be f1shed
ont If they we're not restocked. Ac-
cordng to experts, only from to per
cent Of eggs hatch when left to de-
lelop naturally
O When did employers In this conn
try first make contract With organized
labor?-H. y.
A Probably the frst agreement Of
this kind was made in 1885 between
newspaper publishers and the typo
graphical unions in Chicago and WASH
incjon. Both Of these cities claim the
honor of being first.
O Is there any special significance
attached 10 the number 40?-A. w.
A. Forty is a number that has been
regarded as peculiarly significant. The
idea NAV have originated with readers
Of the Bible, who notice that Moses was
40 DAYS on the mount Elijah was ieo
40 DAYS BY the ravens, the rain OF the
flood fell 40 days, another 40 DAYS
elapsed before Noah opened the WIN
dow of the ark. 40 days was the perloc
Of embaIming. Jonah gave Uneven ~
DAYS 10 repent. the Lord tasted 40 DAYS
and He was seen 40 days after Ills
resurrection. Old English Law also Tea
tured many 40-dav periods
O. What constitutes municipality
Il l..
A municipality is an incorporated
CITY. town. village OF borough possessing
a charter ri Incorporation conferrlns
privileges Of local self-government.
O when 2 hand is called in poker
is it necessary that the calling mana o.
shown9--C. A.
A. Both hands must be shown. sne